2008 HONDA ODYSSEY navigation update

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 page
128 )
 The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section (see page
121)
 The navi FAQs found on the on-line DVD order site (see “Obtaining a
Navigation Update DVD”)
 For detailed questions regarding Audio or other systems that interact
with the navigation system, see the
main vehicle 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 page
107)
If your question is still unanswered and
you wish to visit the dealer, please be
prepared to demonstrate the issue to the
service advisor. This 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
is cold. This information is very useful
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, and following the links.
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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110Navigation System
Coverage Areas
Map Coverage
The system provides map coverage for
the following 48 US states, and southern
Canada. The US map coverage consists
of accurately mapped (verified)
metropolitan areas (in the following
list), and a less accurate (unverified)
rural database. Canada coverage
consists of major metropolitan areas,
and major roads connecting the
metropolitan areas within about 100
miles north of the U.S. border. If you
need additional North Canada coverage,
you may purchase the gray Canadian
DVD (see Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD on page
108 ). See Map
Overview on page
6 fo r a discussion of
map coverage.
The cities and metropolitan areas in the
following list are fully mapped. Only
major streets, roads, and freeways have
been verified outside these areas. If your
route passes through these areas, routing
may be limited in these areas, depending
on your routing choices. See Unverified
Area Routing on page
87 .If you desire additional map coverage
information, contact Honda Customer
Services or go to
www.honda.com and
select “Honda Automobiles,” enter
“navi” into the “Typ e a question” field,
and follow the links. Enter your vehicle
model and model year, then select the
state in which you want to check map
coverage.
Operation in Hawaii and Alaska
Certain functions that rely on a satellite
signal will not work correctly in Hawaii
and Alaska. These functions include but
are not limited to automatic clock
updates and time zone adjustments.
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas
Alabama
Birmingham/Tuscaloosa
Huntsville
Mobile
Montgomery
Arizona Phoenix Metro
Sedona
Tucson
Arkansas Fayetteville
Hot Springs
Little Rock
California Bakersfield
Fresno
Los Angeles/San Diego Metro
Merced
Modesto
Sacramento Metro
Sacramento-Reno-Lake Tahoe-Yuba
San Francisco Bay (approximately
Monterey to Sonoma) – including
Monterey County and Hollister
San Luis Obispo
Stockton
Southern California Area
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance, Routing
Problem Solution
The navi does not route me the same way I would go, or the
way some other mapping progr am displays. Why is this? The navigation system attempts to
generate the optimum route. See
Changing the Routing Method on page
48.
Why is the street I’m on not s hown on the map? It has been
here for more than a year. The mapping database is
constantly undergoing revision. See page
110 for
ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and the
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is
white or missing.  The GPS antenna (located
under the center of the dash) may be blocked by
personal items. For best reception, remove items from the dash, such as
radar detectors, cell phone s, or loose articles.
 Metallic tinting or other after-marke t devices can interfere with the GPS
reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on
page
103.
I entered a destination, but th e blue highlighted route and
voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/purple dashed
line before I got to my destination. Why is this? Your route has entered
an unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on
page
87.
The map rotates while I make a turns, Ho w can I stop this? Select the “North-up” ma p orientation by voice, or by touching the map
orientation icon on the map screen. See Map Orientation on page
57.
Sometimes I can not select between the North-up, and
Heading-up map orientations, why is this? The “Heading-up” map orientation can
only be shown in the lower scales
(1/20 - 1 mile scales). See Map Scale on page
56.
While driving to my destinati on, the “time to go” display
sometimes increases even though I am getting closer. The “Time to go” is based on actual
road speeds. However if your speed
slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the
“Time to go” based of your actual spee d to give you a better estimate of
arrival time.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short distance
behind especially when I arrive at an intersection. Is there
anything wrong? No, when at an intersection, the syst
em is unaware of the width of the
intersecting road. Large differences is vehicle position can indicate a
temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page
103.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering a Navi DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations
Problem Solution
I want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one ? You cannot obtain a new DVD from the dealer. See Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD on page
108.
I want to order a DVD. How ca n I determine the DVD version
in my navigation system? The version is on the label of your DVD. It starts with “Ver:.” See
Changing
the DVD on page
109.
I got a Navi DVD from a “friend,” but it does not work. Why? Your vehicle was designed to use a white DVD. DVDs with different
colored labels, or from different manuf acturers, will not operate correctly.
