Honda 2010 Ridgeline User Manual

Navigation System 1Table of ContentsIntroduction ...4Manual Overview...4System Overview ...

10 Navigation SystemGetting StartedSystem ControlsJoystick/ENT buttonMAP/GUIDE buttonCANCEL buttonScreenMENU buttonINFO buttonAUDIO buttonOPEN/CLOSE b

100 Navigation SystemSystem SetupRearview CameraYour vehicle is equipped with a rearview camera as shown in the illustration.Whenever you shift to R (

Navigation System 101System InitializationSystem InitializationIf for any reason you lose power to the navigation system (e.g., the battery was discon

102 Navigation SystemSystem InitializationGPS InitializationDepending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your system may require GPS

Navigation System 103System LimitationsAlthough your navigation system is one of the most highly sophisticated pieces of equipment you will find in a

104 Navigation SystemSystem LimitationsThe destination icon shows the approximate location of the destination.This occurs because a city block can hav

Navigation System 105Database LimitationsYou will find that some points of interest (POI) may be missing when you search the database. This can be cau

106 Navigation SystemDatabase Limitations• Traffic congestion• Travel timeWe assume no liability for any incident that may result from an error in the

Navigation System 107Customer AssistanceReporting ErrorsOccasionally, you may encounter database errors.• If the error pertains to freeways and main “

108 Navigation SystemCustomer AssistanceVisiting Your DealerWe strive to make this manual as complete as possible and to answer all questions regardin

Navigation System 109Customer AssistanceChanging the DVDNOTE:The system’s database is stored on a removable DVD. The system will not work without the

Navigation System 11Getting StartedCANCEL buttonCancels the current screen and returns to the previous screen display.NOTE:The NAVI BACK button on the

110 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasMap CoverageThe system provides map coverage for the following 48 U.S. states, Hawaii, and southern Canada. The U.S

Navigation System 111Coverage AreasFloridaCape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/TitusvilleDixie CountyFlorida KeysFort Myers Metro area – including NaplesFort Pi

112 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasLouisianaBaton RougeLafayetteNew Orleans MetroShreveportMaineBangorBar Harbor/Acadia National ParkPortland/Lewiston

Navigation System 113Coverage AreasNew JerseyCamden MetroNewark MetroSouthern New Jersey – including Atlantic City/Cape May/Cumberland MetroTrenton Me

114 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasSouth CarolinaBeaufortCharlestonColumbiaGreenville/Spartanburg – including additional cities in Greenville and Spar

Navigation System 115Coverage AreasWest VirginiaCharlestonHarper’s Ferry MetroHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWisconsinAppletonBeloitEau ClaireGreen Ba

116 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasFraser ValleyAbbottsfordChilliwackMissionSquamish-LillooetLillooetPembertonSquamishWhistlerThompson-NicolaKamloopsC

Navigation System 117Coverage AreasGreyBlue MountainsChatsworthGeorgian BluffsMeafordGrey HighlandsHanoverOwen SoundSouthgateWest GreyHaldimandHaldima

118 Navigation SystemNorfolkNorfolkNorthumberlandAlnwick/HaldimandBrightonCobourgCramaheHamilton TwpPort HopeTrent HillsOttawaOttawaOxfordBlandford-Bl

Navigation System 119Coverage AreasWellingtonCentre WellingtonErinGuelphGuelph/EramosaMapletonMintoPuslinchWellington NorthYorkAuroraEast GwillimburyG

12 Navigation SystemGetting StartedVoice Control BasicsYour vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigat

120 Navigation SystemQUÉBECMontreal-LaurentiansBeauharnois-SalaberryBeauharnoisSalaberry-de-ValleyfieldSte-MartineSt-Étienne-de-BeauharnoisSt-Louis-de

Navigation System 121Les-Jardins-De-NapiervilleHemmingfordHemmingford VillageNapiervilleSt-Bernard-de-LacolleSt-Cyprien-de-ChâteauguaySt-ÉdouardSt-Jac

122 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasSte-CatherineSt-ConstantSt-IsidoreSt-MathieuSt-PhilippeSherbrookeSherbrookeTherese-de-BlainvilleBlainvilleBoisbrian

Navigation System 123CANADA CONNECTOR ROADSThe Cross-Canada Connector Road allows for travel between the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec in D

124 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasOperation in Alaska and HawaiiCertain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly in Alaska a

Navigation System 125Coverage AreasAddress and POI Entry ScreensWhen in Hawaii, the following differences occur for map, address, and POI selection:•

