navigation system HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009 Navigation Manual (in English)
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Navigation System1
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................4
Manual Overview ............................4
System Overview ............................4
Accessories Precautions ..................5
Important Safety Information ..........5
Map Overview .................................6
Current Street ....................................6
Verified/Unverified Street ..................6
User Agreement ............................8
Getting Started ...........................10
System Controls ............................10
Voice Control Basics .....................12
Using the Voice Control System ......13
Improving Voice Recognition ..........13
Selecting an Item (Button) on the 
Screen .........................................14
Selecting an Item in a List .............14
Using the On-screen Keyboard .....15
System Start-up .............................16
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .......18
Map Screen Legend .......................19
Map Screen Description ................20
Zoom In/Out.....................................20
Map Scrolling ..................................20
Displaying Current Location .........20
System Function Diagram .............21
Entering a Destination ..............22
By Address ....................................23
Selecting the State or Province ........23
Selecting the City .............................23
Selecting the Street ..........................25
Entering the Street Number .............27
By Intersection...............................27
Selecting the State or Province ........28
Selecting the City .............................28
Selecting the Street ..........................30
By Places .......................................32
Finding the Place by Category ........32
Finding the Place by Name..............36
Finding the Place by Phone 
Number .........................................36
By Map Input .................................36
Showing the Map of Current 
Position.........................................37
Showing the Map of City..................38
Showing the Map of State ................38
Showing the Map of Continental 
USA...............................................39
By Previous Destinations...............40
By Today’s Destinations ...............41
Editing Today’s Destinations List ...41
Adding Destinations to the List........42
By Address Book ...........................43
Adding Addresses to the Personal 
Address Book ................................43
By Go Home ..................................44
Driving to Your Destination .....45
Driving to Your Destination ..........45
Calculate Route to Screen..............45
Changing the Routing Method .........46
Viewing the Routes...........................47
Viewing the Destination Map ..........48
Map Screen ....................................48
Route Line ........................................48
Guidance Prompts ...........................49
Map Screen Legend .........................50
Guidance Screen ............................51
Guidance Screen Legend.................51
Distance and Time to 
Destination ..................................52
Direction List .................................52
Exit Info. 
(Freeway Exit Information) ..........53
Split-Screen Guidance ...................53
Map Scale ......................................54
Map Orientation .............................55
Destination Icon .............................56
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2Navigation System
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Landmark Icons .............................56
Showing Icons on the Map...............58 
Icon Options ....................................58
Going Off the Route ......................60 
Off-road Tracking..........................60
Viewing/Saving the Current Location ......................................61
Pop-Ups and Disclaimers ..............62
Changing the Route .......................63
Change Route By Screen .................63 
Waypoints ........................................63
Reroute: Avoid Streets .....................65
Reroute: Detour ...............................65
Reroute: Change Routing Method ...65
Cancel Current Route ......................66
Back to Current Route .....................66
Changing Your Destination ...........66
Find Nearest (Voice  command) .......66
Go Home (Voice command) ............66
Using Joystick to Change  Destination ...................................66
Entering a Destination from the Menu  Screen (while en route) ................68
Continue Trip Screen.....................68
Information Features ................69
Information Screen ........................69 
Cellular Phonebook .......................69
Voice Command Help ...................69
Map Legend ...................................70
Calendar .........................................71
Entering Your Schedule ...................71
Calculator.......................................72
Unit Conversion ...............................73
System Setup ..............................74
Setup Mode ....................................74
Setup Screen (first) ........................74
Brightness ........................................74 
Volume .............................................74
Display .............................................75
Guidance Prompts ....... ....................76
Contrast ...........................................76
Setup Screen (second) ...................77 
Personal Information .....................77
Address Book ...................................77 
Home Address ..................................81
PIN Number .....................................81
User Name .......................................82
Previous Destinations ......................82
Routing & Guidance ......................83
Rerouting .........................................83
Unverified Area Routing ..................84 Edit Avoid Area................................88
Edit Waypoint Search Area..............90
Guidance Mode ....
