HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2010 Navigation Manual (in English)
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Display Mode button 
Switches the display between Day 
mode, Night mode, and OFF. See 
page99.
AUDIO  button
Press to display the audio  screen.
For more information on audio system 
features, see the Audio section of your 
Owner’s Manual.
Other buttons
See your Owner’s Manual. Interface Dial/ENTER
 button
The  Interface Dial  moves left, right, 
up, and down. Use the  Interface Dial 
to look around a displayed map. Moving 
the  Interface Dial  up or down can also 
be used to scroll up or down a page in a 
list. You can also rotate the  Interface 
Dial knob  to move the highlighting 
around the display or to scroll through a 
list. After making a selection in a menu 
or list, push in on the  Interface Dial 
(ENTER  button) to enter the selection 
into the system. In almost all cases
, you can enter a 
selection into the system by pushing in 
on the  Interface Dial .
When you are displaying a map, rotating 
the  Interface Dial knob  allows you to 
change the scale. Rotating it clockwise 
reduces the scale, showing less area 
with greater detail. Rotating it 
counterclockwise increases the scale, 
showing more area with less detail.
Selector ENTER
Knob
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Screen
All selections and instructions are 
displayed on the screen. The Display is 
not a “touch screen” - you enter 
information into the  system either by 
voice or by using the  Interface Dial.
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:
If your vehicle is equipped with a 
rearview camera option (sedan models 
only), whenever you shift to R (Reverse), 
the rear view behind the vehicle is 
shown on the navigation system screen. Lower Display
Shows a summary of the audio and 
climate control information, as well as 
the time. This summary is helpful as a 
confirmation when adjusting audio or 
climate by voice. 
The audio summary consists of the radio 
band, frequency, and volume. For XM 
radio, a brief description of the station 
and current music is displayed.
The climate status consists of the 
driver’s and passenger’s temperature, 
fan speed, ON/OFF (A/C), and vent 
setting. The time is automatically set by 
the navigation system. Settings can be 
adjusted in SETUP (see 
Time 
Adjustment  on page96).
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Voice Control Basics
Your vehicle has a voice control system 
that allows hands-free operation of most 
of the navigation system functions. You 
can also control the audio and climate 
control system. The voice control 
system uses the  NAVI TALK and NAVI 
BACK buttons on the steering wheel 
and a microphone near the map lights on 
the ceiling.
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 page139 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.
NAVI TALK
button
NAVI BACK
button HFL TALK 
button
HFL BACK
button
Navi/HFL
Microphone (On the ceiling)
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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 Interface Dial 
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 (the   icon is  displayed on the top left of the 
screen).
• 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 Interface Dial to...” or “Please 
choose an area with the Interface Dial,” 
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 vo ice command that 
you are using. See Voice Command 
Index  on page 139.
• It is best if the windows and sunroof  are closed. If you drive with the 
windows or sunroof open, speak a 
little louder to overcome the wind 
noises.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents  so air does not blow against the 
microphone on the ceiling.
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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 
while the   icon is displayed on the 
top left of the screen.
• 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 sy stem, refer to Voice 
Command Help  on the 
Information  screen or say “Help” 
while the   icon is displayed on the 
top left of the screen.
NOTE:
The voice control system can be used 
only in the driver’s seat because the 
microphone unit removes noises from 
the front passenger’s side.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.
• Move the highlighting to the desired  item with the  Interface Dial  or its 
knob , then push in on the  Interface 
Dial .
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:
• Rotate the  Interface Dial knob  to 
scroll one item at a time.
• Use the voice control system to scroll  page by page. For example, to scroll 
up, say “Up” or “Previous.” To scroll 
down, say “Next” or “Down.”
• Move the  Interface Dial  up or down 
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.
• Rotate the Interface Dial knob  to 
move the highlighting to the item, 
then push in on the  Interface Dial.
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Entering Information
When the system needs input from you, 
the display changes to a screen similar 
to the one at the right. You can then use 
the displayed letters, numbers, or 
symbols to enter information. You can 
enter your keyboard input in either of 
the following ways:
• Say the desired letter, number, or symbol on the screen if you are 
entering a City or Street name.
• Move the highlighting to the desired  letter, number, or symbol by rotating 
the  Interface Dial knob , then push 
in on the  Interface Dial .
Each entered letter will appear at the top 
of the display. Move the  Interface Dial 
right to enter a space between words. If 
necessary, move it to the left to delete 
an entry.
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 find
s only one entry that matches,  it completes the name entry for 
you. If the system finds more than one entry that matches your input, a list of these 
matches is displayed.
