2017 HONDA RIDGELINE wheel

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Multi-Information Display (MID)
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
RESET button
Info (/) buttons
Main display (also
shows odometer, gear
position, and outside
temperature)
Press the Info (/) buttons on the steering wheel to change displays. Press the
RESET button to enter menu selections when applicable.
Main display
Engine oil life Tire pressures Compass*
Turn-by-turn directions*
Distance, average fuel
economy, range, instant
fuel economy (Trip A)
Distance, average fuel
economy, range, instant
fuel economy (Trip B)
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the controls used for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Models with remote engine start
Lock button: Press to
lock the doors and trunk.
Press again for audible
verification.
Engine button*: Press the
lock button, then press
and hold this button to
remotely start the engine
(see page 105). Unlock button: Press once to
unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors
and the trunk.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
Models without remote engine start
Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and tailgate.
Press again for audible
verification.
Unlock button: Press once to
unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors
and the tailgate.
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.

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*if equipped
*if equipped
n Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while
driving in rainy weather, the wipers operate based on
the amount of detected rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO position only when driving in
rainy weather.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor
sensitivity.
Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Rotate the
adjustment ring.
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
AUTO
position
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a c\
ar wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get scratched,
or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the de\
froster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
n
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it is as
far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
Move back and
allow sufcient space.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Front power seats*
Horizontal
position
adjustment
Height
adjustment* Lumbar support
adjustment*
Seat-back
angle
adjustment

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n Floor Mats
Position the front and rear seat floor mats properly,
and anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Rear Seats
Separately raise or lower the left and right rear-seat cushions to make room for luggage.n
Fold Up the Rear Seats
1.
To raise the driver’s side rear seat, store the armrest in the seatback.
2.
Pull and hold the release handle. If the handle is
difficult to move, release the handle, push on the
seat cushion until the seat leg is secure in the floor
guide, then try again.
3.
Lift the seat cushion until the legs disengage from the floor guide.
4.
Release the handle.
5.
Raise the cushion, pushing it firmly against the
seat back until it locks.
Handle
n Folding Down the Rear Seats
1.
Hold the folded seat cushion.
2.
Pull the release handle until the cushion unlocks.
3.
Hold the cushion as you slowly lower it.
4.
Set the seat leg in the floor guide.
5.
Push on the cushion to ensure the legs engage the
floor guide.
The seat leg is not designed to lock or latch in the floor guide. The seat lock is located in the seat hinge.
Handle
*if equipped
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions into memory when the vehicle
is on using the buttons on the driver’s door.
1.
Adjust the seat and mirrors to your preferred positions.
2.
Press SET.
3.
Press and hold memory button 1 or 2.
You will hear two beeps when the memory is set.
4.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Memory button 1
Memory button 2
SET button
When you unlock and open the driver’s door, the driver’s seat slides rearward to allow
for easy entry. The seat slides forward to the stored position and the other items adj\
ust
when the vehicle is turned on.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you can
comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.
Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2.
Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3.
Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Lever To lock
To adjust
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING

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*if equipped
n Heated Windshield Button*
Press the heated windshield button to deice the
windshield when the vehicle is on.
If the outside temperature goes below 4°C, the heated
windshield automatically activates for 15 minutes.
n Heated Steering Wheel*
Press the button to heat the steering wheel when
the vehicle is on. Press the button again to turn off
heating.
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on. The appropriate ind\
icator appears
for each setting.
n
Front Seat Heaters*
Press the LO or HI side of the switch to activate seat
heat. Return the switch to the middle position to
cancel seat heat.
n Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Press the seat heater or seat ventilation button to cycle through settin\
gs. The
appropriate indicator (red for heat, blue for ventilation) appears for\
each setting.
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Once - HI setting (three indicators)
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Twice - MID setting (two indicators)
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Three times - LO setting (one indicator)
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Four times - OFF (no indicators)
n Second-Row Outer-Seat Heaters*
Press the rear seat heater button to cycle through settings. The appropr\
iate
indicator appears for each setting.
•
Once - HI setting (three indicators)
•
Twice - MID setting (two indicators)
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Three times - LO setting (one indicator)
•
Four times - OFF (no indicators)
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons w\
ith
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin
should not use the seat heaters.
WARNING

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UDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
n Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio system
using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio modes.
t / u
buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.
Menu
button*
Menu button*: From the audio screen, press to choose options for the current audio
mode. Use the +/- buttons and the SOURCE button to scroll and enter sele\
ctions.
FM/AM/SiriusXM Radio*
Press t or u for the next or previous station.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod/USB/Bluetooth Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora (U.S. only)
Press u for the next song.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station. n
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1.
Press the Sound button.
2.
Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it using
the selector knob.
3.
Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Sound
button
Selector knob
Models with touchscreen
Make selections using the touchscreen.
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Audio.
3.
Select Sound.
4.
Select the tabs to change the sound mode and
adjust the setting.
5.
Select OK when complete.

