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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 Rec ognition ..........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 ........ 33
Finding the Place by Name.............. 37
Finding the Place by Phone  Number ......................................... 37
Finding the Place by Zagat 201 .... 38
By Map Input .................................38
Showing the Map of Current 
Position......................................... 39
Showing the Map of City ..................40
Showing the Map of State ................ 40
Showing the Map of Continental  USA............................................... 41
By Previous Destinations............... 42
By Today’s Destinations ............... 43
Editing Today’s Destinations List ... 43
Adding Destinations to the List........ 44
By Address Book ...........................45
Adding Addresses to the Personal 
Address Book ................................ 45
By Go Home .................................. 46
Driving to Your Destination .....47
Driving to Your Destination .......... 47
Calculate Route to Screen.............. 47
Changing the Routing Method .........48
Viewing the Routes........................... 49
Viewing the Destination Map .......... 50
Map Screen ....................................50
Route Line ........................................ 50
Guidance Prompts ........................... 51
Map Screen Legend ......................... 52
Guidance Screen ............................53
Guidance Screen Legend ................. 53
Distance and Time to 
Destination .................................. 54
Direction List ................................. 54
Exit Info. 
(Freeway Exit Information) .......... 55
Guidance Mode.............................. 55
Map Scale ...................................... 56
Map Orientation ............................. 57
Destination Icon ............................. 57
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12Navigation System
Getting Started
Voice Control Basics
Your vehicle has a voice control system 
that allows hands-free operation of most 
of the navigation system functions. You 
can also control the audio and climate 
control system. The voice control 
system uses the  NAVI TALK and NAVI 
BACK buttons on the steering wheel 
and a microphone near the map lights on 
the ceiling.
NOTE:
While using the voice control system, all 
of the speakers are muted.
NAVI TALK  button
This button activates the voice control 
system. Press and release it when you 
want to give a voice command. See 
Voice Command Index  on page138 for 
a list of voice commands.
NAVI BACK  button
This button has the same function as the 
CANCEL button. When you press and 
release it, the display returns to the 
previous screen. When the previous 
screen appears, the system replays the 
last prompt. This button is enabled for 
navigation system commands only. 
However, it can be used to cancel an 
audio or climate control voice command 
up to one second after the command 
confirmation.
NOTE:
The  NAVI TALK  and NAVI BACK  
buttons are deactivated while using the 
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® feature. 
See your Owner’s Manual and the 
official website 
(handsfreelink.honda.com) for 
information on this system.
HFL TALK
button
NAVI BACK 
buttonNAVI TALK 
button
HFL BACK 
button
Microphone
(on the ceiling)
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Getting Started
Using the Voice Control System
You should use the voice control system 
as much as possible, and consider 
manual entry using the joystick as a 
backup method of entry.
Most of the system’s functions can be 
controlled by voice commands activated 
with the NAVI TALK  button. To 
control the navigation system by voice:
• Press and release the  NAVI TALK 
button.
• Wait for the beep.
• Give a voice command.
Once the microphone picks up your 
command, the system changes the 
display in response to the command and 
prompts you for the next command. 
Using the  NAVI TALK  button, answer 
the prompts as required. If the system does not understand a 
command or you wait too long to give a 
command, it responds with “Pardon,” 
“Please repeat,” or “Would you say 
again.” If the system cannot perform a 
command or the command is not 
appropriate for the screen you are on, it 
sounds a beep.
Anytime you are unsure of what voice 
commands are available on a screen, 
you can always say “Help.” The system 
will then read the list of available 
commands to you.
When you give a command, the system 
generally either repeats the command as 
a confirmation or asks you for further 
information. If you do not wish to hear 
this feedback, you can turn it off. 
However, hearing the feedback will 
familiarize you with the way the system 
expects commands to be phrased. See 
the 
Voice Recognition Feedback  
setting in Setup. If you hear a prompt such as “Please use 
the touch screen to...” or “Please choose 
an area with the joystick,” the system is 
asking for input 
that cannot be 
performed using the voice control 
system.
