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Honda Ridgeline (2019 year). Instruction - part 5

Child Safety

Safety of Infants and Small Children

Safe Driving

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near

the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.

When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.

6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by

rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child

can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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A tether anchorage point is provided at each
outside of the seat bottom and between the
lower anchors of the rear center seat. If you
have a child restraint system that comes with
a tether but can be installed with a seat belt,
the tether may be used for additional security.

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Adding Security with a Tether

Covers

Outer Tether
Anchorage Points

Upper Guides

Center Tether Anchorage Point

Adding Security with a Tether

Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.

Always use a tether for forward facing child seats
when using the seat belt or lower anchors.

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Using an outer anchor

1. Put the outer head restraint to it’s upper-

most position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs.

2. Lift the cover, then hook the tether strap

through the upper guide as shown.

3. Route the tether strap downward properly,

making sure the strap is not twisted.

4. Attach the tether strap hook to the outer

tether anchor on the outside of the seat
bottom.

5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

Outer Tether Anchorage Points

Upper Guide

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Using the center anchor

1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest

position.

2. Route the tether strap over the seat-back,

lift the cover, then hook the tether strap
through the upper guide as shown.

3. Route the tether strap downward properly

along the seat-back, making sure the strap
is not twisted.

4. Attach the tether strap hook to the center

tether anchor between the lower anchors
for the LATCH-compatible child seat.

5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the

child seat manufacturer.

Using the center anchor

Make sure to attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor before installing the child seat, because the
tether anchor is positioned behind the child seat.

Upper Guide

Center Tether Anchorage Point

Child Safety

Safety of Larger Children

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Safety of Larger Children

The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.

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Checklist

• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over

the edge of the seat?

• Does the shoulder belt cross between the

child’s neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as

possible, touching the child’s thighs?

• Will the child be able to stay seated like this

for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.

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Protecting Larger Children

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Checking Seat Belt Fit

Safety of Larger Children

WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.

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Safety of Larger Children

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seat. For the child’s safety, check that
the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information

in this manual.

• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the

seat.

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Monitoring child passengers

We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.

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Booster Seats

Booster Seats

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.

Some U.S. states, and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. six years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.

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Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks

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Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas

The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.

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Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

Carbon Monoxide Gas

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.

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Safety Labels

Label Locations

These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.

Sun Visor

U.S. models

Canadian models

Radiator Cap

U.S. models

U.S. models only

Dashboard

Canadian models

Air Conditioner System

Sun Visor

U.S. models only

Safety Labels

Label Locations

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Pickup bed

U.S. models

Canadian models

Instrument Panel

This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.

Indicators ............................................ 74

Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages...................... 91

Gauges and Multi-Information Display

Gauges............................................ 103
Multi-Information Display ................ 104

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Indicators

Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)

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Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.

●

Comes on when the parking
brake is applied, and goes off
when it is released.

●

Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.

●

The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.

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Comes on while driving - Make sure the
parking brake is released. Check the brake
fluid level.

2 What to do when the indicator comes

on while driving P. 589

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Comes on along with the ABS indicator
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)

Comes On P. 589

Brake System
Indicator (Amber)

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Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with a system related to braking
other than the conventional
brake system.

●

Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

●

With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

U.S.

Canada

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Low Oil Pressure
Indicator

●

Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.

●

Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.

2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes

On P. 587

Malfunction
Indicator Lamp

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Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the
engine did not start. If “readiness
codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes
off.

●

Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control
systems.

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Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.

●

Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.

2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 607

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Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait
for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle
to a dealer.

2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Comes On or Blinks P. 588

Charging System
Indicator

●

Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes off
when the engine starts.

●

Comes on when the battery is
not charging.

●

Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system

/heating and cooling

system

and rear defogger in order to reduce

electricity consumption.

2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes

On P. 587

* Not available on all models

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Shift Lever
Position Indicator

●

Indicates the current shift lever
position.

2 Shifting P. 442

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Transmission
Indicator

●

Blinks if the transmission system
has a problem.

●

Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts
and acceleration and have the vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator

●

Comes on and the beeper sounds
if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to
ON.

●

If the front passenger is not
wearing a seat belt, the indicator
comes on about a few seconds
later.

●

Blinks while driving if either you
or the front passenger has not
fastened a seat belt. The beeper
sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.

●

The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the front passenger fasten
their seat belts.

●

Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt -
A detection error may have occurred in the
sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.

2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 36

Indicators

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Indicator

Name

On/Blinking

Explanation

Message

Low Fuel
Indicator

●

Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.5
U.S. gal./9.5 L left).

●

Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.

●

Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.

●

Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Anti-lock
Brake System
(ABS)
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.

●

If it comes on at any other time,
there is a problem with the ABS.

●

Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. With this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking ability but
no anti-lock function.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 492

Supplemental
Restraint
System
Indicator

●

Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.

●

Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner

●

Stays on constantly or does not come on
at all - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.