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4. The following instructions appear on the screen to 

indicate that the system is initializing (determining 

its location from the GPS satellites). Follow the 

on-screen instructions.

NOTE: The average initialization takes about 10 

minutes, but can take as long as 45 minutes. If 

initialization is complete within 10 minutes, the 

display changes to the globe screen.

5. If the system 

does not

 initialize within 10 minutes, 

the screen (shown below) appears. The system is 

still initializing but will not automatically exit the 

screen when initialization is complete. Do not 

immediately follow the instructions on the screen. 

After 30 minutes, try restarting the engine to see if 

the navigation system completed the initialization. If 

it did not, follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: The initialization screen may appear after 

battery voltage to the navigation unit has been 

disconnected for more than 5 minutes. If this 

happens, follow the on-screen instructions. If you 

are still unable to obtain GPS initialization, refer to 

the service manual for diagnostic information.

6. When initialization is complete, the disclaimer 

screen appears. Touch 

OK

.

NOTE: Do not enter a destination yet. For the 

navigation system to calculate a route, it must align 

the current location to a mapped road (map 

matching). This happens when you start driving.

 7. Verify that the XM Radio dealer demo account has 

been set up by tuning to XM stations 

000

001

007

009

047

122

174

, and 

247

. If these stations can 

be received, the demo account is fully active.
NOTE: For 2009–10 models with navigation, XM 

Radio is free to customers for the first 3 months. 

After that, customers must subscribe to XM Radio 

to continue receiving coverage by calling 

800-852-9696

, or going online to 

www.xmradio.com.

 They will need their XM radio 

ID (displayed when you tune to XM channel 0) and 

a major credit card.

 8. Drive the vehicle at least a half-mile from your 

dealership, then find a safe place to park. Set the 

map scale at 1/20.
• Make sure the VP (vehicle position) icon moves 

smoothly as you drive and does not jerk from one 

point to another. Also make sure the icon points 

in the direction the vehicle is traveling; it should 

not “dog track” or spin.

• After driving a few hundred feet, the name of the 

road you are driving on should appear on the 

bottom of the screen.

 9. With the map screen displayed, press and release 

the 

NAVI TALK

 button.

10. After you hear the beep, say “Find the nearest 

Honda dealer.” The system should display a list of 

Honda dealers.

11. Use the joystick to select your dealership by 

highlighting it, then pushing in on the joystick.

12. On the Calculate Route to screen, select 

OK

.

13. The system then calculates a route and displays it 

as a blue line. If you are in a rural area with 

unverified roads, you may see a blue vector line or 

a blue/pink dashed line pointing in the direction of 

your destination.

14. Follow the voice guidance back to your dealership. 

The voice guidance should work even with the 

audio system turned off.

15. With the map screen displayed, check the system 

interaction with the audio system. Press and 

release the NAVI TALK button. After the beep, say 

“XM channel 122.” The audio display should 

change to XM radio channel 122, and show 

CNN

.

The navigation system lost power and is acquiring its
location from the GPS satellites. This usually takes
less than 10 minutes.

*

 Start the engine.

*

 Park the vehicle in an open area away from trees,

  power lines, and tall buildings.

*

 Remove loose articles, cell phones, or electrical

  accessories located near the GPS antenna.

*

 If this screen is displayed repeatedly when starting

  the vehicle, see your dealer.

Something is interfering with the system’s ability to
acquire its location. Check the following:

*

 The vehicle must be in an open area with a clear

  view of the sky.

*

 Remove sources of GPS interference like metallic 

  window tint above antenna, or electrical items 
  near antenna (see owner's manual for details).

*

 Check GPS antenna cable connection.

*

 Restart the engine and repeat the GPS acquire 

  procedure. If the problem persists, see your dealer.

Summary of Contents for Element 2009-10

Page 1: ...ing testing These topics are covered Navigation System Controls Voice Control System Navigation DVD Installation Navigation System Setup at PDI Rearview Camera System Limitations Map Coverage Areas Hawaii System Setup Ordering a Navigation DVD For more information about the navigation system and its operation refer to these resources Quick Start Guide or Technology Reference Guide Online Universit...

Page 2: ... NOTE The navigation system does not respond and displays an error message if you have activated the HFL TALK button Press the HFL BACK button before using the navigation system You must be in the driver s seat to use voice commands with the navigation system If you speak a command with something in your mouth with a heavy accent or have a high pitched voice the system may misinterpret your voice ...

Page 3: ... GUIDE button for at least 15 seconds Select Complete on the display then select Return twice to exit the diagnostic mode 3 Start the engine and drive the vehicle outside away from buildings tall trees and power lines Then enter the 4 digit security code for the navigation system NOTE There are two code labels and a plastic code card in a small plastic bag in the glove box Attach one of the labels...

Page 4: ...then find a safe place to park Set the map scale at 1 20 Make sure the VP vehicle position icon moves smoothly as you drive and does not jerk from one point to another Also make sure the icon points in the direction the vehicle is traveling it should not dog track or spin After driving a few hundred feet the name of the road you are driving on should appear on the bottom of the screen 9 With the m...

Page 5: ...ce guide for basic operation If you think you found any problems with the navigation system during the PDI or after installing replacement parts to repair the system refer to System Limitations and Database Limitations in the navigation manual This helps you to avoid replacing parts when the issue may be a system characteristic To minimize distractions while driving always use the voice control sy...

Page 6: ...rn Canada is also available for purchase see ORDERING A DVD Detailed Coverage and Non Detailed Coverage Many cities and metropolitan areas are fully mapped with detailed coverage while rural areas typically have less accurate incomplete or non verified information Refer to Introduction and Getting Started in the navigation manual for more information For a list of current detailed coverage areas b...

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