display HONDA RIDGELINE 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the power
mode in ON.
1.Select , then select Settings.
2. Select Clock/Info , then Clock
Adjustment .
3. Adjust the hours and minutes by selecting
/.
4. Select OK to set the time.
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
The clock is automatica lly updated through the
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be
adjusted.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 295
Models with navigation system
All models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+ or (- button to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
To brighten: Press the
(+ button.
To dim: Press the
(- button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the multi-
information display while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
The brightness of the in strument panel will be
reduced when the following conditions:
•The power mode is in ON.
•The light switch is in any position other than off
and it is da rk outside.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( + Button
(- Button

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
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Controls
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar) and door mirror positions
with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or smart
entry system, the seat and door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset
positions.
When you enter the vehicle, the multi-in formation display briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
•Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in
(P.
• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves to the
DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.
1 Driving Position Memory System*
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the automatic seat and d oor mirrors adjustment
function. 2 Customized Features P. 295
The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF. 2 Customized Features P. 295
System Operation
The system will not operate if:
•The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).•Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.
•The seat position is adju sted while in operation.•The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.
DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using th e driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
During idle-stops, the climate control system may
have reduced cool ing performance.
To return it back to the original condition, press the
Auto Idle Stop system OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the (ON/OFF) button switches the
climate control system be tween on and off. When
turned on, the system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Floor and
windshield
defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor,
and back of the
center console vents
Dashboard and
back of the center
console vents
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
(Recirculation) Button
Fan Control Button A/C
(Air Conditioning)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control
Switch
(Windshield Defroster)
ButtonSYNC (Synchronized) Button
(ON/OFF) Button
MODE Button

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uuClimate Control System uRear Climate Control System
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Controls
Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is runni ng and the climate control system is
operating.
1. Press the REAR (Rear ON/OFF) button.
2. Press the RR SETTINGS button.
u The system adjusts the rear climate control system.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press the REAR (Rear ON/OFF)
button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1 Rear Climate Control System
LOCK appears on the rear control panel while the
rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear
control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the
rear control panel.
Models with REAR LOCK button
1 Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel
Press the REAR LOCK button to turn the rear lock
mode on and off.
While the rear lock mode is on, the rear control panel
is disabled.
u REAR LOCK appears on the display.
Models with REAR LOCK button
REAR LOCK
Button
(Rear ON/OFF) Button RR SETTINGS Button

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 196
USB Port(s) ....................................... 197
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 199
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 200
Audio Remote Controls .................... 201
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 203
Audio/Information Screen ................ 204
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 221
Display Setup ................................... 222
Voice Control Operation .................. 224
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 228
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 231 Playing a CD .................................... 239
Playing an iPod.................................... 242
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) ...................... 245
Playing Pandora ®*............................ 249
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 251
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 254
HondaLink ®..................................... 256
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 261
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 263
Apple CarPlay .................................. 264
Android Auto................................... 267
Truck Bed Audio System
*................ 271
Canadian models
Models with navigation system
Audio Error Messages ...................... 272
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 276
Customized Features ........................ 295
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver .... 320
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 323
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
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Features
USB Port(s)
■On the front co nsole compartment
The USB port (1.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potent ial issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cellular
phone, and 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 that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to 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 backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
The USB port can supply up to 1.5A/2.5A of power. It
does not output 1.5A/2.5A unless the device
requests.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
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

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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 deal er and have the audio unit checked.

uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
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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 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 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.
* Not available on all models

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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
: Select to go to the home screen.
2 Using the audio/information screen
P. 205
: Select to display any mode.
The available modes include Sound, View
Radio Text , Music Search, and play modes.
: Select to go back to the previous display
when the icon is illuminated.
: Select to change the audio/information
screen brightness.
Select once and select
(- or (+ to make
an adjustment. u Each time you select , the mode
switches among the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List P. 229, 230
2 Music Search List P. 240, 243, 252
2 Scan P. 229, 238, 241, 253
2 Play Mode P. 241, 244, 253
(Day/Night) Icon
(Home) Icon
(Menu) Icon
(Back) Icon