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Table of Contents Introduction ..................................4 Entering a Destination .............. 21 By Address Book...........................40 Manual Overview ............................4 System Overview ............................4 Accessories Precautions ..................5 Important Safety Information ..........5 Map Overview .................................6 By Address ....................................22 Adding Addresses to the Personal Address Book................................
Table of Contents Icon Options .................................... 55 Going Off the Route ......................57 Off-road Tracking..........................57 Viewing/Saving the Current Location......................................58 Pop-ups and Disclaimers ...............59 Changing the Route .......................60 Change Route By Screen ................. 60 Waypoints ........................................ 60 Reroute: Avoid Streets ..................... 62 Reroute: Detour.........................
Table of Contents Honda Automobile Customer Service ......................................100 Visiting Your Dealer ...................101 Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD .........................................101 Changing the DVD ......................102 PC Card .......................................102 Coverage Areas.........................103 Map Coverage .............................103 U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas....... 103 Canada Detailed Coverage Areas ........................................
Introduction Manual Overview System 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. 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. • Entering a Destination - How to enter an address or locate a point of interest (POI).
Introduction Accessories Precautions Important Safety Information If you have front 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.
Introduction 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 96). Therefore, you must verify the audio and visual route information provided by the system by carefully observing the roadway, signs and signals, etc.
Introduction 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.
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.
User Agreement • The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the original purchaser. • The use of oil company logos in the display are for your information and convenience, and in no way implies any sponsorship, approval or endorsement of these companies, or their products. The logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
Getting Started System Controls MENU button Displays the Enter destination by screen. When on a route, displays the Change route by screen. MENU button INFO button INFO button Displays the screen for selecting Set up, Voice Command Help, Map Legend, Calendar, Calculator, and Key to Zagat Ratings. Set up is used to change and update information in the system. See page 65. AUDIO button AUDIO button Press to display the audio screen.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started 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 system and the 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 light on the ceiling. Microphone (on the ceiling) NAVI TALK button This button activates the voice control system.
Getting Started 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 “back-up” method of entry. Most of the system’s functions can be controlled by voice commands activated with the NAVI TALK button. To control your navigation system by voice: • Press and release the NAVI TALK button. • Wait for the beep. • Give a voice command.
Getting Started • 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 more than one person is speaking at the same time, the system may misinterpret your command. • If you are still having trouble with the voice control system, refer to Voice Command Help on the Information screen.
Getting Started Using the On-screen Keyboard The names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard symbols, see page 129. 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.
Getting Started 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: 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.
Getting Started 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. If you do not press the joystick or touch OK, the screen will go dark after 30 seconds. To return to the Disclaimer screen, press any navigation or voice control button.
Getting Started Map Screen Legend Landmark Icon (see page 53) Map Orientation (see page 52) “North Up” “Breadcrumbs” (see Off-road Tracking on page 57) “Heading Up” 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 Green: Best Reception White: Good Reception None: No Reception Streets (see Map Overview on page 6) Red: Interstates or Freeways Black: Verified Stree
Getting Started 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, the CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button.
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Entering a Destination When you press the MENU button, the display changes to: Address (see page 22) This selection requires you to enter the city (and possibly the state), and the address that you want to go to. Intersection (see page 26) 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.
Entering a Destination By Address After you select Address from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to: NOTE: If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first. 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.
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, 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 such as “E as in Edward?” You should answer “Yes.
Entering a Destination 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. 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.
Entering a 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. 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.
Entering a Destination 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. 26 Navigation System NOTE: • If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.
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, 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 such as “E as in Edward?” You should answer “Yes.
Entering a Destination 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. 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.
Entering a Destination 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 35). 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.
Entering a Destination • The second best method is to select Category, then Restaurant, and enter the keyword “Bucks.” The list will include all restaurants that have the letters “bucks” anywhere in the name. • 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. NOTE: • Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered.
Entering a Destination Restaurant This category is broken down into types of food, giving you a selection by each type: All Types, American, French, Japanese, etc. By voice, select the “Z” 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. 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 69).
