Honda 2012 Accord Navigation User Manual

Navigation System 1Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Table of ContentsIntroduction ...4Manual Overview...

10 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedSystem ControlsCANCEL buttonSETUP buttonINFO buttonInterface Dial/ ENTER buttonMENU buttonA

100 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupSwitching Display Mode AutomaticallyRecommended Display Mode Day/Night Settings:• With the he

Navigation System 101Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupSystem InformationFrom the SETUP screen (Other), say or select System Information and the fol

102 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupNOTE:• The rearview camera has a special lens that makes distances appear closer than they ac

Navigation System 103Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System InitializationSystem InitializationIf for any reason you lose power to the navigation system (e.g.

104 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System InitializationGPS InitializationDepending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your

Navigation System 105Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System LimitationsAlthough your navigation system is one of the most highly sophisticated pieces of equip

106 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System LimitationsThe destination icon shows the approximate location of the destination.This occurs beca

Navigation System 107Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Database LimitationsYou will find that some points of interest (POI) may be missing when you search the d

108 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Database Limitations• Road traffic, safety, or conditions• Weather conditions• Special events• Pavement c

Navigation System 109Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Customer AssistanceReporting ErrorsOccasionally, you may encounter database errors.• If the error pertain

Navigation System 11Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedDisplay Mode button Displays the Brightness control on the bottom of the screen. You can ad

110 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Customer AssistanceVisiting Your DealerWe strive to make this manual as complete as possible and to answe

Navigation System 111Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Customer AssistanceChanging the DVDNOTE:The system’s database is stored on a removable DVD. The system wi

112 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasMap CoverageThe system provides map coverage for the lower 48 U.S. states, Hawaii, and sout

Navigation System 113Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasFloridaCape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/TitusvilleDixie CountyFlorida KeysFort Myers Metro area –

114 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasLouisianaBaton RougeLafayetteNew Orleans MetroShreveportMaineBangorBar Harbor/Acadia Nation

Navigation System 115Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasThe State of (partial) – including Laconia, Keene, Lebanon, Manchester, Concord, Franklin,

116 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasState College/University ParkWilkes-Barre/ScrantonWilliamsportYorkRhode IslandNewportProvid

Navigation System 117Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasSpokaneTri-CitiesWhatcom Point Roberts (community)YakimaWest VirginiaCharlestonHarper’s Fer

118 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasWhatcom, WAPoint Roberts (Community) also listed in USA Washington St CitiesFraser ValleyAb

Navigation System 119Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasDurhamAjaxBrockClaringtonOshawaPickeringScugogUxbridgeWhitbyElginAylmerBayhamCentral ElginD

12 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedScreenAll selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. In addition, the display

120 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840MiddlesexAdelaide MetcalfeLondonLucan BiddulphMiddlesex CentreNewburyNorth MiddlesexSouthwest MiddlesexSt

Navigation System 121Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasStormont, Dundas, and GlengarryCornwallNorth DundasNorth GlengarryNorth StormontSouth Dunda

122 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840QUÉBECMontreal-LaurentiansBeauharnois-SalaberryBeauharnoisSalaberry-de-ValleyfieldSte-MartineSt-Étienne-d

Navigation System 123Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Les-Jardins-De-NapiervilleHemmingfordHemmingford VillageNapiervilleSt-Bernard-de-LacolleSt-Cyprien-de-Châ

124 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasRoussillonCandiacChateauguayDelsonLa PrairieLeryMercierSte-CatherineSt-ConstantSt-IsidoreSt

Navigation System 125Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840CANADA CONNECTOR ROADSThe Cross-Canada Connector Road allows for travel between the provinces of British

126 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Coverage AreasOperation in Alaska and HawaiiCertain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not wo

Navigation System 127Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Address and POI Entry ScreensWhen in Hawaii, the following differences occur for map, address, and POI se

128 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Frequently Asked QuestionsMap and Features, Voice Operation, Entering AddressesProblem SolutionWhy does t