Always obtain DVDs from the DVD order desk. See page
108.
When is my city going to become part of a fully verified
detailed coverage area? The mapping database vendor is cons
tantly revising map coverage. See
page
108 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
Will the navigation system work outside North America? The navigation system contains maps only for the lower 48 states, and portions of southern Canada. The system will not work in Mexico, Hawaii,
Alaska, or overseas. Canada coverage is limited. See Map Coverage on
page
110.
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation sy stem? No. The navigation system is desi gned only to read the white DVD provided
with your vehicle. Map di scs for other vehicle manufacturers, or PC map
programs will not work.
I found some errors in the database. How do I report them? Mi nor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major
errors, you can report them follow ing the instructions on page
107.
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Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms
pertaining to the voice recognition
navigation system.
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid
can be entered into the system, and
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs - Off road tracking dots
that can be followe d on the map to
retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be
turned on/off in Setup screen
(second).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points Of Interest)
data stored on the DVD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. The
main metropolitan areas in the lower
48 states, and southern Canada are
mapped to this level. See page
110
for a list of these areas. Digitized Road -
A road that appears on
the navigation screen. The road name
will appear at the bottom of the
navigation screen. If the user drives
“off road,” the navigation system will
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on
how far you drive from a mapped
road.
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing
cautionary information. It is meant to
be read carefully and acknowledged
by the customer when using the
navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM - Digital Versatile
Disc. The navigation program and
database resides on this disc. For
information on how to order a
replacement or update DVD, see
page
108.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page
121 fo r a list of the customer
FAQs, and troubleshooting
information. GPS -
Global Positioning System. A
network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. The navigation
system can simultaneously receive
signals from up to 12 satellites to
accurately position the vehicle on the
map.
GPS Antenna - Located in the center of
the dash. Electronic items operating
in this general location can interfere
with the GPS signal.
HFL - Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Only the Touring model is equipped
with this feature, which uses
Bluetooth technology as a wireless
link between the vehicle and your
Bluetooth compatible cell phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.
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 vehicle out in an
open area.
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Index
O
Off-road Tracking
..................... 62, 94
One-Way Traffic Icon.....................58
On-Screen Commands................... 141
On-Screen Commands Assist.........141
On-Screen Keyboard....................... 16
P
PC Card
........................................ 109
Personal Information.......................80
Phone Number....................33, 38, 82
PIN Number........................ ...........84
Place Name.............................. 35, 37
Place Name by Keyword...........35, 36
Places.................................23, 33, 82
Previous Destinations....23, 42, 82, 85
R
Radio Voice Commands
....... .........136
Read List.................................. 34, 72
Rear CD Voice Commands............139
Rear DVD Voice Commands.........139
Rear Radio Voice Commands........138
Rear View Camera........................ 100
Rear View Camera Brightness
Adjustment
................................ 100
Recalculation................................. 86
Reporting Errors..........................107
Rerouting...................................... 86
Restaurant..................................... 34
Route..........................47, 50, 62, 65
Routing & Guidance.......................86
Routing Method............................. 48
S
Save Current Location
.................... 63
Schedule........................................ 73
Schedule List.................................73
Screen........................................... 11
Search Waypoint on Route........65, 66
Security Code.............................. 101
Selecting the City..................... 24, 29
Selecting the State or
Province
............................... 24, 29
Selecting the Street...................26, 31
SETUP button................................ 11
Setup Screen (first) Commands.....140
Shopping....................................... 35
Showing Icons on the Map........ 58, 60
Sort by Distance to Travel........35, 37
Split Screen Guidance.................... 55
State.................................. 24, 29, 40
Street....................................... 26, 31
System Controls.............................10
System Function Diagram...............22
System Information........................ 96
System Initialization..................... 101
System Limitations....................... 103
System Set-up................................ 77
System Start-up..............................18
T
Temperature Voice Commands
..... 136
Time Adjustment........................... 98
Title.............................. ................ 73
Today’s Destinations................23, 43
Today’s Destinations List...............43
Travel............................ ................ 35
Troubleshooting...........................128
U
Unit Conversion
............................. 75
Units (mile or km).......................... 96
Unverified Area Routing........... 87, 88
Unverified Streets............................ 7
Update DVD................................ 108
User Name..................................... 85
Using the Voice Control System......13
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