Entering a Destination Advanced If you do not find the category or subcategory you need in the other options, you can find the categories with a keyword. When you select this option, the display changes to the Enter keyword for category screen. Enter the keyword using the on-screen keyboard. Place Name by Keyword If you do not know the exact name of the destination, you can find the place with a keyword.
Entering a Destination 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. 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 Enter city name screen. Enter the name of the city using the on-screen keyboard.
Entering a Destination 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.
Entering a Destination By Map Input After you select Map Input from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to: 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: The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick.
Entering a 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. Showing the Map of State With the State selection, the display changes to the Enter state name screen. Move the cross hairs to the desired destination, then push in on the joystick.
Entering a Destination Showing the Map of Continental USA With the Continental USA selection, the display changes to: The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick. NOTE: The address of the road segment will be displayed on the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 mile (80, 200, 400, or 800 meter) scale map. If this is the desired address, push in on the joystick again.
Entering a Destination NOTE: • If Previous Destinations is grayed out, there is no Previous Destination entered. • When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destination list entries are stored to this list, beginning with the date (e.g., item 1 shown above). • Because both the Home and personal Address Book list can be protected by a PIN, they do not show up in the previous destination list.
Entering a Destination Editing Today’s Destination List If you change your plans, you can modify the Today’s Destination list order by distance, or by order of entry. Say or select Input 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 Select a destination to delete screen.
Entering a Destination NOTE: When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destination list entries are stored to the Previous Destination 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 re-select the entire Today’s Destinations content at a later date. By Address Book This selection allows you to choose a personal address entry for a destination.
Entering a Destination 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 Set up (see page 74). • Adding them in the Address Book directly from the Calculate route to screen (see page 42). NOTE: • Destinations chosen from the Address Book do not show up in Previous Destinations. • Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid.
Driving to Your Destination Driving to Your Destination Calculate Route to Screen A route typically has three phases. • Initial route calculation (Calculate route to screen) (see page 42) ADD TO Address Book Allows you to add the destination to your Address Book. See By Address Book on page 40. • Change the route while en route (see page 60). • Resume the route when restarting the engine (see Continue Trip Screen on page 64).
Driving to Your Destination Changing the Routing Method The system lets you select the way you want to drive to your destination. Select the desired method using the CHANGE METHOD scroll bar back ( ) or forward ( ) buttons. The following methods are available to change after you have set a destination: While on a map screen, press the MENU button. The Change route by screen will be displayed.
Driving to Your Destination Viewing the Routes Touching View Routes 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: You can change the method for calculating the route by using the voice control system and saying “Next” or “Previous” or by touching Next or Prev. The system will display another calculated route.
Driving to Your Destination 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. Viewing the Destination Map Touching View Dest. Map displays a map of the destination vicinity. Press the CANCEL or NAVI BACK button to return.
Driving to Your Destination 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 Set up on page 73. “Vector line” (unverified routing off) With the factory default (Max), typically you will hear three prompts: • The first is about 1/2 mile from the maneuver. • The second is about 1/4 mile from the maneuver.
Driving to Your Destination Map Screen Legend Distance to Destination (see page 49) Direction of Destination (When on route) (see page 49) Map Orientation (see page 52) Time to Destination (see page 49) Waypoint (When on route) (see page 60) Map Features Dark Green: Park Brown: Shopping Mall Green: Golf Course Blue: Body of Water Matte Blue: University NOTE: If you move the joystick over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.
Driving to Your Destination 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.
Driving to Your Destination 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 33).
Driving to Your Destination 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 (“i” 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.
Driving to Your Destination Map Scale Use the ZOOM buttons or a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 124) 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 Map Scale (English and Metric) For selecting units, see page 90.
Driving to Your Destination 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.
Driving to Your Destination Destination Icon Landmark Icons 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.) 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).
Driving to Your Destination For some icons you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Honda Dealers, 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.
