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By PlacesAfter you select Places from the  Enter 
destination by  screen, the display 
changes to:
There are four ways to find a place or 
point of intere st (POI), by Category, 
Name , Phone Number , or ZAGAT 
2011 . Let’s assume you want to find a coffee 
shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”
 If you know the phone number of the 
coffee shop, select  Phone Number, 
then enter the 10-digit number with 
area code. This is the quickest way to 
find it.
 The second best method is to select  Category , Restaurant, and 
CAFÉ/COFFEE SHOP . After you 
select  Place Name by Keyword  
and search method, 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. See 
Edit Avoid Area  on page 91.
 You can enter the desired destination  using the voice control system. For 
information on the available voice 
commands, see  Voice Command 
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City VicinityThe 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 the  Enter city 
name  screen. Enter the name of the city 
using the on-screen keyboard. If the 
system does not find an exact match, 
select  List when you finish entering the 
name of the city. Se lect a desired city 
from the list.
Once you have selected the city, the 
display changes to the  Enter a place 
name  screen. Enter the name of the 
place using the on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then 
displays the Calculate route to  screen 
(see  Driving to Your Destination  on 
page 47).
Place NameWhen you select this  option, the display 
changes to the  Enter a place name 
screen. Enter your se lection, using the 
on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then 
displays the  Calculate route to  screen 
(see  Driving to Your Destination  on 
page 47).Finding the Place by NameThe  Name option allows you to enter 
the name of a business, and then shows 
you a list of businesse s with the same or 
similar names to select from. Use the 
name option only if  you know the exact 
spelling of the place. If unsure, use the 
Category  option.
Finding the Place by Phone 
NumberThe Phone Number  option allows 
you to select a destination by its 
telephone number. Only telephone 
numbers stored in th e 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. When using the 
voice control system, the entry should be 
spoken as a continuous string of 
numbers. For example, the telephone 
number (310) 555-4000 should be 
spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five, 
five, four, zero, zero, zero.”
Entering a Destination
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Viewing/Saving the Current 
LocationWhenever 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. The system elevation 
may not agree with elevations shown on 
roadside elevation signs, and may 
fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.
You can store the current location for 
later use. It does not change or cancel 
your current route.
For example, you are following the 
system’s directions to get to a 
destination. While sitting at a stoplight 
you notice a store on the corner, but do 
not have time to visit it right now. You 
can save the location to select as a 
destination at a later date.To save the location, say “Save current 
location” or select 
Save on the screen. 
When you select “User 1” or “User 2,” 
the  Edit address book screen with the 
current location data will appear. You 
can edit the name, phone number, or 
category name to be saved in your 
personal Address Book.
After the location is saved, select 
Return  to return to the  map screen. 
You can then use  Address Book from 
the  Enter destination by  screen to 
select the saved loca tion and return to 
the same spot.
Driving to Your Destination
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RIDGELINE KA  31SJC850Information Features
Information ScreenWhen you say “Information” or press 
the INFO  button, the display changes to:
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), or there is no phone paired 
to the system (see Bluetooth® 
HandsFreeLink ® on page 18).
SetupWhen you select  Setup, you will see 
the following screen:
For details of the  Setup screen, see 
System Setup  on page 77.
Cellular PhonebookThe Cellular Phonebook option 
allows you to store up to 1,000 names 
and 10,000 phone numbers in the 
phonebook of Bluetooth ® 
HandsFreeLink® from your cellular 
phonebook. With HFL, you can then 
automatically dial an y name or number 
in the phonebook.
Say or select  Cellular Phonebook 
from the  Information  screen, and the 
display changes to:
NOTE:
 For more information on this feature,  see your Owner’s Manual.
 For questions about the HFL Cellular  Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink 
customer support at (888) 528-7876. 
In Canada, call (888) 9-HONDA-9.
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System SetupEdit Address
When you say or select Edit Address, 
the display changes to:
Current Position -  Allows you to use 
your current position as the address.
Address -  Requires you to enter the city 
and address you wish to store. The 
operation is the same as selecting 
Address from the  Enter destination 
by  screen (see page 23). Places - Allows you to select one of the 
Point of Interest (P
OI) 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 32).