Improving Voice Recognition
To achieve optimum voice recognition 
when using either the navigation or 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® voice 
control system, the following guidelines 
should be followed:
NOTE:
Make sure the correct screen is 
displayed for the vo ice command that 
you are using. See Voice Command 
Index  on page 138.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents  so air does not blow against the 
microphone on the ceiling.
• Close the windows and the sunroof.
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18Navigation System
Getting Started
If you select OK, the reminder will not 
show up again. If you wish to have the 
reminder show up again later in the day, 
touch the  Remind Later  button.
If you press the  CANCEL button, the 
message will be displayed the next time 
you start the vehicle.
NOTE:
The system will display the current 
message and any older or previously 
unread messages, with the newest 
message listed first.Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
If you have a Bluetooth-compatible cell 
phone that is paired, then  CALL on the 
Calculate route to  screen is enabled.
When you select  CALL, the system 
dials the number shown on the screen. If 
CALL  is not available (grayed out), and 
your phone is paired, then make sure the 
phone has service or that HFL is not in 
use; press the  HFL BACK button.
For more information on  Bluetooth® 
HandsFreeLink®, see your Owner’s 
Manual and the official website 
(handsfreelink.honda.com ).
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Driving to Your Destination
Driving to Your Destination
A route typically has three phases.
• Initial route calculation ( Calculate 
route to  screen) (see page 47).
• Change the route while en route (see  page 65).
• Resume the route when restarting the  engine (see  Continue Trip Screen  on 
page 70).
Calculate Route to Screen
Say or select OK . The system calculates 
the route using the method shown on the 
screen (see Map Screen on page 50).
NOTE:
 Prior to departure, you can set areas  to avoid. The system then includes 
them in its calculations for the 
destination you have entered. See 
Edit Avoid Area  on page91.
 For information on the available  voice commands, see  Voice 
Command Index on page 138. Further selections from the 
Calculate 
route to  screen include:
ADD TO Address Book
Allows you to add the destination to 
your Address Book. See  By Address 
Book  on page 45.
NOTE:
If the button is grayed out, the 
destination is already in your Address 
Book.
ADD TO Today’s Destinations
Allows you to add the destination to 
your Today’s Destinations list. See  By 
Today’s Destinations  on page43.
NOTE:
If the button is grayed out, the Today’s 
Destinations list is already full (five 
destinations have been stored).
CALL
Dials the number on  the screen when 
available. See  Bluetooth® 
HandsFreeLink® on page 18.
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Information Features
Information Screen
When you say “Information” or press 
the INFO  button, the display changes to:
NOTE:
If some items appear to be grayed out 
and cannot be selected, it is because you 
did not select  OK on the initial 
Disclaimer  screen (see  System Start-up  
on page 16), or there is no phone paired 
to the system (see Bluetooth® 
HandsFreeLink ® on page18).
Setup
When you select  Setup, you will see 
the following screen:
For details of the  Setup screen, see 
System Setup  on page77.
Cellular Phonebook
The  Cellular Phonebook  option 
allows you to store up to 1,000 names 
and 10,000 phone numbers in the 
phonebook of Bluetooth ® 
HandsFreeLink® from your cellular 
phonebook. With HF L, you can then 
automatically dial any name or number 
in the phonebook.
Say or select Cellular Phonebook  
from the  Information  screen, and the 
display changes to:
NOTE:
 For more information on this feature,  see your Owner’s Manual.
 For questions about the HFL Cellular  Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink 
customer support at (888) 528-7876. 
In Canada, call (888) 9-HONDA-9.
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Coverage Areas
Address and POI Entry Screens
When in Hawaii, the following 
differences occur for map, address, and 
POI selection:
• It is not possible to enter U.S. 
mainland addresses or scroll the map 
east to the U.S. mainland.
• Selection of the “State” is confined to  the state of Hawaii only.
• Entry of a destination address or POI  on an island other than your current 
island may result in a screen caution 
message. This is normal because 
there are no “ferry” routes between 
islands available in the database.
• If the “Guidance Prompts” setting on  the  Setup  screen is set to normal or 
maximum, street names will not be 
spoken in voice guidance commands.
Setup Screen Differences
The  Setup  screen differences are minor 
and are listed below. See the Setup 
section (page 77) for additional 
information.
