2023 HONDA RIDGELINE homelink

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s ma nual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 37 Airbags P. 44
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 110
2Controls P. 115
Clock P. 116 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 117
Security System P. 136 Windows P. 139
Mirrors P. 164 Seats P. 166
2Features P. 203
Audio System P. 204
General Information on the Audio System P. 281
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 324 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 330
2 Driving P. 363
Before Driving P. 364 Towing a Trailer P. 372
Braking P. 468Parking Your Vehicle P. 472
2Maintenance P. 487
Before Performing Maintenance P. 488 Maintenance MinderTM P. 491
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 514
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 528
2Handling the Unexpected P. 537
Tools P. 538 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 539
Overheating P. 555 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 557
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 569
2 Information P. 573
Specifications P. 574 Identification Numbers P. 576
Emissions Testing P. 579 Warranty Coverages P. 581

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P139)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P129)
❚Memory Buttons* (P162)
❚SET Button* (P162)❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P484)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P47)
❚Shift Button (P395)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P207)
❚Parking Brake (P468)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type A (P565)
❚Hood Release Handle (P497)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P165)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P182)
❚USB Port (P205)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P407)
❚Mode Button* (P404)
❚Trunk Main Switch (P134)
❚Interior Fuse Box Type B (P566)
❚Snow Button* (P405)
❚Wireless Charger* (P183)
❚Glove Box (P177)
❚USB Ports* (P205)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P182)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P47)
❚Rearview Mirror (P164)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P327)
❚Rear Outer Seat Heater Buttons* (P190)
❚USB Port (P205)

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Quick Reference Guide
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P54)
❚Grab Handle
❚Coat Hook (P180)
❚Seat Belts (P40)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Moonroof Switch* (P143)
❚Map Lights (P176)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P325)
❚Sunglasses Holder (P181)
❚Front Seat (P166)
❚Side Airbags (P52)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P67)
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P69)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P64)
❚Rear Seat (P169)
❚Map Lights (P176)
❚Back Window Switch* (P141)
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 204
USB Ports ......................................... 205
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 207
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 208
Audio Remote Controls .................... 209
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 211
Audio/Information Screen ................ 212
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 229
Display Setup ................................... 230
Voice Control Operation .................. 232
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 236
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 239 Playing an iPod ................................ 247
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 250
Playing Pandora ®*............................ 254
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 256
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 259
HondaLink ®..................................... 261
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 266
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 268
Apple CarPlay .................................. 269
Android Auto
TM................................ 273
Truck Bed Audio System*................ 277
Models with navigation systemAudio Error Messages ...................... 278
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 281
Customized Features ........................ 299
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver .... 324
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 330
* Not available on all models

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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be pr ogrammed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home , such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contac t the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure th at people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system , such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.

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Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to er ase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instructions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Models without automatic dimming rearview mirror
Red Indicator
Models without moonroof
Red Indicator
Models with moonroof

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Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
NOTE:
Some LED lightbulbs installed in the garage door opener
can interfere with the traini ng and consistent operation
of your HomeLink device. Pl ease consider use of Low RF
interference bulbs in your garage door opener.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com , or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.
2.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indi
cator begins to blink.
Indicator remains on for about 25 secs.
Quickly release the Home Link button and follow
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.” You do not
need to press and rel ease the HomeLink button
again in step 2.
4.
3.
2.
5.A.
B.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicato r (LED) change from slowly blinking to
constantly on or rapidly blinking? The process should take less than 60 seconds.
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work? Press and release the Ho
meLink button. Press
and release the button on the remote every 2
secs.
Does the HomeLink indica tor (LED) change from
slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly
blinking ? The process should take less than 60
seconds.
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).
Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
HomeLink indicator rapidly blinks.HomeLink LED is
constantly on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO

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Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to er ase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the I and III HomeLink
buttons for about 10 seconds, until the
orange indicator blinks. Release the
buttons, and proceed to step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instructions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Models with automatic dimming rearview mirror
III HomeLink
Button
Indicator
I HomeLink
Button