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Service Bulletin

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 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

ATB 40619-42107 (0909)

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

 The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,

and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume

this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an

authorized Honda automobile dealer.

September 18, 2009

08-075

Applies To:

 2009–10 Element With Navigation

 – ALL

2009–10 Element: PDI of the Navigation System

(Supersedes 08-075, dated October 15, 2008, to revise the information marked by the black bars)

REVISION SUMMARY

In Applies To, 2010 models were added.

BACKGROUND

This service bulletin provides information for the PDI 

(pre-delivery inspection) of the navigation system, 

including testing. These topics are covered:
• Navigation System Controls
• Voice Control System
• Navigation DVD Installation
• Navigation System Setup at PDI
• Rearview Camera
• System Limitations
• Map Coverage Areas
• Hawaii System Setup
• Ordering a Navigation DVD
For more information about the navigation system and 

its operation, refer to these resources:
• Quick Start Guide or Technology Reference Guide
• Online University – Use the keyword 

NAVI

 for more 

information about the navigation system.

• Navigation Manual – Besides the one that comes 

with the vehicle, the navigation manual is also 

available online. Select 

SEARCH BY 

PUBLICATION

, select 

Consumer Information

select 

Owner’s Manuals

, select 

Element

, then 

select the appropriate 

Navigation Manual

 from the 

list.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

None. These procedures are considered part of the 

normal PDI.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLS 

The buttons listed above are used in this service 

bulletin. For more information on the button functions, 

see 

Getting Started

 in the navigation system manual.

OPEN BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

SCREEN

JOYSTICK/ENTER

BUTTON

INFO

BUTTON

MAP/

GUIDE

BUTTON

MENU

BUTTON

SETUP

BUTTON
CANCEL

BUTTON

ZOOM IN/OUT BUTTON

Summary of Contents for Element 2009-10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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