Driving to Your Destination Showing Icons on the Map Touching the ICON button on the map screen displays the following screen: 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 53 for a list of these icons). In the screen above, both gas station and restaurants are selected. Touch the icons to select (goes blue) or remove them (symbol is gray).
Driving to Your Destination For instance, let’s assume that your hospital is not displayed on the map, and you want to make sure that your settings are correct. You would do the following: • First you would ensure that the “OTHER ICON” button on the Icon bar is blue (See Icon Bar above). In the example above, 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.
Driving to Your Destination Going Off the Route Off-road Tracking 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 temporary goes off route, like in a parking garage where the GPS signal is unavailable.
Driving to Your Destination 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.
Driving to Your Destination 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 situation: • Your route takes you into an area that you previously set as an “Avoid Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on page 85). • Your route passes near an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 81).
Driving to Your Destination Changing the Route While on route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different destination, or cancel your current destination. To change your present route, you can do any of the following: Choose a different destination (other methods): • Saying, “Find nearest...” to find a POI (page 63). • Saying, “Go home” (page 63). • Using the joystick to select a different POI or address on the map (page 63).
Driving to Your Destination 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. 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.
Driving to Your Destination 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.
Driving to Your Destination 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 125.
Driving to Your Destination With the desired address displayed, push in on the joystick. The Calculate route to screen is displayed. Say or select OK. Say or select either Set as New Destination or Set as Waypoint on the pop-up screen. 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 on route to a destination, some voice controls will not function.
Information Features Information Screen Set Up Voice Command Help When you say “Information” or press the INFO button, the display changes to: When you select Set up, you will see the following screen: When you say or select Voice Command Help, you will see the following 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 Start-up on page 16.
Information Features 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 out. Press Stop to stop the reading. When you make a selection, 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.
Information Features You can scroll through the calendar day by day by pushing 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: 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.
Information Features Done Once you have finished entering the schedule, say or select Done. The Calendar screen is re-displayed and a message icon appears. NOTE: • You can only enter one message per day. • A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the schedule. • To re-activate 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 vehicle.
Information Features 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 (like pounds) that you wish to convert to some other unit. So, in the example below, 100 lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05 ton (US), etc.
Information Features Use the joystick or touch the scroll bar to scroll through the Key to Zagat Ratings screens.
System Set-up Set up Mode Set up Screen (first) The Set up function consists of two different screens that allow you to change and update information in the system. To display the Set up screens, use the voice control system and say “Set up,” or press the INFO button and select Set up. To change it to another Set up screen, say or select More in the upper right corner of the screen.
System Set-up Display There are two screen display modes: Day Mode 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 driver’s 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.
System Set-up 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 Max, 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.
System Set-up Personal Information From the Set up screen (second), say or select Personal Information and the following screen appears: 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 78).
System Set-up Entering an Address Book After you select User 1 or User 2, your Address Book list appears: 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.
System Set-up 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 29). 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.
System Set-up NOTE: You may have up to 100 categories. These are shared between User 1 and User 2. 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. 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.
System Set-up 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.
System Set-up 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: 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. NOTE: The factory default is no PIN.
System Set-up Routing & Guidance From the Set up 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. 80 Navigation System If Rerouting is set to Manual, you will hear a tone when the “Off route” message is displayed.
System Set-up Unverified Area Routing Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when on 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.
System Set-up Unverified Area Routing When driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not using “unverified” roads. You make this choice in Set up 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. Unverified Area Routing “Off” Unverified Area Routing “On” With Unverified Area Routing Off, the system tries to use verified roads whenever possible.
System Set-up With Unverified Area Routing Off, the driver chose to take a shortcut, and avoid the long route. 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.
System Set-up 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.
System Set-up 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.
System Set-up 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 an orange border. Push in on the joystick to set the end point of the avoided area. To “re-draw” the area, touch Cancel and repeat the area selection process.
System Set-up Edit Waypoint Search Area When driving on 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 60.
System Set-up Guidance Mode Allows you to select the guidance display mode: Single Screen or Split Screen. To get to Guidance Mode from the Set up 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 55.
System Set-up 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. NOTE: Using this function to adjust vehicle position is not recommended.
