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Table of Contents By Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Entering a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adding Addresses to the Personal Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 By Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting the State or Province . . . . . . . . 22 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 By Go Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Accessories Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Selecting the Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 5 Driving to Your Destination . . . . . 42 Entering the Street Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Map Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Driving to Your Destination . . . . . . . . . . 42 By Intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Current Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Calculate Route to Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Selecting the State or Province . . . . . . . . 26 Verified / Unverified Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Changing the Routing Method . . . . . . . . . 43 Selecting the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Viewing the Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 User Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Selecting the Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Viewing the Destination Map . . . . . . . . . . 45 By Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Map Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Finding the Place by Category . . . . . . . . 30 System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Route Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Finding the Place by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Voice Control Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Guidance Prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Finding the Place by Phone Using the Voice Control System . . . . . . 13 Map Screen Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Improving Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 13 Guidance Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Finding the Place by Zagat 2007 . . . . . 34 Selecting an Item ( Button ) on the Guidance Screen Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 By Map Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Distance and Time to Showing the Map of Current Selecting an Item in a List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using the On - screen Keyboard . . . . . 15 Direction List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Showing the Map of City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 System Start - up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Exit Info Showing the Map of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ( Freeway Exit Information ) . . . . . . . . . . 50 Map Screen Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Showing the Map of Continental Split Screen Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Map Screen Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Zoom In / Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Map Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 By Previous Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Map Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Map Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 By Today’s Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Displaying Current Location . . . . . . . . . 19 Destination Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Editing Today’s Destination List . . . . . 39 System Function Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adding Destinations to the List . . . . . . . . 39 Landmark Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Showing Icons on the Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Navigation System 1 31SJC8100 2008 Ridgeline
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Table of Contents Correct Vehicle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Icon Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Map Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Going Off the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Off - road Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Unit Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Key to Zagat Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Viewing / Saving the Current Units ( mile or km ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 System Set - up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Voice Recognition Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Pop - ups and Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Set up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Changing the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Set up Screen ( first ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Clock Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Change Route By Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Auto Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Auto Time Zone by GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Reroute : Avoid Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Daylight Savings Time ( DST ) Selection Reroute : Detour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Guidance Prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ( Change DST schedule ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Reroute : Change Routing Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Time Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Set up Screen ( second ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Changing Your Destination . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Personal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Map Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Find Nearest ( Voice command ) . . . . . . . 63 Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Menu Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Go Home ( Voice command ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Home Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Using Joystick to Change System Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 PIN Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 System Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Entering a Destination from the Menu Entering the Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Previous Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Screen ( while on route ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 GPS Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Routing & Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Continue Trip Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Map Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Rerouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Information Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Unverified Area Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Edit Avoid Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Edit Waypoint Search Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Database Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Guidance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Voice Command Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Reporting Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Off - road Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Entering Your Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 2 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Table of Contents Honda Automobile Customer Climate Control Commands . . . . . . . . 126 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Temperature Voice Visiting Your Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Obtaining a Navigation Update Radio Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 CD Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Changing the DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Information Screen Voice PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Set up Screen ( first ) Coverage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Map Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 On - Screen Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 U . S . Detailed Coverage Areas . . . . . . . 103 On - Screen Commands Assist . . . . . . . . . 129 Canada Detailed Coverage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Voice Command Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Global Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Navigation General Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Navigation Display Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Find Place Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Navigation System 3 2008 Ridgeline
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Introduction The navigation system applies this Manual Overview System Overview location , direction , and dspeed The manual is divided into the Your navigation system is a highlyh information to the maps an calculates a following sections : sophisticated location system wit voice route to the destination you enter . Asstem control that uses satellites and a mape • Getting started - A basic introductionto you drive to that destination , the sy . database to show you where you ar and that discusses the controls and how provides map and voice guidance to help guide you to a desired communicate with the system . destination . The navigation system is easy to use . • Entering a Destination - How to enter The locations of many places of The navigation system receives signals an address or locate a point of interest business and entertainment are talready from the global positioning systemin ( POI ) . entered in the system . You can selecg ( GPS ) , a network of 24 satellites orbit • Driving to your Destination – An , any of them as a destination by usin the . around the earth . By receiving signals explanation of the map features touch screen , joystick or voice control from several of these satellites , thethefopicor guidance , and cautions . There are several ways to enter ainterest navigation system can odeterminen destination , such as by point ofumber , • Information Features - Set up , Voice latitude , longitude , and elevati ssocens ( POI ) , by address , by phone nmap . Command Help , Map Legend , your vehicle . In addition , a tgyrodthe and by selecting it from the lTheusesify . Calendar , Calculator , and Key to yaw sensor and a vehicle fspeel last 50 destinations are saved for lreowption Zagat Ratings . in your vehicle keep track voe at a later date . The system also alimna direction and speed of tra a all times . • System Set - up - How to set up andal you to store a home address to tsi tailor the system for your person returning home from your des use and use the Address Book . The back of this manual contains : • Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs ) • Troubleshooting Guide • Glossary of Terms • Voice Command List 4 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Introduction Accessories Precautions Important Safety Information WARNING If you have front window tinting The navigation system can distract your installed , be aware that if the tint has attention from the road if you focus on Using the navigation usystemroad , metallic properties , it can seriously the screen or operate the system’s while driving can take yoe degrade or prevent GPS reception . This controls while driving . attention away from th rh is because the GPS antenna is located causing a crash in whic oyour under the dashboard . Enter as much information as possible could be seriously injured into the system before you begin killed . If you plan to install electronic driving , or when the vehicle is stopped . Follow all operating instructions components such as radar detectors , Then , as you drive , listen to the daudios and safety information in this vehicle location devices , remoteor instructions and use voice comman manual . starters , additional amplifiers , ootherrel when possible . audio components , ensure that they ratreeard . While driving , do not look at the rscreeneyPullehe not located near the navigation conthnboae or operate the system controls for monl unit under the driver’s seat , tonearrhhes than a second or so at a time , and loy . navigation screen in the dash , after deciding you can do so safeed the GPS antenna under the das to the side of the road if you ne tmor Signal noise emanating sfromttentystem . time to look at the screen or operate devices can cause intermiion controls . disruption of the navigat Navigation System 5 2008 Ridgeline
