Honda Ridgeline Owner Manual

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Navigation Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................4
Manual Overview............................4
System Overview ............................4
Accessories Precautions ..................5
Important Safety Information..........5
Map Overview.................................6
Current Street....................................6
Verified/Unverified Street.................. 6
User Agreement............................8
Getting Started ...........................10
System Controls ............................10
Voice Control Basics.....................12
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
Entering a Destination .............. 22
By Address ....................................23
Selecting the State or Province........23
Selecting the City.............................23
Selecting the Street ..........................25
Entering the Street Number.............27
By Intersection...............................27
Selecting the State or Province........28
Selecting the City.............................28
Selecting the Street ..........................30
By Places .......................................32
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
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 Address Book...........................45
Adding Addresses to the Personal
Address Book................................45
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
Showing Icons on the Map...............60
Icon Options ....................................60
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
Information Features ................ 71
Information Screen........................71
Setup..............................................71
Cellular Phonebook .......................71
Calendar.........................................72
Entering Your Schedule...................72
Calculator.......................................73
Unit Conversion...............................74
Voice Command Help...................74
Map Legend...................................75
Key to Zagat Ratings.....................76
System Setup.............................. 77
Setup Mode....................................77
Setup Screen (first)........................77
Brightness........................................77
Volume.............................................77
Display.............................................78
Guidance Prompts........................... 79
Contrast ...........................................79
Setup Screen (second) ...................80
Personal Information .....................80
Address Book...................................80
Home Address..................................84
PIN Number..................................... 84
User Name.......................................85
Previous Destinations......................85
Routing & Guidance......................86
Rerouting .........................................8 6
Unverified Area Routing..................87
Edit Avoid Area................................91
Edit Waypoint Search Area..............93
Guidance Mode................................94
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
Clock Adjustment..........................97
Auto Daylight Saving Time..............97
Auto Time Zone by GPS...................98
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Selection
(Change DST Schedule) ...............98
Time Adjustment ..............................98
Color..............................................99
Map Color........................................99
Menu Color......................................99
Rearview Camera.........................100
Rearview Camera Brightness
Adjustment..................................100
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System Initialization.................101
System Initialization....................101
Entering the Security Code..........101
GPS Initialization ........................102
Map Matching .............................102
System Limitations...................103
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
Shipping a Vehicle To or From
Hawaii........................................125
Frequently Asked Questions... 126
Troubleshooting....................... 133
Glossary.................................... 135
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 manual is divided into the following sections:
• 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.
• System Setup - How to Setup and tailor the system for your personal use and use the Address Book.
The back of this manual contains:
• Map Coverage (page 110)
• 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)

System Overview

Your navigation system is a highly sophisticated location system with voice control that uses satellites and a map database to show you where you are and to help guide you to a desired destination.
The navigation system receives signals from the global positioning system (GPS), a network of 24 satellites in orbit around the earth. By receiving signals from several of these satellites, the navigation system can determine the latitude, longitude, and elevation of your vehicle. In addition, a gyroscopic yaw sensor and a vehicle speed sensor in your vehicle keep track of the direction and speed of travel at all times.
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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

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.
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.

Important Safety Information

The navigation system can distract your attention from the road if you focus on the screen or operate the system’s controls while driving.
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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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.
WARNING
“Unverified” Road
“Verified” Road
Introduction
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.
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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 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.
Not on a digitized road” may
When displayed
Street color
Map quality
Routing differences
Cautions
Guidance voice
Time and distance “to go”
Verified streets (dark colored) Unverified streets (light colored)
These roads are found within metropolitan areas, and include interstate freeways and major roads connecting cities.
Shown on daytime map screen as black or red, such as interstate freeways.
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.
While driving to your destination, the displayed route line is solid blue. The system provides voice and map guidance to your destination.
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.
Voice guidance issues instructions such as “In a half­mile, make a right turn.”
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.
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These roads are found in rural areas, and typically include residential streets away from the center of a town.
Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown.
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.
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.
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.
The phrase “if possible” is added to each guidance instruction. For example: “In a half-mile, make a right turn, if possible.”
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.
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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.
• The DVD may not be copied, duplicated, or otherwise modified, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of the Licensors.
• The DVD may not be transferred or sublicensed to any third party for profit, rent or loan, or licensed for reuse in any manner.
• The DVD may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise disassembled, in whole or in part.
• 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 Licensors do not guarantee to the customer that the functions included in the DVD meet the specific objectives of the user.
• 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 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 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

Joystick/ENT button
MAP/GUIDE button CANCEL button
Screen
MENU button INFO button
AUDIO button
OPEN/CLOSE button
ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT)buttons

System Controls

MENU button
Displays the Enter destination by screen. When en route, displays the Change route by screen See page 22.
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 Press to display the audio screen. For information on audio system features, see the Audio section of your Owner’s Manual.
MAP/GUIDE button Displays the map. When en route, switches between the map and guidance screens. See page 19 or 52.
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CANCEL button Cancels the current screen and returns to the previous screen display.
NOTE:
The NAVI BACK button on the steering wheel performs the same basic function.
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.
OPEN/CLOSE button Tilts the screen down to access the CD changer.
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.
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.
NOTE:
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse), the rear view behind the vehicle is shown on the navigation system screen.
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HFL TALK button
NAVI BACK button
NAVI TALK button
HFL BACK button
Microphone (on the ceiling)

