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Driving to Your Destination
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Viewing the Routes...........................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Map Scrolling ........Orientation......52 By Today’s Destinations ....38 Displaying Current Location ..19 Destination Icon......53 Editing Today’s Destination List ..System Function Diagram .....20 Landmark Icons ......53 Adding Destinations to the List..Showing Icons on the Map....2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 31SJC8100...
  • Page 2 System Limitations ....Information Screen ......65 Edit Avoid Area........ Database Limitations....Edit Waypoint Search Area ..... Set Up ..........65 Guidance Mode........ Voice Command Help ....65 Customer Assistance....Vehicle...........88 Calendar.........66 Reporting Errors ......100 Off-road Tracking......Entering Your Schedule ....2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Honda Automobile Customer Climate Control Commands ..126 Service ........100 Temperature Voice Visiting Your Dealer ....101 Commands........127 Obtaining a Navigation Update Radio Voice Commands....127 .........101 CD Voice Commands....128 Changing the DVD ......102 Information Screen Voice PC Card ........102 Commands........128...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Address Book. The back of this manual contains: • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • Troubleshooting Guide • Glossary of Terms • Voice Command List 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 5: Accessories Precautions

    GPS antenna under the dashboard. to the side of the road if you need more Signal noise emanating from these time to look at the screen or operate the devices can cause intermittent controls. disruption of the navigation system. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 6: Map Overview

    “Verified” Road roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you are unsure, proceed with caution. Always use your own good judgment, and obey traffic laws while driving. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 7 “to go” is based on a fixed average speed of 25 mph “to go” and distance for the roads used for your route. for these roads. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 8: User Agreement

    • The Licensors do not guarantee to the Navigation System” (the “DVD”), duplicated, or otherwise modified, in customer that the functions included which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., whole or in part, without the express in the DVD meet the specific LTD. software, ALPINE written permission of the Licensors.
  • Page 9 7013, as applicable. Manufacturers are display are for your information and alleging loss, costs, expense, damages the Licensors, including HONDA convenience, and in no way implies or injuries (including injuries resulting MOTOR CO., LTD., 2-1-1 Minami...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    See page or 47. MAP/GUIDE button CANCEL button Screen CANCEL button Cancels the current screen and returns to ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT)buttons the previous screen display. Joystick/ENT button OPEN/CLOSE button 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 11 OPEN/CLOSE button Tilts the screen down to access the CD changer. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 12: Voice Control Basics

    See Voice Command Index on page a list of voice commands. NAVI TALK NAVI BACK button button NOTE: While using the voice control system, all of the speakers are muted. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 13: Using The Voice Control System

    See the prompts as required. adjust the vents. the Voice Recognition Feedback setting in Set up. • Lower the A/C fan speed during voice recognition operation. • Close the windows and the sunroof. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 14: Selecting An Item (Button) On The Screen

    If items are grayed out (very dark colored), this means that they cannot be • Touch the item on the screen. selected. • Use the joystick to move the highlighting to the item, then push in on the joystick. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 15: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    For example: • To select the letter “A”: Say, “A”; “Alpha”; or “Apple.” • To select the letter “M”: Say, “M”; “Mike”; or “Mary.” 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 16: System Start-Up

    List. The system The OK button does not appear displays a list of names that most closely immediately. It appears after the matches your input. software is loaded. See Keyboard Layout in the Set up screen (second). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 17 OK. 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. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 18: Map Screen Legend

    Blue/Green: Cemetery Matte Blue: University NOTE: See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation. NOTE: If you move the joystick over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 19: Map Screen Description

    GPS information. The system elevation destination. Press the MENU button to may not agree with elevations shown on return to the Enter destination by roadside elevation signs, and may screen. fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 20: System Function Diagram

    (orange). You are provided with map/voice guidance, routing cautions, and a direction list. While driving to your destination, use the voice control system as much as possible to interact with the navigation, audio, and climate control systems (green). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 21: Entering A Destination

