HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2020 Navigation Manual (in English)
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Navigation Manual
2020 CIVIC 
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The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right, 
however, to discontinue or change specif ications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Accessories Precautions
The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard . Metall
ic front or side window tinting can seriously degrade or obstruct GPS reception.
Signal noise from devices such as radar detectors, vehicle trackin g
  devices, remote starters, and additional amplifiers can disrupt the navigation system. If you 
install any such item, install it away from the navigation display and antenna.
Important Safety Information
Avoid focusing on the screen or manually operating the system controls while driving.
Certain on-screen controls are disabled when driving, however most of t he voice c
ommands continue to function. Pull to the side of the road if you need to devote 
more attention and time to look at  the screen or access additional menus.
Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road cons tructi
 on, detours, and out-of-date map data.
The system itself may also have limitations. Verify route information by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always  use your own judgment a
 nd obey 
traffic laws.
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System Limitations P.  128
NOTICEThis vehicle’s navigation display, if so  equipped, includes mercury-containing com ponents. Upon removal, please reuse, recycle,  or dispose of as hazardous waste.
Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may use a mild cleaner intended for use on navigation screens.
3 WARNING
Using the navigation system while driving can take your 
attention away from the road, causing a crash in which you 
could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you 
to safely do so.
 00X31-TBA-8400          
                               2020 Civic Navigation Manual                 NM-10390 
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Contents
2System Setup  P. 15Start-up 16 Voice Control System 17Personal Information 18 Display Mode Settings 26
Map & Vehicle  28 Navigation 36 Traffic 44 Other Settings 45
Data Reset  51
2Navigation  P. 53Entering a Destination  54Calculating the Route  74Driving to Your Destination  77Map Operation  81
Changing Your Route 91 Changing Your Destination 94
2 Other Features  P. 107About Apps Menu  108ecoRouteTM 109 Information Functions 117
2Troubleshooting  P. 121Troubleshooting 122
2 Reference Information  P. 127System Limitations 128 Customer Assistance 130Legal Information  132
2Voice Commands  P. 135Voice Commands 136 List of Categories 138
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
System Setup P. 15
Navigation P. 53
Other Features P. 107
TroubleshootingP.  121
Reference Information P. 127
Voice Commands P. 135
Index P. 139 
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Overview—Functions at a Glance
NavigationYou can select any place/landmark as a destination by using the touchscreen. The navigation system gives you 
turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination.
Store home address (P18)
Register 
1 home address.
Track route  (P77)
Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.
Store contacts  (P19)
Store locations to use as the destination.
Enter destination  (P54)
Select your destination using several methods. 
Select route  (P75)
Set route preferences and select one of the available routes.
Avoid certain areas  (P39)
Set streets and areas to detour around.
Add waypoints  (P93)
Add “pit stops” along your route. Traffic Information
* (P86)
View and avoid congestion and traffic incidents.
*: Available only in certain areas. 
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Quick Reference GuideHOME Screen
The system displays various functions from the HOME screen. Press the   button at any time to return to the main HO ME screen.
Navigation Top Screen
Display the map screen and operate the navigati on features. From the HOME screen, press the   button and then press the  button. The 
navigation top screen is displayed.
 (Home)
Display the HOME screen.  (Map)
Display the map screen.
 (Back)
Go back to the previous screen.
VOL  (Volume)
Increase or decrease the audio volume.
Display the map menu.
Navigation
Display the navigation feature that 
was used the last time.
At start-up, th e navigation top 
screen is displayed.
 (Display Mode)
Switch between Da y and Night modes 
manually.
GPS signal strength  (P120)Display the satellites’ status.
Where To? (P54)Select search methods to enter a destination for 
route guidance.
Apps (P108)Display the useful functions incorporated into the 
navigation system.
View Map  (P6)Display the map screen.
Settings (P15)Change the settings for the navigation 
functions. 
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Quick Reference GuideTouchscreen Operation
You can operate the system using your finger on the touchscreen.
The touchscreen can be operated if you are wearing thin gloves, but it may be more diff
 icult for the system to respond.
Tap
Touch the screen lightly with your finger to select an option on the 
screen.
Swipe
Lightly sweep your finger side to si de or up and down to scroll a list 
or map.
You can change the touchscreen sensitivity setting. 2 Refer to the O
 wners Manual.
Slide
Move your finger slowly across the screen to scroll the map.
Pinch In/Out
Open or close your fingers on the screen in a pinching motion to 
zoom in or out of the map. 
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Quick Reference GuideHow to Enter Information
You can enter information (e.g., city names, street names, numbers, and symbols) when prompted on the input screen.
Using Voice Commands
When you see  in this manual, voice commands are available for 
that feature.
The system recognizes only certain commands.Available navigation 
vo
 ice commands  (P136)
 Press the   button, and say the letter,  nu
 mber, or symbol (e.g., 
say   “1”).
 If a voice command is not recognized, a list is displayed with 
possible options.
On list screens:
Say the number of the list item (e.g., say   “Three” to  select 
item 3).
 Say   “Ma
in menu” to return to the voice command menu 
screen.
 Say   “Back ”
 to return to the previous screen.
 Say   “Page U
p ” to scroll up one page.
 Say   “Page D
own ” to scroll down one page.
 Say   “Exit ” to
 end the voice command function.
Using the Touchscreen
Select a character or icon on the screen to select it.
Select   to remove the last entered character.
 Select   to remove all entered characters.
 Select   to display upper/lower case characters.
 Select   to enter a space character.
 Select   to display other types of characters.
 Select   to change the keypad language.
On input search screens, the suggested search terms are 
displayed. Select   to displa y a list of possible entries. 
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Quick Reference GuideMap Screen Legend
The color of the map is different depending on the selected Map Theme.
Map operation icons 
(P81)Map menu (P82)
Map scale 
(P81)
Current vehicle position Streets Landmark icons
Traffic incident icons Traffic flow indicator
Traffic is flowing 
normally.Traffic is slightly 
congested.
Traffic is heavily 
congested or stopped.
Searching specific category  (P73)
Traffic has not 
updated.
Map buttons (P33)
Feature areas 
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Quick Reference GuideDuring Route Guidance
During route guidance, route information is displayed on the map screen.
You can see the detailed information  on the turn information s
 creen.
Map Screen
Guidance Screen
Dashboards (P77)
Next guidance indicator 
(P77)
Distance to the next guidance point and street name of 
next guidance point.
Where To? (P54)
Waypoint
Calculated route
Speed limit Cancel route
Street name of next 
guidance point
Distance to next guidance point
Estimated time to 
next guidance point
Scrolls key
Select this key to scroll 
the display.
Day or Night Mode
Press the 
 button to manually 
switch between Day and Night modes.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
The next guidance point appears on 
the Driver Information Interface (DII).
Day ModeNight Mode
Remaining 
distance Street name of next 
guidance point
Next driving maneuver is 
approaching. 
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Quick Reference GuideNavigation—Home Addresses and Going Home
The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home.
You can store one home address.  (P18)
The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your system.
Storing Your Home Address
a Press the  button.
bSelect  .
cSelect   and then select  Set 
Home Location .
dSelect  Enter My Address .
eSelect  Search All .
fEnter a house number and then select 
Done .
gEnter a street and then select  Done.
hSelect a street from the list.
If the select city screen is displayed, 
select a c
 ity.
iSelect an address from the list.
jSelect  Select.
Going Home
aPress the  button.
bSelect  .
cSelect  Go Home.
Alternatively, you can say   
“Na
vigation ” and then   “Go 
Home ” fro m any screen.