Honda 2013 Ridgeline Navigation Manual

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P/N 00X31-SJC-8600

Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................4

Entering a Destination .............. 22

By Address Book...........................45

Manual Overview ............................4
System Overview ............................4
Accessories Precautions ..................5
Important Safety Information ..........5
Map Overview .................................6

By Address ....................................23

Adding Addresses to the Personal
Address Book ................................ 45

Current Street .................................... 6
Verified/Unverified Street.................. 6

Selecting the State or Province........ 23
Selecting the City ............................. 23
Selecting the Street .......................... 25
Entering the Street Number ............. 27

By Intersection...............................27

User Agreement ............................8

Selecting the State or Province........ 28
Selecting the City ............................. 28
Selecting the Street .......................... 30

Getting Started ...........................10

By Places .......................................32

System Controls ............................10
Voice Control Basics.....................12

Finding the Place by Category ........ 33
Finding the Place by Name.............. 37
Finding the Place by Phone
Number ......................................... 37
Finding the Place by Zagat 2012..... 38

Using the Voice Control System ...... 13
Improving Voice Recognition .......... 13

Selecting an Item (Button) on the
Screen .........................................14
Selecting an Item in a List .............14
Using the On-screen Keyboard .....15
System Start-up .............................16
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®........18
Map Screen Legend.......................19
Map Screen Description ................20
Zoom In/Out..................................... 20
Map Scrolling .................................. 20

Displaying Current Location .........20
System Function Diagram .............21

By Map Input.................................38
Showing the Map of Current
Position......................................... 39
Showing the Map of City.................. 40
Showing the Map of State ................ 40
Showing the Map of Continental
USA............................................... 41

By Previous Destinations...............42
By Today’s Destinations ...............43
Editing Today’s Destinations List ... 43
Adding Destinations to the List........ 44

By Go Home ..................................46

Driving to Your Destination ..... 47
Driving to Your Destination ..........47
Calculate Route to Screen..............47
Changing the Routing Method......... 48
Viewing the Routes........................... 49
Viewing the Destination Map .......... 50

Map Screen ....................................50
Route Line ........................................ 50
Guidance Prompts ........................... 51
Map Screen Legend ......................... 52

Guidance Screen ............................53
Guidance Screen Legend ................. 53

Distance and Time to
Destination..................................54
Direction List .................................54
Exit Info.
(Freeway Exit Information).......... 55

Guidance Mode..............................55
Map Scale ......................................56
Map Orientation.............................57
Destination Icon.............................57

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Landmark Icons .............................58

Information Features ................ 71

Routing & Guidance ......................86

Showing Icons on the Map............... 60
Icon Options .................................... 60

Information Screen ........................71
Setup ..............................................71
Cellular Phonebook .......................71
Calendar.........................................72

Rerouting ......................................... 86
Unverified Area Routing.................. 87
Edit Avoid Area................................ 91
Edit Waypoint Search Area.............. 93
Guidance Mode................................ 94

Going Off the Route ......................62
Off-road Tracking..........................62
Viewing/Saving the Current
Location......................................63
Pop-Ups and Disclaimers ..............64
Changing the Route .......................65
Change Route By Screen ................. 65
Waypoints ........................................ 65
Reroute: Avoid Streets ..................... 67
Reroute: Detour............................... 67
Reroute: Change Routing Method ... 67
Cancel Current Route...................... 68
Back to Current Route ..................... 68

Changing Your Destination...........68
Find Nearest (Voice command) ....... 68
Go Home (Voice command) ............ 68
Using Joystick to Change
Destination ................................... 68
Entering a Destination from the Menu
Screen (while en route) ................ 70

Continue Trip Screen.....................70

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Entering Your Schedule ................... 72

Calculator.......................................73
Unit Conversion............................... 74

Voice Command Help ...................74
Map Legend...................................75
Key to Zagat Ratings .....................76

System Setup .............................. 77

Vehicle...........................................94
Off-road Tracking ............................ 94
Correct Vehicle Position.................. 95

System Information .......................96
Basic Settings.................................96
Keyboard Layout.............................. 96
Units (mile or km) ............................ 96
Voice Recognition Feedback ........... 96

Setup Mode....................................77
Setup Screen (first) ........................77

Clock Adjustment ..........................97

Brightness ........................................ 77
Volume ............................................. 77
Display............................................. 78
Guidance Prompts ........................... 79
Contrast ........................................... 79

Auto Daylight Saving Time .............. 97
Auto Time Zone by GPS................... 98
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Selection
(Change DST Schedule) ............... 98
Time Adjustment .............................. 98

Setup Screen (second) ...................80
Personal Information .....................80

Color ..............................................99

Address Book ................................... 80
Home Address.................................. 84
PIN Number ..................................... 84
User Name ....................................... 85
Previous Destinations...................... 85

Map Color........................................ 99
Menu Color ...................................... 99

Rearview Camera.........................100
Rearview Camera Brightness
Adjustment .................................. 100

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System Initialization.................101

Shipping a Vehicle To or From
Hawaii ........................................ 125

System Initialization....................101
Entering the Security Code..........101
GPS Initialization ........................102
Map Matching .............................102

Frequently Asked Questions... 126

System Limitations ...................103

Glossary .................................... 135

Database Limitations ...............105
Customer Assistance ................107
Reporting Errors ..........................107
Honda Automobile Customer
Service ......................................107
Visiting Your Dealer ...................108
Obtaining a Navigation Update
DVD .........................................108
Changing the DVD ......................109
PC Card .......................................109

Coverage Areas.........................110
Map Coverage .............................110
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas....... 110
Canada Detailed Coverage
Areas .......................................... 115

Operation in Alaska and
Hawaii ......................................124
Alaska ............................................ 124
Hawaii ........................................... 124

Troubleshooting....................... 133
Glossary .......................................135

Voice Command Index............ 138
Global Commands .......................138
Navigation General
Commands................................138
Navigation Display
Commands................................139
Find Place Commands .................140
Climate Control Commands ........141
Temperature Voice
Commands................................142
Radio Voice Commands..............142
CD Voice Commands..................143
Information Screen Voice
Commands................................143
Setup Screen (first) Commands...143
On-Screen Commands.................144
On-Screen Commands Assist......... 144

Index ......................................... 146
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Introduction
Manual Overview

The back of this manual contains:

System Overview

The manual is divided into the
following sections:

• Map Coverage (page 110)

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.

• Getting Started - A basic introduction
that discusses the controls 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 - Setup,
Cellular Phonebook, Calendar,
Calculator, Voice Command Help,
Map Legend, and Key to Zagat
Ratings.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(page 126)
• Troubleshooting Guide (page 133)
• Glossary of Terms (page 135)
• Voice Command List (page 138)
• Operation Specific to Alaska and
Hawaii (page 124)

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.

• System Setup - How to Setup and
tailor the system for your personal
use and use the Address Book.

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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 destination 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 Precautions

Important Safety Information

If 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.

The navigation system can distract your
attention from the road if you focus on
the screen or operate the system’s
controls while driving.

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.

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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WARNING
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.
Follow all operating instructions
and safety information in this
manual.
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 road 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 destination. 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 Overview
Current Street
The 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 Street
Your 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.
“Unverified” Road

“Verified” Road

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Verified streets (dark colored)

Unverified streets (light colored)

When
displayed

These roads are found within metropolitan areas, and
include interstate freeways and major roads
connecting cities.

These roads are found in rural areas, and typically include
residential streets away from the center of a town.

Street color

Shown on daytime map screen as black or red, such as
interstate freeways.

Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown.

The database vendor has verified these streets.
Information like turn restrictions, average speed, and
whether it is a one-way street have been gathered and
used when creating your route to a destination.

These streets have not been verified by the database vendor. The
system does not contain information on one-way streets, turn
restrictions, or the road’s average speed. They are shown on the
map for reference and may have errors in map location, naming,
and address range.

Routing
differences

While driving to your destination, the displayed route
line is solid blue. The system provides voice and map
guidance to your destination.

Your route line is either a blue dotted “vector line,” or a dashed
pink/blue line. For information on selecting this option, and the
routing differences, see Unverified Area Routing on page 87.

Cautions

There are no pop-up boxes urging extra caution during
a route. However, because roads constantly change,
you are urged to use common sense, and always obey
posted traffic restrictions.

Regardless of whether the user chooses route guidance, there are
cautionary screens before and during the route urging the user to
be extra cautious, and obey all traffic restrictions. See Unverified
Area Routing on page 87.

Guidance
voice

Voice guidance issues instructions such as “In a halfmile, make a right turn.”

The phrase “if possible” is added to each guidance instruction.
For example: “In a half-mile, make a right turn, if possible.”

Time and
distance
“to go”

The time and distance “to go,” displayed while en
route to a destination, is based on the average speed
and distance for the roads used for your route.

Because the average speed of these roads is not known, the time
and distance “to go” is based on a fixed average speed of 25 mph
for these roads.

Map quality

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User Agreement
In using this DVD “Satellite Linked
Navigation System” (the “DVD”),
which includes HONDA MOTOR CO.,
LTD. software, ALPINE
ELECTRONICS, INC. software,
NAVTEQ database contents, INFO
USA CORPORATION database,
ZAGAT SURVEY database contents,
and ZENRIN CO. database contents
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”),
you are bound by the terms and
conditions set forth below.
By using your copy of the DVD, you
have expressed your Agreement to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
You should, therefore, make sure that
you read and understand the following
provisions. If for any reason you do not
wish to be bound by the terms of this
Agreement, please return the DVD to
your dealer.

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• The DVD may not be copied,
duplicated, or otherwise modified, in
whole or in part, without the express
written permission of the Licensors.

• The Licensors do not guarantee to the
customer that the functions included
in the DVD meet the specific
objectives of the user.

• The DVD may not be transferred or
sublicensed to any third party for
profit, rent or loan, or licensed for
reuse in any manner.

• Licensor shall not be responsible for
any damages caused by the use of the
DVD to the actual user or to any third
party.

• The DVD may not be decompiled,
reverse engineered or otherwise
disassembled, in whole or in part.

• The warranty on the DVD shall not
extend to an exchange or refund due
to misspelling, omission of letters, or
any other cosmetic discrepancy in the
contents of the DVD.

• The DVD may not be used in a
network or by any other manner of
simultaneous use in multiple systems.
• The DVD is intended solely for
personal use (or internal use where
the end-user is a business) by the
consumer. The DVD is not to be used
for commercial purposes.

• The right to use the DVD shall expire
either when the user destroys the
DVD or software, or when any of the
terms of this Agreement are violated
and the Licensors exercise the option
to revoke the license to use the DVD
or software.

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• The terms and conditions hereof
apply to all subsequent users and
owners as well as to the original
purchaser.
• The logos of oil companies, hotels,
convenience stores, and other
businesses are displayed for your
information and convenience, and in
no way imply any sponsorship,
approval or endorsement of these
companies, or their products. The
logos are trademarks of their
respective owners.

The user shall indemnify and save
harmless the Licensors, and their
officers, employees and agents, from
and against any claim, demand or
action, irrespective of the nature of the
cause of the claim, demand or action,
alleging loss, costs, expense, damages
or injuries (including injuries resulting
in death) arising out of the use or
possession of the DVD or software.

Use, duplication, or disclosure of this
DVD by or on behalf of the United
States government is subject to
“Restricted Rights” as set forth at FAR
52.227-14, -19 or DFARS 252.2277013, as applicable. Manufacturers are
the Licensors, including HONDA
MOTOR CO., LTD., 2-1-1 Minami
Aoyama Minato-Ku Tokyo 107-8556
JAPAN., Alpine Electronics, Inc., 20-1
Yoshima Kogyodanchi, Iwaki,
Fukushima 970-1192 JAPAN.,
NAVTEQ Corporation, 222
Merchandise Mart, Suite 900, Chicago,
IL, 60654, INFO USA
CORPORATION, 5711 South 86th
Circle, Omaha, NE 68127.,
Zagat Survey, LLC, 4 Columbus Circle,
New York, NY, 10019., and ZENRIN
CO., LTD., 1-1-1 Muromachi,
Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
803-8630, JAPAN.

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Getting Started
System Controls

MENU button
Displays the Enter destination by
screen. When en route, displays the
Change route by screen See page 22.

MENU button
INFO button

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

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
CANCEL button
ZOOM
(IN)/
(OUT)buttons

MAP/GUIDE button
Displays the map. When en route,
switches between the map and
guidance screens. See page 19 or 52.
Screen

Joystick/ENT button
OPEN/CLOSE button

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CANCEL button
Cancels the current screen and returns to
the previous screen display.

OPEN/CLOSE button
Tilts the screen down to access the CD
changer.

NOTE:
The NAVI BACK button on the steering
wheel performs the same basic function.

Screen
All selections and instructions are
displayed on the screen. In addition, the
display is a “touch screen” – you can
enter information into the system by
touching the images (icons) on the
screen with your finger.

ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT) buttons
Press ZOOM to zoom in (to show
more detail), or ZOOM to zoom out
(to show more area and less detail)
while a map screen is displayed.
ZOOM IN reduces the scale (showing
less area with greater detail). ZOOM
OUT increases the scale (showing more
area with less detail).
Joystick/ENT button
Moves left, right, up, and down to move
the highlighting around the display, to
scroll through lists, or to look around a
displayed map. After making a selection
in a menu or list, push in on the joystick
to enter the selection into the system.
In almost all cases, you can enter a
selection into the system by using the
voice control system, highlighting the
item and pushing in on the joystick, or
by touching the appropriate item you
wish to select.

NOTE:
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse), the
rear view behind the vehicle is shown on
the navigation system screen.

For example, if you need to enter a
street name, a keyboard will be
displayed. You can type in the street
name by saying or selecting the
individual characters on the screen.
Clean the screen with a soft damp cloth.
You may use a mild cleaner intended for
use on liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
Harsher chemicals may damage the
screen.

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Voice Control Basics
Your 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.
Microphone
(on the ceiling)

HFL TALK
button
NAVI TALK
button
NAVI BACK
button
HFL BACK
button

NAVI TALK button
This button activates the voice control
system. Press and release it when you
want to give a voice command. See
Voice Command Index on page 138 for
a list of voice commands.

NAVI BACK button
This 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 deactivated while using the
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature.
See your Owner’s Manual and the
official website
(handsfreelink.honda.com) for
information on this system.

NOTE:
While using the voice control system, all
of the speakers are muted.

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Using the Voice Control System
You should use the voice control system
as much as possible, and consider
manual entry using the joystick as a
backup method of entry.
Most of the system’s functions can be
controlled by voice commands activated
with the NAVI TALK button. To
control the navigation system by voice:
• Press and release the NAVI TALK
button.
• Wait for the beep.
• Give a voice command.
Once the microphone picks up your
command, the system changes the
display in response to the command and
prompts you for the next command.
Using the NAVI TALK button, answer
the prompts as required.

If the system does not understand a
command or you wait too long to give a
command, it responds with “Pardon,”
“Please repeat,” or “Would you say
again.” If the system cannot perform a
command or the command is not
appropriate for the screen you are on, it
sounds a beep.
Anytime you are unsure of what voice
commands are available on a screen,
you can always say “Help.” The system
will then read the list of available
commands to you.
When you give a command, the system
generally either repeats the command as
a confirmation or asks you for further
information. If you do not wish to hear
this feedback, you can turn it off.
However, hearing the feedback will
familiarize you with the way the system
expects commands to be phrased. See
the Voice Recognition Feedback
setting in Setup.

If you hear a prompt such as “Please use
the touch screen to...” or “Please choose
an area with the joystick,” the system is
asking for input that cannot be
performed using the voice control
system.

Improving Voice Recognition
To achieve optimum voice recognition
when using either the navigation or
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® voice
control system, the following guidelines
should be followed:
NOTE:
Make sure the correct screen is
displayed for the voice command that
you are using. See Voice Command
Index on page 138.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents
so air does not blow against the
microphone on the ceiling.
• Close the windows and the sunroof.

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• If more than one person is speaking at
the same time, the system may
misinterpret your command.
• After pressing and releasing the
NAVI TALK button, wait for the
beep, then give a voice command.
• Give a voice command in a clear,
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words.
• If the system cannot recognize your
command because of background
noise, speak louder.
• If you are still having trouble with the
voice control system, refer to Voice
Command Help on the
Information screen.

Selecting an Item (Button)
on the Screen
On most screens, there are items that
can be selected (like buttons with titles
such as OK or Return). To select an
item on any screen, do one of the
following:
• Use the voice control system and say
the name of the desired item. Almost
all selectable items on the screen,
including some listed items, are
recognized by the voice control
system.
• Touch the desired item on the screen.
• Move the highlighting to the desired
item with the joystick, then push in
on the joystick.
Tip:
If items are grayed out, this means that
they cannot be selected.

Selecting an Item in a List
To scroll through a list, do one of the
following:
• Use the joystick to scroll through the
list item by item.
• Use the voice control system and say
“Next” or “Previous” or use the “onscreen” scroll up or down buttons, or
the ZOOM buttons to scroll through
the list page by page.
If you cannot find the desired name, or
have made an error, return to the
previous screen by pressing the
CANCEL or the NAVI BACK button
on the steering wheel.
To select the desired item in the list, do
one of the following:
• Use the voice control system, and say
the item number of the desired item.
• Touch the item on the screen.
• Use the joystick to move the
highlighting to the item, then push in
on the joystick.

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Using the On-screen
Keyboard

The names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard
symbols, see page 144.

When the system needs input from you,
the display changes to a keyboard. Use
the displayed letters to enter the
information. Enter each letter by one of
the following methods:
• Using the voice control system, say
the desired letter on the screen.
• Move the highlighting to the desired
letter using the joystick, then push in
on the joystick.
• Touch the desired letter on the screen.
When speaking the letters or using
“spell mode,” you can substitute the
name that represents each letter or
symbol. This improves recognition. The
system will only respond to the names
shown in the following graphic. For
example:

Alpha
Apple

Bravo
Boy

Charlie

Delta
Dog

Echo
Edward

Foxtrot
Frank

Golf
George

Hotel
Henry

India
Igloo

Juliet
John

Apostrophe

Kilo
King

Lima
Larry

Mike
Mary

November
Nancy

Oscar

Papa
Paul

Quebec
Queen

Romeo
Robert

Sierra
Sam

Tango
Tom

Ampersand

Uniform
Uncle

Victor

Whiskey
William

X-ray

Yankee
Yellow

Zulu
Zebra

Slash

• To select the letter “A”: Say, “A”;
“Alpha”; or “Apple.”
• To select the letter “M”: Say, “M”;
“Mike”; or “Mary.”

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Each entered letter will appear at the top
of the display. Say or select Space to
enter a space between words. Say or
select Delete to erase a letter entered
incorrectly.

You can choose to have your keyboard
displayed in alphabetized format as
shown below:

When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it
takes several seconds for the navigation
system to boot up.
The first screen to appear is the
navigation system globe screen. The
screen then changes to the Disclaimer
screen:

When entering an address, the system
searches the database for words that
match the letters you are entering. As a
result, you will notice that some letters
are no longer available.
When the system finds only one entry
that matches, it completes the entry of
the name for you. If the system finds
more than one entry that matches your
input, the system displays a list.

System Start-up

Or in a regular keyboard (QWERTY)
format as shown below:

Tip:
If you are unsure of the spelling of a
name, enter the letters that you are sure
of, and then select List. The system
displays a list of names that most closely
matches your input.

NOTE:
The OK button does not appear
immediately. It appears after the
software is loaded.
See Keyboard Layout in the Setup
screen (second) on page 96.

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Getting Started
To return to the Disclaimer screen,
press the MENU or MAP/GUIDE
button.

Read this disclaimer carefully so you
understand it before continuing. Push in
on the joystick, or touch OK, and the
map screen will appear on the display.
The “OK” cannot be activated by voice.
NOTE:
If you do not select OK, and then enter
the Setup or Information screens, some
items are not available and will show up
as darkened buttons (grayed out). See
System Function Diagram on page 21.
If you do not press the joystick or touch
OK, the screen will turn to the clock
screen after 30 seconds.

If you have entered any Calendar
reminders, they are displayed after you
select OK.

If you are not planning to use the
navigation system at this time, touch
DISPLAY OFF to turn off the screen.
By touching CLOCK TYPE, you can
change the design of the clock screen.
For details of the clock type, see
page 79.
Tip:
For information on clock adjustment,
see page 97.

The Calendar reminder screen
remains displayed until you select OK
or Remind Later, or press the
CANCEL button.

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Getting Started
If you select OK, the reminder will not
show up again. If you wish to have the
reminder show up again later in the day,
touch the Remind Later button.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
If you have a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone that is paired, then CALL on the
Calculate route to screen is enabled.

