2018 HONDA RIDGELINE remote control

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar) and door mirror positions
with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s do or with a remote transmitter or smart
entry system, the seat and door mirrors adju st automatically to one of the two preset
positions.
When you enter the vehicle, the multi-in formation display briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves to the
DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1Driving Position Memory System*
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat and d oor mirrors adjustment
function. 2 Customized Features P. 317
The driver’s seat easy feature can be turned ON/OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 317
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.
•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
To turn the memory positi on link settings back on,
repeat this procedure. The LED will blink once.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 200
USB Port(s) ....................................... 201
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 202
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 203
Audio Remote Controls .................... 204
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 206
Audio/Information Screen ................ 207
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 211
Display Setup ................................... 212
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 213
Playing an iPod ................................ 215
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 218
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................. 221
Models with color audio system
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 224
Audio/Information Screen ................ 225
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 242
Display Setup ................................... 243
Voice Control Operation .................. 245
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 249
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 253
Playing a CD .................................... 261
Playing an iPod ................................ 264
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 267
Playing Pandora ®............................. 271
Models with Display Audio
Canadian models
Models with navigation system
U.S. models
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 273
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 276
HondaLink ®..................................... 278
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 283
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 285
Apple CarPlay .................................. 286
Android Auto .................................. 289
Truck Bed Audio System
*................ 293
Audio Error Messages ...................... 294
General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 298
Customized Features ........................ 317
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*... 348
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ..... 351, 376
* Not available on all models

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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio* service. It can also
play audio CDs*, WMA/MP3/AAC files*, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audi o system from the buttons
* and knobs* on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface*.
1 About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio*,
contact a dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 298
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio*, Inc.
Models with Display Audio
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
Models with Display Audio
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
Models with color audio system
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the a udio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2 AM USB/iPod Bluetooth®
Audio AUX
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*CD* USB iPod 
Pandora®* Bluetooth ® Audio AUX
(+ (- (Volume) Buttons
Press
(+: To increase the volume.
Press
(-: To decrease the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD
*, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD (MP3/WMA/AAC)
*, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions ma y not be operated.
Button
SOURCE Button
Button
(+ Button
(- Button
(Menu)
Button*
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Steering Wheel (Menu) Button
• When listening to the radio
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset, or
Seek.
• When listening to the HD Radio
TM *
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset, or
Seek.
• When listening to the SiriusXM ®
*
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset,
Channel , or Category.
• When listening to a CD
* or USB flash drive
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Repeat, or
Random .
• When listening to an iPod
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Repeat or Shuffle.
• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Pause or Play.
• When listening to a Pandora ®
*
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Bookmark, or Play/
Pause .
1Audio Remote Controls
The button is availabl e only when the audio
mode is FM, AM, SiriusXM ®
*, CD*, USB, iPod,
Pandora ®*, or Bluetooth ® Audio.
Models with Display Audio
Models with Display Audio
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK
button to access some audio functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available ch oices. Press to set
your selection.
MENU/CLOCK button: Press to select any
mode.
The available modes include the wallpaper,
display, clock, langu age setup, and play
modes. Play modes can be also selected from
scan, random, repeat, and so on.
(Back) button: Press to go back to the previous display.
(Sound) button: Press to select the sound setting mode.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change the audio/information screen brightness.
Press , then adjust th e brightness using .
u Each time you press , the mode switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and OFF mode.
Models with color audio system1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Menu Items 2 Wallpaper Setup P. 209
2 Display Setup P. 212
2 Scan P. 214, 220
2 Play Mode P. 217, 220
2 RDS Settings P. 214
One of the operating system s used in this unit is
eCos.
For software license terms and condition, visit their
website (eCos license URL:
http://ecos.sourceware.org/license-overview.html )
For source code disclo sure and other details
regarding eCos, visit:
http://www.hondaopensource2.com
Press the SOURCE, , , or button on the
steering wheel to cha nge any audio setting.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 204
(Back)
Button
Selector
Knob
MENU/
CLOCK
Button
(Day/Night)
Button
(Sound)
Button
Menu Display

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select the station, then press .
■Update List
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select Update List, then press .
■Radio text
Displays the radio text informat ion of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings, then press .
3. Rotate to select RDS Settings, then press .
4. Rotate to select Radio Text, then press .
■Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Scan, then press .
To turn off scan, press .
■Radio Data System (RDS)1 Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
reset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6
stations each.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 204
1Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the frequency display
changes to the station name. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the display
changes from the statio n name to the frequency.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.
You can also store a preset station by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
3. Select the Preset tab.
4. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.
Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.
1. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select the station.
■Manual update
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select Refresh.
■Preset Memory
■Station List
1Preset Memory
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or
select SOURCE on the screen.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 204
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
preset memory.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license
from iBiquity Digital Cor poration. U.S. and Foreign
Patents. HD Radio
TM and the HD, HD Radio, and
“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corp.
Models with HD RadioTM