Service Bulletin 17-071
August 8, 2017 07128 Version 1
2018 Civic Type R: PDI of the Navigation System
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year Model Trim Level
2018 Civic Type R Touring
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin covers the pre-delivery inspection (PDI), including testing, of the 2018 Civic Type R navigation system.
It includes these topics:
1. Navigation System Controls 4. Troubleshooting
2. Voice Control System 5. Map Coverage Areas
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3. Navigation System Setup at the PDI 6. Ordering Navigation Update Software
For more information about this system, see these resources:
• Owner’s Guide – Besides the one that comes in the Owner Information Kit in the glove box, this guide is also online.
Select Search by Vehicle, select the vehicle, then enter keyword GUIDE.
• Navigation Manual – This manual is only available online. Select Search by Vehicle, select the vehicle, then enter
keywords NAVI MANUAL.
• Owner’s Manual – This manual is only available online. Select Search by Vehicle, select the vehicle, then enter
keywords OWN MANUAL.
• Online University – Log in, and select SALES. Under Quick Links, select Course Catalog, then enter keyword
NAVI in the search box.
CLAIM INFORMATION
The reimbursement time for the PDI of the navigation system is included as part of the regular PDI of the vehicle.
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.
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1. NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONTROLS
Use the following controls to work the navigation system. For more information about them, see “Getting Started” in the
online navigation manual.
2. VOICE CONTROL SYSTEM
The navigation system features a voice control system that lets you work most of the navigation and audio controls with
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just your voice. To interact with the system, use the Talk and Hang-up/Back buttons. The microphones are in the ceiling
console. This is the primary way to give commands to the system.
Talk button – To give a voice command, press and release this button, wait for the beep, and give the command.
NOTE: When the voice tutorial is turned on, you need to press and release the Talk button twice to give a command.
Hang-up/Back button – Press and release this button to return to the previous screen. This button does the same thing
as the BACK button on the display screen.
Microphones – The microphones in the ceiling console pick up your voice commands.
NOTE: If the system does not understand your commands, see “Improving Voice Recognition” in the online navigation
manual.
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3. NAVIGATION SYSTEM SETUP AT THE PDI
NOTE: The navigation system uses a flash memory module instead of a DVD or HDD.
The navigation system is basically ready to use when the vehicle is delivered to the dealership. The system has
features to reduce the potential for driver distraction. Some touch screen menus are limited or unavailable (grayed out)
while driving to encourage the use of voice commands for the navigation and audio systems.
Since the navigation system interfaces with other vehicle systems, it is important that all of the systems are initialized.
To initialize the navigation system, follow these steps:
1. Do the regular PDI of the vehicle.
2. You may see the factory In Line Diag screen below, which means the audio-navigation unit is in the factory
diagnostic mode. If you do, follow these steps to exit the mode; otherwise, skip them and go to step 3.
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• Press and release the Talk, Pick-up, and Hang-up/Back buttons, then wait for all of the boxes to turn green.
If any of them are red, troubleshoot the applicable system. See the service information for more information.
• Press and release the Talk button and, in a normal voice, say “Testing.” The mic level indicator must reach
at least six bars.
• Select Exit Diag to exit the mode.
• Turn the ignition to OFF, then back to ON, to make sure the In Line Diag screen does not reappear.
3. Start the engine, and park the vehicle in an open area away from trees, power lines, and tall buildings. Remove
loose articles, cell phones, and electrical accessories near the GPS antenna. If you see this screen, press and
hold the audio power button to bypass it.
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4. You will then see this screen, telling you the system is initializing (acquiring its location from the GPS satellites).
Keep watching the screen.
NOTE: Initialization averages about 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes. If it completes within
10 minutes, the screen changes to the globe screen.
5. If the system does not initialize within 10 minutes, a second screen (shown below) appears. The system is still
initializing, but it will not automatically change to the globe screen when the initialization is complete. Do not
follow the screen instructions right away. After 30 minutes, try restarting the engine to see if the system
completed the initialization. If it did not, then follow the screen instructions.
