2023 HONDA RIDGELINE hondalink

Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written notice to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc., Honda Automobile Customer Service, Mail Stop
CHI-5, 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
To learn more about how we collect and use Personal
Information, please read our Privacy Policy, accessible
at www.honda.com .

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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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■HondaLink
Displays the HondaLink ® screen.
2HondaLink ® P. 261
■Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto screen.
2Apple CarPlay P. 269
2 Android AutoTM P. 273
■Truck Bed Audio*
Displays the Truck Bed Audio System screen.
2Truck Bed Audio System* P. 277
* Not available on all models

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Features
■To remove icons on the home screen
You can delete the icons on the home screen. 1.Select and hold an icon.
u The screen switches to the customization
screen.
2. Drag and drop the icon you want to remove
to the trash icon.
u The icon is removed from the home
screen.
3. Select OK.
u The screen will return to the home
screen.1To remove icons on the home screen
You cannot delete the Phone, Info, Audio ,
Settings , Navigation
*, HondaLink , Smartphone
Connection , and Truck Bed Audio* icons.
Apps or widgets will not be deleted by deleting the
icon on the home screen.
Select and hold.
Drag and drop to
trash icon.
* Not available on all models

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You can close specific apps running in the background on the system.
1.Select and hold .
2. Select an app you want to close.
3. Select Stop.
u The display will return to the app list.
■Closing Apps1Closing Apps
If you leave the apps used open in the background,
some apps may stop operati ng properly next time
using them.
If this happens close unused apps.
To close all apps on the system, select Stop All, then
Yes .
You cannot close the HondaLink ® and Garmin
* apps.
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Some of the audio system’s apps can be updated wirelessly when connected via Wi-
Fi, or Bluetooth ® in conjunction with the HondaLink ® app installed on a compatible
iOS or Android device. If an update is available, the audio system beeps and a
notification is displayed at the top of the screen with the respective app’s update
icon.
■To update an app: 1.From the top of the screen, swipe down to
see the messages.
2. Select the software update notification
from the list.
■Updating Apps1Updating Apps
The wireless updates are for the apps on the audio
system only.
To update compatible a pps on your iPhone or
Android phone, please visit the App Store or Google
Play Store, respectively.

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HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest info rmation from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
2Wi-Fi Connection P. 266
2 Phone Setup P. 338
■Places*
Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda dealer, and so on. You can also navigate to
the found locations via the navigation.
■Vehicle
Displays instruction messages when the vehicle needs service.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle us age, and get support via road side or customer service
center.
■HondaLink® Menu
1HondaLink ®
The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
When Apple CarPlay or Andr oid Auto is connected to
the audio system, HondaLink® can be accessed even
without a Wi-Fi connection.
* Not available on all models

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Features
■Messages from Honda
Displays helpful and important information from Honda.
■Weather
Displays a weekly five-day weather foreca st for any location you want. You can
change the ZIP Code at any time.
Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink® service.
■To enable the HondaLink ® service
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Clock/Info .
4. Select the HondaLink tab.
5. Select Diagnostic & Location Data .
6. Select On.
You must consent to location sharing to
enable the HondaLink ® service.
Cancel : Does not allow this consent.
Enable Once : Allows only one time. (Shows
again next time.)
Always Enable : Allows anytime. (Never
show again.)
■To Connect to HondaLink ® Service