Voice Recognition Quick Start; Safety Information; Important Safety Information - Honda ridgeline Owner's Manual

QUICK START

VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK START

Depending on how your car is equipped, you can use voice recognition to place phone
calls, adjust the audio and climate-control systems, work with the available navigation
system and more.
Use these tips for better voice recognition.
• Push the Talk button before giving a command
• Microphones are near the rear-view mirror
• Recognition works best in a quiet environment with windows closed
• Speak in a clear, natural voice, while seated normally and looking ahead
Follow these steps to access the voice-recognition system.
For audio systems like this, begin here.
You can place phone calls using speed
dial with stored voice tags. To learn how
to create a speed dial entry, follow these
steps.
1. Press the Phone button
2. Select Phone Setup
3. Select Speed Dial
4. Select Add New
5. Select an entry method
6. Follow the prompts to create
a voice tag
See page 82 for expanded instructions
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For audio systems like this, begin here.
1. Press the Talk button
ƒThe Voice Portal will appear on the
display
ƒThe portal displays the available
categories and commands
2. Say one of the displayed items
ƒYou may have to drill down through
a category or two until you get to the
commands
See page 159 for expanded instructions

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards
associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must use your
own good judgment.

Important Safety Information

This guide explains many of your vehicle's safety features and how to use them. Please
read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help to keep
you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
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• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don't drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
Important Handling Information
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Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use
only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway
driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also
provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center of gravity making it more susceptible
to tipping or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
SAFETY
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