If you press the CANCEL button, the
message will be displayed the next time
you start the vehicle.
NOTE:
The system will display the current
message and any older or previously
unread messages, with the newest
message listed first.
When you select CALL, the system
dials the number shown on the screen. If
CALL is not available (grayed out), and
your phone is paired, then make sure the
phone has service or that HFL is not in
use; press the HFL BACK button.
For more information on Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, see your Owner’s
Manual and the official website
(handsfreelink.honda.com).

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Map Screen Legend
Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 58)
Map Orientation
(see page 57)
“North Up”

Breadcrumbs
(see Off-road Tracking
on page 62)

“Heading Up”

No Entry Icon

Honda Dealer

Acura Dealer

Hospital

School

Grocery Store

Restaurant

Gas Station

ATM

Hotel/Lodging

Parking Lot

Parking Garage

Post Office

Freeway Exit Information
GPS Signal Strength
: Best Reception
: Good Reception
Missing: Poor/No Reception

Streets
(see Map Overview on page 6)
Interstates or Freeways
Verified Streets
Unverified Streets

Current Map Scale
(see page 56)

One-Way Traffic Icon (1/20 mile scale only)
(see page 58)
Map Features

ICON Button (see page 60)

Vehicle Position (see page 63)
(Use voice command “Display the current location,”
or touch the icon to show current location.)

Current Street
(see page 6)

NOTE:
See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.

: Park

: Water Area

: Hospital

: Cemetery

: Shopping Mall

: University

: Golf Course

: Indian Reservation

: Airport/Stadium/Business
NOTE:
If you move the joystick over an area (map features
shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.

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Map Screen Description
Zoom In/Out
Use the ZOOM buttons to change the
scale of the map. Zooming in increases
the detail, while zooming out gives you
a wide area view. After changing the
scale, give the system a few moments to
update the display.
Map Scrolling
To view other areas on the map, move
the joystick left, right, up, or down. The
map will shift in that direction. To
return the map to your current location,
press either the MAP/GUIDE,
CANCEL, or NAVI BACK button on
the steering wheel.

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Displaying Current Location
You can say “Display current location”
or touch the vehicle position icon at any
time to see the current address, latitude,
longitude, and elevation. The screen
will change to:

You can say “Save current location” or
select Save on the screen to save the
current location in your Address Book.
Select Return to return to the previous
screen.

NOTE:
The elevation will not appear when the
system is temporarily lacking proper
GPS information. The system elevation
may not agree with elevations shown on
roadside elevation signs, and may
fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.

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your destination (orange). You are
provided with map/voice guidance,
routing cautions, and a direction list.
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the voice control system as much as
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audio, and climate control systems
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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
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Entering a Destination
When you press the MENU button, the
display changes to:

Address (see page 23)
This selection requires you to enter the
city (and possibly the state) and the
address that you want to go to.
Intersection (see page 27)
This selection allows you to enter the
names of two intersecting streets in a
city. This is useful if you know the
general location of your destination, but
not the exact address.

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Places (see page 32)
The system has been programmed with
the locations of many businesses, parks,
hospitals, etc. This selection lets you
search these by category, name, or
phone number, or Zagat 2012 (for
restaurants).
Map Input (see page 38)
This selection allows you to point to a
destination on the map using the
joystick. This allows you to enter a
destination or address that may not be
listed in the database.
Previous Destinations (see page 42)
When you enter a destination with any
of the available selections (except
Address Book and Go Home), the
last 50 destinations are saved by the
system. Use this selection to choose a
destination again.
NOTE:
If Previous Destinations is grayed
out, there are no Previous Destinations
entered.

Today’s Destinations (see page 43)
You can enter and sort up to five
destinations and store them in the
Today’s Destinations list. You can then
use the Today’s Destination selection.
NOTE:
If Today’s Destinations is grayed
out, there are no Today’s Destinations
entered.
Address Book (see page 45)
This selection allows you to select a
stored address. The system can store up
to a combined total of 200 User 1 and
User 2 addresses.
Go Home (see page 46)
This selection allows you to select your
home or a common place as a
destination.
NOTE:
If you have no home address entered,
the system prompts you for one.

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By Address
After you select Address from the
Enter destination by screen, the
display changes to:

Tip:
• When entering an address by voice, it
is more efficient to say the city name
first, then the street name.
• When entering an address by touch, it
is usually easier to enter the street
first. A city or cities that the street
appears in will be displayed. For
your convenience, you do not have to
enter both city and street.

NOTE:
• If you find that your city is not listed,
it may be part of a larger
metropolitan area. Try entering the
street first.
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 91.

Selecting the State or Province
The state you are in is displayed at the
top of the screen. If your desired
destination is in another state, select
Change State.

Selecting the City
This is helpful if the street runs through
several cities, and you know what city
includes the street. The city you are in is
displayed on the screen. If the city you
want is displayed on the screen, say
“Select current city.” If your desired
destination is in another city, say or
enter that city.
By Voice Control:
Say “City” on the Find address by
screen, and the display changes to the
Say city name screen. Say the city
name and the searching will begin.

The display then changes to the Enter
state name screen. Use the voice
control system and say the name of the
state or use the on-screen keyboard to
enter the name of the state.

NOTE:
To improve voice recognition when
saying the city name, pronounce the
syllables as clearly as possible.

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Entering a Destination
To enter the city name by voice spelling,
say or select CHANGE TO Spell
Mode on the Say city name screen,
and the display will change to the Enter
city name screen. Say the city name by
saying individual letters, or words that
represent the letters, one at a time.

The system has a talk back function. If
your spoken letter is not recognized, the
system will talk back to you. For
example, if you say “E” but the system
does not recognize the command, it will
ask you, “Please select the number of
the input letter from the list,” and the
following pop-up box will appear:

By Touch Control:
Select City, and the display then
changes to the Enter city name screen.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the
name of the city.
The system will display a list of city
names, with the closest match to the
name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired
city from the list.

You should select a letter by saying the
number.
Alternatively, to improve voice
recognition, you can say “Echo” or
“Edward” instead of “E.”
See page 15 for a list of available words
for each letter.

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Entering a Destination
If the system does not find an exact
match, select List when you finish
entering the name of the city. Most of
the cities and towns for that state are
listed.
Listings of cities and towns in the nondetailed coverage area may have an
asterisk “*” next to their names. If you
select one, a pop-up box is displayed
saying, “No detailed street data...”, and
a street address cannot be entered (see
Map Coverage on page 110). Try
entering the street first, and then select
the city if available.
Select View Dest. Map and use the
joystick to select an icon, approximate
area, or street you wish to choose as
your destination. Otherwise, a central
location of the city will be selected. If
you select a point of interest (POI) or
road in an unverified area, you may or
may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page 6.

Selecting the Street
By Voice Control:
After you have selected the city, or if
you say “Street” on the Find address
by screen, the display changes to the
Say street name screen. Say the street
name and the searching will begin.

Say the street name by saying individual
letters or numbers, or words that
represent the letters, one at a time.

To enter the street name by voice
spelling, say or select CHANGE TO
Spell Mode on the Say street name
screen, and the display will change to
the Enter street name screen.

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Entering a Destination
The system has a talk back function. If
your spoken letter is not recognized, the
system will talk back to you. For
example, if you say “E” but the system
does not recognize the command, it will
ask you, “Please select the number of
the input letter from the list,” and the
following pop-up box will appear:

By Touch Control:
After you have selected the city, or if
you selected Street in the beginning,
the display changes to the Enter street
name screen. Use the on-screen
keyboard to enter the name of the street
(like ELM or 42ND) that is your
destination.

The system will display a list of street
names, with the closest match to the
name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired
street from the list.

To enter the name of a major highway,
you must use the full name, including a
hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US18). For state highways, use the two
character state designation (CA-101).
For county roads, use the appropriate
designation (G-2, for example).
You should select a letter by saying the
number.
Alternatively, to improve voice
recognition, you can say “Echo” or
“Edward” instead of “E.”
See page 15 for a list of available words
for each letter.

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Tip:
When entering a street, you do not need
to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the
type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will
automatically determine that for you,
based on your entered city and street
number.

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Entering the Street Number
After you have completed the street
name, the display changes to the Enter
street number screen. Use the voice
control system and say the address
number as a continuous string of
numbers. For example, the address 1527
should be spoken as “One, five, two,
seven.” You can also use the on-screen
keyboard to enter the street number.
Some address numbers may not be
available on the selected street. For
example, let’s say the individual address
ranges for a selected street name are 1 20 and 9,000 - 10,000, with an overall
range shown on the display of 1 to
10,000. If you try to enter a number
outside the individual address ranges
such as 500, the system will show this
number as unavailable (grayed out).
• When using the on-screen keyboard,
the system only allows you to choose
available address numbers.
• When using voice control, the system
beeps if you try to select an
unavailable (grayed out) address
number.

If you did not select a city in the
beginning, the street name you selected
might appear in more than one city. The
system will give you a list of cities that
the street appears in. Select the desired
city from the list. The system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).
Tip:
If the particular address you want
cannot be found, select Map Input and
use the joystick to select the appropriate
location on the map (see By Map Input
on page 38).
Select View Dest. Map and use the
joystick to select an icon, approximate
area, or street you wish to choose as
your destination. Otherwise, a central
location of the street will be selected. If
you select a point of interest (POI) or
road in an unverified area, you may or
may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page 6.

By Intersection
After you select Intersection from the
Enter destination by screen, the
display changes to:

Tip:
When entering an address, it is usually
easier to enter the street first. A city or
cities that the street appears in will be
displayed. For your convenience, you
do not have to enter both city and street.

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NOTE:
• If you find that your city is not listed,
it may be part of a larger
metropolitan area. Try entering the
street first.
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 91.

Selecting the State or Province
The state you are in is displayed at the
top of the screen. If your desired
destination is in another state, select
Change State.

Selecting the City
This is helpful if the street runs through
several cities, and you know what city
includes the street. The city you are in is
displayed on the screen. If the city you
want is displayed on the screen, say
“Select current city.” If your desired
destination is in another city, say or
enter another city.

To enter the city name by voice spelling,
say or select CHANGE TO Spell
Mode on the Say city name screen,
and the display will change to the Enter
city name screen.
Say the city name by saying individual
letters, or words that represent the
letters, one at a time.

By Voice Control:
Say “City” on the Find intersection by
screen, and the display changes to the
Say city name screen. Say the city
name and the searching will begin.

The display then changes to the Enter
state name screen. Use the voice
control system and say the name of the
state or use the on-screen keyboard to
enter the name of the state.

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Entering a Destination
The system has a talk back function. If
your spoken letter is not recognized, the
system will talk back to you. For
example, if you say “E” but the system
does not recognize the command, it will
ask you, “Please select the number of
the input letter from the list,” and the
following pop-up box will appear:

You should select a letter by saying the
number.
Alternatively, to improve voice
recognition, you can say “Echo” or
“Edward” instead of “E.”
See page 15 for a list of available words
for each letter.

By Touch Control:
Select City, and the display then
changes to the Enter city name screen.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the
name of the city.

If the system does not find an exact
match, select List when you finish
entering the name of the city. Most of
the cities and towns for that state are
listed.

The system will display a list of city
names, with the closest match to the
name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired
city from the list.

Listings of cities and towns in the nondetailed coverage area may have an
asterisk “*” next to their names. If you
select one, a pop-up box is displayed
saying, “No detailed street data...”, and
a street address cannot be entered (see
Map Coverage on page 110).
Select View Dest. Map and use the
joystick to select an icon, approximate
area, or street you wish to choose as
your destination. Otherwise, a central
location of the city will be selected. If
you select a point of interest (POI) or
road in an unverified area, you may or
may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page 6.

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Selecting the Street
By Voice Control:
After you have selected the city, or if
you say “Street” on the Find
intersection by screen, the display
changes to the Say street name screen.
Say the street name and the searching
will begin.

Say the street name by saying individual
letters or numbers, or words that
represent the letters, one at a time.

The system has a talk back function. If
your spoken letter is not recognized, the
system will talk back to you. For
example, if you say “E” but the system
does not recognize the command, it will
ask you, “Please select the number of
the input letter from the list,” and the
following pop-up box will appear:

After you have completed the first
name, the display changes to the Say
intersecting street screen. Say the
name of the other intersecting street.
To enter the street name by voice
spelling, say or select CHANGE TO
Spell Mode on the Say street name
screen, and the display will change to
the Enter street name screen.

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You should select a letter by saying the
number.
Alternatively, to improve voice
recognition, you can say “Echo” or
“Edward” instead of “E.”
See page 15 for a list of available words
for each letter.

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Entering a Destination
By Touch Control:
After you have selected the city, or if
you select Street in the beginning, the
display changes to the Enter street
name screen. Use the on-screen
keyboard to enter one of the names (like
ELM or 42ND) of the intersecting
streets.
To enter the name of a major highway,
you must use the full name, including a
hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US18). For state highways, use the two
character state designation (CA-101).
For county roads, use the appropriate
designation (G-2, for example).
Tip:
When entering a street, you do not need
to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the
type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will
automatically determine that for you.

The system will display a list of street
names, with the closest match to the
name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired
street from the list.

After you have completed the first street
name, the display changes to the Enter
intersecting street screen.
Enter the name of the other intersecting
street using the on-screen keyboard.

If you did not select a city in the
beginning, and the intersection appears
in more than one city, you will see the
Select a city screen. The system will
give you a list of cities that the
intersection appears in. Select the
desired city from the list. If more than
one intersection appears in a city, select
the desired intersection from the Select
an intersection screen. The system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).
Tip:
If the particular intersection you want
cannot be found, select Map Input and
use the joystick to select the appropriate
location on the map (see By Map Input
on page 38).
Select View Dest. Map and use the
joystick to select an icon, approximate
area, or street you wish to choose as
your destination. Otherwise, a central
location of the street will be selected. If
you select a point of interest (POI) or
road in an unverified area, you may or
may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page 6.

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Entering a Destination
By Places
After you select Places from the Enter
destination by screen, the display
changes to:

There are four ways to find a place or
point of interest (POI), by Category,
Name, Phone Number, or ZAGAT
2012.

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Let’s assume you want to find a coffee
shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”
• If you know the phone number of the
coffee shop, select Phone Number,
then enter the 10-digit number with
area code. This is the quickest way to
find it.
• The second best method is to select
Category, Restaurant, and
CAFÉ/COFFEE SHOP. After you
select Place Name by Keyword
and search method, enter the keyword
“Bucks.” The list will include all
restaurants that have the letters
“bucks” anywhere in the name.

NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 91.
• You can enter the desired destination
using the voice control system. For
information on the available voice
commands, see Voice Command
Index on page 138.

• You can try to enter “Bucks” using
Name, but you may have to search
through a list that might include
Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc.

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Finding the Place by Category
The Category option gives you a list of
categories or types of businesses to
select from with the following screen:

After selecting a category and
subcategory, the system will give you
the options of Place Name by
Keyword, Sort by Distance to
Travel, City Vicinity, or Place
Name with the following screen:

Tip:
If you are not sure of the spelling of a
place, the best way to find it is to use the
keyword search. Select Category,
choose a category and subcategory
from the menus, then select Place
Name by Keyword, and enter the
partial name.

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Entering a Destination
Auto Service
Honda Dealers
Acura Dealers
Gas Station
Hydrogen Station
Auto Parts & Electronics
ATM
Bank

Auto Repair & Maintenance
Car Wash & Detailing
Motorcycle Dealers
Other Car Dealers
Roadside Assistance

Lodging
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel/Motel

Resort

Leisure

Amusement Park
Golf Course
Historical Monument
Banking
Check Cashing/Money Transfer Marina
Currency Exchange
Movie Theater

Community
Business
City Hall
Civic/Community Center
Convention/Exhibition Center
Court House

Higher Education
Library
Post Office
School

Emergency
Hospital
Police Station

Roadside Assistance
Veterinarian

Museum
Park/Recreation Area
Performing Arts
Sports Complex
Tourist Attraction

Shopping
All Shopping*2
Accessories/Jewelry
Auto Parts & Electronics
Books/Music/Video
Clothing
Groceries
Home Improvement
Mall/Department Store

Restaurant
All Types*1
All Types (Zagat Only)
American
Café/Coffee Shop
Californian
Chinese
Continental
Fast Food
French
German
Greek

Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Mexican
Pizza
Seafood
Thai
Vegetarian
Vietnamese
Other

Office Supplies/Electronics
Pharmacy/Drug Store
Pet Food/Supplies
Sewing/Linen
Shoes/Bags
Sporting Goods
Toys/Arts/Crafts

Travel
Airport
Automobile Club
Bed & Breakfast
Bus Station
Camping
Commuter Rail Station
Ferry Terminal
Hotel/Motel
Named Place
Park & Ride
Parking Garage/House

Parking Lot
Rental Car Agency
Resort
Rest Area
Ski Area
Tourist Attraction
Tourist Information
Train Station
Travel Agency
Truck Stop/Plaza

Advanced
*1 When trying to find a specific restaurant, select the category ALL TYPES. Some restaurants may be
miscategorized.
*2 When trying to find a specific store, select the category ALL SHOPPING. Some stores may be
miscategorized.

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If the category you want is not listed, you can try to
find it with a keyword. When you select this option,
the display changes to the Enter keyword for
category screen. If the system finds any categories
with the keyword you entered, the display changes to
the Select a category screen. Select the desired
category.

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Finding a restaurant
The ZAGAT SURVEY for some
restaurants is available in the system.
See the Information screen “Key to
Zagat Ratings” for an explanation of
these ratings (see page 76).

On the Select a place screen,
restaurants with a Zagat Rating have a
icon at the end of the line. To list
only restaurants with Zagat Reviews,
say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2012
Only. You can view the complete Zagat
Review for a selected restaurant by
selecting the
icon.

By voice, select the
icon by saying
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the
line number 1-3). Alternatively, use the
joystick or touch screen to select the “Z”
icon.

Place Name by Keyword
If you do not know the exact name of
the destination, you can find the place
with a keyword. When you select this
option, the display changes to:

Say or select Read List and the review
will be read out. Say or select OK to
display the Calculate route to screen.
See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 76 for
details on the key to ratings.

You can find your destination with a
keyword using the Sort by Distance
to Travel option or City Vicinity
option.

NOTE:
• Scrolling through the Zagat Review
using the ZOOM buttons is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
• For the information on the ratings
and symbols for Zagat Review, you
can also select Key to Zagat
Ratings on the Information screen.
See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 76.
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If you select the Sort by Distance to
Travel option, the Enter keyword for
place screen appears. Enter the
keyword using the on-screen keyboard.
If the system does not find an exact
match, select List when you finish
entering the keyword. The system starts
searching for places that match the
entered keyword. If you see your
desired place, select it from the list.
If not, scroll through the list to find the
desired place.

If you select the City Vicinity option,
the Enter city name screen appears.
Enter the name of the city using the onscreen keyboard. The system will
display a list of city names, with the
closest match to the name you entered at
the top of the list. Select your desired
city name from the list. Once you have
selected your desired city name, the
Enter keyword for place screen
appears. Enter the keyword using the
on-screen keyboard to specify the
desired place.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).

Sort by Distance to Travel
When you select this option, the system
gives you a list of all the places in the
subcategory. This list is arranged by
distance from your current location,
with the closest at the top of the list.

The distance and direction to the
destination at the top of the list are
shown in the screen. The distance
shown is straight line distance (as the
crow flies), not driving distance. Select
the number (1-4) of the desired
destination from the list.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).

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City Vicinity
The system allows you to find points of
interest in the vicinity of the city you
entered. When you select this option,
the display changes to the Enter city
name screen. Enter the name of the city
using the on-screen keyboard. If the
system does not find an exact match,
select List when you finish entering the
name of the city. Select a desired city
from the list.
Once you have selected the city, the
display changes to the Enter a place
name screen. Enter the name of the
place using the on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).

Place Name
When you select this option, the display
changes to the Enter a place name
screen. Enter your selection, using the
on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).

Finding the Place by Name
The Name option allows you to enter
the name of a business, and then shows
you a list of businesses with the same or
similar names to select from. Use the
name option only if you know the exact
spelling of the place. If unsure, use the
Category option.

Finding the Place by Phone
Number
The Phone Number option allows
you to select a destination by its
telephone number. Only telephone
numbers stored in the system under the
Places (of business) option are
recognized. The system does not contain
residential telephone numbers, or
numbers you may have entered in your
personal Address Book.
Tip:
If you know the phone number of a point
of interest (POI), its uniqueness makes it
the fastest entry method. When using the
voice control system, the entry should be
spoken as a continuous string of
numbers. For example, the telephone
number (310) 555-4000 should be
spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five,
five, four, zero, zero, zero.”

