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RIDGELINE KA 31SJC850
Introduction
The navigation system applies location,
direction, and speed information to the
maps and calculates a route to the
destination you enter. As you drive to
that destination, the system provides
map and voice guidance.
The navigation system is easy to use.
The locations of many places of
business and entertainment are already
entered in the system. You can select
any of them as a des tination by using the
touch screen, joystick, or voice control.
There are several ways to enter a
destination, such as by point of interest
(POI), by address, by phone number,
and by selecting it from the map. The
last 50 destinations are saved for reuse
at a later date. The system also allows
you to store a home address to simplify
returning home from your destination.
Accessories PrecautionsIf you have front or side window tinting
installed, be aware that if the tint has
metallic properties, it can seriously
degrade or prevent GPS reception. This
is because the GPS antenna is located
under the dashboard.
If you plan to install electronic
components, such as radar detectors,
vehicle tracking devices, remote
starters, additional amplifiers, or other
audio components, ensure that they are
not located near the navigation control
unit under the driver’s seat, near the
navigation screen in the dash, or near
the GPS antenna under the dashboard.
Signal noise emanating from these
devices can cause intermittent
disruption of the navigation system.
Important Safety InformationThe navigation system can distract your
attention from the road if you focus on
the screen or operate the system’s
controls while driving.
Enter as much information as possible
into the system before you begin
driving, or when the vehicle is stopped.
Then, as you drive, listen to the audio
instructions and use voice commands
when possible.
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While driving, do not look at the screen
or operate the system controls for more
than a second or so at a time, and only
after deciding you can do so safely. Pull
to the side of the ro ad if you need more
time to look at the screen or operate the
controls. The navigation system is designed to
provide route information to help you
reach your destinatio
n. However, this
route guidance may sometimes conflict
with current road conditions such as
street closures, road construction,
detours, and out-of-date map data.
Additionally, the system itself has
certain limitations (see page 103).
Therefore, you must verify the audio
and visual route information provided
by the system by carefully observing the
roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you
are unsure, proceed with caution.
Always use your own good judgment,
and obey traffic laws while driving.
Map OverviewCurrent StreetThe current street on which your vehicle
is located appears at the bottom of the
map screen (see page 19). A message
saying
“Not on a digitized road” may
appear instead when you drive half a
mile away from a mapped road. For
more details, see Off-road Tracking on
page 62.
Verified/Unverified StreetYour navigation system has two kinds
of streets: verified (dark colored) and
unverified (light colored). The
differences between the two types of
streets are contrasted in the chart on
page 7.
Using the navigation system
while driving can take your
attention away from the road,
causing a crash in which you
could be seriously injured or
killed.
operat
WARNING
“Unverified” Road
“Verified” Road
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Only e system controls
when the conditions permit you
to safely do so.

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Getting StartedSystem Controls
Joystick/ENT buttonMAP/GUIDE button
CANCEL button
Screen
MENU button
INFO button
AUDIO button
OPEN/CLOSE button ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT)buttons
MENU
button
Displays the Enter destination by
screen. When en route, displays the
Change route by screen See page 22.
INFO button
Displays the screen for selecting Setup,
Cellular Phonebook , Calendar,
Calculator , Voice Command Help ,
Map Legend , and Key to Zagat
Ratings . Setup is used to change and
update information in the system. See
page 71.
AUDIO button
Press to display the audio screen.
For information on audio system
features, see the Audio section of your
Owner’s Manual.
MAP/GUIDE button
Displays the map. When en route,
switches between the map and
guidance screens. See page 19 or 52.
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Getting StartedVoice Control BasicsYour 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 buttonThis button activates the voice control
system. Press and release it when you
want to give a vo ice command. See
Voice Command Index on page 138 for
a list of voice commands.
NAVI BACK buttonThis 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 deactivat ed 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
button NAVI TALK
button
HFL BACK
button
Microphone
(on the ceiling)
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Getting Started
System Function DiagramThis diagram shows the navigation
system features, starting at the center
and working outward in layers. The
navigation program starts at “Key ON,”
and then displays the globe screen
(blue). If OK is selected on the
Disclaimer screen, the functions in the
yellow segments of the diagram become
available in the Setup and Information
screens.The white segments of the
diagram are available anytime, even if
you do not select OK.
The items above the map screen show
various methods to begin driving to
your destination (orange). You are
provided with map/voice guidance,
routing cautions, an d a direction list.
While driving to your destination, use
the voice control system as much as
possible to interact with the navigation,
audio, and climat e control systems
(green).
KEY ON
GLOBESCREEN
PRESS
OK
OKNOT
PRESSEDTHEDISCLAIMERSCREEN(pg.16)
CALENDAR
REMINDERS(pg.17)
-THEMAPSCREEN(pg.19)-
AUDIO
BUTTON (pg. 10)
INFO
BUTTON (pg. 71)
Formoreinformation,see
yourOwner’sManual
VOICECOMMANDS
NAVI AUDIO
CLIMATE (pg. 74)
NUMERIC RATING (pg. 76)COST (pg. 76)ENTER (pg. 72)LIST (pg. 72)MATH (pg. 73)CONVERT ( pg. 74)
LIST (pg. 75)
KEY TO ZAGAT
RATINGSCALENDARCALCULATORMAP LEGEND
VOICE: "FIND NEAREST..." ATM, ETC.(pg. 140)
SELEC T A
DESTINATION WITH
JOYSTICK (pg. 68)
VOICE:
"GO HOME" (pg. 46)
VOICE:
"MENU" FOR ENTER
DESTINATION SCREEN(pg. 22)
CONTINUE TO THE
DESTINATION (RESUME)
AFTER RESTART
(pg. 69)
VOICE HELP
SELECTBAND/
FREQUENCY
VOL
BALANCE
CD
FUNCTIONS
OTHER AUDIO
VOICE:
"ZOOM IN/ZOO M OUT"
(pg. 56, 139)VOICE:
"HIDE/DISPLAY ICONS" (pg. 59, 139)
INFORMATION SCREEN
(pg. 143)AUDIO (pg. 142 - 143)CLIMATE CONTROL(pg.