............................91
Vehicle ...........................................91
Off-road Tracking ............................91
Correct Vehicle Position..................92
System Information .......................93 
Basic Settings.................................93
Keyboard Layout.. ............................93
Units (mile or km) ............................93 
Voice Recognition Fe edback ...........93
Clock Settings ................................94
Clock Adjustment .............................94
Clock Type .......................................95
Color ..............................................96
Map Color ........................................96
Menu Color ......................................96
System Initialization ..................97
System Initialization ......................97
Entering the Security Code ............97 
GPS Initialization ...........................98
Map Matching................................98
System Limitations ....................99 
Database Limitations...............101
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Table of Contents
Customer Assistance ................103
Reporting Errors ..........................103 
Honda Automobile Customer 
Service ......................................103
Visiting Your Dealer ...................104
Obtaining a Navigation Update  DVD .........................................104
Changing the DVD ......................105
PC Card Operation ......................106
Inserting the PC Card....................106 
Voice Control of PC Card 
Functions ....................................106
CD/CD-R Operation ....................106
Voice Control of CD Functions .....107
Coverage Areas .........................108
Map Coverage .............................108
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas.......108
Canada Detailed Coverage Areas ..........................................113
Operation in Alaska and Hawaii ......................................121
Alaska ............................................121
Hawaii ...........................................121
Shipping a Vehicle To or From 
Hawaii ........................................122
Frequently Asked Questions...123 
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
Radio Voice Commands ..............141
CD Voice Commands ..................142
PC Card Voice Commands ..........142
AUX Voice Commands ...............142
Information Screen Voice  Commands ................................143
Setup Screen (first)  Commands ................................143
On-Screen Commands .................144
On-Screen Commands Assist .........144
Index .........................................146
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4Navigation System
Introduction
Manual Overview
The manual is divided into the  
following sections: 
 Getting Started - A basic introduction that discusses the controls and how to  
communicate with the system.
 Entering a Destination - How to enter  an address or locate a point of interest 
(POI).
 Driving to Your Destination - An  explanation of the map features, 
guidance, and cautions.
 Information Features - Cellular  Phonebook, Voice Command Help, 
Map Legend, Calendar, and 
Calculator.
 System Setup - How to set up and  tailor the system for your personal 
use and use the Address Book. The back of this manual contains: 
 Map Coverage (page108) 
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
(page123)
 Troubleshooting Guide (page133)
 Glossary of Terms (page135) 
 Voice Command List (page138) 
 Operation Specific to Alaska and  Hawaii (page121)
System Overview
Your navigation system is a highly  
sophisticated location  system with voice 
control that uses satellites and a map 
database to show you where you are and 
to help guide you to a desired 
destination. 
The navigation system receives signals  
from the global positioning system 
(GPS), a network of 24 satellites in orbit 
around the earth. By receiving signals 
from several of these satellites, the 
navigation system can determine the 
latitude, longitude,  and elevation of 
your vehicle. In a ddition, a gyroscopic 
yaw sensor and a vehicle speed sensor 
in your vehicle k eep track of the 
direction and speed of  travel at all times.
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Introduction
The navigation system applies location,  
direction, and speed information to the 
maps and calculates a route to the 
destination you enter. As you drive to 
that destination, the system provides 
map and voice guidance. 
The navigation system is easy to use.  
The locations of many places of 
business and entertainment are already 
entered in the system. You can select 
any of them as a destination by using the 
touch screen, joystick, or voice control. 
There are several ways to enter a  
destination, such as by point of interest 
(POI), by address, by phone number, 
and by selecting it from the map. The 
last 50 destinations are saved for reuse 
at a later date. The system also allows 
you to store a home address to simplify 
returning home from  your destination.Accessories Precautions
If you have front or side window tinting 
installed, be aware that if the tint has 
metallic properties, it can seriously 
degrade or prevent GPS reception. This 
is because the GPS antenna is located 
under the dashboard. 
If you plan to install electronic 
components, such as radar detectors,  
vehicle tracking devices, remote 
starters, additional amplifiers, or other 
audio components, ensure that they are 
not located near the navigation control 
unit under the dashboard, near the 
navigation screen in the dash, or near 
the GPS antenna under the dashboard. 
