HONDA CR-V 2009 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Navigation Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2009, Model line: CR-V, Model: HONDA CR-V 2009 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.GPages: 151, PDF Size: 4.19 MB
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Frequently Asked Questions
My battery was disconnected  or went dead, and the 
navigation system is asking for  a code. Where do I find this 
code? There should be a card in the glove 
box with the anti-theft code for the 
navigation/audio syst em. This card contains the  4-digit security code and 
serial number. If you cannot find it , your dealer 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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132Navigation System
Troubleshooting
Screen Error MessageSolution
Navigation system is unable to  acquire a proper GPS signal.
Make sure there is nothing on the dashboard blocking the GPS antenna  
(aftermarket metallic window tinting or aftermarket devices placed on the 
dashboard, like radar detectors, cell p hones, or loose items). If the dashboard 
is clear of objects, move the vehicle to an open space away from tall buildings, 
trees, etc.
 
Navigation unit door is open or  No DVD disc is inserted. 
Please check system. Make sure that the navigation DVD disc
 is inserted with the label side up 
and the navigation unit door is fully  snapped closed (see page104).
No DVD disc. Please check system. Check that the navigation DVD disc is in serted with the label side up (see 
page104). If the problem persists, see your dealer.
DVD disc reading error (unfor matted). Please consult your 
dealer. Check the DVD disc surface
 for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure 
you are using a navigation DVD (turquoise-colored [blue/green] label). The 
system cannot read other mapping data bases or video DVDs. If the problem 
persists, see your dealer.
Display temp is too high. Syst em 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 temperature 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 system has difficulty 
reading the DVD. The system will st art up when the temperature warms up.
Route has not been complete d. Please try again from a 
different location. This message will appear when you are routing to or from a place (new 
area) that is not in the database. Try 
planning a different route to or from a 
different location.*
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Troubleshooting
* If the error persists or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
No alternate route found. Origin al route will be followed. No alternative route method was f ound. The original route method will be 
used.* 
Ensure that a road name is di splayed at the bottom of the map.
This destination cannot be found in da tabase.The destination was not found in  the database. Try another destination 
nearby, or select the des tination with the joystick.*
Vehicle is out of the databa se coverage area. The vehicle is located outside of the  mapped area provided by your 
navigation DVD. See pa ge107 for map coverage.
Screen Error Message
Solution
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134Navigation System
Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms  
pertaining to the voice recognition 
navigation system. 
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid 
can be entered into the system, and  
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs -  Off-road tracking dots 
that can be followe d on the map to 
retrace your route back to a mapped 
(digitized) road. This function can be 
turned on/off in  Setup screen 
(second).
Compact Flash -  A media chip that can 
be used with a PC card adaptor to 
play audio music files.
Database -  This consists of the map 
data, and the POI (Points of Interest) 
data stored on the DVD.
DCA -  Detailed Coverage Area. The 
main metropolitan areas in the lower 
48 U.S. states, Hawaii, and southern 
Canada are mapped to this level. See 
page107 for a list of these areas. Digital Audio Card Reader - 
The PC 
card slot accepts a PCMCIA adaptor 
with a flash memory chip (see 
page105).
Digitized Road -  A road that appears on 
the navigation screen. The road name 
will appear at the bottom of the 
navigation screen. If the user drives 
“off road,” the navigation system will 
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on 
how far you drive from a mapped 
road.
Disclaimer Screen -  Screen containing 
cautionary information. It is meant to 
be read carefully and acknowledged 
by the customer when using the 
navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM -  Digital Versatile 
Disc. The navigation program and 
database resides on this disc. For 
information on how to order a 
replacement or update DVD, see 
page103.
FAQ -  Frequently Asked Questions. See 
page122 for a list of customer FAQs 
and troubleshootin g information. GPS -
 Global Positioning System. A 
network of 24 satellites in orbit 
around the earth. The navigation 
system can simultaneously receive 
signals from up to 12 satellites to 
accurately position the vehicle on the 
map.
