ECU HONDA ACCORD 2008 8.G Navigation Manual

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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
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
Information Screen Voice Commands ................................138
SETUP Screen (Main Setup) Commands ................................138
On-Screen Commands .................139
On-Screen Spelling Assist ..............139
Index .........................................143
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System Initialization
System Initialization
If for any reason, you lose power to the
navigation system (like the battery was
disconnected), the navigation system
will require initialization. Once
completed, your system will be ready to
use.
This initialization requires the
following:
 Entry of the 4-digit anti-theft security code to “unlock” the navigation
system.
 GPS initialization (may not be needed depending on the le ngth of time the
system was without power).
 Map matching to align the GPS coordinates to a place on the map
(displays current street at the bottom
of the map).
Entering the Security Code
If the battery goes dead or is
disconnected for any reason, you will
have to enter a secur ity code for both the
audio system and the navigation system
before you can use it again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have received two cards that
have the audio and navigation system’s
security codes and serial numbers. Keep
these cards in a sa fe place in case you
need the codes. If you lose the cards,
you must obtain the security codes from
your dealer. Enter the four-digit s
ecurity code. If you
have entered it corr ectly, the display
changes to the Disclaimer screen. If
you make a mistake, the system will
display “INCORRECT PIN.” Re-enter
your 4-digit security code. You have ten
chances to enter the correct code. If all
ten are incorrect, turn the ignition to
OFF, then back to ON (II) to have ten
more chances to enter the correct code.
Follow the instructio ns in the vehicle
Owner’s manual to enter the 5-digit
audio code. The navigation voice will
not operate if the audio code is not
entered.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated
to your optional Navigation system PIN
(for Personal or Home Address).
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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. Also, 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 Issues
The 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 sky. The signal can easily be
interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
 After-market metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located on the right side of
the rear shelf)
 Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle
or laying loose on the rear shelf
 Radar detectors mounted on the rear shelf
 Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle location systems mounted near the
navigation unit  Other after-market 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 rout e. Try changing the
method of routing. See Changing the
Routing Method on page46. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to “OFF.” See Unverified Area Routing
on page86.
Additionally, the mapping database
contains verified and unverified maps.
See Map Overview on page6.
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 addition al caution when
driving in these unverified areas.
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Coverage Areas
Niagara
Fort Erie
Grimsby
Lincoln
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Falls
Pelham
Port Colborne
St Catharines
Thorold
Wainfleet
Welland
West Lincoln
Peel Brampton
Caledon
Mississauga Simcoe
Adjala-Tosorontio
Barrie
Bradford West Gwillimbury
Clearview
Essa
Innisfil
Midland
New Tecumseth
Orillia
Oro-Medonte
Penetanguishene
Ramara
Severn
Springwater
Tay
Tiny
Wasaga Beach
Toronto Toronto
Waterloo Cambridge
Kitchener
North Dumfries
Waterloo Wellington
Guelph
Puslinch
York Aurora
Ease Gwillimbury
Georgina
King
Markham
Newmarket
Richmond Hill
Vaughan
Whitchurch-Stouffville
Windsor
EssexLasalle
Tecumseh
Windsor
Inter-Town (partial) Coverage
Counties/Districts/Regional
Municipalities
Brant
Bruce
Chatham-Kent
Dufferin
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though SETUP shows Auto Daylight
is ON . Go to the
Clock adjustment screen in SETUP and select DST Selection.
Ensure that the correct DST schedule is selected. For more information, see
Clock Adjustment on page93.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this? 1) Go to the
Clock adjustment screen in SETUP and ensure that Auto
Daylight is ON .
2) The navigation system is designed to switch to daylight savings time
according to the months selected in the DST schedule selection screen.
Ensure that the appropria te schedule is selected.
For more information, see Clock Adjustment on page93.
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. Wh at can cause this? 1) You may be driving near
a time zone boundary (see Auto Daylight on
page94).
2) The navigation system does not, or incorrectly switches between
standard and Daylight Savings Time. Set Auto Daylight to ON on the
Clock adjustment screen in SETUP, and ensure that the correct month
switching schedule is chosen on the DST schedule selection screen.
See page94 for more information.
My battery was disconnected, or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this
code? There should have been a card in the
glove box with the anti-theft code for
the navigation/audio system. This card contains the 4-digit security code
and serial number. If you cannot find it, your de aler can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. When will other
languages be available fo r the navigation system? This is being considered
as a future enhancement.
Problem Solution
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Troubleshooting
* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
Screen Error Message Solution
Navigation system is unabl e to acquire a proper GPS
signal. Make sure there is nothing on the rear
shelf blocking the GPS antenna (after-
market metallic window tinti ng or after-market devices placed on the rear shelf like
radar detectors, cell phones, or loose items) . If the rear shelf is clear of objects,
move the vehicle to an open space away from tall buildings, trees, etc.
Navigation unit door is ope n or No DVD disc is
inserted. Please check system. Make sure that the navigati
on DVD disc is inserted with the label side up and the
navigation unit door is fully snapped closed (see page109).
No DVD disc. Please check syst em. Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (page109). If
the problem persists, see your dealer.
DVD disc reading error (unf ormatted). Please consult
your dealer. Check the DVD disc surface for deep scra
tches or other damage. Make sure you are
using a Navigation DVD (white colored la bel). The system cannot read other
mapping databases or video DVDs. If the problem persists, see your dealer.
