
Navigation System11
Getting Started
CANCEL button
Cancels the current screen and returns to 
the previous screen display.
NOTE:
The  NAVI BACK  button on the steering 
wheel performs the same basic function.
ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT)  buttons
Press ZOOM to zoom in (to show 
more detail), or ZOOM to zoom out 
(to show more area and less detail) 
while a  map screen is displayed. 
ZOOM IN reduces the scale (showing 
less area with greater detail). ZOOM 
OUT increases the scale (showing more 
area with less detail).
Joystick/ENT  button
Moves left, right, up, and down to move 
the highlighting around the display, to 
scroll through lists, or to look around a 
displayed map. After making a selection 
in a menu or list, push in on the joystick 
to enter the selection into the system.
In almost all cases, you can enter a 
selection into the system by using the 
voice control system , highlighting the 
item and pushing in on  the joystick, or 
by touching the appropriate item you 
wish to select. OPEN/CLOSE
 button
Tilts the screen down to access the CD 
changer.
Screen
All selections and instructions are 
displayed on the screen. In addition, the 
display is a “touch screen” – you can 
enter information into the system by 
touching the images (icons) on the 
screen with your finger.
For example, if you need to enter a 
street name, a keyboard will be 
displayed. You can type in the street 
name by saying or selecting the 
individual characters on the screen.
Clean the screen with  a soft damp cloth. 
You may use a mild cleaner intended for 
use on liquid crystal displays (LCDs). 
Harsher chemicals may damage the 
screen. NOTE:
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse), the 
rear view behind the vehicle is shown on 
the navigation system screen. 
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Getting Started
Voice Control Basics
Your vehicle has a voice control system 
that allows hands-free operation of most 
of the navigation system functions. You 
can also control the audio and climate 
control system. The voice control 
system uses the  NAVI TALK and NAVI 
BACK buttons on the steering wheel 
and a microphone near the map lights on 
the ceiling.
NOTE:
While using the voice control system, all 
of the speakers are muted.
NAVI TALK  button
This button activates the voice control 
system. Press and release it when you 
want to give a voice command. See 
Voice Command Index  on page138 for 
a list of voice commands.
NAVI BACK  button
This button has the same function as the 
CANCEL button. When you press and 
release it, the display returns to the 
previous screen. When the previous 
screen appears, the system replays the 
last prompt. This button is enabled for 
navigation system commands only. 
However, it can be used to cancel an 
audio or climate control voice command 
up to one second after the command 
confirmation.
NOTE:
The  NAVI TALK  and NAVI BACK  
buttons are deactivated while using the 
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® feature. 
See your Owner’s Manual and the 
official website 
(handsfreelink.honda.com) for 
information on this system.
HFL TALK
button
NAVI BACK 
buttonNAVI TALK 
button
HFL BACK 
button
Microphone
(on the ceiling)
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• If more than one person is speaking at the same time, the system may 
misinterpret your command.
• After pressing and releasing the  NAVI TALK  button, wait for the 
beep, then give a voice command.
• Give a voice command in a clear,  natural speaking voice without 
pausing between words.
• If the system cannot recognize your  command because  of background 
noise, speak louder.
• If you are still having trouble with the  voice control sy stem, refer to Voice 
Command Help  on the 
Information  screen.Selecting an Item (Button) 
on the Screen
On most screens, there are items that 
can be selected (like buttons with titles 
such as OK or Return ). To select an 
item on any screen, do one of the 
following:
• Use the voice control system and say  the name of the desired item. Almost 
all selectable items on the screen, 
including some listed items, are 
recognized by the voice control 
system.
• Touch the desired item on the screen.
• Move the highlighting to the desired  item with the joystick, then push in 
on the joystick.
Tip:
If items are grayed out, this means that 
they cannot be selected.
Selecting an Item in a List
To scroll through a list, do one of the 
following:
• Use the joystick to scroll through the  list item by item.
• Use the voice control system and say  “Next” or “Previous” or use the “on-
screen” scroll up or down buttons, or 
the  ZOOM buttons to  scroll through 
the list page by page.
If you cannot find the desired name, or 
have made an error, return to the 
previous screen by pressing the 
CANCEL  or the NAVI BACK  button 
on the steering wheel.
To select the desired item in the list, do 
one of the following:
• Use the voice control system, and say  the item number of  the desired item.
• Touch the item on the screen.
• Use the joystick to move the  highlighting to the it em, then push in 
on the joystick.