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Introduction The navigation system is designed toouislict Verified / Unverified Street Map Overview provide route information to help aythnfs Your navigation system has two dkinds reach your destination . However , Current Street of streets : verified ( dark colored ) an route guidance may sometimes cohn , unverified ( light colored ) . Thetypes The current street on which your vehicle with current road conditions sucodata . differences between the two nof is , appears at the bottom of the mapaying street closures , road constructi streets are contrasted in the chart o screen ( see page 18 ) . A message s detours , and out - of - date map page 7 . “ Not on a digitized road � may appearway instead when you drive half a mile a Additionally , the system itself has from a mapped road . For more details , “ Unverified � Road certain limitations ( see page 96 ) . see Off - road Tracking on page 57 . Therefore , you must verify the daudioed and visual route information provi “ Verified � Road by the system by carefully observing the roadway , signs and signals , etc . If you are unsure , proceed with caution . Always use your own good judgment , and obey traffic laws while driving . 6 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Introduction Verified streets ( dark colored ) Unverified streets ( light colored ) These roads are found in rural areas , and typically include These roads are found within metropolitan areas , and When residential streets away from the center of a town . include interstate freeways and major roads displayed connecting 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 streets . These streets have not been verified by the database vendor . The Information like turn restrictions , average speed , and system does not contain information on one - way streets , turn Map Quality whether it is a one way street have been gathered and restrictions , or the road’s average speed . They are shown on the used when creating your route to a destination . map for reference and can have errors in map location , naming , and address range . While driving to your destination , the displayed route Your route line is either a blue dotted “ vector line , � or a dashed Routing line is solid blue . The system provides voice and map pink / blue line . For information on selecting this option , and the differences guidance to your destination . routing differences , see Unverified Area Routing on page 81 . There are no pop - up boxes urging extra caution during Regardless of whether the user chooses route guidance , there are a route . However , because roads constantly change , cautionary screens before and during the route urging the user to Cautions you are urged to use common sense , and always obey be extra cautious , and obey all traffic restrictions . See Unverified posted traffic restrictions . Area Routing on page 81 . Guidance Voice guidance issues maneuvers such as “ In a half The suffix “ if possible � is added to each guidance maneuver . For voice mile make a right turn . � example : “ In a half mile make a right turn , if possible . � Time and The time and distance “ to go , � displayed while on Because the average speed of these roads is not known , the time distance route to a destination , is based on the average speed and distance “ 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 . Navigation System 7 2008 Ridgeline
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User Agreement • The Licensors do not guarantee to thed • The DVD may not be copied , In using this DVD “ Satellite , Linked customer that the functions include duplicated , or otherwise modified , sinss . Navigation System � ( the “ DVD � ) in the DVD meet the specific whole or in part , without the expreor which includes HONDA MOTOR CO . , objectives of the user . written permission of the Licens LTD . software , ALPINE . ELECTRONICS , INC software , • Licensor shall not be responsible forherd • The DVD may not be transferred or NAVTEQ database contents , INFO , any damages caused by the use of thi sublicensed to any third party foror USA CORPORATION odatabasentents , DVD to the actual user or to any t profit , rent or loan , or licensed f ZAGAT SURVEY database c party . reuse in any manner . and ZENRIN CO . database contentsrs � • The warranty on the DVD shall notueore • The DVD may not be decompiled , ( hereinafter referred to as “ Licenso ) , extend to an exchange or refund drs , reverse engineered or otherwiseart . you are bound by the terms and to misspelling , omission of lettey disassembled , in whole or in p conditions set forth below . any other cosmetic discrepanc in th By using your copy of the DVD , youtheent . • The DVD may not be used in aner contents of the DVD . have expressed your Agreement etoemthatngnot network or by any other man ofems . terms and conditions of this tuAgrrelowiohisto • The right to use the DVD shall expire simultaneous use in multiple syst You should , therefore , make sfolou either when the user destroys theof • The DVD is intended solely forhere you read and understand othen DVD or software , or when any thedonD personal use ( or internal use wy provisions . If for any reas y fdVD terms of this Agreement are tviolateiV the end - user is a business ) b thee wish to be bound by the terms oD and the Licensors exercise the opD consumer . The DVD is not to b used Agreement , please return the to revoke the license to use the for commercial purposes . your dealer . or software . 8 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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User Agreement Use , duplication , or disclosure of this The user shall indemnify and saverfrom • The terms and conditions anhereofdl DVD by or on behalf of the United harmless the Licensors , and thei , apply to all subsequent users ain States government is subject toth officers , employees and agentsd owners as well as to the orig “ Restricted Rights � as set for at FAR and against any claim , deman or purchaser . 52.227 - 14 , - 19 or DFARS 252.227 - action , irrespective of the nature of the , • The use of oil company logos in ethends 7013 , as applicable . Manufacturers are cause of the claim , demand or actiongesng display are for your information ali the Licensors , including HONDAnami alleging loss , costs , expense , damaulti convenience , and in no way imp MOTOR CO . , LTD . , 2 - 1 - 1 Mi or injuries ( including injuries res any sponsorship , approval or Aoyama Minato - Ku Tokyo 107 - 85560 in death ) arising out of the use orare . endorsement of these companies , or JAPAN . , Alpine Electronics , Inc . , 2 - 1 possession of the DVD or softw their products . The logos areive Yoshima Kogyodanchi , Iwaki , trademarks of their respect Fukushima 970 - 1192 JAPAN . , owners . NAVTEQ Corporation , 922200 , Merchandise Mart , Suite Chicago , IL , 60654 , INFO 5USA711 CORPORATION , South 86th Circle , Omaha , NE 68127 . , umbus Zagat Survey , LLC , 4 Col Circle , New York , NY , 10019 . , and ZENRIN CO . , LTD . , 1 - 1 - 1 Muromachi , Kokurakita - ku , Kitakyushu , Fukuoka 803 - 8630 , JAPAN . Navigation System 9 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started MENU buttonEnter System Controls Displays the destination sby screen . When on a route , display the MENU button Change route by screen . INFO button INFO buttone AUDIO button Displays th screen for selecting Set up , Voice Command Help , Map Legend , Calendar , Calculator , andsedthe Key to Zagat Ratings . Set up is nu to change and update informatio in system . See page 65 . AUDIO buttonay Press to displ the audio screen . For information on audio nsystem features , see the Audio sectio of the Owner’s manual . MAP / GUIDE Wbuttonhen Displays the map . on a route , switches between the map and 18 or 47 . guidance screens . See page MAP / GUIDE button CANCEL buttonent Screen CANCEL button Cancels the curr screen and returns to ZOOM ( IN ) / ( OUT ) buttons the previous screen display . Joystick / ENT button OPEN / CLOSE button 10 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started NOTE : Screenlections ZOOM ( IN ) / ( OUT ) buttonshowm All se and instructions tareion , Press ZOOM to zoom in ( to soo • If your vehicle is equipped with a rear displayed on the screen . In addi the more detail ) , or ZOOM toz out view camera option , whenever youis display is a “ touch screen � – you cany ( to show more area and less detail ) shift to R ( reverse ) , the rear viewm enter information into the system be while a map screen is displayed . shown on the navigation syste touching the images ( icons ) on th ZOOM IN reduces the scale ( showing screen . screen with your finger . less area with greater detail ) . gZOOM • For the best image , always keep thebe OUT increases the scale ( showin more rear view camera lens clean , and For example , if you need to enter a area with less detail ) . sure it is not covered . street name , a keyboard will bee • Since the rear view camera displaysd displayed . You can type in th street Joystick / ENT buttonand area is limited , you should alwayn name by saying or selecting cthereen . Moves left , right , up down , to move back up slowly and carefully , a . individual characters on the s the highlighting around the display , tod look behind you for obstacles scroll through lists , or to look aroun ciaonk Clean the screen with a soft damp cloth . displayed map . After making a sselectti . You may use a mild cleanser intended in a menu or list , push in on the tjoyemag for use on liquid crystal displaysy to enter the selection into the sysern ( LCDs ) . Harsher chemicals ma In almost all cases , you can senti damage the screen . selection into the system by u theheor voice control system , highlighting tk , item and pushing in on the joystic by touching the appropriate item you wish to select . OPEN / CLOSE buttonto Tilts the screen down access the CD changer . Navigation System 11 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started NAVI BACK button Voice Control Basics This button has the same function as thed Your vehicle has a voice control systemostu CANCEL button . When you press an that allows hands - free operation of m . release it , the display returns to ltheustheory . of the navigation system functions YodceK previous screen . When the aprevioysed can also control the audio system aniL screen appears , the system areplbl the climate control system . The hvoAe last prompt . This button is en fn control system uses the NAVI Tt the navigation system commands o and NAVI BACK buttons on However , it can be used to cancel anmand steering wheel and a microphone near audio or climate control voice command the map light on the ceiling . up to one second after the com Microphoneiling ) confirmation . ( on the ce NAVI TALK button This button activates the voice ucontrol system . Press and release it when 2yoe3 want to give a voice command . 1Se Voice Command Index on page for a list of voice commands . NAVI TALK NAVI BACK button button NOTE : While using the voice control system , all of the speakers are muted . 