Routing and Guidance (Unverified 
Area Routing On/Off)
This feature is unavailable. All roads 
displayed on the map are verified.
Clock Adjust Screen
There is no daylight saving time for 
Hawaii.  Auto Daylight Saving 
Time,  Auto Time Zone by GPS , and 
DST Selection will not be shown on 
the  Clock adjustment  screen. To test 
your adjustment, use  the voice control 
system, and say “What time is it?” (see 
page 97).
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 
Operation
When pairing a cell phone to use the 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® feature, 
you may see a “Phone-Data 
Connection” screen. If so, do not 
complete this portion of the process.
Shipping a Vehicle To or From 
Hawaii
Although the DVD in the vehicle 
contains maps for both U.S. mainland 
and Hawaii, the dealer must perform the 
selection of “U.S. mainland” or 
“Hawaii” for you. When the dealer 
makes the switch from U.S. mainland to 
Hawaii or vice versa, the system clears 
all user data. Make sure to record any 
personal information that you do not 
want to lose.
NOTE:
Shipping a vehicle from Hawaii to the 
U.S. mainland
 If you wish to receive XM audio you  must call XM and set up an account 
at (800) 852-9696.
Shipping a vehicle from the U.S. 
mainland to Hawaii
 If a U.S. mainland -delivered vehicle 
is shipped to Hawaii, there is no XM 
reception. See your Hawaii dealer to 
allow viewing of local Hawaii maps.
 The issues under “Operation in  Hawaii” above apply.
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Troubleshooting
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 aftermarke t 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 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 page109).
No DVD disc. Please check system. Check that the navigation DVD disc is in serted with the label side up (see 
page 109). 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 (white-colored label). The system cannot 
read other mapping databases or vide o 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.
Navigation system  voice recognition ca nnot be activated 
when another unit is us ing the audio system. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 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.
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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 
(second).
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 
page 110 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 
page 108.
FAQ -  Frequently Asked Questions. See 
page 126 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.
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.
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.
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146Navigation System
Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 81
ADD TO Today’s 
Destinations
........................... 44, 47
Adding Destinations to the List........44
Address.............................. 22, 23, 82
Address Book..................... 22, 45, 80
Address Book PIN.......................... 84
Advanced....................................... 34
Alaska (Operation)........................124
Auto Daylight Saving Time.............97
Auto Service................................... 34
Auto Time Zone by GPS.................98
Avoid Streets.................................. 67
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 68
Banking.......................................... 34
Basic Settings.................................96
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®...........18
Breadcrumbs....................... 19, 62, 94
Brightness...................................... 77
By Address.....................................23
By Address Book............................45
By Go Home................................... 46
By Intersection................................27
By Map Input................................. 38
By Places....................................... 32
By Previous Destinations................42
By Today’s Destinations................. 43
C
Calculator
...................................... 73
Calendar..................................17, 72
CALL...................................... 18, 47
CANCEL button............................11
Cancel Current Route.....................68
Category...................... 32, 33, 45, 83
CD Voice Commands...................143
Cellular Phonebook........................ 71
Change Method.............................. 48
Change State............................23, 28
Changing the DVD.......................109
Changing the Route........................ 65
Changing the Routing Method........48
Changing Your Destination............. 68
City................................... 23, 28, 40
City Vicinity............................33, 37
Climate Control Commands..........141
Clock Adjustment.......................... 97
Clock Screen........................... 17, 79
Clock Settings..........................17, 79
Clock Type.............................. 17, 79
Color............................................. 99
Community....................................34
Continental USA............................41
Contrast......................................... 79
Convert (Unit)................................74
Correct Vehicle Position.................95
Coverage Areas............................ 110
Current Location......................20, 63
Current Position....................... 39, 82
Current Street................................... 6
Customer Assistance....................107
D
Database Limitations
.................... 105
Daylight Saving Time (DST) 
Selection
..................................... 98
Delete Previous Destination............85
Destination........................ 22, 47, 68
Destination Icon............................. 57
Destination Map.............................50
Detailed Coverage Areas..............110
Detour........................................... 67
Direct Route..................................48
Direction List.................................54
Display.......................................... 78
Driving to Your Destination............47
E
Easy Route
.................................... 48
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