2010 HONDA RIDGELINE Technology Reference Guide

Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings
Below are the different programmable options you can choose. See Auto Door Locking/Unlockingin
your owner's manual for instructions on programming these settings.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Auto Unlock
(all doors)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park
Auto Unlock
(only driver’s door)
When you turn
the ignition OFFWhen you shift into Park
Turn off
Auto Unlock
Operate manually
AUTO DOOR LOCK
Auto Lock
When you
reach 9 mphWhen you shift out of Park
Turn off
Auto Lock
Operate manually
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HomeLink®(if equipped)
Press and hold the button on the
remote transmitter and the HomeLink
button at the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink button,
press and release the button on the
remote transmitter every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink but ton and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
aThe remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Training a Button
Indicator remains
on for about 25
seconds (standard
transmitter). Indicator flashes rapidly
for 2 seconds, then
remains on for about 23
seconds (rolling code
transmitter).
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button until the HomeLink
indicator begins to flash slowly.
When the indicator begins to flash
slowly, continue to hold the
HomeLink button and follow steps
1– 4 under Training a Button.1
2
Retraining a Button
Erasing CodesTo erase codes stored in all buttons,
press and hold the two outer buttons
until the HomeLink indicator begins to
flash (about 10 to 20 seconds), then
release the buttons.
If you have any problems programming
HomeLink, see the owner's manual included with
the device you are trying to program, call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515 or visit
www.homelink.com.
If you sell the vehicle, make sure to
erase all codes.
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to th\
ree
remote-controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighti\
ng, or home security systems.
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Auto Door Locks/
HomeLink®/Rearview
Camera
Rearview Camera (models with navigation)
To turn the camera on:
Shift into Reverse.
To turn the camera off:
Shiftout of Reverse.
The display shows a view behind the vehicle
while in Reverse (R).
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Voice Command/HFL/Navigation
Using the Voice Command System
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side ventsaway from the microphone in the
ceiling.
• Close the windows.
Voice Command
To reduce driver distraction, use voice commands for hands-free calling, \
navigation, audio, and climate
control functions. A full list of these commands is in the navigation system manual.
Voice Command Tips:
• Press and release the HFL or NAVI Talk button, wait for a
beep, then give a command.
• For a list of available HFL commands, press and release the HFL Talk button and say “Hands-free help.”
• For a list of available navigation commands, press and release the NAVI Talk button and say “Voice command help.”
HFL Talk button: Give HFL commands
or answer incoming calls.
HFL Back button: End a call, go back to
the previous command, or cancel an
operation. NAVI Talk button:
Give navigation, audio,
and climate control
commands.
NAVI Back button:
Cancel a command or
return to the previous
screen.
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Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink® (if equipped)
Pairing Your Phone
Say “ Pair.” HFL asks you to name the phone. For
example, say “Mary’s phone.”
YES
NO
Enable “Discovery” or “Search” mode
on your Bluetooth-compatible phone.
1
Say “Phone
setup .”
2
3
HFL searches for your phone, and you must
search for a Bluetooth device from your
phone. When HFL finds your phone, your
phone prompts you to connect to HFL. Your phone is now paired to HFL. The
system exits out of the HFL menu.
Enter the code from step 4 on your
phone.
4
5
6
For more information or troubleshooting,
call HFL consumer support at
(888) 528-7876, visit
handsfreelink.honda.com ,
or see your owner’s manual for details. NO
YES
Repeat step 5.
HFL gives you a four-digit pairing code.
This code also appears on the audio display.
Was connection successful? Was pairing successful?
Has a phone been paired to the system
before?
YES
NO
The system gives you
information about
pairing a phone for
the first time.
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
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Making a Call1. Press the HFL Talk button, and say “Call”or
“Dial” and the desired phone number .
2. Pressthe HFL Talk button, and say“Call” or
“Dial” to continue.
3. The call is connected and heard through the
vehicle’s speakers.
Receiving a Call
1. A notification is heard, and the following screen appears on the navigation display.
2. Press the HFL Talk button to accept the
call.
3. Press the HFL Back button to end or
decline the call.
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Navigation(if equipped)
Say “City” (or “Change state” if
necessary). Say “Display menu.”
1
Say “Address.”2
3
A list of city names appears. Say
the number listed next to the city you
want to select.
Say the street name. Do not include
the direction (N, S, E, W) or type
(St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).
4
6
Say the name of the city you want, or
say “Current city” to select the city
currently shown.
5
A list of street names appears. Say
the number listed next to the street
you want to select.
Say the entire street address number.
For example, “1-2-5-0.”7
8
The system calculates the route
and displays the “Calculate route to”
screen. Say “OK” to set the route.9
Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands
Press and release the NAVI Talk button before you give a command.
Note: Entering destinations can also be done manually
from the Menu screen.
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1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs are displayed by shortest distance to
destination. 3.
Say the number you want to select.
4. The system calculates the route and displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
Press and release the NAVI Talk button before you give a command.
Entering a Destination Using the “Find Nearest” Command
Try these simple steps to find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.
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