navigation update HONDA ACCORD 2009 8.G Navigation Manual

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Table of Contents
System Initialization .................102
System Initialization ....................102
Entering the Security Code..........102
GPS Initialization ........................103
Map Matching .............................103
System Limitations ...................104
Database Limitations ...............106
Customer Assistance ................108
Reporting Errors ..........................108
Honda Automobile Customer
Service ......................................108
Visiting Your Dealer ...................109
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD .........................................109
Changing the DVD ......................110
PC Card .......................................110
Coverage Areas .........................111
Map Coverage .............................111
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas.......111
Canada Detailed Coverage
Areas ..........................................116
Operation in Alaska and Hawaii ......................................124
Alaska ............................................124
Hawaii ...........................................124 Shipping a Vehicle To or From
Hawaii ........................................125
Frequently Asked Questions...126
Troubleshooting .......................133
Glossary ....................................135
Glossary .......................................135
Voice Command Index ............138
Global Commands .......................138
Navigation General Commands...138
Navigation Display Commands ...139
Find Place Commands .................140
Climate Control Commands ........141
Temperature Voice Commands ...142
Radio Voice Commands ..............142
CD Voice Commands ..................143
Information Screen Voice Commands ................................144
SETUP Screen (Main Setup) Commands ................................144
On-Screen Commands .................145
On-Screen Spelling Assist ..............145
Index .........................................149
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10Navigation System
Getting Started
System Controls
CANCEL button
SETUP button
INFO button Interface Dial/
ENTER button
MENU button
AUDIO button MAP/GUIDE button Lower Display Screen
Display Mode
button
Passenger’s Temperature
Driver’s Temperature Time (set by navigation system)
CANCEL
button
Cancels the current screen and returns to
the previous screen display.
NOTE:
The NAVI BACK button on the
steering wheel perfor ms the same basic
function.
MAP/GUIDE button
Displays the map. When en route,
switches between the map and
guidance screens. See page
19 or 50.
MENU button
Displays the “Enter destination by”
options on the MENU screen. When en
route, displays the “Route” options on
the MENU screen. See page
22 or 65.
SETUP button
Displays the SETUP screen to change
and update information in the system.
See page
77.
INFO button
Displays the screen for selecting
Cellular Phonebook , Trip Computer ,
Calendar , Calculator , Voice
Command Help , Map Legend, and
Key to Zagat Ratings . See page
70 .
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20Navigation System
Getting Started
Map Screen Description
Zoom In/Out
Rotate the Interface Dial knob to
change the map scale. Zooming in
increases the detail, while zooming out
gives you a wide area view. After
changing the scale, give the system a
few moments to update the display.
Map Scrolling
To view other map areas, move the
Interface Dial left, right, up, or down.
The map will shift in that direction. To
return the map to your current location,
press either the MAP/GUIDE, the
CANCEL , or the NAVI BACK button.
Displaying Current Location
You can see the current address,
latitude, longitude, a nd elevation at any
time by doing one of the following:
 Use the voice control system and say “Display current location.”
 Push in on the Interface Dial, select
Show Icon on Map , push in on the
Interface Dial again, and then move
the Interface Dial left to select the
CURRENT LOCATION .
The Current location screen will
appear on the display. NOTE:
The elevation will not appear when the
system is temporarily lacking proper
GPS information. Th
e system elevation
may not agree with elevations shown on
roadside elevation signs, and may
fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.
You can save the current location in
your Address Book by doing one of the
following:
 Use the voice control system and say “Save current position.”
 Push in on the Interface Dial. The
system will prompt you to save the
address for User 1 or User 2. Select
Save , and then push in on the
Interface Dial again.
Select Return to return to the previous
screen.
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Map Scale
Rotate the Interface Dial knob or say a voice command such as “Display 1/2 m ile scale” (see page 139) to change the scale of
the map. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a view of a wider area. After changing the scale, give th e
system a few moments to update the display.
Functions available at various map scales
NOTE:
 You can change between miles or kilometers in SETUP (see Units on page
85).
 For information on the av ailable voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page138.
Map Scale (English and Metric)
For selecting uni ts, see page
85.1/20 mi. 1/8 mi. 1/4 mi. 1/2 mi. 1 mi. 2 mi. 5 mi. 15 mi. 50 mi. 150 mi. 350 mi.
