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Navigation System3
Table of Contents
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
Operation in Hawaii and Alaska ... 110
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas.......
110
Canada Detailed Coverage Areas ..........................................
115
Frequently Asked Questions....121
Troubleshooting ........................
128 Glossary .................................... 129
Glossary .......................................
129
Voice Command Index ............132
Global Commands ....................... 132
Navigation General Commands...
132
Navigation Display Commands ...
133
Find Place Commands .................
134
Climate Control Commands ........
135
Temperature Voice Commands ...
136
Radio Voice Commands ..............
136
CD Voice Commands ..................
137
DVD Voice Commands ...............
137
AUX Voice Commands ...............
138
Rear Radio Voice Commands .....
138
Rear CD Voice Commands .........
139
Rear DVD Voice Commands ......
139
Rear AUX Voice Commands ......
140
Information Screen Voice Commands ................................
140
Setup Screen (first) Commands ...
140
On-Screen Commands .................
141
On-Screen Commands Assist ......... 141
Index .........................................143
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12Navigation System
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.
NOTE:
While using the voice control system, all 
of the speakers (except the RES 
headphones) 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
132 fo r 
a list of voice commands.
HFL
button 
NAVI TALK
button 
NAVI TALK
button  HFL BACK
button 
NAVI BACK
button 
NAVI BACK
button 
Touring model:
EX-L model:
Microphone 
(on the ceiling)
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Getting Started
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 
the 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:
For the Touring model, the  NAVI 
TALK  and NAVI BACK  buttons are 
deactivated while using the Bluetooth® 
HandsFreeLink® feature. See your 
vehicle Owner’s manual and the official 
web site ( handsfreelink.honda.com ) for 
information on this system.
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.
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 not sure of what voice 
commands are available on a screen, 
you can always say “Help” at any 
screen. The system can
 then read the list 
of commands to you.
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22Navigation System
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 climat e control systems 
(green).
KEY ONGLOBESCREENPRESS
OK
OKNOT
PRESSED
THEDISCLAIMERSCREEN(pg.18)
CALENDAR
REMINDERS(pg.19)-THEMAPSCREEN(pg.20)-
AU DIO
BUTTO N
(pg. 11) 
INFO
BUTTON (pg. 70)
Formoreinformation,see
thevehicleOwner'smanual
VOICECOMMANDS
REAR CAME RA 
(REVERSE)
NAVI AUDIO
CLIMATE (pg. 71)
NUMERIC RATING (pg. 76)
COST (pg. 75)
ENTER (pg. 73)LIST (pg. 73)
MATH (pg. 74)
CONVERT ( pg. 75)LIST (pg. 72)
KEY TO ZAGAT 
RATINGS
CALENDAR
CALCULATOR
MAP LEGEND
VOICE: "FIND  
NEARE ST..."
ATM, ETC.
(pg. 134)
SELECT A
DESTINATION WITH
JOYSTICK (pg. 68)
VOICE:
"GO HOME" (pg. 46)
VOICE:
"MENU" FOR ENTER
DESTINATION SCREEN(pg. 23)
CONTIN UE
TO THE
DESTINATION (RESUME)
AFTER RESTART (pg. 69)
VOICE HELPSELECTBAND/
FREQUENCYVOL
BALANCECD
FUNCTIONS
OTHER AUDIO
BRIGHTNESS
 ZOOM IN/OUT
VOICE:
"ZOOM IN/ZOO M OUT"
(pg. 56, 133)
VOICE:
"HIDE/DISP LAY ICONS"
(pg. 60, 133 )
INFORMATION  SCREEN 
(pg. 140)
AUDIO (pg. 136 -  140)
CLIMATE CONTROL
(pg. 135)
-DRIVINGTOYOURDESTINATION-
(MAP/VOICEGUIDANCE,ROUTINGCAUTIONS,DIRECTIONLIST)VOICE:"HELP"
(ALL)
(pg. 132)
VOICE:
"INFORMATION SCREEN"(pg. 70)
VOICE:
"MENU" (to
change route)
(pg. 65)
VOICE:
"HOW FAR TO THE
DESTINATION?" (pg. 132)
VOICE:
"DISPLAY (OR SAVE)
CURRENT LOCATION"
(pg.63)VOICE:"SET WAYPOIN T"
(pg. 65)
VOICE:
"WHAT TIM E
IS IT?"
