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Navigation System103
System Limitations
Although your navigation system is one
of the most highly sophisticated pieces
of equipment you will find in a modern
automobile, you may find during its use,
that it has certain limitations.
The system uses signals from the Global
Positioning System (GPS) to aid in
determining its current location. The
GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies
built into the GPS that the navigation
system must constantly compensate for.
This can cause occasional positioning
errors of up to several hundred feet.
For example, in urban areas where
streets are close together, this could
cause the system to show that you are
traveling on a street that parallels the
street you are actually on. The system
will, under most circumstances, correct
itself while you drive. Also, depending on your current view of
the sky and the position of the satellites,
the elevation may be shown incorrectly.
You may also notice some delay of the
vehicle position icon at intersections;
this is normal.
GPS Reception Issues
The signals received from the GPS
satellites are extremely weak (less than
a millionth of the strength of a local FM
station), and require an unobstructed
view of sky. The signal can easily be
interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
 After-market metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located on the right side of
the rear shelf)
 Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle
or laying loose on the rear shelf
 Radar detectors mounted on the rear shelf
 Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle location systems mounted near the
navigation unit  Other after-market audio electronic
devices mounted near the navigation
unit
 Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, tunnels or overhead
electrical power wires
Although the system will direct you to
your desired destination, it may not
always generate what you consider to be
the most direct rout e. Try changing the
method of routing. See Changing the
Routing Method on page46. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to “OFF.” See Unverified Area Routing
on page86.
Additionally, the mapping database
contains verified and unverified maps.
See Map Overview on page6.
A Disclaimer screen will warn you if
your route includes unverified streets.
Unverified streets may be missing from
the map, in the wrong location, or have
an incorrect name or address range.
Exercise addition al caution when
driving in these unverified areas.
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108Navigation System
Customer Assistance
Visiting Your Dealer
We strive to make this manual as
complete as possible and to answer all
questions regarding operation of the
system. Occasionally you may run into a
specific issue that you cannot find in the
book. You may save yourself a trip to
the dealer by first consulting the
following resources:
 The Troubleshooting section (see page128)
 The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section (see page121)
 The navi FAQs found on the on-line DVD order site (see “Obtaining a
Navigation Update DVD”)
 For detailed questions regarding HFL, audio, or other systems that
interact with the navigation system,
see the main ve hicle Owner’s
manual, or the Quick Start Guide  Call Honda Customer Relations (see
“Honda Automobile Customer
Service”)
 For database or PO I issues, follow the
guidelines in the “Reporting Errors”
section (see page107)
If your question is still unanswered and
you wish to visit the dealer, please be
prepared to demonstrate the issue to the
service advisor. That way, the service
advisor can document the issue for the
factory to allow more efficient
troubleshooting.
Some issues may at first seem random,
but you may notice a pattern, like it only
occurs when you enter some specific
address, or when driving on a certain
road, or just when it’s cold. This
information is very us eful to the service
advisor. Be patient, the tech may be
unfamiliar with your specific issue.
Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD
Honda is continually expanding the
scope of the navigation system.
Upgraded software may be made
available to navigation system owners
periodically, usually in the fall of each
year.
To purchase an updated DVD or a
replacement DVD, call the Honda
Navigation Disc Fulfillment Center at
(888) 291-4675. You can also order on-
line by going to
www.honda.com and
selecting “Honda Automobiles”, entering
“navi” into the “Type a question” field,
clicking “right here” under “Order the
Satellite Navigation DVD”, and selecting
“Order Navigation DVD”.
NOTE:
 DVDs are not available at your dealer. However, the dealer may
order a DVD for you as a courtesy.
There is no program for free DVD
updates.
 The DVD order line staff cannot answer technical questions regarding
navigation operation, coverage, or
POIs.
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Customer Assistance
Changing the DVD
NOTE:
The system’s database is stored on a
removable DVD. The system will not
work without the DVD. Ensure the door
remains closed at all times.
1. Remove the DVD wh ile the ignition
switch is in the Accessory (I) position
or in the ON (II) position.
2. Locate the control unit. It is in the trunk.
3. Push the OPEN button. An error
message will display on the screen.
This is normal. 4. Push the
Eject button. The DVD will
automatically come out.