    NOTE: not the exact address. NOTE: If you have no home address entered, the system prompts you for one. If Previous Destinations is grayed out, there is no Previous Destination entered. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 22: By Address

    For want is displayed on the screen, say your convenience, you do not have to “Select current city.” If your desired enter both city and street. destination is in another city, say or enter that city. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 23 “E as in Edward?” You should answer “Yes.” Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 24: Selecting The Street

    Enter street name screen. automatically determine that for you, for each letter. Say the street name by saying individual based on your entered city and street letters or numbers, one at a time. number. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 25: Entering The Street Number

    Select the desired city from the list. The system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 42). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 26: By Intersection

    Use the voice displayed. For your convenience, you control system and say the name of the do not have to enter both city and street. state or use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the state. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 27 Most of the cities and towns for that state are Alternatively, to improve voice listed. recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Street

    “Edward” instead of “E.” name you entered at the top of the list. See page for a list of available words Select the number (1-6) of the desired for each letter. street from the list. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 29: By Places

    This is the quickest way to the desired intersection from the Select find it. an intersection screen. The system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 42). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 30: Finding The Place By Category

    The Category option gives you a list of The subcategories are: Acura Dealers, enter the keyword “Bucks.” The list Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc. categories or types of businesses to will include all restaurants that have select from with the following screen: the letters “bucks”...
  • Page 31 Types. Some restaurants may be only restaurants with Zagat Reviews, Information, Train Station, etc. miscategorized. say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2007 Only. You can view the complete Zagat Review for a selected restaurant by selecting the “Z” icon. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 32 If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the keyword. The system starts searching for places that match the entered keyword. If you see your desired place, select it from the list. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 33: Finding The Place By Name

    Select the number (1-4) of the desired destination from the list. Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 42). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 34: Finding The Place By Phone Number

    Food, Decor, Service - When you select Food, Decor, or Service, the restaurant will be listed by rating value. Cost - When you select Cost, the restaurant will be listed by the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 35: By Map Input

    If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. Then push in on the joystick to select an area. The address of the road segment will appear at the top of the screen. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 36: Showing The Map Of City

    Calculate route to When you have the cross hairs in the screen (see Driving to Your Destination desired area, push in on the joystick. on page 42). The map scale changes to a closer view. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 37: Showing The Map Of Continental Usa

    If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 38: By Today's Destinations

    See Edit Avoid Area on page 85. • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 123. NOTE: If Today’s Destinations is grayed out, there is no Today’s Destination entered. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 39: Editing Today's Destination List

    Today’s Destination list is will guide you to the destination already full (five destinations have been according to the order of the list. When stored). you reach the destination, it will be automatically removed from the list. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 40: By Address Book

    If the PIN has not been entered, the desired destination. After you select it, system displays the list after you select the system then displays the Calculate User 1 or User 2. route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 42). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 41: Adding Addresses To The Personal Address Book

    The system then includes page 42). them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 85. • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 123. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 42: Driving To Your Destination

    Destination list is already full (five destination you have entered. See destinations have been stored). Edit Avoid Area on page 85. • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 123. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 43: Changing The Routing Method

    Change Routing Method, and the the day. Roads” are also available. screen changes to: NOTE: If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then “Minimize Freeways” and “Minimize Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is normal. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 44: Viewing The Routes

    You can change the method for calculating the route by using the voice control system and saying “Next” or “Previous” or by touching Next or Prev. The system will display another calculated route. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 45: Viewing The Destination Map

    See Unverified Area Routing on page a detailed explanation of how to enable unverified routing, and the related cautions and disclaimers. NOTE: You can always view the entire route by simply saying, “Display entire route.” 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 46: Guidance Prompts

    Blue-pink unverified route line in a single window, and the voice will (unverified routing on) remind you of both of them at the same time. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 47: Map Screen Legend

