2017 HONDA RIDGELINE audio

543Continued
Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
■Cleaning Seat Belts
1 Interior Care
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle.
Electrical devices and systems may malfunction if
liquids are splashed on them.
Do not use silicone based sp rays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches.
Doing so may cause the items to malfunction or a fire
inside the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on
electrical devices, consult a dealer.
Depending on their compos ition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-ba sed parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.
After using chemical s, make sure to gently wipe them
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.
Opening
■Cleaning the Window1Cleaning the Window
Wires are mounted to the in side of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direct ion as the wires with a
soft cloth so as not to damage them.

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Pull up on the engine cover, remove it from
the pins.
u Start on the passenger side and lift the
outermost edge of the cover.
u Move towards the driver side while
applying uniform upward pressure.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15
volts. Check the ch arger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second ju mper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Pins
Engine Cover
Booster Battery

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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
−(70 A)*1
AC INVERTER70 A*2
RR BLOWER30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
VSA MTR40 A
VSA FSR20 A
MAIN FAN30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
MAIN FUSE150 A
2
SUB FAN30 A
WIP MTR30 A
WASHER20 A
−(20 A)
−(30 A)
FR BLOWER40 A
AUDIO AMP(30 A)
RR DEF30 A*1
−(30 A)*2
−(40 A)
−(30 A)*1
RR DEF30 A*2
−(20 A)
3
−−*1
RR BLOWER30 A*2
−−*1
−(30 A)*2
−−*1
−(30 A)*2
−−*1
MAIN FAN30 A*2
4SMALL 10 A*1
STOP
10 A*2
5−−
6 STOP 10 A*1
SMALL
10 A*2
7−−
8 L H/L LO 10 A*1
IGPS
7.5 A*2
9−−
10 R H/L LO 10 A*1
L H/L LO
10 A*2
11IGPS7.5 A*1
R H/L LO10 A*2
12INJECTOR 20 A*1
IG COIL
15 A*2
13H/L LO MAIN20 A*1
DBW15 A*2
14USB (15 A)
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:Models without the AC power outlet
*2:Models with the AC power outlet
15FR FOG(15 A)*1
BACK UP10 A*2
16HAZARD 15 A*1
MAIN RLY 15 A*2
17AS P/SEAT (REC)(20 A)
18 AS P/SEAT (SLI) (20 A)
19ACM20 A
20 MG CLUTCH 7.5 A
21MAIN RLY15 A*1
HAZARD15 A*2
22 FI SUB 15 A
23IG COIL15 A*1
INJECTOR20 A*2
24DBW
15 A*1
H/L LO MAIN 20 A*2
25SMALL/STOP MAIN20 A
26 BACK UP 10 A*1
FR FOG
15 A*2
27H/STEERING WHEEL(10 A)
28 HORN 10 A
29RADIO20 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps

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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with indus try Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ac cept any interference, including interference that may cause unde sired
operation of the device.
HondaLink*
Audio System
Blind spot information System*
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM *
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Smart Entry System*
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start System*
* Not available on all models

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 476
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 182
Accessories and Modifications ................ 549
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 175
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 441
Indicator ................................................... 83
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 519
Engine Oil ............................................... 514
Washer ................................................... 522
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 168
Front Seats.............................................. 161
Head Restraints ............................... 166, 167
Mirrors.................................................... 159
Rear Seats ............................................... 164
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Temperature ........................................... 104
Agile Handling Assist System .................. 464
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 186
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 187
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 542
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 187
Sensor .................................................... 192
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 186 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 193
Cooling ................................................... 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 196
Heating ................................................... 194
Air Pressure ....................................... 532, 587
Airbags ........................................................ 40
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 46
After a Collision ......................................... 44
Airbag Care ............................................... 52
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 43
Indicator .............................................. 50, 75
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors ...................................................... 40
Side Airbags .............................................. 47
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 81
AM/FM Radio .................................... 211, 247
Android Auto ............................................ 287
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 476
Indicator .................................................... 75
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 284
Armrest ..................................................... 168
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 202
Audio System ............................................ 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 209, 240
Audio/Information Screen ................ 205, 223
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 227 Closing Apps ........................................... 237
Display Setup .................................. 210, 241
Error Messages ........................................ 292
General Information ................................ 296
Home Screen........................................... 230
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 242
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 216, 259, 271
Playing a CD............................................ 259
Reactivating ............................................ 201
Recommended CDs ................................. 297
Remote Controls ..................................... 202
Security Code .......................................... 201
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 242
Status Area ............................................. 236
Theft Protection ...................................... 201
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 299
USB Port.................................................. 199
Wallpaper Setup.............................. 207, 228
Audio/Information Screen ............... 205, 223
Authorized Manuals ................................ 595
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 122
Customize ............................................... 326
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 149
Auto high-beam Indicator ......................... 79
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 153
Automatic Lighting .................................. 145

