headlights HONDA ODYSSEY 2008 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Navigation Manual
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System Set-up
Display
There are two screen display modes:
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.
Day ModeNight Mode
Display 
Mode How setting affects 
display mode: To override setting 
while driving: But remember:
Auto
(factory 
default) Automatically switches 
between 
Day and  Night  
mode by sensing if the 
headlights are on. Override night display 
-
 Adjust dash brightness 
(with headlights on) to 
full bright.
Override day display
-  Turn on headlights and 
ensure the dash 
brightness is not at full 
bright. Remember to adjust the 
dash brightness (with 
headlights on) back to 
normal to allow auto 
switching by sensing 
headlights.
Day Stays in Day mode. Push and hold the 
joystick for 10 seconds 
(switches to Night 
mode). There is no auto 
Night/
Day  mode change with 
the headlights on/off. 
You control the setting.
Night Stays in Night mode. Push and hold the 
joystick for 10 seconds 
(switches to  Day mode). There is no auto 
Night/
Day  mode change with 
the headlights on/off. 
You control the setting.
Clock Displays the clock on 
the screen. To return to the previous 
screen, press the 
NAVI 
BACK  button. Touch any button to 
return to your last 
screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch 
to the night display mode. Why? The system thinks it’s in 
Day display mode. Verify the following: The 
display mode in Setup is set to  Auto, the dash brightness is not set to 
maximum (must adjust with the headlights on), and  Map Color in Setup is 
set to  Black  for Night. See  Display on page
78.
The daytime map screen is dark  like the night display mode, 
and it is hard to see. Why? Verify the following: The disp
lay mode in Setup is set to Auto, and Map 
Color  in Setup is set to  White for Day. See  Display on page
78.
During the day, I turned on the lights because it started to 
rain, but the screen went dark. How can I make it still display 
day mode? Adjust the dash brightness (with the he
adlights on) to full bright. Remember 
to set it back to a medium  setting, or at night, the screen will be bright. See 
Display  on page
78.
How can I input my destination using map  coordinates? The navigation system was not designed for this. However, you can view 
the coordinates of an address by touching the vehicle position icon on the 
map. See  Map Screen Legend  on page
52.
How do I change or remove my PIN? Go  to “Personal Information” in the Setup screen (second) , and select PIN 
Number . Select User 1 or User 2 and  enter your existing PIN. You then 
have the choice to change or  remove the PIN. See page
84.
I forget the PIN for Home, or  the PIN for personal addresses 
(User 1 or User 2). How do I reset it? PINs are optional. See information re
garding PINs on page
84. Your dealer 
can reset the PIN for you.
CALL  is not available on the  Calculate route to screen. 
Why? This function is availabl
e only for the Touring mode l. If your vehicle is the 
Touring model, your phone is not “paire d” to the HFL, or if your phone is 
“paired,” it is in use; press  HFL BACK button.
Problem Solution
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