Page 1: Table Of Contents

Map Screen Description ....20 By Previous Destinations....41 Orientation......56 Zoom In/Out........By Today’s Destinations ....42 Map Scrolling ........Destination Icon......57 Editing Today’s Destinations List ... Displaying Current Location ..20 Adding Destinations to the List..System Function Diagram .....21 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 00X31-SJC-8200...
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Entering a Destination from the Menu Menu Color ........Screen (while en route) ....Address Book ........Rearview Camera......99 Continue Trip Screen.....69 Home Address........Rearview Camera Brightness PIN Number ........Adjustment ........User Name ........Previous Destinations...... 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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........133 Database Limitations ....104 Voice Command Index.... Customer Assistance ....106 Global Commands .......136 Reporting Errors ......106 Navigation General Honda Automobile Customer Commands........136 Service ........106 Navigation Display Visiting Your Dealer ....107 Commands........137 Obtaining a Navigation Update Find Place Commands ....138 .........107 Climate Control Commands ..139...
Page 4: Introduction

Ratings. direction and speed of travel at all times. • System Setup - How to Setup and tailor the system for your personal use and use the Address Book. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 5: Accessories Precautions

50 destinations are saved for reuse devices can cause intermittent at a later date. The system also allows disruption of the navigation system. you to store a home address to simplify returning home from your destination. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 6: Map Overview

Pull streets are contrasted in the chart on to the side of the road if you need more page 7. time to look at the screen or operate the controls. “Unverified” Road “Verified” Road 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 7: 2009 Ridgeline

“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. 2009 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.
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7013, as applicable. Manufacturers are and convenience stores are displayed alleging loss, costs, expense, damages the Licensors, including HONDA for your information and or injuries (including injuries resulting MOTOR CO., LTD., 2-1-1 Minami...
Page 10: Getting Started

Audio section of the vehicle Owner’s manual. MAP/GUIDE button Displays the map. When en route, switches between the map and guidance screens. See page or 51. MAP/GUIDE button Screen CANCEL button ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT)buttons Joystick/ENT button OPEN/CLOSE button 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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In almost all 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 12: Voice Control Basics

Voice Command Index on page NAVI BACK (handsfreelink.honda.com) for a list of voice commands. button information on this system. HFL BACK button NOTE: While using the voice control system, all of the speakers are muted. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 13: Using The Voice Control System

See the prompts as required. dashboard and side vents so they do the Voice Recognition Feedback not blow against the microphone on setting in Setup. the ceiling. • Close the windows and the sunroof. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 14: Selecting An Item (button) On The Screen

If items are grayed out, this means that they cannot be selected. • Touch the item on the screen. • Use the joystick to move the highlighting to the item, then push in on the joystick. 2009 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.” 2009 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 Setup screen (second). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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For details of the clock type, see The Calendar reminder screen page 78. remains displayed until you select OK Tip: or Remind Later, or press the For information on clock adjustment, CANCEL button. see page 96. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 18: Bluetooth® Handsfreelink

HFL is not in use; press the HFL BACK button. For more information on Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, see the vehicle Owner’s manual and the official website (handsfreelink.honda.com). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 19: Map Screen Legend

NOTE: NOTE: If you move the joystick over an area (map features See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation. shown above), the name is displayed on the screen. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 20: Map Screen Description

The elevation will not appear when the system is temporarily lacking proper GPS information. The system elevation may not agree with elevations shown on roadside elevation signs, and may fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 21: 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). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 22: 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 are no Previous Destinations entered. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 23: By Address

For your convenience, you do not have to enter both city and street. NOTE: To improve voice recognition when saying the city name, pronounce the syllables as clearly as possible. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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You should select a letter by saying the number. 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 25: Selecting The Street

(POI) or the Enter street name screen. road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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Alternatively, to improve voice automatically determine that for you, recognition, you can say “Echo” or based on your entered city and street “Edward” instead of “E.” number. See page for a list of available words for each letter. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 27: Entering The Street Number

See Map Overview on page 6. • When using voice control, the system beeps if you try to select an unavailable (grayed out) address number. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 28: Selecting The State Or Province

Change State. The display then changes to the Enter state name screen. Use the voice control system and say the name of the state or use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the state. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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See Alternatively, to improve voice Map Overview on page 6. recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 30: Selecting The Street

