GPS Initialization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit and 2012 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: You must park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the sky.

Depending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your system may require GPS initialization. If it does, the CSF screen appears:

Fig 1: Screen Display - GPS Initialization Confirmation

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If this procedure is not necessary, the system proceeds directly to the Disclaimer screen. During initialization, the system searches for all available GPS satellites, and obtains their orbital information. Park the vehicle out in the open with a clear view of the sky for this procedure.

If the navigation system finds the satellites properly, the CSF screen changes to the Disclaimer screen. If within 10 minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your position, the confirmation screen appears.

Fig 2: Screen Display - Disclaimer

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It this screen appears, turn off the engine, then restart the vehicle and move it to a different location. If the Disclaimer screen appears, the GPS initialization is complete.

NOTE:

The average acquiring time is less than 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes.
If the system is still unable to acquire a signal, follow the instructions on the screen. If this screen appears again, go to GPS icon is white or not shown troubleshooting.
Skip a CSF screen by pressing the DEST and the ZOOM OUT buttons at the same time and you can move to a System Links screen.