2008 Honda Ridgeline Owners Manual

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Power Windows

DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

The windows operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

BACK WINDOW SWITCH

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any side window, or open and close the back window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window.

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To open or close the

AUTO driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly.

When you push the MAIN switch in, the passenger windows and the back window cannot be raised or lowered.

To cancel this feature, push on the switch again. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.

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Power Windows

AUTO REVERSE − If the driver’s window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.

Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.

If the driver’s window fuse is removed, the AUTO function may be disabled. The power window system needs to be reset after reinstalling the fuse.

1.

2.

Start the engine. Push down and hold the driver’s window switch until the window is fully open.

Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds.

If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

Back Window Your vehicle has a power back window.

Back Window Open Indicator

This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch from the ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without closing the back window. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, the indicator goes off after about 30 seconds. With the ignition switch in the LOCK (0) position, the indicator goes off after about 3
minutes.

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If you remove the ignition key and open the driver’s door without closing the back window, you hear five beeps and see the indicator blink. If you do not close the back window before the beeper stops, the indicator stops blinking but remains on. It will go off after about 3
minutes (see page

69

).

The back window is not designed to carry long items through it. Do not use the opened back window as a cargo area pass-through.

Opening the Side Windows with the Remote Transmitter You can open all of the side windows from the outside with the remote transmitter.

1.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door.

2.

Press the UNLOCK button a second time, and hold it. The passenger’s doors unlock, and all four side windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the button.

3.

To open the windows further, press the button again, within about 3 seconds.

You cannot close the windows with the remote transmitter.

Power Windows

UNLOCK BUTTON

Close

Open

Opening/Closing the Side Windows with the Key You can open and close the side windows with the key in the driver’s door lock.

To open: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key clockwise, then release it.

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Power Windows, Moonroof

3.

Turn the key clockwise again, and hold it. All four side windows start to open. To stop the windows, release the key.

4.

To open the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).

NOTE: If the windows stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3.

To close: 1.

Insert the key in the driver’s door lock.

2.

Turn the key counterclockwise, then release it.

3.

Turn the key counterclockwise again, and hold it. All four side windows start to close. To stop the windows, release the key.

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4.

To close the windows further, turn and hold the key again (within 10 seconds).

Moonroof

NOTE: If the windows stop before the desired position, repeat steps 2
and 3.

MOONROOF SWITCH

Ifequipped The moonroof has two positions: it can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can slide back into the roof. Use the switch near the left dashboard vent to operate the moonroof. The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position.

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). To close the

To tilt up the back of the moonroof, press and hold the center part of the switch ( moonroof, press and hold the upper part of the switch ( ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the lower part of the switch ( ). Release the switch when the moonroof gets to the desired position.

Make sure everyone’s hands are away from the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

Moonroof, Parking Brake

You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

Parking Brake

RELEASE HANDLE

If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

To apply the parking brake, push the pedal down with your foot. To release it, pull the release handle fully. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released, and the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position (see page

63

).

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2008 Ridgeline Ifequipped The rear view mirror has a compass function to indicate the vehicle’s direction. Refer to

Compass

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Parking Brake, Mirrors

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

Mirrors

TAB

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.

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AdjustingthePowerMirrors

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

4.

When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

HeatedMirrors

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

Mirrors

1.

2.

3.

SELECTOR SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).

Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

Ifequipped The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off.

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Interior Convenience Items

VANITY MIRROR

SUN VISOR

CENTER CONSOLE

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

CENTER UPPER POCKET ＊

GLOVE BOX

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS CENTER POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDER

COAT HOOK

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

CENTER LOWER POCKET

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

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Center Console

ConsoleCompartments The center console main compartment is under the tray and the beverage holder. You can access the main compartment in two ways (front or rear).

Your vehicle has a multi-function center console. It includes beverage holders, storage compartments, an armrest, a coin holder, and a storage tray.

To open the front of the compartment, squeeze the knob, and push it forward while sliding the beverage holder. To close, squeeze the knob and pull the compartment backward until the beverage holder latches.

Interior Convenience Items

To open the rear of the compartment, push the button at the end of the tray, then slide the tray forward. To close, slide the tray back in place.

There are two removable partitions in the main compartment. The partitions can be used to divide the main compartment, or can be stored at the front of the compartment. The console compartment light comes on when the instrument panel lights are on. CONTINUED

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Interior Convenience Items

CargoHooks

CARGO HOOKS

There are two cargo hooks for plastic grocery bags at the back of the center console. They are designed to hold light items. Heavy objects may damage the hooks.