Alternatively, to improve voice screen, and the display will change to recognition, you can say “Echo” or the Enter street name screen. “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 32: By Places

• If you know the phone number of the commands, see Voice Command coffee shop, select Phone Number, Index on page 136. then enter the 10-digit number with area code. This is the quickest way to find it. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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The subcategories are Acura Dealers, This category is broken down into types line number 1-3). Alternatively, use the Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc. of food, giving you a selection by each joystick or touch screen to select the “Z” type: All Types, American, French, Banking icon.
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ALL SHOPPING. When the system finds the categories Some stores may not be in the right with the keyword you entered, the display category. changes to the Select a category screen. Select the desired category. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen You can find your destination with a (see Driving to Your Destination on keyword using the Sort by Distance page 46). to Travel option or City Vicinity option. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 36: 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 46). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 37: Finding The Place By Phone Number

Food, Decor, or Service, the types of foods that are available in restaurant will be listed by rating value. those areas will be listed. • See Key to Zagat Ratings on page for details on the key to ratings. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 38: By Map Input

Command Index on page 136. will see when you click on the current map with the joystick. The scale will decrease each time you push in on the joystick, until Select a destination appears at the top of the screen. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 39: Showing The Map Of City

See Showing the Map of Current Position on page for instructions on finding and entering your desired destination. Once you select an address, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 46). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 40: Showing The Map Of State

Once you select an address, the system decrease each time you push in on the then displays the Calculate route to joystick, until Select a destination screen (see Driving to Your Destination appears at the top of the screen. on page 46). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 41: Showing The Map Of Continental Usa

Then push in on the joystick. Once you select an address, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 46). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 42: By Today's Destinations

See Edit Avoid Area on page 90. • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 136. NOTE: If Today’s Destinations is grayed out, there are no Today’s Destinations entered. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 43: Editing Today's Destinations List

Today’s Destinations list is on page 136. according to the order of the list. When already full (five destinations have been you reach the destination, it will be stored). automatically removed from the list. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 44: By Address Book

User 2. Say or enter your PIN, and Destination on page 46). say or select Done. If the PIN has not been entered, the system displays the list after you select User 1 or User 2. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 45: Adding Addresses To The Personal Address Book

The system then includes page 46). them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 90. • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 136. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 46: Driving To Your Destination

Edit Avoid Area on page 90. • For information on the available CALL voice commands, see Voice Dials the number on the screen when Command Index on page 136. available. See Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® on page 18. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 47: Changing The Routing Method

MENU button, and select Change Routing Method on the Change NOTE: route by screen. If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then “Minimize Freeways” and “Minimize Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is normal. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 48: Viewing The Routes

• You may only view routes as shown above from the Calculate route to Distances and times shown for each method in the Summary are screen. approximate. • The selected route method and pertinent details are shown at the top of the screen. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 49: Viewing The Destination Map

NOTE: You can always view the entire route by Blue-pink unverified route line simply saying, “Display entire route.” (unverified routing on) 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 50: Guidance Prompts

If the distance between the next two driving maneuvers is very small, both maneuvers are displayed on the screen in a single window, and the voice will remind you of both of them at the same time. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 51: Map Screen Legend

(Use voice command, “Display current location,” or touch the icon to show the current location.) Parking Garage Post Office NOTE: See Map Legend from the Information screen for further explanation (see page 74). Freeway Exit Information 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 52: Guidance Screen

• Current maneuvers and those within Voice Button 1000 feet will show on the (announces next driving instruction) (see page 50) Countdown bar, indicating the Milestone to Destination (see page 52) distance until the next maneuver. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 53: 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 54: Exit Info

NOTE: To turn on “Freeway exit information” on the map screen, display the icon bar and select the “i” icon (see page 59). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 55: Map Scale

Waypoint “flag” icons page NOTE: • You can change between miles or kilometers in Setup (see Units on page 95). • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 136. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 56: 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 57: Destination Icon

1/20 mile scale and only showing your destination. Using voice when turned on in Icon Options (see lower left corner (see page 51) or using control, say “Display destination map.” voice commands (see page 136). page 59). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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Driving to Your Destination For some icons, you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Honda Dealer 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 59: Showing Icons On The Map

Touch the icons to select (goes blue) or remove them (goes gray). You can also display or hide the same icons by using the “Display” or “Hide” voice commands (see page 137). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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(blue). This procedure is explained below. If you select Other Icons from the Select category for icon settings screen, the other icons options are displayed: Exit, and save your settings by selecting Done. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 61: Going Off The Route

