sat nav HONDA ODYSSEY 2011 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Navigation Manual

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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 - An explanation of the information
features, voice command help, and
other accessories.
• 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 (page 128)
• Cities with Traffic Coverage (page 143)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (page 146)
• Troubleshooting Guide (page 153)
• Glossary of Terms (page 154)
• Voice Command List (page 157)
• Operation Specific to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico (page 144)
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.
Introduction
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In using this HDD “Satellite Linked
Navigation System” (the “HDD”),
which includes HONDA MOTOR CO.,
LTD. software, ALPINE
ELECTRONICS, INC. software, and
NAVTEQ database contents
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”),
you are bound by the terms and
conditions set forth below. By using
your copy of the HDD, you have
expressed your Agre ement 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 HDD to
your dealer. • The HDD may not be copied,
duplicated, or otherwise modified, in
whole or in part, without the express
written permission of the Licensors.
• The HDD may not be transferred or sublicensed to any third party for
profit, rent or loan, or licensed for
reuse in any manner.
• The HDD may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise
disassembled, in whole or in part.
• The HDD may not be used in a network or by any other manner of
simultaneous use in multiple systems.
• The HDD is intended solely for personal use (or internal use where
the end-user is a business) by the
consumer. The HDD is not to be used
for commercial purposes. • The Licensors do not guarantee to the
client that the functions included in
the HDD meet the sp ecific objectives
of the user.
• Licensor shall not be responsible for any damages caused by the use of the
HDD to the actual user or to any third
party.
• The warranty on the HDD shall not extend to an exchange or refund due
to misspelling, omission of letters, or
any other cosmetic discrepancy in the
contents of the HDD.
• The right to use the HDD shall expire either when the user destroys the
HDD 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 HDD
or software.
User Agreement
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System Setup
Vehicle
From the SETUP screen ( Other), say
or select Vehicle and the following
screen appears:
Off-road Tracking
With this ON , the system will provide
white off-road tracking dots
(“breadcrumbs”) on the map screen
whenever you drive into an area where
the map does not show any roads. See
Map Screen Legend on page 20.After you have traveled approximately
1/2 mile away from a mapped road, the
system will display a series of white
dots on the map
screen to show the path
you have traveled. This is provided so
you can follow the dots to backtrack to
the mapped road you originally left.
Tracking continues until you reach a
mapped road. See Off-road Tracking on
page 71.
Tracking is shown only in the 1/20, 1/8,
1/4, and 1/2 mile scales. Rotate the
Interface Dial knob to change the
scale if necessary.
NOTE:
To clear existing dots, turn this feature
OFF and exit SETUP. To re-enable this
feature, return to SETUP and turn it on
again.
Correct Vehicle Position
The system relies on satellites for
positioning inform ation. Buildings,
tunnels, and other objects can block or
reflect these signals, requiring the
system to use “dea d reckoning” to
determine your location and direction.
This can sometimes lead to small errors
in positioning, such as showing you on
an adjacent street.
NOTE:
Using this function to adjust vehicle
position is not recommended. When the
system acquires a GPS signal, it will
automatically place the vehicle in the
correct location.
If you choose to do this, follow these
steps:
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System Initialization
System Initialization
If for any reason you lose power to the
vehicle (e.g., the battery was
disconnected), the navigation system
will require initialization.
The navigation system supports a VIN-
recognition anti-theft system. If the
correct navigation system is installed in
the vehicle, you do not need to enter a
code as shown on the screen below.
If this screen appears, press and hold the
audio power button for two seconds to
resume system operation. The system
may need a few moments to reacquire
the GPS signal.
Entering the Security Code
If another system ha s been installed in
the vehicle, you will have to enter a
security code for the audio and
navigation system before you can use it
again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have received one card
containing the navigation system’s
security code and serial number. Keep
this card in a safe place in case you need
the code. If you lose the card, you must
obtain the security code from your
dealer.
Enter the 5-digit security code in
accordance with the owner’s manual for
your vehicle. If you do not enter the
security code, the navigation and audio
voice will not function.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated
to your optional navigation system PIN
(for Address Book or Home Address).
GPS Initialization
Depending on the le ngth 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 18).
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.
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System Initialization
If the navigation system finds the
satellites properly, this box clears and
the Disclaimer screen is shown. If
within 10 minutes the 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 in structions on the
screen, or contact yo ur local dealer for
assistance.
NOTE:
The average acquiring time is less than
10 minutes.Map Matching
This part of the initialization matches
the GPS coordinates found above with a
road on the map screen. To perform this
part of the procedur e, 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 destination 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. 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 GPS signals 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.
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System Limitations
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:
• Aftermarket metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located in the dashboard)
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle
or lying loose 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 rout e. Try changing the
method of routing. See Changing the
Route Preference on page53. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 101.
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 additional caution when
driving in these unverified areas. The destination icon shows the
approximate location of the destination.
This occurs because a city block can
have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed
by the 1500 block) Since most cities use
only a portion of the 100 possible
addresses (for example, in the 1400
block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the
address 1425 will be shown a quarter of
the way down the block by the system
instead of at the end of the block where
the destination is
actually located.
You may find that the system
occasionally reboots. This is indicated
by the display returning to the
navigation system globe screen. A
reboot can be caused by a number of
things, such as extreme temperatures or
shock from bumpy roads. It does not
necessarily indicate a problem that
requires service. If this happens
frequently, please see your dealer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
While I drive, my screen s hows white dots (“breadcrumbs”)
on it. What do they mean? These are called “breadcrumbs.”
If you drive more than 1/2 mile from
mapped roads, the off-road tracking feature begins to function. See Off-road
Tracking on page 71 and 109.
How can I get rid of the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) from my
screen? Go to “Vehicle” in the
SETUP screen (Other ), and set Off-road
Tracking to OFF, then return to the map. See page 109.
A road that I selected to avoi d is being used when routing.
What is wrong? When you “draw” your area to avoid, make
sure to select sections of roads
that include at least one intersection. See page105.
My elevation (shown when I di splay the current position)
seems to fluctuate even though my elevation has not changed. This is normal and due to errors in sa
tellite position. The elevation can vary
+/- 100 feet. See System Initialization on page121.
My elevation is missing on the “current pos ition” screen.
Why? If the GPS antenna cannot receive signals
from at least four satellites, the
elevation is not displayed. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. If the
elevation is zero, or belo w sea level, the elevation is also not displayed.
Problem
Solution
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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 the SETUP screen
(Other ).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points of Interest)
data stored on the HDD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. United
States, Canada, and Puerto Rico are
mapped. See page 128 for a list of
these areas. 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 client when using the
navigation system.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page 146 for a list of the client 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 in the
dashboard, which is in the center of
the dashboard. Electronic items
operating in this general location can
interfere with the GPS signal.
HDD - Hard Disc Drive. The primary
data storage device containing your
vehicle’s navigation and map
software and uploaded wallpaper
images. The HDD can also store
audio files. See the Audio section of
your Owner’s Manual for more
information.
HFL - Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
Your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, which uses Bluetooth
technology as a wireless link between
the vehicle and your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.
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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.
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 lights in the
ceiling.
MW - Maneuver Window. While en
route to a destination, this window
displays informatio n about the next
guidance point. Navi -
Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page 63.
Off road - 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 purple for reference only,
since they have not been verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A 4-digit number creat ed by the client
to protect personal information. POI -
Point of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools, etc. found under
Place category or Place Name on
the DEST screen ( Dest. MENU 1 ).
See page 56.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools, etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page 56.
Reminder - Automatic pop-up Calendar message. See Calendar on
page 81.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page121.
Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in
purple on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
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