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Entering a Destination
Finding the Place by Zagat 2012
The ZAGAT 2012 option allows you to
find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating
information. The system lets you select
the metro area, neighborhood, and food
type to search the restaurant you like.
After you select the food type, the
following display appears:

Name - When you select Name, the
restaurants will be listed in alphabetical
order.
Food, Decor, Service - When you
select Food, Decor, or Service, the
restaurant will be listed by rating value.

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Cost - When you select Cost, the
restaurant will be listed by the average
cost of a meal (including drink and tip).
When you select a sorting method, the
list of restaurants will appear.

Once you select a restaurant, the system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen ( see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).
NOTE:
• Not every type of food is listed in each
metro area or neighborhood. Only
types of foods that are available in
those areas will be listed.
• See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 76
for details on the key to ratings.

By Map Input
After you select Map Input from the
Enter destination by screen, the
display changes to:

NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 91.
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 138.

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Entering a Destination
Showing the Map of Current
Position
The Current Position selection
assumes that you are looking for a
destination in the immediate area. The
display changes to:

If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to
change the map scale. When you have
the crosshairs on the desired icon, map
feature, or road, push in on the joystick.
The address of the location will appear
at the top of the screen.

If you selected a single icon or road
segment within the target mark, the
following screen appears. Push in on the
joystick again to calculate a route to the
selected destination.

NOTE:
The selected icon or road segment is
displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or
less map scale.
If this is the desired destination, push in
on the joystick again. If not, use the
joystick to reposition the crosshairs,
then push in on the joystick again to
display the new address.
The red arrow indicates your vehicle
position. Find your desired destination
by moving the joystick left, right, up, or
down. The map and crosshairs will
move in the same direction.
The yellow box indicates the area you
will see when you click on the current
map with the joystick. The scale will
decrease each time you push in on the
joystick, until Select a destination
appears at the top of the screen.

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Entering a Destination
If you selected multiple icons within the
cursor radius, the following screen
appears. Select an item from the list.
Then select OK to calculate a route to
the selected destination.

Showing the Map of City
With the City selection, the display
changes to the Enter city name screen.
When you have entered the desired city,
the display changes to a map. The
starting location will be the central
position in the selected city.
See Showing the Map of Current
Position on page 39 for instructions on
finding and entering your desired
destination.

Once you select an address, the system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).

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Showing the Map of State
With the State selection, the display
changes to the Enter state name
screen.
After you select the desired state, the
display changes to a map of the state,
with the crosshairs located near the
middle.
The yellow box indicates the area you
will see when you click on the current
map with the joystick. The scale will
decrease each time you push in on the
joystick, until Select a destination
appears at the top of the screen.

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Use the joystick to move the crosshairs
to the area of the state close to your
intended destination. If desired, use the
ZOOM buttons to change the map scale.
When you have the crosshairs in the
desired area, push in on the joystick.
The address of the location you have
selected will appear at the top of the
screen.
NOTE:
The selected icon or road segment is
displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or
less map scale.

If this is the desired address, push in on
the joystick again. If not, use the
joystick to reposition the crosshairs,
then push in on the joystick again to
display the new address.

Showing the Map of Continental
USA
With the Continental USA selection,
the display changes to:

If you selected a single icon or road
segment, push in on the joystick again to
select the new address. If you selected
multiple icons within the cursor radius,
select an item from the list on the
screen.
Once you select an address, the system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).

The yellow box indicates the area you
will see when you click on the current
map with the joystick. The scale will
decrease each time you push in on the
joystick, until Select a destination
appears at the top of the screen.
Use the joystick to move the crosshairs
to the area of the country for your
intended destination. Then push in on
the joystick.

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Entering a Destination
If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to
change the map scale. When you have
the crosshairs on the desired icon, map
feature, or road, push in on the joystick.
The address of the location you have
selected will appear at the top of the
screen.

By Previous Destinations

NOTE:
The selected icon or road segment is
displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or
less map scale.

After you select Previous
Destinations, the display lists the last
50 destinations entered, with the most
recent appearing first.

If this is the desired address, push in on
the joystick again. If not, use the
joystick to reposition the crosshairs,
then push in on the joystick again to
display the new address.

Every time you route to a destination,
that destination is saved by the system.
Up to 50 destinations can be stored.
Select Previous Destinations from
the Enter destination by screen to
choose one of those destinations.

NOTE:
• If Previous Destinations is
grayed out, there are no Previous
Destinations entered.
• When finishing a “Today’s
Destinations” trip, the Today’s
Destinations list entries are stored to
this list, beginning with the date (e.g.,
item 1 shown on the previous screen).
• Because both the Home address and
personal Address Book list can be
protected by a PIN, they do not show
up in the previous destination list.

If you selected a single icon or road
segment, push in on the joystick again to
select the new address. If you selected
multiple icons within the cursor radius,
select an item from the list on the
screen.
Once you select an address, the system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).

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Entering a Destination
Scroll through the list and say the line
number (1-6) of the destination, or touch
the desired destination you want.
Once you select the desired destination,
the system then displays the Calculate
route to screen (see Driving to Your
Destination on page 47).

By Today’s Destinations
You can create a “trip” by combining up
to five destinations previously selected
on the Calculate route to screen.
Select Today’s Destinations from
the Enter destination by screen and the
display changes to:

NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 91.
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 138.
NOTE:
If Today’s Destinations is grayed
out, there are no Today’s Destinations
entered.

Editing Today’s Destinations
List
If you change your plans, you can
modify the Today’s Destinations list
order by distance or order of entry.
Say or select Entry to sort the list by the
entry order, and say or select Distance
to sort the list by the distance order. To
delete a destination, say or select
Delete and the display changes to the
Select a destination to delete screen.
Select the destination to delete. Say or
select Done to perform the deletion,
and the display returns to the previous
screen. To cancel the deletion, press the
CANCEL button.
NOTE:
For information on the available voice
commands, see Voice Command Index
on page 138.

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Entering a Destination
Adding Destinations to the List
After you have used any of the other
selections from the Enter destination
by screen to select a destination, the
display changes to:

The display then changes to show you
all the current entries on the Today’s
Destinations list. Select Done to return
to the Enter destination by screen.
The system automatically sorts the
destinations stored in the Today’s
Destinations list for the best path.

NOTE:
When finishing a “Today’s
Destinations” trip, the Today’s
Destinations list entries are stored to
the Previous Destinations list,
beginning with the date (e.g., item 1
shown below). This entry contains all
the destinations that were included in
the Today’s Destinations itinerary. This
allows you to reselect the entire Today’s
Destinations content at a later date.

To add this to the Today’s Destinations
list, select ADD TO Today’s Dest.
NOTE:
If ADD TO Today’s Dest is grayed
out, the Today’s Destinations list is
already full (five destinations have been
stored).

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If the displayed list shows your plans,
select the first destination. The system
will guide you to the destination
according to the order of the list. When
you reach the destination, it will be
automatically removed from the list.

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By Address Book
This selection allows you to choose a
personal address entry for a destination.
After you select Address Book from
the Enter destination by screen, the
display changes to:

If an Address Book PIN has been set
in Setup, the system prompts you to
enter your PIN after you select User 1
or User 2. Say or enter your PIN, and
say or select Done.
If the PIN has not been entered, the
system displays the list after you select
User 1 or User 2.

The system then displays a list of the
places entered in your personal Address
Book. By selecting Category, you can
sort the displayed addresses by ALL,
BUSINESS, PERSONAL, or by other
categories you may create.

Scroll through the list to find your
desired destination. After you select it,
the system then displays the Calculate
route to screen (see Driving to Your
Destination on page 47).

Adding Addresses to the
Personal Address Book
There are two ways to enter addresses to
the personal Address Book:
• Entering them in the personal
Address Book feature in Setup (see
page 80).
• Adding them in the Address Book
directly from the Calculate route to
screen (see page 47).
NOTE:
• Destinations chosen from the Address
Book do not show up in Previous
Destinations.
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 91.
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 138.

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By Go Home
Selecting Go Home from the Enter
destination by screen takes you home
or to a frequently used address you have
chosen.
If a Go Home PIN has been set in
Setup, the system prompts you to enter
your PIN. Say or enter your PIN, and
say or select Done. The system will
then display the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 47).
If a Go Home PIN has not been set, the
system displays the Calculate route to
screen after you select Go Home (see
Driving to Your Destination on
page 47).

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NOTE:
• To edit Home Address, see Home
Address in System Setup on page 84.
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 91.
• PINs are optional. If you choose to
use a PIN, make sure you remember
it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer
will have to reset it for you.
• If a PIN is desired, enter it using the
Personal preference PIN number
feature in Setup.
See page 85 for information on
entering your Go Home PIN.

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Driving to Your Destination

Calculate Route to Screen

A route typically has three phases.

Further selections from the Calculate
route to screen include:

ADD TO Address Book
Allows you to add the destination to
your Address Book. See By Address
Book on page 45.

• Initial route calculation (Calculate
route to screen) (see page 47).
• Change the route while en route (see
page 65).

NOTE:
If the button is grayed out, the
destination is already in your Address
Book.

• Resume the route when restarting the
engine (see Continue Trip Screen on
page 70).
Say or select OK. The system calculates
the route using the method shown on the
screen (see Map Screen on page 50).
NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 91.
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 138.

ADD TO Today’s Destinations
Allows you to add the destination to
your Today’s Destinations list. See By
Today’s Destinations on page 43.
NOTE:
If the button is grayed out, the Today’s
Destinations list is already full (five
destinations have been stored).
CALL
Dials the number on the screen when
available. See Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® on page 18.

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Driving to Your Destination
Changing the Routing Method
The system lets you select the way you
want to drive to your destination. Before
selecting OK to calculate a route, you
can change the routing method by using
the CHANGE METHOD scroll bar
back ( ) or forward ( ) buttons. The
route choices will appear in the address
box.
NOTE:
When you are en route and want to
change the routing method, press the
MENU button, and select Change
Routing Method on the Change
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• “Direct Route” (the factory default) is
the route that is the quickest (least
time) and is usually the best choice. If
you choose any other method, it
becomes the new default for all future
routing. Make sure to check the
routing method if the displayed route
is not what you expected to see.
• “Easy Route” produces a route with
the least turns.
• “Maximize Freeways,” “Minimize
Freeways,” and “Minimize Toll
Roads” are also available.

The generated route may not be the
route you would choose. For safety
reasons, the system generally applies the
following rules to your route:
• It tries to avoid shortcuts through
residential areas.
• Right turns are favored over left turns
or U-turns.
• Restricted turns (turns that cannot be
made during certain hours) are not
used for routing.

NOTE:
If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then
“Minimize Freeways” and “Minimize
Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is
normal.

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Viewing the Routes
Touching View Routes on the
Calculate route to screen allows you to
scroll through and view the various
routes (Direct, Easy, Maximize
Freeways, etc.) to your destination. If
you select View Routes, the display
changes to:

NOTE:
• You may only view routes as shown
above from the Calculate route to
screen.
• The selected route method is shown at
the top of the screen.

• It may take several minutes (the
system displays an hourglass while it
is calculating) to show all route
methods, and it is not unusual for the
different methods to pick the same
route. Voice commands cannot be
used while the system is calculating.
• If the trip is greater than 100 miles,
then “Minimize Freeways” and
“Minimize Toll Roads” may be
grayed out. This is normal.

After calculating the route with the new
method, the system displays a map of
your current location. The calculated
route will be highlighted as a blue line,
and a voice prompt will tell you how to
proceed along the highlighted route.
Touch Voice to have the guidance
repeated.

Say or select Summary to display the
distance and time to go for each route.
Based on the route data, you can change
the routing by using the Next and Prev.
buttons. Once you confirm your
selection, say or select OK on the
screen.
NOTE:
Distances and times shown for each
method in the Summary are
approximate.

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Viewing the Destination Map
Touching View Dest. Map displays a
map of the destination vicinity. Press the
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button to
return. You can view the destination
map anytime while en route by saying,
“Display destination map.”

Map Screen
When you select OK on the Calculate
route to screen, the map screen
appears, showing your highlighted route
in real time.

Route Line
When driving to a destination on
verified roads in a metropolitan area, the
route line is displayed as a blue line.
When driving in rural areas on
unverified streets (light brown color),
the route line changes to either a blue
dotted “vector line” pointing to your
destination, or a blue-pink line. See
Unverified Area Routing on page 87 for
a detailed explanation of how to enable
unverified routing, and the related
cautions and disclaimers.
NOTE:
You can always view the entire route by
simply saying, “Display entire route.”

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“Vector line” (unverified routing off)

Blue-pink unverified route line
(unverified routing on)

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Guidance Prompts
As you get near the maneuver, you will
hear a voice reminder and see a pop-up
window showing you the maneuver.
The number of reminders that you will
hear before a maneuver is determined
by Guidance Prompts in Setup on
page 79.
With the factory default (Max),
typically you will hear two prompts:
• The first is about 1/4 mile from the
maneuver.
• The final maneuver is close to your
actual turn.

NOTE:
• You can say “Voice” or select Voice
on the screen at any time to be
reminded of the next maneuver.
• Typically, a pop-up guidance window
shows your next turn, and a voice
guidance prompt is heard. The timing
of these prompts varies, depending on
the type of road you are on, and the
distance to your next maneuver.
When given guidance in unverified
areas, the words “if possible” are
inserted before each guidance prompt.
See Unverified Area Routing on page 87
for more details about unverified
routing.

If the distance between the next two
driving maneuvers is very small, both
maneuvers are displayed on the screen
in a single window, and the voice will
remind you of both of them at the same
time.

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Map Screen Legend
Distance to Destination
(see page 54)
Direction of Destination
(When en route)
(see page 54)
Map Orientation
(see page 57)

Time to Destination
(see page 54)
No Entry Icon

Waypoint
(When en route)
(see page 65)

: Hospital

: Cemetery

: Shopping Mall

: University

: Golf Course

: Indian Reservation

One-Way Traffic Icon (1/20 mile scale only)
(see page 58)
Destination Icon
(see page 57)
Streets
(see Map Overview on page 6)

Map Scale Adjustment
(Mile or km per half-inch
appears only when you
ZOOM IN or OUT.)
(see page 56)
Current Map Scale
(see page 56)
ICON Button
(see page 60)

Direction List
(see page 54)
Current Street
(see page 6)

Blue Line
Calculated route
(see page 50)

Vehicle Position(see page 63)
(Use voice command, “Display current location,”
or touch the icon to show the current location.)
NOTE:
See Map Legend from the Information screen for further explanation (see page 75).

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: Water Area

NOTE:
If you move the joystick over an area (map features
shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.

“Heading Up”

Breadcrumbs
(see Off-road Tracking on page 62)

: Park

: Airport/Stadium/Business

“North Up”

Voice (see page 51)
(Announces next driving
instruction)

Map Features

Interstates or Freeways
Verified Streets
Unverified Streets
Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 58)
Honda Dealer

Acura Dealer

Hospital

School

Grocery Store

Restaurant

Gas Station

ATM

Hotel/Lodging

Parking Lot

Parking Garage

Post Office

Freeway Exit Information

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Guidance Screen
The guidance screen offers an alternative
way to view your route information.
Many of the icons and screen features are
similar to those on the map screen. While
driving to your destination, press the
MAP/GUIDE button to switch between
the map and guidance screens. The
guidance screen shows you:

Guidance Screen Legend
Freeway Exit Information (see page 55)
Vehicle Heading (black indicates north) ( see page 53 )
Direction of Destination, “as the crow flies” (see page 54)
Scroll: to view guidance maneuvers
Distance to Next Driving Maneuver

Street Name of Next
Driving Maneuver

Milestone to Destination – The
position of the small circular icon shows
your trip progress. As you get closer to
your destination, the indicator will
approach “DEST.”

Distance to Destination
(see page 54)
Time to Destination
(see page 54)

Vehicle Heading – The black portion of
the compass symbol indicates north.
NOTE:
• The map and voice guidance in
unverified areas differ from those in
verified areas.
• Current maneuvers and those within
1000 feet will show on the
Countdown bar, indicating the
distance until the next maneuver.

Direction List
(see page 54)

Current Street (see page 6)
Voice Button
(announces next driving instruction) (see page 51)
Milestone to Destination
(see page 53)

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Distance and Time to
Destination
When you select a destination, the
distance to the destination is the actual
road distance of the calculated route,
and not “as the crow flies.” When
viewing a list of destinations (points of
interest), such as restaurants, the
distance is “as the crow flies” (see Sort
by Distance to Travel on page 36).
The displayed time to the destination
may differ from the actual travel time
because the time is calculated based on
the posted road speed data and your
current speed. If part of your route
includes unverified roads, the “distance”
and “time to go” for that portion is
estimated using 25 mph as an average
speed.

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Direction List
If you select Directions on the map or
guidance screen, the display changes
to:

You can see the Direction list and the
distance to each maneuver. Touch the
Return button or press the CANCEL
button to return to the previous screen.
You can scroll through the Direction list
screen by screen using the scroll bar, or
one instruction at a time using the
joystick.

NOTE:
• The map and voice guidance in
unverified areas differ from those in
verified areas. See Unverified Area
Routing on page 87.
• Only maneuvers that occur at
freeway exits or contain freeway exit
information will show the exit info
icon ( ) on the right end of the
items in the Direction list. If no exit
info icon is shown on the list, the Exit
Info. is grayed out.

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Exit Info. (Freeway Exit
Information)
You can search freeway exit
information and add new destinations or
waypoints to the calculated route as a
new destination or waypoint. The exit
info icon ( ) on the right end of the
items in the direction list indicates that
there is freeway exit information
available. Say or select Exit Info., and
choose the exit and place to set as a new
destination or waypoint.
On the map screen, you can display
freeway exit information using the
joystick. The exit info icon will only be
displayed on the map screen if there is
any freeway exit information available.
Choose the 1/4, 1/2, or 1 mile scale, then
move the crosshairs to the desired exit
info icon and click on it. Choose a place
from the list and set it as a new
destination or waypoint.

Guidance Mode
When en route to a destination, you
have two display options: single-screen
mode (the factory default) and splitscreen mode.

When you get near the maneuver, the
map screen changes to:

Single-screen mode – A map is
displayed with occasional guidance
pop-up windows as you approach a
maneuver.
Split-screen mode – The map is always
displayed on the left of the screen, and
the maneuver or direction list is
displayed on the right-hand side of the
screen.
Guidance mode can be changed in either
Setup (see Guidance Mode on page 94),
or by accessing the icon bar
(see Guidance Mode on page 60) .

On the map screen, the location of the
maneuver is marked with a small yellow
square. The guidance window is simply
an enlargement of the area indicated by
the yellow square. After you complete
the maneuver, the display returns to a
full map screen when the single-screen
mode is set, or to a map and direction
list screen when the split-screen mode is
set.

NOTE:
To turn on “Freeway exit information”
on the map screen, display the icon bar
and select the
icon (see page 60).

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Map Scale
Use the ZOOM buttons or say a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 139) to change the scale of the map.
Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a view of a wider area. After changing the scale, give the system a
few moments to update the display.

Functions available at various map scales
1/20 mi. 1/8 mi.

Map Scale (English and Metric)
For selecting units, see page 96.

1/4 mi.

1/2 mi.

1 mi.

2 mi.

80 m 200 m 400 m 800 m 1.6 km 3 km

POI icon symbols (like ATM)

page 58

X

X

Breadcrumbs (off-road tracking dots)

page 62

X

X

Freeway exit information icons

page 55

One-way traffic icon

page 58

X

Unverified road display (light brown)

page 87

X

X

X

Map orientation “Heading-up”

page 57

X

X

Map orientation “North-up”

page 57

X

Map features (park, golf course, etc.)

page 52

X

5 mi.

15 mi.

50 mi.

150 mi. 350 mi.

8 km 24 km 80 km 240 km 560 km

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Avoid area shown on map

page 91

X

X

X

Avoid area scales (when creating)

page 91

X

X

X

Waypoint “flag” icons

page 65

X

X

X

X

X

NOTE:
• You can change between miles or kilometers in Setup (see Units on page 96).
• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 138.

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Map Orientation
The map can be orientated two ways:
• North-up: North pointing up as you
would normally view a paper map.
• Heading-up: The map constantly
rotates so the road you are driving on
always points up (as you see the road
through your front windshield).
“North Up”

“Heading Up”

NOTE:
The red arrow in both heading symbols
always shows the direction north.

Touch the Map Orientation icon on the
map screen to switch between the
available orientation, or say “Display
heading up” or “Display north up.”
In the larger map scales (above
1 mile or 1.6 kilometer), the map is
always oriented with north facing
upward. You cannot change the
orientation.
NOTE:
For information on the available voice
commands, see Voice Command Index
on page 138.

Destination Icon
The destination icon only 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). 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). Therefore,
the address 1425 will be shown a
quarter of the way down the block by
the system instead of near the end of the
block where the destination is actually
located.
Tip:
When en route, you can view a map
showing your destination. Using voice
control, say “Display destination map.”