Tracking on the Setup screen (second) 150 miles; dots at the beginning of the is set to On (see page 93). trail will start disappearing when you exceed that distance. When you reach a mapped road, the system stops displaying dots. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 62: Viewing/saving The Current Location

While sitting at a stoplight the same spot. you notice a store 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 63: Pop-ups And Disclaimers

“Avoid Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on page 90). • Your route includes unverified areas • You actually entered an unverified (see Unverified Area Routing on area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 86). page 86). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 64: Changing The Route

“Today’s Destinations” is probably a better choice (see By Today’s • Detour (page 66) Destinations on page 42). • Change routing method (page 66) • Cancel the current route (page 67) • Back to the current route (page 67) 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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When the system performs use to tailor your route. a search from Places Along the Route, it displays matches that lie within a corridor on either side and in front of you along your route. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 66: 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 recalculated to reflect the changes you made to the waypoint(s). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 67: Cancel Current Route

If this is not your desired new destination, press the CANCEL button or the NAVI BACK button to return to the map screen. Reposition the crosshairs with the joystick, then push in on the joystick again to see the new address. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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Set as Waypoint for your specified as New Destination or Set as en route to a destination, some voice Waypoint for your specified position. position. controls will not function. These include: • Display “Heading up” • Display “North up” 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 69: Entering A Destination From The Menu Screen (while En 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 47. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 70: Information Features

HandsFreeLink® on page 18). NOTE: • For more information on this feature, see your vehicle Owner’s manual. • For questions about the HFL Cellular Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink customer support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9-HONDA-9. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 71: Calendar

If you say or select Edit Date, the Calendar screen is displayed with existing entries grayed out. Select a new day and the display returns to the Edit schedule screen with a new date. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 72: Calculator

Values entered on the calculator can be Delete converted from one unit to another (e.g., From the Calendar screen, select the inches to millimeters). date of the schedule you wish to remove. To remove the schedule, say or select Delete. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 73: Unit Conversion

In the example below, 100 lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05 ton (U.S.), etc. NOTE: You can select an item by saying either the line number or the item name. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 74: Map Legend

Stop to stop the reading, or press the For a listing of all voice commands, see Say or select the desired item or item CANCEL button. Voice Command Index on page 136. number to view each section of the map legend. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 75: Key To Zagat Ratings

Zagat-surveyed restaurants. • “Food,” “Decor,” and “Service” categories (red circle) are rated using numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15, etc.). • “Cost” (white circle) is the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip). 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 76: System Setup

Voice right, or by touching the arrowheads in the bar. Command Index on page 136. Tip: If you are having trouble viewing the screen in bright lighting conditions, try increasing the brightness. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 77: Display

NAVI return to your last temporarily override Night mode. BACK button. screen. However, the screen in Day mode will be extremely bright at night. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 78: Guidance Prompts

Setting Distance before maneuver About About Just before mile mile maneuver Normal (factory default) Yes* Yes* *Uses street name in guidance phrase. Say or select Return to return to the previous screen. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 79: Setup Screen (second)

User 1 has 150 addresses, • Edit an existing address (see User 2 can only have 50. page 82). You can add, modify, and delete • Delete an existing address (see information in the personal Address page 82). Book list. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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Personal information cannot be backed on-screen keyboard to enter the name. up or moved to another navigation Touch Done when finished. system. NOTE: You can always re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry. “Address” is the only required field. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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Address from the Enter destination in the “Address” field. If you have by screen (see page 23). entered the address using Places, the phone number corresponding to the address also appears in the “Phone Number” field. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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If you wish to set, add, or edit a new category, select Edit Category in the upper right corner on the screen. The system will show the Select a category to edit screen. Follow the on- screen prompts to add, change, or delete a category. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 83: Home Address

NOTE: If your Home address cannot be found NOTE: in the system, while located on the street The factory default is no PIN. close to your home, select “Current Position” when entering the “Edit Address” field. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 84: 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 85: 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 86: 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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Additional caution is recommended in NOTE: these areas. Always obey posted traffic Unverified roads are shown only when restrictions. viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, and 1/4 mile map scales, or the 80, 200, and 400 meter map scales. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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You cannot assume that all guidance is appropriate. 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 90: Edit Avoid Area

