HONDA ODYSSEY 2014 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Technology Reference Guide

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F O R W A R D C O L L I S I O N W A R N I N G ( F C W )
How It Works
At 1\f mph or higher\b if the camera mounted in the center of the upper windshield
detects a vehicle in front of you and the system determines a collision is likely\b the
system warns you with the following visual and audible alerts:
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing\b or turn the system off.
FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Short
Normal
Long
Alerts you to the possibility of a frontend collision.
If you do not brake in time or take
preventive action\b a message appears in
the MID and a beep sounds.
How It Works
Turning LDW On or Off
Press the LDW button to turn the system on or off. A green indicator light appears
on the button when the system is on.
LDW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
L A N E D E P A R T U R E W A R N I N G ( L D W )
Alerts you if your vehicle begins to move out of a detected lane without the turn sig\1nal
activated.
If you cross a detected lane line
without using your turn signal\b a
message appears in the MID and a
beep sounds. Steer the vehicle to
return to your lane.
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines
if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while
driving between 4\f _
9\f mph.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface
dial to make and enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Driver Assist System Setup.
4. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.
5. Select Long\b Normal\b Short\b or Off.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
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How It Works
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION (BSI) SYSTEM
Assists you in determining if there are detected vehicles in your blind spots. Available on
Touring Elite.
A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you when it detects a vehicle
in your left or right blind spots. Minimum operating speed is 2\f mph.
When a vehicle is detected in your
blind spot\b the blind spot indicator turns
on and stays lit until the area is clear.
When your turn signal is on and a
vehicle is detected\b the blind spot
indicator blinks and a beep sounds until
the area is clear or the turn signal is off.
Left BSI indicator shown
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P A R K I N G S E N S O R S Y S T E M
Warns you of the proximity between your vehicle and nearby surrounding objects
when parking or backing up.
How It Works
Turning the System On and Off
Corner sensorsRear center sensors
Within about 2 ft. Within about 3.5 ft.
When the system senses an object\b an indicator appears on the MID and center display
screen and a beep sounds. As you get closer to the object\b the beep rate increases.
Press the parking sensor
button. A light appears
when the system is on.
Changing Settings
Determine the warning type\b or turn the system off.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Driver Assist System Setup.
4. Select Blind Spot Info.
5. Select an alert type\b or turn the system off.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
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I N T E L L I G E N T M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( i M I D )
Choose what to display in the upper screen.
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Info
Shows trip
computer and
other options.
Display Options
Audio*
Shows current
audio information. Navigation
Shows map or navigation
information.
Changing the Display
Phone
Shows phone screen.
H O M E L I N K®
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remotecontrolled devices around your
home\b such as garage doors\b lighting\b or home security systems.
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
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a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
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b
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Training a Button
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see the owner’s manual included
with the device you are trying to program\b call HomeLink at (8\f\f) 35535\115\b or
visit www.homelink.com.
*Front audio information is shown by default. Press REAR AUDIO to display rear audio information.
Press the display
button to change
the main displays.
You can also press
each display’s
corresponding
button on the
audio system.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O NTo keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
handsfree calling\b navigation\b audio\b and climate control. For a full list of commands\b
say “Voice Help.”
How It Works
The voice control system uses the steering wheel buttons and th\1e ceiling
microphone.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions
may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving\b Voice
commands are always available\b
Voice Command Portal
The system recognizes
your command.
Press the Talk button
again\b and the system waits
for you to say a command.
When you press the Talk button from any of the main screens (NAV\b PHONE\b
INFO\b AUDIO)\b the voice portal screen appears and the system gives you examples
of voice commands that can be used. For more examples\b see page 26.
PickUp button:
Answer an incoming
call.
HangUp/\fack button: End a call\b
decline an incoming call\b or cancel an
operation.
Talk button: Give phone\b navigation\b
audio\b or climate control commands.
Voice Command Tips
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are highlighted in
yellow.
• To bypass the system prompts\b press and release the Talk button again to give a command.
• To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the Talk button\b then say “Voice help.”
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
The system confirms the
command.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands\b most of which are
accepted on the Voice Portal screen. Try some of these to familiarize yourself
with the voice command system.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s
• Display map
• Display menu
• Display phone
• Display information
• Display audio screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s
• Find nearest: ATM Honda dealer
gas station airport
Mexican hospital restaurant bank
post office charging station
12\fV/24\fV
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s
• Display (or hide): ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
• Display north up/heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
A u d i o C o m m a n d s
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
P h o n e C o m m a n d s
• Call by name
• Call by number
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s
• Air conditioner on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/ fresh air
• Fan speed up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
H e l p C o m m a n d s
• Voice help (list of all available commands by category)
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Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Entering a Destination Using Voice Commands
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N A V I G A T I O NRealtime navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
For information on setting other destination options\b see your Navigation Manual.1. Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” then say the street name
on the next screen. Do not include
the direction (N\b S\b E\b W) or type
(St.\b Ave.\b Blvd.\b etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the street you
want to select.
4. Say the entire street address number. For example\b “123\f.” If
necessary\b say “OK” to proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city\b a list of city names appears.
Say the number next to the city you
want to select.
6. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
1. From the map screen\b say “Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in your area is displayed by shortest distance
to destination.