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The display automatically changes to
the map screen when you reach your
destination. Press the MENU button to
return to the Enter destination by
screen.
NOTE:
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 138.
• If you are en route and the joystick is
moved, the “Time to Destination”
and “Distance to Destination”
indicators are replaced with an
indicator showing distance from the
current vehicle location.

Landmark Icons
Landmark icons are shown in the map
screen on the 1/20 and 1/8 mile scales or
80 and 200 meter scales. The Freeway
Exit information is displayed on the 1/4,
1/2, and 1 mile scales. The icons are:
Honda Dealer

Acura Dealer

Hospital

School

Grocery Store

Restaurant

Gas Station

ATM

Hotel/Lodging

Parking Lot

Parking Garage

Post Office

Freeway Exit Information

Some icons can be turned on or off;
you can either display them or hide
them from the ICON button on the
lower left corner (see page 52) or using
voice commands (see page 138).

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You can select most landmark icons
with the joystick to display the icon’s
information. See the table on the
following page for exceptions.
NOTE:
• The same list can be viewed on the
screen by selecting Map Legend
from the Information screen.
• When there are overlapping
landmark icons, a list of the points of
interest (POIs) is displayed.
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 138.

One-Way Traffic Icon
The one-way traffic icons (see Map
Screen Legend on page 52) are only
shown on the 1/20 mile scale and only
when turned on in Icon Options (see
page 60).

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For some icons, you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Honda Dealer are always shown. The
table below shows the features for each icon type. Some Points of Interest (POIs) like Police Stations are not shown as an icon,
but you can still locate the nearest one with the voice command, “Find nearest Police Station.”
Icon can be
manually
displayed
Honda/Acura dealer
Yes, always
Hospital
Yes
School
Yes
ATM
Yes
Gas station*1
Yes
Restaurants*1 *2
Yes
Post office
Yes
Grocery store*1
Yes
Hotel*1/Lodging
Yes
Police station
No icon
Shopping, Tourist attraction, Bank No icon
Parking garage/Parking lot
Yes
Freeway exit information
Yes
One-way traffic icon
Yes
POI type

Icon can be
manually
hidden
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No icon
No icon
Yes
Yes
Yes

Icon
selection
by voice
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

Icon can be selected as a
destination on the map screen
with the joystick
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes (choose POI)
No

POI can be found on the
map screen using voice
command “Find...”
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

*1 When these types are selected for view on the map, some icons are shown as “brand icons.”
*2 The Icon Options feature found on the Icon Bar screen allows you to customize your choice of the displayed icons. See
Showing Icons on the Map on page 60. Also see the Voice Command Index on page 139 for the “Display,” “Hide,” and
“Find” commands.

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Showing Icons on the Map
Touching the ICON button on the map
screen displays the following screen:

Icon Options
This feature allows you to “fine tune”
some of the icons on the Icon bar (see
Icon Options for more information).

Icon Options
Selecting Icon Options displays the
following screen:

Guidance Mode
When en route, this item allows you to
select between a single-screen (with
occasional pop-up guidance windows),
or a split-screen (containing one-half
map and one-half guidance/directions
list window). See page 55 for an
explanation of this feature, and see
page 94 for Setup.
The screen consists of the following
items:

Icon Bar (row of icon symbols)
The icon bar allows you to manually
select the icons that are displayed on the
map (see page 58 for a list of these
icons). In the screen above, both gas
stations and restaurants are selected.
Touch the icons to select (goes blue) or
remove them (goes gray). You can also
display or hide the same icons by using
the “Display” or “Hide” voice
commands (see page 139).

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Exit Screen
Select Return to return to the map
screen.

This feature allows you to “fine tune”
some of the icons on the Icon bar. The
three icon choices, “Parking” (lot or
garage), “Restaurant” (specific type or
types of food), and “Other icons”
(hospitals, schools, etc.), can each be
tailored to your needs.

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For instance, let’s assume that hospital
icons are not displayed on the map. You
would do the following:
• First, you would ensure that the
OTHER ICON button on the Icon
bar is blue (see Icon Bar on page 60).

In the previous example, POST
OFFICE and SCHOOL are selected
and will show up on the map. To also
see HOSPITAL on the map, this would
need to be turned on to select it so it
appears as below.

• Second, you select Icon Options
and verify that hospital option is also
on (blue). This procedure is explained
below.

NOTE:
• When viewing the map screen, you
can turn some icons on using voice
control.
• See Navigation Display Commands
on page 139 for the available
“Display” and “Hide” icon
command.

If you select Other Icons from the
Select category for icon settings
screen, the other icons options are
displayed:
Exit, and save your settings by selecting
Done.

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Going Off the Route

Off-road Tracking

If you leave the calculated route,
“Recalculating...” is displayed at the top
of the screen. The system will
recalculate the route from your current
location and direction to the desired
destination, and then give you a new
route instruction. This is done
automatically if you have set
Rerouting to Automatic on the
Setup screen (second) (see page 86).

If you drive more than half a mile from
a mapped road, “Not on a digitized
road” appears at the bottom of the
screen.

If the Rerouting option in Setup is set
to Manual, “Off route” appears at the
top of the screen when you leave the
calculated route. Say “Recalculate” or
select Recalc. whenever you wish the
system to perform a recalculation.

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The map screen starts displaying a
series of dots (breadcrumbs) to show the
path you have taken if Off-road
Tracking on the Setup screen (second)
is set to On (see page 94).

By following the dots, you can
backtrack to the mapped road you
originally left. “Breadcrumbs” may
occasionally be displayed in urban
areas, such as large parking lots in
shopping malls, or in new subdivisions
where the roads are not yet in the
database. In other cases, you may see
dots if the system temporarily goes off
route, like in a parking garage where the
GPS signal is unavailable.
These dots appear only in the 1/20, 1/8,
1/4, and 1/2 mile (or the 80, 200, 400,
and 800 meter) map scales.
Use the ZOOM buttons to change scales
if necessary.
Tracking continues for approximately
150 miles; dots at the beginning of the
trail will start disappearing when you
exceed that distance. When you reach a
mapped road, the system stops
displaying dots.

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Viewing/Saving the Current
Location
Whenever you are on a map screen, you
can always obtain your current location
either by touching the Vehicle Position
icon
or by using the voice control
system and saying “Display current
location.” A screen pops up which
shows the address of your current
location, as well as the latitude,
longitude, and elevation.

NOTE:
The elevation will not appear when the
system is temporarily lacking proper
GPS information. The system elevation
may not agree with elevations shown on
roadside elevation signs, and may
fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.
You can store the current location for
later use. It does not change or cancel
your current route.
For example, you are following the
system’s directions to get to a
destination. While sitting at a stoplight
you notice a store on the corner, but do
not have time to visit it right now. You
can save the location to select as a
destination at a later date.

To save the location, say “Save current
location” or select Save on the screen.
When you select “User 1” or “User 2,”
the Edit address book screen with the
current location data will appear. You
can edit the name, phone number, or
category name to be saved in your
personal Address Book.
After the location is saved, select
Return to return to the map screen.
You can then use Address Book from
the Enter destination by screen to
select the saved location and return to
the same spot.

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Pop-Ups and Disclaimers
When you say “OK” in the Calculate
Route to screen, or if you change your
route, the system checks your route and
provides you with pop-up messages for
the following situations:

• Your route passes near an unverified
area (see Unverified Area Routing on
page 87).

• You are about to enter an unverified
area (see Unverified Area Routing on
page 87).

• Your route includes unverified areas
(see Unverified Area Routing on
page 87).

• You actually entered an unverified
area (see Unverified Area Routing on
page 87).

• Your route takes you into an area that
you previously set as an “Avoid
Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on
page 91).

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Changing the Route
While en route, you may wish to alter
your route, add an interim “Waypoint”
(pit stop), choose a different destination,
or cancel your current destination.

Choose a different destination (other
methods) by:
• Saying “Find nearest...” to find a POI
(page 68).
• Saying “Go home” (page 68).

To change your present route, you can
do any of the following:

• Using the joystick to select a different
POI or address on the map (page 68).

Say “Menu,” or press the MENU button
to view the Change route by screen:

• Pressing the MENU button twice to
get to the Enter destination by
screen (page 70).

• Search waypoint (page 65)
• Delete waypoint (page 67)
• Avoid streets (page 67)
• Detour (page 67)
• Change routing method (page 67)

Change Route By Screen
Pressing the MENU button displays the
Change route by screen:

Waypoints
Waypoints allow you to add an interim
“pit stop” while traveling to a
destination. For instance, you may want
to stop for gas or food, and then
continue on to your destination.
Although you can enter up to five
waypoints at a time, typically you may
never use more than one at a time.
Waypoints are routed to in the order
they were entered (number 1 first, etc.),
with your final destination routed to last.
If you wish to create a custom route of
several destinations, and then control
the order of routing, the function
“Today’s Destinations” is probably a
better choice (see By Today’s
Destinations on page 43).

• Cancel the current route (page 68)
• Back to the current route (page 68)

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When you enter waypoints, they appear
on the map screen as small red flags
numbered 1-5.

Adding Waypoints
From the Change route by screen, if
you say or select Search Places on
Route, then the Select a search
method screen is displayed. Select
either Places Along the Route or
Places Around the Destination.

From Places Around the
Destination, the system displays
matches in a spiral pattern outward from
the destination. The search “corridor”
distance value can be changed in Edit
Waypoint Search Area in Setup (see
page 93).
To add another waypoint, press the
MENU button and repeat the procedure.
If Search Places on Route is grayed
out, the maximum of five waypoints has
been entered.

Next, select your “Waypoint Category,”
then follow the menu prompts to select a
destination. When the system performs
a search from Places Along the
Route, it displays matches that lie
within a corridor on either side and in
front of you along your route.

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NOTE:
The system does not allow you to select
the roads you want to use to get to a
destination. However, after you enter a
destination, you can select intersections
or POI waypoints that the system will
use to tailor your route.

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Deleting Waypoints
From the Change route by screen, if
you say “Delete” or select Delete, then
the Select a waypoint to delete screen
is displayed. Say the line number of the
waypoint(s) you wish to delete, or select
them by using the joystick. Say or select
Done to return to the map screen.

Reroute: Avoid Streets
From the Change route by screen, if
you say or select Avoid Streets, the
system displays a list of streets that will
get you to your destination. This feature
allows you to avoid a street or streets
along your route. This is helpful if you
know of road construction, closures, or
excessive traffic along the route. Simply
select the street or streets you wish to
avoid. You cannot avoid your current
street, or the streets of your waypoint(s)
or destination (system beeps if selected).
NOTE:
Although you can choose streets to
avoid, you cannot choose specific
streets you want to use.

Reroute: Detour
Calculates a detour route for you if you
encounter an unexpected obstacle such
as a closed road or extremely heavy
traffic congestion. If a detour is
selected, the system will attempt to
recalculate a new route, avoiding the
next 2 miles (while on a freeway) or 1/2
mile (while on a surface street).
Reroute: Change Routing
Method
From the Change route by screen, if
you say or select Change Routing
Method, then the Select routing
method screen is displayed. See
Changing the Routing Method on
page 48 for details.

The route is recalculated to reflect the
changes you made to the waypoint(s).

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Cancel Current Route
Cancels the current route (and any
waypoints) and returns you to the map
screen.

Changing Your Destination

Back to Current Route
Returns you to the original map screen.

Find Nearest (Voice command)
From the map screen, say one of the
“Find Nearest...” voice commands to
locate the nearest gas station, ATM,
restaurant, or other point of interest. See
the “Find Nearest” voice commands
listing on page 140.

There are four methods by which you
can change or add a waypoint to your
route. These are:

Go Home (Voice command)
From the map screen, say “Go home.”
If you have entered a “Go home”
address, then the system will display a
confirmation screen.

Using Joystick to Change
Destination
While following a calculated route, you
can select a new destination with the
map screen and the joystick.
With the map screen displayed, use the
joystick to move the position icon. It
will change to crosshairs. Use the
joystick to position the crosshairs on
your desired new destination, street, or
icon, then push in on the joystick. The
Select a place screen or the address of
the location will be displayed.
NOTE:
The Select a place screen will be
displayed when the crosshairs are
positioned near multiple icons or
locations. The address of the location
will be displayed at the top of the screen
when the crosshairs are positioned on a
particular street, icon, or location.
If this is not your desired new
destination, press the CANCEL button
or the NAVI BACK button on the
steering wheel to return to the map
screen. Reposition the crosshairs with
the joystick, then push in on the joystick
again to see the new address.

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When the Select a place screen is
displayed, select an item from the list,
and the Calculate route to screen is
displayed. After you select OK, you can
select either Set as New Destination
or Set as Waypoint for your specified
position.

When the address of the location is
displayed at the top of the screen, push
in on the joystick, and the Calculate
route to screen will be displayed. After
you select OK, you can select either Set
as New Destination or Set as
Waypoint for your specified position.

The system will return to the map
screen and recalculate the route to your
new destination or waypoint.
NOTE:
When you scroll the map screen while
en route to a destination, some voice
controls will not function. These
include:
• Display “Heading up”
• Display “North up”

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Entering a Destination from the
Menu Screen (while en route)
If you say “Menu” or press the MENU
button twice, the system displays the
Enter destination by screen. Follow
the procedure described in Entering a
Destination, which begins on page 22.
After selecting OK to the Calculate
route to screen, your new location can
be used either as a waypoint or as a
replacement destination.

Continue Trip Screen
If you restart the vehicle without having
completed your prior trip, you will see
the following screen:

• To continue to your destination or
other waypoints, say or select OK.
• To cancel your destination, press the
CANCEL button or the NAVI
BACK button on the steering wheel,
or using the voice control system, say
“Cancel” or “Back.”
• If you wish to change the route
method, say or select CHANGE
METHOD.
• For additional information on
changing the routing method, see
Changing the Routing Method on
page 48.
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Information Screen

Setup

Cellular Phonebook

When you say “Information” or press
the INFO button, the display changes to:

When you select Setup, you will see
the following screen:

The Cellular Phonebook option
allows you to store up to 1,000 names
and 10,000 phone numbers in the
phonebook of Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® from your cellular
phonebook. With HFL, you can then
automatically dial any name or number
in the phonebook.
Say or select Cellular Phonebook
from the Information screen, and the
display changes to:

NOTE:
If some items appear to be grayed out
and cannot be selected, it is because you
did not select OK on the initial
Disclaimer screen (see System Start-up
on page 16), or there is no phone paired
to the system (see Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® on page 18).

For details of the Setup screen, see
System Setup on page 77.

NOTE:
• For more information on this feature,
see your Owner’s Manual.
• For questions about the HFL Cellular
Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink
customer support at (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, call (888) 9-HONDA-9.
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Calendar
The Calendar option allows you to
enter events and be reminded of them in
the future. When you say or select
Calendar, the system shows the
calendar with the current calendar day
highlighted.

Dates with an icon indicate there is a
scheduled entry for that date.

You can scroll through the calendar day
by day by moving the joystick, or select
the day by voice. To change the month,
say “Next” or “Previous,” use the
ZOOM buttons, or touch the triangles at
the top of the screen.

Entering Your Schedule
Set your schedule by selecting the day
on the calendar, and the display changes
to:

If you say or select List, your entries are
listed. Press the CANCEL button to
return to the Calendar screen.

Reminder
The default for Reminder is On. This
allows the system to remind you of the
calendar item the next time you start the
vehicle. See System Start-up on page 16.
Edit Date
This allows you to move your calendar
entry to a different date. If you say or
select Edit Date, the Calendar screen
is displayed with existing entries grayed
out. Select a new day and the display
returns to the Edit schedule screen
with a new date.

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Edit Title
Say or select Edit Title, then enter the
name of your title using the on-screen
keyboard. Once you have entered the
title, say or select Done.

Done
Once you have finished entering the
schedule, say or select Done. The
Calendar screen is redisplayed and a
message icon appears.

Edit Message
Say or select Edit Message, and the
system will show the Edit Message
screen. You can enter a message on two
lines. Use
to change the line.
Once you have entered the message, say
or select Done.

NOTE:
• Only one entry can be stored for each
calendar day.
• A maximum of 50 entries can be
stored in the calendar.
• To reactivate a previous message,
turn the Reminder setting from Off to
On. If it is not turned on, the
reminder will not be displayed when
you start the vehicle.
• The system displays active calendar
entries only after you answer OK on
the Disclaimer screen.
• For more information, refer to
System Start-up on page 16.

Message Icon
Say or select Message Icon, and the
system displays a list of icons you can
select to help identify the type of
message you entered. The message icon
you choose will be displayed alongside
the specified date on the Calendar
screen.
Delete
From the Calendar screen, select the
date of the schedule you wish to
remove. To remove the schedule, say or
select Delete.

Calculator
When you say or select Calculator, the
display changes to:

Use the touch screen to use the
following features:
Calculator
The calculator function operates like a
standard handheld calculator.
Unit Conversion
Values entered on the calculator can be
converted from one unit to another (e.g.,
inches to millimeters).

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Unit Conversion
To perform a conversion:
1. Enter a numeric value to be converted
(for example, 100).
2. Select the type of unit you want to
convert (for example, weight). The
screen for that conversion type
appears (see illustration in step 3).
3. Select the base unit (e.g., pounds) that
you wish to convert to some other
unit. All other units will change
automatically depending on the base
unit value. In the example below,
100 lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05
ton (U.S.), etc.

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NOTE:
• If you do not enter a value to be
converted, only “Temperature” units
are selectable.
• Conversions using negative value
may produce meaningless or
physically impossible values.

Voice Command Help
When you say or select Voice
Command Help, you will see the
following screen:

NOTE:
You can select an item by saying either
the line number or the item name.

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There is a tutorial available 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. Press
Stop to stop the reading, or press the
CANCEL button.

When you make a command help
selection under any of the help screens,
you will see the help commands that can
be used with the voice control. You can
say or select Read List, and the system
will read the list to you.

Map Legend

For a listing of all voice commands, see
Voice Command Index on page 138.

Say or select the desired item or item
number to view each section of the map
legend.

You can use the Map legend screens to
learn the meaning of map features,
icons, colors, etc. used in this system.
When you say or select Map Legend,
the display changes to:

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Key to Zagat Ratings
When you display data for a Zagatsurveyed restaurant on the Select a
place screen, you will see the
description of ratings as follows:

By saying or selecting Key to Zagat
Ratings on the Information screen,
you can see the explanation of the data
displayed for the Zagat-surveyed
restaurants.

• The symbols, if displayed (blue
circle), indicate the following
information:
open on Sunday
closed on Sunday
open on Monday
closed on Monday
open for lunch
lunch not served
serving after 11 PM
no credit card accepted

Use the joystick or touch the scroll bar
to scroll through the Key to Zagat
Ratings screens.

• “Food,” “Decor,” and “Service”
categories (red circle) are rated using
numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15,
etc.).
• “Cost” (white circle) is the average
cost of a meal (including drink and
tip).

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Setup Mode

Setup Screen (first)

The Setup function consists of two
different screens that allow you to
change and update information in the
system. To display the Setup screens,
use the voice control system and say
“Setup,” or press the INFO button and
select Setup. To change to another
Setup screen, say or select More in the
upper right corner of the screen.

From any screen, say “Setup” or press
the INFO button and select Setup, and
the following screen appears:

On any of the Setup screens, you can
use the voice control system to select
any item on the screen.
NOTE:
• If some items appear to be grayed out
and cannot be selected, it is because
you did not select OK on the initial
Disclaimer screen. See System Startup on page 16.
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 138.

Brightness
The screen brightness has 11 settings.
To change the brightness, use the voice
control system and say “Brightness up”
or “Brightness down.” You can also
select the Bright. bar and move the
cursor by moving the joystick left or
right, or by touching the arrowheads in
the bar.

NOTE:
You can have a separate daytime and
nighttime setting for brightness. Adjust
each setting when the display is in either
daytime or nighttime mode.

Volume
The navigation voice volume has 10
settings, and also can be turned off. To
adjust the volume, use the voice control
system and say “Volume up” or
“Volume down.” You can also select the
Volume bar and move the cursor by
moving the joystick left or right, or by
touching the arrowheads in the bar.
After adjusting the volume, you will
hear beeps at the new volume level. You
can also select volume off.
NOTE:
If you turn the volume off, you will not
hear route guidance or voice command
confirmations.

Tip:
If you are having trouble viewing the
screen in bright lighting conditions, try
increasing the brightness.

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Display
There are two screen display modes:

Day Mode

How setting affects
display mode:

To override setting
while driving:

But remember:

Auto
(factory
default)

Automatically switches
between Day and Night
mode by sensing if the
headlights are on.

Override night display:
Adjust dash brightness
(with headlights on) to
full bright.
Override day display:
Turn on headlights and
ensure the dash
brightness is not at full
bright.