System Set-up System Information Basic Settings From the Set up screen (second), say or select System Information and the following screen appears: From the Set up screen (second), say or select Basic Settings and the following screen appears: 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. Voice Allows you to select the guidance voice: Female or Male.
System Set-up Clock Adjustment From the Set up screen (second), say or select Clock Adjustment and the following screen appears: This screen allows you to set or adjust the following: • Auto Daylight Savings Time (Default = ON) • Auto Time Zone by GPS (Default = ON) • DST (Daylight Savings Time) Selection (Change DST schedule) • Time Adjustment (Adjust your clock) Auto Daylight Saving Time Sets automatic daylight saving time On or Off.
System Set-up 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.
System Set-up Color From the Set up 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 mode. 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.
System Initialization System Initialization Entering the Security Code If for any reason, you lose power to the navigation system (like 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.
System Initialization 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: If the navigation system finds the satellites properly, this box clears, and changes to the Disclaimer screen. If within ten minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your position, the following screen appears: Navigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS signal.
System Limitations 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.
System Limitations 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.
Database Limitations 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.
Database Limitations • 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 © 2003, All Rights Reserved. • EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. 2003. All Rights Reserved. • ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright © [2003] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights reserved.
Customer Assistance 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 Services. • 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).
Customer Assistance 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.
Customer Assistance 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. Remove the DVD while the ignition switch is in the Accessory (I) position or in the ON (II) position. 2. Locate the control unit. It is under the front of the driver’s seat. 3. Push the OPEN button. An error message will display on the screen. This is normal.
Coverage Areas Map Coverage U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas The system provides map coverage for the following 48 US states, and southern Canada. The US 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.
Coverage Areas Vero Beach Georgia Athens Atlanta Metro Columbus Augusta/Aiken Metro Macon Savannah Hawaii (all cities for the following islands) The State of Hawaii Hawaii Kauai Lanai Maui Molokai Idaho Boise Sun Valley Ski Resorts Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Illinois Bloomington-Normal Champaign Charleston Davenport-Rock Island-Moline Chicago Metro (to Wisconsin border) - including Lake County, IN and Dekalb County, IL East St.
Coverage Areas and Harbor Springs Saginaw-Midland Southeast Michigan Minnesota Minneapolis/St.
Coverage Areas Eugene Medford Portland/Salem Metro Pennsylvania Allentown Erie Gettysburg Harrisburg Lancaster Philadelphia Metro Pittsburgh Metro - including Washington County Reading State College/University Park Southern Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Williamsport York Rhode Island The State of Rhode Island Newport Providence Metro South Carolina Augusta-Aiken Beaufort Charleston Charlotte Columbia Greenville/Spartanburg - including additional cities in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties 106 Navigat
Coverage Areas including Island County Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Tri-Cities Whatcom Point Roberts (community) Yakima West Virginia Charleston Harper’s Ferry Metro Wisconsin Appleton Beloit Green Bay Janesville Kenosha County 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 colored city names are not included in the USA South DVD.
Coverage Areas 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 Squamish-Lillooet Whistler Kamloops MANITOBA East St Paul Headingley West St Paul 108 Navigation System Winnipeg NOVA SCOTIA Halifax (partial) ONTARIO Barrie Kingston London Ottawa-Gatineau Stratford Dufferin Orangeville Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog U
Coverage Areas Midland New Tecumseth Orillia Oro-Medonte Penetanguishene Ramara Severn Springwater Tay Tiny Wasaga Beach Toronto Toronto Waterloo Cambridge Kitchener North Dumfries Waterloo Wellington Guelph Puslinch York Aurora Ease Gwillimbury Georgina King Markham Newmarket Richmond Hill Vaughan Whitchurch-Stouffville Windsor Essex Lasalle Tecumseh Windsor Inter-Town (partial) Coverage Counties/Districts/Regional Municipalities Brant Bruce Chatham-Kent Dufferin Elgin Essex Frontenac Gray Haldimand-Norfo
Coverage Areas L’assomption Charlemagne Le Gardeur Repentigny La Rivi ere-du-Nord Prevost St-Colomban St-Hippolyte St-Jèrôme Ste-Sophie La Vallee-du-Richelieu Beloeil Caringnan Chambly Longueuil McMasterville Mont-St-Hilaire Otterburn Park St-Basile-le-Grand St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil LaJemmerais Longueuil Ste-Julie Laval Laval Les Laurentides Amherst Arundel Barkmere 110 Navigation System Brèbeuf Huberdeau La Conception La Minerve Labelle Lac-Supèrieur Lantier Mont-Tremblant Montcalm St-Faustin-Lac--Carrè Ste-
Coverage Areas 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 Points of interest 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.
