Navigation System27Getting 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 navigation
system 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 INFO screens.
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 climate control systems
(green).
REMINDERS (pg. 19)
CALENDAR
- THE MAP SCREEN (pg. 20) -
(MAP/VOICE GUIDANCE, ROUTING CAUTIONS, DIRECTIONS LIST)
- DRIVING TO YOUR DESTINATION -
VOICE:
"HELP" (ALL)
(pg. 154)
VOICE:
"INFORMATION SCREEN"(pg. 77)
VOICE:
"MENU" (to
change route) (pg . 72)
VOICE:
"HOW FAR OR LONG
TO THE DESTINATION?" (pg. 157)
VOICE:
"DISPLAY (OR SAVE)
CURRENT LOCATION" (pg. 62)
VOICE:
"WHAT TIME IS IT?"
(pg. 154)
VOICE:
"AUDIO"
(pg. 158 - 164)
VOICE:
CLIMATE
F AN, TEMP
(pg . 157, 158 )
ENTER
WA YPOINTS
(pg. 73)
VIEW
TRAFFIC (pg . 23)
VOICE :
"ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT" (pg. 64, 155)VOICE:
"HIDE/DISPL AY ICONS"
(pg . 67, 155)VIEW TRAFFIC
(pg . 23)
BRIGHTNESS (pg. 86)CONTRAST (pg. 86)BLACK LEVEL (pg. 86)VOLUME (pg. 87)INF DIAL F/B (pg. 87)PERSONAL INFO. (pg. 87)MUSIC SEARCH (pg. 94)BASIC (pg. 96)
RT & GUID (pg. 97)VEHICLE (pg. 106)
COLOR (pg. 107)
LANGUAGE (pg. 110)
CLEAR DATA (pg. 115)
RESET (pg. 114)
WALLPAPER (pg. 110)
TFC INCIDENT (pg. 78)TRIP COMPUTER (pg . 77)CALENDAR (pg. 79)VOICE HELP (pg. 81)SETUP (pg . 82)SYS/DVC INF O. (pg. 84)MAP UP DATE (pg. 84)
SCENIC RD INFO. (pg. 83)
PRESS
OK
SELECT BAND/FREQUENCY
V OL BALANCECD FUNCTIONSOTHER AUDIO
BRIGHTNESS
REAR CAMERA(REVERSE)
INFO BUT TON
(pg. 86)
AUDIO
BUT TON
(pg. 11)
INFO
BUTT ON
(pg . 77)PHONE
B UTTON
(pg . 85)
PHONE
THE DISCLAIMER SCREEN (pg. 18)
VOICE: "FIND NEAREST..." ATM, ETC.(pg. 156)
SELECT A
DESTINATION WITH
INTERFACE DIAL (pg. 75)
VOICE:
"GO HOME" (pg. 49)
VOICE:
"MENU" FOR ENTER
DESTINATION SCREEN(pg. 2 8)
CONTINUE
TO THE
DESTINATION (RESUME)
AFTER RESTA R T (pg. 76)
GLOBE SCREEN
KEY
ON
VOICE COMMANDS MUSIC SEARCH
(pg. 161)
AUDIO (pg. 1 5 8 - 164)CLIMATE CONTROL
(pg. 157, 158)
For more information, see
your Owner’s Manual.
SETUP
( O THER)
CLOCK/WP (pg. 79)
CALC. (pg . 83)
MAIN INFOOTHER
SETUP
(MAIN)
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Information Features
NOTE:
• Only one entry can be stored for each
calendar day.
• A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the calendar. After you
reach 50 entries, a warning message
will appear telling you that the limit
has been reached. You can clear any
older entries as needed.
• The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on
the Disclaimer screen.
• For more information, see System
Start-up on page 18.
Voice HelpWhen you say or select Voice Help on
the INFO screen ( Main Info.), you will
see the following screen:
You can select the “MAP,” “DEST,” or
“AUDIO” tab by moving the Interface
Dial to the left or right.
NOTE:
You can select an item by saying either
the line number or the item name. There is a tutorial av
ailable for the voice
command help. Say or select Getting
started , and the display changes to:
Select the line number of the desired
tutorial you want to view, and the
tutorial will automatically be read.
To stop the reading, push in on the
Interface Dial . To resume the reading,
push in on the Interface Dial again.
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System Setup
Guidance ModeAllows you to select the guidance
display mode: Single Screen or Split
Screen.
To get to Guidan ce Mode from the
SETUP screen, select the “Other” tab,
Routing & Guidance , and
Guidance Mode .
The factory default is Single Screen.
NOTE:
Guidance Mode can also be selected
on the Guidance menu screen. See
Guidance Mode on page 58.
Street Name GuidanceAllows voice guidance to include the
street names (for example, “Turn right
on Main Street”). You can choose to
turn this feature ON or OFF .
To access this feature from the SETUP
screen, select the “Other” tab, Routing
& Guidance , and Street Name
Guidance.
This feature is set to OFF as a factory
default.
NOTE:
If the system language selection is not
English, Street Name Guidance will
be grayed out, making its selection
impossible.
Guidance Screen InterruptionWhen the audio screen is displayed and
you get near the guidance point, the
display will automatic ally switch to the
navigation screen with the guidance
window. After you get through the
guidance point, the display will
automatically return to the audio
screen. You can choo se to turn this
feature ON or OFF .
