HONDA RIDGELINE 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 200
USB Port(s) ....................................... 201
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 202
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 203
Audio Remote Controls .................... 204
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 206
Audio/Information Screen ................ 207
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 211
Display Setup ................................... 212
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 213
Playing an iPod ................................ 215
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 218
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................. 221
Models with color audio system
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 224
Audio/Information Screen ................ 225
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 242
Display Setup ................................... 243
Voice Control Operation .................. 245
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 249
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 253
Playing a CD .................................... 261
Playing an iPod ................................ 264
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 267
Playing Pandora ®............................. 271
Models with Display Audio
Canadian models
Models with navigation system
U.S. models
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 273
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 276
HondaLink ®..................................... 278
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 283
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 285
Apple CarPlay .................................. 286
Android Auto .................................. 289
Truck Bed Audio System
*................ 293
Audio Error Messages ...................... 294
General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 298
Customized Features ........................ 317
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*... 348
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ..... 351, 376
* Not available on all models

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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio* service. It can also
play audio CDs*, WMA/MP3/AAC files*, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audi o system from the buttons
* and knobs* on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface*.
1 About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio*,
contact a dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 298
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio*, Inc.
Models with Display Audio
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
Models with Display Audio
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
Models with color audio system
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Features
USB Port(s)
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■On the front console compartment*
The USB port (1.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a mobile
phone, and charging devices.
■On the back of the console
compartment*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.
1 USB Port(s)
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk
drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.
•We recommend keeping y our data backed up
before using the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A/1.5A/2.5A of
power. It does not output 1.0A/1.5A/2.5A unless the
device requests.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have conne cted a music player to it.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
On the front console
compartment
In the console compartment
On the back of the console
compartment
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio
devices.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to AUX mode by pressing the CD/
AUX button.
You can return to AUX mode by selecting SOURCE
on the audio screen.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio

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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s se curity code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrie ve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
U.S. models

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the a udio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2 AM USB/iPod Bluetooth®
Audio AUX
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*CD* USB iPod 
Pandora®* Bluetooth ® Audio AUX
(+ (- (Volume) Buttons
Press
(+: To increase the volume.
Press
(-: To decrease the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD
*, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD (MP3/WMA/AAC)
*, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions ma y not be operated.
Button
SOURCE Button
Button
(+ Button
(- Button
(Menu)
Button*
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Steering Wheel (Menu) Button
• When listening to the radio
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset, or
Seek.
• When listening to the HD Radio
TM *
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset, or
Seek.
• When listening to the SiriusXM ®
*
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset,
Channel , or Category.
• When listening to a CD
* or USB flash drive
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Repeat, or
Random .
• When listening to an iPod
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Repeat or Shuffle.
• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Pause or Play.
• When listening to a Pandora ®
*
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Bookmark, or Play/
Pause .
1Audio Remote Controls
The button is availabl e only when the audio
mode is FM, AM, SiriusXM ®
*, CD*, USB, iPod,
Pandora ®*, or Bluetooth ® Audio.
Models with Display Audio
Models with Display Audio
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK
button to access some audio functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available ch oices. Press to set
your selection.
MENU/CLOCK button: Press to select any
mode.
The available modes include the wallpaper,
display, clock, langu age setup, and play
modes. Play modes can be also selected from
scan, random, repeat, and so on.
(Back) button: Press to go back to the previous display.
(Sound) button: Press to select the sound setting mode.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change the audio/information screen brightness.
Press , then adjust th e brightness using .
u Each time you press , the mode switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and OFF mode.
Models with color audio system1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Menu Items 2 Wallpaper Setup P. 209
2 Display Setup P. 212
2 Scan P. 214, 220
2 Play Mode P. 217, 220
2 RDS Settings P. 214
One of the operating system s used in this unit is
eCos.
For software license terms and condition, visit their
website (eCos license URL:
http://ecos.sourceware.org/license-overview.html )
For source code disclo sure and other details
regarding eCos, visit:
http://www.hondaopensource2.com
Press the SOURCE, , , or button on the
steering wheel to cha nge any audio setting.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 204
(Back)
Button
Selector
Knob
MENU/
CLOCK
Button
(Day/Night)
Button
(Sound)
Button
Menu Display

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Continued
Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various
setup options.
■Switching the Display
Audio/Information Screen
Audio
Clock/Wallpaper

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Audio
Shows the current audio information.
■Clock/Wallpaper
Shows a clock screen or an image you import.
■Change display
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings, then press .
3. Rotate to select Display Change, then press .
4. Rotate to select Wallpaper, then press .
u If you want to return to the audio/information screen, select Audio.