126 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsMap and Features, Voice Operation, Entering AddressesProblem SolutionWhy does the Disclaimer screen nee

Navigation System 127When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch to the night display mode. Why?The system thinks it is in Day dis

128 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsGuidance, RoutingProblem SolutionThe navigation does not route me the same way I would go, or the way s

Navigation System 129While I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”) on it. What do they mean?These are called “breadcrumbs.” If you drive m

Navigation System 13Getting StartedUsing the Voice Control SystemYou should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entr

130 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsOrdering a Navigation DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, LimitationsProblem SolutionI want to buy a new DVD. Ho

Navigation System 131Display, AccessoriesRear CameraMiscellaneous Other QuestionsProblem SolutionThe display appears dim when starting the car in real

132 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsMy state does not observe daylight saving time. How do I turn off this feature?You can turn off this fe

Navigation System 133TroubleshootingScreen Error Message SolutionNavigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS signal.Make sure there is nothing

134 Navigation SystemTroubleshooting* If the error persists or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.Route has not been completed. Please try agai

Navigation System 135GlossaryGlossaryThe following is a glossary of terms pertaining to the voice recognition navigation system.Avoid Area - Areas you

136 Navigation SystemGlossaryLCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The navigation screen.Map Matching - The received GPS information allows the navigation sys

Navigation System 137GlossaryUnverified Streets - These streets have not been verified for turn restrictions, one-way, etc. They are shown in light br

138 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexGlobal CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen.Help (reads list of the commands for the displa

Navigation System 139Voice Command IndexNavigation Display CommandsThe system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.Display current location

14 Navigation SystemGetting Started• If more than one person is speaking at the same time, the system may misinterpret your command.• After pressing a

140 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexFind Place CommandsThe system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.Find nearest: (find the nearest

Navigation System 141Voice Command Indexshoe storesporting goods storetoy storeairportautomobile clubbus stationcampingcommuter rail stationferry term

142 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexTemperature Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.Driver temperature # degrees (#: 5

Navigation System 143Voice Command IndexCD Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.CD playCD play disc # (#: 1-6)CD play track

144 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexOn-Screen CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen. There are over 100 on-screen commands. Just

Navigation System 145Voice Command IndexSymbol Assist DefinitionsNOTE:The term “grave” used for these keys (À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.”

146 Navigation SystemIndexAAccessing the Address Book List...81ADD TO Today’s Destinations...44, 47Adding Destinations to th

Navigation System 147IndexEdit Avoid Area...91Edit Waypoint Search Area...93Edit/Delete Address ...

148 Navigation SystemIndexOOff-road Tracking...62, 94One-Way Traffic Icon ...58On-Screen Commands...

Navigation System 149IndexVoice Recognition, Improving ...13Volume ...77ZZagat 2009...

Navigation System 15Getting StartedUsing the On-screen KeyboardWhen the system needs input from you, the display changes to a keyboard. Use the displa

150 Navigation SystemLicense noticeYou have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC., from an affiliat

Navigation System 151the SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE (“Supplemental Components”).• If ALPINE ELECTRONICS,INC.

16 Navigation SystemGetting StartedEach entered letter will appear at the top of the display. Say or select Space to enter a space between words. Say

Navigation System 17Getting StartedRead this disclaimer carefully so you understand it before continuing. Push in on the joystick, or touch OK, and th

18 Navigation SystemGetting StartedIf you select OK, the reminder will not show up again. If you wish to have the reminder show up again later in the

Navigation System 19Getting StartedMap Screen LegendMap Orientation(see page 57)GPS Signal Strength: Best Reception: Good ReceptionMissing: Poor/No Re

2 Navigation SystemTable of ContentsLandmark Icons...58Showing Icons on the Map... 60Icon Options ...

20 Navigation SystemGetting StartedMap Screen DescriptionZoom In/OutUse the ZOOM buttons to change the scale of the map. Zooming in increases the deta

Navigation System 21Getting StartedSystem Function DiagramThis diagram shows the navigation system features, starting at the center and working outwar

22 Navigation SystemWhen you press the MENU button, the display changes to:Address (see page 23)This selection requires you to enter the city (and pos

Navigation System 23By AddressAfter you select Address from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:Tip:• When entering an address by

24 Navigation SystemTo enter the city name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO Spell Mode on the Say city name screen, and the display will cha

Navigation System 25If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the name of the city. Most of the cities and town

26 Navigation SystemThe system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if yo

Navigation System 27Entering the Street NumberAfter you have completed the street name, the display changes to the Enter street number screen. Use the

28 Navigation SystemNOTE: • If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.• Pr

Navigation System 29The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if yo

Navigation System 3Table of ContentsSystem Initialization...101System Initialization...101Entering the Security Code...

30 Navigation SystemSelecting the StreetBy Voice Control:After you have selected the city, or if you say “Street” on the Find intersection by screen,

Navigation System 31By Touch Control:After you have selected the city, or if you select Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter stre

32 Navigation SystemBy PlacesAfter you select Places from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:There are four ways to find a place

Navigation System 33Finding the Place by CategoryThe Category option gives you a list of categories or types of businesses to select from with the fol

34 Navigation SystemAuto Service Lodging ShoppingHonda Dealers Auto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Breakfast Resort All Shopping*2 Office Supplies

Navigation System 35Finding a restaurantThe ZAGAT SURVEY for some restaurants is available in the system.See the Information screen “Key to Zagat Rati

36 Navigation SystemIf you select the Sort by Distance to Travel option, the Enter keyword for place screen appears. Enter the keyword using the on-sc

Navigation System 37City VicinityThe system allows you to find points of interest in the vicinity of the city you entered. When you select this option

38 Navigation SystemFinding the Place by Zagat 2009The ZAGAT 2009 option allows you to find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating information. The system l

Navigation System 39Showing the Map of Current PositionThe Current Position selection assumes that you are looking for a destination in the immediate

4 Navigation SystemIntroductionManual OverviewThe manual is divided into the following sections:• Getting Started - A basic introduction that discusse

40 Navigation SystemIf you selected multiple icons within the cursor radius, the following screen appears. Select an item from the list. Then select O

Navigation System 41Use the joystick to move the crosshairs to the area of the state close to your intended destination. If desired, use the ZOOM butt

42 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationIf desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs on the desired icon,

Navigation System 43Entering a DestinationScroll through the list and say the line number (1-6) of the destination, or touch the desired destination y

44 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationAdding Destinations to the ListAfter you have used any of the other selections from the Enter destination by

Navigation System 45Entering a DestinationBy Address BookThis selection allows you to choose a personal address entry for a destination.After you sele

46 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationBy Go HomeSelecting Go Home from the Enter destination by screen takes you home or to a frequently used addr

Navigation System 47Driving to Your DestinationDriving to Your DestinationA route typically has three phases.• Initial route calculation (Calculate ro

48 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationChanging the Routing MethodThe system lets you select the way you want to drive to your destination. Be

Navigation System 49Viewing the RoutesTouching View Routes on the Calculate route to screen allows you to scroll through and view the various routes (

Navigation System 5IntroductionThe navigation system applies location, direction, and speed information to the maps and calculates a route to the dest

50 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationViewing the Destination MapTouching View Dest. Map displays a map of the destination vicinity. Press th

Navigation System 51Guidance PromptsAs you get near the maneuver, you will hear a voice reminder and see a pop-up window showing you the maneuver. The

52 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantATMParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalGrocery StoreGas StationHotel/

Navigation System 53Guidance ScreenThe guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route information. Many of the icons and screen features

54 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationDistance and Time to DestinationWhen you select a destination, the distance to the destination is the a

Navigation System 55Exit Info. (Freeway Exit Information)You can search freeway exit information and add new destinations or waypoints to the calculat

56 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationMap ScaleUse the ZOOM buttons or say a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 139) to

Navigation System 57Map OrientationThe map can be orientated two ways:• North-up: North pointing up as you would normally view a paper map.• Heading-u

58 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationThe display automatically changes to the map screen when you reach your destination. Press the MENU but

Navigation System 59For some icons, you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Honda Dealer are always shown. The table

6 Navigation SystemWhile driving, do not look at the screen or operate the system controls for more than a second or so at a time, and only after deci

60 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationShowing Icons on the MapTouching the ICON button on the map screen displays the following screen:The sc

Navigation System 61For instance, let’s assume that hospital icons are not displayed on the map. You would do the following:• First, you would ensure

62 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationGoing Off the RouteIf you leave the calculated route, “Recalculating...” is displayed at the top of the

Navigation System 63Viewing/Saving the Current LocationWhenever you are on a map screen, you can always obtain your current location either by touchin

64 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationPop-Ups and DisclaimersWhen you say “OK” in the Calculate Route to screen, or if you change your route,

Navigation System 65Changing the RouteWhile en route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different desti

66 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationWhen you enter waypoints, they appear on the map screen as small red flags numbered 1-5.Adding Waypoint

Navigation System 67Deleting WaypointsFrom the Change route by screen, if you say “Delete” or select Delete, then the Select a waypoint to delete scre

68 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationCancel Current RouteCancels the current route (and any waypoints) and returns you to the map screen.Bac

Navigation System 69When the Select a place screen is displayed, select an item from the list, and the Calculate route to screen is displayed. After y

Navigation System 7IntroductionVerified streets (dark colored) Unverified streets (light colored) When displayedThese roads are found within metropol

70 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationEntering a Destination from the Menu Screen (while en route)If you say “Menu” or press the MENU button

Navigation System 71Information FeaturesInformation ScreenWhen you say “Information” or press the INFO button, the display changes to:NOTE:If some ite

72 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesCalendarThe Calendar option allows you to enter events and be reminded of them in the future. When you say or

Navigation System 73Information FeaturesEdit TitleSay or select Edit Title, then enter the name of your title using the on-screen keyboard. Once you h

74 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesUnit ConversionTo perform a conversion:1. Enter a numeric value to be converted (for example, 100).2. Select t

Navigation System 75Information FeaturesThere is a tutorial available for the voice command help. Say or select Getting started, and the display chang

76 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesKey to Zagat RatingsWhen you display data for a Zagat-surveyed restaurant on the Select a place screen, you wi

Navigation System 77System SetupSetup ModeThe Setup function consists of two different screens that allow you to change and update information in the

78 Navigation SystemSystem SetupDisplayThere are two screen display modes:Day and Night. The recommended setting is Auto, which automatically switches

Navigation System 79System SetupWhen you select Clock in Setup or the Disclaimer screen times out, the clock screen is displayed (see page 17).DISPLAY

8 Navigation SystemUser AgreementIn using this DVD “Satellite Linked Navigation System” (the “DVD”), which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. software, AL

80 Navigation SystemSystem SetupSetup Screen (second)Say or select More to view additional Setup functions and the following screen appears:Personal I

Navigation System 81System SetupAccessing the Address Book ListAfter selecting Address Book, the system prompts you to select User 1 or User 2.If an A

82 Navigation SystemSystem SetupEdit AddressWhen you say or select Edit Address, the display changes to:Current Position - Allows you to use your curr

Navigation System 83System SetupEdit CategoryIf desired, you can specify the category of the address. Say or select Edit Category to display the Selec

84 Navigation SystemSystem SetupHome AddressThis feature lets you return “Home” from any location simply by saying “Go home” at the map screen. Altern

Navigation System 85System Setup4. If you have entered the PIN correctly, the display changes to the Please re-enter new PIN screen. Enter the same nu

86 Navigation SystemSystem Setup4. Say or select Done to perform the deletion, and the display returns to the previous screen.Tip:You can delete all a

Navigation System 87System SetupUnverified Area RoutingAllows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when en route to

88 Navigation SystemSystem SetupUnverified Area RoutingWhen driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not using “unverified” roads.

Navigation System 89System SetupWith Unverified Area Routing Off, the moment you enter an unverified street, a caution box appears on the screen and i

Navigation System 9User Agreement• The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the original purchaser.• The

90 Navigation SystemSystem SetupWith Unverified Area Routing Off, you are presented with a blue “vector line” that always points to the destination. Y

Navigation System 91System SetupEdit Avoid AreaThis function allows you to select areas you wish to avoid when calculating a route to your destination

92 Navigation SystemSystem SetupNOTE:The maximum size of the “Avoid area” is 1/4 of the navigation display screen regardless of the map scale setting.

Navigation System 93System SetupEdit Waypoint Search AreaWhen driving en route to your destination, you can select a temporary destination waypoint (m

94 Navigation SystemSystem SetupGuidance ModeAllows you to select the guidance display mode: Single Screen or Split Screen.To get to Guidance Mode fro

Navigation System 95System SetupCorrect Vehicle PositionThe system relies on satellites for positioning information. Buildings, tunnels, and other obj

96 Navigation SystemSystem SetupSystem InformationFrom the Setup screen (second), say or select System Information and the following screen appears:Th

Navigation System 97System SetupClock AdjustmentFrom the Setup screen (second), say or select Clock Adjustment and the following screen appears:This s

98 Navigation SystemSystem SetupAuto Time Zone by GPSSets automatic time zone selection by GPS to On or Off. If you are driving across the country and

Navigation System 99System SetupColorFrom the Setup screen (second), say or select Color and the following screen appears:Map ColorAllows you to choos