2015 HONDA PILOT sensor

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Navigation System
Manual OverviewThe manual is divided into the
following sections:• Getting Started - A basic introduction that discusses the co ntrols and how to
communicate with the system.
• Entering a Destination - How to enter an address or locate a point of interest
(POI).
• Driving to Your Destination - An explanation of the map features,
guidance, and cautions.
• Information Features - An explanation of the information
features, voice command help, and
other accessories.
• System Setup - How to set up and tailor the system for your personal
use and use the Address Book.
The back of this manual contains:• Map Coverage (page 125)
• Cities with Traffic Coverage
(page 140)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (page 143)
• Troubleshooting Guide (page 150)
• Glossary of Terms (page 151)
• Voice Command List (page 154)
• Operation Specific to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico (page 141)
System Overview Your navigation system is a highly
sophisticated location system with voice
control that uses satellites and a map
database to show you where you are and
to help guide you to a desired
destination.
The navigation system receives signals
from the global positioning system
(GPS), a network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. By receiving signals
from several of these satellites, the
navigation system can determine the
latitude, longitude, and elevation of
your vehicle. In addition, a gyroscopic
yaw sensor and a vehicle speed sensor
in your vehicle keep track of the
direction and speed of travel at all times.
Introduction

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Navigation System
Getting StartedViewing Flow DataTraffic flow data is displayed as colored
bands on either side of the freeway (see
Traffic Display Legend on page 22).
The different colored bands represent
the average road speeds as determined
by under-road sensors and other probes.
While driving to your destination on a
road that has traffic flow data, your
route line color is used to display the
traffic flow data. This means that when
the map scale is set to one of the traffic
scales (1/20 through 5 mile scale), your
blue route line may appear as alternating
orange or red segments (see Traffic
Display Legend on page 22).
NOTE:
A blue route line segment on a freeway
can mean one of two things:
• Under-road sensors, GPS probes, cell
phone probes, and other methods
used to collect traffic speed
information.
• The road has no sensors, and traffic conditions are unknown (they could
be congested). Naturally, only roads with these sensors
will show traffic information. The
amount of flow data varies considerably
from one city to another. This map
display is refreshed continuously. You
can only view traffic information in the
city where you are located.
NOTE:
• Traffic flow and incident icons are
displayed on the 5 miles (8 km) or
less map scale.
• Not all freeways within a metropolitan area have traffic flow
data (colored bands on the side of the
freeways) - this is normal, and you
cannot assume that a lack of data
implies no traffic.
• Not all cities have traffic flow information. See cities listed on
page 140.
• Due to freeway maintenance and construction, tra ffic flow may be
available only for one side of a road,
or be missing entirely for some
portion of the freeway. • The displayed traffic flow may
conflict with other au dio- or Internet-
based traffic information.
• If traffic flow is not showing, verify
that the “TRAFFIC” selection for the
Icon Bar is ON, and that the icon
options for traffic are both ON (see
page 59).

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System Setup
Switching Display Mode AutomaticallyIRecommended Display Mode Day/Night Settings:
• With the headlights on, select mid-range for the dash illumination (see your Own er’s Manual for location of buttons).
• With the headlights off, select mid-range for the dash illum ination (see your Owner’s Manual for location of buttons).
• On the SETUP Color adjustment screen, choose white for the map Day display and black for the map Night display (see
page 107). Inappropriate adjustment of these colors can cause the Day/Night modes to appear inoperative. llumination control Prior ity Operation But remember
Display Mode button
(see page 11) 1 Allows selection of
Day, Night , or Off display
mode. This button has the highest priority and
overrides all other display control adjustments
listed below. Once you press this button, you assume full
manual control of the display mode until the
ignition key is cycled again.
Sunlight sensor (middle of
dash near the windshield, see
your Owner’s Manual for
location) 2 If the sunlight sensor detects daylight and the
headlights are turned on, the system
automatically overrides (cancels) the Night
display and displays the Day display mode. If desired, use the
Display Mode button
to override this automatic choice.
Dash illumination adjustment
buttons (see the vehicle
Owner’s manual for location) 3 When headlights are turned on, and you wish to
have the Day display mode, then adjust the
illumination to the full bright setting (beeps). Adjust the dash brightness back to mid-range
to allow auto switching by sensing the
headlights are on or off.
Headlights (Auto/On/Off) 4 When turned on, the display changes to Night
display mode. The previous three controls
listed above can “cancel” this function. Use the
Display Mode button , or
adjust the dash illumination to full bright to set
the display to your desired choice.
Map Day/Night screen color
choice (see page 108 for the
Day and Night color choices) N/A The user can select the color of the screen that
will be displayed for the Day and Night
display modes described above. The factory default is set to beige for
Day and
black for Night.

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Glossary
USB - Universal Serial Bus. A computer
hardware interface used to store and
play audio files from USB devices,
such as thumb drives or iPods. Image
files can also be stored to USB
devices and uploaded to the HDD.
See the Audio section in your
Owner’s Manual for more
information.
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed
signal to the navigation system for
moving the VP icon on the map.
Verified Streets - These streets consist
of the detailed metr opolitan coverage
areas and all other inter-town
connection roads. These roads are
shown in black, red, or pink on the
map.
Voice Control - See VR. VP -
Vehicle Position. When in map
mode, this circul ar icon shows the
vehicle position on the map. Push in
on the Interface Dial , select Map
Information on the Map menu , and
then rotate the Interface Dial Knob
to select Current Location . It
shows the latitude, longitude, and
elevation of your current position.
VR - Voice Recognition. This allows
voice control of many of the
navigation functions. The hardware
consists of the microphone, voice
control switch ( TALK/BACK
buttons), and the front speakers.
Waypoint - A temporary destination
you may enter while en route (e.g., a
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 73. Yaw Rate Sensor -
Senses when the
vehicle makes a turn, which makes
the VP change direction on the map
as you turn.