display HONDA RIDGELINE 2017 2.G Quick Guide

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n Talk Button Tips
For a list of available phone commands, see page 159.
•
When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•
To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say
your command.
•
When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.
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Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•
Reduce all background noise.
•
Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone on the ceiling.
•
Close the windows and moonroof*.
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HFL display
Phone: From the
Home screen,
display the phone
screen.
MENU: From the
phone screen,
select various
call options.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
display. Settings: Select
Phone from the
Settings screen
for phone pairing
and more.
*if equipped
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of

handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Models with touchscreen
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first p\
air your phone
to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use th\
e touchscreen
to make and enter selections.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Phone.
3.
Select Bluetooth Device List.
4.
Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5.
Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.
Select Continue.
6. The system searches for your phone. Select your
phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for HandsFreeLink
from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7. The system gives you a pairing code.
Compare it to the code that appears on your phone.
Connect to HFL from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable HondaLink Assist. Select On to enable
emergency collision notification (see page 87).
9.
Press BACK to exit the menu.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®

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Models with touchscreen
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone.
Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Standard message rates apply with your phone service provider.
This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
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Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can
view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fixed
phrases or call the sender.
1.
When the prompt appears, select Read.
2.
The message is displayed, and the system
reads it aloud.
3.
To reply: With the message open, select Reply, and
choose one of the six available responses.
Select Send to send the message. You cannot
create a new text message.
4.
To call the sender: With the message open,
select Call.
n Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and e-mail accounts, you can select \
only one of
them at a time to be active and receive notifications.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Phone.
3.
Select Select Account.
4.
Select Text Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Models with touchscreen
Siri™ Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone is paired to the syste\
m.
Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Smartphone screen
Talk button: Press and hold to activate
Siri Eyes Free mode. Say your command
after you hear the Siri tone. Hang-Up/Back button: Press to
deactivate Siri Eyes Free mode.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant” “Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song XYZ”
Notes: •
Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are no\
t displayed
in the vehicle.
•
Certain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
•
To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the aud\
io source to
Bluetooth Audio.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK

NAVIGATION
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AVIGATION
NAVIGATION*
Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system using
voice commands or the system controls.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
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Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to say voice commands.
BACK button: Press to cancel
a command or operation.
TALK button: Press to say
navigation commands.
n Talk Button Tips
•
When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
•
To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say
your command.
•
Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•
Reduce all background noise.
•
Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•
Close the windows and moonroof*.
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System Guidance Volume
Adjust the navigation system volume.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select System.
3.
Select the Sound/Beep tab.
4.
Adjust the Guidance Volume level.
5.
Press BACK to exit the menus.
*if equipped
n Navigation Display and Controls
Touch icons on the screen to enter information and make selections.
Navi: Display the
navigation screen.
BACK: Go back to
the previous display. MENU: Display
navigation options. Traffic flow
Current vehicle
position Traffic incident
icon Search icon
Map menu
MAP: Display the
map screen.

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n Traffic
View traffic flow and incidents in major metro areas. Traffic alerts are accompanied
by an audible beep. Pop-up messages and traffic information can be vie\
wed when
you are on the map screen. You can also select traffic to avoid. Traffic coverage is
limited in Canada.
Viewing traffic
1.
From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
2.
Select Traffic Conditions.
3.
Traffic icons are shown on the map. Select the
magnifying glass icon to display a full list of
traffic delays.
To mute traffic alerts and voice guidance: From the map screen, press MENU.
Select Mute. To lower voice guidance volume, see page 90.
Avoiding traffic on your route
1.
From the map screen, select the traffic icon.
2.
Select Traffic on Route.
3.
Select an incident to avoid from the list.
4.
Select the menu icon.
5.
Select Avoid.
DRIVING
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
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Exterior Checks •
Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exteri\
or lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•
Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
•
Make sure the hood is securely closed.
•
Make sure the trunk is closed and locked.
•
Make sure the tailgate is closed when not being used as an extended bed.\
•
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left u\
nder
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an exte\
nded period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried gra\
ss
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by\
a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials aft\
er you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•
Make sure the tires are in good condition.
•
Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any ice.
Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim around\
the doors.
When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
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Interior Checks •
Store or secure all items on board properly.
•
Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
•
Do not place anything in the front seat footwells.
Make sure to secure the floor mats.
•
If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \

the vehicle.
•
Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.
•
Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
•
Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll\

under the seats.
•
Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•
Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after.