Adjust the dash
brightness (with
headlights on) back to
normal to allow auto
switching by sensing
headlights.

Day

Stays in Day mode.

Push and hold the
joystick for 10 seconds
(switches to Night
mode).

There is no auto Night/
Day mode change with
the headlights on/off.
You control the setting.

Night

Stays in Night mode.

There is no auto Night/
Push and hold the
Day mode change with
joystick for 10 seconds
(switches to Day mode). the headlights on/off.
You control the setting.

Clock

Displays the clock on
the screen.

To return to the previous
screen, press the NAVI
BACK button.

Night Mode

Day and Night. The recommended
setting is Auto, which automatically
switches the screen between Day and
Night modes as you turn the headlights
on or off.
You can select Day or Night mode to
override the Auto mode. This is a
useful feature for drivers that like to use
headlights during the day and want to
temporarily override Night mode.
However, the screen in Day mode will
be extremely bright at night.

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Display
Mode

Touch any button to
return to your last
screen.

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When you select Clock in Setup or the
Disclaimer screen times out, the clock
screen is displayed (see page 17).

DISPLAY OFF
When you touch the DISPLAY OFF
button, the screen is turned off. Voice
guidance will continue to work in this
mode. To turn on the screen, press any
navigation or voice control button.
Clock Type
Allows you to choose the design of the
clock screen from one of three Clock
Types and one of two Background
images.

Guidance Prompts
While you drive to your destination, the
system displays and announces
guidance prompts for your next
maneuver. This setting allows you to
adjust the number of guidance prompts
before each maneuver. The settings
Min, Normal, and Max are described
below. The factory default is Normal,
so you can adequately prepare for the
next maneuver. If you wish to change
the number of guidance prompts, select
your preferred setting, as shown in the
following table.
Setting

Min
Normal
(factory
default)
Max

Distance before maneuver
About About Just
1/2
1/4
before
mile
mile
maneuver
Yes

Yes*

Yes

Yes

Yes*

Yes

NOTE:
To temporarily turn off voice guidance
prompts, select Off for the “Volume”
setting in Setup.

Contrast
You can adjust the contrast and black
level. Adjusting these settings can make
the display easier to read.
NOTE:
You can have separate daytime and
nighttime settings for Brightness,
Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each
setting when the display is in either
daytime or nighttime mode.

*Uses street name in guidance phrase.
Say or select Return to return to the
previous screen.

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Setup Screen (second)

Personal Information

Say or select More to view additional
Setup functions and the following
screen appears:

From the Setup screen (second), say or
select Personal Information and the
following screen appears:

Address Book
The Address Book allows up to a total
of 200 address entries. After 200 entries,
the ADD TO Address Book button is
grayed out. The 200 addresses are
shared between User 1 and User 2. For
example, if User 1 has 150 addresses,
User 2 can only have 50.
You can add, modify, and delete
information in the personal Address
Book list.

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You may choose to use a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) to protect
your privacy. However, PINs are
optional, and if you decide to use one,
record it in case you forget the number
(see page 84).
You can do the following functions in
the address book:
• Enter an address (see page 81).
• Edit an existing address (see
page 83).
• Delete an existing address (see
page 83).

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Accessing the Address Book List
After selecting Address Book, the
system prompts you to select User 1 or
User 2.

Entering an Address
After you select User 1 or User 2,
your Address Book list appears:

If an Address Book PIN has been set,
the system prompts you to enter your
PIN. Verify that the correct user is
displayed, then enter your PIN. After
entering your PIN, say or select Done,
and the system displays your Address
Book.
If no Address Book PIN has been set,
the system displays your Address Book
after selecting User 1 or User 2.
NOTE:
Personal information cannot be backed
up or moved to another navigation
system.

Edit Name
You may use the “Name” field to give
the entry a name or title that you will
recognize later, such as “Doctor Smith”
or “Broadway Theatre.” If you do not
give the address a name, the system will
assign one (Address 001, etc.).

Select New Address in the upper right
corner on the screen when beginning to
build your Address Book list.
Say or select Edit Name. Then use the
on-screen keyboard to enter the name.
Touch Done when finished.
NOTE:
You can always re-enter, edit, or make
changes to any entry. “Address” is the
only required field.

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Edit Address
When you say or select Edit Address,
the display changes to:

Current Position - Allows you to use
your current position as the address.
Address - Requires you to enter the city
and address you wish to store. The
operation is the same as selecting
Address from the Enter destination
by screen (see page 23).

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Places - Allows you to select one of the
Point of Interest (POI) locations already
stored in the system as one of your
personal addresses. This operation is the
same as selecting Places from the
Enter destination by screen (see
page 32).

Edit Phone Number
You can enter the telephone number of
the address. If the address was chosen
with Places, and it has a telephone
number, that number is entered
automatically.

Previous Destinations - Allows you to
choose one of the locations in the
Previous Destinations list for your
Address Book list. This operation is the
same as selecting Previous
Destinations from the Enter
destination by screen (see page 42).

Say or select Edit Phone Number to
display the Enter phone number
screen. Enter the telephone number,
including the area code, by using the
voice control system (say the entire
phone number one digit at a time) or by
using the on-screen keyboard. Say or
select Done when finished.

After you have used one of these four
options to enter the address, the initial
screen for entering the personal address
is redisplayed, with the address shown
in the “Address” field. If you have
entered the address using Places, the
phone number corresponding to the
address also appears in the “Phone
Number” field.

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Edit Category
If desired, you can specify the category
of the address. Say or select Edit
Category to display the Select a
category screen.

If you delete a category that was used to
categorize addresses, the category for
those addresses becomes “UNFILED.”
NOTE:
You may have up to 100 categories.
These are shared between User 1 and
User 2.

Edit/Delete an Address
This feature allows you to select an
address to edit or delete. Once an
address is selected, choose the
appropriate function.

The system will then display everything
that you have entered. If all the
information is correct, say or select
Done. This will return you to the
Address Book list.
Scroll the screen and select a category
by saying the number next to your
choice, or by touching the item.
If you wish to set, add, or edit a new
category, select Edit Category in the
upper right corner on the screen. The
system will show the Select a
category to edit screen. Follow the onscreen prompts to add, change, or delete
a category.

If you want to enter another address,
select New Address in the upper right
corner on the screen, then repeat the
procedures above. If not, press the
CANCEL button.

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Home Address
This feature lets you return “Home”
from any location simply by saying “Go
home” at the map screen. Alternatively,
you can select Go Home on the Enter
destination by screen (see By Go Home
on page 46).

PIN Number
You can set a four-digit PIN (Personal
Identification Number) for accessing
and changing personal addresses and
your home address if desired. Once you
set the PIN on this screen, the system
asks you to enter the PIN when you
access a personal address or your home
address.
NOTE:
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a
PIN, make sure you remember it. If you
forget your PIN, the dealer will have to
reset it for you.

Enter the name, address, and phone
number in the same way as entering a
personal address, then say or select
Done. To leave the screen, press the
CANCEL button.
NOTE:
If your Home address cannot be found
in the system, while located on the street
close to your home, select “Current
Position” when entering the “Edit
Address” field.

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Address Book PIN
If you choose to enter a PIN for the
personal Address Book, you will have to
enter it any time you edit your Address
Book (see page 80) or select Address
Book on the Enter destination by
screen (see page 45).
1. Select Address Book PIN.
2. Select either User 1 or User 2. The
display changes to:

When you select PIN Number, the
display changes to:

3. Enter your four-digit PIN and select
Done. If you do not wish to use a
PIN, select Do not use PIN.
NOTE:
The factory default is no PIN.

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4. If you have entered the PIN correctly,
the display changes to the Please reenter new PIN screen. Enter the
same number, then touch Done to
validate the number you have
selected.
5. If you have entered the same number
both times, the display returns to the
Edit personal information screen. If
not, “incorrect PIN” appears in the
upper right corner of the screen. Enter
your PIN again.
NOTE:
If you wish to remove your PIN, return
to the same screen and, after entering
your PIN, touch the Do not use PIN
button.

Go Home PIN
1. Select Go Home PIN, and the
system displays the Enter your new
PIN screen.
2. Enter your PIN in the same way as
entering the Address Book PIN.

Previous Destinations
Allows you to delete some or all of your
previous destinations.
1. Select this option, and the display
changes to:

NOTE:
The factory default is no PIN. If you
choose to use a PIN, you will have to
enter it whenever you say “Go Home”
at the map screen or select Go Home
on the Enter destination by screen.

User Name
You can change User 1 and User 2 to
a desired name. Choose either User 1 or
User 2 on the Select the user name to
edit screen. Enter the name, and say or
select Done to leave the screen.

2. Scroll through the list and find the
address you want to delete.
3. Select the address to delete by saying
the line number, using the joystick, or
touching it on the screen.
NOTE:
To cancel the deletion of Previous
Destinations, press the CANCEL
button before performing step 4.

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4. Say or select Done to perform the
deletion, and the display returns to
the previous screen.
Tip:
You can delete all addresses by
selecting Delete All.

Routing & Guidance (first)
From the Setup screen (second), say or
select Routing & Guidance and the
following screen appears:

Rerouting
If Rerouting is set to Automatic and
you deviate from the route, you will see
“Recalculating ...” at the top of the
screen for several seconds as the system
calculates a new route. This is followed
by new routing instructions.

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If Rerouting is set to Manual, you
will hear a tone when the “Off route”
message is displayed. Say “Recalculate”
or touch the Recalc. button on the
screen to make the system recalculate
your new route.
NOTE:
• If you live in an area with poor
mapping, you may wish to set
Rerouting to Manual to avoid
constant recalculation. However, you
will have to manually touch Recalc.
on the screen to have the system plot
a new route.
• It is strongly recommended that you
leave the system set to the factory
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Unverified Area Routing
Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when en route to a destination (see Map Overview
on page 6). The chart below illustrates the routing differences with this setting On or Off.
Unverified Area Routing: Off (factory default)

Unverified Area Routing: On

Decision:
Why choose
On or Off?

The driver wishes to navigate manually by using the
navigation map and choosing the streets that lead to
the destination. The driver understands that unverified
roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in
location, naming, and address range.

The driver chooses to let the navigation system suggest possible
routing. The driver understands that in some cases, guidance may
not be appropriate. Unverified roads may not be accurate, and can
contain errors in location, naming, and address range.

What you will
see…

A blue dotted vector line is displayed on the map that
continually points to your destination. The driver
should stop and then use the map to select streets that
lead to the destination.

A blue-pink dashed route line highlights suggested unverified
streets on the map while traveling to your destination. This is in
sharp contrast to the normal blue route line displayed in verified
areas.

Cautionary
messages

There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice
announcements, before and during the route. These
serve as reminders that you should obey all traffic
restrictions.

There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice announcements,
before and during the route. These serve as reminders that you
should exercise additional caution, and obey all traffic
restrictions.

Guidance
(map/voice)

There is no turn-by-turn map or voice guidance.

Voice guidance commands end with the words “if possible.” This
is to remind the driver to verify all traffic restrictions before
making a maneuver.

Directions list

A direction list is typically not available. However,
depending on your route, directions are provided to
help you reach the first available verified road.

A direction list is provided showing street names and turn
symbols in pink.

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Unverified Area Routing
When driving to your destination, you
have the choice of using or not using
“unverified” roads. You make this
choice in the Setup screen (second).
The next few pages contain an example
of a route to a destination in an
unverified area explaining the routing
differences found in unverified areas.

Because both routes bypass or use
unverified streets, an initial Disclaimer
screen is provided. It is recommended
that you stop and review the map.

Unverified Area Routing “On”

Unverified Area Routing “Off”

With Unverified Area Routing Off,
the system tries to use verified roads
whenever possible. In this example,
since only verified streets are used, it
created a longer route than necessary.
With Unverified Area Routing On,
the route is shorter, but consists of
unverified (light colored) streets that
may not be accurate. Because the streets
are unverified, there may be errors in
street location, name, or address range.
Additional caution is recommended in
these areas. Always obey posted traffic
restrictions.

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NOTE:
Unverified roads are shown only when
viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, and
1/4 mile map scales, or the 80, 200,
and 400 meter map scales.

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With Unverified Area Routing Off,
the moment you enter an unverified
street, a caution box appears on the
screen and is read by the voice. This lets
you know that you are about to enter an
unverified area and that you will be
following a dotted “vector line” that
points to your destination.

Unverified Area Routing “Off”

Unverified Area Routing “On”

With Unverified Area Routing On,
a caution box appears on the screen and
is read by the voice. In this case, you
will be presented with a dashed blue/
pink line instead of the regular blue
route line. This is your signal to pay
attention to posted traffic restrictions.
You cannot assume that all guidance is
appropriate.
In both cases, when you actually enter
the unverified street, a short caution will
remind you. You will see and hear this
short caution message whenever you
enter unverified areas.

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With Unverified Area Routing Off,
you are presented with a blue “vector
line” that always points to the
destination. You must manually choose
streets from the map that will lead to
your destination. No guidance is
provided, and there are no directions to
the destination.
With Unverified Area Routing On,
a blue/pink route line is shown for
unverified segments. Voice guidance
commands in unverified areas always
end with “if possible.” This is your
signal that you should use additional
caution, and obey all traffic restrictions.
The maneuver window “arrow” shows
any portions of unverified turns in blue/
pink dashes.

Unverified Area Routing “Off”

Unverified Area Routing “On”

NOTE:
There are no Voice or Directions
buttons shown on the screen. With
Unverified Area Routing “Off,” no
Direction List is provided.

These guidance maneuvers are only a
suggestion. You should always confirm
that the maneuver is possible. A
direction list is also provided that shows
any unverified roads in a blue color,
with pink arrows pointing to the next
maneuver.

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Edit Avoid Area
This function allows you to select areas
you wish to avoid when calculating a
route to your destination. You can select
up to five areas to avoid. You may wish
to set up an “avoid area” to route around
long-term road construction, closures,
or any area you wish to avoid. If you
enter a route that takes you through or
into an “avoid area,” a pop-up box will
warn you that your route takes you into
one of these areas. However, you can
still choose destinations in an avoided
area.
When you select Edit for the Setup item
“Edit Avoid Area,” the following list
screen is displayed:

You can select New Area or select (by
touch) one of your existing areas to
modify. If you choose New Area, the
following screen is displayed:

Say or select Edit Name and use the
keyboard to enter the name on the Enter
avoid area name screen (19 characters
max). Say or select Done to return to
the previous screen. Say or select Edit
Area to create the area to be avoided.
The following screen appears:

Either select Address or Map Input
on the Enter avoid area by screen.
Each choice provides a slightly different
way to locate the approximate map
display for drawing the area you wish to
avoid. After selecting the choice, a map
screen will be displayed.

Use the ZOOM buttons to select the
map scale (available scales are 1/20,
1/8, and 1/4 mile scales). Use the
joystick to move the crosshairs (red
circle) to the desired start point and push
in the joystick to “set” the start point.
Then move the joystick in a straight or
diagonal direction to encompass the
area to be avoided.

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NOTE:
The maximum size of the “Avoid area”
is 1/4 of the navigation display screen
regardless of the map scale setting.
The selected area will be displayed as a
shaded box with a yellow border. Push
in on the joystick to set the end point of
the avoided area. To “redraw” the area,
touch Cancel and repeat the area
selection process. If your selected area
contains a freeway, the system will
prompt you with a pop-up box saying
“Do you want to avoid freeways?”

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Answering “No” allows you to enter a
route through an avoided area on a
freeway and skip the “Avoid area
caution box.” See Pop-Ups and
Disclaimers on page 64.
Say or select Done to return to the Edit
area screen. When you return, the
“Vicinity” field is automatically filled in
by the system. Re-edit the area “Name”
if desired. Select Done on the Edit
avoid area screen to finish editing.
Your new avoided area will now appear
on the “Avoid area” list and be viewable
on the map screen.

NOTE:
• You can select areas to avoid,
however you cannot select roads or
areas that you want the system to use
for routing.
• If you are drawing a box around a
road as an area to avoid, then ensure
the following: When you draw the
box, make sure that the road or
portion of a road that you encircled
includes an intersection. For
instance, in the example below,
highway 213 will be avoided, but Van
Ness will not be avoided because it
lacks an intersection in the enclosed
box.

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Edit Waypoint Search Area
When driving en route to your
destination, you can select a temporary
destination waypoint (marked with a
small flag on the map) along your route
for gas, a restaurant, or other POI. When
you resume your trip from the waypoint,
the system continues the trip to your
original destination. To use this feature,
see Waypoints on page 65.
This Setup item allows you to select the
distance from your highlighted route
line (on either side of your route) that
the system will search for a waypoint.
From the Routing & Guidance screen,
select Edit for “Edit Waypoint Search
Area,” and then choose the desired
search distance for either “On
Freeways” or “On Surface Street.”

For “Places Along the Route,” the
system looks in front of you within a
corridor width specified by your values
for “On Freeways” or “On Surface
Street.”
The system checks the upcoming area,
based on your input.

The diagram below shows how the
system handles the search for “Places
Along the Route” or “Places Around the
Destination” (see Waypoints on
page 65).

For “Places Around the Destination,”
the system searches outwards in a spiral
from the destination. In this case,
specific search values are not needed;
the matches are displayed in order of
distance from destination.
NOTE:
These settings do not affect the search
range used for the voice commands like
“Find nearest gas station” that are also
available when viewing the map screen.

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Guidance Mode
Allows you to select the guidance
display mode: Single Screen or Split
Screen.
To get to Guidance Mode from the
Setup screen, select in sequence,
“More,” “Routing & Guidance,” and
“Guidance Mode.”

The factory default is Single Screen.
NOTE:
The Guidance Mode can also be
selected on the Icon Selection screen.
See Showing Icons on the Map on
page 60.

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Routing & Guidance
(second)
Say or select More to view additional
Routing & Guidance functions and the
following screen appears:

ETC Roads
This function allows you to select routes
avoiding or including ETC roads. If
MIN is selected, the system calculates a
route avoiding ETC roads as much as
possible (factory default). If MAX is
selected, the system calculates a route
including ETC roads as much as
possible.

Vehicle
From the Setup screen (second), say or
select Vehicle and the following screen
appears:

Off-road Tracking
With this On, the system will provide
white off-road tracking dots
(“breadcrumbs”) on the map screen
whenever you drive into an area where
the map does not show any roads.
See Map Screen Legend on page 19.

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After you have traveled approximately
1/2 mile away from a mapped road, the
system will display a series of white
dots on the map screen to show the path
you have traveled. This is provided so
you can follow the dots to backtrack to
the mapped road you originally left.
Tracking continues until you reach a
mapped road. See Off-road Tracking on
page 62.

Correct Vehicle Position
The system relies on satellites for
positioning information. Buildings,
tunnels, and other objects can block or
reflect these signals, requiring the
system to use “dead reckoning” to
determine your location and direction.
This can sometimes lead to small errors
in positioning, such as showing you on
an adjacent street.

Tracking is shown only in the 1/20, 1/8,
1/4, and 1/2 mile scales, or the 80, 200,
400, and 800 meter scales. Use the
ZOOM buttons to change the scales if
necessary.

NOTE:
Using this function to adjust vehicle
position is not recommended. When the
system acquires a GPS signal, it will
automatically place the vehicle in the
correct location.

NOTE:
To clear existing dots, turn this feature
off and exit Setup. To re-enable this
feature, return to Setup and turn it on
again.

If you choose to do this, follow these
steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Select Adjust, and the system will
display a map adjustment screen.

3. Use the ZOOM buttons and the
joystick to move the location
arrowhead to the correct location.
Touch the arrow buttons on the
bottom of the screen to rotate the
direction arrows so the vehicle
position is pointing in the correct
direction.

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NOTE:
If you continually have to do this, there
are either problems in the database or
GPS reception problems. See
Accessories Precautions on page 5.

System Information

Basic Settings

From the Setup screen (second), say or
select System Information and the
following screen appears:

From the Setup screen (second), say or
select Basic Settings and the
following screen appears:

This information is for dealer use only.
For ordering updates, use the version
number stamped on the label (as Ver. X.
XX) of the navigation DVD. See
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on
page 108.

Keyboard Layout
Allows you to select the displayed
keypad screen: Alphabet or
QWERTY.

4. When you have finished, press the
joystick or select Done to return to
the previous screen.
5. As you drive, the current road will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen.

When finished, say or select Return to
return to the previous screen.

Units (mile or km)
Allows you to select the units for the
entire system (mile or km).
Voice Recognition Feedback
Allows you to turn voice control system
prompts On or Off. When Off, you will
not hear the voice control system
confirmations or prompts.

