Navigation System - Information/Operation/Set-Up
05-040August 5, 2006
*Applies To:
2006-07 Accord - ALL
2006-07 Accord Hybrid - ALL*
2006-07 Accord/Accord Hybrid: PDI of the DVD Navigation System With Voice Recognition
(Supersedes 05-040, dated September 23, 2005)
Updated information is shown with asterisks.
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
^ Ordering a DVD
For more detailed information on system operation, refer to the navigation system manual.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
None; these procedures are considered part of the normal PDI.
*NOTE:
Contact your district parts and service manager or zone manager for approval prior to replacing a damaged or missing navigation DVD. A damaged or missing DVD cannot be replaced under warranty unless it is damaged by a failure within the navigation unit.*
NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLS
MAP/GUIDE button - Press to display the map screen. When en route, press this button to switch among the map, guidance, and direction list screens.
CANCEL button - Press to cancel the current screen and return to the previous screen.
JOYSTICK/ENT button - The joystick moves left, right, up, and down. Use it to highlight menu selections, scroll through lists, or look around in maps. After making a selection in a menu or list, choose the selection by pushing in the joystick. In most cases, you can enter a selection into the system by using the voice control system, highlighting the item and pushing in on the joystick, or by touching the appropriate item you wish to select.
ZOOM buttons - Press to change the scale when displaying a map. ZOOM (Down) allows you to zoom out to see a larger area and ZOOM (Up) allows you to zoom in for greater detail. When a list is displayed, ZOOM (Up) and ZOOM (Down) can be used to page up or page down.
MENU button - Press to display the Enter destination by screen. When en route to a destination, press this button to display the Change route by screen.
INFO button - Press to display the screen for selecting Voice Command Help, the Calendar, or the Calculator.
AUDIO button - Press to display the audio screen. For more information on audio system features, see the "Audio" section of the owner's manual.
SETUP button - Press to display the setup screens. From these screens, you can change and update information in the system.
SCREEN - All selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. The display is a "touch-screen." You enter information into the system by touching the images (icons) on the screen with your finger. For example, if you need to enter a street name, a keyboard will be displayed. You can type in the street name by saying or selecting the individual characters on the screen. Clean the screen with a soft damp cloth. You may use a mild cleanser intended for use on LCDs (liquid crystal displays). Harsher chemicals may damage the screen.
NOTE:
Avoid using anything other than your fingers on the screen. Sharp objects can damage the touch sensitive membrane.
Other buttons - See the owner's manual.
VOICE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION
Voice recognition is controlled by the TALK and BACK buttons. This is intended as the primary way to give commands to the system. Using the buttons and touching the screen allow the passenger to operate the system and should be considered a secondary method for the driver.
TALK - Press and release this button to activate the voice control system. After pressing and releasing TALK, wait for the beep, then speak the command.
BACK - This does the same function as the CANCEL button. Press this button to return to the previous display. After the previous display appears, the system prompts you for a command, and then beeps. Press and release the TALK button to give the desired command.
Microphone - Receives voice commands.
The navigation system communicates through the audio speakers. The navigation system gives guidance instructions through the front speakers. When you are using the voice control system to give commands (by pressing the TALK and BACK buttons), the front and rear speakers are muted.
You can view or hear the voice command list by pressing the INFO button and selecting Voice Command Help. A tutorial is included that explains the operation of the voice control system. Refer to the quick start guide and the navigation system manual for detailed 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.
Improving Recognition
^ Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command you are giving. Refer to the navigation system manual.
^ Close the windows and the moonroof.
^ Set the fan speed to low (1 or 2).
To help the system understand your voice commands, follow these guidelines:
^ Adjust the airflow from the vents so that it does not blow against the microphone on the ceiling.
^ After pressing the TALK button, wait for the beep, then give a voice command.
^ Give a voice command clearly, in a natural speaking voice, without pausing between words.
NOTE:
^ If the system cannot recognize your voice command, speak louder.
^ If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, the system may misinterpret your voice commands.
^ If you speak a command with something in your mouth, or with a heavy accent, the system may misinterpret your voice commands.