COIN HOLDER

You can put small items in the upper console compartment. To use it, pull up on the lever and lift up the armrest.

Ifequipped The upper console compartment has a removable coin holder. Pull the coin holder straight up to remove it. To install it, push it down along the guides on the side of the compartment.

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Beverage Holders The center console has two beverage holders on the front. Your vehicle also has beverage holders in the rear seat armrest and the rear door panels.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door panel beverage holders when you close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door beverage holders.

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.

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Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling up on the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.

An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while driving.

Interior Convenience Items

Coat Hooks

Sunglasses Holder

SUNGLASSES HOLDER

These hooks are not designed for large or heavy items.

To open the sunglasses holder, push on the rear edge. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.

Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.

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Interior Convenience Items

Accessory Power Sockets

FRONT

REAR

None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. When both sockets are being used, the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less (10 amps).

There are three accessory power sockets in your vehicle. Two accessory power sockets are above the center pocket on the dashboard, and another is on the back of the center console.

These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).

To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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Sun Visor

Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.

Vanity Mirror

Interior Convenience Items

SUN VISOR

To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.

In this position, the sun visor can be adjusted by moving it on its slider. Do not use the extended sun visor over the inside mirror.

Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use it.

The light comes on when you pull up the cover.

The light will not come on if the sun visor is slid outward.

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Interior Lights

Interior Light Control Switch

Whentheswitchisinthedoorposition:

WhentheswitchisintheOFFposition:

None of the lights come on when a door is opened.

The map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pushing each lens. The rear map lights cannot be used.

The individual map lights and the rear console light come on when any door is opened, or when the remote transmitter or the key is used to unlock the doors. When the doors are closed, each individual map light can be turned on and off by pushing the lens.

The lights fade out about 30
seconds after all the doors are closed.

With any door left open and the key removed from the ignition switch, the lights stay on about 3
minutes, then go out.

DOOR POSITION

ON

OFF

Whentheinteriorlightcontrolswitchis intheONposition:

All the individual map lights and the rear console light come on and stay on as long as the switch remains in the ON position.

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Individual Map Lights Turn on a front individual map light by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off. With the interior light control switch in the door position, a rear map light can be turned on by pushing the lens. Push the lens again to turn it off.

The map lights stay on when the interior light control switch is in the door position and the map light switch is on.

Individual Interior Lights The courtesy light in each door comes on when you open that door. The light around the ignition switch only comes on when you open the driver’s door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light fades out in about 30 seconds.

The courtesy light in the back of the center console comes on when you open any door with the interior light control switch in the door position. After you close the doors, the light fades out.

Interior Lights

Courtesy Light

Ifequipped The courtesy light between the front map lights comes on when you turn the parking lights on. To adjust its brightness, turn the instrument panel brightness control dial on the dashboard (see page

78

).

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2008 Ridgeline If you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) without turning off the bed lights, the lights and the indicator will remain on, then go off after 20
minutes (see page

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Bed Lights

BED LIGHT SWITCH

To turn off the lights, push the light switch again, or close the tailgate and the In-Bed Trunk.

When you move the shift lever out of the Park position, the bed lights go off and cannot be used.

Your vehicle has bed lights in the pickup bed: a light on each front upper and rear bottom side. With the shift lever in the Park position, the bed lights come on when you push the bed light switch on the dashboard, swing open the tailgate, or open the In-Bed Trunk. The indicator on the instrument panel also comes on to remind you that the bed lights are on.

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Features

The heating and air conditioning system in your vehicle provides a comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions.

The standard audio system has many features. This section describes those features and how to use them. (If you have an optional audio system, refer to the operating instructions that came with it.)

Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio system that requires a code number to enable it.

OnallmodelsexceptRT,RTX,and CanadianLX The security system helps to discourage vandalism and theft of your vehicle.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Using the A/C Using Automatic Climate

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Control

Rear Ventilation

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.......... Dual Temperature Control . 134
.............. Climate Control Sensors . 135
.......... Playing the AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio Reception ............ . 142
Playing the XM Satellite Radio . 144
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Playing a CD, CD Changer Protecting Your CDs . 161
.................... CD Player/Changer Error

Messages

................................... ................ ... ................. .......................... ............................ ............................... .........................................