Signal noise emanating from these 
devices can cause intermittent 
disruption of the navigation system.
Important Safety Information
The navigation system can distract your 
attention from the road if you focus on 
the screen or operate the system’s 
controls while driving. 
Enter as much information as possible  
into the system before you begin 
driving, or when the vehicle is stopped. 
Then, as you drive, listen to the audio 
instructions and use voice commands 
when possible.
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6Navigation System
While driving, do not look at the screen 
or operate the system  controls for more 
than a second or so at a time, and only  
after deciding you can  do so safely. Pull 
to the side of the road if you need more 
time to look at the screen or operate the 
controls. The navigation system is designed to 
provide route information to help you 
reach your destination. However, this 
route guidance may sometimes conflict 
with current road conditions such as 
street closures, road construction, 
detours, and out-of-date map data. 
Additionally, the system itself has  
certain limitations (see page99). 
Therefore, you must verify the audio 
and visual route information provided 
by the system by caref
ully observing the 
roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you 
are unsure, proceed with caution. 
Always use your own good judgment, 
and obey traffic laws while driving.
Map Overview
Current Street
The current street on which your vehicle 
is appears at the bottom of the  map 
screen (see page19). A message saying 
“Not on a digitized road” may appear 
instead when you drive half a mile away 
from a mapped road. For more details, 
see  Off-road Tracking on page60.
Verified/Unverified Street
Your navigation system has two kinds 
of streets: verified (dark colored) and 
unverified (light colored). The 
differences between the two types of 
streets are contrasted in the chart on 
page7.
Using the navigation system
while driving can take your
attention away from the road,
causing a crash in which you
could be seriously injured or
killed.  
Follow all operating instructions 
and safety information in this
manual.
WARNING 
“Unverified” Road
“Verified” Road
Introduction
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Introduction
Verified streets (dark colored)  Unverified streets (light colored) 
When 
displayed These roads are found within
 metropolitan areas, and 
include interstate freeways and major roads 
connecting cities. These roads are found in rural 
areas, and typically include 
residential street s away from the center of a town.
Street color Shown on daytime 
map screen as black or red, such as 
interstate freeways. Shown on the daytime 
map screen as light brown.
Map quality The database vendor has 
verified these streets.
Information like tu rn restrictions, average speed, and 
whether it is a one-way street  have been gathered and 
used when creating your  route to a destination. These streets have not been veri
fied by the database vendor. The 
system does not contain inform ation on one-way streets, turn 
restrictions, or the road’s average speed. They are shown on the 
map for reference and may have e rrors in map location, naming, 
and address range.
Routing 
differences While driving to your destin
ation, the displayed route 
line is solid blue. The system provides voice and map 
guidance to your destination. Your route line is either a blue 
dotted “vector line,” or a dashed 
pink/blue line. For information on  selecting this option, and the 
routing differences, see  Unverified Area Routing  on page
84.
Cautions There are no pop-up boxes urging extra caution during 
a route. However, because 
roads constantly change, 
you are urged to use common  sense, and always obey 
posted traffic restrictions. Regardless of whether the user c
hooses route guidance, there are 
cautionary screens before and dur ing the route urging the user to 
be extra cautious, and obey a ll traffic restrictions. See  Unverified 
Area Routing  on page84.
Guidance 
voice Voice guidance issues instruct
ions such as “In a half-
mile, make a right turn.” The phrase “if possible” is added 
to each guidance instruction. 
For example: “In a half-mile, ma ke a right turn, if possible.”
Time and 
distance 
“to go” The time and distance “t
o go,” displayed while en 
route to a destination, is based on the average speed 
and distance for the roads used for your route. Because the average speed of thes
e roads is not known, the time 
and distance “to go” is based on  a fixed average speed of 25 mph 
for these roads.
