bluetooth HONDA RIDGELINE 2023 Owner's Manual

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Features
Bluetooth Device List
Default
PhonePhone
Edit Speed Dial
Ring Tone
Automatic Phone Sync
HondaLink Assist
Text/EmailEnable Text/Email
Select Account
New Message Notification
Cross Traffic Monitor*
CameraRear CameraFixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline
Default
* Not available on all models

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Features
Bluetooth On/Off Status
Default
Bluetooth/Wi-FiBluetooth
Bluetooth Device List
Edit Pairing Code
Wi-FiWi-Fi On/Off Status
Wi-Fi Network List
Wi-Fi Information
Android Auto
SmartphoneApple CarPlay
Default

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*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
Common
Sound
Adjusts the settings of the audio speakers’
sound.
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Adjusting the Sound P. 229
-6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (BASS and TREBLE ),
RR9 ~0*1 ~FR9 (FADER ),
L9 ~ 0*1~R9 (BALANCE ),
-6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (Center* and
Subwoofer ),
Off /Low /Mid
*1/
High (Speed Volume
Compensation )
Audio Source Pop-
UpSelects whether the list of selectable audio
source comes on when Audio is selected
on the home screen.
On /Off*1
[Your selected media]
Cover ArtTurns the cover art display on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device
ListPairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes
a paired phone.
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FM/AM
HD Radio Mode*Selects whether the audio system
automatically switches to the digital radio
waves or receives the analog waves only.
Auto*1/Analog
RDS INFOTurns on and off the RDS information.On*1/ Off
iPod or USB mode
FM/AM mode
* Not available on all models

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*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Phone
Phone
Bluetooth Device
ListPairs a new phone to HFL, connects or disconnects a
paired phone.
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Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
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Ring ToneSelects the ring tone.Fixed/Mobile Phone*1
Automatic Phone
SyncSets phonebook and call history data to be
automatically imported when a phone is paired to
HFL.
On*1/Off
HondaLink AssistTurns HondaLink ® Assist on and off.On*1/Off
Text/Email
Enable Text/EmailTurns the text/e-mail mess age function on and off.On/Off*1
Select AccountSelects a text or e-mail message account.—
New Message
NotificationSelects whether a pop-up al ert comes on the screen
when HFL receives a new text/e-mail messages.On /Off
DefaultCancels/Resets all cust omized items in the Phone
settings group as default.Yes /No

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*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Featur
es Description Sel ectable Settings
Bluetooth/
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth On/Off
StatusSelects to display the Bluetooth® status.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device
ListPairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired
phone, or creates a security PIN.
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Edit Pairing CodeEdits a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 339Random /Fixed*1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi On/Off StatusChanges the Wi-Fi mode.On /Off*1
Wi-Fi Network ListConnects, disconnects, or deletes the Wi-Fi network.—
Wi-Fi InformationShows the Wi-Fi informat ion of the head unit.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi group as default.Yes/No
Smart-
phone Apple
CarPlay
Sets up the Apple CarPlay connection. —
Android
Auto Sets up the Android Auto connection.
—
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Smartphone
group as default. Yes
/No

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/ ,
or call 1-888-528 -7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
To use the system, the Bluetooth On/Off Status
setting must be On.
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Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphones.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a stored voic e tag. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.
•If the microphones pick up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, select the audio
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio
controls on the steering wheel.
Up to five speed dial entries can be displayed among
a total of 20 that can be en tered. If there is no entry
in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.
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(Talk) Button
Volume up
(Hang-up/Back) Button
(Pick-up) Button
Volume down
SOURCE
Button (Menu) Button
Button

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(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the pho ne screen, or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous
command, or cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Menu) button: Press to display Speed Dial, Call History , or Redial on the
phone screen.
button: Press to select an item di splayed on the phone screen.
SOURCE button: Press to call a number listed in the selected item on the phone
screen.
To go to the Phone menu screen:
1. Select .
2. Select Phone to switch the displa y to the phone screen.
3. Select .1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Up to five call historie s can be displayed among a
total of 20 that can be entered. If there is no call
history, Call History is disabled.
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.

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Features
The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or i noperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with voice tags, phonebook names, or
numbers can be called using voice commands while the vehicle is in motion.
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■HFL Status Display1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
■Limitations for Manual Operation
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number Roaming Status

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HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSO RY or ON to use the system.
■Phone settings screen
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Phone .
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to th e system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving.
Disconnect a paired phone
from the system.
Bluetooth Device List(Existing entry list)
Disconnect
DeleteDelete a paired phone.
Add Bluetooth DevicePair a new phone to the system.
Phone
Connect a paired device to
the system.Connect
Connect
Connect

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Manual InputNew Entry
Import from Call History
Import from Phonebook
Edit
Delete
(Existing entry list)Edit Speed Dial
Delete All
Enter a phone number to store as a speed
dial number.
Select a phone number from the call history
to store as a speed dial number.
Delete all of the previously stored speed dial numbers. Select a phone number from the phonebook
to store as a speed dial number.
Edit a previously stored speed dial number.
●Change a name.●Change a number.●Create or delete a voice tag.
Delete a previously stored speed dial number.
Ring ToneSelect a fixed ring tone or the one from the connected cell phone.
Automatic Phone SyncSet phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.
Turn HondaLink
® Assist on and off.HondaLink Assist