Frequently Asked Questions 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.
Frequently Asked Questions 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.
Frequently Asked Questions Guidance, Routing Problem Solution The navi 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 43. 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 101 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
Frequently Asked Questions 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 page 57 and 88. 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 88.
Frequently Asked Questions Ordering a Navi 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 101. 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 102. I got a Navi DVD from a “friend,” but it does not work.
Frequently Asked Questions Display, Accessories Problem Solution The display appears dim when starting the car in real cold weather. Is there a problem? No, this is normal, and 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.
Frequently Asked Questions Problem Solution My state does not observe daylight savings time. How do I turn off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page 91. Daylight savings 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 91.
Troubleshooting 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. Display temp is too high. System will shut down until display cools down. DVD disc reading error (unformatted). Please consult your dealer. Route has not been completed. Please try again from a different location. No alternate route found. Original route will be followed.
Glossary 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 Set up screen (second). Database - This consists of the map data, and the POI (Points Of Interest) data stored on the DVD.
Glossary 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 onroute to a destination, this window displays information about the next maneuver. Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation system.
Glossary 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 on route (e.g.
Voice Command Index Global Commands The system accepts these commands on any screen.
Voice Command Index Navigation Display Commands The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Voice Command Index Find Place Commands The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Voice Command Index continental restaurant fast food French restaurant German restaurant Greek restaurant Indian restaurant Italian restaurant Japanese restaurant Korean restaurant Mexican restaurant seafood restaurant Thai restaurant vegetarian restaurant Vietnamese restaurant Zagat restaurant other restaurant 126 Navigation System Climate Control Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.
Voice Command Index Temperature Voice Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens. Temperature # degrees (#: 58-86 degrees F) Temperature up Temperature down Temperature max hot Temperature max cold Temperature balance Temperature duel mode on Temperature duel mode off Temperature duel mode* Driver temperature # degrees (#: 5886 degrees F) Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 58-86 degrees F) * Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.
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 play next disc CD play previous disc CD disc repeat CD disc scan CD skip forward CD skip back CD track random* CD track repeat* CD track scan* CD normal play * Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.
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.
Voice Command Index Symbol Assist Definitions NOTE: The term “grave” used for these keys (À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.
Index A Accessing the Address Book List .....74 ADD TO Today’s Destinations ...........................39, 42 Adding Destinations to the List ........39 Address ..............................21, 22, 75 Address Book .....................21, 40, 74 Address Book PIN ..........................78 Advanced .......................................32 Auto Daylight Saving Time .............91 Auto Service ...................................30 Auto Time Zone by GPS .................92 Avoid Streets ...................
Index Entering Security Code ....................94 Entering the Street Number ..............25 Entering Your Schedule ...................67 Error Message...............................119 F Find Place Commands ...................125 Frequently Asked Questions ..........112 G Getting Started ................................10 Global Commands ........................123 Glossary .......................................120 Go Home ..................................21, 41 Go Home PIN ...........................
Index P PC Card........................................102 Personal Information .......................74 Phone Number ....................29, 34, 76 PIN Number ...................................78 Place Name ..............................32, 33 Place Name by Keyword .................32 Places .................................21, 29, 76 Previous Destinations ..........21, 37, 76 R Radio Voice Commands ................127 Read List ..................................31, 66 Recalculation .....................
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