(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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
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To “redraw” 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?” 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 92: Edit Waypoint Search Area

Edit for “Edit Waypoint Search “Find nearest gas station” that are also Area,” and then choose the desired available when viewing the map screen. search distance for either “On Freeways” or “On Surface Street.” 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 93: Guidance Mode

See Map Screen Legend on page 19. NOTE: The Guidance Mode can also be selected on the Icon Selection screen. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 59. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 94: 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 95: System Information

Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on page 107. Units (mile or km) Allows you to select the units for the When finished, say or select Return to entire system (mile or km). return to the previous screen. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 96: Clock Adjustment

October. The new schedule is subject to (Default = On) review and possible cancellation in 2008-2009. • DST (Daylight Saving Time) Selection (change DST schedule) • Time Adjustment (adjust your clock) • Reset button (resets this screen’s settings to factory defaults) 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 97: Auto Time Zone By Gps

“April-October” schedule. If fluctuate between the two zone times. so, simply change the schedule in this setting back to the “April-October” schedule. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 98: 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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 99: Rearview Camera

Since the rearview camera display area is limited, you should always back up slowly and carefully, and look behind you for obstacles. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System...
Page 100: System Initialization

NOTE: (displays current street at the bottom The anti-theft security code is unrelated of the map). to your optional navigation system PIN (for Personal Address Book or Home Address). 2009 Ridgeline 100 Navigation System...
Page 101: Gps Initialization

During this procedure, the vehicle NOTE: should be out in the open with a clear The average acquiring time is less than view of the sky. 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 101...
Page 102: System Limitations

Exercise additional caution when • Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle driving in these unverified areas. tracking systems mounted near the navigation unit 2009 Ridgeline 102 Navigation System...
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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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 103...
Page 104: Database Limitations

• Road traffic, safety, or conditions store). The number of these inaccuracies • Weather conditions increases the longer you go without an update. • Special events • Pavement characteristics or conditions 2009 Ridgeline 104 Navigation System...
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Rights Reserved. program, or from changed conditions • EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. not noted above. 2007. All Rights Reserved. • ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright © [2007] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights reserved. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 105...
Page 106: Customer Assistance

102, or Troubleshooting on Honda Navi online at page 131. America Honda Motor Co., Inc. http://update.navteq.com/, or to Honda Customer Service Honda Customer Service. MS 500-2N-7A • If the error involves a light brown 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Page 107: 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” on page 106). complete as possible and to answer all Honda is continually expanding the questions regarding operation of the •...
Page 108: 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 2009 Ridgeline 108 Navigation System...
Page 109: Coverage Areas

Main Menu Coverage Areas Map Coverage If you desire additional map coverage San Francisco Bay (approximately information, contact Honda Customer Monterey to Sonoma) – including The system provides map coverage for Services or go to www.hondanavi.com. Monterey County and Hollister the following 48 U.S.
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– including Lake County, IN and Counties Topeka Dekalb County, IL Vero Beach Wichita East St. Louis Metro Georgia Galesburg Kentucky Moline Athens Lexington Peoria Atlanta Metro Louisville Quincy Augusta/Aiken Metro Rock Island Columbus Rockford Macon Springfield Urbana-Danville 2009 Ridgeline 110 Navigation System...
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Rochester Springfield Metro area Reno/Lake Tahoe Complete coverage of all cities in Mississippi New Hampshire Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Biloxi/Gulfport Lebanon Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Jackson Manchester Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Memphis Nashua Suffolk, and Worcester Counties Tupelo 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 111...
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Cooperstown, New York City Dayton Rhode Island Metro, Albany, Glen Falls, Lima Schenectady, Troy Springfield Newport Ithaca Toledo (Lucas County) Providence Metro Lake Placid Youngstown Rochester – including cities in Oklahoma Monroe County Oklahoma City Syracuse Tulsa Utica 2009 Ridgeline 112 Navigation System...
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Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier Bryan/College Station Harper’s Ferry Metro County, Fredericksburg City, Corpus Christi Manassas, and additional cities in Dallas/Fort Worth Metro – including Loudon and Prince William additional cities in Grayson County Counties El Paso Bristol 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 113...
Page 114: Canada Detailed Coverage Areas

