2017 HONDA RIDGELINE Quick Guide

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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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FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Preset buttons (1–6): Press and hold a
preset button to store the current station.
Press a preset button to select
a previously stored station.
RADIO
button:
Select a band.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Search up and
down the selected
band for a station
with a strong signal. Selector knob:
Rotate to tune
radio frequency

.
Press for more
options.
Color Audio System
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Selector knob:
Make and enter
selections.
Volume knob/
power button
MENU/CLOCK button:
Display menu
options.
BACK
button:
Go back to the previous display.
Day/Night
button:
Adjust display
brightness. Sound button:
Adjust sound.

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USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device (see page 56).
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
display the folder
list.
CD/AUX button:
Play a connected
USB flash drive.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press and
hold to move rapidly
within a track. Play mode buttons (1–6): Select a play mode,
such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding
icons appear above each button.
n Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the flash drive.
1.
From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.
Select a folder.
3.
Select the track you want to play.
iPod®
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press
and hold to move
rapidly within a
track.
CD/AUX button:
Play a connected
iPod.
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
enter the music
search list.
Play mode buttons (3, 5, 6): Select a play mode, such as shuffle,
repeat, etc. Corresponding icons appear above each button.
n Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks on your iPod.
1.
From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.
Select a category.
3.
Select an item in that category.
4.
Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider. Connect your
phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 80).
Preset button 1:
Resume audio.
Preset button 2:
Pause audio. Selector knob:
Press to enter
the music
search list.
Seek/Skip
buttons: Change
tracks. CD/AUX button:
Play Bluetooth
Audio.
n Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the device.
1.
From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.
Select a category.
3.
Select the track you want to play.
Notes: •
Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•
You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•
The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all
phones.
Touchscreen Operation
Use simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to \
operate certain
audio functions.
Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for \
distraction. You
can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
You can use the microfiber cleaning cloth included in the glovebox kit \
to remove dust or
fingerprints from the touchscreen.
Power: Turn audio
on or off.
HOME (shown)
MENU: Display menu
items for the selected
screen.
BACK: Go back to the
previous screen.
button: Change
screen brightness. Settings: In
Settings, choose
Audio for options.
HondaLink®:
View HondaLink
Connect features.
Volume
Truck Bed
Audio*: Play
music for outside
listening.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so. *if equipped
Audio: Display
current audio
information.
Smartphone
Connection: Use
Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto.

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n Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1.
From the Home screen, select and hold an icon to
enter the customization screen.
2.
Select and hold the icon you want to move and
slide it to a different position.
3.
Select OK when complete.
n Adding Apps or Widgets to the Home Screen
You can add apps or widgets to the Home screen for easy selection.
1.
From the Home screen, select and hold an empty
space.
2. Select Add App or Add Widget. The corresponding
Apps screen appears.
3. Select and hold the app or widget you want to add
to the Home screen. The customization screen
appears.
Select and hold.
4. Select and hold the app or widget and move it to
where you want.
Drag and drop.
5. Select OK when complete. Models with touchscreen
HondaLink®
Provides you with useful information about your vehicle directly from Ho\
nda.
To check phone compatibility, visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca
(Canada). Standard data rates may apply with your phone service provid\
er.
To get more information on HondaLink features and to download the app,
visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalink (Canada).
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HondaLink Connection
Follow the steps below to connect to HondaLink and use its features.
1.
Download the HondaLink Connect app to your
compatible smartphone.
2. Pair your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see
page 85).
3. From the HOME screen, select HondaLink.
4.
Certain features require you to send vehicle information to Honda. Selec\
t Enable
Once, Always Enable, or Cancel.
n
HondaLink Menu
Select a menu option.
Places*: Display restaurants, gas stations, and other
locations. You can send a location to the navigation
system and set a route.
Vehicle: Get instructional messages when your vehicle
needs service.
Messages from Honda: Display helpful and important information from Honda.
Help & Support: Display tips for vehicle usage, get roadside assistance,
or contact customer service.
Weather: Display a weekly five-day weather forecast for any location.
*if equipped

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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.
NOTICE

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*if equipped
Models with touchscreen
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Source: Select the FM or AM icon.
Tune: Change
the station. Seek: Search
for the next or
previous station
with a strong
signal.
Open/close: Display or hide the
station list or preset list.
Scan: Scan for
each station with
a strong signal.
Presets: Select and hold a preset number to store the
current station.Select a preset number to select a
previously stored station.
Models with touchscreen
SiriusXM® Radio*
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.sirius.ca (Canada).
Open/close: Display or hide the
channel list or preset list.
Source: Select the XM icon.
Category: Change
the category. Channel: Change the channel.
Press and hold to skip 10
channels at a time.
Scan: Scan for
each station with
a strong signal.
Presets: Select and hold a preset number
to store the current station. Select a preset
number to select a previously stored station. Skip: Change the
selection. Press
and hold to skip
rapidly.
To learn about additional features—such as multi-channel preset, repla\
y, or
SportsFlash—see your Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or visit
owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.\

XM® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Radio, Inc. *if equipped