80 m 200 m 400 m 800 m1.6 km3 km 8 km 24 km 80 km240 km 560 km
POI icon symbols (like ATM) page 58 XX
Breadcrumbs (off-road tracking dots) page 62 XXXX
Freeway exit information icons page
58 XXX
One-way traffic icon page
58 X
Unverified road display (light brown) page
87 XXX
Map orientation “Heading-up” page
57 XXXXX
Map orientation “North-up” page
57 XXXXXXXXXXX
Map features (like park, golf course) page
50 XXXXXXXXXX
Avoid area shown on map page
91 XXX
Avoid area scales (when creating) page
91 XXX
Waypoint “flag” icons page
66 XXXXXXXXXXX
Driving to Your Destination
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System Setup
SETUP Mode
The SETUP function consists of two
main screens that allow you to change
and update information in the system.
To display the SETUP screen ( Main
Setup ), use the voice control system
and say “Setup” or press the SETUP
button. To change it to the SETUP
screen ( Other), select the “Other” tab.
You can switch screens by selecting the
tab.
You can use the voice control system to
select any item on the SETUP screen.
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
17.
 For information on the available voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page
144 .
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)
From any screen, say “Setup screen” or
press the SETUP button, and the
following screen appears:
Brightness
The screen brightness has 11 settings.
To change the brightness, use the voice
control system and say “Brightness up”
or “Brightness down.” You can also
select Brightness and change the
setting by rotating the Interface Dial
knob .
Tip:
If you are having trouble viewing the
screen in bright li ghting conditions, try
increasing the brightness.
Contrast
The screen contrast has 11 settings. To
adjust the contrast, use the voice control
system and say “Contrast up” or
“Contrast down.” You can also select
Contrast and change the setting by
rotating the Interface Dial knob .
Black Level
The screen black level has 11 settings.
To change the black level, use the voice
control system and say “Black level up”
or “Black level down.” You can also
select Black Level and change the
setting by rotating the Interface Dial
knob .
NOTE:
You can have separate daytime and
nighttime settings for Brightness,
Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each
setting when the display is in either
daytime or nighttime mode. Use the
Display Mode button (page
11
and 99) to select Daytime or Nighttime
mode.
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System Setup
System Information
From the SETUP screen ( Other), say
or select System Information and the
following screen appears:
This information is for dealer use only.
For ordering updates, use the version
number stamped on the label (as Ver.
X.XX) of the navigation DVD. See
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on
page109.
When finished, say or select Return to
return to the previous screen.
Rearview Camera
(if equipped)
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse) with
the ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, the rear view is shown on the
navigation screen. For the best image,
always keep the rearview camera lens
clean, and be sure it is not covered.
Since the rearview camera display area
is limited, you should always back up
slowly and carefully, and look behind
you for obstacles.
NOTE:
Only the sedan model has the rearview
camera option.
Rearview Camera Brightness
Adjustment
When the vehicle is in reverse, the
navigation “hard” buttons are locked
out, except the rotating portion of the
Interface Dial (knob ). Rotate the
knob clockwise to make the camera
image brighter, and co unterclockwise to
darken the image. This brightness
adjustment is indepe ndent of the screen
brightness adjustment in SETUP.
NOTE:
 The camera brightness cannot be adjusted by voice control.
 Slight delays can occur when switching to the ca mera image, or
switching back to the map/menu
screen. This is normal.
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Database Limitations
You will find that some points of
interest (POI) may be missing when you
search the database. This can be caused
if at the time the database was gathered,
the name was misspelled, the place was
improperly categorized, or the POI
change is not yet in the database. This
means you may not find places listed
that you know exist. This is also true for
police agencies and hospitals. In
outlying areas, facilities listed may not
be the closest. Always check with local
information sources if you need law
enforcement or hospital services.
Every effort has been made to verify
that the system’s database was accurate
at the time it was created. However,
businesses do close or relocate, and new
businesses start in th e old locations. For
this reason, you may occasionally find
inaccurate information when you select
and drive to a point of interest (for
example, a restaurant is now a jewelry
store). The number of these inaccuracies
increases the longer you go without an
update. The digitized map database reflects
conditions as they existed at various
points in time before production.
Accordingly, your
DVD may contain
inaccurate or inco mplete data or
information due to the passage of time,
road construction, ch anging conditions,
or other causes.