12 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started If you hear a prompt such as “ Please useseis If the system does not understand agive Using the Voice Control System the touch screen to . . . � or “ Please choom command or you wait too long to a You should use the voice control system an area with the joystick , � the syste command , it responds with “ Pardon , � as much as possible , and consideras asking for input that cannot obentrol “ Please repeat , � or “ Would you sayrm manual entry using the joystick a performed using the voice c again . � If the system cannot perfo a “ back - up � method of entry . system . command or the command is notre appropriate for the screen you a on , it Most of the system’s functions can beated Improving Voice Recognition sounds a beep . controlled by voice commands activ To achieve optimum voice recognition , with the NAVI TALK button . Toby Anytime you are not sure of what voice the following guidelines should be control your navigation system commands are available on a screen , followed : voice : you can always say “ Help � at anyd • Press and release the NAVI TALK NOTE : screen . The system can then rea the list button . Make sure the correct screen aisnd of commands to you . displayed for the voice comm that • Wait for the beep . you are using . See Voice Command When you speak a command , the systemas • Give a voice command . Index on page 123 . generally either repeats the hcommanderear a confirmation or asks you for ofurt Once the microphone picks up your • Adjust the air flow from both they information . If you do not wish t h command , the system changes theand dashboard and side vents so the wtodonhe , this feedback , you can turn it off . display in response to the comm and not blow against the fmicrophoneerlo However , hearing the feedback ywillstemek prompts you for the next command . the ceiling . Place your hand aovir familiarize you with the way the ds . Using the NAVI TALK button , answer microphone ; if you feel any expects commands to be phrase Sec the prompts as required . adjust the vents . the Voice Recognition Feedba setting in Set up . • Lower the A / C fan speed during voice recognition operation . • Close the windows and the sunroof . Navigation System 13 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started • After pressing and releasing thethend . Selecting an Item ( Button ) Selecting an Item in a List NAVI TALK button , wait forma To scroll through a list , do one of the on the Screen beep , then give a voice com following : On most screens , there are items tthatles • Give a voice command in a clear , can be selected ( like buttons with ti • Use the joystick to scroll through the natural speaking voice without such as OK or Return ) . To select an list item by item . pausing between words . item on any screen , do one of the • Use the voice control system and nsay following : • Ifthe system cannot recognize your “ Next � or “ Previous � or use the “ o command because of background • Usethe voice control system and sayst screen � scroll up or down buttons , hor noise , speak louder . the name of the desired item . , Almo the ZOOM buttons to scroll throug all selectable items on the screeneol the list page by page . • Ifmorethanone person is speaking at including some listed items , rar the same time , the system may recognized by the voice cont If you cannot find the desired name , or misinterpret your command . system . have made an error , return to etheK • Ifyou are still having trouble with thee previous screen by pressing thC • Touch the desired item on the screen . voice control system , refer to Voic CANCEL or the NAVI BA button . Command Help on the • Move the highlighting to the desiredn Information screen . item with the joystick , then push i To select the desired item in the list , do on the joystick . one of the following : • Use the voice control system , and say . Tip : the item number of the desired item If items are grayed out ( very dark colored ) , this means that they cannot be • Touch the item on the screen . selected . • Usethe joystick to move theen highlighting to the item , th push in on the joystick . 14 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started The names that can be used for each letter are shown below . For additional keyboard Using the On - screen symbols , see page 129 . Keyboard When the system needs input from you , the display changes to a keyboard . Use the displayed letters to enter theby information . Enter each letter one of the following methods : • Usingthe voice control system , say the desired letter on the screen . • Move the highlighting to the desiredin letter using the joystick , then push Iglooia Alpha Bravo Dog Echo Foxtrot George Henry iJohnet Apostrophe Charlie Ind Apple Boy Delta Edward Frank Golf Hotel Jul on the joystick . • Touch the desired letter on the screen . King Larry Mike November Papa Queen Robert Sam Tomngo Ampersand Oscar Kilo Lima Mary Nancy Paul Quebec Romeo Sierra Ta When speaking the letters or usingthe “ spell mode , � you can substitute Uniformle Whiskey Yankee bZulura Slash Victor X - Ray name that represents each letter oorn . Unc William Yellow Ze symbol . This improves recogniti The system will only respond to the names shown in the following graphic . For example : • To select the letter “ A � : Say , “ A � ; “ Alpha � ; or “ Apple . � • To select the letter “ M � : Say , “ M � ; “ Mike � ; or “ Mary . � Navigation System 15 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started Each entered letter will appear at the top You can choose to have your keyboard System Start - up of the display . Say or select Space to displayed in alphabetized format as When you turn the ignition to ON ( II ) , itn enter a space between words . Say or shown below : takes several seconds for the navigatio select Delete to erase a letter entered system to boot up . incorrectly . The first screen to appear is ethen . When entering an address , the asystemt navigation system globe scre Themer searches the database for words th screen then changes to the Disclai match the letters you are entering . As ras screen : result , you will notice that some lette are no longer available . When the system finds only one entryof that matches , it completes the entryndsour Or in a regular keyboard ( QWERTY ) the name for you . If the system fis format as shown below : more than one entry that matche y input , the system displays a list . Tip : If you are unsure of the spelling of ea name , enter the letters that you ar sure NOTE : of , and then select List . The systemclosely The OK button does not appear displays a list of names that most immediately . It appears after the matches your input . software is loaded . See Keyboard Layout in the Set up screen ( second ) . 16 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started Read this disclaimer carefully so yoush understand it before continuing . Pu in on the joystick , or touch OK , and thelay . map screen will appear on the dispvoice . The “ OK � cannot be activated by If you do not press the joystick or touch OK , the screen will go dark after 30 seconds . To return to the Disclaimere screen , press any navigation or voic control button . The Calendar reminder screenlect remains displayed until you se OK , NOTE : Remind Later or press the CANCEL If you do not select OK , and then enter button . the Set up or Information screens , some items are not available , and dwillon If you select OK , the reminder will noteay , show up as darkened buttons ( grayem show up again . If you wish to have thd out ) . See System Function Diagra reminder show up again later in . the page 20 . touch the Remind Later button If you have entered any Calendarter If you press the CANCEL button , theime reminders , they are displayed af you message will be displayed the next t select OK . you start the vehicle . NOTE : The system will display the currentsly message and any older or previou unread messages , with the newest message listed first . Navigation System 17 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started Map Screen Legend Landmark Icon ( see page 53 ) Map Orientation “ Breadcrumbs � ( see page 52 ) ( see Off - road Tracking Honda Dealer Acura Dealer on page 57 ) “ North Up � Hospital School Grocery Store Restaurant “ Heading Up � Gas Station ATM Hotel / Lodging Parking Lot Parking Garage Post Office Freeway Exit Information GPS Signal Strengthionon Green : Best Receptpti StreetsMap White : Good Recetion ( see Overview on page 6 ) None : No Recep Red : Interstates or Freeways Black : Verified Streetsied Light Brown : Unverif Streets Map FeaturesPark Current Map Scale Dark Green : ( see page 51 ) Violet : Hospitaling ICON Button ( see page 55 ) Brown : Shopp Mall Light Brown : Indian Reservation Green : Golf dCourseium / Current Street Vehicle Position ( see page 58 ) Gray : Airport / Sta Business ( see page 6 ) ( Use voice command “ Display the current location . � Blue : Body of tWaterteryy or touch the icon to show current location . ) Blue / Green : Cemeersi Matte Blue : Univ NOTE : See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation . NOTE : If you move the joystick over an area ( map featuresn . shown above ) , the name is displayed on the scree 18 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started You can say “ Save current location . � or Map Screen Description Displaying Current Location select Save on the screen to save theok . You can say “ Display current location . � current location in your Address Bo Zoom In / Out or touch the vehicle position icon at anye , time to see the current address , latitudwill Use the ZOOM buttons to change thesesou Select Return to return to the previous longitude and elevation . The screen scale of the map . Zooming in increas screen . change to : the detail , while zooming out give nhyets a wide area view . After changing te scale , give the system a few mom to update the display . Map Scrolling To view other areas on the map , moveThe the joystick left , right , up , or down . map will shift in that direction . Tocation , return the map to your current lothebutton . press either the MAP / GUIDE , CANCEL , or the NAVI BACK NOTE : The elevation will not appear when the The display automatically changes tour system is temporarily lacking propertionon the map screen when you reach yoton GPS information . The system oelevawn destination . Press the MENU but to may not agree with elevations shmayor return to the Enter destination by roadside elevation signs , andfeet screen . fluctuate plus or minus 100 more . Navigation System 19 2008 Ridgeline
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Getting Started System Function Diagram : VOICE ) SET ( OR " DISPLAY : VOICE THE " LOCATION " CURRENT SET This diagram shows the navigation TO ? " WAYPOINT " FAR ) 58 . ( pg DESTINATION " HOW ( pg . ) 123 60 system features , starting at the center ) . VOICE : ( pg " : WHAT VOICE ( to ) route " and working outward in layers . The IS " MENU TIME ( YOUR IT ? pg . DESTINATION ) change 60 " TO 123 . navigation program starts at “ Key ON , � ( pg ) ROUTING CAUTIONS , IVING " VOICE : AUDIO / " INFORMATION , ( : pg . GUIDANCE and then displays the globe screen VOICE " DIRECTIONS 127 , SCREEN ) CD " VOICE : " FIND ( blue ) . If OK is selected on the 65 VOICE : R 128 A NEAREST . . . " " MENU " . SELECT DESTINATION ( pg ATM , ETC . D ) Disclaimer screen , the functions in the ENTER VOICE : / VOICE - CLIMATE DESTINATION FAN , FOR ( pg . 125 ) ( WITH pg . : JOYSTICK - SCREEN VOICE " yellow segments of the diagram become 126 , ) " HELP TEMP ) 63 ) ( pg . 123 . ( ALL ( pg CONTINUE LIST ) 21 DESTINATION ) 127 AP available in the Set up and Information . TO AFTER REEN SC ( pg " : ( HOME RESUME ) ) MAP VOICE THE ( pg . ( M ) screens . The white segments of the pg . 40 NDAR CALE ( pg . RESTART MANDS 18 " GO THE REMINDER S ( pg . ( diagram are available anytime , even if 64 17 INFORMATION ) ) ) - : " OUT VOICE you do not select OK . SCRE SCREEN EN / ZOOM - ( ISCLAIMER IN M pg . ( pg . ) " ZOOM 47 65 . ( p ) O 16 AUDIO C ) ( pg . 126 The items above the map screen show ) SCREEN ICE BE : VOICE " ICONS / DISPLAY " HIDE CLIMATE various methods to begin driving to GLO PRESS CONTROL ) 124 , 55 . VO ( pg ( pg . 125 ) D KEY OK your destination ( orange ) . You are E RATING ) NUMERIC ROUTE ZAGAT AVOID ON AREA TH 65 TO ( pg . KEY 85 ) ) 69 . ( pg provided with map / voice guidance , GUIDE RATINGS . ( pg UNVERIFIED BASIC ) 69 INFO . ( pg CALENDAR COST ( routing cautions , and a direction list . ) pg . 81 ) 71 OK CLOCK BUTTON UNITS FUNCTION OK ) PRESSED PRESSED 67 MI NOT . NOT . COLOR ( pg KM ( BUTTON ENTER ( pg While driving to your destination , use ( pg . pg . ADJUST 90 CALCULATOR ) ) VEHICLE CLOCK 67 SETUP 65 . ( pg the voice control system as much as MAP INFO LIST ) ( pg . LEGEND 91 MENU ( ) ) 68 . PERSONAL OFFROAD ( pg possible to interact with the navigation , pg . ) MATH MAP 69 93 . ) ( pg ( pg . VOICE TRACKING CONVERT 57 , audio , and climate control systems ) 88 PINS 68 ADJ . For ) ( . pg . ( pg ADDRESS HELP ( pg . ( green ) . see LIST DISP . 65 78 more owner's ) ) VOICE ( pg . the BOOK 74 ) information , VOLUME ( BRIGHT . pg . vehicle DAY / 71 manual . CONTRAST ) NITE ( pg . 