Honda Civic. Manual — part 905

PCM

system speed signal.

PCMCIA

A computer industry defined term referring to the PC card
slot standard.

PIN

Personal Identification Number. A random 4 digit number
created by the customer to protect personal information.

POI

Point Of Interest. These are the businesses, schools etc.
found under the places option on the main menu.

Polygon

Colored areas on the map screen denoting parks, schools etc.
See the Navigation System Manual "Traveling to Your
Destination" for a list of the assigned colors.

QWERTY

Keyboard layout resembling the typewriter keys. The
keyboard layout can be changed to an alphabetical layout in
the Setup mode.

Security Code

Code needed to activate the navigation system. You can
obtain the security code from the iN by entering the
navigation system control serial number. You can find the
serial number on the diagnostic screens (Unit Check, Navi
ECU) or on the underside of the navigation unit.

Touch Screen
Buttons or
Touch Sensor

The display panel has 2 layers of clear film on the screen
panel. If you touch the screen panel, the layers engage and
the navigation display detects the touch point.

Tuning

A continual update of internal navigation system scaling
factors. See the individual sensor tuning discussions under
either System Description, or System Diagnostic Mode (see
SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE) in this article.

Unverified
Streets

These streets have not been verified for turn restrictions, one-
way, etc. They are shown in light brown on the map. You
can enter address destinations in these areas, but depending
on your Unverified Routing choice in setup, voice guidance
may end at the last verified street closest to your destination.

Verified Streets

These streets consist of the detailed metropolitan coverage
areas, and all other inter-town connection roads. These roads
are shown in black on the map.

Vehicle Position. When in map mode, this circular icon

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Diagnostic System Diagram

This diagram below shows an overview of the navigation diagnostic features
starting at the center and working outward in layers. The diagram starts with "Key
On." Next the diagram shows two ways to get the diagnostic main menu:

From any of the navigation Map or Menu screens, press and simultaneously hold
the keys Menu Map Cancel.

Finally, the diagram shows the available diagnostic menu choices, starting at the
bottom left, and moving clockwise. In most cases, do not clear or change settings in
any diagnostic screen unless instructed to do so in the explanation, or by the

VP

shows the vehicle position on the map. Touch this icon to
show the latitude, longitude, and elevation of your current
position.

VR

Voice Recognition. This allows voice control of many of the
navigation functions. The hardware consists of the
microphone, steering wheel (TALK/BACK) buttons, and the
front speakers. See the overview for more information.

VSP

Vehicle Speed Pulse. This pulse signal coming from the
ECM/PCM is used to update the Vehicle position on the
map. These pulses do not indicate direction (forward or
backward). When in reverse, the navigation receives a signal
from the MICU and directs the VP to move backwards on the
map.

VSS

Vehicle Speed Signal. The counter shaft speed sensor reads
the output shaft speed at the transmission and provides a
speed pulse to the ECM/PCM. The ECM/PCM sends this
pulse to the navigation system.

XM Satellite
Radio

A satellite band radio system where signals are received from
either a satellite or land based transmitters.

Yaw Sensor

This device is located in the navigation system control unit
and senses the side-to-side twisting force generated when the
vehicle turns. See a detailed description of how this sensor
works in this article.

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factory. If the factory asks you to insert a PCMCIA memory card into the PC card
slot, then the features specified on the diagram with PC card are available.

Fig. 14: Diagnostic System Diagram
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM CONNECTOR LOCATION

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Fig. 15: Identifying Navigation System Connector Location
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NAVIGATION UNIT INPUTS AND OUTPUTS FOR CONNECTOR A (17P)

Fig. 16: Identifying Navigation Unit Connector A (17P) Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

Terminal Wire

Terminal

Description

Voltage

Symptom

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