    (see Off-road Tracking on page 57) Vehicle Position(see page 58) (Use voice command, “Display current location,” or touch the icon to show the current location.) NOTE: See Map Legend from the Information screen for further explanation (see page 68). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 48: Guidance Screen

    Voice Button • Current maneuvers and those within (announces next driving instruction) 1000 feet will show on the (see page 46) Countdown bar, indicating the Milestone to Destination (see page 48) distance until the next maneuver. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 49: Distance And Time To Destination

    (“i” icon) on the right end of the items in the direction list. If no exit info icon is shown on the list, the Exit Info. is grayed out. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 50: Exit Info

    NOTE: To turn on “Freeway exit information” on the map screen, display the icon bar and select the “i” icon (see page 55). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 51: Map Scale

    Waypoint “flag” icons page NOTE: • You can change between miles or kilometers in Set up (see Units on page 90). • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 123. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 52: Map Orientation

    “Heading Up” current vehicle location. press either the MAP/GUIDE, the CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button on the steering wheel. NOTE: The red arrow in both heading symbols always shows the direction north. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 53: Destination Icon

    (POIs) is displayed. Tip: • For information on the available When on a route, you can view a map voice commands, see Voice showing your destination. Using voice Command Index on page 123. control, say “Display destination map.” 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 54 Driving to Your Destination For some icons you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Honda Dealers, are always shown. The table below shows the features for each icon type. Some Points of Interest (POIs) like Police Stations are not shown as an icon, but you can still locate the nearest one with the voice command, “Find nearest Police station.”...

  • Page 55: Showing Icons On The Map

    Touch the icons to select (goes blue) or remove them (symbol is gray). You can also display or hide the same icons by using the “Display” or “Hide” voice commands (see page 124) 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 56 (blue). This procedure is explained below. If you select Other Icons from the Select category for icon settings screen, the other icons options are Exit, and save your settings by selecting displayed: Done. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 57: Going Off The Route

    Set up screen (second) is set to On 150 miles; dots at the beginning of the (see page 88). trail will start disappearing when you exceed that distance. When you reach a mapped road, the system stops displaying dots. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 58: Viewing/Saving The Current Location

    While sitting at a stoplight the same spot. you notice a curio shop on the corner, but do not have time to visit it right now. You can save the location to select as a destination at a later date. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 59: Pop-Ups And Disclaimers

    “Avoid Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on page 85). • Your route includes unverified areas • You actually entered an unverified (see Unverified Area Routing on area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 81). page 81). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 60: Changing The Route

    “Today’s Destinations” is probably a • Detour (page 62). better choice (see By Today’s • Change routing method (page 62). Destinations on page 38). • Cancel the current route (page 63). • Back to the current route (page 63). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 61 From Places Around the Destination, the system displays matches in a spiral pattern outward from the destination. The search “corridor” distance value can be changed in Edit Waypoint Search Area in Set up (see page 87). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 62: Reroute: Avoid Streets

    See avoid, you cannot choose specific Changing the Routing Method on streets you want to use. page for details. The route is re-calculated to reflect the changes you made to the waypoint(s). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 63: Changing Your Destination

    If you have entered a “Go home” again. If not, reposition the cross hairs address, then the system will display a with the joystick, then push in on the confirmation screen. joystick again to see the new address. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 64: Entering A Destination From The Menu Screen (While On Route)

    “Cancel” or “Back.” • If you wish to change the route method, say or select CHANGE METHOD. • For additional information on changing the routing method, see Changing the Routing Method on page 43. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 65: Information Features

    You can select an item by saying either did not select OK on the initial the line number or the item name. Disclaimer screen. See System Start-up on page 16. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 66: Calendar

    For a listing of all voice commands, see Press Stop to stop the reading. Voice Command Index on page 123. Dates with an icon indicate there is a schedule entry for that date. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 67: Entering Your Schedule

    To remove the schedule, say or out. Select a new day and the display select Delete. returns to the Edit schedule screen with a new date. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 68: Map Legend