Due to ongoing software and database
improvements, navigation disc versions
may change in the middle of a
production year. The version shipped
with your vehicle was the most recent
available at the time of production and
is considered standard equipment for
that vehicle. There is no free program to
retrofit early production vehicles with
the latest disc. For DVD ordering
information, see page109. In addition, this database does not
include, analyze, proc
ess, consider, or
reflect any of the following categories
of information:
 Neighborhood quality or safety
 Population density
 Availability or proximity of law enforcement
 Emergency, rescue, medical, or other assistance
 Construction work, zones, or hazards
 Road and lane closures
 Legal restrictions (such as vehicular type, weight, load, height, and speed
restrictions)
 Road slope or grade
 Bridge height, width, weight, or other limits
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108Navigation System
Customer Assistance
Reporting Errors
Occasionally, 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 page6).
 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
page126, System Limitations on
page104, or Troubleshooting on
page133.
Honda Automobile
Customer Service
Telephone: (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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Customer Assistance
Visiting Your Dealer
We strive to make this manual as
complete as possible and to answer all
questions regarding operation of the
system. Occasionally, you may run into
a specific issue that you cannot find in
the book. You may save yourself a trip
to the dealer by fi rst consulting the
following resources:
 The Troubleshooting section (see page133).
 The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section (see page126).
 The FAQs found on the online DVD order site (see “Obtaining a
Navigation Update DVD”).
 For detailed questions regarding HFL, audio, or other systems that
interact with the navigation system,
see the main vehicle Owner’s manual
or the Quick Start Guide.  Call Honda Customer Relations (see
“Honda Automobile Customer
Service” on page108).
 For database or PO I issues, follow the
guidelines in the “Reporting Errors”
section (see page108).
If your question is still unanswered and
you wish to visit the dealer, please be
prepared to demonstrate the issue to the
service advisor. That way, the service
advisor can document the issue for the
factory to allow more efficient
troubleshooting.
Some issues may at first seem random,
but you may notice a pattern. For
example, they only occur when you
enter a specific address, or when driving
on a certain road, or just when it’s cold.
This information is very useful to the
service advisor. Be patient, the service
advisor may be unfamiliar with your
specific issue.
Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD
Honda is continually expanding the
scope of the navigation system.
Upgraded software may be made
available to navigation system owners
periodically, usually in the fall of each
year.
To purchase an updated DVD or a
replacement DVD, call the Honda
Navigation Disc Fulfillment Center at
(888) 291-4675. You can also order
online by going to
www.hondanavi.com.
NOTE:
 DVDs are not available at your dealer. However, the dealer may
order a DVD for you as a courtesy.
There is no program for free DVD
updates.
 The DVD order line staff cannot answer technical questions regarding
navigation operation, coverage, or
POIs.
 Purchasing used discs from alternate sources or online auctions may cause
operational problems since they are
likely to be incompatible with your
current software.
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Coverage Areas
Map Coverage
The system provides map coverage for
the following 48 U.S. states, Hawaii,
and southern Canada. The U.S. map
coverage consists of accurately mapped
(verified) metropolitan areas (in the
following list) and a less accurate
(unverified) rural database. Canada
coverage consists of major metropolitan
areas and major roads connecting the
metropolitan areas within about 100
miles north of the U.S. border. If you
need additional northern Canada
coverage, you may purchase the gray
Canadian DVD (see Obtaining a
Navigation Update DVD on page109).
See Map Overview on page6 for a
discussion of map coverage.
The cities and metropolitan areas in the
following list are fully mapped. Only
major streets, roads, and freeways have
been verified outside these areas. If your
route passes through these areas, routing
may be limited, depending on your
routing choices. See Unverified Area
Routing on page87. If you desire additional map coverage
information, contact Honda Customer
Services or go to
www.hondanavi.com .
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas
Alabama
Birmingham/Tuscaloosa
Huntsville
Mobile
Montgomery
Arizona Phoenix Metro
Sedona
Tucson
Yuma
Arkansas Fayetteville
Fort Smith
Hot Springs
Little Rock
California Central Valley - including Fresno,
Merced, Modesto, and Stockton
Humboldt
Los Angeles/San Diego Metro
Mammoth Lakes
Sacramento Metro
San Francisco Bay (approximately Monterey to Sonoma) – including
Monterey County and Hollister
Southern California Area - including
Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo
Yuba
Colorado Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs/ Ski Resorts Metro area – including
Ft. Collins
Grand Junction
Connecticut Bridgeport
Danbury
Hartford Metro
New Haven Metro
Norwalk
Stamford
Delaware Entire state – including Dover,
Wilmington Metro area, New
Castle County
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