Navigation System - Controls/Set-Up/Operation
08-027March 2, 2010
Applies To:
2009-11 Pilot With Navigation System - ALL
2009-11 Pilot: PDI of the DVD Navigation System
(Supersedes 08-027, dated May 15, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
In Applies To, 2011 models were added.*
BACKGROUND
This bulletin provides information for the PDI (pre-delivery inspection), including testing, of the navigation system. These topics are covered:
^ Navigation System Controls
^ Voice Control System Operation
^ Navigation System Setup at PDI
^ Map Coverage Areas
^ Hawaii System Setup
^ Ordering a DVD
For more information about the navigation system and its operation, refer to these resources:
- Advanced Technology Guide
- Online University - Use the keyword NAVI for more information about the navigation system.
- Navigation Manual - Besides the one that comes with the vehicle, the navigation manual is also available online. Under Search by Vehicle, keywords NAVIGATION MANUAL.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
None. These procedures are considered part of the normal PDI.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLS
The buttons listed above are used in this bulletin. For more information on the button functions, see Getting Started in the navigation system manual.
VOICE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION
Voice recognition is controlled by the NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK buttons on the steering wheel. This is the primary way to give commands to the system. The system buttons and interface dial are a secondary method to use the navigation system.
NAVI TALK button - Pull and release this button on the steering wheel to activate the voice control system. After pulling and releasing NAVI TALK, wait for the beep, then speak the command.
NAVI BACK button - This button has the same function as the CANCEL button. Pull and release this button to return to the previous display. After the previous display appears, the system prompts you for a command and sounds a beep. Pull the NAVI TALK button to say your next command.
Improving Recognition
If the system does not understand your voice commands, refer to Improving Voice Recognition in the navigation system manual.
NOTE:
^ The navigation system won't respond if you have activated the HFL TALK button. Press the HFL BACK button before using the navigation system.
^ You must be in the driver's seat to use voice commands with the navigation system.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM SETUP AT PDI
The navigation system is basically ready to use when the vehicle is delivered to the dealership. Since the system interfaces with other systems in the vehicle, it is important to ensure that all of the systems are initialized so they will work properly for the customer. To initialize the system, follow this procedure:
NOTE:
If you need to clean the display, do not use shop towels, paper towels, or tissues; they can scratch or damage the display screen.
1. Do the normal PDI of the vehicle, including the audio system. The navigation system voice will not function until the 5-digit anti-theft code for the audio system has been entered.
2. Verify that the XM(R) Satellite Radio dealer demo account is set up by tuning to XM stations 000, 001, 007, 009, 047, 122, 174, and 247. If you receive these stations, the demo account is fully active.
NOTE:
For 2010-11 models with navigation, XM Satellite Radio is free to the customer for the first 3 months. After 3 months, customers must subscribe to XM Satellite Radio to continue receiving coverage by calling 800-852-9696, or going to www.xmradio.com. They will need their XM radio ID (displayed when you tune to channel 0) and a credit card.
3. You may see the factory In-line diagnosis screen below. If so, do the following. If not, go to step 4.
^ Press and hold the MENU, MAP/GUIDE, and CANCEL buttons at the same time until the Select diagnosis items screen comes up. Then release the buttons.
^ Press and hold the MAP/GUIDE button for at least 15 seconds.
^ Select Complete on the display, then select Return twice to exit the diagnostic mode.
4. Start the engine, and move the vehicle outside away from buildings and power lines. Then enter the 4-digit security code for the navigation system. The code is on the Navigation Anti-Theft Code card.
NOTE:
^ If the anti-theft code card is lost, you can find the code on the iN by using the anti-theft code option and the navigation unit serial number.
^ To get the serial number, enter the navigation diagnostic mode by pressing and holding the Menu, Map/Guide, and Cancel buttons at the same time. From the Select Diagnosis items screen, select Detailed Information & Settings, select Unit Check, then select the Navi ECU. The serial number appears at the bottom of the screen. Refer to the navigation system diagnostic mode in the service manual for more detailed information, including screen shots. Alternately, the serial number is on the underside of the navigation unit located under the driver's seat.
