2017 HONDA RIDGELINE android auto

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2017
Honda Ridgeline. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in yo\
ur vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and \
equipment that
are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This infor\
mation can be
viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed for you\
r reference.
You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com and
create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from \
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our e\
nvironment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable p\
ortion of the information typically found in a vehicle Owner’s Manual, we are further reducing our
impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive, you can
call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 157).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
VISUAL INDEX .............................................................. 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ................... 1
Dashboard and Nearby Controls ............................ 3
PHONE PAIRING QUICK START
................................. 4
HANDS-FREE PHONE QUICK START
........................ 5
VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK START
........................ 6
SAFETY INFORMATION
.............................................. 7
Important Safety Information .................................. 7
Seat Belts ................................................................... 9
Airbags ...................................................................... 12
Child Safety .............................................................. 18
Safety Label Locations ........................................... 25
Reporting Safety Defects....................................... 25
INSTRUMENT PANEL
................................................ 26
Malfunction Indicators .......................................... 26
Condition Indicators ............................................... 28
On/Off Indicators ..................................................... 29
Multi-Information Display (MID).......................... 30
VEHICLE CONTROLS
.................................................. 31
Using the Remote Transmitter .............................. 31
Smart Entry System ................................................. 32
Tailgate and Trunk Operation ............................... 33
In-Bed Conveniences ............................................. 34
Door Operation ........................................................ 35
Power Window Operation .................................... 36
Power Moonroof Operation* ................................ 37
Interior and Exterior Lights ................................... 38
One-Touch Turn Signal .......................................... 39
Auto High Beam System* ...................................... 40
Wiper Operation ...................................................... 41
Adjusting the Seats ................................................ 43
Rear Seats ................................................................ 46
Driving Position Memory System* ...................... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .............................. 47
Adjusting the Mirrors ............................................. 48
Homelink® Garage Opener* .................................. 49
Air Conditioning System* ..................................... 50
Climate Control System* ...................................... 51
Seat Heaters* .......................................................... 53
Customized Features .............................................. 54
Setting the Clock. .................................................... 55AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
....................................
56
Color Audio System ................................................ 60
FM/AM Radio ........................................................ 61
iPod® ...................................................................... 62
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 63
Bluetooth® Audio .................................................. 64
Touchscreen Operation ......................................... 65
HondaLink® ........................................................... 67
Wi-Fi Connection .................................................. 68
Apple CarPlay® ........................................................................\
....................... 69
Android Auto™ .....................................................70
FM/AM Radio ....................................................... 72
SiriusXM® Radio* ................................................. 73
Compact Disc (CD)* ............................................ 74
iPod® ...................................................................... 75
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 76
Bluetooth® Audio ................................................. 77
Pandora®* ............................................................. 78
Truck Bed Audio System* ................................... 79
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ................. 80
Color Audio System ................................................ 80
Basic HFL Operation ............................................ 80
Pairing a Phone .................................................... 81
Making a Call ........................................................ 82
Touchscreen ............................................................ 83
Basic HFL Operation ............................................ 83
Pairing a Phone .................................................... 85
Making a Call ........................................................ 86
HondaLink Assist .................................................. 87
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* .................... 88
Siri™ Eyes Free ...................................................... 89
NAVIGATION*
............................................................. 90
Entering a Destination ........................................... 92
Routing ...................................................................... 95
*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

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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.

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UDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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

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