2017 HONDA RIDGELINE AUX

VISUAL INDEX
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V
ISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Nearby Controls
u v w x y z  
uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 110
Parking sensor system button* p. 118
Collision Mitigation Braking System
(CMBS) OFF button* p. 117
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
button* p. 116
Heated windshield button* p. 52
AC power outlet button* p. 34
Bed light button p. 39
vAudio controls p. 56
wHeated steering wheel button* p. 52
xVoice recognition button p. 80, p. 90
Phone/Back buttons p. 80
yHorn
zINFO/RESET buttons p. 30
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
button p. 115
Cruise control* p. 111
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* p. 112
}ENGINE START/STOP button p. 106
uPower window switches p. 36
Door lock switches p. 35
vDriving Position Memory System* p. 47
wFuel fill door button p. 123
xColor audio system* p. 60
Touchscreen* p. 65
Navigation system* p. 90
ySeat heater/ventilation buttons* p. 53
zClimate control system p. 51
Hood release handle p. 140
Parking brake p. 108
}Shifter p. 107
Intelligent Traction Management
button p. 109
~USB port p. 56
Accessory power socket p. 57
AUX input (in console) p. 57
u v w x y z
} ~
*if equipped *if equipped
}

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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UDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
n
USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod or iP\
hone. Install
the flash drive or cable connector to the USB port.
Models with color audio system
The USB port is located inside the center console and
is for playing audio and charging devices.
Models with touchscreen
There is one USB port in the front console. It is for
playing audio, charging devices, and connecting Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto.
There is one USB port inside the center console. It is
for playing audio and/or charging devices.
There are two USB ports on the back of the center
console. They are for charging only.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
n Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5
mm) stereo miniplug.
1.
Open the AUX cover.
2.
Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device
into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX
mode. Use the device to control the audio.
n Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover to use power when the vehicle
is on.
Power sockets are located in the front console and
inside the center console.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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UDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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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UDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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.

VOICE COMMAND INDEX
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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