2008 HONDA RIDGELINE CD player

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .124
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Using the A/C .128
Using Automatic Climate
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Control .130
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Rear Ventilation .131
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Dual Temperature Control .132
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Climate Control Sensors .134
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .135
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AM/FM Radio Reception .142
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .144
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Playing a CD, CD Changer .150
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Protecting Your CDs .161
CD Player/Changer Error
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Messages .164
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Remote Audio Controls .165
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Playing an Optional Audio Unit .165
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Radio Thef t Protection .166
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Setting the Clock .167
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Security System .168
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Cruise Control .169
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Compass .172
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .175
On all models except RT, RTX, and
Canadian LX
Features
Features
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µ
µ µ The SCAN function
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, RTX, and Canadian LX models
To Change Tracks SCAN
CD Player
REPEAT
RANDOM
Playing a CD, CD Changer
Features
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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 into the
magazine, and load the magazine
into 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 preset 5
(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, RTX, 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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When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly or possibly jam in the drive.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the CD changer.
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality CDs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythe
system.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
General Inf ormation Protecting CDs
Protecting Your CDs
Features
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The in-dash disc player/changer has
a sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs Poor quality discs
1.
2. 3.
Additional Inf ormation of
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your CDs
162
With Label/
Sticker
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
Using Printer
Label KitSealed With Plastic
Ring
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Message Cause Solution
Focus Error
Mechanical Error
High TemperaturePress 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. For more information, see page162.
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. For more information, see page162.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
CD Player/Changer Error Messages
164
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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. 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.
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.
On vehicles with navigation system
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL
models
Auxiliary Input Jack
Remote Audio Controls
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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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,58
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .259
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Brake Lights .259
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Bed Lights .262
Front Turn Signal /Parking/
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Hazard Lights .258
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Headlights .257
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High-mount Brake Light .260
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License Plate Lights .261
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .259
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Specif ications .305
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Bulbs, Halogen .257
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Capacities Chart .304,305
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
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Cargo Hooks .98,116
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Carrying Cargo .190
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .161
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CD Changer .154,155
CD Player/Changer Error
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Messages .164 .......................................
CD Player .153
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Certif ication Label .302
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Chains, tire .271
Change Oil
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How to .249
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When to .239
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Changing a Flat Tire .277
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Charging System Indicator .62,290
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .199
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Childproof Door Locks .84
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Child Saf ety .32
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Booster Seats .50
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Child Seats .39
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Important Saf ety Reminders .32
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Inf ants .37
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Larger Children .49
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LATCH .41
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Risks with Airbags .33
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Small Children .38
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Tether .41,46
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Where Should a Child Sit? .33
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Child Seats .39
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LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Climate Control System .130
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Clock .167 ....................................
Coat Hooks .117
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Code, Audio System .166
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CO in the Exhaust .312
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Compact Spare Tire .276
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Compass .172
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Console Compartment .115
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Consumer Inf ormation .318
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Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
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Adding .251
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Checking .184
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Proper Solution .251
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Temperature Gauge .72
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Courtesy Light .121
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .312
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .65
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Operation .169
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Cup Holders .116
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Customer Service Of f ice .318
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