    Disclaimer screen. legend. standard hand held calculator. • For more information, refer to System Start-up on page 16. Unit Conversion Values entered on the calculator can be converted from one unit to another (e.g., inches-to-millimeters). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 69: Unit Conversion

    (including drink and tip). NOTE: • If you do not enter a value to be converted, only “Temperature” units are selectable. • Conversions using negative value may produce meaningless or physically impossible values. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 70 Main Menu Information Features Use the joystick or touch the scroll bar to scroll through the Key to Zagat Ratings screens. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 71: System Set-Up

    Voice Command Index on page 123. the bar. Tip: If you are having trouble viewing the screen in bright lighting conditions, try increasing the brightness. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 72: Display

    Day mode change with use headlights during the day, and want (switches to Day mode). the headlights on/off. to temporarily override Night mode. You control the setting. However, the screen in Day mode will be extremely bright at night. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 73: Guidance Prompts

    Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each following table. setting when the display is in either Setting Distance before maneuver daytime or nighttime mode. About About Just before mile mile maneuver Normal Yes* Yes* (factory default) *Uses street name in guidance phrase. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 74: Personal Information

    User 1 and User 2. For example, if User 1 has 150 addresses, User 2 can only have 50. You can add, modify, and delete information in the personal Address Book list. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 75 Touch Done when finished. Address from the Enter destination by screen (see page 22). NOTE: You can always re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry. “Address” is the only required field. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 76 Follow the on- Number” field. screen prompts to add, change or delete a category. If you delete a category that was used to categorize addresses, the category for those addresses becomes “UNFILED.” 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 77: Home Address

    Done. To leave the screen, press the CANCEL button. NOTE: If your Home address cannot be found in the system then, while located on the street close to your home, select “Current Position” when entering the “Edit Address” field. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 78: Pin Number

    PIN, touch the Do not use PIN display changes to: button. 3. Enter your four-digit PIN and select Done. If you do not wish to use a PIN, select Do not use PIN. NOTE: The factory default is no PIN. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 79: User Name

    Enter the name, and say or the line number, using the joystick, or select Done to leave the screen. touching it on the screen. NOTE: To cancel the deletion of Previous Destinations, press the CANCEL button before performing step 4. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 80: Routing & Guidance

    If Rerouting is set to Automatic and default (Automatic). you deviate from the route, you will see “Recalculating ...” at the top of the screen for several seconds as the system calculates a new route. This is followed by new routing instructions. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 81: Unverified Area Routing

    A direction list is typically not available. However, A direction list is provided showing street names and turn depending on your route, directions are provided to symbols in pink. help you reach the first available verified road. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 82 1/4 mile map scales, or the 80, 200, and 400 meter map scales. Because both routes bypass or use unverified streets, an initial Disclaimer screen is provided. It is recommended that you stop and review the map. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 83 In both cases, when you actually enter the unverified street, a short caution will remind you. You will see and hear this short caution message whenever you enter unverified areas. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 84 These guidance maneuvers are only a suggestion. You should always confirm that the maneuver is possible. A direction list is also provided that shows any unverified roads in a blue color, with pink arrows pointing to the next maneuver. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 85: Edit Avoid Area

    Use the joystick to move the crosshairs (red circle) to the desired start point and push in the joystick to “set” the start point. Then move the joystick in a straight or diagonal direction to encompass the area to be avoided. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 86 To “re-draw” the area, touch Cancel and repeat the area selection process. If your selected area contains a freeway, the system will prompt you with a pop-up box saying, “Do you want to avoid freeways?” 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 87: Edit Waypoint Search Area

    Edit for “Edit Waypoint Search “Find nearest gas station,” that are Area,” and then choose the desired also available when viewing the map search distance for either “On screen. Freeways” or “On Surface Street.” 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 88: Guidance Mode

    NOTE: again. See Map Screen Legend on page 18. The Guidance Mode can also be selected on the Icon Selection screen. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 55. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 89: Correct Vehicle Position

    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. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 90: System Information