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NOTE: The initialization screen may appear after battery voltage to the audio-navigation unit has been
disconnected for more than 5 minutes. If that happens, follow the screen instructions. If you are still unable to
get GPS initialization, do a search in the service information using keyword GPS.
6. When initialization is complete, this screen appears. Select OK.
NOTE: Selecting OK is optional. The screen will change on its own.
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7. You will then see the map screen, but do not enter a destination yet. For the system to calculate a route, it must
align the current location to a mapped road (map matching). This happens when you start driving.
NOTE: If the map screen does not appear, select HOME, then Navigation.
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8. Make sure the SiriusXM® Radio dealer demo service is active by tuning to several channels within the full
channel lineup. To see the full list of channels, go to www.siriusxm.com. If you get those channels, the demo
service is fully active.
NOTE: SiriusXM Radio is free to customers for the first 90 days. To keep getting coverage after that, they must
subscribe by calling 800-852-9696 or going to www.siriusxm.com. They will need their eight-character radio ID
(shown when tuned to channel 000) and a major credit card.
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9. Drive the vehicle at least a half-mile from your dealership, and find a safe place to park. Tap the map screen to
bring up the + and – icons, then zoom all the way in using the + icon.
• Make sure the vehicle position (VP) 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, you should see the name of the road you are driving on at the bottom of
the screen. The system is now map-matched.
NOTE: If the system fails to map-match after driving for more than a couple of miles on a displayed road, see
the symptom troubleshooting in the service information.
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10. With the map screen shown, press and release the Talk button.
NOTE: When the voice tutorial is turned on, you need to press the Talk button twice to give a command.
11. You should then see the screen below. Wait and listen for the instructions. After you hear the beep, say
“Navigation,” then “View Map.” You should see the map screen.
12. With the map screen shown, select Menu, Where to?, and the HONDA icon.
13. You should then see a list of Honda dealerships. Select yours from the list, and select Go! The system then
automatically calculates the route back to your dealership.
14. Follow the voice guidance back to your dealership. It should work even with the audio system turned off.
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15. Make sure the time shown by the system is correct; the system gets it from the GPS satellites. For areas that
do not follow daylight saving time, you may have to adjust the time settings. Select HOME, Settings, and Info.
In the Info settings screen, select Clock Adjustment to adjust the time.
NOTE: If your dealership is near a time zone boundary, set Auto Time Zone to OFF in the Info Settings
screen. The clock then keeps the home time if the customer routinely drives across the time zone boundary.
16. Press the Display Mode button to ensure the display changes between the Day, Night, and OFF modes.
17. Select HOME, Settings, and System. Under All tab, select Guidance Volume, then Next to adjust the
volume, followed by OK. Under the Display tab, select Display settings to adjust Brightness, Contrast, and
Black Level. Once adjusted, select OK to exit.
18. Select HOME, then Navigation. If needed, clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may use a mild
cleaner made for eye glasses or computer screens, but avoid using harsher chemicals, shop towels, paper
towels, or tissues; they can damage the screen.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
If you think you found any problems with the navigation system during the PDI or after installing replacement parts to
repair it, see the service information for details. This helps you to avoid replacing parts when the issue may just be a
system characteristic.
5. MAP COVERAGE AREAS
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The map database covers the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada,
and Mexico. The map coverage for the U.S. contains accurately mapped (verified) metropolitan areas and less accurate
(unverified) rural coverage. In Canada and Mexico, the database covers major metropolitan areas and major roads
connecting them. For more coverage information, go to www.hondanavi.com.
For a list of current detailed coverage areas by country and state/province, see the online navigation manual or go to
www.hondanavi.com. Online, select the Model and Year, Map Coverage, then Map Coverage Details.
6. ORDERING NAVIGATION UPDATE SOFTWARE
You can order navigation map updates online at www.hondanavi.com. Under Find Updates, use the pull-down menu to
select the vehicle model and year. You can also call the Honda Navigation Center at 888-291-4675. Both methods
require a major credit card.
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