Jackson Ski Resorts Crossfield Surrey Devon Squamish Edmonton Vancouver Fort Saskatchewan West Vancouver Leduc White Rock Lethbridge Whatcom, WA Medicine Hat Spruce Grove Point Roberts (Community) also St. Albert listed in USA Washington St Cities Stony Plain 2009 Ridgeline 114 Navigation System...
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Victoria Chatham-Kent Frontenanc Capital Dufferin Frontenac Islands Central Saanich Amaranth Kingston Colwood East Garafraxa Gatineau Esquimalt East Luther Grand Valley Gatineau Highlands Melancthon Langford Mono Metchosin Mulmur North Saanich Orangeville Oak Bay Shelburne Saanich Sidney 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 115...
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Newbury Woodstock Hamilton North Middlesex Zorra Southwest Middlesex Kawartha Lakes Strathroy-Caradoc Peel Kawartha Lakes Thames Centre Brampton Lambton Caledon Niagara Brooke-Alvinston Mississauga Fort Erie Dawn-Euphemia Grimsby Enniskillen Lincoln Lambton Shores Niagara-on-the-Lake Oil Springs Niagara Falls 2009 Ridgeline 116 Navigation System...
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Aurora Dufferin Oro-Medonte East Gwillimbury Elgin Penetanguishene Georgina Essex Ramara King Frontenac Severn Markham Gray Springwater Newmarket Haldimand-Norfolk Richmond Hill Haliburton Tiny Vaughan Hastings Wasaga Beach Whitchurch-Stouffville Huron Toronto Kawartha Lakes Toronto Lambton Lanark Waterloo 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 117...
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St-Denis-sur-Richelieu St-Placide Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry St-Jean-Baptiste L’Assomption Waterloo St-Marc-sur-Richelieu Wellington Charlemagne St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil L’Assomption LaJemmerais L’Èpiphanie Calixa-Lavallée L’Èpiphanie Paroisse Contrecoeur Repentigny St-Amable St-Sulpice Ste-Julie La Rivìere-du-Nord Varennes Prévost Verchères St-Colomban Laval St-Hippolyte Laval St-Jèrôme Ste-Sophie 2009 Ridgeline 118 Navigation System...
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St-Constant St-Bruno-de-Montarville Ste-Lucie-des-Laurentides St-Isidore St-Lambert Val-David St-Mathieu Val-des-Lacs Mirabel St-Philippe Val-Morin Mirabel Therese-de-Blainville Les Moulins Montreal Blainville Mascouche Baie-D’Urfé Boisbriand Terrebonne Beaconsfield Bois-des-Filion Côte-St-Luc Lorraine Dollard-des-Ormeaux Rosemere Dorval Ste-Therese Hampstead Kirkland L’Ïle -Dorval Montréal Montréal-Est 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 119...
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Pointe-des-Cascades Tourmente Pointe-Fortune Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré Rigaud Riviere-Beaudette La Jacques-Cartier St-Clet Fossambault-sur-le-Lac Ste-Justine-de-Newton Lac-Beauport St-Lazare Lac-Delage Ste-Marthe Lac-St-Joseph St-Polycarpe Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval St-Telesphore Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier St-Zotique Shannon Terrasse-Vaudreuil L’Île-d’Orléans Vaudreuil-Dorion St-François- L’Île-d’Orléans Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac St-Jean St-Laurent-de- L’Île-d’Orléans St-Pierre-de- L’Île-d’Orléans Ste-Famille Ste-Pétronille 2009 Ridgeline 120 Navigation System...
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Trans Canada Hwy (in Calgary) border) Kamloops) Roads in the province of Saskatchewan Hwy-11 from Muskoka district to Hwy-99 between Vancouver and North Bay Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across Whistler Hwy-60 and Hwy-127 in Nipissing whole province County 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 121...
Page 122: Operation In Alaska And Hawaii

This section describes the differences in topics do not apply in Hawaii: navigation system operation for vehicles • Unverified road descriptions (see delivered in Hawaii. page and 86). • Cautions and pop-up windows related to unverified roads (see page 63). 2009 Ridgeline 122 Navigation System...
Page 123: Shipping A Vehicle To Or From Hawaii

See your Hawaii dealer to you may see a “Phone-Data allow viewing of local Hawaii maps. Connection” screen. If so, do not • The issues under “Operation in complete this portion of the process. Hawaii” above apply. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 123...
Page 124: 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. 2009 Ridgeline 124 Navigation System...
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CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen. Your phone is not paired to HFL, or if your phone is paired, it is in use or does not have good coverage; press the HFL BACK button. Why? 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 125...
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I arrive at an intersection. Is there intersecting road. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a anything wrong? temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page 102. 2009 Ridgeline 126 Navigation System...
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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. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 127...
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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 106. 2009 Ridgeline 128 Navigation System...
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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 97. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 129...
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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? 2009 Ridgeline 130 Navigation System...
Page 131: Troubleshooting