Previous Destinations -  Allows you to 
choose one of the  locations in the 
Previous Destinations list for your 
Address Book list. This operation is the 
same as selecting  Previous 
Destinations  from the Enter 
destination by  screen (see page 42).
After you have used one of these four 
options to enter the address, the initial 
screen for entering the personal address 
is redisplayed, with  the address shown 
in the “Address” field. If you have 
entered the address using  Places, the 
phone number corresponding to the 
address also appears in the “Phone 
Number” field. 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.
Say or select  Edit Phone Number  to 
display the  Enter phone number  
screen. Enter the telephone number, 
including the area code, by using the 
voice control system (say the entire 
phone number one digit at a time) or by 
using the on-screen keyboard. Say or 
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System SetupHome AddressThis feature lets you return “Home” 
from any location simply by saying “Go 
home” at the map screen. Alternatively, 
you can select  Go Home on the Enter 
destination by  screen (see By Go Home  
on page 46).
Enter the name, address, and phone 
number in the same way as entering a 
personal address, then say or select 
Done. To leave the screen, press the 
CANCEL  button.
NOTE:
If your Home address cannot be found 
in the system, while lo cated on the street 
close to your home, select “Current 
Position” when entering the “Edit 
Address” field.
PIN NumberYou 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.
When you select  PIN Number, the 
display changes to:
Address Book PINIf you choose to enter a PIN for the 
personal Address Book , you will have to 
enter it any time you edit your Address 
Book (see page 80) or select  Address 
Book on the  Enter destination by  
screen (see page 45).
1. Select  Address Book PIN .
2. Select either  User 1 or User 2 . The 
display changes to:
3. Enter your four-digit PIN and select  Done. If you do not wish to use a 
PIN, select  Do not use PIN .
NOTE:
The factory default is no PIN.
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System InitializationGPS InitializationDepending on the length of time the 
battery was disconnected, your system 
may require GPS initialization. If it 
does, the following screen appears:
If this procedure is not necessary, the 
system proceeds directly to the 
Disclaimer screen (see page 16). 
During initialization, the system 
searches for all available GPS satellites 
and obtains their orbital information. 
During this procedure, the vehicle 
should be out in the open with a clear 
view of the sky. If the navigation system finds the 
satellites properly, this box clears and 
the 
Disclaimer  screen is shown. If 
within 10 minutes th e system fails to 
locate a sufficient number of satellites to 
locate your position, the following 
screen appears:
If the system is still unable to acquire a 
signal, follow the instructions on the 
screen, or contact your local dealer for 
assistance.
NOTE:
The average acquiri ng time is less than 
10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 
minutes.
Map MatchingThis part of the initialization matches 
the GPS coordinates found above with a 
road on the  map screen. To perform this 
part of the procedure, ensure that the 
navigation system is displaying a map, 
and drive the vehicle on a mapped road 
(a road shown on the  map screen). Do 
not enter a destina tion at this time. 
When the name of th e current road you 
are driving on appears at the bottom of 
the screen, the entire procedure is 
complete. Your system is now ready to 
use.
The navigation system lost power and is acquiring its  
location from the GPS satellites. This usually takes  
less than 10 minutes.
* Start the engine.
* Park the vehicle in an open area away from trees,  
  power lines, and tall buildings.
* Remove loose articles, cell phones, or electrical  
  accessories located near the GPS antenna.
* If this screen is displayed repeatedly when starting  
  the vehicle, see your dealer.
Something is interfering with the system’s ability to  
acquire its location. Check the following:
* The vehicle must be in an open area with a clear  
  view of the sky.
* Remove sources of GPS interference like metallic 
  window tint above antenna, or electrical items 
  near antenna (see owner's manual for details).
* Check GPS antenna cable connection.
* Restart the engine and repeat the GPS acquire 
  procedure. If the problem persists, see your dealer.
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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. 
This can cause occasional positioning 
errors of up to several hundred feet.
For example, in urban areas where 
streets are close together, this could 
cause the system to show that you are 
traveling on a street that parallels the 
street you are actually on. The system 
will, under most circumstances, correct 
itself while you drive. Depending on your current view of the 
sky and the position of
 the satellites, the 
elevation may be shown incorrectly. 
You may also notice some delay of the 
vehicle position icon at intersections; 
this is normal.