3. Say the number next to the destination you want to select.
4. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Using the “Find Nearest” Command
Entering a Street Address
Note:
It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving or when
the vehicle is stopped.
Map Screen Legend
Calculated route
Time to go
Distance to go Next guidance
point
Current vehicle
location
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FM Traffic
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Displaying Traffic Information
Say “Display traffic”to view traffic flow and incident icons.
Note:Traffic flow and incident icons are
displayed on map scales of 5 miles (8
km) or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate trafficIncident
I n c i d e n t I c o n s
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
1. Say “Display traffic on my route” to
view a list of incidents on your
route.
2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list
returns.
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new route.
Traffic ReroutingTM
The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or incidents
when a destination is set and Traffic Rerouting is turned on in Navi Settings
(see page 11) or you can choose to manually reroute.
Provides continuously updated information\b including traffic speed\b incidents\b and
construction in major metro areas.
Incident
icon
Incident
icon Traffic
Flow
data
Traffic
Flow
data
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B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K®( H F L )
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com
to check if your phone is compatible.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving\b Stop or pull over to
perform the function\b
How to Use HFL
PickUp button: Answer an incoming call.
HangUp/\fack button: End a call\b decline
an incoming call\b or cancel an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored
voice tag\b phonebook name\b or phone
number.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
\fACK button:
Press to cancel an
operation or return
to the previous
screen. MENU button:
From the Phone
screen\b access Speed
Dial\b Phonebook\b Dial\b
Redial\b Call History\b
and Text/Email.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone Settings
to pair a phone and
select other options.
Interface dial:
Rotate or move up/down/left/right
to scroll through selections\b and
press to make a selection.
PHONE button:
Go directly to the
phone screen.
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Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Pairing Your Phone
Pair your phone when the vehicle is stopped to begin using handsfree phone and
related audio functions.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been paired) or Connect Phone (if
pairing an additional phone).
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode and select OK.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone.
7. HFL gives you a sixdigit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone.
Connect to HFL from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable Phone Synchronization. Select On for
automatic phonebook and call history
importing.
Receiving a Call
A notification is heard and the incoming call information appears on the display.
Press the HangUp button
to end or decline the call.
Press the PickUp button
to answer the call.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 1\fdigit phone number to call.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number. Select the green Dial icon to call.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Using Speed Dial and Call History
1. Press PHONE.
2. From the Speed Dial tab\b scroll through the list to find the entry you
want to call\b and select it to call.
For Call History\b move the interface
dial to the right and scroll through
the list.
Store 2\f speed dial entries for quick calling\b or view the last 2\f calls.
When a voice tag is stored for a speed dial entry, you can make a call using voice commands.
Press the Talk button and follow the prompts. See your Navigation Manual for instructions on
storing speed dials and voice tags.
Using Voice Commands
Using the Menu*
*This feature is inoperable when the vehicle is moving.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
1. Say “Dial by number.”
2. Say the complete phone number without pausing. For example\b
“31\b555123\f.”
3. The system begins to dial.
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S M S T E X T M E S S A G I N G A N D E M A I L
Receive and send text messages and emails when your phone is paired to HFL (see
page 32). Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to see if this feature is compatible with your
phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Using the Phonebook
1. Press PHONE.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Phonebook.
4. Scroll through the list to find the name and number you want to
call\b and select it to call.
When your phone is paired\b its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system. Phone synchronization must be on for this feature to work.
Using the Menu*
*This feature is inoperable when the vehicle is moving.
Using Voice Commands
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
1. Say “Call by name.”
2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example\b “John
Smith mobile.”
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Receiving Messages
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Replying to Messages
1. A notification appears on the display.Select Read to open the message.
2. The message is displayed\b and the system reads it aloud.
1. With the message open\b move the interface dial down to select Reply.
2. Select one of the six available reply messages.
3. Select Send to send the message.
Note: Notifications and operation for SMS Text and Email are separate. Choose your
desired account in Phone Settings (see page 11).
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Calling the Sender
1. With the message open\b move the interface dial down to select Call.
2. The system begins dialing the number.
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B A S I C A U D I O O P E R A T I O N
Operate basic controls of your audio system using several convenient methods.
i P o d®O R U S B F L A S H D R I V E
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
Touchscreen Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
VOL ( p
) button:
Increase volume.
VOL ( q
) button:
Decrease volume.
MODE button:
Change audio source.
CH (+) button:
Go to next station
or track.
CH () button:
Go to previous station
or track.
Connect an iPhone or iPod dock
connector or a USB flash drive to
the USB port below the system.
USB Connection
Playing Audio Files
1. Connect the iPod dock connector or USB flash drive to the USB port (see USB Connection on the left).
2. Select Audio Source and select the iPod or USB icon.
3. Use the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Searching for Music
1. Press FRONT AUDIO.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Music Search.
4. Select a category or folder.
5. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc . iPod not included.
Note: Connect your device only when your vehicle is stopped.
Select the iPod or
USB icon from
Audio Source.
Audio Source:
Select audio
sources by their
icons.
Preset: Select
preset stations. Shortcuts:
Store
AM\b FM\b or XM
stations.
Skip/Seek: Change
stations\b albums\b
tracks\b etc.
More: Select menu
options\b play modes\b
and sound settings.
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