Display temp is too high. Sy stem will shut down until
display cools down. This message will appear briefly when the
display temperature is too high, and then
the display will turn off until the temper ature cools down. The system will turn
back on when the display cools down.
Outside temperature is low. System will take awhile to
start up. The temperature is below -22°F and the
navigation ECU has difficulty reading the
DVD. The system will start up when the temperature warms up.
Route has not been completed. Please try again from a
different location. This message will appear when you are routi
ng to or from a place (new area) that is
not in the database. Try planning a different route to or from a different location.*
No alternate route found. Original route will be
followed. No alternative route method was found. The
original route method will be used.*
Ensure that a road name is displayed at the bottom of the map.
This destination cannot be found in databa se. The destination was not found in the data base. Try another destination nearby, or
select the destination with the Interface Dial.*
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Glossary
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the ve hicle out in an
open area.
Instant Fuel - The current
instantaneous fuel economy value as
displayed by the Trip computer
screen.
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS
information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred if
the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottom-
shaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map light in the
ceiling. MW -
Maneuver Window. While on-
route to a destination, this window
displays information about the next
maneuver.
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page56.
Off Route - This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the SETUP screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say “Not on a digitized road”.
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas
that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in light brown for reference
only, since they have not been
verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A random 4-digit number created by
the customer to protect personal
information. POI -
Point Of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools etc. found under
the Places option on the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ). See
page49.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page49.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page71.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page101.
Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in light
brown on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed
signal to the navigation system for
moving the VP icon on the map.
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Index
Edit/Delete Address........................81
Editing Today’s Destination List......43
Emergency.....................................29
Entering a Destination.....................22
Entering Address Book....................79
Entering Schedule...........................72
Entering Security Code..................101
Entering the Street Number..............27
Entering Your Schedule...................72
Error Message...............................128
Exit Info.........................................53
F
Find Place Commands
...................134
Frequently Asked Questions..........121
G
Getting Started
................................10
Global Commands........................132
Glossary.......................................129
Go Home..................................22, 44
Go Home PIN.................................83
Going Off the Route........................61
GPS Initialization..........................102
Guidance Mode...............................93
Guidance Prompts.....................52, 77
Guidance Screen.............................50
H
Home Address
...............................82
Honda Automobile Customer Service
.....................................107
Hotel/Motel (Lodging)...................29
I
Icon Bar
........................................59
INFO button............................10, 69
Information Screen.........................69
Information Screen Voice Commands
................................138
Interface Dial.................................11
Interface Dial Feedback..................77
Interface Dial knob.........................11
Intersection..............................22, 34
K
Key to Zagat Ratings
......................73
L
Landmark Icons
.............................57
Leisure..........................................29
Lodging (Hotel/Motel)...................29
Lower Display...............................12
M
Map Color
.....................................97
Map Coverage..............................110
Map Input................................22, 40
Map Legend.......................19, 49, 71
Map Matching..............................102
Map Orientation.............................56
Map Scale......................................55
Map Screen..............................19, 49
MAP/GUIDE button.................10, 50
Maximize Freeways.......................46
MENU button................................10
Menu Color...................................98
Message........................................72
Microphone...................................13
Minimize Freeways........................46
Minimize Tool Roads.....................46
N
Name
......................................28, 33
NAVI BACK button.......................13
NAVI TALK button.......................13
Navigation Display Commands.....133
Navigation General Commands.....132
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Index
O
Off-road Tracking
..................... 61, 95
On-Screen Commands...................139
On-Screen Spelling Assist.............139
P
PC Card
........................................ 109
Personal Information.......................78
Phone Number.......................... 28, 33
PIN Number...................................82
Place Name.............................. 31, 33
Place Name by Keyword.................32
Places................................. 22, 28, 80
Previous Destinations.......... 22, 39, 80
R
Radio Voice Commands
....... ......... 136
Read List.................................. 30, 70
Rear View Camera........................100
Recalculation............................ 61, 85
Reporting Errors...........................107
Rerouting....................................... 85
Restaurant......................................30
Route...........................45, 48, 61, 64
Routing & Guidance........................ 85
Routing Method.............................. 46
S
Save Current Location
.................... 62
Schedule........................................ 72
Screen........................................... 12
Search Waypoint............................65
Security Code..............................101
Selecting the City.....................23, 35
Selecting the State....................23, 35
Selecting the Street...................25, 37
SETUP button................................ 10
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)
Commands
................................ 138
Shopping....................................... 31
Show Icon on Map.........................57
Sort by Distance to Travel..............32
Split Screen Guidance....................54
State.................................. 23, 35, 41
Street....................................... 25, 37
Switching Display Mode................98
System Controls............................. 10
System Function Diagram...............21
System Information......................100
System Initialization.....................101
System Limitations....................... 103
System Set-up................................ 76
System Start-up..............................17
T
Temperature Voice Commands
..... 136
Time Adjustment........................... 95
Today’s Destination List................. 43
Today’s Destinations................22, 42
Travel............................................ 31
Trip Computer............................... 70
Troubleshooting........................... 128
U
Unit Conversion
............................. 75
Units (mile or km)..........................84
Unverified Area Routing.................86
Unverified streets............................. 7
Update DVD................................ 108
Using the Voice Control System......14
V
Vehicle
.......................................... 95
Verified streets................................. 7
View Routes..................................46
Visiting Your Dealer.................... 108
Voice Command Help.................... 69
Voice Command Index................. 132
Voice Control Basics...................... 13
Voice Recognition Feedback...........84
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