2009 HONDA RIDGELINE manual radio set

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation...............
Vents, Heating and A/C .146
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Climate Control System .152
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .159
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AM/FM Radio Reception .165
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .167
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Playing CDs .173
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CD Player .175
CD Changer (Models without navigation ..................................
system) .181
CD Changer (Models with navigation ..................................
system) .189
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Protecting Your CDs .198
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .201
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Remote Audio Controls .202
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Auxiliary Input Jack .203
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Radio Thef t Protection .204
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Setting the Clock .205
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Security System .206
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Cruise Control .207
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Compass .210
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .213
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.217 ...
Rearview Camera and Monitor .246
On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian
EX-L models
On models with navigation system
Features
Features
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the strength of the sound coming
f rom each speaker. Lef t/Right
balance adjusts the side-to-side
strength, while Front/Rear f ader
adjusts the front-to-back strength.
To adjust the left/right balance,
touch the ‘‘L’’ or ‘‘R’’ icon. To adjust
the f ront/rear f ader, touch the ‘‘FR’’
or ‘‘RR’’ icon. You can use the instrument panel
brightness control dial to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f .
The audio system can also be
operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
To adjust the treble
and bass, touch or on each
side of the treble or bass adjustment
bar. The adjustment bar shows you
the current setting. Adjusts the
strength of sound f rom the
subwoof er speaker.
To see the audio display when you
are f inished adjusting the sound,
wait 5 seconds. 98On models with navigation system
L ef t/Right Balance and Front/
Rear Fader
A udio System L ighting
Voice Control System
Treble/Bass SUBWOOFER
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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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.
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.
You should have received a radio
code card that 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 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
‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the f requency
display the next time you turn on the
system. Use the preset bars to enter
the code. The code is located on the
radio code card 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
button until you hear a beep. The
displayed time begins to blink.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you may
need to set the clock.You can quickly set the time to the
nearest 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 models without navigation system
Setting the Clock
Features
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PRESET BARS
PRESET BARS
CLOCK BUTTON
CLOCK BUTTON
RT, Canadian DX, and VP models
RTS, RTL, and Canadian EX-L models without
navigation system
Model without XM satellite
radio model is shown.
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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 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.
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
activated system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
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 on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .
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If equipped
Security System
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NOTE:SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door,
In-Bed Trunk lid, and tailgate seals.
Also, apply a vehicle body wax to
the painted surfaces that mate
with the door, In-Bed Trunk lid
and tailgate seals.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘CODE’’ in the f requency display.
Use the preset bars to enter the code
(see page ).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Fill the f uel tank.
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On models without navigation system
On models with navigation systemVehicle Storage
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
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