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IntroductionManual OverviewThe manual is divided into the 
following sections:
 Getting Started - A basic introduction that discusses the co ntrols 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 - Setup,  Cellular Phonebook, Calendar, 
Calculator, Voice Command Help, 
Map Legend, and Key to Zagat 
Ratings.
 System Setup - How to Setup and  tailor the system for your personal 
use and use the Address Book. The back of this manual contains:
 Map Coverage (page 110)
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
(page 126)
 Troubleshooting Guide (page 133)
 Glossary of Terms (page 135)
 Voice Command List (page 138)
 Operation Specific to Alaska and  Hawaii (page 124)
System OverviewYour 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 addition, a gyroscopic 
yaw sensor and a vehicle speed sensor 
in your vehicle keep track of the 
direction and speed of travel at all times.
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User AgreementIn using this DVD “Satellite Linked 
Navigation System” (the “DVD”), 
which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., 
LTD. software, ALPINE 
ELECTRONICS, INC. software, 
NAVTEQ database contents, INFO 
USA CORPORATION database, 
ZAGAT SURVEY database contents, 
and ZENRIN CO. database contents 
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”), 
you are bound by the terms and 
conditions set forth below.
By using your copy of the DVD, you 
have expressed your Agreement 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 DVD to 
your dealer.  The DVD may not be copied, 
duplicated, or otherwise modified, in 
whole or in part,  without the express 
written permission of the Licensors.
 The DVD may not be transferred or  sublicensed to any third party for 
profit, rent or loan, or licensed for 
reuse in any manner.
 The DVD may not be decompiled,  reverse engineered or otherwise 
disassembled, in whole or in part.
 The DVD may not be used in a  network or by any other manner of 
simultaneous use in  multiple systems.
 The DVD is intended solely for  personal use (or internal use where 
the end-user is a business) by the 
consumer. The DVD is not to be used 
for commercial purposes.  The Licensors do not guarantee to the 
customer that the functions included 
in the DVD meet the specific 
objectives of the user.
 Licensor shall not be responsible for  any damages caused by the use of the 
DVD to the actual user or to any third 
party.
 The warranty on the DVD shall not  extend to an exchange or refund due 
to misspelling, omission of letters, or 
any other cosmetic discrepancy in the 
contents of the DVD.
 The right to use the DVD shall expire  either when the user destroys the 
DVD or software, or when any of the 
terms of this Agreement are violated 
and the Licensors exercise the option 
to revoke the licen se to use the DVD 
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System Setup
Correct Vehicle PositionThe system relies on satellites for 
positioning information. Buildings, 
tunnels, and other objects can block or 
reflect these signals, requiring the 
system to use “dead 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:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Select 
Adjust, and the system will 
display a map adjustment screen.
3. Use the  ZOOM buttons and the 
joystick to move the location 
arrowhead to the correct location. 
Touch the arrow buttons on the 
bottom of the screen to rotate the 
direction arrows so the vehicle 
position is pointing  in the correct 
direction. NOTE:
If you continually have
 to do this, there 
are either problems in the database or 
GPS reception problems. See 
Accessories Precautions  on page 5.
4. When you have finished, press the  joystick or select  Done to return to 
the previous screen.
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System Setup
Clock AdjustmentFrom the Setup screen (second), say or 
select  Clock Adjustment  and the 
following screen appears:
This screen allows y ou to set or adjust 
the following:
 Auto Daylight Saving Time  (Default = On)
 Auto Time Zone by GPS  (Default = On)
 DST (Daylight Saving Time)  Selection 
(change DST schedule)
 Time Adjustment (adjust your clock)
 Reset button (resets this screen’s 
settings to factory defaults)
Auto Daylight Saving TimeSets automatic daylight saving time  On 
or  Off . If set to  On, the clock will 
automatically “spring ahead” or “fall 
back” by one hour when a daylight 
saving time change occurs. If you reside 
in a state or area where daylight saving 
time is not used, then you may want to 
turn this feature off.
NOTE:
If you set Auto Daylight Saving Time to 
On , the daylight saving time function is 
activated even in an area that does not 
use daylight saving time.
The federal government mandated that 
starting in 2007, daylight saving time 
begins in March and ends in November 
instead of the old schedule from April to 
October. The schedules for the time changes are 
stored in the software and can be 
selected in the 
DST schedule 
selection  screen. Therefore, your clock 
will change based on the daylight saving 
time schedule.
NOTE:
The automatic clock setting feature 
relies on a satellite signal. It will not 
work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska.
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System InitializationGPS InitializationDepending on the length 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 16). 