GPS Reception IssuesThe signals received from the GPS 
satellites are extremely weak (less than 
a millionth of the strength of a local FM 
station) and require an unobstructed 
view of the sky. The signal can easily be 
interrupted or interfered with by the 
following:
 Aftermarket metallic window tint 
above or to the sides of the GPS 
antenna (located under the 
dashboard)
 Cell phones, PDAs, or other  electronic devices docked in a cradle 
or lying loose on the dashboard
 Radar detectors mounted on the  dashboard
 Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle  tracking systems mounted near the 
navigation unit  Other aftermarket audio electronic 
devices mounted near the navigation 
unit
 Trees, tall buildings, freeway  overpasses, tunnels, or overhead 
electrical power wires
Although the system will direct you to 
your desired destination, it may not 
always generate what you consider to be 
the most direct route. Try changing the 
method of routing. See  Changing the 
Routing Method  on page 48. You may 
also have Unverified Area Routing set 
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing  on 
page 87.
Additionally, the mapping database 
contains verified and unverified maps. 
See  Map Overview  on page 6. A 
Disclaimer screen will warn you if your 
route includes unverified streets.
Unverified streets may be missing from 
the map, in the wrong location, or have 
an incorrect name or address range.
Exercise additional caution when 
driving in these unverified areas.
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Reporting ErrorsOccasionally, 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 Service.
 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).
 For errors in points of interest (POI),  like a business that has changed its 
name, do not report them. Keep in 
mind that depending on when the data 
was collected and when your DVD 
was purchased, the database can be 
out of date. The business may have 
not reported the change(s), or not be 
in the database at all. Update 
Navigation DVDs are available for 
purchase, usually in the fall of each 
year.  If the error does not involve the 
database, such as  vehicle position 
icon errors, screen  error messages, or 
other GPS-related errors, see 
Frequently Asked Questions  on 
page 126,  System Limitations on 
page 103, or  Troubleshooting  on 
page 133.
Honda Automobile 
Customer ServiceTelephone: (800) 999-1009
Fax: (310) 783-3273
Mail:
Honda Navi
America Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Customer Service
MS 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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Coverage Areas
Address and POI Entry ScreensWhen in Hawaii, the following 
differences occur for map, address, and 
POI selection:
 It is not possible to enter U.S. 
mainland addresses or scroll the map 
east to the U.S. mainland.
 Selection of the “State” is confined to  the state of Hawaii only.
 Entry of a destination address or POI  on an island other than your current 
island may result in a screen caution 
message. This is normal because 
there are no “ferry” routes between 
islands available in the database.
 If the “Guidance Prompts” setting on  the  Setup  screen is set to normal or 
maximum, street names will not be 
spoken in voice guidance commands.
Setup Screen DifferencesThe  Setup  screen differences are minor 
and are listed below. See the Setup 
section (page 77) for additional 
information.Routing and Guidance (Unverified 
Area Routing On/Off)This feature is unavailable. All roads 
displayed on the map are verified.Clock Adjust ScreenThere is no daylight saving time for 
Hawaii.  Auto Daylight Saving 
Time , Auto Time Zone by GPS , and 
DST Selection  will not be shown on 
the  Clock adjustment  screen. To test 
your adjustment, use the voice control 
system, and say “What time is it?” (see 
page 97).Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® 
Operation
When pairing a cell phone to use the 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® feature, 
you may see a “Phone-Data 
Connection” screen. If so, do not 
complete this portion of the process.
Shipping a Vehicle To or From 
HawaiiAlthough the DVD in the vehicle 
contains maps for both U.S. mainland 
and Hawaii, the dealer must perform the 
selection of “U.S. mainland” or 
“Hawaii” for you. When the dealer 
makes the switch from U.S. mainland to 
Hawaii or vice versa, the system clears 
all user data. Make sure to record any 
personal information that you do not 
want to lose.
NOTE:
Shipping a vehicle from Hawaii to the 
U.S. mainland
 If you wish to receive XM audio you 
must call XM and set up an account 
at (800) 852-9696.
Shipping a vehicle from the U.S. 
mainland to Hawaii
 If a U.S. mainland-delivered vehicle  is shipped to Hawaii, there is no XM 
reception. See your Hawaii dealer to 
allow viewing of local Hawaii maps.
 The issues under “Operation in  Hawaii” above apply.
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