5. Pull the DVD straig ht out. Hold the
DVD by the edges. Fingerprints,
scratches, or other contamination on
the playing surface can make the
DVD unreadable.
To install the Navigation DVD, make
sure the white label is facing up. Slide
the DVD into the slot. The DVD is
automatically pulled into the control
unit. Make sure you close the door. NOTE:
 The system will not play movies or
other video/audio discs.
 Never “sneak preview” a newer white labeled DVD in the system
unless you plan to keep it. The system
cannot automatically “revert back”
to a prior version DVD. If you must
revert to a previous version DVD, see
your dealer for assistance.
 Please keep the door to the navigation control unit closed at all
times.
PC Card
A PC card is not supplied. The PC card
slot is for factory use only. This slot
cannot be used to play audio files.
PC card slot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though SETUP shows Auto Daylight
is ON . Go to the
Clock adjustment screen in SETUP and select DST Selection.
Ensure that the correct DST schedule is selected. For more information, see
Clock Adjustment on page93.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this? 1) Go to the
Clock adjustment screen in SETUP and ensure that Auto
Daylight is ON .
2) The navigation system is designed to switch to daylight savings time
according to the months selected in the DST schedule selection screen.
Ensure that the appropria te schedule is selected.
For more information, see Clock Adjustment on page93.
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. Wh at can cause this? 1) You may be driving near
a time zone boundary (see Auto Daylight on
page94).
2) The navigation system does not, or incorrectly switches between
standard and Daylight Savings Time. Set Auto Daylight to ON on the
Clock adjustment screen in SETUP, and ensure that the correct month
switching schedule is chosen on the DST schedule selection screen.
See page94 for more information.
My battery was disconnected, or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this
code? There should have been a card in the
glove box with the anti-theft code for
the navigation/audio system. This card contains the 4-digit security code
and serial number. If you cannot find it, your de aler can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. When will other
languages be available fo r the navigation system? This is being considered
as a future enhancement.
Problem Solution
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130Navigation System
Glossary
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the ve hicle out in an
open area.
Instant Fuel - The current
instantaneous fuel economy value as
displayed by the Trip computer
screen.
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS
information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred if
the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottom-
shaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map light in the
ceiling. MW -
Maneuver Window. While on-
route to a destination, this window
displays information about the next
maneuver.
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page56.
Off Route - This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the SETUP screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say “Not on a digitized road”.
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas
that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in light brown for reference
only, since they have not been
verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A random 4-digit number created by
the customer to protect personal
information. POI -
Point Of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools etc. found under
the Places option on the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ). See
page49.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page49.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page71.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page101.
Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in light
brown on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed
signal to the navigation system for
moving the VP icon on the map.
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Voice Command Index
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on
any screen.Help (reads list of the commands for
the displayed screen)
Setup (displays SETUP screen (Main
Setup))
Display map (displays the map
screen)
Display menu (displays the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ))
Display audio screen
Information (displays the
Information screen)
Trip Computer
Back (to previous screen, same as
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button)
Cancel (cancels current activity)
What time is it? The “Voice Command Help” option on
the
Information screen lists many of the
following controls. To avoid distraction
while you are driving, the system can
read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to memorize
all of them.
Navigation General
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display menu (if on route, displays
the MENU screen ( Route))
Display navigation (if on route,
displays the MENU screen
( Route ))
Display map
Display map guide (when on route,
shows the next maneuver)
Display setup (or just Setup)
Display information (or just
Information )
Display audio screen
Trip computer
Cancel
Backward (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice (repeats the screen
prompt)
Help (reads list of Navigation
General and Navigation Display
Commands at any screen)
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Voice Command Index
Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed # (#:1-7) (for best voice
control, lower the fan speed)
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off.Temperature Voice
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87
degrees F)
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot (displays HI)
Temperature max cold (displays LO)
Temperature balance
Temperature dual mode on*
Temperature dual mode off*
Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87 degrees F)
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off.
Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Audio on*
Audio off*
Radio on* (or Radio play )
Radio off*
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency.
Example Radio 95.5 FM )
Radio tune # AM (#: frequency.
Example Radio 1020 AM )
Radio seek up
Radio seek down
Radio next station (same as Radio
seek )
Radio preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6)
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