HONDA PILOT 2009 2.G Navigation Manual
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2009, Model line: PILOT, Model: HONDA PILOT 2009 2.GPages: 156, PDF Size: 6.14 MB
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight savings time occurred,  but the navigation system did 
not change time even though SETUP shows  Auto Daylight 
is  ON . Go to the 
Clock adjustment  screen in SETUP and select  DST Selection. 
Ensure that the correct DST schedule is selected. For more information, see 
Clock Adjustment  on page
93.
The navigation system  automatic daylight time feature is not 
switching the navigation system  clock on the correct dates. 
Why is this? 1) Go to the 
Clock adjustment  screen in SETUP and ensure that  Auto 
Daylight  is ON .
2) The navigation system is designed to  switch to daylight savings time 
according to the months selected in the  DST schedule selection screen. 
Ensure that the appropriate schedule  is selected. For more information, 
see  Clock Adjustment  on page93.
The navigation system  clock switched by one hour for no 
apparent reason. Wh at can cause this? 1) You may be driving near 
a time zone boundary (see Auto Daylight on 
page
94).
2) The navigation system does not switch between standard and daylight 
savings time. Set  Auto Daylight to ON  on the  Clock adjustment  
screen in SETUP, and ensure that the correct month switching schedule 
is chosen on the  DST schedule selection screen. See page
94 for  more 
information.
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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Troubleshooting
* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
Screen Error Message Solution
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 phones, or loose  items). If the dashboard is clear of objects, move the 
vehicle to an open space away fr om 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 page110).
No DVD disc. Please check system. Check that the navigation DV D disc is inserted with the label side up (page110). If the 
problem persists, see your dealer.
DVD disc reading error (unformatted). Please consult 
your dealer. Check the DVD disc surface for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure you are 
using a navigation DVD (white-colored la
bel). The system cannot read other mapping 
databases or video DVDs. If the  problem persists, see your dealer.
Display temp is too high.  System 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 na
vigation ECU has difficulty reading the 
DVD. The system will start up  when the temperature warms up.
Navigation system voice rec ognition cannot be activated 
when another unit is using the audio system. HandsFreeLink (HFL) can override the 
navigation system. Make sure the HFL TALK 
button is not on when you press the  NAVI TALK button, or the message will appear. 
Simply press the  HFL BACK button to resume control of the navigation voice buttons.
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.*
No alternate route found. Original route will be followed. No a lternative route method was found. The original route method will be used.*
Ensure that a road name is displayed at the bottom of the map.
This destination cannot be found in database . The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination nearby, or  select 
the destination with the  Interface Dial.*
Vehicle is out of the database coverage area. The vehicle is lo cated outside of the mapped area provided by your navigation DVD.  
See page111 for map coverage.
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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 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 
page111 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 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 
page109. FAQ -
 Frequently Asked Questions. See 
page125 for a list of customer FAQs 
and troubleshooting 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.
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 light in the 
ceiling. MW -
 Maneuver Window. While en 
route to a destination, this window 
displays information about the next 
maneuver.
Navi -  Abbreviation for the navigation 
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol 
showing the map orientation. See 
page57.
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.
PIN -  Personal Identification Number. 
A random 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  MENU 
screen ( Enter destination by ). See 
page50.
Polygon -  Colored areas on the  map 
screen denoting parks, schools, etc. 
See  Map Screen  “features” for a list 
of the assigned colors. See page50.
Reminder -  Automatic “pop-up” 
Calendar message. See  Calendar on 
page70.
RES -  Rear Entertainment System. 
(Factory installed)
Security Code -  Code needed to 
activate the navigation system or 
audio system. See  Entering the 
Security Code  on page102.
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.
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Glossary
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. Push in 
on the  Interface Dial , select Show 
Icon on Map , move the Interface 
Dial  left to select  Current 
Position . It shows 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 page66.
Yaw Rate Sensor -  Senses when the 
vehicle makes a turn, which makes 
the VP change direction on the map 
as you turn.
Zagat Ratings -  Restaurant ratings 
information prov ided by Zagat 
Survey. See the  Information screen 
on  page74 for an explanation of the 
ratings.
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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 (Main 
Setup ))
Display map  (displays the map 
screen)
Display menu  (displays the MENU 
screen ( Enter destination by ))
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  MENU  screen ( Route))
Display navigation  (if en route, 
displays the  MENU screen 
( Route ))
Display map 
Display map guide  (when en route, 
shows the next maneuver)
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)
Help  (reads list of Navigation 
General and Navigation Display  
Commands at any screen)
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Voice Command Index
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 the 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 ar e not available if 
you scroll the map while en route to 
a destination.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
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Voice Command Index
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 homeFind 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
Zagat restaurant
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
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Voice Command Index
school 
city 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
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
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.
Climate control automatic  (controls 
temperature to your selection)
Climate control on* 
Climate control off*
Air conditioner on*
Air conditioner off*
Climate control defrost on*
Climate control defrost off*
Rear defrost on*
Rear defrost off*
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
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Voice Command Index
Fan speed up 
Fan speed down
Fan speed # (#: 1-7) (for best voice 
control, lower the fan speed)
Rear climate control automatic
Rear climate control on*
Rear climate control off*
Rear climate control vent
Rear climate control floor
Rear fan speed up
Rear fan speed down
Rear fan speed #  (#: 1-5)
Rear lock on*
Rear lock off*
*  Repeating these commands switches  (toggles) the function between On  
and Off, so the action that occurs 
may not match the command you 
speak.Temperature Voice  
Commands
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.
Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Driver temperature up 
Driver temperature down
Driver temperature max hot  (displays HI)
Driver temperature max cold  (displays LO)
Temperature balance
Temperature sync
Passenger temperature # degrees  (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature up
Passenger temperature down
Passenger temperature max hot
Passenger temperature max cold Rear temperature # degrees 
(#: 57-87 degrees F)
Rear temperature up
Rear temperature down
Rear temperature max hot
Rear temperature max cold
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