2018 HONDA RIDGELINE radio

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
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Features
While listening to other channel, you can re ceive sports alerts such as scores from
your favorite teams.
■To set up a favorite team 1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio .
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select SportFlash Setup(Favorite Team) .
6. Select a team.
■To set up an alert message
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio .
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select SportFlash Setup(Interrupt) .
6. Select On(one time) or On(continue).
■Live Sports Alert1Live Sports Alert
The sports alert function at SiriusXM ® mode only.
1 To set up a favorite team
Sports alerts cut in only when SiriusXM ® mode is on.
Selecting On(one time) from the customize settings
disables the alert feature next time you turn the
power mode to ON.
2 Customized Features P. 323
You can also set up a favori te team by the following
procedure.
1. Select Audio.
2. Select .
3. Select Setting .
4. Select the SXM tab.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
Features
■To set up a alert beep
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio.
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select SportFlash Setup(Interrupt Beep) .
6. Select On.
■Traffic and Weather Information
You can receive traffic and weather information.
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio .
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select Traffic & Weather Setup.
6. Select the region.
u When you do not want to receive the information, select Unset.
1To set up a alert beep
You can also set up a alert beep by the following
procedure.
1. Select Audio .
2. Select .
3. Select Setting .
4. Select the SXM tab.
1Traffic and Weather Information
The traffic and weather information function at
SiriusXM ® mode only.
You can also set up th e traffic and weather
information by the following procedure.
1. Select Audio .
2. Select .
3. Select Setting .
4. Select the SXM tab.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
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Features
Sample each channel on the selected mode for 10 seconds.
1. Select Scan.
2. Select Scan Channels .
u You can select the desired channel by songs using Scan Songs In Presets .
To turn off scan, select Cancel.
■Scan1Scan
The “Scan Songs in Preset s” function is based on
TuneScan
TM technology of SiriusXM ®.
The “Featured Channels ” function is based on
Featured Favorites
TM technology of SiriusXM ®.
TuneScan
TM and Featured FavoritesTM are registered
trademarks of SiriusXM ® Radio, Inc.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®
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Features
Playing Pandora ®
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from the Pandora ® app on a
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired an d connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using
your USB cable to the USB port.
2 Phone Setup P. 384
2 USB Port(s) P. 201
U.S. models
1Playing Pandora ®
Pandora ®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is only available in certai n countries. Visit the Pandora
website for more information.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com for more information.
Pandora ® is free, personalized radio that plays music
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of
one of your favorite arti sts, songs, comedians or
composers and Pandora ® will create a custom station
that plays similar tracks. Pandora® also features
hundreds of genre stations ranging from Dubstep to
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
If your phone is connecte d to Android Auto, Pandora
will be available only through the Android Auto
interface. Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Audio/Information Screen Cover Art
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the
volume. (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the
previous display.
/AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon
Select to turn the audio
system on and off.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display
the menu items.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
STATION Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
Multi-Information Display

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Features
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio Service*
1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID in
the screen, select Channel to 0.
2. Have your radio ID ready, and either call or visit the SiriusXM ® website to
subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM ® mode by using the SOURCE button on the steering wheel,
or through the audio/information screen, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Channel Not Subscribed:
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
Subscription Update:
SiriusXM ® radio is receiving information update from the network.
Channel Not Available:
No such channel exits, or the artist or title information is unavailable.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Antenna Disconnected:
The SiriusXM ® antenna is disconnected. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM® Radio
■SiriusXM® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
•US: SiriusXM ® Radio at
www.sirius.com/subscribenow , or 1-855-236-
9236
•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at
www.sirius.ca/subscribe-now , or 1-877-209-0079
1Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
■Customization Flow
Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
Adjust Clock
Settings
BluetoothAdd New Device
Connect an Audio Device
Display AdjustmentBrightness
Contrast
Black Level
Rear CameraCamera Guideline
RDS SettingsRDS Information
Radio Text
Display Change
WallpaperSelect
Import
DeleteColor Theme
Language
Clock Format

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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting
Setup
GroupCustomizable FeaturesDescriptionSelectable Settings
Adjust ClockAdjusts clock.
2 Clock P. 110—
Settings RDS
Settings
RDS Information
Selects whether the RDS information comes
on. On
*1/
Off
Radio Text Displays the radio text information of the
selected RDS station. —
Bluetooth Add New Device
See
Bluetooth Setup on P. 322
Connect an Audio
Device
Display
Adjustment Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/
information screen. —
Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/
information screen. —
Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/
information screen.
—
Rear
Camera Camera Guideline Selects whether the guidelines come on the
audio/information screen. On
*1/
Off

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
SoundAudioCommon
Audio Source Pop-Up
Cover Art
HD Radio Mode*FM/AM
RDS INFO
SXM*Tune Start
SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt)
SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt Beep)
SportsFlash Setup(Favorite Team)
Traffic & Weather Setup
Bluetooth Device List
Default
* Not available on all models