CD player HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 1.G User Guide

When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly or possibly jam in the drive.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the CD changer.
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality CDs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythe
system.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
General Inf ormation
Protecting CDs
Protecting Your CDs
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The in-dash disc player/changer has
a sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs
Poor quality discs
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Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your CDs
Features
199
With Label/
Sticker
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
Using Printer
Label KitSealed With Plastic
Ring
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer. Cause
Error Message Solution
199
High Temperature
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical Error
Servo Error
Disc Error Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s).
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page199).Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
force the disc out the player.
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page199).
On models without navigation system
On models with navigation system
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CD Player/Changer Error Messages
Features
201
HEAT ERROR
HOT
UNSUPPORTED UNSUPPORT BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
PUSH EJECT
MECH ERROR
CHANGER ERROR CHKDISCLOAD BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
CHECK DISC
DISC ERROR1
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .340
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Brake Lights .340
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Bed Lights .343
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Daytime Running Lights .339
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Fog Lights .339
Front Turn Signal /Parking/ .......................
Hazard Lights .338
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Headlights .336
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High-mount Brake Light .341
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License Plate Lights .342
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .340
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Specif ications .389
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Bulbs, Halogen .336,339
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Capacities Chart .388,389
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .55
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Cargo Hooks .118,137
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Carrying Cargo .259
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .198
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CD Changer .181,189CD Player/Changer Error
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Messages .201
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CD Player .175
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Certif ication Label .386
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Chains, tire .354
Change Oil ........................................
How to .327
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When to .313
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Changing a Flat Tire .361
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Charging System Indicator .63,374
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .269
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Childproof Door Locks .104
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Child Saf ety .34
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Booster Seats .52
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Child Seats .41
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Important Saf ety Reminders .34
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Inf ants .39
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Larger Children .51
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tether .43,48
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Where Should a Child Sit? .35
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Child Seats .41
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points .48 ...............
Climate Control System .152
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Clock .205
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Coat Hooks .138
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Code, Audio System .204
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CO in the Exhaust .397
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Compact Spare Tire .360
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Compass .210
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Console Compartment .136
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Consumer Inf ormation .404
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
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Adding .329
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Checking .253
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Proper Solution .329
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Courtesy Light .143
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .397
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .67
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Operation .207
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Cup Holders .137
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Customer Service Of f ice .404
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