2017 HONDA RIDGELINE instrument panel

DRIVING
112 || 113
D
RIVING
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval beh\
ind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours.
Adaptive cruise control is not available when Snow, Mud*, or Sand* is selected for
Intelligent Traction Management (see page 109).
MAIN button
RES/+ button
CANCEL button
-/SET button Distance button
n Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1.
Press the MAIN button. The ACC indicator appears
in the MID.
2.
Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/
40 km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press the
-/SET button to set the speed.
n Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the RES/+ button to increase speed or the -/SET
button to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed
increases or decreases by 5 mph (5 km/h) until you
release it.
n Adjusting the Vehicle Distance
Press the Interval button to change the following
interval. Each time you press the button, the setting
cycles through extra long, long, middle, and short.
n Switching to Standard Cruise Control
Press and hold the Interval button. Cruise Mode appears in the multi-inf\
ormation
display. Press and hold the button again to switch back to ACC.
*if equipped
n During Operation
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you when ACC is
turned on, the system maintains, accelerates, or
decelerates your vehicle’s set speed to keep the
vehicle’s set following interval from the vehicle ahead. ACC indicator
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows down
abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you,
a beep sounds and BRAKE appears on the multi-
information display to alert you.Beep
ACC has limited braking capability.
When your vehicle speed drops below 22 mph (35 km/h), ACC will
automatically cancel and no longer will apply your vehicle’s brakes.
Always be prepared to apply the brake pedal when conditions require.
WARNING
n Canceling ACC
Press the CANCEL or MAIN button, or press the brake
pedal. The ACC indicator goes off.
Certain conditions may cause ACC to cancel
automatically. When this happens, the amber ACC
indicator appears on the instrument panel (see page
26).
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ when
your vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h).
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING

DRIVING
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D
RIVING
*if equipped
LaneWatch™*
Check the passenger-side rear areas in the display when the right turn signal is
activated.
LaneWatch display
n Activating LaneWatch
Activate the right turn signal. The LaneWatch display
appears. Check the display for blind spots, and visually
confirm that it is safe to change lanes.
You can also press the LaneWatch button on the end
of the turn signal switch to view a constant real-time
display
. Press it again to turn the display off.
n Changing Settings
Customize the display and how and when the display
appears.1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Camera.
3.
Select LaneWatch.
4.
Select an option and make the preferred changes.
5.
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doi\
ng so
may result in a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while driving. Always look in your mirrors,
to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before\

changing lanes.
WARNING
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has limitations. Over-reliance on the system
may result in a collision.
*if equipped
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a dete\
cted lane and
visual and tactile alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its\
lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected left or right
side lane markings without a turn signal activated, the
system provides visual and tactile alerts.
A Lane Departure message appears on the MID, and the
steering wheel vibrates. Steering torque is also applied
to help keep your vehicle within your driving lane. Take
appropriate action to stay within your driving lane.
Steering assistance
n Turning the System On or Off 1.
Press the MAIN button. LKAS appears in the MID.
2. Press the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear in the
MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when the system
operates.
3.
Press the MAIN button or the LKAS button to turn
the system off.
Important Safety Reminder
LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a substitute for your vehicle control.
The system does not work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or fail to steer
the vehicle.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may refl\
ect onto the
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Do not use when towing.

