2006 HONDA RIDGELINE radio controls

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .120
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Using the A/C .124
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .126
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Rear Ventilation .127
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Dual Temperature Control .128
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Climate Control Sensors .130
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .131
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AM/FM Radio Reception .138
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 140
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 146
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Protecting Your CDs .157
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .158
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Remote Audio Controls . 159
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Playing an Optional Audio Unit . 159
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Radio Thef t Protection . 160
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Setting the Clock .161
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Security System .162
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Cruise Control .163
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Compass .166
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .169
On all models except RT and
Canadian LX
Features
Features
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In addition to the knobs, buttons, and
bars on the radio control panel, you
can operate some of the radio
controls on the navigation system
screen. To adjust the sound, push the
AUDIO button, then enter the sound
grid by touching the SOUND icon on
the display.
While you are listening to the radio,
you can change to another band by
pressing the AUDIO button next to
the navigation system screen, and
then touching the desired band icon
(FM1, FM2, or AM).
AUTO SELECT, SCAN, and SOUND
are adjustable f rom the navigation
screen. For an explanation of these
f unctions, see pages and .
Touch the A.
SEL icon to activate the auto select
f unction. You will see A.SEL f lashing
the display.
Touch the SCAN icon to
activate the scan function. You will
see SCAN in the display. Touch the
icon again to deactivate it. 134 135
On vehicles with navigation system
Operating the Radio on the
Navigation System Screen
AUTO SELECT
SCANA djust ing t he Sound
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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AUDIO BUTTON
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samples all the tracks on the
selected disc in the order they are
recorded. To activate it, press and
release the SCAN button. You will
see SCAN in the display, and you will
get a 10 second sampling of each
track on the selected CD. Press the
SCAN button again to get out of scan
mode.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring. With the ignition in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,
insert a CD about half way into the
CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in
the rest of the way and begin to play
it. You operate the CD player with
the same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the track playing is
shown in the display. The system will
continuously play a CD until you
change modes. Push the side of the SEEK/
SKIP bar to play the next track on
thedisc.Pushthe sideonceto
replay the track in play; press it twice
to replay the previous track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
andholdthe orthe side
of the bar.
Press the RPT button
to continuously replay a track. You
will see RPT in the display. Press the
RPT button again to turn it off.
Press the RDM
button to play the tracks in random
order. You will see RDM in the
display. Press the RDM button again
to return to normal play.
RT and Canadian LX models
To Change Tracks SCAN
CD Player
REPEAT
RANDOM
Playing a CD, CD Changer
Features
149
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the CD
to jam in the unit.
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Press the AM/FM button (AM or
FM button) to switch to the radio
while a CD is playing. Press the CD
button to play the CD.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR
button or by turning of f the ignition,
the CD stays in the drive. When you
turn the system back on, the CD
begins playing where it lef t of f . If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will search
f or the next available CD to load and
play.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect discs, see page .
Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD af ter 10 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button.
An optional six disc CD changer is
available for your vehicle from your
dealer.
This disc changer uses the same
controls used f or the in-dash CD
player/changer and the radio.
Load the desired CDs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.To select the CD changer, press the
AUX button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent disc, use the preset5
(DISC ), side f or a previous disc or
the preset 6 (DISC ), side to select
the next disc in sequence.
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RT and Canadian LX models
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
To Stop Playing a CD
Protecting Discs
Playing a CD, CD Changer
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To load only one CD, press and
release the LOAD button. Press and hold the LOAD button
next to the CD slot until the load
indicator above the slot turns f rom
amber to green.
Your audio system has an in-dash
CD changer that holds up to six CDs,
providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the radio.
To load CDs or operate the CD
changer, the ignition switch must be
in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
The CD changer is behind the
navigation system screen. To use the
CD changer, press the OPEN button
beside the screen. The screen f olds
down, and the CD changer appears. Be caref ul not to injure your f ingers
when opening or closing the
navigation system screen.
To return the screen to the upright
position, press the OPEN button
again. Do not use the f olded screen
as a tray. If you put a cup, f or
example, on the screen, the liquid
inside the cup may spill on the
screen when you go over a bump.
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On vehicles with navigation system On vehicles with navigation system
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
Operating the CD Changer L oading CDs in the In-dash CD
Changer
Playing a CD, CD Changer
Features
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OPEN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR
CD SLOT
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the CD
to jam in the unit.
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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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Saf ety Belts .8,19
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Safety Defects, Reporting .304
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .13
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Seat Belts .8,19
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Seats and Seat-Backs .11,12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .52 ...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
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Satellite Radio, XM .140
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Seat Belts .8,19
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Additional Information .19
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .251
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
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Maintenance .21
Reminder Light and
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Beeper .19,59
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System Components .19
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seats .95
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Adjusting the Seat .95,97
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Folding the Rear Seats .100
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Head Restraints .99
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Heater .101
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Security System .162
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Serial Number .290
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Service Intervals .232
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Service Manual, Purchasing .305
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Service Station Procedures .175
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Radiator Overheating .276
Radio/CD Sound
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System .131,140,146
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid .242
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .247
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Rear View Mirror .107
Rear View Mirror with
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Compass .166
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Rear (Back) Window .103
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Reclining the Seat-Backs .95,97
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Remote Audio Controls .159 .......................
Remote Transmitter .86
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter .237
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Fuses .281
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Light Bulbs .245
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Minder .232
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Timing Belt .244
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Tires .265
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Wiper Blades .253
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .178
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Reverse Gear Position .194
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Rotation, Tire .257
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Protecting Children .30
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General Guidelines .30
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Protecting Inf ants .35
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Protecting Larger Children .47
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Protecting Small Children .36
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .44
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Using LATCH .39
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