2021 HONDA RIDGELINE lights

uuInterior/Exterior Convenience Items uInterior Lights
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Controls
■Front
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the buttons
* or lenses*.
■Rear
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses when the front interior
light switch is in the door activated position.
■Map Light Switches1 Map Light Switches
When the interior light swit ch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.
Models without moonroofModels without moonroof
Models with moonroof
* Not available on all models

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uuInterior/Exterior Convenience Items uStorage Items
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Controls
Storage Items
Pull the lever to open the glove box. You can
lock the glove box with the built-in key.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
The glove box light comes on when the parking lights
are on.
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock

uuInterior/Exterior Convenience Items uIn-Bed Convenience Items
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Controls
■ON and OFF
Press the AC power outlet button to turn the
system on and off. u The indicator in the button comes on
when the system is on.
400W (Amber) mode is:
• When the engine running and the
transmission in
(P.
150W (Green) mode is:
• When the power mode is in ACCESSORY or
ON.
• When the engine running and the
transmission out of
(P.
• When the truck bed audio system is
activated.
1AC Power Outlet*
The protection circuit may be activated to cut the
power supply if any of th e following conditions apply:
•The engine is started when the power outlet switch
on.
•An electrical appliance exceeding the maximum
capacity is used.
•The total power consumed by the electrical
features (head lights, air conditioning, etc.),
including the truck bed a udio, has exceeded the
maximum vehicle wattage ca pacity for a prolonged
period of time.
Indicator
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uuInterior/Exterior Convenience Items uIn-Bed Convenience Items
Controls
The bed lights can be turned on or off by
pressing the button when the transmission is
in
(P.
u The indicator in the instrument panel
comes on when the lights are on.
The tie-down anchors on the pickup bed can
be used to install a net for securing items.
■Bed Lights1Bed Lights
The bed lights come on when you swing open the
tailgate or open the trunk.
If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF and leave the bed lights on, they will
shut off after 30 minutes.
■Tie-down Anchors
Anchors

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the ( Talk) and (hang-up/back) buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands.
2 Voice Portal Screen P. 233
•Close the windows and moonroof*.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a natural speaking vo ice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, a helpful prompt asks
what you would like to do. Press and release the
button again to bypass this prompt and give a
command.
1 Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from the
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes
noises from the front passenger’s side.
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Featur
es Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Meter
SetupTurn by Turn Display
*Selects whether the turn-b
y-turn display comes on
during the route guidance. On*1/
Off
Display km/Miles Selects the trip computer units. Auto
/km/ Miles
*1
(U.S.)
Auto /km*1/Miles
(Canada)
Driving
Position
Setup
*
Easy Entry/Exit Moves the seat rearward when you get in/get out of
the vehicle. Changes the setting for this feature.
On*1/
Off
Memory Position Link Turns the driving position memory system on and off. On
*1/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights
to flash when you unlock/
lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the
doors.
On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
On
*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock Changes the settings for th
e automatic locking the
doors when you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote. Enable
/Disable
*1
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
VehicleLighting
SetupInterior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time
the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 60 sec
/30 sec
*1/ 15 sec
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door. 60 sec
/30 sec/
15 sec
*1/ 0 sec
Auto Interior Illumination
Sensitivity Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the
instrument panel when the headlight switch is in
the
AUTO position. Min/
Low/Mid
*1/
High /Max
Auto Headlight On with
Wiper On Changes the settings fo
r the wiper operation
when the headlights automatically come on
while the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position. Off
/On
*1
Auto Light Sensitivity*Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid*1/
Low /Min
Door
Setup Auto Door Lock Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. With Vehicle
Speed
*1/
Shift from P/
Off
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Door
SetupAuto Door Unlock
Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. All Doors with
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/
All Doors
with Shift to P /All
Doors with IGN Off /
Off
Key and Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s
door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote or built-in key. Driver Door
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock
the vehicle without opening any door.
90 sec
/60 sec /30 sec
*1
Tailgate Power Locking Changes the setting for
the tailgate locking
feature. Enable
/Disable*1
Wireless Charging*Turns the wireless charger feature on and off.ON*1/ OFF
Maintenance InfoResets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Vehicle group as default.Yes/No
* Not available on all models