HFL TALK button is not on when you press the NAVI TALK button, or the when another unit is using the audio system. message will appear. Simply press the HFL BACK button to resume control of the navigation voice buttons. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 131...
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Vehicle is out of the database coverage area. The vehicle is located outside of the mapped area provided by your navigation DVD. See page for map coverage. * If the error persists or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer. 2009 Ridgeline 132 Navigation System...
Page 133: Glossary

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 open area. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 133...
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See destination by screen. See page 32. locations. The sensing locations are page 56. confined to a grid of 20 vertical and 10 horizontal touch locations. 2009 Ridgeline 134 Navigation System...
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VP - Vehicle Position. When in map on page for an explanation of the mode, this circular icon shows the ratings. vehicle position on the map. Touch this icon to show the latitude, longitude, and elevation of your current position. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 135...
Page 136: Voice Command Index

Voice command help you so that you do not need to memorize How long to the destination? (when all of them. en route, tells the time to destination)* 2009 Ridgeline 136 Navigation System...
Page 137: Navigation Display Commands

Icon Bar (see 2 mile (3 km) scale Go home page 59). 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 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 137...
Page 138: Find Place Commands

Vietnamese restaurant office supply store Japanese restaurant other restaurant pharmacy Mexican restaurant business pet food store seafood restaurant civic center sewing store shopping (all shopping types) convention center shoe store parking garage library sporting goods store 2009 Ridgeline 138 Navigation System...
Page 139: Climate Control Commands

Climate control bi-level (Vent travel agency and floor) truck stop Climate control floor Climate control floor and defrost Fan speed up Fan speed down Fan speed # (#: 1-7) (for best voice control, lower the fan speed) 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 139...
Page 140: Temperature Voice Commands

Use the buttons on your steering wheel. See your Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6) vehicle Owner’s manual for more Radio auto select* information. Radio scan* Radio select XM1 Radio select XM2 2009 Ridgeline 140 Navigation System...
Page 141: Cd Voice Commands

Display day CD folder random* Map legend Display night CD folder repeat* Key to Zagat ratings Display auto CD folder scan* Contrast adjust CD folder list Guidance prompts normal Guidance prompts maximum/max. Guidance prompts minimum/min. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 141...
Page 142: On-screen Commands

Edward Frank George Henry Igloo John Kilo Lima Mike November Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Oscar Ampersand King Larry Mary Nancy Paul Queen Robert Uniform Whiskey Yankee Zulu Slash Victor X-ray Uncle William Yellow Zebra 2009 Ridgeline 142 Navigation System...
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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.” 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 143...
Page 144: Index

........23 By Address ......17, 78 ......44 Clock Settings By Address Book ......17, 78 ........45 Clock Type By Go Home ..........Color ........27 By Intersection ........Easy Route ..............38 Community By Map Input 2009 Ridgeline 144 Navigation System...
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Editing Today’s Destinations .......... Leisure ....... Hawaii (Operation) ..........43 List ....Lodging (Hotel/Motel) ....... Home Address ........33 Emergency Honda Automobile Customer .....22 Entering a Destination ........Service ......80 Entering Address ....Hotel/Motel (Lodging) ........98 Map Color ....100 Entering Security Code ......
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Vehicle ....System Function Diagram ........33, 74 ........ 7 Read List Verified Streets ......95 System Information ......99 ........Rearview Camera View Routes ..... System Initialization ........85 ....Recalculation Voice Command Help ....... System Limitations 2009 Ridgeline 146 Navigation System...
Page 147: Ridgeline Navigation System

Main Menu Index ....136 Voice Command Index .......12 Voice Control Basics ....95 Voice Recognition Feedback ..13 Voice Recognition, Improving ..........76 Volume .......33, 37 Zagat 2008 ........11 ZOOM buttons 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 147...
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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 2009 Ridgeline 148 Navigation System...
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U.S. and other governments. SOFTWARE. For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE, see http:// www.microsoft.com/exporting/. 2009 Ridgeline Navigation System 149...