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.
1. Do the normal PDI of the vehicle, including the audio system.
2. *Make sure the XM(R) Satellite Radio dealer demo account has been set up (XM stations 000, 001, 174, and 247 can be received).*
3. You could possibly see this factory navigation diagnostic screen. If so, then do this:
^ Press and hold the Menu, Map/Guide, and Cancel buttons at the same time until the Select diagnosis 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 model.
*NOTE:
This screen will reappear at every key ON (II) cycle unless you do the above procedure.*
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 (Interactive Network) by using the anti-theft code option and the serial number of the navigation control unit. If the card with the serial number cannot be located, you can obtain the serial number from the Navi ECU Diagnostic menu screen (refer to the service manual), or from the back of the navigation control unit under the trunk).
^ 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 zeroes) as the code. If the system accepts this, replace the navigation control unit.
5. The instructions appear on the screen to indicate 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 not, follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:
The initialization screen may appear after battery voltage to the navigation control unit has been disconnected for more than 5 minutes. If this occurs, follow the on-screen instructions. If you are still unable to obtain GPS initialization, refer to the service manual for diagnostic information.
7. When initialization is complete, the disclaimer screen appears. Touch OK.
NOTE:
Do not enter a destination yet. In order for the navigation system to calculate a route, it must align the current location to a mapped road (map matching). This will occur when you start driving.
8. Drive the vehicle at least a half mile from your dealership, then find a safe place to park.
^ 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 you are driving on should appear on the bottom of the screen.
9. With the map screen displayed, press and release the TALK button.
10. When you hear the beep, say "find the nearest Honda dealer." The system should display a list of Honda dealers.
11. Use the joystick to select your dealership by highlighting it, then pushing in on the joystick.
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 pointing in the direction of your destination, or a blue/pink dotted line.
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. Press and release the TALK button. After the beep, say "Radio 95.5 FM". The audio display should change to FM frequency 95.5.
16. With the map screen displayed, check the system interaction with the climate control system. Press and release the 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 a state or the part of the state that does not use Daylight Savings Time, select Setup. Select More, then select Clock Adjustment. Set Auto Daylight Savings 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. Turn the headlights on and off to verify that the display dims with the headlights on. If not, select Setup, and set the display mode to AUTO.
19. Select Setup, or use the voice control system and say "Setup." Then verify these settings by touch or with the joystick:
^ Volume is set to the midrange.
^ Brightness is set so the display can be seen in bright sunlight.
20. In Setup, select More, then Personal Information, then Previous Destinations. Follow the screen prompts to delete all previous destinations except your dealership.
21. Return to the Main menu; if necessary, clean the screen with a soft damp cloth. You may use a mild cleaner intended for eyeglasses or computer screens. Harsher chemicals may damage the screen.
NOTE:
Do not use shop towels, paper towels, or tissues; they can scratch or damage the screen.
System Limitations
These issues could arise during the PDI, or after installing replacement parts to repair the system. Refer to the navigation system manual or the quick start guide for basic operation.
The navigation system has these limitations:
^ The GPS 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 routes calculated by the system may not always be what you consider to be the most direct ones. Try different routing methods to obtain the best route. Even the direction your vehicle is pointing influences the route calculation.
^ Since businesses fail or move to new locations, some information may be inaccurate. Also, route guidance may conflict with actual road conditions such as street closures, construction, and detours.
^ Occasionally, the navigation system may reboot due to excess cold, heat, or shock, or from recalculating a route too many times. Rebooting does not necessarily indicate a need for service.
^ The GPS antenna receives location information from orbiting satellites. Anything that blocks or interferes with the signal will affect 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 (middle of the rear shelf, or the dashboard for Hybrid).
- Aftermarket vehicle theft location 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 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.
^ In some cases, a city name, road name, or address range may be incorrect or missing from the system. The possible causes are:
- The city name may be listed under a larger metropolitan area, or as an unincorporated area. Try selecting the street name first. If it is a smaller city in a rural area, only the main road may be shown.