Navigation System 129Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch to the night di

Navigation System 13Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedVoice Control BasicsYour vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operatio

130 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Frequently Asked QuestionsGuidance, RoutingProblem SolutionThe navigation does not route me the same way

Navigation System 131Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Frequently Asked QuestionsWhile I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”) on it. What do they m

132 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Frequently Asked QuestionsOrdering a Navigation DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, LimitationsProblem SolutionI w

Navigation System 133Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay, AccessoriesRear CameraMiscellaneous Other QuestionsProblem SolutionThe

134 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Frequently Asked QuestionsDaylight saving time occurred, but the navigation system did not change time ev

Navigation System 135Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840TroubleshootingScreen Error Message SolutionNavigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS signal.Ma

136 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Troubleshooting* If the error persists or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.Route has not been co

Navigation System 137Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840GlossaryGlossaryThe following is a glossary of terms pertaining to the voice recognition navigation syste

138 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840GlossaryInitialization - This refers to the period needed to reacquire the GPS satellite orbital informat

Navigation System 139Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840GlossaryVehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed signal to the navigation system for moving the VP icon on t

14 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedUsing the Voice Control SystemYou should use the voice control system as much as possible,

140 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexGlobal CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen.Help (reads list of the

Navigation System 141Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexVoice command help How long to the destination? (when en route, tells the time to dest

142 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexHide: (hide the selected icon from the screen)ATMgas stationrestaurantpost officegroce

Navigation System 143Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command Indexconvention centerlibraryschoolcity hallcourt househigher educationamusement parkgolf c

144 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexFan speed upFan speed downFan speed # (#: 1-7) (for best voice control, lower the fan

Navigation System 145Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexXM channel # (#: 1-255)XM channel upXM channel downXM category upXM category downXM pr

146 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexAUX Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.AUX play (or Auxil

Navigation System 147Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexInterface dial feedback offInterface dial feedback autoInterface dial feedback onGuida

148 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexLetters Assist Definitions:Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or s

Navigation System 149Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexSymbol Assist Definitions:NOTE:The term “grave” (used for symbols À, È, Ì, and Ù) is p

Navigation System 15Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting Started• If more than one person is speaking at the same time, the system may misinterpret your co

150 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Command IndexNumbers and Additional Symbol Assist Definitions:Numbers Say “...” or “Number ...” Sym

Navigation System 151Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840IndexAAccessing the Address Book List...80ADD TO Today’s Destinations...44, 46A

152 Navigation SystemIndexAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840EEasy Route...47Edit Avoid Area...91Edi

Navigation System 153IndexAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840NName...28, 33NAVI BACK button...13NAVI TAL

154 Navigation SystemIndexAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840UUnit Conversion...73Units (mile or km)...85Unver

Navigation System 155Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840License NoticeYou have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS

156 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840the SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE (“Supplemental Components”).• If

16 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedEntering InformationWhen the system needs input from you, the display changes to a screen s

Navigation System 17Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedSystem Start-upWhen you turn the ignition to ON (II), it takes several seconds for the navi

18 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedIf you press the CANCEL button, the message will be displayed the next time you start the v

Navigation System 19Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedMap Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantATMParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalG

2 Navigation SystemTable of ContentsAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Landmark Icons...58Showing Icons on the Map...60Icon

20 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedMap Screen DescriptionZoom In/OutRotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. Zo

Navigation System 21Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Getting StartedSystem Function DiagramThis diagram shows the navigation system features, starting at the c

22 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840When you press the MENU button, the display changes to:NOTE:If you press the MENU button while en route, t

Navigation System 23Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840By AddressAfter you select Address from the MENU screen (Enter destination by), the display changes to:Tip

24 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840To enter the city name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO SPELL MODE on the Say city name screen,

Navigation System 25Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840If the system does not find an exact match, select LIST when you finish entering the name of the city. Mos

26 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to

Navigation System 27Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Entering the Street NumberAfter you have completed the street name, the display changes to the Enter stree

28 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840The system then displays a list of the places entered in your personal Address Book. By using the Interfac

Navigation System 29Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840•The second best method is to select Category, Restaurant, and CAFÉ/COFFEE SHOP. After you select Place Na

Navigation System 3Table of ContentsAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Rearview Camera(Sedan type only) ...101Visible Range of the Rearview Ima

30 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Auto Service Lodging ShoppingHonda Dealers Auto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Breakfast Resort All Sh

Navigation System 31Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Finding a restaurantThe ZAGAT SURVEY for some restaurants is available in the system. See the Information

32 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Place Name by KeywordIf you do not know the exact name of the destination, you can find the place with a k

Navigation System 33Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840City VicinityThe system allows you to find points of interest in the vicinity of the city you entered. Whe

34 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Finding the Place by Zagat 2011The ZAGAT 2011 option allows you to find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating i

Navigation System 35Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840By IntersectionAfter you select Intersection from the MENU screen (Enter destination by), the display chan

36 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840To enter the city name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO SPELL MODE on the Say city name screen,

Navigation System 37Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840If the system does not find an exact match, select LIST when you finish entering the name of the city. Mos

38 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to

Navigation System 39Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840If you did not select a city in the beginning, and the intersection appears in more than one city, you wil

4 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840IntroductionManual OverviewThe manual is divided into the following sections:• Getting Started - A basic in

40 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840• When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destinations list entries are stored to this l

Navigation System 41Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840If desired, rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs in the de

42 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Entering a DestinationShowing the Map of StateWith the State selection, the display changes to the Select

Navigation System 43Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Entering a DestinationShowing the Map of Continental USAWith the Continental USA selection, the display ch

44 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Entering a DestinationEditing Today’s Destinations ListIf you change your plans, you can modify the Today’

Navigation System 45Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Entering a DestinationNOTE:When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destinations list ent

46 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationDriving to Your DestinationA route typically has three phases.• Initial route c

Navigation System 47Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationChanging Routing MethodThe system lets you select the way you want to drive to

48 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Viewing the RoutesSelecting View Routes on the Calculate route to screen allows you to scroll through and

Navigation System 49Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationViewing the Destination Map Selecting View Dest. Map displays a map of the dest

Navigation System 5Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840IntroductionThe navigation system applies location, direction, and speed information to the maps and calcul

50 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Voice Guidance PromptsAs you get near the maneuver, you will hear a voice reminder and see a pop-up window

Navigation System 51Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationMap Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantATMParking LotPost OfficeHonda Dea

52 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Guidance ScreenThe guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route information. Many of the i

Navigation System 53Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationDistance and Time to DestinationWhen you select a destination, the distance to

54 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Direction ListIf you select Directions from the Map menu, the display changes to:NOTE:• The map and voice

Navigation System 55Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationOn the map screen, you can display freeway exit information using the Interface

56 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Map ScaleRotate the Interface Dial knob or say a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page

Navigation System 57Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationMap OrientationThe map can be orientated two ways:• North-up: North pointing up

58 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840The display automatically changes to the map screen when you reach your destination. Press the MENU button

Navigation System 59Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationFor some icons, you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while ot

6 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840While driving, do not look at the screen or operate the system controls for more than a second or so at a t

60 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Showing Icons on the MapSelecting Show Icon on Map from the Map menu (see page 53) displays the following

Navigation System 61Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationFor instance, let’s assume that hospital icons are not displayed on the map, an

62 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Going Off the RouteIf you leave the calculated route, “Recalculating...” is displayed at the top of the sc

Navigation System 63Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationViewing/Saving the Current LocationWhenever you are on a map screen, you can al

64 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Pop-Ups and DisclaimersWhen you say “OK” in the Calculate Route to screen, or if you change your route, th

