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Troubleshooting
Update, Coverage, Map Errors
Display, Accessories
My elevation is missing on the “current position”
screen.The elevation is only displayed if the GPS antenna can receive signals from at least four
satellites. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. The elevation is also not displayed
if the calculated elevation is zero or below sea level.
ProblemSolution
My city is not part of a fully verified detailed coverage
area.The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most
recent information on the internet.
2Map Coverage P. 185
Does the navigation system work outside North
America?The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The navigation system will not work in Mexico or other countries.
2Map Coverage P. 185
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation system?No. The navigation system is designed only to read music discs. If you experience any
problems that you cannot resolve, please contact your dealer.
How do I report errors I find in the database?Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major errors, see 2Reporting Errors P. 184
ProblemSolution
The display appears dim when starting the car in really
cold weather.This is normal. The display will become brighter after a few minutes.
ProblemSolution
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System Initialization
The navigation system must be initialized if
power to the navigation system is
interrupted for any reason (e.g., the
battery was disconnected).
Entering the Security Code
Find the navigation system’s security code
and serial number label in your Owner’s
Manual kit. Do not store the label in your
vehicle. If you lose the label, you must first
retrieve the serial number, and then obtain
the code. You can find out about your
serial number and security code from a
dealer.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and
turn on the audio system.
If you turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY (I), and you will
requested to enter the security code.
See step 3.
2. Press and hold the VOL 9 (Volume/
Power) button for more than two
seconds.
The system is reactivated when the
system’s control un it recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize,
“ENTER CODE” appears on the
navigation screen.
3. Enter the security code.
If you do not enter the security code
correctly after 10 tries, leave the
system for one hour before trying
again, or visit a dealer to have the
system reset.
NOTE:
In the U.S., you can register the security
code on Owner Link (owners.honda.com.) .
To find information on how to retrieve the
serial number and obtain the code, visit
radio-navicode.honda.com .
Acquiring GPS Information
Depending on the length of time the
power was interrupted, your system may
require GPS initialization.
If initialization is not necessary, the system
proceeds directly to the Startup
Confirmation screen.
If the system fails to locate a sufficient
number of satellites to locate your position
within 10 minutes, the following screen is
displayed.
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System Limitations
GPS System
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 the sky.
The GPS antenna is located in the
dashboard. The signal reception can easily
be interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
• Metallic window tint on the front or side
windows
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic
devices docked in a cradle or lying loose
on the dashboard
• Remote starters or “hidden” vehicle
tracking systems mounted near the
navigation unit
• Audio electronic devi ces mounted near
the navigation unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses,
tunnels, or overhead electrical power
wires
The GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies built
into the GPS for which the navigation
system must constantly compensate. This can cause occasional positioning errors of
up to several hundred feet.Address Calculation
The destination icon shows only the
approximate location of a destination
address. This occurs if the number of
possible addresses is different from the
number of actual addresses on a block. For
example, the addres
s 1425 on a 1400
block with 100 possible addresses
(because it is followed by the 1500 block)
will be shown a quarter of the way down
the block by the system. If there are only
25 actual addresses on the block, the
actual location of address 1425 would be
at the end of the block.
Database
The digitized map database reflects
conditions as they existed at various points
in time before production. Accordingly,
your database may contain inaccurate or
incomplete data or information due to the
passage of time, road construction,
changing conditions, or other causes.
For example, some places/landmarks may
be missing when you search the database
because the name was misspelled, the
place was improperly categorized, or a
place/landmark is not yet in the database.
This is also true for police stations,
hospitals, and other public institutions. Do
not rely on the navigation system if you
need law enforcement or hospital services.
Always check with local information
sources.
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Reference Information
Traffic Information
•Continuously updated traffic
information is available in major
metropolitan areas across the 48
contiguous states and Hawaii.
• Visit automobiles.honda.com /traffic for
a complete listing of coverage areas and
other information.
Operation in Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada, and
Puerto Rico
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered to
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico
are equipped with XM hardware, but XM
broadcasting is not available. There are
certain functions that rely on XM satellite
signal coverage which are not available.
Unavailable menu options will appear gray
on the LCD display.
All roads displayed on the map screens are
verified roads. Inform ation in this manual
relating to “unverifie d” roads or areas is
not applicable.
■ XM® Radio
■Map Coverage
Entering a destination address or place/
landmark on another island may result in a
screen caution message. This is because
there are no ferry ro utes between islands
in the database.
Shipping a Vehicle to the
U.S. Mainland
To receive XM audio, you must call XM
and set up an account at (800) 852-9696.
■ Address and Place Entry
Screens
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