    Units (mile or km) Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on Allows you to select the units for the page 101. entire system (mile or km). When finished, say or select Return to return to the previous screen. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 91: Clock Adjustment

    • DST (Daylight Savings Time) 2008. Selection (Change DST schedule) • Time Adjustment (Adjust your clock) • Reset button (resets this screen’s settings to factory defaults) 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 92: Auto Time Zone By Gps

    When driving near a time zone government, and returned back to the boundary, the displayed time zone may previous “April-October” schedule. If fluctuate between the two zone times. so, simply change the schedule in this setting back to the “April-October” schedule. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 93: Color

    • Choose Black (factory default) as • Choose White (factory default) as the Night color to obtain the best the Window color to obtain the best nighttime display contrast. display contrast. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 94: System Initialization

    • Map matching to align the GPS NOTE: coordinates to a place on the map The anti-theft security code is unrelated (displays current street at the bottom to your optional Navigation system PIN of the map). (for Personal or Home Address). 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 95: Gps Initialization

    The green GPS icon should complete. Your system is now ready to During this procedure the vehicle appear in the upper left corner of the use. should be out in the open with a clear screen. view of the sky. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 96: System Limitations

    • Radar detectors mounted on the dash itself while you drive. driving in these unverified areas. • Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle location systems mounted near the navigation unit • Other after-market audio electronic devices mounted near the navigation unit 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 97 A reboot can be caused by a number of things, such as extreme temperatures or shock from bumpy roads. It does not necessarily indicate a problem that requires service. If this happens frequently, please see your dealer. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 98: Database Limitations

    • Road, traffic or traffic facilities restaurant is now a jewelry store). The safety, or conditions number of these inaccuracies increases • Weather conditions the longer you go without an update. • Special events • Pavement characteristics or conditions 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...
  • Page 99 Rights Reserved. program, or from changed conditions • EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. not noted above. 2003. All Rights Reserved. • ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright © [2003] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights reserved. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System...

  • Page 100: Customer Assistance

    Limitations on page 96, or Honda Navi online at: Troubleshooting on page 119. America Honda Motor Co., Inc. http://update.navteq.com/, or to Honda Customer Service Honda Customer Services. MS 500-2N-7A • If the error involves a light brown 1919 Torrance Blvd.

  • Page 101: Visiting Your Dealer

    Main Menu Customer Assistance Visiting Your Dealer Obtaining a Navigation • Call Honda Customer Relations (see “Honda Automobile Customer We strive to make this manual as Update DVD Service”) complete as possible and to answer all Honda is continually expanding the questions regarding operation of the •...

  • Page 102: Changing The Dvd

    Slide the DVD into the slot. The DVD is automatically pulled into the control unit. Make sure you close the door. PC card slot 2008 Ridgeline 102 Navigation System...

  • Page 103: Coverage Areas

    - including Osceola County Stockton Area Routing on page 81. Pensacola Southern California Area Tallahassee Colorado Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Metro - including Pasco and Manatee Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs/ Counties Ski Resorts Metro area - including Ft. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 103...
  • Page 104 - including Lake County, IN and Lansing Metro Dekalb County, IL Louisiana Northern Michigan Resort area - East St. Louis Metro including Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Baton Rouge Moline Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne City, New Orleans Metro Peoria Shreveport 2008 Ridgeline 104 Navigation System...
  • Page 105 York City Metro, Albany, Glen Falls, Lincoln (Lancaster County) Youngstown Schenectady, Troy Omaha Ithaca Oklahoma Nevada Lake Placid Oklahoma City Oneonta Las Vegas Metro Tulsa Rochester - including cities in Reno/Lake Tahoe Sacramento-Reno-Lake Tahoe-Yuba Monroe County Oregon Syracuse Bend 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 105...
  • Page 106 City, Hopewell, Kent, and Prince Beaufort Midland/Odessa Metro George Counties Charleston San Antonio Metro Winchester Charlotte South Padre Island Washington Columbia Utah Greenville/Spartanburg - including Bellingham Moab additional cities in Greenville and Portland-Salem Ogden Spartanburg Counties Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia Metro - 2008 Ridgeline 106 Navigation System...