Remote Audio Controls Playing an Optional Audio Unit Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Cruise Control Compass HomeLink Universal

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Transceiver

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RT,RTX,and CanadianLXmodels

FAN CONTROL DIAL

MAX A/C BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

MODE BUTTONS

RTS,RTL,and CanadianEXLmodels

AUTO BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

FAN CONTROL BUTTONS

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

OFF BUTTON

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

DUAL BUTTON

WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

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On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models, see pages for information on automatic climate control and semi-automatic operation.

and

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Fan Control OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels Turn the dial clockwise to increase the fan speed and airflow. Turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease it.

OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models Select the fan speed by pressing the fan control buttons ( ). The fan speed is shown in vertical bars on the display.

or

Temperature Control OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels Turning this dial clockwise increases the temperature of the airflow.

OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models The driver and passenger can select independent temperature settings.

Push the DUAL button. When the indicator in the button is on, turn the dials to adjust the temperature.

When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, both sides adjust to the driver’s side temperature.

Dual Button OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models Press the DUAL button to select dual temperature control mode (see page

132

).

You can set the temperatures for the driver’s side and the passenger’s side separately when this button is pressed (indicator on). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature with the driver’s side temperature control dial.

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.

When you turn the A/C off, the system cannot regulate the inside temperature if you set the temperature control below the outside temperature.

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Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (fresh air mode).

The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to fresh air mode.

Mode Control Use the mode control buttons to select the vents air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.

Each time you press the MODE button (On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL models) or either mode button (On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models), the display shows the mode selected.

Air flows from the center,

corner, and rear vents in the dashboard.

Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard, rear and the floor vents.

Air flows from the floor

vents.

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MAX A/C Button OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels

The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to recirculation mode. Air flows from the center, side, and rear vents in the dashboard. Pressing the A/C button cancels MAX A/C.

or

Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

Press the from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.

button, Air flows

OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels When you select the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

or

When you select automatically switches to fresh air mode.

, the system

OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models When you select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.

, the system

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Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the back window.

1.

2. 3. 4.

Set the temperature to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.

and fresh air mode.

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Vents, Heating, and A/C

Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.

1.

2. 3.

Select When you select , the system automatically switches to the fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.

Using the A/C Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 72
turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.

). If it moves near the red zone,

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The display shows A/C ON on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool. Select If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.

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you can

Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.

OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the fan to the desired speed. 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. The system automatically turns on the A/C, selects switches to recirculation mode. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.

, and

3.

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Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Turn the fan on. Press the A/C button. Select Adjust the temperature to your preference.

and fresh air mode.

This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:

1.

2.

3.

4.

Set the fan to the desired speed or high for faster defrosting. Select

. When you select

, the system automatically

switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not be displayed if it was off to start with. Adjust the temperature so the airflow feels warm. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the side vents.

When you switch to another mode from Press the A/C button to turn it off.

, the A/C stays on.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Your vehicle has heating wires at the bottom of the windshield to help heat the wiper blades and the windshield. If the outside temperature is near freezing, the heater turns on automatically when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. The heater turns off automatically when the outside temperature is above freezing.

This function helps to increase wiper performance when the wiper arms sit in the parked position in snowy or icy conditions.

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Voice Control System Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The climate control system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Using Automatic Climate Control OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.

Press the AUTO button. Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.

. The system

To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.

Select automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator does not come on if it was off to start with. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.

2. 3.

To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to (passenger’s side) or below it (driver’s side). This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows.

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

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The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.

When you set the temperature to its lower limit ( ) or its upper limit cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.

), the system runs at full

In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air.

−

When

DualTemperatureControl the indicator in the DUAL button is on, the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled independently (see page

132

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Semi-automatic Operation OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in full automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled.

Making any manual selection causes the word AUTO in the display to go out.

To Turn Everything Off OnRT,RTX,andCanadianLXmodels Turning the fan speed control dial all the way to the left shuts the system off.

OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models If you press OFF, the climate control system shuts off.

−

Keep the system off for short periods only.

−

To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Rear Ventilation

DIAL

TAB

You can adjust the direction of the air coming from the rear vents in the back of the center console by moving the tab in the center of each vent up-and-down and side-to-side.

You can also adjust the amount of airflow by turning the dial between the vents.

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Dual Temperature Control

OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger.

The driver’s side and passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these dials when the green indicator in the DUAL button is on.

TemperatureControlDials Push AUTO or to turn on the system. The selected temperatures appear in the display. When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side temperature control dial.

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL

DUAL BUTTON

PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

U.S. model is shown

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To set the driver’s side temperature differently than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn the driver’s control dial. To set the passenger’s side differently than the driver’s, turn the passenger’s control dial. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.