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

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:
• To select the letter “A”: Say, “A”; Alpha”; or “Apple.”
• To select the letter “M”: Say, “M”; Mike”; or “Mary.”
The names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard symbols, see page 144.
Alpha Apple
Kilo
King
Uniform
Uncle
Bravo
Boy
Lima Larry
Victor
Charlie
Mike Mary
Whiskey
William
Delta
Dog
November
Nancy
X-ray
Echo
Edward
Oscar
Yankee
Yellow
Foxtrot
Frank
Papa
Paul
Zulu
Zebra
Golf
George
Quebec
Queen
Hotel
Henry
Romeo Robert
India
Igloo
Sierra
Sam
Slash
Juliet John
Tango
Tom
Apostrophe
Ampersand
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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.
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.
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.
You can choose to have your keyboard displayed in alphabetized format as shown below:
Or in a regular keyboard (QWERTY) format as shown below:
See Keyboard Layout in the Setup screen (second) on page 96.

System Start-up

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:
NOTE:
The OK button does not appear immediately. It appears after the software is loaded.
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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 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.
To return to the Disclaimer screen, press the MENU or MAP/GUIDE button.
If you have entered any Calendar reminders, they are displayed after you select OK.
The Calendar reminder screen remains displayed until you select OK or Remind Later, or press the CANCEL button.
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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.
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.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink
If you have a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone that is paired, then CALL on the Calculate route to screen is enabled.
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

Map Orientation
(see page 57)
GPS Signal Strength
: Best Reception : Good Reception
Missing: Poor/No Reception
Current Map Scale
(see page 56)
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)
“North Up”
NOTE:
See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.
“Heading Up”
Breadcrumbs
(see Off-road Tracking on page 62)
Streets
(see Map Overview on page 6)
Interstates or Freeways Verified Streets Unverified Streets
Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 58)
Map Features
NOTE:
If you move the joystick over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.
: Park : Hospital : Shopping Mall : Golf Course
: W ater Area : Cemetery : University : Indian Reservation
: Airport/Stadium/Business
One-Way Traffic Icon (1/20 mile scale only) (see page 58)
No Entry Icon
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Honda Dealer Hospital Grocery Store Gas Station Hotel/Lodging Parking Garage Freeway Exit Information
Acura Dealer School Restaurant ATM Parking Lot Post Office
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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.

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:
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 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.
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Getting Started

System Function Diagram

This diagram shows the navigation system features, starting at the center and working outward in layers. The navigation program starts at “Key ON,” and then displays the 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 you do not select OK.
The items above the map screen show various methods to begin driving to your destination (orange). You are provided with map/voice guidance, routing cautions, and a direction list. While driving to your destination, use the voice control system as much as possible to interact with the navigation, audio, and climate control systems (green).
VOICE:
"HELP"
(ALL)
(pg. 138)
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AUDIO (pg. 142 - 143)
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CLIMATE CONTROL
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NUMERIC RATING
(pg. 76)
COST (pg. 76)
ENTER (pg. 72)
LIST (pg. 72)
MATH (pg. 73)
CONVERT (pg. 74)
LIST (pg. 75)
IMPORT, SEARCH,
DELETE (pg. 71)
VOICE:
"MENU" (to
change route)
(pg. 65)
VOICE:
SCREEN"
"INFORMATION
INFORMATION SCREEN
(pg.
141 - 142
NAVI AUDIO
CLIMATE (pg. 74)
(pg. 71)
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CALCULATOR
MAP LEGEND
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BRIGHTNESS (pg. 77)
VOLUME (pg. 77)
"WHAT TIME
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MENU COLOR (pg. 99)
VERSION (pg. 96)
GUIDE. PROMPTS
CONTRAST (pg. 79)
(pg. 79)
VOICE:
VOICE:
(pg. 142 - 143)
AUDIO
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"ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT"
"HIDE/DISPLAY ICONS"
PERSONAL
ROUTING
GUIDANCE
CLOCK
MAP COLOR (pg. 99)
(pg.141 - 142)
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VOICE:
(pg. 56, 139)
VOICE:
(pg. 59, 139)
BASIC
UNITS MI/KM (pg. 96)
UNVERIFIED (pg. 87)
AVOID AREAS (pg. 91)
TIME ZONE (pg. 98)
ADJ. TIME (pg. 98)
DAYLIGHT SAV. (pg. 98)
OFF-ROAD TRACKING
CORRECT VEHICLE
(pg. 62, 94)
POSITION (pg. 95)
VOICE:
CLIMATE
FAN, TEMP
ADD BOOK (pg. 80)
PINs (pg. 84)
Navigation System 21

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.
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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Entering a Destination

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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Say the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, or words that represent the letters, one at a time.
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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:
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.
To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-
10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US-
18). 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, based on your entered city and street number.
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.
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Entering a Destination
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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Entering a Destination
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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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