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truckyeah has an informative article about that:

Here's How The 2017 Honda Ridgeline's Trick Off-Roading Modes Work

I found another review at the bottom of the page after reading the review in your link. LOL! Great quote concerning the competition.

I remember thinking the Chevrolet Colorado was a revolution in well-behaved pickup trucks when I first drove it over a year ago, but man, that thing feels as refined as a railroad shunter compared to the Honda. And by the same measure the new Toyota Tacoma might as well have been forged by hand at a medieval blacksmith’s shop.

From here.
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline Is Solid, But A Little Too Much Accord For Its Own Good

And from even another review, is the most accurate quote.

Most pickup owners will look at the Ridgeline and laugh, as they cruise around in their big, manly, full-size, V8-powered trucks, getting 12 miles per gallon because occasionally they have to carry a chair.

from here.
http://jalopnik.com/if-the-honda-ridgeline-fails-its-because-pickup-truck-b-1752719068