2021 HONDA RIDGELINE sport mode

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Controls
Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seats*
1Seats
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
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Front Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment Lumbar Support
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat
only)
* Not available on all models

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 SportsFlash Se tup(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 SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt) .
6. Select On(one time) or On(continue) .
■Live Sports Alert1Live Sports Alert
The sports alert function is active during 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 customized
settings disables the alert feature next time you turn
the power mode to ON. 2 Customized Features P. 298
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 an alert beep
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Audio .
4. Select the SXM tab.
5. Select SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt Beep) .
6. Select On.
■Receiving a sports alert
1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a sports alert.
2. Select Listen.
u You can use the same items as the playback mode pop-up screen.
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To go back to the previous screen, select Back.
■Listening to a missed sports alert
If you have missed a sports alert:
1. Select .
2. Select SportsFlash List .
3. Select an alert.
1To set up an alert beep
You can also set up an alert beep by the following
procedure.
1. Select Audio .
2. Select .
3. Select Setting .
4. Select the SXM tab.

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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
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
AudioSXM*
Tune StartTurns on and off, sta
rts the song from the
beginning as you change preset stations.On*1/ Off
SportsFlash Setup
(Interrupt)Turns on and off the sp orts alert function.Off*1/On (one time) /
On (continue)
SportsFlash Setup
(Interrupt Beep)Causes the system to beep when there is a sports
alert notification.On /Off*1
SportsFlash Setup
(Favorite Team)Selects your favorite sports teams.
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Traffic & Weather
SetupSelects the region you want to receive the
information.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio
settings group as default.Yes /No
SiriusXM ® mode
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models