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Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
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Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Brake pedal
n Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Press the parking brake with your foot.
To release: Press the brake pedal, then press the
parking brake until it releases. Parking brake
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle\
can be
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
NOTICE
n
Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hol\
d the brake
pedal firmly down.
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to\
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal may\
pulsate
slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake ped\
al, and
continue to hold it firmly down.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and\
size.
NOTICE
Intelligent Traction Management System
Adjusts vehicle handling performance while driving on various road surfa\
ces.
Press the Mode button to select one of four appropriate
modes. The mode you select appears on the multi-
information display (MID).
Normal: Provides balanced driving performance on most
road surfaces.
Snow: Use when driving on snowy road surfaces.
Mud*: Use when driving on muddy roads or off-road
surfaces.
Sand*: Use when driving on soft, sandy road or off-road
surfaces.
Cruise control/adaptive cruise control* is not available
when Snow, Mud, or Sand is selected.
Mode Butto n
AWD shown

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval beh\
ind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours.
Adaptive cruise control is not available when Snow, Mud*, or Sand* is selected for
Intelligent Traction Management (see page 109).
MAIN button
RES/+ button
CANCEL button
-/SET button Distance button
n Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1.
Press the MAIN button. The ACC indicator appears
in the MID.
2.
Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/
40 km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press the
-/SET button to set the speed.
n Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the RES/+ button to increase speed or the -/SET
button to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed
increases or decreases by 5 mph (5 km/h) until you
release it.
n Adjusting the Vehicle Distance
Press the Interval button to change the following
interval. Each time you press the button, the setting
cycles through extra long, long, middle, and short.
n Switching to Standard Cruise Control
Press and hold the Interval button. Cruise Mode appears in the multi-inf\
ormation
display. Press and hold the button again to switch back to ACC.
*if equipped
n During Operation
If a vehicle is detected ahead of you when ACC is
turned on, the system maintains, accelerates, or
decelerates your vehicle’s set speed to keep the
vehicle’s set following interval from the vehicle ahead. ACC indicator
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows down
abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you,
a beep sounds and BRAKE appears on the multi-
information display to alert you.Beep
ACC has limited braking capability.
When your vehicle speed drops below 22 mph (35 km/h), ACC will
automatically cancel and no longer will apply your vehicle’s brakes.
Always be prepared to apply the brake pedal when conditions require.
WARNING
n Canceling ACC
Press the CANCEL or MAIN button, or press the brake
pedal. The ACC indicator goes off.
Certain conditions may cause ACC to cancel
automatically. When this happens, the amber ACC
indicator appears on the instrument panel (see page
26).
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ when
your vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h).
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING

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*if equipped
LaneWatch™*
Check the passenger-side rear areas in the display when the right turn signal is
activated.
LaneWatch display
n Activating LaneWatch
Activate the right turn signal. The LaneWatch display
appears. Check the display for blind spots, and visually
confirm that it is safe to change lanes.
You can also press the LaneWatch button on the end
of the turn signal switch to view a constant real-time
display
. Press it again to turn the display off.
n Changing Settings
Customize the display and how and when the display
appears.1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Camera.
3.
Select LaneWatch.
4.
Select an option and make the preferred changes.
5.
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doi\
ng so
may result in a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while driving. Always look in your mirrors,
to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before\

changing lanes.
WARNING
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has limitations. Over-reliance on the system
may result in a collision.
*if equipped
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a dete\
cted lane and
visual and tactile alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its\
lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected left or right
side lane markings without a turn signal activated, the
system provides visual and tactile alerts.
A Lane Departure message appears on the MID, and the
steering wheel vibrates. Steering torque is also applied
to help keep your vehicle within your driving lane. Take
appropriate action to stay within your driving lane.
Steering assistance
n Turning the System On or Off 1.
Press the MAIN button. LKAS appears in the MID.
2. Press the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear in the
MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when the system
operates.
3.
Press the MAIN button or the LKAS button to turn
the system off.
Important Safety Reminder
LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a substitute for your vehicle control.
The system does not work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or fail to steer
the vehicle.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may refl\
ect onto the
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Do not use when towing.

