Reinstalling a Kenwood Navigation Map Update

At times it may be necessary to reinstall a map update for a Kenwood system. Reinstalling the map requires a formatted microSD/SD card or USB flash drive and access to our Garmin Express™ software application. 

First, prepare the microSD/SD card or USB flash drive for the map reinstall. 

To Prepare the microSD/SD Card or USB Flash Drive:

1. Insert the formatted media into the Kenwood system

• • Formatting a microSD or SD Memory Card for a Kenwood Device.

  • Format a USB Flash Drive for use with a Kenwood Device.

2. Touch Nav or Navigation to access your navigation system

3. Touch Settings on the navigation's main page

4. Touch Device

5. Touch Update Map

6. Touch OK when the information for the navigation system has been written to the media 

The microSD/SD card or USB flash drive will now be prepared for the map reinstall. Return to the computer to reinstall the map once the microSD/SD card or USB flash drive is prepared. 

To Reinstall the Map:

1. Open Garmin Express

2. Select or Add your device

3. Click Install next to the available map update

Return to the vehicle once the map is finished installing in Garmin Express. Visit https://kenwood.garmin.com/kenwood for instructions to install the map update in your vehicle.