Honda Ridgeline (2019 year). Manual - part 16

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Features

You can close specific apps running in the background on the system.

1. Select and hold 

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2. Select an app you want to close.
3. Select Stop.

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The display will return to the app list.

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Closing Apps

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Closing Apps

If you leave the apps used open in the background, 
some apps may stop operating properly next time 
using them.
If this happens close unused apps.

To close all apps on the system, select Stop All, then 
Yes.

You cannot close the apps of HondaLink® and 
Garmin

*

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* Not available on all models

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Some of the audio system’s apps can be updated wirelessly when connected via Wi-
Fi, or Bluetooth® in conjunction with the HondaLink® app installed on a compatible 
iOS or Android device. If an update is available, the audio system beeps and a 
notification is displayed at the top of the screen with the respective app’s update 
icon.

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To update an app:

1. From the top of the screen, swipe down to 

see the messages.

2. Select the software update notification 

from the list.

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Updating Apps

1

Updating Apps

The wireless updates are for the apps on the audio 
system only.

To update compatible apps on your iPhone or 
Android phone, please visit the App Store or Google 
Play Store, respectively.

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3. Select Download.

4. Select OK.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

1. Select .
2. Select Audio.
3. Select .
4. Select Sound.

Select a tab from the following choices:
• BASS-TRE: Bass, Treble
• FAD-BAL: Fader, Balance
• CTR-SUBW: Center, Subwoofer
• SVC: Speed Volume Compensation

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Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle 
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As 
you slow down, audio volume decreases.

You can also adjust the sound the following 
procedure.
1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Audio.
4. Select Sound.

When the Truck Bed Audio system is played select a 
tab from the following choices:

•

BASS-TRE: Bass, Treble

•

SUBW: Subwoofer

•

SVC: Speed Volume Compensation

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Display Setup

Features

Display Setup

You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Display tab.
5. Select Display Settings.
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select OK.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Display tab.
5. Select Background Color.
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select OK.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

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Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the Contrast and Black Level 
settings in the same manner.

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Changing the Screen’s Color Theme

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Select the current source icon, then select an icon on the source list to switch the 
audio source. 

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

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Selecting an Audio Source

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Limitations for Manual Operation

Select the source icon

Source Select Screen

Source List Icons

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Voice Control Operation

Features

Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the 

 (Talk) and 

 (hang-up/back) buttons on the 

steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are 

using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available navigation commands.

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• Close the windows.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone 

on the ceiling.

• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your 

command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

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Voice Recognition

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Voice Control Operation

When you press the 

 button, a helpful prompt asks 

what you would like to do. Press and release the 

 

button again to bypass this prompt and give a 
command.

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Voice Recognition

The voice control system can only be used from the 
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes 
noises from the front passenger’s side.

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Features

When the 

 (Talk) button is pressed, 

available voice commands appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “Voice 
Help” after the beep or select Voice Help.

You can see the list of commands in Voice 
Info on the Info menu screen. Select Info, 
then select 

. 

The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages, at certain screens.
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.

*1: Models with navigation system

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Voice Portal Screen

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Phone Call

This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the system recognizes the 
Phone call command, the screen will 
change the dedicated screen for the voice 
recognition of the phone.
• Dial by number
• Call history
• Redial
• Call <Your Contact Name>
• Call <Phone Number>
Phone Call commands are not available if 
using Apple CarPlay.

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Music Search

*1

This can be only used when the iPod or USB 
device is connected.

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Audio

*1

When the system recognizes the Audio 
command, the screen will change the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.
• Audio On
• Audio Off
• Radio FM
• Radio AM
• Radio SXM

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• DISC

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• Pandora

*

• iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora®

*

 cannot be used with Android 

Auto.

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Navigation

*1

The screen changes the navigation screen.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

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Voice Settings

The screen changes the Voice Recog tab 
on the System settings screen.

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Trip Computer

*1

The screen changes the trip computer 
screen.

* Not available on all models

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Voice Help

You can see a list of the available 
commands on the screen.
• Useful Commands

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• Phone Commands
• Audio Commands

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• Climate Control Commands

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• On Screen Commands
• Music Search Commands

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• General Commands

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• Voice Settings
• Getting Started
• All Commands

The system accepts these commands on the 
voice portal top screen.
• Call <Phone Number>
• Call <Your Contact Name>
• What time is it?
• What is today’s date?

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Useful Commands

The system accepts these commands on the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the phone.
• Call by Number
• Call by Name
• Call <Phone Number>
• Call <Your Contact Name>

The system accepts these commands on the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.

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Radio FM Commands

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• Radio tune to <87.7-107.9> FM
• Radio tune to <87.7 -107.9> HD <1-8> 

FM

• Radio FM preset <1-12>

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Radio AM Commands

• Radio tune to <530-1710> AM
• Radio AM preset <1-6>

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Radio SXM Commands

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• SXM channel <1-999>
• SXM channel <station name>
• Radio SXM preset <1-12>

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Phone Commands

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Audio Commands

*1

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DISC Commands

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• DISC play
• DISC play track <1-30>

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Pandora Commands

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• Pandora play

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iPod Commands

• iPod play
• iPod play track <1-30>
• Music Search
• What album is this?
• What am I listening to?