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8Navigation System
User Agreement
In using this DVD “Satellite Linked  
Navigation System” (the “DVD”), 
which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., 
LTD. software, ALPINE 
ELECTRONICS, INC. software, 
NAVTEQ database contents, INFO 
USA CORPORATION database, and 
ZENRIN CO. database contents 
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”), 
you are bound by the terms and 
conditions set forth below.
By using your copy of the DVD, you 
have expressed your Agreement to the 
terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
You should, therefore, make sure that 
you read and understand the following 
provisions. If for any reason you do not 
wish to be bound by the terms of this 
Agreement, please return the DVD to 
your dealer.  The DVD may not be copied, 
duplicated, or otherwise modified, in 
whole or in part,  without the express 
written permission of the Licensors.
 The DVD may not be transferred or  sublicensed to any third party for 
profit, rent or loan, or licensed for 
reuse in any manner.
 The DVD may not be decompiled,  reverse engineered or otherwise 
disassembled, in whole or in part.
 The DVD may not be used in a  network or by any other manner of 
simultaneous use in  multiple systems.
 The DVD is intended solely for  personal use (or internal use where 
the end-user is a business) by the 
consumer. The DVD is not to be used 
for commercial purposes.  The Licensors do not guarantee to the 
customer that the functions included 
in the DVD meet the specific 
objectives of the user.
 Licensor shall not be responsible for  any damages caused by the use of the 
DVD to the actual user or to any third 
party.
 The warranty on the DVD shall not  extend to an exchange or refund due 
to misspelling, omission of letters, or 
any other cosmetic discrepancy in the 
contents of the DVD.
 The right to use the DVD shall expire  either when the user destroys the 
DVD or software, or when any of the 
terms of this Agreement are violated 
and the Licensors exercise the option 
to revoke the license to use the DVD 
or software.
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User Agreement
 The terms and conditions hereof 
apply to all subsequent users and  
owners as well as to the original 
purchaser.
 The logos of oil companies, hotels,  and convenience stor es are displayed 
for your information and 
convenience, and in no way imply 
any sponsorship, approval or 
endorsement of these companies, or 
their products. The logos are 
trademarks of their respective 
owners. The user shall indemnify and save 
harmless the Licensors, and their 
officers, employees and agents, from 
and against any claim, demand or 
action, irrespective of the nature of the 
cause of the claim, demand or action, 
alleging loss, costs, expense, damages 
or injuries (including injuries resulting 
in death) arising out of the use or 
possession of the DVD or software.
Use, duplication, or disclosure of this 
DVD by or on behalf of the United 
States government is subject to 
“Restricted Rights” as set forth at FAR 
52.227-14, -19 or DFARS 252.227- 
7013, as applicable. Manufacturers are 
the Licensors, including HONDA 
MOTOR CO., LTD., 2-1-1 Minami 
Aoyama Minato-Ku Tokyo 107-8556 
JAPAN., Alpine Electronics, Inc., 20-1 
Yoshima Kogyodanchi, Iwaki, 
Fukushima 970-1192 JAPAN., 
NAVTEQ Corporation, 222 
Merchandise Mart, Suite 900, Chicago, 
IL, 60654, INFO USA 
CORPORATION, 5711 South 86th 
Circle, Omaha, NE 68127., and 
ZENRIN CO., LTD., 1-1-1 Muromachi, 
Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 
803-8630, JAPAN.
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10Navigation System
Getting Started
System Controls
NOTE: 
On some vehicle models, the Premium Audio System is not available and the logo  
will not be displayed on the navigation control panel.
Joystick/ENT buttonMAP/GUIDE button
CANCEL button
Screen
MENU button
INFO button
AUDIO button
OPEN button
ZOOM (IN)/
(OUT) buttons
SETUP button
OPEN button
Tilts the screen down to access the CD, 
DVD, and PC Card slots. 
CLOSE  button
Return the screen to the original  
position. 
Pressing the  OPEN button tilts the 
screen down. 
NOTE: 
 Voice commands are disabled when  the screen is tilted down.
 Press the  CLOSE button to return 
the screen to the upright position.
CLOSE button Navi DVD Slot  
(Located behind 
drop-down 
cover)
PC Card Slot
CD Slot
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