2018 Honda Ridgeline Owners Manual - TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION

Use simple gestures-including touching, swiping, and scrolling-to operate certain audio functions.

Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for distraction. You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands.

Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.

You can use the microfiber cleaning cloth included in the glovebox kit to remove dust or fingerprints from the touchscreen.

Smartphone Connection: Use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Audio: Display current audio information.

• Honda Link
• Basic HFL Operation

Models with touchscreen

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To check phone compatibility, visit

Open Web Page

(U.S.) or

(Canada). Standard data rates may apply with your phone service provider.

To get more information on HondaLink features and to download the app, visit

Open Web Page

(U.S.) or

Open Web Page

(Canada).

• Touchscreen Operation
• Basic HFL Operation
• Wi-Fi Connection

Models with touchscreen

You can connect the audio system to the internet using Wi-Fi and use online services through the touchscreen. If your compatible phone has hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Follow the steps below to set up Wi-Fi when the vehicle is stopped. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.

1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
3. Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status, and select On.
4. Select Wi-Fi Network List. Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
5. Select the network you want to connect to the system. If the phone you want to connect does not appear, select Scan.
6. Select Connect.
7. Enter a password for your phone. Select OK. The Wi-Fi symbol is displayed on the list when connection is successful.

• Touchscreen Operation
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• FM/AM Radio

Connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system. You can use the touchscreen to make a phone call, listen to music, and more. Visit the Apple CarPlay website for more information.

1. Connect the iPhone to the front USB port (1.5A) (see "Basic Audio Operation").
2. Apple CarPlay requires you to send vehicle information to Honda. Select Enable Once, Always Enable, or Cancel. Your phone may prompt you to allow access for CarPlay to be launched.
3. From the HOME screen, select Apple CarPlay.
   

4. Select a menu option.

   

   Phone: Access your contacts, make phone calls, or listen to voicemail. While connected to Apple CarPlay, calls can only be made through Apple CarPlay, not through Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.

   Music: Play music stored on your iPhone.

   Maps: View a map and operate navigation. You can only use Apple CarPlay or the pre-installed navigation system to set a destination with routing guidance.

   Messages: View and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you aloud by the system.

Once connected, press and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel to operate the system using voice commands with Siri® Eyes Free (see "Siri Eyes Free ").

Depending on use, Apple CarPlay can share certain vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed, and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone. See Apple's privacy policy for details regarding Apple's use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay. Use of CarPlay is at user's own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay vehicle integration is provided "as is," and Honda cannot guarantee CarPlay operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in CarPlay software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use CarPlay when conditions allow you to do so safely. See your Owner's Manual on the Owner Information CD or at Open Web Page (U.S.) or Open Web Page (Canada) for further license and warranty terms.

• Wi-Fi Connection
• Touchscreen Operation
• Basic Audio Operation

Models with touchcreen

Connect a compatible Android phone to the system. You can use the touchscreen to make a phone call, listen to music, and more. Visit the Android Auto website for more information.

Park in a safe place before connecting your smartphone and launching any compatible apps.

1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone.
2. Connect the phone to the front USB port (see "Basic Audio Operation"). The phone is automatically paired. A tutorial also appears.
3. From the HOME screen, select Android Auto.
4. Android Auto requires you to send vehicle information to Honda. Select Enable Once, Always Enable, or Cancel.
   NOTICE
   When you first use Android Auto, a tutorial will appear on the screen. We recommend you complete this tutorial while safely parked before using Android Auto.
5. Select a menu option.
   

   Maps (Navigation): View Google Maps and operate navigation. You can only use this system or the pre-installed navigation system to set a destination with routing guidance. You cannot enter destinations using the keyboard while the vehicle is moving.

   Phone: Make phone calls or listen to voicemail. While connected to Android Auto, calls can only be made through Android Auto, not through Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.

   Home (Google Now): Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that appear only when needed.

   Music: Play music from compatible apps. Select this icon to switch between music apps.

   Return to HOME screen: Go back to the vehicle system HOME screen.

   Voice: Use voice commands via Google Voice Search to operate Android Auto. You can also press and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel (see "Basic HFL Operation ") to say voice commands.

Depending on use, Android Auto can share certain vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed, and other operating conditions) with Google and its service providers. See Google privacy policy for details regarding Google's use and handling of data uploaded by Android Auto. Use of Android Auto is at user's own risk, and is subject to agreement to the Android Auto terms of use, which are presented to the user when the Android Auto application is downloaded to the user's Android phone. Android Auto vehicle integration is provided "as is," and Honda cannot guarantee Android Auto operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in Android Auto software/Android operating system, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use Android Auto when conditions allow you to do so safely. See your Owner's Manual on the Owner Information CD or at Open Web Page (U.S.) or Open Web Page (Canada) for further license and warranty terms.

• Wi-Fi Connection
• Touchscreen Operation
• Basic Audio Operation

Models with touchscreen

Play FM or AM radio stations.

*if equipped

• SiriusXM Radio*

Models with touchscreen

Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact your dealer, or visit Open Web Page (U.S.) or Open Web Page (Canada).

To learn about additional features-such as multi-channel preset, replay, or SportsFlash - see your Owner's Manual on the Owner Information CD or visit Open Web Page (U.S.) or Open Web Page (Canada).

Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

XM® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Radio, Inc.

*if equipped

• FM/AM Radio

Models with touchscreen

The system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats. Insert a CD to begin automatic playback.

• Bluetooth Audio
• FM/AM Radio

Models with touchscreen

Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle's audio system. Connect your device to the USB port (see "Basic Audio Operation").

• Basic Audio Operation
• Apple CarPlay
• Wi-Fi Connection

Models with touchscreen

Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle's audio system. Connect your device to the USB port (see "Basic Audio Operation").

• Apple CarPlay
• iPod
• Wi-Fi Connection

Models with touchscreen

Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle's audio system. Visit Open Web Page (U.S.) or phone

(Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see "Pairing a Phone").

• Pairing a Phone
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto

Models with touchscreen

Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle's audio system. Visit Open Web Page to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider. Available in the U.S. only.

Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.

For iPhone:

• Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see "Pairing a Phone") or USB port (see "Basic Audio Operation").
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if necessary.

For other compatible smartphones:

• Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see "Pairing a Phone").

*If equipped. Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.

• Bluetooth Audio
• Pairing a Phone
• Basic Audio Operation

Models with touchscreen

Send audio system content to outside the vehicle by using the truck bed liner as a speaker.

From the Home screen, select Truck Bed Audio.

Select On or Off.

• Touchscreen Operation
• FM/AM Radio
• Tailgate and Trunk Operation
• In-Bed Conveniences