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2016 and 2017 Honda Accord Map Update and Purchase Instructions
Honda vehicles with Garmin Navigation come with either 3 (2021 Honda North America vehicles and newer) or 5 years (all other model years and regions) of map updates at no cost. These map updates are available roughly once per calendar year.
Starting in 2015, Garmin began providing navigation in select Honda vehicles. We do not provide navigation for all models of Honda vehicles in all countries after 2015. On our website, you may see a Honda vehicle listed that does not use Garmin navigation in your country or region.
Contact your local Honda dealership for additional information on how to update if you are unsure if your vehicle has Garmin navigation.
NOTES BEFORE CONTINUING:
MapCare Entitlement period begins approximately once vehicle reaches 200 miles. Depending on age and purchase date of vehicle – the free entitlement period may be ended.
You cannot use the same map download for multiple Honda navigation systems. Doing this will result in a locked navigation device.
If a vehicle's MapCare has expired, you will have the option to purchase a onetime update (if available) by following the process below.
See Below for 2016 and 2017 Honda Accord Map Update and Purchase (If Needed and/or if Available) Instructions:
The Following is Needed to Perform the Map Update:
- 16 GB USB Drive Only
The Honda Navigation System update requires a 16GB USB flash drive. Using a USB flash drive smaller or larger than 16GB can cause the map update process to be unsuccessful. The following error message may display: "There is not enough space on the device to install the map update from USB storage device."- Using the Same USB Flash Drive for the Honda Map Update
- High-speed Internet connection
- Up to 4 hours of time (Computer and Vehicle). The map download time varies based on Internet connection speed and map region.
- The map installation will take up to one hour in the vehicle but may vary based on the map region being installed.
- During this update, your Honda navigation system must not be turned off. Therefore, the engine must be running while the vehicle is parked outside or in a well-ventilated area. Before getting started, familiarize yourself with and follow all applicable laws in your area. Please contact your dealer with any questions or concerns.
NOTE: You cannot use the same map download for multiple Honda navigation systems. Doing this will result in a locked navigation device.
Map Update Instructions:
On the Computer
1. Follow the steps in Formatting a USB Drive for a Honda Navigation System
- NOTE: Steps 1 and 16 (using Garmin Express) must be done within 24 hours of each other when performing the map update. The update process will need to be restarted from the beginning if they are not completed within 24 hours.
2. Take the USB drive to your vehicle
In your Vehicle
The following steps are required in order to imprint a unique ID to the flash drive.
3. With the vehicle turned off, plug the 16 GB USB drive into the vehicle's USB port
- For Honda Accord 2016 and Honda Accord 2017 - Use the front USB port under your audio display
4. Turn on the vehicle and Select Settings on the Navigation Home Screen
- You may need to open the Navigation app on your vehicle's infotainment system to view this.
5. Select Device
6. Select Update Map
7. Select OK
8. Select OK and wait 60 seconds before removing the USB drive from the USB port
- If you do not see this message, verify the USB drive is 16GB and is formatted to FAT32. Formatting a USB Drive for a Honda Navigation System
9. Remove the USB drive from your vehicle and take the USB drive back to your computer
On your Computer
10. Plug the USB drive into your computer
11. Open Garmin Express
- See How Do I Install Garmin Express? for instructions.
12. Select Add a Device
- If you've previously added your device to Garmin Express, select your device.
- The green dot means Garmin Express recognizes the device.
- If you've previously added your device to Garmin Express, select your device.
13. Select Add Device
14. Select Next
- If desired, enter your email address to register the device and receive map update notifications
15. Select Next
- If desired, enter a nickname for your vehicle
16. Select Install or See Pricing
- Information about the available update can be found by clicking View Details
1. Select Install
2. Select Accept after reading the terms and conditions
3. Select Continue after reading the important notes
- Garmin Express will now display Preparing Device for Map Update and then Garmin Express is copying the map update files on to the USB drive
1. Click See Pricing
2. Select your country from the drop-down list
3. Click Continue
4. Click Sign In
5. Enter your email address and password
6. Click Sign In
7. Click the price button of the update you want to purchase
8. Verify and/or enter the Shipping/Billing Address and click Continue
- Taxes and total vary by state/country.
9. Enter Credit Card information and click Place Order
10. Order Complete! processing page will display
11. Click Install Now
- If Install Later is selected, Click the back arrow in Garmin Express to see the Activate Maps option.
12. Click Accept
13. Click Install
14. Click Continue
15. Downloading Maps progress bar displays
16. Click OK
17. Safely remove the USB drive from the computer once the update process is completed and take the USB drive back to your vehicle
In your Vehicle
18. Turn on the vehicle
- The engine must be running while the vehicle is parked outside or in a well-ventilated area. Before getting started, familiarize yourself with and follow all applicable laws in your area.
19. Plug the USB drive into the same USB port used earlier in your vehicle
20. Select Settings on the Navigation Home Screen
21. Select Device
22. Select Update Map
23. Select Yes to continue
24. The screen will display Installing data
25. Select OK after Update Successful message
26. The USB drive can be removed once the map update is complete
To Verify the Maps Were Successfully Installed:
In your Vehicle
1. Select Settings on the Where To? screen
2. Select Map & Vehicle
3. Select myMaps
The map region and version will display on the screen.
NOTE: The map version listed in the below picture is an example, and is not the current version.
