Starting To Drive; Shifting - Honda ridgeline Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Starting to Drive

Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
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Check that the transmission is in Park (P), then press
the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when starting the engine. Release the parking
brake, if necessary (see page 108).
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger
in order to reduce battery drain.
Changing the Power Mode
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Use the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start
the engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button once without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal,
then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. Keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P), then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
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Shifting

Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Shift Lever
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Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the
engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release
button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Brake Pedal Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Low (L): Used for stronger engine power and braking
when driving in hilly terrain.
D4: Press the D4 button when the shift lever is in Drive.
Used for going up or down hills or towing a trailer in
hilly terrain.
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from Drive (D) to Reverse (R) and vice versa, come
to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal pressed. Operating the shift lever
before the vehicle has come to a complete stop or while pressing the accelerator
pedal can damage the transmission.
DRIVING
Release button
D4 button
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