To access this feature from the SETUP
screen, select the “Other” tab, Routing
& Guidance , and Guidance Screen
Interruption .
This feature is set to OFF as a factory
default.
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System InitializationSystem InitializationIf for any reason you lose power to the
vehicle (e.g., the battery was
disconnected), the navigation system
will require initialization.
The navigation system supports a VIN-
recognition anti-theft system. If the
correct navigation system is installed in
the vehicle, you do not need to enter a
code as shown on the screen below.
If this screen appears, press and hold the
audio power button for two seconds to
resume system operation. The system
may need a few moments to reacquire
the GPS signal.
Entering the Security CodeIf another system has been installed in
the vehicle, you will have to enter a
security code for the audio and
navigation system before you can use it
again.
Visit http://radio-navicode.honda.com/
to retrieve the 5-digit security code for
your vehicle, or contact your dealer.
Enter the 5-digit security code in
accordance with the owner’s manual for
your vehicle. If you do not enter the
security code, the navigation and audio
voice will not function.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated
to your optional navigation system PIN
(for Address Book or Home Address).
GPS InitializationDepending on the length of time the
battery was disconnected, your system
may require GPS initialization. If it
does, the following screen appears:
If this procedure is not necessary, the
system proceeds directly to the
Disclaimer screen (see page 18).
During initialization, the system
searches for all available GPS satellites
and obtains their orbital information.
During this procedure, the vehicle
should be out in the open with a clear
view of the sky.
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System LimitationsAlso, 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 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 in the dashboard)
• 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 • 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
Route Preference on page 51. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 98.
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. The destination icon shows the
approximate location of
the destination.
This occurs because a city block can
have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed
by the 1500 block) Since most cities use
only a portion of the 100 possible
addresses (for example, in the 1400
block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the
address 1425 will be shown a quarter of
the way down the block by the system
instead of at the end of the block where
the destination is actually located.
You may find that the system
occasionally reboots. This is indicated
by the display returning to the
navigation system globe screen. A
reboot can be caused by a number of
things, such as extreme temperatures or
shock from bumpy roads. It does not
necessarily indicate a problem that
requires service. If this happens
frequently, please see your dealer.
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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 150)
• The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section (see page 143)
• The FAQs found on the online update order site (see “Obtaining a
Navigation Update”)
• For detailed questions regarding HFL, audio, or other systems that
interact with the navigation system,
see your Owner’s Manual, or the
Technology Reference Guide.
• For traffic-related issues, see the “FM Traffic” section (on page 23) and
FAQs (on page 143). • Call Honda Customer
Relations (see
“Honda Automobile Customer
Service” on page 123).
• For database or POI issues, follow the guidelines in the “Reporting Errors”
section (see page 123).
If your question is still unanswered and
you wish to visit the dealer, please be
prepared to demonstrate the issue to the
service technician. That way, the service
technician 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 they
only occur when yo u enter a specific
address, when driving on a certain road,
or just when it’s cold. This information
is very useful to the service technician.
Be patient, the service technician may
be unfamiliar with yo ur specific issue.
Obtaining a Navigation
UpdateHonda 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, you will need
your vehicle’s VIN number and the
System/Device Information from the
INFO screen ( Other). Call the Honda
Navigation Center at (888) 291-4675.
You can also order online by going to
www.hondanavi.com.
NOTE:
• Updates are not available at your dealer. However, the dealer may
order an update for you out of
courtesy. There is no program for
free updates.
• The update order line staff cannot answer technical questions regarding
navigation operation, coverage, or
POIs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight saving time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though SETUP shows Auto Daylight
is ON . The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where
the daylight saving time system is not adopted.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this? 1) Go to the Clock adjustment
screen in SETUP and ensure that Auto
Daylight is ON .
2) The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where the daylight saving time system is not adopted.
For more information, see page 111.
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. What can cause this? You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see
Auto Daylight on
page 111). See page 111 (Auto Time Zone) for more information.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. What do I do? The navigation system supports a VIN-recognition anti-theft system. If the
correct navigation system is installed in the vehicle, you do not need to enter
a code. Press and hold the audio power button for two seconds to resume
system operation. The system may n
eed a few moments to reacquire the
GPS signal.
Press and hold the VOL (Volume/Power) button for two seconds. The
system should reactivate. If you have installed an aftermarket system,
contact a dealer.
I speak a language other than English. Are there any other
languages available for the system? Besides English, you may select Français or Español for your language
setting.
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Glossary
GlossaryThe 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 followed on the map to
retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be
turned on/off in the SETUP screen
(Other ).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points of Interest)
data stored on the HDD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. United
States, Canada, and Puerto Rico are
mapped. See page 125 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 client when using the
navigation system.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page 143 for a list of the client FAQs
and troubleshootin g 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
dashboard, which is in the center of
the dashboard. Electronic items
operating in this general location can
interfere with the GPS signal.
HDD - Hard Disc Drive. The primary
data storage device containing your
vehicle’s navigation and map
software and uploaded wallpaper
images. The HDD can also store
audio files. See the Audio section of
your Owner’s Manual for more
information.
HFL - Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
Your vehicle 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.