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Models with touchscreen
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the internet using Wi-Fi and use onli\
ne services
through the touchscreen. If your compatible phone has hotspot capabiliti\
es, the system
can be tethered to the phone. Follow the steps below to set up Wi-Fi whe\
n the vehicle is
stopped. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
3.
Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status, and select On.
4.
Select Wi-Fi Network List. Make sure your phone’s
Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
5.
Select the network you want to connect to the system.
If the phone you want to connect does not appear,
select Scan.
6.
Select Connect.
7.
Enter a password for your phone. Select OK.
The Wi-Fi symbol is displayed on the list when
connection is successful.
Models with touchscreen
Apple CarPlay®
Connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system. You can use the
touchscreen to make a phone call, listen to music, and more. Visit the A\
pple CarPlay
website for more information.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone and launching any com\
patible apps.
1.
Connect the iPhone to the USB port (see page
56).
2.
Apple CarPlay requires you to send vehicle
information to Honda. Select Enable Once, Always
Enable, or Cancel. Your phone may prompt you to
allow access for CarPlay to be launched.
3.
From the HOME screen, select Apple CarPlay.
HOME screen
Apple CarPlay
4. Select a menu option.
Phone: Access your contacts, make phone calls,
or listen to voicemail. While connected to Apple
CarPlay, calls can only be made through Apple
CarPlay, not through Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.
Music: Play music stored on your iPhone.
Maps: View a map and operate navigation. You
can only use Apple CarPlay or the pre-installed
navigation system to set a destination with routing
guidance.
Messages: View and reply to text messages, or
have messages read to you aloud by the system. Apple CarPlay menu
Return
to HOME
screen
Return to Apple CarPlay menu screen
Once connected, press and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel to operate the
system using voice commands with Siri® Eyes Free (see page 89).
Depending on use, Apple CarPlay can share certain vehicle information (\
e.g., vehicle location,
speed, and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone. See A\
pple’s privacy policy for
details regarding Apple’s use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay. Use of CarPlay is at user’s
own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay terms of use, which\
are included as part of
the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay vehicle integration is provided “\
as is,” and Honda cannot
guarantee CarPlay operability or functionality now or in the future due \
to, among other conditions,
changes in CarPlay software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompa\
tibility or obsolesce of
vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only us\
e CarPlay when conditions
allow you to do so safely. See your Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or at owners.
honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) for further license and warr\
anty terms.

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Models with touchcreen
Android Auto™
Connect a compatible Android phone to the system. You can use the touchscreen to
make a phone call, listen to music, and more. Visit the Android Auto web\
site for more
information.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone and
launching any compatible apps.
1.
Download the Android Auto app to your phone.
2.
Connect the phone to the USB port (see page 56).
The phone is automatically paired. A tutorial also
appears.
3.
From the HOME screen, select Android Auto.
4.
Android Auto requires you to send vehicle
information to Honda. Select Enable Once, Always
Enable, or Cancel.
HOME screen
Android Auto icon
5. Select a menu option. Maps (Navigation): View Google Maps and
operate navigation. You can only use this system
or the pre-installed navigation system to set a
destination with routing guidance. You cannot
enter destinations using the keyboard while the
vehicle is moving.
Phone: Make phone calls or listen to voicemail.
While connected to Android Auto, calls can
only be made through Android Auto, not through
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®.
Home (Google Now): Display useful information
organized by Android Auto into simple cards
that appear only when needed.
Music: Play music from compatible apps. Select
this icon to switch between music apps.
Return to HOME screen: Go back to the vehicle
system HOME screen.
Voice: Use voice commands via Google Voice
Search to operate Android Auto. You can also
press and hold the Talk button on the steering
wheel (see page 80) to say voice commands.
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Depending on use, Android Auto can share certain vehicle information (e\
.g., vehicle location,
speed, and other operating conditions) with Google and its service prov\
iders. See Google privacy
policy for details regarding Google’s use and handling of data uploaded by Android Auto. Use
of Android Auto is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the Android Auto terms of
use, which are presented to the user when the Android Auto application i\
s downloaded to the
user’s Android phone. Android Auto vehicle integration is provided “as is,\
” and Honda cannot
guarantee Android Auto operability or functionality now or in the future\
due to, among other
conditions, changes in Android Auto software/Android operating system, s\
ervice interruptions, or
incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software.\
See dealer for details.
Only use Android Auto when conditions allow you to do so safely. See your Owner’s Manual on the
Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Can\
ada) for further license
and warranty terms.
When you first use Android Auto, a tutorial will appear on the screen.\
We
recommend you complete this tutorial while safely parked before using An\
droid
Auto.
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Models with touchscreen
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
n
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
1.
Press the Talk button before you say each
command.
2.
Say “Dial by number.”
3.
Say the phone number: For example,
“3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
4.
The system begins to dial.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Voice commands are always available.
1.
From the Home screen, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Dial.
4.
Enter the phone number. Select the green phone
icon to call.
n Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imp\
orted to
the system. Phone synchronization must be turned on.
Using voice commands
1.
Press the Talk button before you say each
command.
2.
Say “Dial by name.”
3.
Say the phonebook name and phone type.
For example, “John Smith mobile.”
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Voice commands are always available.
1.
From the Home screen, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Phonebook.
4.
Scroll through the list to find the name and number
you want to call, and select it to call.
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n Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.
1.
From the Home screen, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Speed Dial, then select New Entry.
4.
Select an entry method.
5.
If desired, you can create a voice tag for the
number. Follow the prompts.
n Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
Using voice commands
1.
Press the Talk button before you say each
command.
2.
Say “Dial by name.”
3.
Say the stored voice tag name.
For example, “John Smith.”
Using the touchscreen
1.
From the Home screen, select Phone.
2.
Scroll through the list to find the entry you want to
call, and select it to call.
HondaLink Assist
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically attempts to connect to an operator.
Your phone must be paired to the system and have good cellular connection\
.
Visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more
information.
1.
Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink (see page 85).
2.
Select Call Now, or the system automatically connects
after 10 seconds. The vehicle information and its
position are sent to the operator.
3.
Select Talk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4.
When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press the
Hang-Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
*if equipped
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK