audio HONDA RIDGELINE 2006 1.G Owners Manual

2006 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
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A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
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Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
..................................... .5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
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Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Features ........................................................................\
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How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................173
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
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The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................223
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................263
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
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ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................301
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................305
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Important Handling Information........................................................................\
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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
FRONT PASSENGER’S
AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.9,23)
(P.9,23)
(P.131)
(P.120)
(P.112)
(P.113)
(P.110)
(P.106)
(P.67)
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.106)
(P.108)
(P.80)
(P.102)
(P.177)
(P.175) (P.126)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
(P.57)
(P.159)
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.166)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT (P.76)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
VTM-4 LOCK
SHIFT LEVER
SEAT HEATERS
CRUISE CONTROLS
CRUISE BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MOONROOF SWITCH
BED LIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
HORN
(P.105)
(P.72) (P.117)
(P.73)
(P.206)
(P.163) (P.75)
(P.193)
(P.198)
(P.159) (P.163)
(P.76) (P.115) (P.101)SELECT BUTTON
RESET BUTTON
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS) (P.
67)
(P.67)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
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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(P.67)
(P.106)
(P.108)
(P.80)
(P.102)
(P.177) (P.175)(P.106) (P.110) (P.113) (P.131)
(P.120)
(P.126)
(P.112)
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
(P.159)
(P.57)
(P.166)
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.76)
SHIFT LEVER
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON
CRUISE
CONTROLS
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT VTM-4LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. BED LIGHT SWITCH MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
MOONROOF SWITCH
SEAT HEATERS
INTERIOR LIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
(P.105)
(P.72) (P.117)
(P.206)
(P.163)
(P.159) (P.76)(P.163)
(P.115)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.75)
(P.193) (P.198)
(P.101)
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
DIAL
(P.73) RESET BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON (P.67)
(P.67)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III). You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II). Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn of f the beeper.
TheshiftlevermustbeinPark
bef ore you can remove the key f rom
the ignition switch.
LOCK (0)
A CCESSORY (I)
ON (II) ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, ref er to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it. The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .120
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Using the A/C .124
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .126
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Rear Ventilation .127
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Dual Temperature Control .128
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Climate Control Sensors .130
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .131
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AM/FM Radio Reception .138
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 140
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Playing a CD, CD Changer . 146
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Protecting Your CDs .157
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .158
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Remote Audio Controls . 159
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Playing an Optional Audio Unit . 159
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Radio Thef t Protection . 160
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Setting the Clock .161
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Security System .162
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Cruise Control .163
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Compass .166
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .169
On all models except RT and
Canadian LX
Features
Features
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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
12 stations. Each side of the bars
(1 6) can store one station on AM,
and two stations on FM.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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On vehicles with navigation system
T o Play the A M/FM Radio
T o Select a Station
TUNE
SEEK
SCAN PRESET
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store
other f requencies on the preset bars
as previously described.
press the
A. SEL button. This restores the
presets you originally set.
Press the SOUND button repeatedly
to display the SUBWOOFER (if
equipped), BASS, TREBLE, FADER,
and BALANCE settings.
If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the auto select feature to
find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’
f lashes in the display, and the system
goes into scan mode f or several
seconds. It stores the f requencies of
six AM, and twelve FM stations in
the preset bars.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed af ter
pressing a preset bar if auto select
cannot f ind a strong station f or every
preset bar. Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the VOLUME knob
to adjust the setting to your liking.
When the level reaches the center,
youwillsee‘‘ ’’inthedisplay.
The system will automatically return
the display to the selected audio
mode about 5 seconds af ter you stop
adjusting a mode.
Adjusts the
strength of sound f rom the
subwoof er speaker.
Adjusts the bass.Adjusts the treble.
Adjusts the front-to-back
strength of the sound.
Adjusts the side-to-
side strength of the sound.
To turn of f auto select,
If equipped
Playing the AM/FM Radio
Adjusting the Sound
AUTO SELECT
SUBWOOFER
BASS
TREBLE
FADER
BAL ANCE
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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
the display.
Touch the SCAN icon to
activate the scan function. You will
see SCAN in the display. Touch the
icon again to deactivate it. 134 135
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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