Tip:
When entering a name of a city, street, or  place, or if you are unsure of the spelling 
of the name, enter the letters that you are sure of, then move the  Interface Dial up 
to select  LIST. The system will display a list of  names that most closely match your 
input.
NOTE:
The voice command names that  can be used for each letter are shown below. For 
additional keyboard symbols, see page 146.
Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...”
A Alpha/Apple
HHotel/Henry OOscar VVictor
B Bravo/Boy IIndia/Igloo PPapa/Paul WWhiskey/William
C Charlie JJuliet/John QQuebec/Queen XX-ray
D Delta/Dog KKilo/King RRomeo/Robert YYankee/Yellow
E Echo/Edward LLima/Larry SSierra/Sam ZZulu/Zebra
F Foxtrot/Frank MMike/Mary TTango/Tom Enter
G Golf/George NNovember/Nancy UUniform/Uncle
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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. Read this disclaimer carefully so you 
understand it before continuing. Push in 
on the Interface Dial
 to select OK, and 
the  map  screen will appear on the 
display. The “OK” cannot be activated 
by voice.
If you do not push in on the  Interface 
Dial , the screen will go dark after 30 
seconds. To return to the  Disclaimer 
screen, press any navigation or voice 
control button.
NOTE:
If you do not select  OK, and then enter 
the  SETUP or  Information  screen, 
some items are not available and will 
show up as darkened buttons (grayed 
out). See System Function Diagram  on 
page 21.
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  by rotating the 
Interface Dial knob  and pushing in 
on the  Interface Dial , or press the 
CANCEL  button.
If you select  OK and push in on the 
Interface Dial , the reminder will not 
show up again. If you wish to have the 
reminder show up agai n later in the day, 
select  Remind Later  and push in on 
the Interface Dial .
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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
Acura Dealer
School
Restaurant
AT M
Parking Lot
Post OfficeHonda Dealer
Hospital
Grocery Store
Gas Station
Hotel/Lodging
Parking Garage
Freeway Exit Information
Vehicle Position
(see page63)
(Use voice command 
“Display the current location,” or 
use the Interface Dial to show 
current location.) Landmark Icon - Generic
 (see page58)
Current Map Scale
(see page 56) Map Features
NOTE:
If you move the Interface Dial over an 
area (map features shown above), the 
name is displayed on the screen.
: Par k
: Hospital
: Shopping Mall
: Golf Course
: Water Area
: Cemetery
: University
: Indian Reservation
: Airport/Stadium/Business
Streets
(see
 Map Overview  on page6)
Current Street
(see page 6)
NOTE:
See  Map Legend  on the Information  screen for further explanation.
Breadcrumbs
(see Off-road Tracking on page 62)
GPS Signal Strength : Best Reception
: Good Reception
Missing: Poor/No Reception
“North Up”
“Heading Up”
Map Orientation
(see page 57)
Map Menu
(see page52)
(Push in on the  Interface Dial to view.)
Map Scale Adjustment
(Mile or km per half-inch appears only when you 
zoom in or out by rotating the 
Interface Dial knob.) One-Way Traffic Icon
 (1/20 mile scale only) 
(see page 58)
Interstates or Freeways
Verified Streets
Unverified Streets
No Entry Icon
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Map Screen Description
Zoom In/Out
Rotate the Interface Dial knob  to 
change the map scale. 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 map areas, move the 
Interface Dial  left, right, up, or down. 
The map will shift in that direction. To 
return the map to you r current location, 
press either the MAP/GUIDE , 
CANCEL , or NAVI BACK  button on 
the steering wheel.
Displaying Current Location
You can see the current address, 
latitude, longitude, and elevation at any 
time by doing one of the following:
• Use the voice control system and say  “Display current location.”
• Push in on the  Interface Dial, select 
Show Icon on Map , push in on the 
Interface Dial  again, and then move 
the Interface Dial  left to select the 
CURRENT LOCATION .
The  Current location  screen will 
appear on the display. NOTE:
The elevation will not appear when the 
system is temporarily lacking proper 
GPS information. Th
e system elevation 
may not agree with elevations shown on 
roadside elevation signs, and may 
fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.
You can save the current location in 
your Address Book by doing one of the 
following:
• Use the voice control system and say  “Save current position.”
• Push in on the  Interface Dial. The 
system will prompt  you to save the 
address for User 1 or User 2. Select 
Save , and then push in on the 
Interface Dial  again.
Select  Return  to return to the previous 
screen.
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