71 ( pg . ) 72 ( pg . ) 73 ) 20 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination When you press the MENU button , the Today’s Destinations ( see page 38 ) Places ( see page 29 ) display changes to : You can enter and sort up to afivehen The system has been programmed withks , destinations and store them in tc the locations of many businesses , paru Today’s Destination list . You thenn . hospitals , etc . This selection lets yorr use the Today’s Destination selectio search these by category , name , foo phone number , or Zagat 2007 ( NOTE : restaurant ) . If Today’s Destinations is grayed Map Input ( see page 35 ) out , there is no Today’s Destination entered . This selection allows you to point to a destination on the map using theter Address Book ( see page 40 ) joystick . This allows you to en aot This selection allows you to select are destination or address that may n be Address ( see page 22 ) stored address . The system can sto upd listed in the database . This selection requires you to enter the to a combined total of 200 User 1 an city ( and possibly the state ) , and the Previous Destinations ( see page 37 ) User 2 addresses . address that you want to go to . When you enter a destination with any Go Home ( see page 41 ) of the available selections ( except ) Intersection ( see page 26 ) This selection allows you to select your Address Book and Go Home , the This selection allows you to enter thea home or a common place as a last 50 destinations are saved by these names of two intersecting streets ineon , destination . system . Use this selection to choo a city . This is useful if you know thti destination again . general location of your destina but NOTE : not the exact address . If you have no home address entered , NOTE : the system prompts you for one . If Previous Destinations is ngrayed out , there is no Previous Destinatio entered . Navigation System 21 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination NOTE : By Voice Control : By Address Say “ City � on the Find address bythe If you find that your city is not listed , it After you select Address from the screen , and the display changes ntocity . may be part of a larger metropolitan Enter destination by screen , the Say city name screen . Say theegi area . Try entering the street first . display changes to : name and the searching will b Selecting the State or Province The state you are in is displayed at the top of the screen . If your desired destination is in another state , select Change State . The display then changes to the Enter state name screen . Use the voiceof control system and say the name othe state or use the on - screen keyboard t Tip : enter the name of the state . NOTE : • When entering an address by voice , eit To improve voice recognition , whenhe Selecting the City is more efficient to say the city nam saying the city name , pronounce t first , then the street name . This is helpful if the street runs ythroughn syllables as clearly as possible . • When entering an address by touch , it several cities , and you know what citi is usually easier to enter the streett includes the street . The city you are is first . A city or cities that the ostreerave displayed on the screen . If the city you appears in will be displayed . Ft want is displayed on the screen , rsayedr your convenience , you do no h to “ Select current city . � If your desiy enter both city and street . destination is in another city , sa o enter that city . 22 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination To enter the city name by voice spelling , If the system does not find an ohexactst By Touch Control : say or select CHANGE TO Spelleen , match , select List when you finis Select City , and the display thene Mode on the Say city name scre entering the name of the city . M of changes to the Enter city nam screen . and the display will change to th Enter the cities and towns for that state are Use the on - screen keyboard to enter the city name screen . listed . name of the city . Say the city name by saying individual letters , one at a time . Listings of cities and towns in the non - The system will display a list of hcitye detailed coverage area may have an names , with the closest match to t asterisk “ * � next to their names . If you name you entered at the top of the list . select one , no detailed street data isest , Select the number ( 1 - 6 ) of the desired available , and an address cannot ibr city from the list . entered . Try entering the street f and then select the city if available . Select View Dest . Map and use theate joystick to select an icon , approxime area , or street you wish to choos StasralIfroree your destination . Otherwise , a tcened . The system has a talk back function . Ifhe location of the city will be selecPOI ) your spoken letter is not recognized , t you select a point of interest ( aoys . system will talk back to you . Forsystemwill road in an unverified area , you ma example , if you say “ E � but athend , may not have routing in these are does not recognize the comm � it Map Overview on page 6 . ask you such as “ E as in Edward ? You should answer “ Yes . � Alternatively , to improve hvoiceo � recognition , you can say “ Ec or “ Edward � instead of “ E . � See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter . Navigation System 23 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination Selecting the Street By Touch Control : After you have selected the city , or ifg , By Voice Control : you selected Street in the sbeginnintreet After you have selected the city , or seifsstreet the display changes to the Enternthe you say “ Street � on the Find addreth name screen . Use the on - screef by screen , the display changes ttohein . keyboard to enter the name o street Say street name screen . Saybeg ( like ELM or 42ND ) that is your name and the searching will destination . To enter the name of a major highway , you must use the full name , including a The system has a talk back function . Ifhe hyphen . For interstates , use an “ I � ( I - your spoken letter is not recognized , t 10 ) . For U . S . highways , use US ( US - system will talk back to you . Forsystemwill 18 ) . For state highways , use the 0two1 ) example , if you say “ E � but athend , character state designation ( CA - 1 . does not recognize the comm � it For county roads , use the appropriate ask you such as “ E as in Edward ? designation ( G - 2 , for example ) . You should answer “ Yes . � To enter the street name by voiceE Tip : Alternatively , to improve hvoiceo � spelling , say or select CHANG TOameo When entering a street , you do not needhe recognition , you can say “ Ec or Spell Mode on the Say street nnge to enter the direction ( N , S , E , W ) or t “ Edward � instead of “ E . � screen , and the display will cha t type ( St , Ave , etc . ) . The system ywillou , See page 15 for a list of available words the Enter street name screen . automatically determine that forstreet for each letter . Say the street name by saying individual based on your entered city and letters or numbers , one at a time . number . 24 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination The system will display a list of street Tip : Entering the Street Number names , with the closest match to thelist . If the particular address you wantut After you have completed the streetnter name you entered at the top of theesired cannot be found , select Map Inp andtet name , the display changes to the Evoice Select the number ( 1 - 6 ) of the d use the joystick to select the appropriapu street number screen . Use thedress street from the list . location on the map ( see By Map In control system and say the adng on page 35 ) . number as a continuous stri ofess numbers . For example , the addr 1527 Select View Dest . Map and use the should be spoken as “ One , five , two , joystick to select an icon , approximate seven . � You can also use the on - screen area , or street you wish to choose tasral . keyboard to enter the street number . your destination . Otherwise , a cencted If you try to enter a number outside that location of the street will be sele If range , you will be shown an errore you select a point of interest ( POI ) Sororee message . The system displays th road in an unverified area , you amays . acceptable address range . may not have routing in these are Map Overview on page 6 . If you did not select a city in atheselectedhetd beginning , the street name nyoue might appear in more than o city . iTthre system will give you a list of citiesesnscreen the street appears in . Select the idheoon city from the list . The system tt displays the Calculate nrouteat ( see Driving to Your Desti on page 42 ) . Navigation System 25 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination NOTE : Selecting the City By Intersection • If you find that your city is not listed , This is helpful if the street runs ythroughn After you select Intersection from the it may be part of a largerentering several cities , and you know what citi Enter destination by screen , the metropolitan area . Try the includes the street . The city you are is display changes to : street first . displayed on the screen . If the city you • Prior to departure , you can set areas want is displayed on the screen , rsayedr to avoid . The system then includes “ Select current city . � If your desiy them in its calculations for the destination is in another city , sa o destination you have entered . See enter another city . Edit Avoid Area on page 85 . By Voice Control : Selecting the State or Province Say “ City � on the Find intersection by screen , and the display changes to the The state you are in is displayed at the Say city name screen . Say the ncity . top of the screen . If your desiredselect name and the searching will begi destination is in another state , Tip : Change State . When entering an address , it is tousuallyreureet . easier to enter the street first . A lcityl The display then changes to the Enter cities that the street appears in wi bos state name screen . Use the voiceof displayed . For your convenience , y control system and say the name othe do not have to enter both city and state or use the on - screen keyboard t enter the name of the state . 26 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination To enter the city name by voice spelling , Listings of cities and towns in the non - By Touch Control : say or select CHANGE TO Spelleen , detailed coverage area may have anf Select City , and the display thene Mode on the Say city name scre asterisk “ * � next to their names . I you changes to the Enter city nam screen . and the display will change to th Enter select one , no detailed street data ise Use the on - screen keyboard to enter the city name screen . available , and an address cannot b name of the city . Say the city name by saying individual entered . See Map Coverage on letters , one at a time . page 103 . The system will display a list of hcitye names , with the closest match to t Select View Dest . Map and use the name you entered at the top of the list . joystick to select an icon , approximate Select the number ( 1 - 6 ) of the desired area , or street you wish to choose StasralIfroree city from the list . your destination . Otherwise , a tcened . location of the city will be selecPOI ) you select a point of interest ( aoys . road in an unverified area , you ma may not have routing in these are Map Overview on page 6 . The system has a talk back function . Ifhe your spoken letter is not recognized , t system will talk back to you . Forsystemwill example , if you say “ E � but athend , does not recognize the comm � it If the system does not find an ohexactst ask you such as “ E as in Edward ? match , select List when you finis You should answer “ Yes . � entering the name of the city . M of the cities and towns for that state are Alternatively , to improve hvoiceo � listed . recognition , you can say “ Ec or “ Edward � instead of “ E . � See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter . Navigation System 27 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination Selecting the Street By Touch Control : After you have selected the city , or ifthe By Voice Control : you select Street in the beginning , After you have selected the city , or if display changes to the Enter street you say “ Street � on the Finde name screen . Use the on - screenmes intersection by screen , th sdisplaycreen . keyboard to enter one of the na ( like changes to the Say street namearching ELM or 42ND ) of the intersecting Say the street name and the se streets . will begin . To enter the name of a major highway , you must use the full name , including a After you have completed the firstSay hyphen . For interstates , use an “ I � ( I - name , the display changes to they 10 ) . For U . S . highways , use US ( US - intersecting street screen . Sa etheet . 