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2008 MDX
Navigation Manual
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© 2007 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. P/N 00X31-STX-8100
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Table of Contents Showing the Map of State ................46 Introduction ..................................4 Real Time Traffic Display.............23 Showing the Map of Continental Viewing Flow Data.......................... 23 Manual Overview ............................4 USA...............................................47 Viewing Incident Reports................. 24 System Overview ............................4 System Function Diagram .............26 By Today’s Destinations................
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Table of Contents Destination Icon ...........................61 Information Features ................ 76 Basic Settings ................................90 Units (mile or km) ...........................90 Landmark and Incident Icons ........62 Information Screen ........................76 Showing Icons on the Map .............. 65 Voice Recognition Feedback ..........90 Messages........................................76 Routing & Guidance .....................91 Icon Options ....................
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Table of Contents Shipping a Vehicle To or From System Initialization.................109 Single DVD Voice Commands Hawaii ........................................ 133 (for DVD Player) ......................154 System Initialization....................109 Single MP3/WMA Voice Commands Entering the Security Code..........109 Frequently Asked (for DVD Player) ......................155 GPS Initialization ........................110 Questions ............................... 134 Rear Radio Voice
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Introduction The back of this manual contains: Manual Overview System Overview The manual is divided into the Your navigation system is a highly Map Coverage (page 119) following sections: sophisticated location system with voice Cities with Traffic Coverage control that uses satellites and a map Getting started - A basic introduction (page 130) database to show you where you are and that discusses the controls and how to to help guide you to a desired Frequently Asked Questions
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Introduction The navigation system applies this Accessories Precautions Important Safety Information location, direction, and speed If you have front window tinting The navigation system can distract your information to the maps and calculates a installed, be aware that if the tint has attention from the road if you focus on route to the destination you enter. As metallic properties, it can seriously the screen or operate the system’s you drive to that destination, the system degrade or
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Introduction The navigation system is designed to Map Overview provide route information to help you WARNING reach your destination. However, this Current Street Using the navigation system route guidance may sometimes conflict The current street on which your vehicle while driving can take your with current road conditions such as is, appears at the bottom of the map attention away from the road, street closures, road construction, screen (see page 20). A message saying causing a cras
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Introduction Verified streets (dark colored) Unverified streets (light colored) These roads are found within metropolitan areas, and These roads are found in rural areas, and typically include When include interstate freeways and major roads connecting residential streets away from the center of a town. displayed cities. Shown on daytime map screen as black or red, such as Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown. Street color interstate freeways. The database vendor has verified these s
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User Agreement In using this DVD “Satellite Linked The DVD may not be copied, The Licensors do not guarantee to the Navigation System” (the “DVD”), duplicated, or otherwise modified, in client that the functions included in which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., whole or in part, without the express the DVD meet the specific objectives LTD. software, ALPINE written permission of the Licensors. of the user. ELECTRONICS, INC. software, The DVD may not be transferred or Licensor shall not be r
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User Agreement The terms and conditions hereof The user shall indemnify and save Use, duplication, or disclosure of this apply to all subsequent users and harmless the Licensors, and their DVD by or on behalf of the United owners as well as to the original officers, employees and agents, from States government is subject to purchaser. and against any claim, demand or “Restricted Rights” as set forth at FAR action, irrespective of the nature of the 52.227-14, -19 or DFARS 252.227- The lo
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Getting Started MAP/GUIDE button System Controls Displays the map. When on a route, switches between the map and guidance screens. See page 20 or 54. CANCEL button Cancels the current screen and returns to the previous screen display. Screen NOTE: The NAVI BACK button performs the same basic function. MENU button Driver’s Temperature Time (set by navigation system) Passenger’s Temperature Displays the Enter destination by screen. When on a route, displays the Change route by screen. See pa
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Getting Started Display mode button Interface Dial/ENTER button In almost all cases, you can enter a Switches the display between Day selection into the system by pushing in mode, Night mode, and OFF. See on the Interface Dial. ENTER Knob page 104. When you are displaying a map, rotating AUDIO button the Interface Dial knob allows you to Press to display the audio screen. change the scale. Rotating it clockwise For more information on audio system reduces the scale, showing less area featu
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Getting Started Screen Lower Display All selections and instructions are Shows a summary of the audio and displayed on the screen. The Display is climate control information, as well as not a “touch screen” - you enter the time. This summary is helpful as a information into the system either by confirmation when adjusting audio or voice or by using the Interface Dial. climate by voice. Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. The audio summary consists of the radio You may use a mild c
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Getting Started NAVI BACK button Voice Control Basics This button has the same function as the Your vehicle has a voice control system CANCEL button. When you press and that allows hands-free operation of most release it, the display returns to the of the navigation system functions. You previous screen. When the previous can also control the audio system and screen appears, the system replays the the climate control system. The voice last prompt. This button is enabled for control sy
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Getting Started Using the Voice Control System If the system does not understand a If you hear a prompt such as “Please use command or you wait too long to give a the Interface Dial to...” or “Please You should use the voice control system command, it responds with “Pardon,” choose an area with the Interface Dial,” as much as possible, and consider “Please repeat,” or “Would you say the system is asking for input that manual entry using the Interface Dial again.” If the system cannot perf
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Getting Started Close the windows and the sunroof. Selecting an Item (Button) Selecting an Item in a List To scroll through a list, do one of the on the Screen After pressing and releasing the following: NAVI TALK button, wait for the On most screens, there are items that beep, then give a voice command. can be selected (like buttons with titles Rotate the Interface Dial knob to such as OK or Return). To select an scroll one item at a time. Give a voice command in a clear, item o
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Getting Started When the system finds only one entry that matches, it completes the name entry for Entering Information you. If the system finds more than one entry that matches your input, a list of these When the system needs input from you, matches is displayed. the display changes to a screen similar to the one at the right. You can then use Tip: the displayed letters, numbers, or When entering a name of city, street, or place, if you are unsure of the spelling of the symbols to enter
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Getting Started Read this disclaimer carefully so you System Start-up understand it before continuing. Push in When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it on the Interface Dial to select OK, and takes several seconds for the navigation the map screen will appear on the system to boot up. display. The “OK” cannot be activated by voice. The first screen to appear is the navigation system globe screen. The If you do not push in on the Interface screen then changes to the Disclaimer Dial,
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Getting Started ® ® If you press the CANCEL button, the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Remote Keyless Entry message will be displayed the next time If you have a Bluetooth compatible cell Setting you start the vehicle. phone that is “paired,” then CALL on When you unlock the door and enter the the Calculate route to screen is vehicle, the Multi-Information Display NOTE: enabled. (MID) in the gauge assembly welcomes The system will display the current you with one of the following displays:
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Getting Started The navigation system uses the driver When the Remote Keyless Entry is number (as recognized by the MID) to deliberately “unlinked,” (as when giving personalize the navigation system. For the key to a valet) the MID will display example, if Driver 1 unlocks the “Welcome.” Then the following occurs: vehicle, the “Driver 1” Personal address Some settings (e.g., the “Personal book and other navigation settings are Address Book” and the “Calendar” automatically loaded when t
