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TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing
Troubleshooting
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
The navigation system does not route me the same
way I would go or the same way as other mapping
systems.The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the
route preferences used when calculating a route.
2Route Preference P. 35
The navigation system wants to route me around
potential traffic problems. How do I stop these pop-up
messages?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Routing , and set Traffic
Rerouting to Off .
2Traffic Rerouting P. 38
The street I’m on is not shown on the map screen.The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most
recent information on the internet.
2Map Coverage P. 131
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and
the “GPS icon” text in th e upper left hand corner of
the screen is white or missing.• Check that the GPS antenna (located in the dashboard) is not blocked. For best reception, remove items from the dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones,
or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devi ces can interfere with the GPS reception.
Please consult a dealer.
2 GPS System P. 128
The blue highlighted route and voice guidance
stopped or turned into a blue/pink line before I got to
my destination.Your route has entered an unverified area.
2Unverified Routing P. 36
How do I stop the map from rotating as I drive along?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Map > View > North-Up , or say
d “Display north-up” to change the map orientation.
The “time to destination” display sometimes increases
even though I am getting closer to my destination.If your speed reduces due to slower traffic, the navigation system updates the “time to
destination” based on your actual road speed 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.This is normal. The navigation system is un aware of the width of intersections. Large
differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
2 GPS System P. 128
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TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing
Troubleshooting
The screen is showing white dots as I drive along.These dots are called “breadcrumbs.” These are displayed if Display Tracking is set to
On .
2Display Tracking P. 63
How do I remove the white dots (“breadcrumbs”)
from my screen?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Map , set Display Tracking to Off
or select Delete Tracking to remove the white dots from the map.
2Display Tracking P. 63
A road that I selected to avoid is being used when
routing.When you “draw” your area to avoid, make sure to select sections of roads that
include at least one intersection.
2 Avoiding Area P. 112
My elevation (shown when I display the current
position) seems to fluctuate even though my elevation
has not changed.This is normal. The elevation can vary ±100 feet due to GPS calculation errors.
2GPS System P. 128
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
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TroubleshootingUpdate, Coverage, Map Errors
Troubleshooting
Update, Coverage, Map Errors
Display, Accessories
Miscellaneous Questions
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.
2 Map Coverage P. 131
Does the navigation system work outside North
America?The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico, and
Mexico. The navigation system will not work in other countries.
2Map Coverage P. 131
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. 130
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
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code.Press and hold the PWR 9 (Power) button for two seconds. The system should
reactivate. If you have installed an aftermarket system, contact a dealer.
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Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Navigation System
Error MessageSolution
The display temperature is too high. For protection,
the system will shut off until the display cools down.This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The navigation
system turns off until the display cools down. The system turns back on automatically
when the display cools down.
System temp is low. System will shut down until it
warms up.The navigation system has difficulty readi ng the HDD when the temperature is below
approximately -22°F. The navigation system starts up automatically when the display
warms up.
The navigation system temperature is too low. For
protection, the system will shut off until it warms up.
The navigation system atmospheric pressure is too
low. For protection, the syst em will shut off until the
pressure returns to safe levels.The HDD is inoperable due to low atmospheric pressure. Move your vehicle to the
place where the atmospheric pressure is high.
The navigation system temperature is too high. For
protection, the system will shut off until it cools down.The navigation system has difficulty readi ng the HDD when the temperature is high.
The navigation system starts up automatically when the system cools down.
System temp is too high. System will shut down until it
cools down.
HDD access error. Please consult your dealer.Writing of the data to the HDD failed with a cause other than low temperature, high
temperature, and low atmospheric pressure . After a short wait, try to operate the
system again. If this does not solve the problem, consult with the dealer.
HDD access error. The system will reset and attempt to
correct the problem.
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Reference Information
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. Set the power mode to ON, and turn on
the audio system.
If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY, you will be requested
to enter the security code. See step 3.
2. Press and hold the PWR 9 (Power)
button for more th an two seconds.
The system is reactivated when the
system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize,
“ENTER CODE” appears on the
navigation screen.
3. If necessary, 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 at Owner Link (owners.honda.com.),
and find information on how to retrieve
the serial number and obtain the code at
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 InitializationStartup Confirmation Screen
Reference Information
If you are experiencing GPS reception
problems:
2GPS System P. 128
Startup Confirmation
Screen
The Startup Confirmation screen is
displayed when initialization has
successfully completed. It is displayed every
time you start your vehicle. Press u to
select OK to continue.
Map Matching
Map matching is the process of using the
acquired GPS information to locate your
position on the map screen. If you are on a
mapped road, the name of the road is
displayed along the bottom of the map
screen when map matching is completed.
Do not enter a destination until the road
name is displayed.
The system may initially show your location
on a different street (e.g., in urban areas
where streets are close together), may
show an incorrect elevation, or may delay
the display of the vehicle position icon at
intersections. This is normal; the system
will correct itself while you drive.
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Customer AssistanceMap Coverage
Reference Information
Map Coverage
The navigation system provides map
coverage for the United States, Canada,
Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The map
coverage consists of accurately mapped
(verified) metropolitan areas and a less
accurate (unverified) rural database. Note
that unverified areas are constantly being
reviewed and converted to verified areas
each year.
Map coverage update information is
available from Honda Automobile
Customer Service or online at
www.hondanavi.com .
To find navigation system update
information:
1. Visit www.hondanavi.com .
2. Enter your vehicle model and model
year.
3. Click Map Coverage to display a list of
verified coverage areas on the most
recent update.
4. Click Map Coverage Details to display a
PDF document with a full listing of all
coverage areas.
Adobe® Reader® is required for
viewing and printing the Portable
Document Format (PDF) documents.
To download the latest version of
Adobe Reader, visit http://
get.adobe.com/reader/ .
Obtaining a Navigation
Update
Honda is continually expanding the scope
of the navigation system. Navigation
system software upgrades may be made
available periodically, usually in the fall of
each year.
To purchase an update:
1.Obtain your vehicle’s VIN number and
the System/Device Information.
2 System Device Information P. 65
2. Call the Honda Navigation Disc
Fulfillment Center at (888) 291-4675, or
order online at www.hondanavi.com.
Updates are not available from a dealer.
However, the dealer may assist you in
obtaining one out of courtesy. There is no
program for free updates.
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Customer AssistanceTraffic Information
Reference Information
Traffic Information
•Continuously updated traffic
information is available in major
metropolitan areas across the 48
contiguous states, parts of Canada, and
Hawaii. A list of coverage areas is
available online.
• Visit automobiles.honda.com/traffic for
a complete listing of coverage areas and
other information.
Operation in Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada, Puerto
Rico, and Mexico
All roads displayed on the map screens are
verified roads. Information in this manual
relating to “unverified” roads or areas is
not applicable.
Entering a destination address or place/
landmark on another island may result in a
screen caution messag e. This is because
there are no ferry routes between islands
in the database.
If Street Name Guidance is set to On, the
street names will not be read out by voice
guidance. This may change in a future data
update.
■ Map Coverage
■Address and Place Entry
Screens
■Puerto Rico and Mexico