- If the street name cannot be found, is shown incorrectly on the map, or is not drawn correctly, it may be because it is a new road, or it is in an unverified area.
^ If the location of your dealership is shown incorrectly or needs to be changed, report it to your service manager or DPSM. The reporting form is on ISIS.
^ If the DVD door in the control unit is opened or the DVD removed, the system will reboot. A DVD with a white label is used for this system. It cannot be interchanged with a DVD from a different vehicle that has a different-colored label.
MAP COVERAGE AREAS
The map database covers the 48 contiguous U.S. states and parts of Canada. The map coverage for the U.S. has 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 of northern Canada is available (see ORDERING A DVD).
Map Types
The maps that you view on the screen consist of two types of roads: verified roads and unverified roads.
Verified roads have been driven by the database vendor. Information about the road's average speed, turn restrictions, or whether it is a one-way street are contained in the navigation system. Roads within metropolitan areas (detailed coverage), interstate freeways, and major roads connecting cities are typically verified. They can be recognized on the screen (daytime setting) as the darker-colored roads.
Unverified roads may be found in rural areas. The information about these roads may have inaccuracies. Therefore, they are shown for reference only. They can be recognized on the screen (daytime setting) as a light brown color.
Guidance in unverified areas depends on the setting for unverified routing made during setup. If the setting is OFF you will see a dotted blue vector line pointing to your destination when driving in an unverified area. You will have to manually choose roads from the map to get to your destination. If the setting is ON, then you will see a blue/pink route line and receive route guidance. Pop-up cautionary boxes appear while on the route to alert you when entering unverified areas.
NOTE:
This feature is set to OFF from the factory.
Detailed Coverage
Many cities and metropolitan areas are fully mapped.
Detailed map coverage includes:
^ Roads with names
^ Service roads without names that serve as access to rest areas along motorways
^ Main paved roads without names that are within or lead to included polygons (places such as large shopping centers, universities, golf courses, parks, etc.)
^ Paved roads without names that are used only by public vehicles
^ Ferry connections for automobiles via rail or boat
^ Walkways with names and addresses
^ Undefined traffic areas with more than 10,800 square feet
^ Ramps, roundabouts, special traffic figures, turn lanes, and U-turn lanes
^ Service roads
^ Pedestrian streets and pedestrian zones For a list of current detailed coverage areas by country and state/province, refer to the navigation system manual for the current model year or the Honda Web site, www honda.com. Select the Honda Automobiles link, then in the Type a question field, type "Navi," and click on the Search button. At the Search Results screen, under Order the Satellite Navigation DVD, select the right here link.
Non-Detailed Coverage
Cities and towns in the non-detailed map coverage area may have incomplete mapping. Only major federal, state, and county roads leading to and through these cities and towns are mapped. These verified roads are shown in black. All other streets are unverified, and are shown in light brown. If you see an asterisk (*) next to the city name, it is for one of these reasons:
^ Streets may be missing completely, or shown in the wrong location.
^ Street address information may be unavailable, and you may be prompted to use the map to locate your destination.
^ Streets may be either named incorrectly, or have no name (unnamed road).
Guidance in unverified areas depends on the setting for Unverified routing made during setup. See "Driving to Your Destination" in the navigation system manual for more information.
ORDERING A DVD
*NOTE:
If your dealership removes the navigation DVD prior to delivery to the customer (to prevent theft, etc.), make sure the DVD is stored in a jewel case or paper sleeve that is clearly marked with the VIN of the vehicle from which it was removed. The DVD must be the same version that was shipped with the vehicle; otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to the navigation system. The DVD must also be free of scratches or smudges that can cause the system to malfunction.*
Replacement DVDs can be ordered online at wwwhonda.com. Select the Honda Automobiles link, then in the Type a question field, type "Navi," and click on the Search button. At the Search Results screen under Order the Satellite Navigation DVD, select the right here link. You can also call 888-291-4675.
Updated white DVDs, with updated coverage, are made available for purchase periodically, usually in the fall. Use the above procedure to purchase updated DVDs.
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