radio controls HONDA RIDGELINE 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 55Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 128 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 130
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 140 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 142
Interior Lights/Convenience It ems P. 171Climate Control System* P. 188
Audio System Basic Operation P. 206, 224 Audio Error Messages P. 294
Customized Features P. 317
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 430 When Driving P. 432 Braking P. 488
Refueling P. 512 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 515
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 525 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 537
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 545 Battery P. 554 Remote Transmitter Care P. 555
Cleaning P. 557 Accessories and Modifications P. 563
Engine Does Not Start P. 576Jump Starting P. 579 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 582
Fuses P. 589 Emergency Towing P. 594
Refueling P. 596
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 603 Reporting Safety Defects P. 604
Authorized Manuals P. 609 Customer Service Information P. 610
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 109
FeaturesP. 199
DrivingP. 409
MaintenanceP. 517
Handling the UnexpectedP. 565
InformationP. 599
IndexP. 611

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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P204)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode:
FM1/FM2/AM/USB/iPod/
Bluetooth ® Audio/AUX
Press to change the audio mode:
FM/AM/SiriusXM
*/CD*/USB/iPod/
Pandora ®*/Bluetooth® Audio/AUX
(+ / (- Button
SOURCE
Button
/ Button
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD
*/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
The smart entry remote batte ry lasts about two years.
This changes by how often you use the remote.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic device such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry with push button start system.
However, the alarm goes off if a door is opened with the key and the shift lever is
moved out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently , some exterior lights flash.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the smart entry remote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accident al movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

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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 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
* Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
214
Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select the station, then press .
■Update List
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select Update List, then press .
■Radio text
Displays the radio text informat ion of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings, then press .
3. Rotate to select RDS Settings, then press .
4. Rotate to select Radio Text, then press .
■Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Scan, then press .
To turn off scan, press .
■Radio Data System (RDS)1 Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
reset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6
stations each.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 204
1Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the frequency display
changes to the station name. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the display
changes from the statio n name to the frequency.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
250
Features
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.
You can also store a preset station by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
3. Select the Preset tab.
4. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.
Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.
1. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select the station.
■Manual update
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select Refresh.
■Preset Memory
■Station List
1Preset Memory
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or
select SOURCE on the screen.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 204
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
preset memory.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license
from iBiquity Digital Cor poration. U.S. and Foreign
Patents. HD Radio
TM and the HD, HD Radio, and
“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity
Digital Corp.
Models with HD RadioTM