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Clock Adjustment
From the Setup screen (second), say or
select Clock Adjustment and the
following screen appears:

This screen allows you to set or adjust
the following:
• Auto Daylight Saving Time
(Default = On)
• Auto Time Zone by GPS
(Default = On)

Auto Daylight Saving Time
Sets automatic daylight saving time On
or Off. If set to On, the clock will
automatically “spring ahead” or “fall
back” by one hour when a daylight
saving time change occurs. If you reside
in a state or area where daylight saving
time is not used, then you may want to
turn this feature off.
NOTE:
If you set Auto Daylight Saving Time to
On, the daylight saving time function is
activated even in an area that does not
use daylight saving time.

The schedules for the time changes are
stored in the software and can be
selected in the DST schedule
selection screen. Therefore, your clock
will change based on the daylight saving
time schedule.
NOTE:
The automatic clock setting feature
relies on a satellite signal. It will not
work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska.

The federal government mandated that
starting in 2007, daylight saving time
begins in March and ends in November
instead of the old schedule from April to
October.

• DST (Daylight Saving Time)
Selection
(change DST schedule)
• Time Adjustment (adjust your clock)
• Reset button (resets this screen’s
settings to factory defaults)

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Auto Time Zone by GPS
Sets automatic time zone selection by
GPS to On or Off. If you are driving
across the country and passing through
time zones, then this feature will
automatically set the time to the time
zone you are traveling through.
However, if you live and work in two
different time zones, you may want to
turn this feature off.
NOTE:
When driving near a time zone
boundary, the displayed time zone may
fluctuate between the two zone times.

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Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Selection (Change DST
Schedule)
This option lets you select the schedule
(April-October or MarchNovember) when daylight saving time
will automatically occur in your
navigation system. The system default is
the March-November schedule as
mandated by the U.S. government. If
this ever changes, simply change the
schedule in this setting back to the
“April-October” schedule.

Time Adjustment
Adjusts the current time in hours and
minutes. You can reset the adjustment
by selecting Reset. Selecting Done
returns you to the previous screen.
NOTE:
Selecting Reset also clears any
changes you made to “Auto Daylight
Saving Time,” “Auto Time Zone by
GPS,” or “DST Selection” settings.
Depending on your location, you may
need to adjust these settings.

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Color
From the Setup screen (second), say or
select Color and the following screen
appears:

Map Color
Allows you to choose the map color
from one of four colors for the Day and
Night modes.

Menu Color
Allows you to choose the menu color
from one of five colors for each Base
and Window.

Say or select Return to return to the
previous screen.

Say or select Return to return to the
previous screen.

NOTE:
• Choose White (factory default is
Beige) as the Day color to obtain the
best daytime display contrast.
• Choose Black (factory default) as
the Night color to obtain the best
nighttime display contrast.

NOTE:
• Choose Black (factory default) as
the Base color to obtain the best
display contrast.
• Choose White (factory default) as
the Window color to obtain the best
display contrast.

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Rearview Camera
Your vehicle is equipped with a
rearview camera as shown in the
illustration.

Rearview
Camera

Whenever you shift to R (Reverse) with
the ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, the rear view is shown on the
navigation screen. For the best image,
always keep the rearview camera lens
clean, and be sure it is not covered.

NOTE:
• The rearview camera has a special
lens that makes distances appear
closer than they actually are.
• The rearview camera display has a
limited range, and the size and
position of objects around the area
may appear different from reality.
Make sure to check the surrounding
area carefully.

Rearview Camera Brightness
Adjustment
When the vehicle is in reverse, the touch
screen and navigation “hard” buttons
are locked out, except the ZOOM
buttons. Touching the “▼” or “▲”
button allows you to adjust the
brightness of the rearview camera
image. This brightness adjustment is
independent of the screen brightness
adjustment in Setup.
NOTE:
• The camera brightness cannot be
adjusted by voice control.
• Slight delays can occur when
switching to the camera image, or
switching back to the map/menu
screen. This is normal.

Since the rearview camera display area
is limited, you should always back up
slowly and carefully, and look behind
you for obstacles.

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System Initialization

Entering the Security Code

If 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.

If the battery goes dead or is
disconnected for any reason, you will
have to enter a security code for both the
audio system and the navigation system
before you can use it again.

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).

When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have received 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.” Reenter 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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GPS Initialization
Depending on the length of time the
battery was disconnected, your system
may require GPS initialization. If it
does, the following screen appears:
The navigation system lost power and is acquiring its
location from the GPS satellites. This usually takes
less than 10 minutes.
* Start the engine.
* Park the vehicle in an open area away from trees,
power lines, and tall buildings.
* Remove loose articles, cell phones, or electrical
accessories located near the GPS antenna.
* If this screen is displayed repeatedly when starting
the vehicle, see your dealer.

If this procedure is not necessary, the
system proceeds directly to the
Disclaimer screen (see page 16).
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.

If the navigation system finds the
satellites properly, this box clears and
the Disclaimer screen is shown. If
within 10 minutes the system fails to
locate a sufficient number of satellites to
locate your position, the following
screen appears:
Something is interfering with the system’s ability to
acquire its location. Check the following:
* The vehicle must be in an open area with a clear
view of the sky.
* Remove sources of GPS interference like metallic
window tint above antenna, or electrical items
near antenna (see owner's manual for details).
* Check GPS antenna cable connection.
* Restart the engine and repeat the GPS acquire
procedure. If the problem persists, see your dealer.

Map Matching
This part of the initialization matches
the GPS coordinates found above with a
road on the map screen. To perform this
part of the procedure, ensure that the
navigation system is displaying a map,
and drive the vehicle on a mapped road
(a road shown on the map screen). Do
not enter a destination at this time.
When the name of the current road you
are driving on appears at the bottom of
the screen, the entire procedure is
complete. Your system is now ready to
use.

If the system is still unable to acquire a
signal, follow the instructions on the
screen, or contact your local dealer for
assistance.
NOTE:
The average acquiring time is less than
10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45
minutes.

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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 Issues
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 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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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 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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You will find that some points of
interest (POI) may be missing when you
search the database. This can be caused
if at the time the database was gathered,
the name was misspelled, the place was
improperly categorized, or the POI
change is not yet in the database. This
means you may not find places listed
that you know exist. This is also true for
police agencies and hospitals. In
outlying areas, facilities listed may not
be the closest. Always check with local
information sources if you need law
enforcement or hospital services.
Every effort has been made to verify
that the system’s database was accurate
at the time it was created. However,
businesses do close or relocate, and new
businesses start in the old locations. For
this reason, you may occasionally find
inaccurate information when you select
and drive to a point of interest (for
example, a restaurant is now a jewelry
store). The number of these inaccuracies
increases the longer you go without an
update.

The digitized map database reflects
conditions as they existed at various
points in time before production.
Accordingly, your DVD may contain
inaccurate or incomplete data or
information due to the passage of time,
road construction, changing conditions,
or other causes.
Due to ongoing software and database
improvements, navigation disc versions
may change in the middle of a
production year. The version shipped
with your vehicle was the most recent
available at the time of production and
is considered standard equipment for
that vehicle. There is no free program to
retrofit early production vehicles with
the latest disc. For DVD ordering
information, see page 108.

In addition, this 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
• Road traffic, safety, or conditions
• Weather conditions
• Special events
• Pavement characteristics or conditions

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• Traffic congestion
• Travel time
We assume no liability for any incident
that may result from an error in the
program, or from changed conditions
not noted above.

Copyrights
• infoUSA-Data: Certain business data
provided by infoUSA, Inc., Omaha,
Nebraska, Copyright © 2010, All
Rights Reserved.
• EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD.
2010. All Rights Reserved.
• ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright ©
[2012] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights
reserved.

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Reporting Errors
Occasionally, you may encounter
database errors.
• If the error pertains to freeways and
main “verified” roads shown in black
on the map, then report it either
online at
http://update.navteq.com/, or to
Honda Customer Service.
• If the error involves a light brown
“unverified” road, then do not report
it. These areas have not been verified,
and are provided for reference only
(see Map Overview on page 6).

• If the error does not involve the
database, such as vehicle position
icon errors, screen error messages, or
other GPS-related errors, see
Frequently Asked Questions on
page 126, System Limitations on
page 103, or Troubleshooting on
page 133.

Honda Automobile
Customer Service
Telephone: (800) 999-1009
Fax: (310) 783-3273
Mail:
Honda Navi
America Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Customer Service
MS 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746

• For errors in points of interest (POI),
like a business that has changed its
name, do not report them. Keep in
mind that depending on when the data
was collected and when your DVD
was purchased, the database can be
out of date. The business may have
not reported the change(s), or not be
in the database at all. Update
Navigation DVDs are available for
purchase, usually in the fall of each
year.

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Visiting Your Dealer
We 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 unfamiliar with your
specific issue.

Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD
Honda 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 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 incompatible with your
current software.

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Changing the DVD

4. Push the Eject button. The DVD will
automatically come out.

NOTE:
The system’s database is stored on a
removable DVD. The system will not
work without the DVD. Ensure the door
remains closed at all times.
1. Locate the control unit. It is under the
driver’s seat.
2. Remove the DVD while the ignition
switch is in the ACCESSORY (I)
position or in the ON (II) position.
3. Push the OPEN button. An error
message will be displayed on the
screen. This is normal.

5. Pull the DVD straight out. Hold the
DVD by the edges. Fingerprints,
scratches, or other contamination on
the playing surface can make the
DVD unreadable.
To install the DVD, make sure the white
label is facing up. Slide the DVD into
the slot. The DVD is automatically
pulled into the control unit. Make sure
you close the door.

NOTE:
• The system will not play movies or
other video/audio discs.
• Never “sneak preview” a newer
white labeled DVD in the system
unless you plan to keep it. The system
cannot automatically revert to a prior
version DVD. If you must revert to a
previous version DVD after loading a
newer version, see your dealer for
assistance.
• Please keep the door to the
navigation control unit closed at all
times.

PC Card
A PC card is not supplied. The PC card
slot is for factory use only. This slot
cannot be used to play audio files.

PC card slot

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Map Coverage
The system provides map coverage for
the following 48 U.S. states, Hawaii,
and southern Canada. The U.S. map
coverage consists of accurately mapped
(verified) metropolitan areas (in the
following list) and a less accurate
(unverified) rural database. Canada
coverage consists of major metropolitan
areas and major roads connecting the
metropolitan areas within about 100
miles north of the U.S. border. If you
need additional northern Canada
coverage, you may purchase the gray
Canadian DVD (see Obtaining a
Navigation Update DVD on page 108).
See Map Overview on page 6 for a
discussion of map coverage.
The cities and metropolitan areas in the
following list are fully mapped. Only
major streets, roads, and freeways have
been verified outside these areas. If your
route passes through these areas, routing
may be limited, depending on your
routing choices. See Unverified Area
Routing on page 87.

If you desire additional map coverage
information, contact Honda Customer
Services or go to www.hondanavi.com.

U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas
Alabama
Auburn-Opelika
Birmingham/Tuscaloosa
Huntsville
Mobile
Montgomery
Arizona
Phoenix Metro
Prescott
Sedona
Tucson
Yuma
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Fort Smith
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Pine Bluff
California
Central Valley - including Fresno,
Merced, Modesto, and Stockton
Humboldt
Los Angeles/San Diego Metro

Mammoth Lakes
Sacramento Metro
San Francisco Bay (approximately
Monterey to Sonoma) – including
Monterey County and Hollister
Southern California Area - including
Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo
Yuba
Colorado
Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs/
Ski Resorts Metro area – including
Ft. Collins
Grand Junction
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Danbury
Hartford Metro
New Haven Metro
Norwalk
Stamford
Delaware
Entire state – including Dover,
Wilmington Metro area, New
Castle County

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Florida
Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/Titusville
Dixie County
Florida Keys
Fort Myers Metro area – including
Naples
Fort Pierce
Gainesville
Jacksonville Metro – including St.
Johns County
Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm
Beach Metro
Orlando/Daytona Beach/Melbourne
area – including Osceola County
Panama City
Pensacola
Tallahassee
Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Metro –
including Pasco and Manatee
Counties
Vero Beach
Georgia
Athens
Atlanta Metro
Augusta/Aiken Metro
Columbus
Macon
Rome
Valdosta
Warner Robbins

Hawaii (all cities for the following
islands)
Hawaii
Kauai
Lanai
Maui
Molokai
Oahu
Idaho
Boise
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Sun Valley Ski Resorts
Illinois
Bloomington-Normal
Carbondale
Champaign
Charleston
Chicago Metro (to Wisconsin border)
– including Lake County, IN and
Dekalb County, IL
East St. Louis Metro
Galesburg
Moline
Peoria
Quincy
Rock Island
Rockford
Springfield
Urbana-Danville

Indiana
Bloomington
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Gary/Hammond Metro
Indianapolis Metro
Kokomo Metro
Lafayette
Muncie
Northwest Indiana
South Bend/Elkhart/Goshen
Terre Haute
Iowa
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Iowa City
Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Kansas
Kansas City/Leavenworth Metro
Topeka
Wichita
Kentucky
Lexington
Louisville

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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Lafayette
New Orleans Metro
Shreveport
Maine
Bangor
Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park
Portland/Lewiston/Auburn
Maryland
State of (partial) - Baltimore/
Washington D.C. Metro – including
Charles and Carroll Counties
Cumberland
Ocean City
Massachusetts
Boston/Cape Cod Metro
Cape Cod
Springfield Metro area
Complete coverage of all cities in
Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol,
Essex, Hampshire, Hampden,
Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth,
Suffolk, and Worcester Counties

Michigan
Detroit Metro area – including Ann
Arbor, Pontiac, Flint, Clinton,
Eaton, and Monroe Counties
Kalamazoo
Northern Michigan Resort Area –
including Traverse City, Elk
Rapids, Petoskey, Charlevoix,
Boyne City, and Harbor Springs
Saginaw-Midland
Southeast Michigan – including
Detroit - Grand Rapids - Lansing
Southern Michigan
Minnesota
Duluth
Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro –
including cities in Anoka Scott and
Carver Counties
Moorhead
Rochester
Mississippi
Biloxi/Gulfport
Jackson
Memphis
Tupelo

Missouri
Branson
Columbia
Jefferson City
Joplin
Kansas City (KS-MO) Metro –
including Platte County
Lake of the Ozarks
Springfield
St. Louis Metro (IL-MO) – including
additional cities in Jefferson
County
Montana
Billings
Helena
Missoula
Nebraska
Lincoln (Lancaster County)
Omaha
Nevada
Las Vegas Metro
Reno/Lake Tahoe
New Hampshire
Lebanon
Manchester
Nashua

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New Jersey
Camden Metro
Newark Metro
Southern New Jersey – including
Atlantic City/Cape May/
Cumberland Metro
Trenton Metro – including Ocean and
Hunterdon Counties
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Santa Fe
Taos Ski Resorts
New York
Binghamton
Buffalo – including Erie and Niagara
Counties
Eastern New York – including the
Adirondack, Oneonta Cooperstown, New York City
Metro, Albany, Glen Falls,
Schenectady, Troy
Elmira
Ithaca
Lake Placid
Rochester – including cities in
Monroe County
Syracuse
Utica
Watertown

North Carolina
Asheville
Charlotte Metro
Fayetteville
Hickory
Jacksonville
Morgantown
Outer Banks
Raleigh-Durham Metro
Wilmington
Winston-Salem/Greensboro Metro
North Dakota
Fargo Metro
Grand Forks
Ohio
Akron
Columbus/Marysville Metro
Cincinnati Metro – including Butler
County
Cleveland Metro – including Geauga
County
Dayton
Lima
Mansfield
Springfield
Toledo (Lucas County)
Youngstown

Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Oregon
Bend
Corvalis
Eugene
Medford
Portland/Salem Metro
Seaside/Astoria/Cannon Beach
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Erie
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Philadelphia Metro
Reading
Southeastern Pennsylvania
Southwest Pennsylvania - including
Pittsburgh and Washington County
State College/University Park
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Williamsport
York
Rhode Island
Newport
Providence Metro
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South Carolina
Beaufort
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville/Spartanburg – including
additional cities in Greenville and
Spartanburg Counties
Myrtle Beach Metro
Rock Hill Metro
Sumter/Florence
South Dakota
Rapid City
Sioux Falls
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Chester County
Franklin County
Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol
Knoxville/Farragut Metro
Memphis Metro – including Desoto
and Tunica Counties
Nashville
Texas
Abilene
Amarillo
Austin Metro
Beaumont
Big Bend
Brownsville

Bryan/College Station
Corpus Christi
Dallas/Fort Worth Metro – including
additional cities in Grayson County
El Paso
Houston Metro – including additional
cities in Galveston County
Laredo
Longview
Lubbock
McAllen
Midland/Odessa Metro
Nacogdoches-Lufkin
San Antonio Metro
South Padre Island
Texarkana
Wichita Falls
Utah
Moab
Ogden
Park City
Salt Lake City Metro
St. George
Vermont
Rutland
State of (partial) - including
Burlington, Montpelier

Virginia
Washington D.C. detailed area –
including Alexandria, Arlington,
Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier
County, Fredericksburg City,
Manassas, and additional cities in
Loudon and Prince William Counties
Bristol
Charlottesville
Danville
Emporia
Lynchburg
Richmond Metro
Roanoke
Shenandoah National Park
Staunton-Waynesboro-Harrisonburg
Williamsburg/Norfolk/Virginia
Beach Metro – including Charles
City, Hopewell, Kent, and Prince
George Counties
Winchester
Washington
Bellingham
Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia Metro –
including Island County
Spokane
Tri-Cities
Whatcom
Point Roberts (community)
Yakima

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West Virginia
Charleston
Harper’s Ferry Metro
Huntington
Morgantown
Parkersburg
Wisconsin
Appleton
Beloit
Eau Claire
Green Bay
Janesville
Kenosha County
La Crosse
Madison
Lake Geneva
Milwaukee Metro – including
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington,
and Waukesha Counties
Neenah
Oshkosh
Racine
Sheboygan
Wausau
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Jackson Ski Resorts

Canada Detailed Coverage
Areas
NOTE:
The blue city names are not included in
the USA South DVD. To obtain
coverage for cities listed in blue, you
may purchase the gray Canada DVD
(see page 108, Obtaining a Navigation
DVD). DVDs are not available at your
dealer.