141 - 142
)-DRIVING
TO
YOUR
DESTINATION-
(MAP/VOICEGUIDANCE,ROUTINGCAUTIONS,DIRECTIONLIST)
VOICE:"HELP" (ALL)
(pg. 138)
VOICE:
"INFORMATION SCREEN"(pg. 71)
VOICE:
"MENU" (to
change route) (pg. 65)
VOICE:
"HOW FAR TO THE DESTINATION?" (pg. 138)
VOICE:
"DISPLAY (OR SAVE)
CURRENT LOCA TION"
(pg.63)
VOICE:
"SET WAYPOINT" (pg. 66)
VOICE:
"WHAT TIM E
IS IT?"
(pg. 138)
VOICE:
AUDIO
(pg. 142 - 143)
VOICE:
CLIMATE
FAN, TEMP
(pg.141 - 142)
ADD BOOK (pg. 80)PINs (pg. 84)
UNITS MI/KM (pg. 96)
PERSONALBASIC
UNVERIFIED (pg. 87)AVOID AREAS (pg. 91)TIME ZONE (pg. 98)ADJ. TIME (p g. 98)DAYLIGHT SAV. (pg. 98)
ROUTING
GUIDANCECLOCK
ADJUSTMENT
OFF-ROAD TRA CKING
(pg. 62, 94)CORRECT VEHICLE
POSITION (pg. 95)MAP COLOR (pg. 99)MENU COLOR (pg. 99)VEHICLECOLORGUIDE. PROMPTS (pg. 79)
SETUP
SCREE N
(FIRST)
OKNOTPRESSED
VERSION (pg. 96)
SYSTEM INF O.
BRIGHTNESS (pg. 77)
VOLUME (pg. 77)
DISPLAY (pg. 78)CONTRAST (pg. 79)
INFOBUTTON(pg.71)
SETUP(pg.77)
IMPORT, SEARCH,
DELETE (pg. 71)
PHONEBOOK
BRIGHTNESS
ZOOM IN/OUT REAR CAMERA
(REVERSE)
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Navigation System101
RIDGELINE KA 31SJC850System Initialization
System InitializationIf for any reason you lose power to the
navigation system (e.g., the battery was
disconnected), the navigation system
will require initialization. Once
completed, your system will be ready to
use.
This initialization requires the
following:
 Entry of the 4-digit anti-theft security
code.
 GPS initialization (may not be needed depending on the length of time the
system was without power).
 Map matching to align the GPS coordinates to a place on the map
(displays current street at the bottom
of the map).
Entering the Security CodeIf the battery goes dead or is
disconnected for any reason, you will
have to enter a secur ity code for both the
audio system and the navigation system
before you can use it again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have rece ived two cards
containing the audio and navigation
system’s security codes and serial
numbers. Keep these cards in a safe
place in case you need the codes. If you
lose the cards, you must obtain the
security codes from your dealer. Enter the four-digit security code, then
select
Done. If you make a mistake, the
system will display “incorrect PIN.” Re-
enter your 4-digit security code. If you
have entered it correctly, the display
changes to the Disclaimer screen. You
have 10 chances to enter the correct
code. If all 10 are incorrect, turn the
ignition to OFF, then back to ON (II) to
have 10 more chances to enter the
correct code.
Follow the instructions in the vehicle
Owner’s manual to enter the 5-digit
audio code. The navigation voice will
not operate if the audio code is not
entered.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated
to your optional navigation system PIN
(for Personal Address Book or Home
Address).
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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. 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 IssuesThe 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 signal can easily be
interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
 Aftermarket metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located under the
dashboard)
 Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle
or lying loose on the dashboard
 Radar detectors mounted on the dashboard
 Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle tracking systems mounted near the
navigation unit  Other aftermarket 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 route. Try changing the
method of routing. See Changing the
Routing Method on page 48. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 87.
Additionally, the mapping database
contains verified and unverified maps.
See Map Overview on page 6. 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 additional caution when
driving in these unverified areas.
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Customer AssistanceVisiting Your DealerWe 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 133).
 The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section (see page 126).
 The FAQs found on the online DVD order site (see “Obtaining a DVD”).
 For detailed questions regarding audio or other systems that interact
with the navigation system, see your
Owner’s Manual or the Technology
Reference Guide.  Call Honda Customer
Relations (see
“Honda Automobile Customer
Service” on page 107).
 For database or POI 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. For
example, they only occur when you
enter a 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 service
advisor may be unfa miliar with your
specific issue.
Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVDHonda is continua lly 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
online by going to
www.hondanavi.com.
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.
 Purchasing used discs from alternate
sources or online auctions may cause
operational problems since they are
likely to be incom patible with your
current software.
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