2017 HONDA RIDGELINE homelink

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 40
2Instrument Panel P. 71
Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 101
2Controls P. 107
Clock P. 108 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 109
Security System P. 131 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 134
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 159 Adjusting the Seats P. 161
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 193
2 Features P. 197
Audio System P. 198
General Information on the Audio System P. 296
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
* P. 334 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 337, 362
2 Driving P. 395
Before Driving P. 396 Towing a Trailer P. 404
Parking Your Vehicle P. 487Multi-View Rear Camera P. 496
2Maintenance P. 503
Before Performing Maintenance P. 504 Maintenance MinderTM P. 507
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 529
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 542
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 551
Tools P. 552 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 553
Overheating P. 569 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 571
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 581
2 Information P. 585
Specifications P. 586 Identification Numbers P. 588
Emissions Testing P. 591 Warranty Coverages P. 593

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P49)
❙Grab Handle
❙Coat Hook (P176)
❙Seat Belts (P36)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch* (P138)
❙Map Lights (P170)
❙HomeLink® Buttons* (P334)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P177)
❙Front Seat (P161)
❙Side Airbags (P47)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P61)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P61)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P58)
❙Rear Seat (P164)
❙Map Lights (P170)
❙Back Window Switch* (P136)
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 198
USB Port(s) ....................................... 199
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 200
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 201
Audio Remote Controls .................... 202
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 204
Audio/Information Screen ................ 205
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 209
Display Setup ................................... 210
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 211
Playing an iPod ................................ 213
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 216
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................. 219
Models with color audio system
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 222
Audio/Information Screen ................ 223
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 240
Display Setup ................................... 241
Voice Control Operation .................. 243
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 247
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 251
Playing a CD .................................... 259
Playing an iPod ................................ 262
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 265
Playing Pandora ®............................. 269
Models with Display Audio
Canadian models
Models with navigation system
U.S. models
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 271
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 274
HondaLink ®..................................... 276
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 281
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 283
Apple CarPlay .................................. 284
Android Auto .................................. 287
Truck Bed Audio System
*................. 291
Audio Error Messages ...................... 292
General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 296
Customized Features ........................ 303
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*... 334
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ..... 337, 362
* Not available on all models

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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be pr ogrammed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
* Not available on all models

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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*u Training HomeLink
Continued
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to er ase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instructions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Red Indicator
Models without moonroof
Red Indicator
Models with moonroof

uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*u Training HomeLink
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Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indi cator begins to blink.
2.
Quickly release the Home Link button and follow
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.” You do not
need to press and rele ase the HomeLink button
again in step 2.
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.
Standard transmitter
Indicator remains on for
about 25 secs.
Rolling code transmitter
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com , or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.4.
3.
2.
5.A.
B.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and release the desi red HomeLink button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicato r (LED) change from slowly blinking to
constantly on or rapidly blinking? The pr ocess should take less than 60 seconds.
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work? Press and release the Ho
meLink button. Press
and release the button on the remote every 2
secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change from
slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly
blinking ? The process should take less than 60
seconds.
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).
Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
HomeLink indicator rapidly blinks.HomeLink LED is
constantly on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO

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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

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Index
Heating and Cooling System................... 193
Cooling................................................... 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Heating................................................... 194
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 337, 362
High Beam Indicator .................................. 78
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 423
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 334
HondaLink® .............................................. 276
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Identification Numbers ............................ 588
Engine and Transmission ......................... 588
Vehicle Identification............................... 588
Illumination Control ................................ 155
Button .................................................... 155
Immobilizer System .................................. 131
Indicator ................................................... 79
In-Bed Box ................................................ 182
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 83
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 81
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 75
Auto high-beam ....................................... 79
Bed Lights On ........................................... 88
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 85, 471
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Charging System............................... 73, 571 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 86, 87
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 80, 432
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 80, 431
ECON Mode .............................................. 85
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System............................................. 78, 573
Fog Lights .................................................. 79
High Beam ................................................ 78
Immobilizer System .................................... 79
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 84, 456
Lights On ................................................... 79
Low Fuel .................................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 73, 571
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 78, 574
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 73, 572
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)................................................ 72, 573
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 82
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 74
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Shift Lever Position .................................... 74
Smart Entry System .................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 50, 75
System Message ........................................ 80
Transmission .............................................. 74
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 78
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............ 463
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 76, 462
Information ............................................... 585 Information Button
.................................. 102
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 105
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control................................... 155
Intelligent Traction Management
System ..................................................... 429
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 465
Interior Lights ........................................... 169
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 159
iPhone ....................................................... 299
iPod ........................................... 213, 262, 299
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 557
Jump Starting ........................................... 565
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 110
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 118
Keys ........................................................... 109
Lockout Prevention.................................. 118
Number Tag ............................................ 110
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 121
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 109
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 425