2018 Honda Ridgeline Owners Manual - Basic Audio

Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod or iPhone. Install the flash drive or cable connector to the USB port.

Models with color audio system

The USB port (1.0A) is located inside the center console and is for playing audio and charging devices.

Models with touchscreen

The USB port (1.5A) in the front console is for playing audio, charging devices, and connecting Apple CarPlay (see "Apple CarPlay") or Android Auto (see "Android Auto").

There is one USB port inside the center console. It is for playing audio and/or charging devices.

There are two USB ports on the back of the center console. They are for charging only.

iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.

Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.

1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device into the jack. The audio system switches to AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.

Open the socket cover to use power when the vehicle is on.

Power sockets are located in the front console and inside the center console.

You can operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.

SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio modes.

/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or folders.

+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.

Menu button*: From the audio screen, press to choose options for the current audio mode. Use the +/- buttons and the SOURCE button to scroll and enter selections.

FM/AM/SiriusXM Radio*

Press or for the next or previous station.

Press and hold or for the next or previous strong station.

CD/iPod/USB/Bluetooth Audio

Press or for the next or previous track.

Press and hold or for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).

Pandora (U.S. only)

Press for the next song.

Press and hold or for the next or previous station.

Adjust various sound settings.

Models with color audio system

Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.

1. Press the Sound button.
2. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it using the selector knob.
3. Press the Back button to exit the menu.

Models with touchscreen

Make selections using the touchscreen.

1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and adjust the setting.
5. Select OK when complete.