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Getting Started
Map Screen Description
Zoom In/Out
Use the ZOOM buttons to change the 
scale of the map. Zooming in increases 
the detail, while zooming out gives you 
a wide area view. After changing the 
scale, give the system a few moments to 
update the display.
Map Scrolling
To view other areas on the map, move 
the joystick left, right, up, or down. The 
map will shift in that direction. To 
return the map to you r current location, 
press either the MAP/GUIDE ,  
CANCEL , or NAVI BACK  button on 
the steering wheel.
Displaying Current Location
You can say “Display current location” 
or touch the vehicle position icon at any 
time to see the current address, latitude, 
longitude, and elevation. The screen 
will change to:
NOTE:
The elevation will not appear when the 
system is temporarily lacking proper 
GPS information. The system elevation 
may not agree with elevations shown on 
roadside elevation signs, and may 
fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more. You can say “Save current location” or 
select 
Save on the screen to save the 
current location in your Address Book.
Select  Return  to return to the previous 
screen.
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Driving to Your Destination
Cancel Current Route
Cancels the current route (and any 
waypoints) and returns you to the map 
screen.
Back to Current Route
Returns you to the original  map screen.
Changing Your Destination
There are four methods by which you 
can change or add a waypoint to your 
route. These are:
Find Nearest (Voice command)
From the  map screen, say one of the 
“Find Nearest...” voice commands to 
locate the nearest gas station, ATM, 
restaurant, or other point of interest. See 
the “Find Nearest” voice commands 
listing on page 140.
Go Home (Voice command)
From the  map screen, say “Go home.” 
If you have entered a “Go home” 
address, then the system will display a 
confirmation screen.
Using Joystick to Change 
Destination
While following a calculated route, you 
can select a new destination with the 
map  screen and the joystick.
With the  map screen displayed, use the 
joystick to move the position icon. It 
will change to cr osshairs. Use the 
joystick to position the crosshairs on 
your desired new destination, street, or 
icon, then push in on  the joystick. The 
Select a place  screen or the address of 
the location will be displayed.
NOTE:
The  Select a place screen will be 
displayed when the crosshairs are 
positioned near multiple icons or 
locations. The address of the location 
will be displayed at th e top of the screen 
when the crosshairs are positioned on a 
particular street, icon, or location.
If this is not your desired new 
destination, press the  CANCEL button 
or the  NAVI BACK  button on the 
steering wheel to return to the map  
screen. Reposition the crosshairs with 
the joystick, then push  in on the joystick 
again to see the new address.
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Driving to Your Destination
Entering a Destination from the 
Menu Screen (while en route)
If you say “Menu” or press the MENU 
button twice, the sy stem displays the 
Enter destination by  screen. Follow 
the procedure described in  Entering a 
Destination , which begins on page 22. 
After selecting  OK to the  Calculate 
route to  screen, your new location can 
be used either as a waypoint or as a 
replacement destination.
Continue Trip Screen
If you restart the vehicle without having 
completed your prior trip, you will see 
the following screen:
• To continue to your destination or  other waypoints, say or select  OK.
• To cancel your destination, press the  CANCEL  button or the  NAVI 
BACK button on the steering wheel, 
or using the voice control system, say 
“Cancel” or “Back.”
• If you wish to change the route  method, say or select  CHANGE 
METHOD .
• For additional information on  changing the routing method, see 
Changing the Routing Method  on 
page 48.
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142Navigation System
Voice Command Index
Temperature Voice 
Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
most screens.Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Driver temperature up
Driver temperature down
Driver temperature max hot
Driver temperature max cold
Temperature balance
Temperature sync
Passenger temperature # degrees  (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature up
Passenger temperature down
Passenger temperature max hot
Passenger temperature max cold
Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
most screens. Audio on*
Audio off*
Radio on*
Radio off*
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio tune to # FM  (#: frequency. 
Example  Radio 95.5 FM )
Radio tune to # 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)
Radio auto select*
Radio scan*
Radio select XM1
Radio select XM2 XM channel # 
(#: 1-255)
XM channel up
XM channel down
XM category up
XM category down
XM preset #  (#: 1-6)
XM1 preset #  (#: 1-6)
XM2 preset #  (#: 1-6)
XM scan*
XM category scan*
XM channel scan*
XM category mode
XM channel mode
* Repeating these commands switches  (toggles) the function between On 
and Off, so the action that occurs 
may not match the command you 
speak.
NOTE:
Radio volume levels cannot be 
controlled using voice control. Use the 
buttons on your steering wheel. See your 
Owner’s Manual for more information.
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