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n Turning CMBS On or Off
Press and hold the CMBS OFF button. A beep sounds
and a message appears in the MID. The CMBS
indicator appears when the system is off.
CMBS
OFF
button
Important Safety Reminder
CMBS is designed to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It \
does not prevent
collisions nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your responsibility to operate the
brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately according to the driving co\
nditions.
Parking Sensor System*
When the system senses an object when you are parking or backing up, ind\
icators
appear on the display and a series of beeps will sound.
Screen indicators
n Turning the System On or Off
Press the parking sensor button to turn the system on
or off. A green indicator light appears on the button
when the system is on.
*if equipped
*if equipped
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
Alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spot while \
driving 20 mph (32
km/h) or higher.
When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot, the blind
spot indicator turns on and stays lit until the area is clear.
When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is detected, the
blind spot indicator blinks and a beep sounds until the area
is clear or the turn signal is off.
Comes on
Blinks
n Changing Settings
Determine the warning type, or turn the system off.
1.
From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Vehicle. The vehicle must be in Park (P).
3.
Select Driver Assist System Setup.
4.
Select an alert type, or turn the system off.
5.
Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over-reliance on the system may result
in a collision. The system is for your convenience only.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doi\
ng so may
result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the b\
lind spot
information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind \
you for
other vehicles before changing lanes.
WARNING

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*if equipped
Cross Traffic Monitor*
Alerts you if a detected vehicle is approaching from a rear corner when \
your vehicle is
in Reverse (R) at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or lower, which can be helpful when backing
out of parking spaces.
Off icon
An arrow icon appears
on the side of an
approaching vehicle.
The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away fro\
m your vehicle,
and it may not detect pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
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Turning the System On or Off
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Camera.
3.
Select Cross Traffic Monitor.
4.
Select On or Off.
5.
Press BACK to exit the menu.
You can also select the icon on the lower right corner
of the screen when the monitor is on to
turn it off.
This system cannot detect all approaching vehicles and may not detect an\

approaching vehicle at all.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to back up the vehicle bef\
ore
doing so may result in a collision.
Do not solely rely on the system when reversing; always also use your
mirrors, and look behind and to the sides of your vehicle before reversi\
ng.
CAUTION
Multi-View Rear Camera
When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind \
your vehicle is
shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.
Wide view Normal view Top down view
Press the selector knob (color audio system) or touch icons on the scr\
een
(touchscreen) to toggle between views.
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Changing Settings
Turn the guidelines on or off.
Models with color audio system 1.
Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2.
Select Settings.
3.
Select Rear Camera.
4.
Select Camera Guidelines.
5.
Select On or Off.
6.
Press the Back button to exit the menus.

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Models with touchscreen
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.
Select Camera.
3.
Select one of the options.
Fixed Guidelines: Guidelines appear when you
change the gear to Reverse. Select On or Off.

Dynamic Guidelines: Guidelines move as you turn
the steering wheel. Select On or Off.
4.
Press BACK to exit the menu.
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see the corner ends of the bumper or what is
underneath the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects appear closer or farther than they \
actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up. Certain c\
onditions (such as weather,
lighting, and high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do not rely on the rearview display,
which does not give you all information about conditions at the rear of \
your vehicle.
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performan\
ce and safety
of your vehicle.
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Fuel Information
Use of unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher is recommended.
Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help pr\
event
fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good \
performance,
fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the use of

gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT\
, if
such gasoline is available.
NOTICE n
How to Refuel
1.
The fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is most
accessible.
2.
Turn off the engine.
3.
Press the fuel fill door release button on the
driver’s door. The fuel fill door opens.
4.
Place the end of the filler nozzle on the lower part
of the filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully.
5.
After filling, wait about 5 seconds before removing
the filler nozzle. Close the fuel fill door by hand.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
WARNING
NOTICE
The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only service station fi\
ller nozzles for
refueling. Use of smaller diameter tubes (e.g., to siphon fuel for othe\
r uses) or other
non-service station devices can damage the area in and around the fill\
er opening.
NOTICE