Honda Ridgeline (2023 year). Manual in english

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

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To delete a modified voice tag

Select .

Select

Settings

Select

System

Select the

Voice Recog

tab.

Select

Phonebook Phonetic

Modification

Select the phone you want to delete
phonetic modification.

Select a contact name you want to delete.

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

Select

Delete

The selected contact name has been
selected.

Select

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

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To delete all modified voice tags

Select .

Select

Settings

Select

System

Select the

Voice Recog

tab.

Select

Phonebook Phonetic

Modification

Select the phone you want to delete
phonetic modification.

The contact name list appears.

Select

Delete All

You will receive a confirmation message on
the screen, then select

Yes

You can make calls by inputting any phone
number, or by using the imported
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or
redial.

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Making a Call

Making a Call

Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by
voice from most screens.

Press the

button and say the voice tag name.

Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of
the person you are calling through the audio
speakers.

While there is an active connection with Apple
CarPlay, phone calls cannot be made with
HandsFreeLink

and are only made from Apple

CarPlay.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

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To make a call using the imported
phonebook

Go to the

Phone menu

screen.

Phone menu screen

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Select

Phonebook

Select a name.

You can also search by letter. Select

Search

Use the keyboard on the touch screen for
entering name.

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using a phone number

Go to the

Phone menu

screen.

Phone menu screen

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Select

Dial

Select a number.

Use the keyboard on the touch screen for
entering numbers.

Select

Dial

Dialing starts automatically.

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AAA
BBB

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AAA
BBB
CCC

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

To make a call using redial

Go to the

Phone menu

screen.

Phone menu screen

P. 336

Select

Redial

Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using the Call History

Call history is stored by

All

Dialed

Received

, and

Missed

Go to the

Phone menu

screen.

Phone menu screen

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Select

Call History

Select

All

Dialed

Received

, or

Missed

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using a Speed Dial entry

Go to the

Phone menu

screen.

Phone menu screen

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Select

Speed Dial

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

To make a call using redial

Press and hold the

button to redial the last

number dialed.

To make a call using the Call History

The call history displays the last 20 all, dialed,
received, or missed calls.
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the
system.)

To make a call using a Speed Dial entry

When a voice tag is stored, press the

button to

call the number using the voice tag.

Speed Dial

P. 344

Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by
voice from any screen.
Press the

button and follow the prompts.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds (if activated) and the

Incoming call

screen appears.

Press the

button to answer the call.

Press the

button to decline or end the call.

The following options are available during a call.

Mute

: Mute your voice.

Transfer

: Transfer a call from the system to your phone.

Touch Tones

: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-

driven phone system.

The available options are shown on the lower
half of the screen.

Select the option.

The mute icon appears when

Mute

selected. Select

Mute

again to turn it off.

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Receiving a Call

Receiving a Call

Call Waiting

Press the

button to put the current call on hold to

answer the incoming call.

Press the

button again to return to the current

call.
Select

Ignore

to ignore the incoming call if you do

not want to answer it.
Press the

button if you want to hang up the

current call.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen instead of the

and

buttons.

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Options During a Call

Options During a Call

Touch Tones

: Available on some phones.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen.

Mute Icon

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

HFL can display newly received text or e-mail messages as well as the last 20
messages received on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud
and replied to using a fixed common phrase.

A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text or e-mail message.

Select

Read

to listen to the message.

The text or e-mail message is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading
out the message.

To discontinue the message read-out, select

Stop

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Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.

The system can only receive messages that are sent as
text (SMS) messages. The message sent using the
data services will not be displayed in the list.

With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 of the last text and/or e-mail messages received.

State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text/e-
mail message feature. Only use the text/e-mail message
feature when conditions allow you to do so safely.

When you receive a text or e-mail message for the
first time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are
asked to turn the

New Message Notification

setting to

To turn on or off the text/e-mail message
notice

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

If a paired phone has text or e-mail message accounts, you can select one of them
to be active and receive notifications.

Go to the

Phone settings

screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 333

Select the

Text/Email

tab, then

Select

Account

Select

Text Messages

or an e-mail

message account you want.

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Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account

Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account

You can also select an e-mail message account from
the folder list screen or the message list screen.

You can only receive notifications from one text or
e-mail message account at a time.

Select
Account

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

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Displaying text messages

Go to the

Phone menu

screen.

Phone menu screen

P. 336

Select

Text/Email

Select account if necessary.

Select a message.

The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.

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Displaying Messages

Displaying Messages

The

icon appears next to an unread message.

If you delete a message on the phone, the message
will also be deleted from the system. If you send a
message from the system, the message goes to your
phone’s outbox.

To see the previous or next message, select

on the message screen.

Message List

Text Message

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

Displaying e-mail messages

Go to the

Phone menu

screen.

Phone menu screen

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Select

Text/Email

Select

Select Account

if necessary.

Select a folder.

Select a message.

The e-mail message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.

Folder List

Message List

E-mail Message

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

Read or Stop reading a message

Go to the text or e-mail message screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

Displaying Messages

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Select

Stop

to stop reading.

Select

Read

again to start reading the

message from the beginning.

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Reply to a message

Go to the text or e-mail message screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

Displaying Messages

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Select

Reply

Select the reply message.

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

Select

Send

to send the message.

Message sent

appears on the screen

when the reply message was successfully
sent.

Reply to a message

The available fixed reply messages are as follows:

•

Talk to you later, I’m driving.

•

I’m on my way.

•

I’m running late.

•

Yes

•

You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

Only certain phones receive and send messages when
paired and connected. For a list of compatible
phones:

•

U.S.: Visit

automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/

or call 1-888-528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

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Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator

; you also can speak to the operator

when connected.

IMPORTANT:

For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation

constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at

www.hondalink.com/

TermsAndConditions

. In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency

services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.

*1 : Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not be sent to

the operator.

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In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.

You cannot use this emergency service when:

•

You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage
areas.

•

There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.

You cannot operate other phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select

Hang Up

to terminate the connection to your

vehicle.

Automatic collision notification

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

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To enable notification

Go to the

Phone settings

screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 333

Select the

Phone

tab, then

HondaLink

Assist

A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

Select

Off

To enable notification

Setting options:

•

: Notification is available.

•

Off

: Disable the feature.

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

•

Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.

•

Make sure the hood is securely closed.

If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

•

Make sure the tires are in good condition.

Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 516

•

Make sure the tailgate is fully closed when it is not being used as an extended
pickup bed.

•

Make sure the trunk is securely closed and locked.

•

Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also, check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

Store or secure all items on board properly.

Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

Maximum Load Limit

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•

Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.

•

Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.

An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.

•

If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

•

Securely close and lock all doors.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

P. 127

•

Adjust your seating position properly.

Adjust the head restraint, too.

Seats

P. 166

Adjusting the front head restraint positions

P. 171

•

Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.

Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

P. 163

Mirrors

P. 164

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Interior Checks

Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

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