18 ) . For state highways , use the 0two1 ) name of the other intersecting str character state designation ( CA - 1 . For county roads , use the appropriate The system has a talk back function . , If designation ( G - 2 , for example ) . your voice spelling is not recognizedortemwill the system will talk back to you . � Fsysit Tip : example , if you say “ E � but athend , To enter the street name by voiceE When entering a street , you do not needhe does not recognize the commdward ? spelling , say or select CHANG TOameo to enter the direction ( N , S , E , W ) or t ask you such as “ E as in Es . Spell Mode on the Say street nnge type ( St , Ave , etc . ) . The system ywillou . You should answer “ Ye � screen , and the display will cha t automatically determine that for the Enter street name screen . Alternatively , to improve hvoiceo � Say the street name by saying individual The system will display a list of street recognition , you can say “ Ec or letters or numbers , one at a time . names , with the closest match to thelist . “ Edward � instead of “ E . � name you entered at the top of theesired See page 15 for a list of available words Select the number ( 1 - 6 ) of the d for each letter . street from the list . 28 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination Tip : By Places If the particular intersection you wantndtet After you select Places from the Enter cannot be found , select Map Input ariapu destination by screen , the display use the joystick to select the appropIn changes to : location on the map ( see By Map on page 35 ) . Select View Dest . Map and use the joystick to select an icon , approximate area , or street you wish to choose tasral . your destination . Otherwise , a cencted After you have completed the first rstreet location of the street will be sele If name , the display changes to the Ente you select a point of interest ( POI ) Sororee intersecting street screen . road in an unverified area , you amays . Enter the name of the other intersecting may not have routing in these are street using the on - screen keyboard . There are four ways to find a place ory , Map Overview on page 6 . point of interest ( POI ) , by CategorAT If you did not select a city in theappearsell Name , Phone Number or ZAG beginning , and the intersectionill 2007 . in more than one city , you w see thi Let’s assume you want to find a coffee Select a city screen . The system w shop ( restaurant ) called “ Bucks . � give you a list of cities that thet • Ifyou know the phone number of the intersection appears in . Selec rthee coffee shop , select Phone Number , desired city from the list . If mo cthanlectt then enter the 10 - digit number withy one intersection appears in a city , seele area code . This is the quickest wa to the desired intersection from the sSteme find it . an intersection screen . The syout then displays the Calculate r to screen ( see Driving to Your Destination on page 42 ) . Navigation System 29 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination • The second best method is to edselectliste Auto Service Finding the Place by Category Category , then Restaurant , tean The subcategories are : Acura Dealers , The Category option gives you a list of enter the keyword “ Bucks . � Tha Honda Dealers , Gas Stations , etc . categories or types of businesses toreen : will include all restaurants th havh select from with the following sc the letters “ bucks � anywhere in t Banking name . The subcategories are : ATM , Bank , etc . • You can try to enter “ Bucks � usingch Community Name , but you may have to sear The subcategories are : City Hall , Civic / through a list that might includes , Community Center , Convention / Bucks Welding , Bucks Surplu etc . Exhibition Center , Court House , Higherl , Education , Library , Post Office , Schoo NOTE : etc . • Prior to departure , you can set areas to avoid . The system then includes Emergency them in its calculations for the . Tip : The subcategories are : Hospital , Police destination you have entered See If you are not sure of the spelling of ea Station , Roadside Assistance , etc . Edit Avoid Area on page e85 . stination place , the best way to find it is to us the • You can enter the desired dstem . keyword search . Select Category , Lodging using the voice control sy Fore choose a category and subcategoryethe The subcategories are : Bed & Breakfast , information on the available voicd from the menus , then select ePlacr Hotel / Motel , etc . commands , see Voice Comman Name by Keyword , and ent Index on page 123 . partial name . Leisure The subcategories are : Amusement Park , Golf Course , HistoricalTheater , Monument , Marina , nMovie Museum , Park / Recreatio Area , Performing Arts , Sports Complex , Tourist Attraction . 30 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination Shopping By voice , select the “ Z � icon by esayingtheZ � Restaurant “ Zagat list number X � ( where X is hethe The subcategories are : All Shopping , This category is broken down into htypes line number 1 - 3 ) . Alternatively , us Accessories / Jewelry , Auto Parts & of food , giving you a selection by eac joystick or touch screen to select t “ Electronics , Books / Music / Video , type : All Types , American , French , icon . Clothing , Groceries , Homertment Japanese , etc . Improvement , Mall / Depa Store , Office Supplies / Electronics , Pharmacy / The ZAGAT SURVEY for ysomestem . Drug Store , Pet Food / Supplies , Sewing / restaurants is available in the s Linen , Shoes / Bags , Sporting Goods , and See the Information screen “ Key toof Toys / Arts / Crafts . Zagat Ratings � for an explanation these ratings ( see page 69 ) . Tip : When trying to find a specific shopping store , select the category Allay Shopping . Some stores m not be in the right category . Say or select Read List and the review will be read out . Say or select OK toeen . Travel display the Calculate route to scr The subcategories are : Airport , See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 69 for Automobile Club , Bed & Breakfast , Bus details on the key to ratings . Station , Camping , Commuter Railotel , Station , Ferry Terminal , Hotel / aMarkingl Tip : On the Select a place screen , Named Place , Park & Ride , P , When trying to find a ospecificry restaurants with a Zagat Rating have at , Garage / House , Parking Lot Rent Car restaurant , select the categ eAll “ Z � icon at the end of the line . To liss7Zagat Agency , Resort , Rest Area , Tourist Types . Some restaurants may b only restaurants with Zagat Review00e Information , Train Station , etc . miscategorized . say “ Zagat � or select ZAGAT 2let Only . You can view the comp Review for a selected restaurant by selecting the “ Z � icon . Navigation System 31 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination Advanced If not , scroll through the list to find the Place Name by Keyword desired place . If you do not know the exact name ofceis If you do not find the category ioreres the destination , you can find the plath subcategory you need in the othor If you select the City Vicinity option , with a keyword . When you select options , you can find the categ withn , the Enter city name screen appears . option , the display changes to : a keyword . When you select this optio Enter the name of the city using the on - the display changes to the EnterEnter screen keyboard . The system willthe keyword for category screen . dthe . display a list of city names , with keyword using the on - screen keyboar closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list . Select your desiredave When the system finds the categoriessplay city name from the list . Once you hhe with the keyword you entered , the di selected your desired city name , tnng Select a category screen . changes to the Enter keyword for place screei Select the desired category . appears . Enter the keyword us the on - screen keyboard to specify the After selecting a category , the system desired place . will give you the options of Place You can find your destination withance Name by Keyword , Sort byicinity , keyword using the Sort by Distity Once you select a place , the system thenn Distance to Travel , City V or to Travel option or City Vicin displays the Calculate route to scree Place Name . option . ( see Driving to Your Destination on page 42 ) . With the following screen : If you select the Sort by Distance toor Travel option , the Enter keyword f place screen appears . Enter thekeyboard . keyword using the on - screenan If the system does not find mhexact match , select List when you finis entering the keyword . The syste starts searching for places that match the entered keyword . If you see yourlist . desired place , select it from the 32 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination Sort by Distance to Travel City Vicinity Place Name When you select this option , the system The system allows you to find points of When you select this option , the displayn . gives you a list of all the places in the interest in the vicinity of the city you changes to Enter a place name scree subcategory . This list is arranged by entered . When you select this option , Enter your selection , using the on - distance from your current location , the display changes to Enter city name screen keyboard . with the closest at the top of the list . screen . Enter the name of the city using the on - screen keyboard . If the systemt Once you select a place , the system thenn does not find an exact match , selec List displays the Calculate route to scree when you finish entering the name ofhe ( see Driving to Your Destination on the city . Select a desired city from t page 42 ) . list . Finding the Place by Name Once you have selected the city , thename The Name option allows you to enterwsor display changes to Enter a placelace the name of a business , and then hshomeexact screen . Enter the name of the p . you a list of businesses with the sae using the on - screen keyboard similar names to select from . Us t name option only if you know the ee The distance and direction to theareeas Once you select a place , the system thenn spelling of the place . If unsure , us the destination at the top of the alistnc ( displays the Calculate route to scree Category option . shown in the screen . The distce ( see Driving to Your Destination on shown is straight line distan thelect page 42 ) . crow flies ) , not driving distance . Se the number ( 1 - 4 ) of the desired destination from the list . Once you select a place , the system thenn displays the Calculate route to scree ( see Driving to Your Destination on page 42 ) . Navigation System 33 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination When you select a sorting method , the Finding the Place by Phone Finding the Place by Zagat 2007 list of restaurants will appear . The ZAGAT 2007 option allows you to Number find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating The Phone Number option allows information . you to select a destination by hitsoneder The system lets you select several items telephone number . Only telepm ( such as metro area , region , andestaurant numbers stored in the syste un the neighborhood ) to search the rtype Places ( of business ) option areot you like . When you select a of recognized . The system does n contain food , the following display appears : residential telephone numbers , orin numbers you may have entered your personal Address Book . Tip : Once you select a restaurant , the system If you know the phone number of a bpointitee then displays the Calculate route toation of interest ( POI ) , its uniqueness makesth screen ( see Driving to Your Destin the fastest entry method . When usinguld on page 42 ) . voice control system , the entry fshophone NOTE : spoken as a continuous string loeld See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 69 for numbers . For example , the oteu details on the key to ratings . number ( 310 ) 555 - 4000 sh ebe , Name - When you select Name , ethetical spoken as “ Three , one , zero , fiv five , restaurants will be listed by alphab five , four , zero , zero , zero . � order . Food , Decor , Service - When youe , select Food , Decor , or Servic thelue . restaurant will be listed by rating va Cost - When you select Cost , the restaurant will be listed by the iaveragep ) cost of a meal ( including drink and t . 