2014 HONDA RIDGELINE key

If equipped
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 lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle or remove the audio unit.
This alarm continues for two
minutes, then the system resets. To
deactivate the system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.Once the security system sets,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood,ortheIn-BedTrunk,willcause
the alarm to activate. It also activates
if the radio and navigation
components are removed f rom the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.
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, or use 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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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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‘‘Change Language’’‘‘Hands Free Help’’
‘‘System
Set up’’
‘‘Tutorial’’ ‘‘Clear’’
‘‘Auto Transfer’’ ‘‘Call Notification’’ ‘‘Security’’
‘‘Change Passcode’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.
: Canadian models Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key
cycle to access the system
(See page237)
Change your security passcode (See page238)
(See page 238)
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries and security
passcode (See page 239)
Change language from English to French (See page240)
Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system (See page219)
(See page 219)Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle
(See page238)
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HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth,
which means, the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 feet (10 meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes af ter you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle’s battery. You can make calls using a name in
the HFL phonebook or any phone
number. You can also redial the last
number called.Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers.
Follow the HFL prompts to
confirm the name and make
the call.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenamestoredintheHFL
phonebook that you want to call.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to dial.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
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Making a Call
Call Dial
Call Dial
Call DialT o make a call using a phone
number:
Tomakeacallusinganameinthe
HFL phonebook:
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Select the name. All the phone
numbers stored f or that name will
be listed.When you receive a call, an incoming
call notif ication (if activated) will
play and interrupt the audio system
if it is on.
Press the HFL Talk button to answer
the call, or the HFL Back button to
hang up.
If your phone has Call Waiting, press
and release the HFL Talk button to
put the original call on hold and
answer the incoming call.
To return to the original call, press
the HFL Talk button again. If you
don’t want to answer the incoming
call, disregard it and continue with
your original call. If you want to hang
up the original call and answer the
new call, press the HFL Back button.
To search f or a specif ic name in the
phonebook, enter the keyword f or
either the f irst or last name.
To display all names in the
phonebook, select the ‘‘ ’’ option.
If you choose ‘‘,’’ the phone
number will be stored in HFL, so
that you can call it using HFL’s name
tag by voice. Select the phone number, and
HFL begins dialing.
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Select a person f rom the list. Up to
three category icons are displayed in
the lef t side of the list:
Select the person’s number you want
to call, and press the HFL Talk
button. These indicate how many numbers
are stored for the name. If a name
has more than three category icons,
‘‘…’’ is displayed.
If the phonebook is PIN-protected,
you will need to enter the 4-digit PIN.
To search f or a specif ic name in the
phonebook, enter the keyword f or
either the f irst or last name.
To display all names in the
phonebook, select the ‘‘ ’’ option.
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Preference
Home Mobile
Work Pager Fax
Car
Voice
Other
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
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Starting the Engine
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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µµThis position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Pull the shift lever
towards you, then move it out
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
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You must also pull the shif t lever
towards you to shift into Park. To
avoid transmission damage, come to
a complete stop bef ore shif ting into
Park. The shif t lever must be in Park
for you to remove the key from the
ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal and pull the shift lever towards
you to shift from Park to reverse. To
shift from reverse to neutral, come
to a complete stop, and then shift.
Pull the shift lever towards you
before shifting into reverse
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To shift from: PtoR
RtoP
NtoR Dto2 2to1
1to2
2toD
DtoN
NtoD RtoN Do this:
Press the brake pedal, and
pull the shift lever towards
you.
Pull the shift lever towards
you.
Move the shift lever.
Automatic Transmission
Park (P)
Shif t L ock Release Reverse (R)
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of Park.
from neutral.

Insert the built-in key into the shift
lock release slot.
Push down on the key while you
pull the shif t lever towards you,
and move it out of Park to neutral.Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the instrument panel
side. Insert the key into the
ignition switch, press the brake
pedal, and restart the engine.Your vehicle is equipped with a
Variable Torque Management
4-wheel-drive system (VTM-4)that
distributes engine torque to the
appropriate drive axle depending on
the available traction conditions. The
system is completely automatic,
always active, and does not require
any driver interaction.
If you need to use the shif t lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer. 6.
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Automatic Transmission, VTM-4System
VTM-4System
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SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
COVER
VTM-4 LOCK BUTTON
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