VOICE COMMAND INDEX
160 || 161
INDEX
n Audio Commands*
The system accepts these commands on most screens. Audio volume levels c\
annot
be controlled using voice commands.
FM/AM Radio Commands •
Audio on**
•
Audio off**
•
Radio FM
•
Radio AM
•
Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency,
e.g., 95.5)
•
Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency,
e.g., 1020)
•
Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
•
Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
SiriusXM Radio Commands •
Radio SXM
•
SXM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
•
SXM channel (channel name)
•
Radio SXM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
Pandora Commands (U.S. only) •
Pandora
•
Pandora play Disc (CD) Commands
*1
• Disc
•
Disc play
•
Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
USB Commands •
USB
•
USB play
•
USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
iPod Commands •
iPod
•
iPod play
•
iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
Bluetooth Audio Commands •
Bluetooth audio play (may not
work on all phones)
AUX Commands •
Aux audio play
•
Music search
•
List album (specify album)
•
List artist (specify artist)
•
List composer (specify composer)
•
List genre (specify genre)
•
List playlist (specify playlist)
•
Play album (specify album)
•
Play artist (specify artist)
•
Play composer (specify composer) •
Play genre (specify genre)
•
Play playlist (specify playlist)
•
Play song (specify song)
•
What/Who am I listening to?
•
Who is this?
•
What’s playing?
•
Who’s playing?
•
What album is this?
Song By Voice
™ Commands
Available for tracks stored on an iPod or USB device.
*models with navigation *1 if equipped
**These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
INDEX
Airbags................................................................ 12–17Advanced airbags ................................................ 12
Airbag care ............................................................ 17
Airbag system components ................................ 16
Airbag System Indicators ................................... 14
Front Airbags ......................................................... 12
Side airbags .......................................................... 13
Side-curtain airbags ............................................ 13
Android Auto ............................................................ 70
Apple CarPlay .......................................................... 69
Audio operation ................................................. 56–77
Android Auto ......................................................... 70
Apple CarPlay ....................................................... 69
Auxiliary input jack (AUX) ................................... 57
Bluetooth audio .............................................. 64, 77
Compact Disc ........................................................ 74
FM/AM radio ................................................... 61, 72
iPod ................................................................... 62, 75
MENU button ................................................... 74–79
Pandora .................................................................. 78
SiriusXM Radio ..................................................... 73
Song by Voice ..................................................... 160
Sound ..................................................................... 59
SOURCE ............................................................ 72–79
Steering-wheel controls ..................................... 58
Truck Bed Audio ................................................... 79
USB flash drive ............................................... 63, 76
USB port ................................................................. 56
Braking Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........................ 108
Brake Assist System .......................................... 108
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) 117
Foot brake ............................................................ 108
Parking brake ...................................................... 108
Brightness control .................................................. 38
Carbon monoxide ...................................................... 8
Cargo lights .............................................................. 39
Child safety......................................................... 18–24 Childproof door locks
........................................... 35
Child seat Child seat with lap/shoulder belt
.................... 22
Child seat with tether ........................................ 23
LATCH-compatible ............................................. 21
Selecting a child seat ....................................... 20
Climate control .................................................. 50–53
Heated seats ......................................................... 53
Heated steering wheel ........................................ 52
Heated windshield ............................................... 52
Clock........................................................................\
.. 55 Contact us
.............................................................. 157
Cruise control ................................................ 111–113
Adaptive Cruise Control .................................... 112
Customized features ............................................... 54
Doors ........................................................................\
. 35Front-door inner handle
......................................
35
Lock tab .................................................................. 35
Master door-lock switch ..................................... 35
Engine Emergency engine stop
..................................... 128
Engine compartment cover .............................. 141
ENGINE START/STOP ................................ 106, 128
Floor mats ................................................................. 46
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ...................... 117
Frequently-asked questions ................................ 156
Fuel Fuel information
.................................................. 122
Refueling ...................................................... 123–124
Fuses ............................................................... 134–136
Changing .............................................................. 136
Location ............................................................... 134
Gear selection ............................................... 107–109
Shifting ................................................................. 107
HandsFreeLink ................................................... 80–89
Dialing .............................................................. 82, 86
E-mail ...................................................................... 88
Making a call ................................................... 82, 86
Pairing a phone ............................................... 81, 85
Phonebook ....................................................... 82, 86
Siri Eyes-Free ........................................................ 89
SMS text messaging ............................................ 88
Speed dial ........................................................ 82, 87
Steering-wheel controls ............................... 80, 83
TALK button ........................................................... 84
Voice prompt ................................................... 86, 87
Headlights .......................................................... 39–40
Headlight-wiper integration ............................... 41
High beams ...................................................... 39–40
HomeLink .................................................................. 49
HondaLink................................................................. 67 Assist
...................................................................... 87
Immobilizer ............................................................... 28
INFO button .............................................................. 30
Instrument panel indicators ............................ 26–29
Jump starting ......................................................... 126
Keyless Access System ......................................... 32
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).................. 115
LaneWatch
............................................................. 114
Lights ................................................................... 38–39
Cargo area lights .................................................. 39
Exterior lights ........................................................ 39
Fog lights ................................................................ 39
Interior lights ......................................................... 38
Light bulbs ........................................................... 154
Maintenance.................................................. 137–152 Battery
.................................................................. 145
Brake fluid ........................................................... 145
Engine oil ..................................................... 142–143
Maintenance Minder ................................. 138–139