(pg. 132)
VOICE:
AUDIO
(pg. 136 - 140)
VOICE:
CLIMATE
FAN, TEMP
(pg.135, 136)
IMPORT, SEARCH , 
DELETE (pg. 70)
PHONEBO OK
ADD BOOK (pg. 80)PINs (pg. 84)UNITS MI/KM (pg. 96)
PERSONALBASIC
UNVERIFIED (p g. 87)AVOID AREAS (pg. 91 )TIME ZONE (pg. 98)ADJ. TIME (pg. 98)DAYLIGHT SAV. (pg.  97)
ROUTING
GUIDANCE
CLOC K
ADJUSTME NT
OFF-ROAD TRACKING
(pg. 62, 94)CORRECT VEHICLEPOSITION (pg. 95)MAP COLOR  (pg. 99 )MENU COLOR (pg. 99)
SETUP
BUTTON
(pg. 77)
VEHICLECOLOR
G UIDE. PR
OM
PTS 
(pg. 79)
OKNOTPRESSED
VERSION ( pg. 96)
SYSTEM INF O.
BRIGHTNESS  (pg. 77)VOLUME (pg. 77)DISPLAY (pg . 78)CONTRAST  (pg. 79)
SETUP
SCREE N 
(FIRST) 
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Voice Command Index
toy store
airport
automobile club
bus station
camping
commuter rail station
ferry terminal
named place
park & ride
rental car agency
resort
rest area
ski area
tourist information
train station
travel agency
truck stopClimate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on 
most screens.
Climate control full automatic (controls temperature to 72 
degrees F)
Climate control automatic  (controls temperature to your 
selection)
Climate control off
Air conditioner on*
Air conditioner off*
Climate control defrost on*
Climate control defrost off*
Rear defrost on*
Rear defrost off*
Climate control fresh air
Climate control recirculate
Climate control vent
Climate control bi-level  (Vent 
and floor)
Climate control floor
Climate control floor and defrost
Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed #  (#:1-7) 
Front climate control automatic Front climate control off
Rear climate control automatic
Rear climate control off
Rear climate control vent
Rear climate control bi-level
Rear climate control floor
Rear fan speed up
Rear fan speed down
Rear fan speed # 
(#:1-5)
* Repeating these commands switches  (toggles) the function between On 
and Off. Because of this, the action 
that occurs may not match the 
command you speak.
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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 81
ADD TO Today’s 
Destinations
........................... 44, 47
Adding Destinations to the  List........44
Address..............................23, 24, 82
Address Book.....................23, 45, 80
Address Book PIN.......................... 84
Advanced....................................... 35
Auto Daylight Saving Time.............97
Auto Service................................... 34
Auto Time Zone by GPS.................98
Avoid Streets.................................. 67
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 68
Banking.......................................... 34
Basic Settings.................................96
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®..........17
Breadcrumbs.......................20, 62, 94
Brightness...................................... 77
By Address.....................................24
By Address Book............................45
By Go Home................................... 46
By Intersection................................28
By Map Input................................. 39
By Places....................................... 33
By Previous Destinations................42
By Today’s Destinations................. 43
C
Calculator
.... .................................. 74
Calendar.................................. 19, 72
CANCEL button............................10
Cancel Current Route..................... 68
Category............................33, 45, 83
CD Voice Commands...................137
Cellular Phonebook........................ 70
Change Method.............................. 48
Change Routing Method...........48, 67
Change State............................ 24, 29
Changing the DVD.......................109
Changing the Route........................ 65
Changing the Routing Meth od........ 48
City...................................24, 29, 40
City Vicinity............................35, 37
Climate Control Commands..........135
Clock Adjustment.......................... 97
Clock Screen........................... 18, 79
Clock Settings..........................18, 79
Clock Type.............................. 18, 79
Color............................................. 99
Community....................................34
Continental USA............................41
Contrast......................................... 79
Convert (Unit)................................75
Correct Vehicle Position................. 95
Coverage Areas.............. .............. 110
Current Location...................... 21, 63
Current Position....................... 39, 82
Current Street................................... 6
Customer Assistance.................... 107
D
Database Limitations
.................... 105
Daylight Savings Time (DST) 
Selection
..................................... 98
Delete Previous Destination............85
Deleting waypoints.........................67
Destination.................. 23, 47, 54, 68
Destination Icon............................. 58
Destination Map............................. 50
Detailed Coverage Areas......110, 115
Detour........................................... 67
Direct Route..................................48
Direction List.................................54
Display.......................................... 78
Driving to Your Destination............47
E
Easy Route
.................................... 48
Edit Avoid Area.............................91
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