  • Page 107: Canada Detailed Coverage Areas

    Fort Saskatchewan Sheboygan Point Roberts (Community) also Leduc Wausau listed in USA Washington St Cities Lethbridge Wyoming Medicine Hat Fraser Valley Cheyenne Spruce Grove Abbottsford Jackson Ski Resorts St. Albert Chilliwack Stony Plain Mission Strathcona County 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 107...
  • Page 108 Victoria Brampton Whitby View Royal Caledon Halton Mississauga Squamish-Lillooet Burlington Whistler Simcoe Halton Mills Kamloops Adjala-Tosorontio Milton Barrie Oakville MANITOBA Bradford West Gwillimbury East St Paul Clearview Hamilton Headingley Essa Hamilton West St Paul Innisfil 2008 Ridgeline 108 Navigation System...
  • Page 109 Kawartha Lakes York Lambton Deux-Montagnes Lanark Aurora Deux-Montagnes Leeds and Granville Ease Gwillimbury Lennox and Addington Georgina Oka Paroisse Middlesex King Pointe-Calumet Muskoka Markham St-Eustache Northumberland Newmarket St-Joseph-du-Lac Oxford Richmond Hill Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac Perth Vaughan Peterborough Whitchurch-Stouffville 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 109...
  • Page 110 Les Pays-D´en-Haut St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil L’Ile-Cadieux Lac-des-Seize-Îles L’Ile-Perrot LaJemmerais Morin-Heights Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perrot Piedmont Longueuil Pincourt Ste-Adolphe-d´Howard Ste-Julie St-Lazare St-Sauveur Terrasse-Vaudreuil Laval Ste-Adèle Vaudreuil-Dorion Laval Ste-Anne-des-Lacs Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac Ste-Marguerite-Estèrel Les Laurentides SASKATCHEWAN Wentworth-Nord Amherst Regina Longueuil Arundel Saskatoon Barkmere Longueuil 2008 Ridgeline 110 Navigation System...
  • Page 111 If you desire additional map coverage Trans Canada Hwy (in Calgary) Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy (in information, contact Honda Customer Kamloops) Services or go to www.honda.com and Hwy-99 between Vancouver and Roads in the province of Saskatchewan select "Honda Automobiles", enter Whistler "navi"...

  • Page 112: Frequently Asked Questions

    The basic guidance phrase uses a studio-recorded voice, but the street name command, or reads the destination address it sounds strange. is pronounced by the system using a machine-generated voice. What causes this? Consequently, the name may be mispronounced or sound strange at times. 2008 Ridgeline 112 Navigation System...
  • Page 113 I forget the PIN for Home, or the PIN for personal addresses PINs are optional. See information regarding PINs on page 78. Your dealer (User 1 or User 2). How do I reset it? can reset the PIN for you. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 113...
  • Page 114 I arrive at an intersection. Is there intersecting road. Large differences is vehicle position can indicate a anything wrong? temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page 96. 2008 Ridgeline 114 Navigation System...
  • Page 115 If the GPS antenna cannot receive at least four satellites, the elevation is not Why? displayed. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. If the elevation is zero, or below sea level, the elevation is also not displayed. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 115...
  • Page 116 I found some errors in the database. How do I report them? Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major errors, you can report them following the instructions on page 100. 2008 Ridgeline 116 Navigation System...
  • Page 117 The time zone borders are only approximated in the system. Depending on though I am not near the time zone. Why is this? the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can be erratic. See page 92. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 117...
  • Page 118 If you cannot find it, your dealer can help you out. I speak a language other than English. When will other This is being considered as a future enhancement. languages be available for the navigation system? 2008 Ridgeline 118 Navigation System...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Please operate climate control after starting engine. The engine needs to be running in order to operate the climate control. * If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 119...

