Safety Warning
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System Diagnostic Mode: Version
This screen displays the current version information for the navigation system software. In addition, this screen allows the loading of updated software if requested by the factory, or instructed by a Service Bulletin. Software may be loaded from a CD or a PC card.
- Program Flash: Displays the version of the navigation software in memory.
- Program Disc: If displayed, this value represents the version of the navigation software on the navigation DVD.NOTE: The last two letters of the Program Flash or DVD fields indicate which DVD is installed in the unit. The letters KA imply that a United States DVD is installed. If the letters are KC, then a Canada DVD is installed. (See coverage discussion below.)
- IPL, APL, DBOOT, and System uCom, are all for factory use.
- Model: For this model, the field should begin with SWA.
- Download: Do not touch, unless instructed by the factory.
Check any official Honda service website for more service information about navigation DVDs.
There are two navigation DVDs produced for this model.
- The white DVD labeled United States is for the US market and contains maps for the contiguous 48 US states, Hawaii, and some southern portions of Canada.
- The gray DVD labeled Canada, is for the Canada market, and contains maps for all of Canada, plus some of the northern US states. If customers with this DVD require full US coverage (including states like Florida and Texas), they may purchase a United States DVD by contacting the DVD fulfillment desk.
Customers wanting additional northern coverage in Canada, can purchase a Canada DVD by contacting the DVD fulfillment desk.
An older navigation DVD cannot be used in a audio-navigation unit that is uploaded with newer software. You may see this error if you order a new audio-navigation unit as it may arrive with a higher software version loaded into its memory.
You may also see this error if a customer inserted a newer navigation DVD into their unit. This is why it is never recommended that you show a customer a new navigation DVD by inserting it into their current vehicle. Once the newer software is uploaded, they will see an error message when they reinstall their original navigation DVD.
- Install the original navigation DVD from the original audio-navigation unit into the new audio-navigation unit.
- Select DownLoad in the Version menu. The confirmation screen appears.
- Select YES on the confirmation screen. The navigation system reboots.
- After the navigation system reboots, go into the System Diagnostic Mode and select ECU Info. diagnosis, then select Mem Clear. The navigation system reboots.NOTE: This step is necessary to delete all of the unwanted software version and to initialize the navigation ECU memory. Do not use Mem Clear except when doing this procedure.
- Check that the navigation display shows the map properly.
If you need to Download (install) an older software version into the navigation unit, do this:
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.