ALBERTA
Airdrie
Banff
Beaumont
Calgary
Calmar
Canmore
Chestermere
Cochrane
Crossfield
Devon
Edmonton
Fort Saskatchewan
Leduc
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Spruce Grove
St. Albert
Stony Plain

Strathcona County

BRITISH COLUMBIA
Greater Vancouver
Anmore
Belcarra
Bowen Island
Burnaby
Coquitlam
Delta
Langley
Langley Twp
Lions Bay
Maple Ridge
New Westminster
North Vancouver
North Vancouver District
Pitt Meadows
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Richmond
Surrey
Squamish
Vancouver
West Vancouver
White Rock
Whatcom, WA
Point Roberts (Community) also
listed in USA Washington St Cities
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Coverage Areas
Fraser Valley
Abbottsford
Chilliwack
Mission
Squamish-Lillooet
Lillooet
Pemberton
Squamish
Whistler
Thompson-Nicola
Kamloops
Central Okanagan
Kelowna
Peachland
Okanagan-Similkamen
Penticton
Summerland

Victoria
Capital
Central Saanich
Colwood
Esquimalt
Highlands
Langford
Metchosin
North Saanich
Oak Bay

Saanich
Sidney
Sooke
Victoria
View Royal

MANITOBA
East St Paul
Headingley
West St Paul
Winnipeg
NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax (partial)
ONTARIO
Brant
Brant
Brantford
Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent
Dufferin
Amaranth
East Garafraxa
East Luther Grand Valley
Melancthon
Mono
Mulmur
Orangeville
Shelburne

Durham
Ajax
Brock
Clarington
Oshawa
Pickering
Scugog
Uxbridge
Whitby
Elgin
Aylmer
Bayham
Central Elgin
Dutton/Dunwich
Malahide
Southwold
St. Thomas
West Elgin
Frontenanc
Central Frontenac
Frontenac Islands
Kingston
North Frontenac
South Frontenac
Gatineau
Gatineau

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Grey
Blue Mountains
Chatsworth
Georgian Bluffs
Meaford
Grey Highlands
Hanover
Owen Sound
Southgate
West Grey
Haldimand
Haldimand
Halton
Burlington
Halton Mills
Milton
Oakville
Hamilton
Hamilton
Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes
Lambton
Brooke-Alvinston
Dawn-Euphemia
Enniskillen
Lambton Shores
Oil Springs
Petrolia

Plympton-Wyoming
Point Edward
Sarnia
St Clair
Warwick
Lanark
Beckwith
Carleton Place
Drummond/North Elmsley
Lanark Highlands
Mississippi Mills
Montague
Perth
Smiths Falls
Tay Valley
Leeds and Grenville
Athens
Augusta
Brockville
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
Elizabethtown-Kitley
Front of Yonge
Gananoque
Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Merrickville-Wolford
North Grenville
Prescott
Rideau Lakes
Westport

Muskoka
Bracebridge
Georgian Bay
Gravenhurst
Huntsville
Lake of Bays
Muskoka Lakes
Middlesex
Adelaide Metcalfe
London
Lucan Biddulph
Middlesex Centre
Newbury
North Middlesex
Southwest Middlesex
Strathroy-Caradoc
Thames Centre
Niagara
Fort Erie
Grimsby
Lincoln
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Falls
Pelham
Port Colborne
St Catharines
Thorold
Wainfleet
Welland
West Lincoln
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Norfolk
Norfolk
Northumberland
Alnwick/Haldimand
Brighton
Cobourg
Cramahe
Hamilton Twp
Port Hope
Trent Hills
Ottawa
Ottawa
Oxford
Blandford-Blenheim
East Zorra-Tavistock
Ingersoll
Norwich
South-West Oxford
Tillsonburg
Woodstock
Zorra
Peel
Brampton
Caledon
Mississauga

Perth
North Perth
Perth East
Perth South
St. Mary’s
Stratford
West Perth
Prescott and Russell
Alfred and Plantagenet
Casselman
Champlain
Clarence-Rockland
East Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury
Russell
The Nation
Simcoe
Adjala-Tosorontio
Barrie
Bradford West Gwillimbury
Clearview
Collingwood
Essa
Innisfil
Midland
New Tecumseth
Orillia
Oro-Medonte
Penetanguishene

Ramara
Severn
Springwater
Tay
Tiny
Wasaga Beach
Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry
Cornwall
North Dundas
North Glengarry
North Stormont
South Dundas
South Glengarry
South Stormont
Toronto
Toronto
Waterloo
Cambridge
Kitchener
North Dumfries
Waterloo
Wellesley
Wilmot
Woolwich

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Wellington
Centre Wellington
Erin
Guelph
Guelph/Eramosa
Mapleton
Minto
Puslinch
Wellington North
York
Aurora
East Gwillimbury
Georgina
King
Markham
Newmarket
Richmond Hill
Vaughan
Whitchurch-Stouffville

Windsor
Essex
Amherstburg
Essex
Kingsville
Lakeshore
Lasalle
Leamington
Pelee
Tecumseh
Windsor
Inter-Town (partial) Coverage
Counties/Districts/Regional
Municipalities
Brant
Bruce
Chatham-Kent
Dufferin
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
Gray
Haldimand-Norfolk
Haliburton
Hastings
Huron
Kawartha Lakes
Lambton
Lanark

Leeds and Granville
Lennox and Addington
Middlesex
Muskoka
Northumberland
Oxford
Perth
Peterborough
Prescott and Russell
Prince Edward
Simcoe
Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry
Waterloo
Wellington

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QUÉBEC
Montreal-Laurentians
Beauharnois-Salaberry
Beauharnois
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Ste-Martine
St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois
St-Louis-de-Gonzague
St-Stanislas-de-Kostka
St-Urbain-Premier
Deux-Montagnes
Deux-Montagnes
Oka
Pointe-Calumet
St-Eustache
St-Joseph-du-Lac
Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
St-Placide
L’Assomption
Charlemagne
L’Assomption
L’Èpiphanie
L’Èpiphanie Paroisse
Repentigny
St-Sulpice

La Rivìere-du-Nord
Prévost
St-Colomban
St-Hippolyte
St-Jèrôme
Ste-Sophie
La Vallee-du-Richelieu
Beloeil
Caringnan
Chambly
McMasterville
Mont-St-Hilaire
Otterburn Park
St-Antoine-sur-Richelieu
St-Basile-le-Grand
St-Charles-sur-Richelieu
St-Denis-sur-Richelieu
St-Jean-Baptiste
St-Marc-sur-Richelieu
St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil
LaJemmerais
Calixa-Lavallée
Contrecoeur
St-Amable
Ste-Julie
Varennes
Verchères
Laval
Laval

Le-Haut-Richelieu
Henryville
Lacolle
Mont-St-Grégoire
Noyan
St-Alexandre
St-Blaise-sur-Richelieu
St-Georges-de-Clarenceville
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu
St-Paul-de-L’Île-aux-Noix
St-Sébastien
St-Valentin
Ste-Anne-de-Sabreviois
Ste-Brigide-D’Iberville
Venise-en-Québec
Le Haut-St-Laurent
Dundee
Elgin
Franklin
Godmanchester
Havelock
Hinchinbrooke
Howick
Huntingdon
Ormstown
St-Anicet
St-Chrysostome
Ste-Barbe
Trés-St-Sacrement

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Les-Jardins-De-Napierville
Hemmingford
Hemmingford Village
Napierville
St-Bernard-de-Lacolle
St-Cyprien-de-Châteauguay
St-Édouard
St-Jacques-le-Mineur
St-Michel
St-Patrice-de-Sherrington
St-Rémi
Les Laurentides
Amherst
Arundel
Barkmere
Brèbeuf
Huberdeau
La Conception
La Minerve
Labelle
Lac-Supèrieur
Lantier
Mont-Tremblant
Montcalm
St-Faustin-Lac-Carrè
Ste-Agathe-des-Monts
Ste-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Val-David
Val-des-Lacs
Val-Morin

Les Moulins
Mascouche
Terrebonne
Les Pays-D’en-Haut
Lac-des-Seize-Îles
Morin-Heights
Piedmont
Ste-Adolphe-d’Howard
St-Sauveur
Ste-Adèle
Ste-Anne-des-Lacs
Ste-Marguerite-Estèrel
Wentworth-Nord
Longueuil
Boucherville
Brossard
Longueuil
St-Bruno-de-Montarville
St-Lambert
Mirabel
Mirabel
Montcalm
St-Alexis
St-Alexis Paroisse
St-Calixte
Ste-Julienne
Ste-Marie-Salomé
St-Esprit

St-Jacques
St-Liguori
St-Lin -- Laurentides
St-Roche-de-l’Achigan
St-Roch-Ouest
Montreal
Baie-D’Urfé
Beaconsfield
Côte-St-Luc
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Dorval
Hampstead
Kirkland
L’Ïle -Dorval
Montréal
Montréal-Est
Montréal-Ouest
Mont-Royal
Pointe-Claire
Senneville
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue
Westmount
Roussillon
Candiac
Chateauguay
Delson
La Prairie
Lery
Mercier
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Ste-Catherine
St-Constant
St-Isidore
St-Mathieu
St-Philippe
Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke
Therese-de-Blainville
Blainville
Boisbriand
Bois-des-Filion
Lorraine
Rosemere
Ste-Therese
Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Coteau-du-Lac
Hudson
Les Cèdres
Les Coteaux
L’Ile-Cadieux
L’Ile-Perrot
Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perrot
Pincourt
Pointe-des-Cascades
Pointe-Fortune
Rigaud
Riviere-Beaudette
St-Clet
Ste-Justine-de-Newton

St-Lazare
Ste-Marthe
St-Polycarpe
St-Telesphore
St-Zotique
Terrasse-Vaudreuil
Tres-St-Redempteur
Vaudreuil-Dorion
Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac

Quebec
La Cote-de-Beaupré
Beaupré
Boischatel
Château-Richer
L’Ange-Gardien
St-Ferréol-les-Neiges
St-Joachim
St-Louis-de-Gonzague-du-CapTourmente
Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré
La Jacques-Cartier
Fossambault-sur-le-Lac
Lac-Beauport
Lac-Delage
Lac-St-Joseph
Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval
Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Shannon

L’Île-d’Orléans
St-François- L’Île-d’Orléans
St-Jean
St-Laurent-de- L’Île-d’Orléans
St-Pierre-de- L’Île-d’Orléans
Ste-Famille
Ste-Pétronille
Lévis
Lévis
Québec
L’Ancienne-Lorette
Notre-Dame-des-Anges
Québec
St-Augustin-de-Desmaures

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CANADA CONNECTOR ROADS
The Cross-Canada Connector Road
allows for travel between the
provinces of British Columbia and
Quebec in DCA 11. Major
metropolitan city POIs are also
included.
Road Inclusion
Roads in the province of British
Columbia
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy from
Alberta/BC boundary to Vancouver
detailed city
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy from Hwy-1/
Trans Canada Hwy (Hope) to Hwy5/Coquihalla Hwy (Hope)
Hwy-5/Coquihalla Hwy (in Hope) to
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy (in
Kamloops)
Hwy-99 between Vancouver and
Whistler

Roads in the province of Alberta
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across
whole province
Hwy-1A from Cochrane to Canmore
Hwy-1X from Hwy-1A to Hwy-1/
Trans Canada Hwy
Morley Road from Hwy-1/Trans
Canada Hwy
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (at Medicine
Hat) to Lethbridge
Hwy-4 (at Lethbridge) to 1-15 (U.S.
border)
Hwy-36 between Hwy-3 (in Taber)
and Hwy-4 (in Warner)
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (in
Lethbridge) to Hwy-2 (in Fort
Macleod)
Hwy-2 (in Fort Macleod) to Hwy-1/
Trans Canada Hwy (in Calgary)
Roads in the province of Saskatchewan
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across
whole province

Roads in the province of Manitoba
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across
whole province
Hwy-100/Trans Canada Hwy in
Winnipeg (partial beltway)
Hwy-75 from Hwy-100/Trans
Canada Hwy (Winnipeg) south to
link with 1-29 (U.S. border)
Roads in the province of Ontario
Hwy-69/Trans Canada Hwy from
Muskoka district to Sudbury
Hwy-17/Trans Canada Hwy from
Ottawa Detailed Area Coverage to
Manitoba border
Hwy-17B at Sault Ste Marie to link
with 1-75 (U.S. border)
Hwy-61 from Hwy-17 at Thunder
Bay to link with US-61 (U.S.
border)
Hwy-11 from Muskoka district to
North Bay
Hwy-60 and Hwy-127 in Nipissing
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Operation in Alaska and
Hawaii
Certain functions that rely on a satellite
signal will not work correctly in Alaska
and Hawaii. These functions include but
are not limited to XM radio, automatic
clock updates, and time zone
adjustments.

Alaska
If the vehicle was purchased in the
lower 48 states and driven to Alaska, the
system cannot display maps. The
message “Vehicle is out of the
database...” will be displayed.
Hawaii
This section describes the differences in
navigation system operation for vehicles
delivered in Hawaii.

XM Radio
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered
to Hawaii are equipped with XM
hardware, but XM broadcasting is not
available; therefore sections of the
manual that mention XM audio do not
apply. Vehicles originally delivered to
the U.S. mainland and shipped to Hawaii
also have XM, but will not function
because the XM satellites (aimed toward
the U.S. mainland) are too far away to
obtain reception.
Map Coverage
All roads displayed on the Hawaii map
screens are detailed coverage roads.
Text related to “unverified” roads or
areas are not applicable. The following
topics do not apply in Hawaii:
• Unverified road descriptions (see
page 6 and 87).
• Cautions and pop-up windows related
to unverified roads (see page 64).

• Setup entries that relate to turning on
or off unverified routing (see
page 87).
• When zooming in and out, there is no
350-mile scale for Hawaii.
Other Map Issues
• See the coverage section for a list of
islands with coverage (see page 110).
• Freeway Exit information does not
exist in Hawaii, so the “Freeway Exit
Info” icon is not shown on the icon
bar.

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Address and POI Entry Screens
When in Hawaii, the following
differences occur for map, address, and
POI selection:
• It is not possible to enter U.S.
mainland addresses or scroll the map
east to the U.S. mainland.
• Selection of the “State” is confined to
the state of Hawaii only.
• Entry of a destination address or POI
on an island other than your current
island may result in a screen caution
message. This is normal because
there are no “ferry” routes between
islands available in the database.
• If the “Guidance Prompts” setting on
the Setup screen is set to normal or
maximum, street names will not be
spoken in voice guidance commands.

Setup Screen Differences
The Setup screen differences are minor
and are listed below. See the Setup
section (page 77) for additional
information.
Routing and Guidance (Unverified
Area Routing On/Off)
This feature is unavailable. All roads
displayed on the map are verified.
Clock Adjust Screen
There is no daylight saving time for
Hawaii. Auto Daylight Saving
Time, Auto Time Zone by GPS, and
DST Selection will not be shown on
the Clock adjustment screen. To test
your adjustment, use the voice control
system, and say “What time is it?” (see
page 97).
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Operation
When pairing a cell phone to use the
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature,
you may see a “Phone-Data
Connection” screen. If so, do not
complete this portion of the process.

Shipping a Vehicle To or From
Hawaii
Although the DVD in the vehicle
contains maps for both U.S. mainland
and Hawaii, the dealer must perform the
selection of “U.S. mainland” or
“Hawaii” for you. When the dealer
makes the switch from U.S. mainland to
Hawaii or vice versa, the system clears
all user data. Make sure to record any
personal information that you do not
want to lose.
NOTE:
Shipping a vehicle from Hawaii to the
U.S. mainland
• If you wish to receive XM audio you
must call XM and set up an account
at (800) 852-9696.
Shipping a vehicle from the U.S.
mainland to Hawaii
• If a U.S. mainland-delivered vehicle
is shipped to Hawaii, there is no XM
reception. See your Hawaii dealer to
allow viewing of local Hawaii maps.
• The issues under “Operation in
Hawaii” above apply.

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Map and Features, Voice Operation, Entering Addresses
Problem
Why does the Disclaimer screen need to be displayed every
time I start the car? I am the only driver.
The Setup or Information screen has “grayed out” items that
I cannot select. Why?
I tried entering an address, but the city or street could not be
found. Is there any other way to route to the location?

When I enter an address, some letters become grayed out. Is
this normal?
How do I delete Personal Addresses, Previous Destinations,
or the Home Address?
I cannot hear the navigation system voice.

The voice control system is having difficulty recognizing my
voice commands.

When the system pronounces the street name in the guidance
command or reads the destination address, it sounds strange.
What causes this?

Solution
The Disclaimer screen reminds you and your guest drivers to always
operate the navigation system in a safe manner.
You need to select OK on the Disclaimer screen to view these items. See
System Function Diagram on page 21.
Some cities are lumped in with a major metro area. Try entering the street
first. In rural “unverified” areas or new subdivisions, streets may be missing
or only partially numbered. Try selecting the destination directly from the
map. See By Map Input on page 38.
Yes. As you enter each letter in an address or a point of interest (POI), the
system looks in the database to see what letters are possible and “grays out”
letters that do not apply.
This is done in the Setup screen (second) under “Personal Information.”
See page 80.
1) Ensure that Volume in the Setup screen (first) is not Off. See page 77.
2) Go to “Basic Settings” in the Setup screen (second), and set Voice
Recognition Feedback to On. See page 96.
Ensure that the vents are not blowing on the microphone on the ceiling, the
vehicle is as quiet as possible, and you are using the correct command when
speaking (see Improving Voice Recognition on page 13). Say “Help” at any
screen to see a list of the applicable voice commands. If the system cannot
recognize your command because of background noise, speak louder.
The basic guidance phrase uses a studio-recorded voice, but the street name
is pronounced by the system using a machine-generated voice.
Consequently, the name may be mispronounced or sound strange at times.

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Problem
When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch
to the night display mode. Why?

The daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode,
and it is hard to see. Why?
During the day, I turned on the lights because it started to
rain, but the screen went dark. How can I make it still display
day mode?
How can I input my destination using map coordinates?

How do I change or remove my PIN?

I forgot the PIN for Home, or the PIN for personal addresses
(User 1 or User 2). How do I reset it?
CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen.
Why?

Solution
The system thinks it is in Day display mode. Verify the following: The
display mode in Setup is set to Auto, the dash brightness is not set to
maximum (must adjust with headlights on), and Map Color in Setup is set
to Black for Night. See Display on page 78.
Verify the following: The display mode in Setup is set to Auto, and Map
Color in Setup is set to White for Day. See Display on page 78.
Adjust the dash brightness (+) button (with headlights on) to full brightness.
Remember to set it back to a medium setting, or at night, the screen will be
bright. See Display on page 78.
The navigation system was not designed for this. However, you can view
the coordinates of an address by touching the vehicle position icon on the
map. See Map Screen Legend on page 52.
Go to “Personal Information” in the Setup screen (second), and select PIN
Number. Select User 1 or User 2 and enter your existing PIN, and then
you have the choice to change or remove the PIN. See page 84.
PINs are optional. See information regarding PINs on page 84. Your dealer
can reset the PIN for you.
Your phone is not paired to HFL, or if your phone is paired, it is in use or
does not have good coverage; press the HFL BACK button.

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Guidance, Routing
Problem

Solution

The navigation does not route me the same way I would go, or
the way some other mapping program displays. Why is this?

The navigation system attempts to generate the optimum route. See
Changing the Routing Method on page 48.

Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has been
here for more than a year.

The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. See page 108 for
ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.

The vehicle position icon is not following the road, and the
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is
white or missing.

• The GPS antenna (located under the center of the dashboard) may be
blocked by personal items. For best reception, remove items from the
dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones, or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devices can interfere with the GPS
reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on
page 103.

I entered a destination, but the blue highlighted route and
voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/pink dashed line
before I got to my destination. Why is this?

Your route has entered an unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 87.

The map rotates while I make turns. How can I stop this?

Select the North-up map orientation by voice, or by touching the map
orientation icon on the map screen. See Map Orientation on page 57.

Sometimes, I cannot select between the North-up and
Heading-up map orientations. Why is this?

The Heading-up map orientation can only be shown in the lower scales
(1/20 - 1 mile scales). See Map Scale on page 56.

While driving to my destination, the “time to go” display
sometimes increases, even though I am getting closer.

The “Time to go” is based on actual road speeds. However if your speed
slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the
“Time to go” based on your actual 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. Is there
anything wrong?

No. When at an intersection, the system is unaware of the width of the
intersecting road. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a
temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page 103.

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Problem

Solution

While I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”)
on it. What do they mean?

These are called “breadcrumbs.” If you drive more than 1/2 mile from
mapped roads, the off-road tracking feature begins to function. See Off-road
Tracking on pages 62 and 94.

How can I get rid of the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) from my
screen?

Go to “Vehicle” in the Setup screen (second), and set Off-road Tracking
to Off, then return to the map. See page 94.

A road that I selected to avoid is being used when routing.
What is wrong?

When you “draw” your area to avoid, make sure to select sections of roads
that include at least one intersection. See page 91.

When I arrive at my destination, the bull’s-eye is shown at a
different location on the street. Why?

The system calculates the bull’s-eye location based on the street address
range allocated for that street. See Destination Icon on page 57 for an
example.

My elevation (shown when I touch the vehicle position icon) This is normal and due to errors in satellite position. The elevation can vary
seems to fluctuate even though my elevation has not changed. +/- 100 feet. See System Limitations on page 103.
My elevation is missing on the “current position” screen.
Why?

If the GPS antenna cannot receive at least four satellites, the elevation is not
displayed. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. If the elevation is zero
or below sea level, the elevation is also not displayed.

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Ordering a Navigation DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations
Problem

Solution

I want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one?

You cannot obtain a new DVD from the dealer. See Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD on page 108.

I want to order a DVD. How can I determine the DVD version
in my navigation system?

The version is on the label of your DVD. It starts with “Ver:.” See Changing
the DVD on page 109.

I got a navigation DVD from a friend or an online source, but
it does not work. Why?

Your vehicle was designed to use a white DVD. DVDs with differently
colored labels or from different manufacturers will not operate correctly.
Always obtain DVDs from the DVD order desk. See page 108.

When is my city going to become part of a fully verified
detailed coverage area?

The mapping database vendor is constantly revising map coverage. See
page 108 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.

Will the navigation system work outside North America?

The navigation system contains maps only for the lower 48 U.S. states,
Hawaii, and portions of southern Canada. The system will not work in
Mexico, Alaska, or overseas. Canada coverage is limited. See Map
Coverage on page 110.

I moved my vehicle from the U.S. mainland to Hawaii (or
from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland). Why does my navigation
system not show the correct map?

The coverage area (Hawaii or U.S. mainland) must be selected by your
dealer.

Can I play video DVDs in my navigation system?

No. The navigation system is designed only to read the white DVD provided
with your vehicle. Map discs for other vehicle manufacturers or PC map
programs will not work.

I found some errors in the database. How do I report them?

Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major
errors, you can report them following the instructions on page 107.

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Display, Accessories
Problem

Solution

The display appears dim when starting the car in really cold
weather. Is there a problem?

No. This is normal, and it will become brighter after a few minutes.

The screen does not close completely. Why is this?

• Ensure that it is not during inserting/ejecting a CD. The screen cannot be
closed if a CD is not completely inserted in the unit.
• Ensure that it is not during inserting/ejecting the DVD. The screen cannot
be closed if the DVD is not completely inserted in the unit.