^ If you cannot find the code on iN, call the Automobile Warranty Department.
^ If the anti-theft code does not work, try entering 0000 (four zeros) as the code. If the system accepts this, replace the navigation unit.
5. The following instructions appear on the screen (shown below) to indicate that the system is initializing (determining its location from the GPS satellites). Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
The average initialization takes about 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes. If initialization completes within 10 minutes, the display changes to the globe screen.
6. If the system does not initialize within 10 minutes, a second screen (shown) appears. The system is still initializing but will not automatically exit to the globe screen when initialization is complete. Do not immediately follow the instructions on the screen. After 30 minutes, try restarting the vehicle to see if the navigation system completed the initialization. If it did not, follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:
The initialization screen may appear if battery voltage to the navigation unit is disconnected for more than 5 minutes. If this happens, follow the on-screen instructions. If you still cannot get the GPS to initialize, refer to the service manual for diagnostic information.
7. When initialization is complete, the disclaimer screen appears. Select OK.
NOTE:
Do not enter a destination yet. For the navigation system to calculate a route, it must align the current location to a mapped road (map matching). This happens when you start driving.
8. Drive the vehicle at least a half-mile from your dealership, then find a safe place to park. Set the map scale to 1/20 by rotating the interface dial.
^ Make sure the VP (Vehicle Position) icon moves smoothly as you drive and does not jerk from one point to another. Also make sure the icon points in the direction the vehicle is traveling; it does not "dog track" or spin.
^ Make sure the VP icon smoothly follows the vehicle's maneuvers as you make turns.
^ After driving a few hundred feet, the name of the road should appear on the bottom of the screen.
9. With the map screen displayed, press and release the NAVI TALK button.
10. When you hear the beep, say "Find the nearest Honda dealer." The system should display a list of Honda dealers.
11. Rotate the interface dial to highlight your dealership, then push in on the dial.
12. On the Calculate Route to screen, select OK.
13. The system then calculates a route and displays it as a blue line. If you are in a rural area with unverified roads, you may see a blue vector line or a blue/pink dotted line pointing in the direction of your destination.
14. Follow the voice guidance back to your dealership. The voice guidance should work even with the audio system turned off.
15. With the map screen displayed, check the system interaction with the audio system and the subdisplay. Press and release the NAVI TALK button. After the beep, say "XM channel 122." The upper display should change to XM channel 122 and show CNN News.
16. With the map screen displayed, check the system interaction with the climate control system. Turn on the climate control system by selecting AUTO. Then press and release the NAVI TALK button. After the beep, say "Temperature 68 degrees." The climate control system display should change to 68 degrees.
17. The time shown by the system should be correct; the system gets it from the GPS satellites. Depending on the location of your dealership, you may have to adjust the time settings.
^ If you live in an area that does not observe Daylight Saving Time, press the Setup button. Select More, then select Clock Adjustment. Set Auto Daylight Saving Time to OFF.
^ If your dealership is located near a time zone boundary, set Auto Time Zone by GPS to OFF. The clock then keeps the "home" time if the customer routinely drives across the time zone boundary.
18. Press the DISPLAY MODE (*)) button to verify that the display changes between Day, Night, and OFF modes.
19. Press the Setup button, or use the voice control system and say "Setup." Then verify these settings:
^ Volume is set to the midrange.
^ Brightness is set so the display can be seen in bright sunlight.
20. In Setup mode, select More, then Personal Information, then Previous Destinations. Follow the screen prompts to delete all previous destinations except your dealership.
21. Return to the Setup mode, select More, then Vehicle, then Off-road Tracking. Verify that the Off-road Tracking is set to off.
System Limitations or Database Limitations
If you think there are any problems with the navigation system during the PDI, or after installing replacement parts to repair the system, refer to System Limitations and Database Limitations in the navigation system manual. This will help you to avoid replacing components when the issue may be a system characteristic.