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Index
Automatic Transmission........................... 425
Creeping ................................................. 425
Fluid ........................................................ 521
Kickdown ................................................ 425
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 568
Shift Lever Operation ............................... 427
Shifting.................................................... 426
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 200
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 104
B
Battery....................................................... 540
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 571
Jump Starting .......................................... 565
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 540
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 541
Bed Lights .................................................. 184
Indicator .................................................... 88
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 173
Blind spot information (BSI) System ........ 470
Indicator .................................................... 85
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 219, 274
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 337, 362
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 67
Brake System ............................................. 474
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 476
Brake Assist System ................................. 477
Brake System Indicator............................... 72
Fluid ........................................................ 522 Foot Brake............................................... 475
Indicator............................................ 72, 573
Parking Brake .......................................... 474
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 155
Bulb Replacement .................................... 523
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker
Light...................................................... 527
Daytime Running Light and Parking
Light...................................................... 525
Front Side Marker Light ........................... 525
Front Turn Signal/Parking and Fog Light...................................................... 526
Headlights ............................................... 523
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 528
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 528
Rear Turn Signal and Back-Up Light ......... 527
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 526
Bulb Specifications ................................... 586
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 68
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 185
Carrying Cargo ......................... 397, 399, 402
CD Player ................................................... 259
Certification Label .................................... 588
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 523
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 571Child Safety
................................................ 53
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 121
Emergency Trunk Opener........................ 130
Child Seat ................................................... 53
Booster Seats ............................................ 67
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 55
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 56
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................................................ 58
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 55
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 57
Using a Tether .......................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 121
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 545
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 543
Climate Control System ........................... 186
Changing the Mode................................ 186
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 187
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 542
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 187
Sensors ................................................... 192
Synchronized Mode ................................ 189
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 186
Clock ......................................................... 108
Coat Hook ................................................ 176

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Index
Overheating............................................. 569
P
Pandora®.................................................. 269
Panic Mode ............................................... 133
Parking ..................................................... 487
Parking Brake ........................................... 474
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 72, 573
Parking Sensor System ............................. 488
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Passing Indicators ..................................... 144
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 219, 274
Power Windows ....................................... 134
Precautions While Driving ....................... 424
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 424
Rain ........................................................ 424
Pregnant Women ....................................... 38
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 553
R
Radiator.................................................... 520
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 211, 247
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 251
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 212, 249
Range ........................................................ 105
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 212, 249
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 591Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 191
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 154
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 181
Rear Seats .................................................. 164
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 159
Refueling ................................................... 498
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 101
Gasoline .......................................... 498, 586
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 75
Regulations ............................... 468, 534, 589
Remote Engine Start ................................ 420
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Replacement Battery .................................................... 541
Bulbs ....................................................... 523
Fuses ....................................... 575, 577, 578
Tires ........................................................ 537
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 529
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 590
RESET Button ............................................ 102
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 104
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 160
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 436
Indicator .................................................... 82
On and Off .............................................. 438
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 32
Safety Labels ............................................... 69
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 33
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 37
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 35
Checking................................................... 39
Fastening .................................................. 36
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 38
Reminder .................................................. 34
Warning Indicator ............................... 34, 74
Seat Heaters .............................. 179, 180, 181
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 180
Seats .......................................................... 161
Adjusting ................................................ 161
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 161
Front Seats .............................................. 161
Rear Seats ............................................... 164
Seat Heaters ............................ 179, 180, 181
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 180
Security System ......................................... 131
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 79
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 80
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 57
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 204
Setting the Clock ...................................... 108

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Index
Trunk........................................................ 128
Lid .......................................................... 128
Main Switch............................................ 129
Turn Signals .............................................. 143
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 78
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 105
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 112
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 14, 119
USB Flash Drives ....................... 216, 271, 299
USB Port .................................................... 199
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 588
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 462
Off Button .............................................. 463
System Indicator ............................... 76, 462
Ventilation ............................................... 193
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 514, 587
Voice Control Operation ......................... 243
Audio Commands ................................... 245
Climate Control Commands.................... 246
General Commands ................................ 246
Music Search Commands ........................ 246
On Screen Commands ............................ 246
Phone Commands .................................. 245 Useful Commands ................................... 245
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 244
Voice Recognition .................................... 243
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 462
W
Wallpaper......................................... 207, 228
Warning and Information Messages ......... 89
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 571
Warning Labels ........................................... 69
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 593
Watts ......................................................... 586
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 536
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 557
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 281
Window Washers ...................................... 152
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 522
Switch ..................................................... 152
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 134
Windshield ................................................ 152
Cleaning .................................................. 547
Defrosting ............................................... 196
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 187
Washer Fluid ........................................... 522
Wiper Blades ........................................... 529
Wipers and Washers ................................ 152
Winter Tires .............................................. 539
Snow Tires ............................................... 539
Tire Chains .............................................. 539 Wipers and Washers
................................. 152
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 153
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 529
Front ....................................................... 152
WMA ......................................... 216, 259, 271
Worn Tires ................................................ 531