GPS Antenna -  Located under the 
dashboard. Electronic items operating 
in this general location can interfere 
with the GPS signal.
Icon -  Symbol representing Points of 
Interest (POI) that can be displayed 
on the map.
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 vehicle out in an 
open area.
LCD -  Liquid Crystal Display. The 
navigation screen.
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Glossary
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.
MP3 - A music file format that can be  played from a CD-R or PC card.
MW -  Maneuver Window. While en 
route to a destination, this window 
displays informatio n about the next 
maneuver.
Navi -  Abbreviation for the navigation 
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol  showing the map orientation. See 
page54. 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.
PC Card -  An adaptor card (sometimes 
called a PCMCIA card) that can 
contain a compact flash, or SD media 
clip with MP3 or WMA music files.
PIN -  Personal Identification Number. 
A 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  Enter 
destination by  screen. See page31. Polygon - Colored areas on the 
map 
screen denoting parks, schools, etc. 
See Map Screen  Legend  “Map 
Features” for a list of the assigned 
colors. See page49.
QWERTY -  Keyboard layout 
resembling the typewriter keys. The 
keyboard layout can be changed to an 
alphabetical layout in the Setup, 
Basic Settings  screen.
Reminder -  Automatic “pop-up” 
Calendar message. See  Calendar on 
page69.
Secure Digital (SD) Media -  These can 
be installed into  a PCMCIA adaptor 
to play MP3 or WMA music files.
Security Code -  Code needed to 
activate the navigation system or 
audio unit. See  Entering the Security 
Code  on page96.
Touch Sensor -  The touch sensor on the 
front of the LCD consists of a touch 
sensitive resistive membrane with an 
infinite number of possible touch 
locations. The sensing locations are 
confined to a grid of 20 vertical and 
10 horizontal touch locations.
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136Navigation System
Glossary
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.
Verified Streets -  These streets consist 
of the detailed metropolitan coverage 
areas and all other inter-town 
connection roads.  These roads are 
shown in black on the map.
Voice Control - See VR. 
VP -  Vehicle Position. When in map 
mode, this circular icon shows the  
vehicle position on the map. Touch 
this icon to show the latitude, 
longitude, and elevation of your 
current position. VR -
 Voice Recognition. This allows 
voice control of many of the 
navigation functions. The hardware 
consists of the microphone, voice 
control switch ( NAVI TALK/NAVI 
BACK buttons), and the front 
speakers.
Waypoint -  A temporary destination 
you may enter while en route (e.g., a 
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page62.
WMA - A windows media audio file  that can be played from a CD-R or PC 
card.
Yaw Rate Sensor -  Senses when the 
vehicle makes a turn, which makes 
the VP change direction on the map 
as you turn.
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Voice Command Index
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on  
any screen.
Help  (reads list of the commands for 
the displayed screen)
Setup  (displays  Setup screen (first))
Display map  (displays the map 
screen)
Display menu  (displays the Enter 
destination by  screen)
Display audio screen 
Information  (displays the 
Information  screen)
Back  (to previous screen, same as 
CANCEL  or NAVI BACK  button)
Cancel  (cancels current activity)
What time is it?
The “Voice Command Help” option on  
the  Information screen lists many of the 
following controls. To avoid distraction 
while you are driving, the system can 
read the commands for you. 
The commands are accessible at any  
time while driving and can be read to 
you so that you do not need to memorize 
all of them.
Navigation General  
Commands
The system accepts these commands on  
a map/guidance  screen.
Display menu  (if en route, displays 
the Change route by  screen)
Display navigation  (if en route, 
displays the  Change route by  
screen)
Display map 
Display map guide  (same function as 
the MAP/GUIDE button)
Display setup  (or just Setup)
Display information  (or just 
Information )
Display audio screen
Cancel
Backward  (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice  (repeats the screen 
prompt for most screens)
Help (displays the voice command  allowed for the screen you are  
viewing)
Voice command help  
How long to the destination?  (when 
en route, tells the time to  
destination)* How far to the destination? 