The navigation system has these limitations:
^ The GPS (global positioning system) satellites used by the navigation system are operated by the U.S. Department of Defense. For security reasons, certain inaccuracies are built into the GPS. This can cause occasional positioning errors of up to several hundred feet. If the navigation system indicates your position incorrectly, wait several seconds until it corrects itself. The system may also correct itself after you make a turn or cross a road.
^ The GPS antenna receives location information from orbiting satellites. Anything that blocks or interferes with the signal affects accuracy. The GPS signal can be blocked or interfered with (vehicle position shown incorrectly on the map) by:
- Aftermarket metallic window tinting above or to the sides of the GPS antenna.
- Aftermarket vehicle tracking systems mounted near the navigation control unit or display.
- Radar detectors, cell phones, or other aftermarket electronic accessories placed near the navigation control unit or display.
- Outside electrical interference from overhead power or trolley lines or broadcast sources.
- Tall trees or buildings near or over the vehicle. They can cause the system to show the vehicle on an adjacent street. This should automatically correct itself when the obstruction is gone.
^ If the DVD door in the control unit is opened or the DVD is removed, the system will reboot. Scratches or fingerprints on the surface of the DVD can cause system errors. Always handle the DVD by its edges. A DVD with a white label (Canadian vehicles may have a gray label) is used for this system. It cannot be interchanged with a DVD from a different vehicle that has a different-colored label.
See the navigation system manual for more information.
To minimize distractions, always use the voice control system to operate the navigation system while driving. Always verify the audio and visual route information by carefully observing roadway signs, signals, etc. Use your own good judgment, and obey traffic laws while driving.
NOTE:
If the location of your dealership is shown incorrectly or needs to be changed, report it to your DPSM.
MAP COVERAGE AREAS
The map database covers the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, and parts of southern Canada. Coverage for the U.S. contains accurately mapped (verified) metropolitan areas and less accurate (unverified) rural coverage. In Canada, the database covers major metropolitan areas and major roads connecting those metropolitan areas. Coverage extends to about 100 miles from the U.S. border. A gray DVD that provides coverage for northern Canada is also available for purchase. To order a navigation DVD, refer to ORDERING A DVD.
Detailed Coverage and Non-Detailed Coverage
Many cities and metropolitan areas are fully mapped with detailed coverage while rural areas typically have less accurate, incomplete, or non-verified information.
Refer to the Introduction and Getting Started in the navigation system manual for more information.
For a list of current detailed coverage areas by country and state/province, refer to the navigation system manual or website. Select the View Current Coverage Map link, use the pull-down menu to select the vehicle Year and Model, then select View Coverage.
HAWAII SYSTEM SETUP
The white navigation DVD contains maps for the 48 contiguous states, parts of southern Canada, and Hawaii. If the vehicle is sold in Hawaii or relocated from the mainland to Hawaii, you must change the map coverage so the applicable maps are displayed.
1. Press and hold the MENU, MAP/GUIDE, and CANCEL buttons at the same time. The display changes to the main diagnostic menu.
2. Select Coverage area. Then select Hawaii coverage. The system may reboot.
3. Start the vehicle, and move it to an open area so that the system can acquire the GPS signal.
4. After the system has initialized, do the map matching by driving the vehicle on a road until the road name appears at the bottom of the map screen.
NOTE:
^ If a vehicle is relocated from Hawaii to the mainland, you must change the Coverage area to US.
^ When you change the coverage area, any previous destinations, address book, and other system settings are changed to the factory defaults.
^ XM Satellite Radio is not available in Hawaii or Alaska.
ORDERING A DVD
Replacement DVDs can be ordered online, then select ORDER NAVIGATION DVD. You can also call the Honda Disc Fulfillment Center. Both methods require a credit card.
For more information about ordering the correct DVD for the vehicle, refer to Service Bulletin 05-032, Navigation System Information and DVD Information and Inspection.
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