  • Page 120: Glossary

    See page page for a list of the customer open area. for a list of these areas. FAQs, and troubleshooting LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The information. navigation screen. 2008 Ridgeline 120 Navigation System...
  • Page 121 Set up screen. The user can use Calendar message. See Calendar on shown in black on the map. them to return to a mapped road. The page 66. bottom of the navigation screen will say “Not on a digitized road” 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 121...
  • Page 122 VP change direction on the map as you turn. Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings information provided by Zagat Survey. See the Information screen on page for an explanation of the ratings. 2008 Ridgeline 122 Navigation System...

  • Page 123: Voice Command Index

    Voice command help you so that you do not need to memorize How long to the destination? (when all of them. on route, tells the time to destination) 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 123...

  • Page 124: Navigation Display Commands

    2 mile (3 km) scale 5 mile (8 km) scale 15 mile (24 km) scale 50 mile (80 km) scale 150 mile (240 km) scale 350 mile (560 km) scale Max zoom in Max zoom out Go home 2008 Ridgeline 124 Navigation System...

  • Page 125: Find Place Commands

    & detailing clothing store truck stop motorcycle dealers grocery store restaurant (all restaurant types) roadside assistance home improvement store American restaurant check cashing mall Californian restaurant currency exchange office supply store Chinese restaurant 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 125...

  • Page 126: Climate Control Commands

    Climate control fresh air Climate control recirculate Climate control vent Climate control bi-level (Vent and floor) Climate control floor Climate control floor and defrost Fan speed up Fan speed down Fan speed # (#:1-7) 2008 Ridgeline 126 Navigation System...

  • Page 127: Temperature Voice Commands

    Radio preset # (#: 1-6) and Off. Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6) Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6) Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6) Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6) Radio auto select* Radio scan* 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 127...

  • Page 128: Cd Voice Commands

    Display Day (screen goes dark, route * Repeating these commands switches guidance stops) (toggles) the function between On Display Night and Off. Display Auto Contrast adjust Guidance Prompts normal Guidance Prompts maximum/max. Guidance Prompts minimum/min. 2008 Ridgeline 128 Navigation System...

  • Page 129: On-Screen Commands

    Edward Frank Golf Hotel India Juliet King Larry Mike November Papa Queen Robert Oscar Ampersand Kilo Lima Mary Nancy Paul Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Whiskey Yankee Zulu Slash Victor X-Ray Uncle William Yellow Zebra 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 129...
  • Page 130 Main Menu Voice Command Index Symbol Assist Definitions NOTE: The term “grave” used for these keys (À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.” 2008 Ridgeline 130 Navigation System...

  • Page 131: Index

    Correct Vehicle Position By Intersection ........Emergency .............35 Coverage Areas By Map Input ....Entering a Destination ...... 19, ........29 Current Location By Places ....Entering Address Book ....... 35, ....37 Current Position By Previous Destinations 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 131...
  • Page 132 ....57, Off-road Tracking ....On-Screen Commands ........77 Home Address ..........On-Screen Commands Assist Map Color ....30 Hotel/Motel (Lodging) ........... On-Screen Keyboard Map Coverage ........ 21, Map Input ....... 18, 47, Map Legend 2008 Ridgeline 132 Navigation System...
  • Page 133 Save Current Location ..........Title .........67 Schedule ....21, Today’s Destinations ..........11 Zagat 2007 ....... 31, Screen ....Today’s Destinations List .........94 ....... Security Code ZOOM buttons ..........Travel ......22, Selecting the City ......Troubleshooting 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 133...
  • Page 134 AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU Corporation or their affiliates to provide or HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES make available to you SOFTWARE REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE updates, supplements, add-on components, SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO or Internet-based services components of 2008 Ridgeline 134 Navigation System...
  • Page 135 U.S. and other governments. SOFTWARE. For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE, see http:// www.microsoft.com/exporting/. 2008 Ridgeline Navigation System 135...

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