navigation system HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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CONT INUED: If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLEACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.9,23)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.59)
(P.70)
(P.83) (P.111)
(P.113)
(P.107) (P.111)(P.115) (P.118)(P.117)
(P.130)
(P.124)
(P.135)
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,29)
(P.172)
(P.165)
(P.183)
(P.181)
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
If equipped.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VTM-4 LOCK
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS
CRUISE CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. HORN
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.76) (P.78)
(P.79) RESET BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79)
SELECT BUTTON
(P.70)
(P.70)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
MOONROOF SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESSSHIFT LEVER
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.75)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
CRUISE BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.110)
(P.122)
(P.105)
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
(P.120) (P.201)
(P.216)
(P.169) (P.165) (P.169) (P.206)
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Control L ocations
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HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL GLOVE BOX
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CENTER CONSOLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.59)
(P.70)
(P.83) (P.111)
(P.113)
(P.107) (P.111)(P.115)(P.118) (P.117)
(P.130)
(P.124)
(P.135)
(P.183) (P.181) (P.172)
(P.165)
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
If equipped.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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SHIFT LEVER
CRUISE BUTTON CRUISE
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT VTM-4 LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. BED LIGHT SWITCH
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
MOONROOF SWITCH
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL RESET BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.75)
(P.76) (P.78)
(P.70)
(P.70) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.29)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.79)
SEAT HEATERS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P.110)
(P.122)
(P.120)(P.105)
(P.79) (P.201)
(P.216)
(P.169)
(P.165) (P.169) (P.206)
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Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOXVANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR CENTER CONSOLE
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COAT HOOK
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
SUNGLASSES
HOLDER
CENTER UPPER
POCKET
CENTER POCKET
CENTER LOWER POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKETS
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Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator does not come on if
it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to
(passenger’s side) or below it
(driver’s side). This will send more
warm air to the windshield def roster
vents. Once the windshield is clear,
select f resh air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows. The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
( ), the system runs at f ull
cooling or heating only. It does not
regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the f an will not
come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
When
the indicator in the DUAL button is
on, the driver’s side and passenger’s
side temperature can be controlled
independently (see page ).
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control
dial. You will see AUTO in the
system’s display.
The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
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132Dual Temperature Control
On vehicles with navigation system
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXLmodels
Vents, Heating, and A/C
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Using A utomatic Climate Control
Voice Control System
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
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AUTO SELECT BUTTONSOUND BUTTONPOWER BUTTON
STEREO INDICATOR
VOLUME
KNOB
PRESET BARS
SCAN
BUTTON SOUND BUTTON
STEREO INDICATOR
TUNE BAR
PRESET BARS
SCAN
BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
VOLUME
KNOB
SEEK/SKIP BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR
FM BUTTON
AM BUTTON FM
BUTTON
AM
BUTTON
TUNE BAR AUTO SELECT
BUTTON
Canadian LX model
Canadian EXL model without navigation system
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
Features
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AM/FM
BUTTON
STEREO INDICATOR
VOLUME
KNOB
TUNE BAR
PRESET BARS
SCAN
BUTTON SOUND BUTTON
TUNE BAR
PRESET BARS
SEEK/SKIP BAR AUTO SELECT
BUTTONAM/FM BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
SOUND BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR
TUNE BAR
PRESET BARS
SEEK/SKIP BAR
SCAN BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
VOLUME KNOB
VOLUME KNOB FM BUTTON
AM BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
AUTO SELECT
BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
SOUND BUTTON
STEREO INDICATOR
U.S. RTL model without navigation system
U.S. RTL model with navigation system
Canadian EXL model with navigation system
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The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Turn the system on by pushing the
PWR button or the AM/FM button
(AMorFMbuttononCanadian
models). Adjust the volume by
turning the volume knob.
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: tune, seek, scan, the preset
bars, and auto select.
Pushing the AUDIO button will also
turn on the system (see page ).
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button (AM or FM button). On the
FM band, ST will be displayed if the
stationisbroadcastinginstereo.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not
available. Use the TUNE bar to tune
the radio to a desired f requency.
Press the side of the bar to tune
to a higher f requency, and press the side to tune to a lower
f requency.
The SEEK f unction
searches up and down from the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or side of the
bar, then release it.
The scan f unction samples
all stations with strong signals on the
selected band. To activate it, press
the SCAN button, then release it.
You will see SCAN in the display.
The system will scan f or a station with a strong signal. When it f inds
one, it will stop and play that station
f or about 10 seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will
scan f or the next strong station and
play it f or 10 seconds. When it plays
a station that you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
Pick a preset number (1 6), and
hold it until you hear a beep.
Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
twelve stations. Each side of the bars
(1 6) can store one station on AM,
and two stations on FM.
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On vehicles with navigation system
T o Play the A M/FM Radio T o Select a Station
TUNE
SEEK
SCANPRESET
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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In addition to the knobs, buttons, and
bars on the radio control panel, you
can operate some of the radio
controls on the navigation system
screen. To adjust the sound, push the
AUDIO button, then enter the sound
grid by touching the SOUND icon on
the display.
While you are listening to the radio,
you can change to another band by
pressing the AUDIO button next to
the navigation system screen, and
then touching the desired band icon
(FM1, FM2, or AM).
AUTO SELECT, SCAN, and SOUND
are adjustable f rom the navigation
screen. For an explanation of these
f unctions, see pages and .
Touch the
A.SEL icon to activate the auto select
f unction. You will see A.SEL f lashing
on the display.
Touch the SCAN icon to
activate the scan function. You will
see SCAN on the display. Touch the
icon again to deactivate it. 138139
On vehicles with navigation system
Operating the Radio on the
Navigation System Screen
AUTO SELECT
SCANA djust ing t he Sound
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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AUDIO BUTTON
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