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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 devices 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 wh ich 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 address 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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In addition, the map database contains
verified and unverified areas. Unverified
streets may be missing from the map, in
the wrong location, or have an incorrect
name or address range. A message will
warn you if your route includes unverified
streets. Exercise additional caution when
driving in unve rified areas.
The database does not include, analyze,
process, consider, or reflect any of the
following categories of information:
• Neighborhood quality or safety
• Population density
• Availability or proximity of law
enforcement
• Emergency, rescue, medical, or other
assistance
• Construction work, zones, or hazards
• Road and lane closures
• Legal restrictions (such as vehicular type,
weight, load, height, and speed
restrictions)
• Road slope or grade
• Bridge height, width, weight, or other
limits
• Traffic facilities safety
• Special events •
Pavement characteristics or conditions
Every effort has been made to verify that
the database is accurate. The number of
inaccuracies you experience increases the
longer you go without obtaining an
updated map database.
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update P. 295
We assume no liability for any incident that
may result from an error in the program, or
from changed conditions not noted above.
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Customer Assistance
Resolving Problems
If you run into a specific issue that you
cannot resolve, consult the following help
resources:
• For navigation system issues:
2 Troubleshooting P. 276
There are also FAQs available online at
www.hondanavi.com.
• For traffic-related issues:
2 Traffic P. 278
• For reporting issues with the database
or places/landmarks:
2 Reporting Errors P. 294
• Call Honda Automobile Customer
Service.
2 Honda Automobile Customer Service
Contact Information
P. 294
Reporting Errors
You can help to improve database
accuracy by reporti ng any errors you
encounter.
• Report errors in freeways and main
“verified” roads shown in black on the
map at http://mapreporter.navteq.com/
dur-web-external/ .
• Please do not report errors in purple
“unverified” roads. Maps for these
areas are provided for reference only.
2 Unverified Routing P. 51
• Please do not report errors in places/
landmarks, such as changes in business
names. Information about points of
interest are constantly being updated.
An updated database is available for
purchase, usually in the fall of each year.
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update P. 295
• For vehicle position ic on errors, screen
error messages, or other GPS-related
errors:
2 Troubleshooting P. 276
2System Limitations P. 292
Honda Automobile
Customer Service Contact
Information
Honda Navi
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
Fax: (310) 783-3273
Visiting a Dealer
If you have a question that you cannot
resolve using the available help resources,
you can consult a dealer. Please identify
the specific is sue (e.g., error occurs when
you enter a specific a ddress, when driving
on a certain road, or just when it’s cold) so
that the service technician can refer the
issue to the factory so that a solution can
be found. Be patient, the service technician
may be unfamiliar with your specific issue.
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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. 270
2. Call the Honda Navigation Disc
Fulfillment Center at (888) 291-4675, or
order online at www.hondanavi.com .
An update is not available from a dealer.
However, the dealer may assist you in
obtaining one for you out of courtesy.
There is no program for free updates.
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As required by the FCC
1.This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and Canadian RSS-210/
RSSGen. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
2. The FCC requires the user to be notified
that any changes or modifications made
to this device that are not expressly
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authority to operate the equipment.
3. This product emits radio frequency
energy, but the radiated output power
of this device is far below the FCC and
IC radio frequency exposure limits. This
equipment complies with FCC and IC RF
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environm ent. Nevertheless,
the device should be used in such a
manner that the potential for human
contact with the an tenna during normal
operation is minimized.