34 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination The yellow box indicates the area yount Showing the Map of Current By Map Input will see when you click on the curre Position After you select Map Input from the map with the joystick . Enter destination by screen , the The Current Position selectionr display changes to : assumes that you are looking fo aa . NOTE : destination in the immediate are The The address of the road segment will be display changes to : displayed on the 1 / 20 , 1 / 8 , 1 / 4 , or 1 / 2ale mile ( 80 , 200 , 400 , or 800 meter ) sc map . If this is the desired destination , push in on the joystick again . If not , use ithers , joystick to reposition the cross hain then push in on the joystick aga to display the new address . NOTE : Once you select an address , the systemoation • Prior to departure , you can set areas then displays the Calculate route t The red arrow indicates your tvehicleion , to avoid . The system then includes screen ( see Driving to Your Destin position . Find your desired destina , them in its calculations for the . on page 42 ) . by pushing the joystick left , right up or destination you have entered See down . The map and cross hairs will Edit Avoid Area on page 85 . lable move in the same direction . • For information on the avaie123 . voice commands , see eVoic Use the joystick to position the crossre , Command Index on pag hairs on the desired icon , map featu or road . If desired , use the ZOOMe . buttons to change the map scal Thenrea . push in on the joystick to select an a The address of the road segment will appear at the top of the screen . Navigation System 35 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination Move the cross hairs to the desiredystick . Showing the Map of City Showing the Map of State destination , then push in on the johavee With the City selection , the display With the State selection , the display The address of the location youof changes to the Enter city name screen . changes to the Enter state name selected will appear at the top th screen . screen . When you have entered the desired city , the display changes to a map . The After you select the desired state , tthee , The yellow box indicates the area yount starting location will be the central display changes to a map of the tstahe will see when you click on the curre position in the selected city . with the cross hairs located near map with the joystick . middle . See Showing the Map of Currentions NOTE : Position on page 35 for instruct on The address of the road segment will be finding and entering your desired displayed on the 1 / 20 , 1 / 8 , 1 / 4 , or 1 / 2ale destination . mile ( 80 , 200 , 400 , or 800 meter ) sc map . If this is the desired address , push in on the joystick again . If not , use thehairs , joystick to reposition the crossgain then push in on the joystick a to Use the joystick to move the cross hairs display the new address . to the area of the state close to youre intended destination . If desired , us thele . Once you select an address , the system ZOOM buttons to change the map scaek . then displays the Calculate route toation When you have the cross hairs in thcr screen ( see Driving to Your Destin desired area , push in on the joystie on page 42 ) . The map scale changes to a clos view . 36 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination The yellow box indicates the area yount Showing the Map of Continental By Previous Destinations will see when you click on the curre USA Every time you route to a destination , map with the joystick . that destination is saved by the system . With the Continental USA selection , Up to 50 destinations can be stored . the display changes to : NOTE : Select Previous Destinations from The address of the road segment will be the Enter destination by screen to displayed on the 1 / 20 , 1 / 8 , 1 / 4 , or 1 / 2ale choose one of those destinations . mile ( 80 , 200 , 400 , or 800 meter ) sc map . After you select Previous Destinations , the display lists the last If this is the desired address , push in on 50 destinations entered , with the most the joystick again . If not , use thehairs , recent appearing first . joystick to reposition the crossgain then push in on the joystick a to display the new address . Use the joystick to move the cross hairs Once you select an address , the systemoation to the area of the country for yourin then displays the Calculate route t intended destination . Then push on screen ( see Driving to Your Destin the joystick . on page 42 ) . The map scale changes to display ad . closer view of the area you selecte Use the joystick to move the cross hairs don . the desired icon , map feature , or roa If desired , use the ZOOM buttons etoss change the map scale . The addr of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen . Navigation System 37 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination Scroll through the list and say the lineuch NOTE : By Today’s Destinations number ( 1 - 6 ) of the destination , or to • If Previous Destinations oisus You can create a “ trip � by combining the desired destination you want . grayed out , there is no Previ multiple destinations previouslyte Destination entered . selected on the Calculate rou to Once you select the desired destination , • When finishing a “ oToday’sday’sred screen . the system then displays the Calculate Destinations � trip , the Toare route to screen ( see Driving to Your Destination list entries st to . Select Today’s Destinations fromnd Destination on page 42 ) . this list , beginning with the date ( e g . , the Enter destination by screen a the item 1 shown above ) . display changes to : NOTE : • Because both the Home and personaly • Prior to departure , you can set areas Address Book list can be protected b to avoid . The system then includes a PIN , they do not show up in the them in its calculations for the . previous destination list . destination you have entered See Edit Avoid Area on page 85 . lable • For information on the avaie123 . voice commands , see eVoic Command Index on pag NOTE : If Today’s Destinations is grayed out , there is no Today’s Destination entered . 38 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination The display then changes to show yousutton Editing Today’s Destination List Adding Destinations to the List all the current entries on the Today ’ If you change your plans , you can After you have used any of the otherion Destination list . Press the MENU bn modify the Today’s Destination list selections from the Enter destinathe to return to the Enter destinatio by order by distance , or by order of entry . by screen to select a destination , t screen . display changes to : Say or select Input to sort the list by theeo The system automatically sorts thes entry order , and say or select DistancT destinations stored in the Today ’ to sort the list by the distance order . Destination list for the best path . delete a destination , say or select Delete and the display changes toscreen . Select a destination to edelete Select the destination to delet and sayon , or select Done to perform the deletiousthe and the display returns to the epreviss screen . To cancel the deletion , pr CANCEL button . To add this to the Today’s . Destination list , select ADD TO Today’s Dest NOTE : For information on the available voiceex NOTE : commands , see Voice Command Ind If the displayed list shows your plans , If ADD TO Today’s Dest is grayed on page 123 . select the first destination . The system out , the Today’s Destination list vise will guide you to the destinationst . already full ( five destinations ha been according to the order of the li When stored ) . you reach the destination , it will beist . automatically removed from the l Navigation System 39 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination NOTE : NOTE : By Address Book PINs are optional . If you choose to use aue When finishing a “ oToday’sday’sred This selection allows you to choose taion . PIN , make sure you remember it . If yov Destinations � trip , the Toare personal address entry for a destinafrome forget your PIN , your dealer will ha Destination list entries st to the After you select Address Bookn , to reset it for you . Previous Destination list , beginningelow ) the Enter destination by scree th with the date ( e . g . , item 1 shown b . display changes to : The system then displays a list of dtheress This entry contains all the destinations places entered in your personal Ad that were included in the Today’s Book . You can sort the displayed Destinations itinerary . This allows you addresses by Category : ALL , to re - select the entire Today’ser BUSINESS , PERSONAL or by other Destinations content at a lat date . categories you may create . If an Address Book PIN has been set in Set up , the system prompts you toer enter your PIN after you select Us 1d or User 2 . Say or enter your PIN , an say or select Done . Scroll through the list to find lyourect If the PIN has not been entered , theselect desired destination . After you se it , system displays the list after you the system then displays the Calculate User 1 or User 2 . route to screen ( see Driving to Your Destination on page 42 ) . 40 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Entering a Destination NOTE : Adding Addresses to the By Go Home • To edit Home Address , see Homege Personal Address Book Selecting Go Home from the aEntermeve Address in System Set - up on pa s77 . destination by screen takes you hou There are two ways to enter addresses to • Prior to departure , you can set area or to a frequently used address yo h the personal Address Book : to avoid . The system then includes chosen . • Entering them in the personalup them in its calculations for the . Address Book feature in Set ( see destination you have entered See If a Go Home PIN has been set in Set page 74 ) . Edit Avoid Area on page 85 . up , the system prompts you to enter • PINs are optional . If you choose ltoberer your PIN . Say or enter your PIN , oandllnation • Adding them in the Address Book use a PIN , make sure you rememdea say or select Done . The system wit directly from the Calculate route to it . If you forget your PIN , your then display the Calculate routesti screen ( see page 42 ) . will have to reset it for you . screen ( see Driving to Your De • IfaPIN is desired , enter it using the NOTE : on page 42 ) . Personal preference PIN number • Destinations chosen from the Address feature in Set up . If a Go Home PIN has not been set , theoe Book do not show up in Previous See page 79 for information on system displays the Calculate route et Destinations . entering your Go Home PIN . screen after you select Go Home ( s • Prior to departure , you can set areas Driving to Your Destination on to avoid . The system then includes page 42 ) . them in its calculations for the . destination you have entered See Edit Avoid Area on page 85 . lable • For information on the avaie123 . voice commands , see eVoic Command Index on pag Navigation System 41 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination Further selections from the Calculate Driving to Your Destination Calculate Route to Screen route to screen include : A route typically has three phases . ADD TO Address Book • Initialroute calculation ( Calculate Allows you to add the destination toss route to screen ) ( see page 42 ) your Address Book . See By Addre • Change the route while en route ( see Book on page 40 . page 60 ) . NOTE : • Resumetheroutewhen restarting the If the button is grayed out , the engine ( see Continue Trip Screen on destination is already in your Address page 64 ) . Book . Say or select OK . The system calculatese ADD TO Today’s Destinations the route using the method shown on th Allows you to add the destination toBy screen ( see Map Screen on page 45 ) . your Today’s Destination list . 8See . NOTE : Today’s Destinations on page 3 • Prior to departure , you can set areas NOTE : to avoid . The system then includes If the button is grayed out , the Today’s them in its calculations for the . Destination list is already full ( five destination you have entered See destinations have been stored ) . Edit Avoid Area on page 85 . lable • For information on the avaie123 . voice commands , see eVoic Command Index on pag 42 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination The generated route may not be lttheyies • “ DirectRoute � ( the factory default ) is Changing the Routing Method route you would choose . For safep the route that is the quickest ( leaste . The system lets you select the way youectE reasons , the system generally ap the time ) and is usually the best choic If want to drive to your destination . Sel following rules to your route : you choose any other method , itfuture the desired method using the CHANG becomes the new default for allhed METHOD scroll bar back ( ) or • Ittriestoavoid “ shortcuts � through routing . Make sure to check tye forward ( ) buttons . residential areas . routing method if the displa route • Right turns are favored over left turns is not what you expected to see . The following methods are available to or U - turns . change after you have set a destination : • “ Easy Route � produces a route with While on a map screen , press theute • Restricted turns ( turns that cannot be the least turns . MENU button . The Change ro ebyct made during certain hours ) , are notf • “ Maximize Freeways � , “ Minimize screen will be displayed . Say or seleth used for routing during any time o Freeways � , and “ Minimize Toll Change Routing Method , and the day . Roads � are also available . screen changes to : NOTE : If the trip is greater than 100 miles , then “ Minimize Freeways � and “ Minimizes Toll Roads � may be grayed out . Thi is normal . Navigation System 43 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination Say or select Summary to display ethe . NOTE : Viewing the Routes distance and time to go for each eroutnxt • It may take several minutes ( thewhile Touching View Routes allows you to Based on the summary data , you ca system displays an hour glass it scroll through and view the various change the routing by using the N is calculating ) to show all routefor routes ( Direct , Easy , Maximizeation . and Prev . buttons . methods , and it is not unusual the Freeways , etc . ) to your destin Ify Once you confirm your selection , say or different methods to pick the tsameeing . you select View Routes , the displa select OK on the screen . route . Voice commands cannot ba changes to : used while the system is calcul NOTE : • If the trip is greater than 100 miles , Distances and times show for each then “ Minimize Freeways � bande method in the Summary are “ Minimize Toll Roads � may . approximate . grayed out . This is normalute • Zoom IN / OUT to view ro details isu not available on this screen . After yo choose a “ route method , � you canreen then zoom in or out on the map sc to view your route in details . You can change the method forthe calculating the route by using voice control system and saying “ Next � or “ Previous � or by touching Next orother Prev . The system will display an calculated route . 