When you set the temperature to its lower or upper limit, it is displayed as

or

Dual Temperature Control

DRIVER’S SIDE

PASSENGER’S SIDE

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Climate Control Sensors

Sunlight and Temperature Sensors OnRTS,RTL,andCanadianEXL models

SUNLIGHT SENSOR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is under the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

U.S.RTandRTXmodels

U.S.RTSmodel

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

SOUND BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

AM/FM BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

CanadianLXmodel

CanadianEXLmodelwithoutnavigationsystem

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

SOUND BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

FM BUTTON AM BUTTON

FM BUTTON AM BUTTON

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

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U.S.RTLmodelwithoutnavigationsystem

U.S.RTLmodelwithnavigationsystem

Playing the AM/FM Radio

SOUND BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

AM/FM BUTTON

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

CanadianEXLmodelwithnavigationsystem

POWER BUTTON

VOLUME KNOB

STEREO INDICATOR

FM BUTTON

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

AUTO SELECT BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

AM BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

SCAN BUTTON

SOUND BUTTON

PRESET BARS

TUNE BAR

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

To Play the AM/FM Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR button or the AM/FM button (AM or FM button on Canadian models). Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Pushing the AUDIO button will also ). turn on the system (see page

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The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button (AM or FM button). On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcasting in stereo. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

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To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: tune, seek, scan, the preset bars, and auto select.

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Use the TUNE bar to tune

TUNE the radio to a desired frequency. Press the side of the bar to tune to a higher frequency, and press the

side to tune to a lower

frequency.

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The SEEK function

SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the side of the bar, then release it.

or

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SCAN The scan function samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station

with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds. When it plays a station that you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.

Each side of the bars

6) can store one station on AM,

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PRESET (1
and two stations on FM. 1.

Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store twelve stations.

2.

3.

4.

Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station.

Pick a preset number (1
hold it until you hear a beep.

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6), and

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.

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If you are

AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’ flashes in the display, and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds. It stores the frequencies of six AM, and twelve FM stations in the preset bars.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset bar if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset bar.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset bars as previously described.

, press the

Toturnoffautoselect A. SEL (auto select) button. This restores the presets you originally set.

Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND button repeatedly to display the SUBWOOFER (if equipped), BASS, TREBLE, FADER, and BALANCE settings.

Playing the AM/FM Radio

Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘ ’’ in the display. The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

Ifequipped SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

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Adjusts the

BASS

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Adjusts the bass.

TREBLE

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Adjusts the treble.

FADER strength of the sound.

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Adjusts the front-to-back

BALANCE side strength of the sound.

Adjusts the side-to-

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Playing the AM/FM Radio

Operating the Radio on the Navigation System Screen

While you are listening to the radio, you can change to another band by pressing the AUDIO button next to the navigation system screen, and then touching the desired band icon (FM1, FM2, or AM).

AdjustingtheSound

AUDIO BUTTON

AUTO SELECT, SCAN, and SOUND are adjustable from the navigation screen. For an explanation of these functions, see pages

and

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Touch the

AUTO SELECT A.SEL icon to activate the auto select function. You will see A.SEL flashing on the display.

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SCAN Touch the SCAN icon to activate the scan function. You will see SCAN on the display. Touch the icon again to deactivate it.

To adjust the sound, push the AUDIO button, then enter the sound grid by touching the SOUND icon on the display.

Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem In addition to the knobs, buttons, and bars on the radio control panel, you can operate some of the radio controls on the navigation system screen.

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These modes adjust

Left/Right Balance and Front/ Rear Fader the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. Left/Right balance adjusts the side-to-side strength, while Front/Rear fader adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the left/right balance, touch the ‘‘L’’ or ‘‘R’’ icon. To adjust the front/rear fader, touch the ‘‘FR’’ or ‘‘RR’’ icon.

Treble/Bass To adjust the treble − and bass, touch on each ＋ side of the treble or bass adjustment bar. The adjustment bar shows you the current setting.

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or

SUBWOOFER strength of sound from the subwoofer speaker.

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Adjusts the

To see the audio display when you are finished adjusting the sound, wait 5 seconds.

Playing the AM/FM Radio

Voice Control System Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem The audio system can also be operated by voice control. See the Navi section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.

Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is off.

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AM/FM Radio Reception

Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

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Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, atmospheric conditions, and even items stored on the roof rack.

A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.

Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.

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AM/FM Radio Reception

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.