Navigation System - Information/Testing

05-003

June 7, 2007

*Applies To:
2006-08 Ridgeline With Navigation System - ALL*

2006-08 Ridgeline: PDI of the DVD Navigation System
With Voice Recognition

(Supersedes 05-003, dated June 21, 2006, to update the information marked by the black bar and asterisks)

BACKGROUND
This bulletin provides information for the PDI and testing of the navigation system. These topics are covered:

^ Navigation System Controls

^ Voice Control System

^ Navigation System Setup at PDI

^ Navigation System Limitations

^ 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.





NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLS

Screen - All selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. This is a touch-screen display; you can enter information into the system by touching the images or icons with your finger. For example, you can enter a street name on the displayed keyboard by touching the individual letters.

Rearview Camera (optional) - When you move the shift lever to R, the screen displays what is behind the vehicle. Use the Zoom In/Out button to adjust the brightness of the rearview camera image.

Use a soft cloth and a mild cleaner intended for eyeglasses or computer screens to clean the screen.

MENU button - Press to change the display from the current screen to the Entering a destination by screen. While en route to a destination, press this button to change to the Change route screen.

INFO button - Displays the menu for selecting Setup, Voice Command Help, Calendar, Calculator, Map Legend, and Key to Zagat Ratings.

AUDIO button - Press to display the audio screen.

MAP/GUIDE button - Press to display a map of your current position for casual driving. While en route, press this button to switch between the map and the guidance or direction list screen.

CANCEL button - Press to return to the previous screen.

ZOOM button - Press to change the scale when displaying a map. ZOOM (down arrow) allows you to zoom out to see a larger area and ZOOM (up arrow) allows you to zoom in for greater detail. When a list is displayed, ZOOM (up arrow) and ZOOM (down arrow) can be used to page up and page down.

Joystick/ENT - 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 on the joystick. You can also choose a selection by touching it on the screen and, in most cases you can use the voice control system to make a selection.

OPEN - Folds the screen back to access the CD changer. To raise the screen, press the OPEN button again.





VOICE CONTROL SYSTEM

Voice recognition is controlled by the TALK and BACK buttons on the steering wheel. This is the primary way to give commands to the system. Using the navigation system 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 button 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.

The navigation system communicates through the audio speakers. When the navigation system is giving guidance instructions, it is through the front speakers. When you are using the voice control system to give commands (by pressing the Talk or BACK buttons), the front and rear speakers are muted.

The voice command list can be viewed or heard by pressing the INFO button and selecting Voice Command Help. A tutorial is included to explain 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 judgement, and obey traffic laws while driving.

Improving Voice Recognition

^ Minimize background conversations and noise.

^ 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. 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 and XM Satellite Radio dealer service verification.

2. Make sure the XM radio dealer demo account has been set up (XM stations 000, 001, 007, 009, 047, 122,174, and 247 can be received).

3. If the navigation diagnostic screen (shown below) is displayed, 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 screen, 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 security code for the navigation system. The code is on the navigation anti-theft code card.

* If the anti-theft code card is lost, the navigation serial number can be easily obtained without removing the navigation unit. To get the code, do this:

^ Press and hold the Menu, Map, and Cancel buttons at the same time.

^ At the diagnosis menu, select Unit Check, then Navi ECU. The system runs a brief diagnostic, then the serial number is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

^ Use the navigation Anti-theft code inquiry option in the iN to look up the 4-digit navigation anti-theft code.

^ If the code does not work, call the Warranty department.*

5. The following 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 below, 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:

^ Check the GPS antenna connection on the back of the navigation unit.

^ 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. 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, and do this:

^ 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 and 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 "XM channel 125." The audio display should change to XM channel 125, and show Weather Channel.

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. If the display does not dim automatically, adjust the brightness with the instrument panel brightness control dial.

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, then 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.

NAVIGATION 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 the 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.

- 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 my be incorrect or missing from the system. These are the possible causes:

- 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 not shown correctly 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 not shown correctly 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.

NOTE:
Any time the DVD is removed from the navigation unit, you must do the map matching procedure.

MAP COVERAGE AREAS

The map database covers the 48 contiguous U.S. states and parts of Canada. 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 DVD that provides coverage of northern Canada is available (see ORDERING A DVD).

Map Types

The maps on the screen contain 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, 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 these features:

^ 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 of 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. In the Type a question field, type NAVI and click on the Search button. At the Search Results screen, under the 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. 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:

^ Streets may be missing completely, or shown in the wrong location, or

^ Street address information may be unavailable, and you may be prompted to use the map to locate your destination, or

^ Streets may be 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

*Replacement DVDs can be ordered online at the website. 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 Honda's Disc Fulfillment Center.*

Updated white DVDs with expanded coverage are made available for purchase periodically, usually in the fall. Use the above procedure to order updated DVDs.





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