(when en 
route, tells th e distance to 
destination)*
Display destination map  (when en 
route, shows the map of the 
destination)
Display entire route  (when en route, 
adjusts the map scale so that the 
entire route is displayed)
Register the current location  (puts 
current location in the personal 
Address Book)
* These commands are not available if  you scroll the map  while en route to 
a destination.
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Voice Command Index
Navigation Display  
Commands
The system accepts these commands on  
a map/guidance screen.
Display current location  (shows 
current latitude, longitude, and 
elevation)
Display north up 
Display heading up
Display zoom in
Display zoom out
Display:  (the selected scale)
1/20 mile (80 m) scale
1/8 mile (200 m) scale
1/4 mile (400 m) scale
1/2 mile (800 m) scale
1 mile (1600 m) scale
2 mile (3 km) scale
5 mile (8 km) scale
15 mile (24 km) scale
50 mile (80 km) scale
150 mile (240 km) scale
350 mile (560 km) scale Display: 
(display the selected icon on 
the screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office*
grocery store
lodging  (hotel, motel)*
parking garage *
parking lot *
school *
hospital *
one way *
freeway exit information
* These icons will not be displayed  unless the “Parking” or “Other icon”  
is selected on the Icon Bar (see 
page57). Hide: 
(hide the selected icon from the 
screen)
ATM 
gas station
restaurant
post office
grocery store
lodging  (hotel, motel)
parking garage
parking lot
school
hospital
one way
freeway exit information
Max zoom in
Max zoom out
Go home
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Voice Command Index
Find Place Commands
The system accepts these commands on  
a map/guidance screen.
Find nearest:  (find the nearest 
selection)
ACURA dealers 
HONDA dealers
gas station
hydrogen station
ATM
bank
post office
hospital
police station
hotel
tourist attraction
restaurant  (all restaurant types)
American restaurant
Chinese restaurant
fast food
Italian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Mexican restaurant
seafood restaurant
shopping  (all shopping types)
parking garage parking lot
other car dealers
auto parts & electronics
auto repair & maintenance
car wash & detailing
motorcycle dealers
roadside assistance
check cashing
currency exchange
veterinarian
Korean restaurant
Californian restaurant
continental restaurant
French restaurant
German restaurant
Greek restaurant
Indian restaurant
Thai restaurant
vegetarian restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
other restaurant
business
civic center
convention center
library
schoolcity hall
court house
higher education
amusement park
golf course
historical monument
marina
movie theater
museum
park
performing arts
sports complex
bed & breakfast
accessory store
book store
clothing store
grocery store
home improvement store
mall
office supply store
pharmacy
pet food store
sewing store
shoe store
sporting goods store
toy store
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Voice Command Index
airport 
automobile club
bus station
camping
commuter rail station
ferry terminal
named place
park & ride
rental car agency
resort
rest area
ski area
tourist information
train station
travel agency
truck stopClimate Control Commands
NOTE: 
These commands are available only on  
the EX-L model. 
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.Climate control full automatic (controls temperature to 72 
degrees F)
Climate control automatic  (controls temperature to your 
selection)
Climate control off 
Air conditioner on
Air conditioner off
Air conditioner*
Climate control defrost on
Climate control defrost off
Climate control defrost*
Rear defrost on
Rear defrost off
Rear defrost*
Climate control fresh air
Climate control recirculate
Climate control vent Climate control bi-level 
(vent and 
floor)
Climate control floor
Climate control floor and defrost
Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed #  (#: 1-7) (for best voice 
control, lower the fan speed)
* Repeating these commands switches  (toggles) the function between On  
and Off, so the action that occurs 
may not match the command you 
speak.
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