44 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination After calculating the route with the dnewfline , Viewing the Destination Map Map Screen method , the system displays a map oe Touching View Dest . Map displays tahe When you select OK on the Calculate your current location . The calculatehow map of the destination vicinity . Presstong route to screen , the map screenhted route will be highlighted as a bluu CANCEL or NAVI BACK buttontion appears , showing your highlig route and a voice prompt will tell yo to return . You can view the destinayi in real time . proceed along the highlighted route . map anytime while on route sa Touch Voice to have the guidance Route Line “ Display destination map . � repeated . When driving to a destination on verified roads in a metropolitan area , the route line is displayed as a blue line . When driving in rural areas onn unverified streets ( light brow color ) , the route line changes to either a ebluer81 dotted “ vector line � pointing to eyoue destination , or a blue - pink line . Sg Unverified Area Routing on pa fore a detailed explanation of how to enabl unverified routing , and the related cautions and disclaimers . NOTE : You can always view the entire route by simply saying , “ Display entire route . � Navigation System 45 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination NOTE : Guidance Prompts • You can say “ Voice � or select Voice As you get near the maneuver , you willp on the screen at any time to beer . hear a voice reminder , and see a pop - u reminded of the next cmaneuve window showing you the maneuver . • Typically a pop - up guidan window The number of reminders that you will shows your next turn , and a ivoicemingon hear before a maneuver is determinedon guidance prompt is heard . The dting by Guidance Prompts in Set up of these prompts varies , depen page 73 . the type of road you are on , and the distance to your next maneuver . With the factory default ( Max ) , typically you will hear three prompts : “ Vector line � ( unverified routing off ) When given guidance in unverifiedeompt . • The first is about 1 / 2 mile from the areas , the words , “ If Possible , � rarn maneuver . inserted before each guidance po See Unverified Area Routing page 81 • The second is about 1 / 4 mile from the for more details about unverified maneuver . routing . • The final maneuver is close to your actual turn . If the distance between the next ebtwoothenllme driving maneuvers is very small , maneuvers are displayed on the scr Blue - pink unverified route line in a single window , and the voice wia ( unverified routing on ) remind you of both of them at the s time . 46 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination Map FeaturesPark Map Screen Legend Dark Green : Violet : Hospitalndian Time to Destination Brown : Shopping Mall Light Brown : I Reservations Distance to Destination ( see page 49 ) Green : Golf Course Gray : Airport / Stadium / Busines ( see page 49 ) Blue : Body of Water Blue / Green : Cemetery Matte Blue : University Direction of Destination ( When on route ) NOTE : Waypointn ( see page 49 ) If you move the joystick over an area ( map features shown ( When o route ) above ) , the name is displayed on the screen . ( see page 60 ) Map Orientation ( see page 52 ) Destination Icon ( see page 53 ) “ North Up � StreetsMap ( see Overview on page 6 , or Unverified “ Heading Up � Area Routing on page 81 ) Red : Interstates or Freeways Map Scale Adjustmenthu Black : Verified fStreetied ( Mile or km per half inco Light Brown : Unveri Street appears only when ) y ZOOM IN or OUT . Landmark Icon ( see page 53 ) ( see page 51 ) Current Map Scale Honda Dealer Acura Dealer ( see page 51 ) Hospital School ICON 5Button5 ) Grocery Store Restaurant ( see page Direction List ) Gas Station ATM ( see page 49 Voicepage ( see 46 ) Hotel / Lodging Parking Lot Blue Lineed ( Announces nextn ) Current Street Calculat route Parking Garage Post Office driving instructio ( see page 6 ) ( see page 45 ) Freeway Exit Information “ Breadcrumbs � ( see Off - road Tracking on page 57 ) Vehicle Position ( see page 58 ) ( Use voice command , “ Display current location , � or touch the icon to show the current location . ) NOTE : See Map Legend from the Information screen for further explanation ( see page 68 ) . Navigation System 47 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination Guidance Screen Legend Guidance Screen The guidance screen offers an alternative Freeway Exit Information ( see page 50 ) way to view your route information . Direction of Destination , “ as the crow flies � ( see page 49 ) Many of the icons and screen features are similar to those on the map screen . While Vehicle Heading ( black indicates North ) ( see page 48 ) driving to your destination , press the Scroll : to view guidance maneuvers . MAP / GUIDE button to switch between the map and guidance screens . The Distance to Next Driving Maneuver guidance screen shows you : Street Name of Next Milestone to Destination – the position Driving Maneuver of the small circular icon shows yourourh trip progress . As you get closer to yroac Distance to Destination destination , the indicator will app ( see page 49 ) “ DEST . � Time to Destination ( see page 49 ) Vehicle Heading – the black portion of the compass symbol indicates north . Direction List ) ( see page 49 NOTE : • The map and voice guidance inhose unverified areas differ from t in ICON Button Current Street ( see page 6 ) verified areas . ( see page 55 ) Voice Buttons • Current maneuvers and those within ( announce next driving instruction ) 1000 feet will show on the ( see page 46 ) Milestone to Destination Countdown bar , indicating thever . ( see page 48 ) distance until the next maneu 48 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination You can see the Direction list and itheheous Distance and Time to Direction List distance to each maneuver . Touch tv If you select Directions on the map or Destination Return button to return to the pre guidance screen , the display changes When you select a destination , theactual screen . to : distance to the destination is theroute , road distance of the calculatedWhenoints You can scroll through the direction listr and “ not as the crow flies . � screen by screen using the scroll bar , o viewing a list of destinations ( p of one instruction at a time using the interest ) , such as restaurants , the joystick . distance is “ as the crow flies � ( see Sort by Distance to Travel on page 33 ) . The displayed time to destination may differ from the actual travel btimeased because the time is calculated on the posted road speed data and your NOTE : current speed . If part of your routestance � • The map and voice guidance inhose includes unverified roads , the “ din unverified areas differ from t ina and “ time to go � for that portio eisrage verified areas . See Unverified Are estimated using 25 mph as an av Routing on page 81 . at speed . • Only maneuvers th occur atway freeway exits or contain free exit information will show the exit oinfof icon ( “ i � icon ) on the right end the items in the direction list . If no exit info icon is shown on the list , the Exit Info . is grayed out . Navigation System 49 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination When you get near the maneuver , the Exit Info ( Freeway Exit Split Screen Guidance map screen changes to : Information ) When on route to a destination , lyoucreenit have two display options : single she You can search freeway exitstinations mode ( the factory default ) and t sp information and add new de or screen mode . waypoints to the calculated route as oaxitfs new destination or waypoint . The nedcate Single screen mode – a map isdance info icon ( “ i � icon ) on the right edi displayed with occasional gui the items in the direction list in pop - up windows as you approach a that there is freeway exit ninformationandew maneuver . available . Say or select Exit Info , choose the exit and place to set as a Split screen mode – the map is alwaysd destination or waypoint . displayed on the left of the screen , an On the map screen , the location of ebptheowlyyeaennde the maneuver or direction list dise maneuver is marked with a small yell On the map screen , you can oedisplaynly displayed on the right hand si of the square . The guidance window is simtedlet freeway exit information using th screen . an enlargement of the area sindicamp joystick . The exit info icon will libese . the yellow square . After you ucorn displayed on the map screen if thereable , Guidance mode can be changed in either ) the maneuver , the display ret ctortioo any freeway exit information cavailaesireda Set up ( see Guidance Mode on page 88 , full map screen when the single secm Choose the 1 / 4 , 1 / 2 , and 1 mile es or by accessing the icon barge mode is set , or to a map and dirn then move the cross hairs to th dhoose ( see Guidance Mode on pa 88 ) . list screen when the split scree is exit info icon and click on it . Ca set . place from the list and set as new destination or waypoint . NOTE : To turn on “ Freeway exit information � on the map screen , display the icon bar and select the “ i � icon ( see page 55 ) . 50 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination Map Scale Use the ZOOM buttons or a voice command such as “ Display 1 / 2 mile scale � ( see page 124 ) to change the scale of the map . Zooming in increases the detail , while zooming out gives you a view of a wider area . After changing the scale , give the system a few moments to update the display . Functions available at various map scales 1 / 20 mi . 1 / 8 mi . 1 / 4 mi . 1 / 2 mi . 1 mi . 2 mi . 5 mi . 15 mi . 50 mi . 150 mi . 350 mi . Map Scale ( English and Metric ) For selecting units , see page 90 . 80 m 200 m 400 m 800 m 1.6 km 3 km 8 km 24 km 80 km 240 km 560 km POI icon symbols ( like ATM ) page 53 X X B r ea d c ru m b s ( o f f - r o a d t r a ck i n g d ot s ) pa g e 5 7 X X X X Freeway exit information icons page 50 X X X Unverified road display ( light brown ) page 81 X X X Ma p o r i en t a ti o n “ He ad i n g u p � pa g e 5 2 X X X X X Ma p o r i en t a ti o n “ No r t h u p � pa g e 5 2 X X X X X X X X X X X Ma p f e at u r es ( l ike p a r k , g o lf co u r s e ) pa g e 4 7 X X X X X X X X X X Avoid area shown on map page 85 X X X Avoid area scales ( when creating ) page 85 X X X Waypoint “ flag � icons page 60 X X X X X X X X X X X NOTE : • You can change between miles or kilometers in Set up ( see Units on page 90 ) . • For information on the available voice commands , see Voice Command Index on page 123 . Navigation System 51 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination The display automatically changes tour Touch the Map Orientation icon on the Map Orientation the map screen when you reach yoton map screen to switch between thesplay The map can be orientated two ways : destination . Press the MENU but to available orientation , or say “ Diup . • North - up : North pointing up as pyou . return to the Enter destination by heading up � or “ Display north � would normally view a paper ma screen . In the larger map scales ( abovemap • Heading - up : The map constantlying NOTE : 1 mile or 1.6 kilometer ) , the is rotates so the road you are driv onad • For information on the available always oriented with north facing always points up ( as you see the ro voice commands , see Voice123 . upward . You cannot change the through your front windshield ) . Command Index on paged orientation . • If you are on a route an the joystick � “ North Up � is moved , the “ Time to Destination To view other areas on the map , moveThe and “ Distance to Destination � the joystick left , right , up , or down . indications are replaced with anm map will shift in that direction . Tocation , indicator showing distance fro the return the map to your current lothebutton “ Heading Up � current vehicle location . press either the MAP / GUIDE , CANCEL , or the NAVI BACK on the steering wheel . NOTE : The red arrow in both heading symbols always shows the direction north . 