Navigation System 65Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationChanging the RouteWhile en route, you may wish to alter your route, add an inte

66 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Search WaypointWaypoints allow you to add an interim “pit stop” while traveling to a destination. For inst

Navigation System 67Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Driving to Your DestinationFrom Places Around the Destination, the system displays matches in a spiral pat

68 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Changing Your DestinationThere are four methods by which you can change or add a waypoint to your route. T

Navigation System 69Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840When the pop-up menu is displayed, select Set as Dest. to set your location as a replacement destination,

Navigation System 7Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840IntroductionVerified streets (dark colored) Unverified streets (light colored)When displayedThese roads are

70 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Information FeaturesInformation ScreenWhen you say “Information” or press the INFO button, the display cha

Navigation System 71Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Information FeaturesElapsed TimeShows the elapsed time that the ignition has been on.Average SpeedShows yo

72 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Information FeaturesEntering Your ScheduleSet your schedule by selecting the day on the calendar, and the

Navigation System 73Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Information FeaturesCalculatorWhen you say or select Calculator, the display changes to:Use the Interface

74 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Information FeaturesVoice Command HelpWhen you say or select Voice Command Help, you will see the followin

Navigation System 75Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Information FeaturesMap LegendYou can use the Map legend screens to learn the meaning of map features, ico

76 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840Information FeaturesUse the Interface Dial to scroll through the Key to Zagat Ratings screens.00_Accord 2D

Navigation System 77Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupSETUP ModeThe SETUP function consists of two main screens that allow you to change and update

78 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupVolumeThe navigation voice volume has 10 settings and can be adjusted by:• Using the voice con

Navigation System 79Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupSETUP Screen (Other)Select the “Other” tab to view additional SETUP functions and the followin

8 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840User AgreementIn using this DVD “Satellite Linked Navigation System” (the “DVD”), which includes HONDA MOTO

80 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupAccessing the Address Book ListAfter selecting Address Book, the system prompts you to select

Navigation System 81Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupEdit AddressWhen you say or select Edit Address, the display changes to:Current Position - All

82 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupEdit CategoryIf desired, you can specify the category of the address. Say or select Edit Categ

Navigation System 83Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupHome AddressThis feature lets you return “Home” from any location simply by saying “Go home” a

84 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System Setup4. When you have entered your PIN, the display changes to the Please re-enter new PIN screen.

Navigation System 85Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System Setup2. Scroll through the list and find the address you want to delete.3. Select the address to de

86 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupRouting & GuidanceFrom the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Routing & Guidance and

Navigation System 87Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupUnverified Area RoutingAllows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified

88 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupUnverified Area RoutingWhen driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not u

Navigation System 89Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupWith Unverified Area Routing OFF, the moment you enter an unverified street, a caution box app

Navigation System 9Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840User Agreement• The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the

90 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupWith Unverified Area Routing OFF, you are presented with a blue “vector line” that always poin

Navigation System 91Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupEdit Avoid AreaThis function allows you to select areas you wish to avoid when calculating a r

92 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupAfter selecting the choice, a map screen will be displayed.Rotate the Interface Dial knob to s

Navigation System 93Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupNOTE:• You can select areas to avoid, however you cannot select roads or areas that you want t

94 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupFor “Places Along the Route,” the system looks in front of you within a corridor width specifi

Navigation System 95Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupAuto DaylightSets automatic daylight saving time ON or OFF. If set to ON, the clock will autom

96 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupDaylight Saving Time (DST) Selection (Change DST Schedule)This option lets you select the sche

Navigation System 97Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupAfter you have traveled approximately 1/2 mile away from a mapped road, the system will displa

98 Navigation SystemAccord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System Setup4. Rotate the Interface Dial knob so the vehicle position arrowhead is pointing in the correct

Navigation System 99Accord 2D4D_KA 31TA5840System SetupMenu ColorAllows you to choose the menu color from one of five colors for the Day and Night mo