2006 HONDA RIDGELINE display

MessageSolution
CauseIf you see an error message in the
display while playing a CD, f ind the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
the vehicle to your dealer.
Press the disc eject button, and remove the
disc(s). Check for an error indication. Insert
the disc(s) again. If the code does not disappear
orthedisc(s)cannotberemoved,consultyour
dealer.
Press the disc eject button, and remove the
disc(s). Check for an error indication. Insert
the disc(s) again. If the code does not disappear
orthedisc(s)cannotberemoved,consultyour
dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Focus Error
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
CD Player/Changer Error Messages
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The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. They let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the steering wheel. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
XM Radio (U.S. models), CD (if a
disc is loaded) or a tape (if the
optional tape player is installed and a
tape is loaded).
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the display.
When the appropriate audio unit is
connected to the auxiliary input jack,
press the CD/AUX or AUX button to
select the unit. The auxiliary input jack is on the tray
above the glove box. The system will
accept auxiliary input f rom standard
audio accessories.
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models On vehicles with navigation system
Auxiliary Input Jack
Remote A udio Controls, Playing an Optional A udio Unit
Features
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MODE BUTTON
VOL BUTTON
CH BUTTON AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
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Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specific code with the preset
bars. Because there are hundreds of
number combinations possible f rom
the f ive digits, making the system
work without knowing the exact
code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code and
serial numbers. It is best to store this
card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom your dealer.
To do this, you will need the audio
system’s serial number.If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
bars to enter the code. The code is
locatedontheradiocodecard
included in your owner’s manual kit.
When it is entered correctly, the
radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
sequence, then enter the correct
code. You have ten tries to enter the
correct code. If you are unsuccessf ul
in ten attempts, you must then leave
the system on f or 1 hour bef ore
trying again.
Radio T hef t Protection
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Press and hold the H (Preset 1) side
of the bar until the hour advances to
the desired time. Press and hold the
M (Preset 2) side of the bar until the
minutes advance to the desired time. To set the time, press the clock set
button until you hear a beep. The
displayed time begins to blink. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock. You can quickly set the time to thenearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing the
clock set button until you hear a
beep, then pressing the R (Preset 3)
side of the bar sets the clock back to
the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half
hour, the clock sets f orward to the
beginning of the next hour. Press the clock set button again to
enter the set time.For example:
The navigation system receives
signals f rom the Global Positioning
System (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:52 will reset to 2:00
On models with Navigation System
On vehicles without Navigation System
Setting the Clock
Features
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CLOCK SET
BUTTON
CLOCK SET
BUTTON
U.S. models are shown. PRESET BARS PRESET BARS
RTS, RTL, and
Canadian EXLmodels
RT and Canadian
LX models
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The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the In-Bed Trunk.
For the system to activate, you must
lock the doors f rom the outside with
the key, driver’s lock tab, door lock
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator above the
driver’s door lock tab starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the In-Bed Trunk, will cause
it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio
and navigation components are
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, license
plate lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
The security system will not set if
the hood, In-Bed Trunk, or any door
is not f ully closed. If the system will
not set, check the door and tailgate
open monitor and In-Bed Trunk open
indicator on the instrument panel
(see pages and ) to see if the
doors and In-Bed Trunk are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Use the remote transmitter
to quickly check that the hood,
In-Bed Trunk, and all doors are
closed. Push the lock button twice
within 5 seconds. There should be an
audible conf irmation beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. 61 66
If equipped
Security System
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NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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The compass may need to be
manually calibrated af ter exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compassseemstocontinuallyshow
the wrong direction, do this.Drivethevehicleslowlyincircles
at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) until
the center icon turns blue. This
icon also turns blue by continuing
to drive the vehicle under normal
driving conditions. When you see
an actual heading on the compass,
calibration is completed.
In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate f or this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this: Find the zone f or your area on the
zone map (see page ). Each
zone number (1 through 15)
corresponds to a compass zone on
the table (see page ). Press and hold the compass
button f or about 3 seconds. When
all of the direction icons begins to
blink, release the button.
The blue direction icon(s) blink
and show the current zone.
If the zone is incorrect, press and
release the compass button
repeatedly to get to the correct
number.
The compass will return to the
normal display about 4 seconds
af ter you stop adjusting a zone
number.
Do this procedure in an open
area, away f rom buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.
With the blue center icon
displayed, press and hold the
compass button for about 6
seconds. When the center icon
turns red, release the button. 2.
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Compass Calibration
Compass Zone Selection
Compass
Features
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Compass
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Zone MapCompass Display for Each Zone
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Whenever f illing a f uel container,
use an approved f uel container, and
place it on the ground. Do not f ill the
f uel container in the vehicle,
including the pickup bed and the
In-Bed Trunk. Make sure to put the
f uel pump nozzle in the f uel f iller of
the container securely and to handle
it properly.
Your vehicle has a warning label f or
f illing a portable f uel container on
the lef t rear side of the pickup bed. Before placing the fuel container in
the vehicle, wipe up any spill
completely. Gasoline or f uel vapors are
extremely f lammable and explosive.
Improperly handling f uel can cause
the explosion in which you can be
seriously injured.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks. If you do not
properly tighten the cap, the
malf unction indicator lamp may
come on (see page ). You will
also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message on the odometer display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
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Service Station Procedures
Filling a Port able Fuel Cont ainer
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Do not fill a portable fuel
container in the pickup bed.
Static electricity can ignite gas
vapors and you can be burned.
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