52 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination Some icons can be turned on or off ; Destination Icon Landmark Icons you can either display them or hideeusing The destination icon only shows the Landmark icons are shown in the / imap80t them from the ICON button on othr . approximate location of the destination . screen on 1 / 20 and 1 / 8 mile scale , orex1 lower left corner ( see page 47 ) This occurs because a city block can and 200 meter scale . The 1Freeway / voice commands ( see page 123 ) have as many as 100 possible addresses information is displayed on the 4 , 2 , ( for example , the 1400 block is followed and 1 mile scales . The icons are : You can select most landmark iconsn’s by the 1500 block . ) Since most cities with the joystick to display the ico Honda Dealer Acura Dealer use only a portion of the 100 possible information . See the table on the addresses ( for example , in the 1400up Hospital School following page for exceptions . block , the addresses may only go to Grocery Store Restaurant 1425 before the 1500 block starts ) . NOTE : Gas Station ATM Therefore , the address 1425 will nbethethe • The same list can be viewed on thed shown a quarter of the way downneartio Hotel / Lodging Parking Lot screen by selecting Map Legen block by the system instead ofstina Parking Garage Post Office from the Information screen . end of the block where the de is • When there are hoverlappinge Freeway Exit Information actually located . landmark icons , a list of t points of interest ( POIs ) is displayed . Tip : • For information on the available When on a route , you can view a mapicep . voice commands , see Voice123 . showing your destination . Using voma Command Index on page control , say “ Display destination � Navigation System 53 2008 Ridgeline
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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 Dealers , 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 . � POI can be found on the Icon can be selected as a Icon Icon can be Icon can be map screen using voice destination on the map screen selection manually POI type manually command “ Find . . . � with the joystick by voice hidden displayed Honda / Acura dealer Yes , always No No Yes Yes Hospital Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ATM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Gas station * 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Restaurants * 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Post office Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Grocery store Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lodging ( Hotel / Motel ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Police station No icon Noicon No No Yes Shopping , Tourist attraction , Bank No icon Noicon No No Yes Parking garage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Parking lot Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Freeway exit information Yes Yes Yes Yes ( choose POI ) No * 1 Whengas station icons are selected for view on the map , some icons are shown as “ brand icons . � * 2 From the ICON button on the lower left corner , specialty types of restaurants , like Chinese or Italian , can be individually displayed or hidden . Showing Icons on the Map on page 55 . Also see the Voice Command Index on page 124 for the “ Display , � “ Hide , � and “ Find � See commands . 54 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination Showing Icons on the Map Icon Options Icon Options This feature allows you to “ fine tune � Touching the ICON button on the map Selecting Icon Options displays the some of the icons on the Icon bar ( See screen displays the following screen : following screen : Icon Options below for more information ) . Guidance Mode When on route , this item allows you to select between a single screen ( with occasional pop - up guidance windows ) , or a split screen ( containing one halfons map , and one half guidance / directi list window ) . see page 50 for and explanation of this feature , an see The screen consists of the following This feature allows you to “ fine tune � page 88 for Setup . items : some of the icons on the Icon bar . The Exit Screen three icon choices , “ Parking � ( lot ore Icon Bar ( row of icon symbols ) Select Return to return to the map garage ) , “ Restaurant � ( specific typ or The icon bar allows you to manuallyn screen . types of food ) , and “ Other icons � select the icons that are displayed o the ( hospitals , schools , etc . ) , can each be map ( see page 53 for a list of these tailored to your needs . icons ) . In the screen above , both gas station andns restaurants are selected . Touch the ico to select ( goes blue ) or remove themsplay ( symbol is gray ) . You can also ditheands or hide the same icons by usingmm “ Display � or “ Hide � voice co ( see page 124 ) Navigation System 55 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination NOTE : In the example above , POST OFFICE For instance , let’s assume that yourp , and SCHOOL are selected and will hospital is not displayed on the ma andgs • When viewing the map screen , iyouce show up on the map . To also wseeouldit you want to make sure that your settin can turn some icons on using vo HOSPITAL on the map , thisct are correct . You would do the control . need to be turned on to sele it so following : • See Navigation Display Commands appears as below . on page 124 for the available • First you would ensure that thehe “ Display � and “ Hide � icon “ OTHER ICON � button on t Icon command . bar is blue ( See Icon Bar above ) . • Second , you select Icon Optionsalsoed and verify that hospital option islain on ( blue ) . This procedure is exp below . If you select Other Icons from ethes Select category for icon settingr screen , the other icons options a Exit , and save your settings by selecting displayed : Done . 56 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination By following the dots , you cand Going Off the Route Off - road Tracking backtrack to the mapped roa youmayninvisions If you leave the calculated route , originally left . “ Breadcrumbs � “ Recalculating . . . � is displayed at the top occasionally be displayed in urba of the screen . The system willur areas , such as large parking lotsdihey recalculate the route from yo current shopping malls , or in new isubn location and direction to the lodesiredutely where the roads are not yet mta destination then give you a new rtica database . In other cases you see instruction . This is done automa if dots , if the system temporary goes offthe you have set Rerouting to Automatic route , like in a parking garage where on the Set up screen ( second ) ( see GPS signal is unavailable . page 80 ) . If you drive more than half a mile from These dots appear only in the 1 / 20 , 1 / 8 , If the Rerouting option in Set up is set a mapped road , “ Not on a hdigitizede 1 / 4 , and 1 / 2 mile ( or the 80 , 200 , 400 , to Manual , “ Off route � appears at the road . � appears at the bottom of t and 800 meter ) map scales . top of the screen when you leave the � screen . The map screen starts Use the ZOOM buttons to change scales calculated route . Say “ Recalculate , or displaying a series of dotshe if necessary . touch Recalc . button whenever you ( breadcrumbs ) to show t path you wish the system to perform a have taken if Off - road Tracking onOn Tracking continues for utapproximatelyhech recalculation . the Set up screen ( second ) is set to 150 miles ; dots at the beginning ofyoa ( see page 88 ) . trail will start disappearing whenu exceed that distance . When yo re a mapped road , the system stops displaying dots . Navigation System 57 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination NOTE : To save the location , say “ Save ncurrent . Viewing / Saving the Current location � or select Save on the scree2 , The elevation will not appear when the Location When you select “ User 1 � or “ User � system is temporarily lacking propertionon Whenever you are on a map screen , younn the Edit address book screen with theour GPS information . The system oelevawn can always obtain your current oilocatiool current location data will appear . Yr , may not agree with elevations shmayor either by touching the Vehicle rPositnt can edit the name , phone numbe or roadside elevation signs , andfeet icon or by using the voice cont category name to be saved in you fluctuate plus or minus 100 more . system and saying “ Display icurrech personal Address Book . location . � A screen pops up wh You can store the current location for shows the address of your current later use . It does not change or cancel After the location is saved , rselecteen . location , as well as the latitude , your current route . Return to return to the map scook longitude , and elevation . You can then use Address B from For example , you are following the the Enter destination by screen torn system’s directions to get to aa select the saved location , and retu to destination . While sitting at , stoplight the same spot . you notice a curio shop on the cornerow . but do not have time to visit it right nt You can save the location to selec as a destination at a later date . 58 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination • Youare about to enter an unverifiedon • Your route passes near an unverifiedon Pop - ups and Disclaimers area ( see Unverified Area Routing area ( see Unverified Area Routing When you say “ OK � in the snCalculateourd page 81 ) . page 81 ) . Route to screen , or if you change tye route , the system checks your rou gae provides you with “ pop - up � messa for the following situation : • Your route takes you into an area that you previously set as an “ Avoid Area � ( see Edit Avoid Area on page 85 ) . • You actually entered an unverifiedg • Your route includes unverified areas area ( see Unverified Area Routin on ( see Unverified Area Routing on page 81 ) . page 81 ) . Navigation System 59 2008 Ridgeline
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Driving to Your Destination Choose a different destination ( other Waypoints Changing the Route methods ) : Waypoints allow you to add an interim While on route , you may wish to altert � “ pit stop � while traveling to au your route , add an interim “ aWaypointion , • Saying , “ Find nearest . . . � to find a POI destination . For instance , yo may want ( pit stop ) , choose a different destinn . ( page 63 ) . to stop for gas or food , and thenn . or cancel your current destinatio • Saying , “ Go home � ( page 63 ) . continue on to your destinatioo Although you can enter up t ofiveu To change your present route , you can • Using the joystick to select a different ) waypoints at a time , typically y may do any of the following : POI or address on the map ( page 63 . never use more than one at a time . • Pr es sin g t h e MENU button twice to Waypoints are routed to in the orderetc . Say “ Menu , � or press the MENU button get to the Enter destination by they were entered ( number 1 first , ) , to view the Change route by screen : screen ( page 64 ) . with your final destination routed to last . • Add a Waypoint or pit stop ( page 60 ) . If you wish to create a custom route of Change Route By Screen several destinations , and then control • Avoida certain street or streets Pressing the MENU button displays the the order of routing , the functionably ( page 62 ) . Change route by screen : “ Today’s Destinations � is prob a • Detour ( page 62 ) . better choice ( see By Today’s Destinations on page 38 ) . • Change routing method ( page 62 ) . • Cancelthecurrent route ( page 63 ) . • Backtothecurrentroute ( page 63 ) . 60 Navigation System 2008 Ridgeline