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. If the navigation system finds the 
satellites properly, this box clears and 
the 
Disclaimer  screen is shown. If 
within 10 minutes th e 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 instructions on the 
screen, or contact your local dealer for 
assistance.
NOTE:
The average acquiri ng time is less than 
10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 
minutes.
Map MatchingThis part of the initialization matches 
the GPS coordinates found above with a 
road on the  map screen. To perform this 
part of the procedure, 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 destina tion 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.
The navigation system lost power and is acquiring its  
location from the GPS satellites. This usually takes  
less than 10 minutes.
* Start the engine.
* Park the vehicle in an open area away from trees,  
  power lines, and tall buildings.
* Remove loose articles, cell phones, or electrical  
  accessories located near the GPS antenna.
* If this screen is displayed repeatedly when starting  
  the vehicle, see your dealer.
Something is interfering with the system’s ability to  
acquire its location. Check the following:
* The vehicle must be in an open area with a clear  
  view of the sky.
* Remove sources of GPS interference like metallic 
  window tint above antenna, or electrical items 
  near antenna (see owner's manual for details).
* Check GPS antenna cable connection.
* Restart the engine and repeat the GPS acquire 
  procedure. If the problem persists, see your dealer.
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System Limitations
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 signals from the Global 
Positioning System (GPS) 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. 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 IssuesThe 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 the 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 under the 
dashboard)
 Cell phones, PDAs, or other  electronic devices docked in a cradle 
or lying loose on the dashboard
 Radar detectors mounted 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 route. Try changing the 
method of routing. See  Changing the 
Routing Method  on page 48. You may 
also have Unverified Area Routing set 
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing  on 
page 87.
Additionally, the mapping database 
contains verified and unverified maps. 
See  Map Overview  on page 6. 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.
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Coverage AreasOperation in Alaska and 
HawaiiCertain functions that rely on a satellite 
signal will not work correctly in Alaska 
and Hawaii. These functions include but 
are not limited to XM radio, automatic 
clock updates, and time zone 
adjustments.AlaskaIf the vehicle was purchased in the 
lower 48 states and driven to Alaska, the 
system cannot display maps. The 
message “Vehicle is out of the 
database...” will be displayed.HawaiiThis section describes the differences in 
navigation system operation for vehicles 
delivered in Hawaii.
XM RadioNavigation-equipped vehicles delivered 
to Hawaii are equipped with XM 
hardware, but XM broadcasting is not 
available; therefore sections of the 
manual that mention XM audio do not 
apply. Vehicles originally delivered to 
the U.S. mainland and shipped to Hawaii 
also have XM, but will not function 
because the XM satellites (aimed toward 
the U.S. mainland) are too far away to 
obtain reception.Map CoverageAll roads displayed on the Hawaii  map 
screens are detailed coverage roads. 
Text related to “unverified” roads or 
areas are not applicable. The following 
topics do not apply in Hawaii:
 Unverified road descriptions (see  page 6 and 87).
 Cautions and pop-up windows related  to unverified roads (see page 64).  Setup entries that relate to turning on 
or off unverified routing (see 
page 87).
 When zooming in and out, there is no  350-mile scale for Hawaii.
Other Map Issues
 See the coverage se ction for a list of 
islands with coverage (see page 110).
 Freeway Exit information does not  exist in Hawaii, so the “Freeway Exit 
Info” icon is not shown on the icon 
bar.
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While I drive, my screen s hows white dots (“breadcrumbs”) 
on it. What do they mean? These are called “breadcrumbs.” If yo
u drive more than 1/2 mile from 
mapped roads, the off-road tracking feature begins to function. See  Off-road 
Tracking  on pages 62 and 94.
How can I get rid of the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) from my 
screen? Go to “Vehicle” in the Setup
 screen (second), and set Off-road Tracking 
to  Off , then return to the map. See page 94.
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 page 91.
When I arrive at my destinati on, the bull’s-eye is shown at a 
different location on  the street. Why? The system calculates the bull’s-eye lo
cation based on the street address 
range allocated for that street. See  Destination Icon on page 57 for an 
example.
My elevation (shown when I touch the vehicle position icon) 
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 Limitations  on page 103.
My elevation is missing on th e “current position” screen. 
Why? If the GPS antenna ca
nnot receive at least four sate llites, the elevation is not 
displayed. Try moving the vehicle into an  open area. If the elevation is zero 
or below sea level, the elevation is also not displayed.
Problem Solution
Frequently Asked Questions
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Glossary
GlossaryThe 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 followed 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 lo cation 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 
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