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USB Commands

• USB play
• USB play track <1-30>
• Music Search
• What album is this?
• What am I listening to?

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Bluetooth® audio Commands

• Bluetooth® audio play
NOTE:
Bluetooth® Audio commands may not work 
on some phones or Bluetooth® Audio 
devices.

* Not available on all models

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AUX-Audio commands

• AUX audio play

When On Screen Commands is selected, 
the explanation screen is displayed.

The system accepts these commands on the 
Music Search screen.

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Using Song By Voice

Song By Voice

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 is a feature that allows you 

to select music from your iPod or USB device 
using Voice Commands. To activate this 
mode, you must push the talk switch and 
say: “Music search”.

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Song By Voice Commands

• What am I listening to?
• Who am I listening to?
• Who is this?
• What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?

*1: Models with navigation system

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On Screen Commands

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Music Search Commands

*1

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Play Commands

• Play artist <Name>
• Play track/song <Name>
• Play album <Name>
• Play genre/category <Name>
• Play playlist <Name>
• Play composer <Name>

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List Commands

• List artist <Name>
• List album <Name>
• List genre/category <Name>
• List playlist <Name>
• List composer <Name>

• What time is it?
• What is today’s date? 

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General Commands

• Climate Control on
• Climate Control off
• Fan Speed <1-7>
• Temperature max heat
• Temperature max cool
• Temperature <57-87> degrees
• Defrost on
• Defrost off
• Air conditioner on
• Air conditioner off
• More
• Climate control automatic
• Vent
• Dash and floor
• Fan speed up
• Fan speed down
• Floor vents
• Floor and defrost
• Temperature up
• Temperature down

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Climate Control Commands

*1

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the volume.

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Seek Icons
Select 

 or 

 to search up 

and down the selected band for a 
station with a strong signal.

/AUDIO (Power/Audio) Icon

Select to turn the audio system 
on and off.

Open/Close Icon

*1

Displays/hides the detailed 
information.

 (Menu) Icon

Select to display the menu items.

Tune Icons
Select 

 or 

 to tune the radio 

frequency.

Audio/Information Screen

Scan Icon
Select to scan each station with a strong 
signal.

Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for preset memory. 
Select and hold the preset icon to store that 
station. Select 

 to display preset 7 onwards.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

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 icon 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 icon to display a list.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select the station.

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Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select the open/close icon to display a list.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select Refresh.

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Preset Memory

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Station List

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Preset 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.

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You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into 
preset memory.

HD Radio Technology manufactured under license 
from iBiquity Digital Corporation. 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 Radio

TM

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Features

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn 
off scan, select Cancel or 

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Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

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To find an RDS station from Station List

1. Select the open/close icon to display a list while listening to an FM station.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select the station.

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Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select the open/close icon to display a list while listening to an FM station.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select Refresh.

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Radio text

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
1. Select .
2. Select View Radio Text.

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Scan

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.

To turn off scan, select Cancel or 

.

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Scan

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Radio Data System (RDS)

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Radio 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 station name to the frequency.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Displays the subchannel list when an HD Radio

TM

 station is selected while listening to 

an FM station.
1. Select .
2. Select HD Radio Subchannel.
3. Select the channel number.

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HD Subchannel

Models with HD Radio

TM 

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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Features

Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the volume.

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Channel Icons
Select 

 or 

 to the previous 

or next channel.
Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 
channels at a time.

/AUDIO (Power/Audio) Icon

Press to turn the audio system 
on and off.

Open/Close Icon

*1

Displays/hides the detailed 
information.

 (Menu) Icon

Select to display the menu items.

Category Icons
Select 

 or 

 to display and select a 

SiriusXM® Radio category.

Audio/Information Screen

Scan Icon
Select to scan each channel.

Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for preset memory. 
Select and hold the preset icon to store that 
station. Select 

 to display preset 7 onwards.

Skip Icons
Select  

or  

to 

change 

section in the channel. Select and 
hold to move rapidly within the 
section.

Multi-Information Display

Album Art

Station Art

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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Features

1. Select .
2. Select Tune Mode.
3. Select Channel Mode or Category Mode.

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To Change the Tune Mode

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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In the channel mode, all available channels are 
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a 
channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).

There may be instances when SiriusXM® Radio does 
not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title). 
This does not indicate a problem with your audio 
system.

SiriusXM® Radio stations load in ascending order, 
which can take about a minute. Once they have 
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make 
your selections.

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or 
select SOURCE on the screen.

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Tune Start:
When you change to a preset channel, a song being 
played on that channel restarts from the beginning 
with this function. This can be turned on or off from 
the Audio settings screen.

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* Not available on all models