Rear Camera
Problem

Solution

When I shift gears, the rear camera image is delayed.

When shifting into or out of reverse, you may experience delays when the
screen image switches between the navigation screen and the rear camera
image. This is normal.

The rear camera image is too dark or too bright. How do I
adjust the brightness?

While the camera image is displayed, use the Zoom In/Zoom Out controls to
adjust the brightness. This adjustment does not affect the Setup screen
brightness adjustments.

Miscellaneous Other Questions
Problem

Solution

My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one
hour. Why is this?

The clock is being automatically set based on your GPS location. If you live
and work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this
feature. See page 98.

When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even
though I am not near the time zone. Why is this?

The time zone borders are only approximated in the system. Depending on
the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can
be erratic. See page 98.
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Problem

Solution

My state does not observe daylight saving time. How do I turn
off this feature?

You can turn off this feature. See page 97.

Daylight saving time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though Setup shows Auto Daylight
Saving Time is On.

Go to the Clock adjustment screen in Setup and select DST Selection.
Ensure that the correct DST schedule is selected. For more information, see
Clock Adjustment on page 97.

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 Saving Time is On.
2) The navigation system is designed to switch to daylight saving time
according to the months selected in the DST schedule selection screen.
Ensure that the appropriate schedule is selected. For more information,
see Clock Adjustment on page 97.

The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. What can cause this?

1) You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see Auto Time Zone by
GPS on page 98).
2) The navigation system does not switch between standard and daylight
saving time. Set Auto Daylight Saving Time to On on the Clock
adjustment screen in Setup, and ensure that the correct month switching
schedule is chosen on the DST schedule selection screen. See page 97
for more information.

My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this
code?

There should be a card in the glove box with the anti-theft code for the
navigation/audio system. This card contains the 4-digit security code and
serial number. If you cannot find it, your dealer can help you out.

I speak a language other than English. When will other
languages be available for the navigation system?

This is being considered as a future enhancement.

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Screen Error Message
Navigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS signal.

Navigation unit door is open or No DVD disc is inserted.
Please check system.
No DVD disc. Please check system.
DVD disc reading error (unformatted). Please consult your
dealer.

Display temp is too high. System will shut down until display
cools down.
Outside temperature is low. System will take awhile to start
up.
Navigation system voice recognition cannot be activated
when another unit is using the audio system.

Solution
Make sure there is nothing on the dashboard blocking the GPS antenna
(aftermarket metallic window tinting or aftermarket devices placed on the
dashboard, like radar detectors, cell phones, or loose items). If the dashboard
is clear of objects, move the vehicle to an open space away from tall buildings,
trees, etc.
Make sure that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up
and the navigation unit door is fully snapped closed (see page 109).
Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (see
page 109). If the problem persists, see your dealer.
Check the DVD disc surface for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure
you are using a navigation DVD (white-colored label). The system cannot
read other mapping databases or video DVDs. If the problem persists, see
your dealer.
This message will appear briefly when the display temperature is too high,
and then the display will turn off until the temperature cools down. The
system will turn back on when the display cools down.
The temperature is below -22°F and the navigation system has difficulty
reading the DVD. The system will start up when the temperature warms up.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® can override the navigation system. Make
sure the HFL TALK button is not on when you press the NAVI TALK
button, or the message will appear. Simply press the HFL BACK button to
resume control of the navigation voice buttons.

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Screen Error Message
Route has not been completed. Please try again from a
different location.
No alternate route found. Original route will be followed.

This destination cannot be found in database.
Vehicle is out of the database coverage area.

*

Solution
This message will appear when you are routing to or from a place (new
area) that is not in the database. Try planning a different route to or from a
different location.*
No alternative route method was found. The original route method will be
used.*
Ensure that a road name is displayed at the bottom of the map.
The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination
nearby, or select the destination with the joystick.*
The vehicle is located outside of the mapped area provided by your
navigation DVD. See page 110 for map coverage.

If the error persists or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.

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Glossary
The 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
(second).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points of Interest)
data stored on the DVD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. The
main metropolitan areas in the lower
48 U.S. states, Hawaii, and southern
Canada are mapped to this level. See
page 110 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 customer when using the
navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM - Digital Versatile
Disc. The navigation program and
database resides on this disc. For
information on how to order a
replacement or update DVD, see
page 108.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page 126 for a list of customer FAQs
and troubleshooting 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 under the
dashboard. Electronic items operating
in this general location can interfere
with the GPS signal.
HFL - Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, which uses Bluetooth
technology as a wireless link between
the vehicle and your Bluetoothcompatible cell phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the vehicle out in an
open area.

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LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS
information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred if
the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottomshaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map light in the
ceiling.
MW - Maneuver Window. While en
route to a destination, this window
displays information about the next
maneuver.
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page 57.

Off Route - This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off-road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the Setup screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say, “Not on a digitized road.”
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas
that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in light brown for reference
only, since they have not been
verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A 4-digit number created by the
customer to protect personal
information.
POI - Point of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools, etc. found under
the Places option on the Enter
destination by screen. See page 32.

Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools, etc.
See Map Screen Legend “Map
Features” for a list of the assigned
colors. See page 52.
QWERTY - Keyboard layout
resembling the typewriter keys. The
keyboard layout can be changed to an
alphabetical layout in the Setup,
Basic Settings screen.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page 72.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio unit. See Entering the Security
Code on page 101.
Touch Sensor - The touch sensor on the
front of the LCD consists of a touch
sensitive resistive membrane with an
infinite number of possible touch
locations. The sensing locations are
confined to a grid of 20 vertical and
10 horizontal touch locations.

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Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in light
brown on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
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 metropolitan coverage
areas and all other inter-town
connection roads. These roads are
shown in black on the map.
Voice Control - See VR.
VP - Vehicle Position. When in map
mode, this circular icon shows the
vehicle position on the map. Touch
this icon to show 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 (NAVI TALK/NAVI
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 65.
Yaw Rate Sensor - Senses when the
vehicle makes a turn, which makes
the VP change direction on the map
as you turn.
Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings
information provided by Zagat
Survey. See the Information screen
on page 76 for an explanation of the
ratings.

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Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on
any screen.
Help (reads list of the commands for
the displayed screen)
Setup (displays the Setup screen
(first))
Display map (displays the map
screen)
Display menu (displays the Enter
destination by screen)
Display audio screen
Information (displays the
Information screen)
Back (to previous screen, same as
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button)
Cancel (cancels current activity)
What time is it?
The “Voice Command Help” option on
the Information screen lists many of the
following controls. To avoid distraction
while you are driving, the system can
read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to memorize
all of them.

Navigation General
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display menu (if en route, displays
the Change route by screen)
Display navigation (if en route,
displays the Change route by
screen)
Display map
Display map guide (same function as
the MAP/GUIDE button)
Display setup (or just Setup)
Display information (or just
Information)
Display audio screen
Cancel
Backward (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice (repeats the screen
prompt for most screens)
Help (displays the voice command
allowed for the screen you are
viewing)
Voice command help
How long to the destination? (when
en route, tells the time to
destination)*

How far to the destination? (when en
route, tells the distance to
destination)*
Display destination map (when en
route, shows the map of the
destination)
Display entire route (when en route,
adjusts the map scale so that the
entire route is displayed)
Register the current location (puts
current location in the personal
Address Book)
*

These commands are not available if
you scroll the map while en route to
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Navigation Display
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display current location (shows
current latitude, longitude, and
elevation)
Display north up
Display heading up
Display zoom in
Display zoom out
Display: (the selected scale)
1/20 mile (80 m) scale
1/8 mile (200 m) scale
1/4 mile (400 m) scale
1/2 mile (800 m) scale
1 mile (1600 m) scale
2 mile (3 km) scale
5 mile (8 km) scale
15 mile (24 km) scale
50 mile (80 km) scale
150 mile (240 km) scale
350 mile (560 km) scale

Display: (display the selected icon on
the screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office*
grocery store
lodging (hotel, motel)*
parking garage*
parking lot*
school*
hospital*
one way*
freeway exit information
*

These icons will not be displayed
unless the “Parking” or “Other icon”
is selected on the Icon Bar (see
page 60).

Hide: (hide the selected icon from the
screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
grocery store
lodging (hotel, motel)
parking garage
parking lot
school
hospital
one way
freeway exit information
Max zoom in
Max zoom out
Go home

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Find Place Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Find nearest: (find the nearest
selection)
ACURA dealers
HONDA dealers
gas station
hydrogen station
ATM
bank
post office
hospital
police station
hotel
tourist attraction
restaurant (all restaurant types)
American restaurant
Chinese restaurant
fast food
Italian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Mexican restaurant
seafood restaurant
shopping (all shopping types)
parking garage

parking lot
other car dealers
auto parts & electronics
auto repair & maintenance
car wash & detailing
motorcycle dealers
roadside assistance
check cashing
currency exchange
veterinarian
Zagat restaurant
Korean restaurant
Coffee shop/café
Californian restaurant
continental restaurant
French restaurant
German restaurant
Greek restaurant
Indian restaurant
pizza
Thai restaurant
vegetarian restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
other restaurant
business
civic center

convention center
library
school
city hall
court house
higher education
amusement park
golf course
historical monument
marina
movie theater
museum
park
performing arts
sports complex
bed & breakfast
accessory store
book store
clothing store
grocery store
home improvement store
mall
office supply store
pharmacy
pet food store
sewing store

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shoe store
sporting goods store
toy store
airport
automobile club
bus station
camping
commuter rail station
ferry terminal
named place
park & ride
rental car agency
resort
rest area
ski area
tourist information
train station
travel agency
truck stop

Climate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Climate control automatic
(controls temperature to your
selection)
Climate control on*
Climate control off*
Air conditioner on*
Air conditioner off*
Climate control defrost on*
Climate control defrost off*
Climate control fresh air
Climate control recirculate
Climate control vent
Climate control bi-level (vent and
floor)
Climate control floor
Climate control floor and defrost
Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed # (#: 1-7) (for best
voice control, lower the fan
speed)

*

Repeating these commands switches
(toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.

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Voice Command Index
Temperature Voice
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Driver temperature # degrees
(#: 57-87 degrees F)
Driver temperature up
Driver temperature down
Driver temperature max hot
Driver temperature max cold
Temperature balance
Temperature sync
Passenger temperature # degrees
(#: 57-87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature up
Passenger temperature down
Passenger temperature max hot
Passenger temperature max cold

Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Audio on*
Audio off*
Radio on*
Radio off*
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency.
Example Radio 95.5 FM)
Radio tune to # AM (#:frequency.
Example Radio 1020 AM)
Radio seek up
Radio seek down
Radio next station (same as Radio
seek)
Radio preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio auto select*
Radio scan*
Radio select XM1
Radio select XM2

XM channel # (#: 1-255)
XM channel up
XM channel down
XM category up
XM category down
XM preset # (#: 1-6)
XM1 preset # (#: 1-6)
XM2 preset # (#: 1-6)
XM scan*
XM category scan*
XM channel scan*
XM category mode
XM channel mode
*

Repeating these commands switches
(toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.

NOTE:
Radio volume levels cannot be
controlled using voice control. Use the
buttons on your steering wheel. See your
Owner’s Manual for more information.

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Voice Command Index
CD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
CD play
CD play disc # (#: 1-6)
CD play track # (#: 1-30)
CD play disc #1 track #2
(#1: 1-6, #2: 1-30)
CD skip forward
CD skip back
CD play next disc
CD play previous disc
CD track random*
CD track repeat*
CD disc repeat*
CD track scan*
CD disc scan*
CD normal play
CD track list
CD folder random*
CD folder repeat*
CD folder scan*
CD folder list

*

Repeating these commands switches
(toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.

Information Screen Voice
Commands
These are additional commands not
found on the Voice Command Help
screen available when viewing the
Information screen. Follow the voice
prompts.
Setup
Cellular phonebook
Calendar
Calculator
Voice command help (the system
reads and lists all of the
commands, starting with
Navigation General Commands)
Map legend
Key to Zagat ratings

Setup Screen (first)
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
the Setup screen (first). (For the Setup
screen (second), simply say what is
written on the screen, and follow the
voice prompts.)
Brightness up
Brightness down
Brightness minimum/min.
Brightness maximum/max.
Volume up (tone indicates volume)
Volume down (tone indicates volume)
Volume minimum/min. (tone indicates
volume)
Volume maximum/max. (tone
indicates volume)
Volume off
Display clock
Display day
Display night
Display auto
Contrast adjust
Guidance prompts normal
Guidance prompts maximum/max.
Guidance prompts minimum/min.

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Voice Command Index
On-Screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on
any screen. There are over 100 onscreen commands. Just say what is
written on the screen (this excludes
keyboard letters, and listed items)
Next (or “Down”)
Previous (or “Up”)
Return
OK (except at Disclaimer screen)
Delete
Done

On-Screen Commands Assist
Say or touch the desired letter. When
speaking the letters or using “spell
mode,” you can substitute the name that
represents each letter or symbol. This
improves recognition.

NOTE:
• The system will only respond to the names shown in the graphic below.
• For instance, to select the letter “A,” you can touch the “A” on the screen, or say
“A,” or say “Alpha” or “Apple.”
To select the number “1,” touch the “1” on the screen, or say “one,” or say
“Number One.”
To select the symbol “- (hyphen),” touch the “-” on the screen, or say “Hyphen,”
or say “Symbol Hyphen.”
• When selecting letters using the voice control system, a confirmation box may pop
up to confirm the letter.

Alpha
Apple

Bravo
Boy

Charlie

Delta
Dog

Echo
Edward

Foxtrot
Frank

Golf
George

Hotel
Henry

India
Igloo

Juliet
John

Apostrophe

Kilo
King

Lima
Larry

Mike
Mary

November
Nancy

Oscar

Papa
Paul

Quebec
Queen

Romeo
Robert

Sierra
Sam

Tango
Tom

Ampersand

Uniform
Uncle

Victor

Whiskey
William

X-ray

Yankee
Yellow

Zulu
Zebra

Slash

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Voice Command Index
Symbol Assist Definitions

NOTE:
The term “grave” used for these keys (À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.”

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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List .....81
ADD TO Today’s
Destinations ...........................44, 47
Adding Destinations to the List ........44
Address ..............................22, 23, 82
Address Book .....................22, 45, 80
Address Book PIN ..........................84
Advanced .......................................34
Alaska (Operation) ........................124
Auto Daylight Saving Time .............97
Auto Service ...................................34
Auto Time Zone by GPS .................98
Avoid Streets ..................................67
B
Back to Current Route .....................68
Banking ..........................................34
Basic Settings .................................96
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®...........18
Breadcrumbs.......................19, 62, 94
Brightness ......................................77
By Address .....................................23
By Address Book ............................45
By Go Home...................................46
By Intersection................................27
By Map Input .................................38

By Places....................................... 32
By Previous Destinations ................ 42
By Today’s Destinations ................. 43
C
Calculator ...................................... 73
Calendar .................................. 17, 72
CALL...................................... 18, 47
CANCEL button ............................ 11
Cancel Current Route ..................... 68
Category ...................... 32, 33, 45, 83
CD Voice Commands ................... 143
Cellular Phonebook ........................ 71
Change Method.............................. 48
Change State ............................ 23, 28
Changing the DVD ....................... 109
Changing the Route ........................ 65
Changing the Routing Method ........ 48
Changing Your Destination............. 68
City ................................... 23, 28, 40
City Vicinity ............................ 33, 37
Climate Control Commands .......... 141
Clock Adjustment .......................... 97
Clock Screen ........................... 17, 79
Clock Settings .......................... 17, 79
Clock Type .............................. 17, 79
Color ............................................. 99
Community.................................... 34

Continental USA ............................ 41
Contrast ......................................... 79
Convert (Unit)................................ 74
Correct Vehicle Position ................. 95
Coverage Areas ............................ 110
Current Location ...................... 20, 63
Current Position ....................... 39, 82
Current Street................................... 6
Customer Assistance .................... 107
D
Database Limitations .................... 105
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Selection ..................................... 98
Delete Previous Destination ............ 85
Destination ........................ 22, 47, 68
Destination Icon ............................. 57
Destination Map ............................. 50
Detailed Coverage Areas .............. 110
Detour ........................................... 67
Direct Route .................................. 48
Direction List ................................. 54
Display .......................................... 78
Driving to Your Destination ............ 47
E
Easy Route .................................... 48

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Index
Edit Avoid Area ..............................91
Edit Waypoint Search Area ..............93
Edit/Delete Address ........................83
Editing Today’s Destinations List ....43
Emergency .....................................34
Entering a Destination .....................22
Entering Address.............................81
Entering Security Code ..................101
Entering the Street Number ..............27
Entering Your Schedule ...................72
Error Message...............................133
F
Find Place Commands ...................140
Frequently Asked Questions ..........126
G
Getting Started ................................10
Global Commands ........................138
Glossary .......................................135
Go Home ..................................22, 46
Go Home PIN .................................85
Going Off the Route ........................62
GPS Initialization ..........................102
Guidance Mode.........................55, 94
Guidance Prompts ...........................79
Guidance Screen .............................53

H
Hawaii (Operation)....................... 124
Home Address ............................... 84
Honda Automobile Customer
Service ..................................... 107
Hotel/Motel (Lodging) ................... 34
I
Icon Bar ........................................ 60
INFO button ............................ 10, 71
Information.................................... 71
Information Screen Voice
Commands ................................ 143
Intersection .............................. 22, 27
J
Joystick ......................................... 11
K
Key to Zagat Ratings ...................... 76
Keyboard Layout ........................... 96
L
Landmark Icons ............................. 58
Leisure .......................................... 34

Lodging (Hotel/Motel).................... 34
M
Map Color ..................................... 99
Map Coverage.............................. 110
Map Input ................................ 22, 38
Map Legend....................... 19, 52, 75
Map Matching.............................. 102
Map Orientation ............................. 57
Map Scale ...................................... 56
Map Screen .............................. 19, 52
MAP/GUIDE button................. 10, 53
Maximize Freeways ....................... 48
MENU button .......................... 10, 22
Menu Color ................................... 99
Message ........................................ 73
Microphone ................................... 12
Minimize Freeways ........................ 48
Minimize Toll Roads ...................... 48
N
Name ................................ 32, 37, 81
NAVI BACK button ....................... 12
NAVI TALK button ....................... 12
Navigation Display Commands ..... 139
Navigation General Commands ..... 138

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Index
O
Off-road Tracking .....................62, 94
One-Way Traffic Icon .....................58
On-Screen Commands ...................144
On-Screen Commands Assist .........144
On-Screen Keyboard .......................15
P
PC Card........................................109
Personal Information .......................80
Phone Number ....................32, 37, 82
PIN Number ...................................84
Place Name ..............................33, 37
Place Name by Keyword ...........33, 35
Places .................................22, 32, 82
Previous Destinations ..........22, 42, 82
R
Radio Voice Commands ................142
Read List ..................................35, 75
Rearview Camera ..........................100
Recalculation ..................................86
Reporting Errors ...........................107
Reroute ..........................................65
Rerouting .......................................86
Restaurant ................................34, 35

Routing & Guidance....................... 86
S
Save Current Location .................... 63
Schedule ........................................ 72
Screen ........................................... 11
Security Code .............................. 101
Selecting the City ..................... 23, 28
Selecting the State or
Province ............................... 23, 28
Selecting the Street................... 25, 30
Setup ....................................... 71, 77
Setup Screen (first) Commands ..... 143
Shopping ....................................... 34
Showing Icons on the Map ........ 58, 60
Sort by Distance to Travel ........ 33, 36
State .............................................. 40
Street....................................... 25, 30
System Controls ............................. 10
System Function Diagram ............... 21
System Information ........................ 96
System Initialization ..................... 101
System Limitations....................... 103
System Setup ................................. 77
System Start-up.............................. 16

T
Temperature Voice Commands ..... 142
Time Adjustment ........................... 98
Title .............................................. 73
Today’s Destinations ................ 22, 43
Today’s Destinations List ............... 43
Travel ............................................ 34
Troubleshooting ........................... 133
U
Unit Conversion ............................. 74
Units (mile or km) .......................... 96
Unverified Area Routing........... 87, 88
Unverified Streets ............................ 7
Update DVD ................................ 108
User Name ..................................... 85
Using the Voice Control System...... 13
V
Vehicle .......................................... 94
Verified Streets ................................ 7
View Routes .................................. 49
Voice Command Help .................... 74
Voice Command Index ................. 138
Voice Control Basics ...................... 12
Voice Recognition Feedback ........... 96

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Index
Voice Recognition, Improving .........13
Volume ..........................................77
Z
Zagat 2012 ...............................35, 38
ZOOM buttons................................11

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