Honda Insight 2019 and Newer Map Update and/or 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.

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Honda Insight - 2019 and Newer - See Below for 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.

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Map Update Instructions:

On the Computer

1. Follow the steps in Formatting a USB Drive for a Honda Navigation System

• • NOTE: Steps 1 and 17 (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

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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

• • Any USB port in the vehicle can be used. 

4. Turn on the vehicle and Select the Menu Button (3 dots) on the map screen

5. Select Settings

6. Select Map and Vehicle

7. Scroll down and select Map Updates

8. Select Start Update Process

9. 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

10. Remove the USB drive from the USB port in your vehicle and take the USB drive back to your computer

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On the Computer

11. Plug the USB drive into your computer

12. Open Garmin Express

• • See How Do I Install Garmin Express? for instructions.

13. Select Add a Device

• • If you've previously added your device to Garmin Express, select on your device.
    • The green dot means Garmin Express recognizes the device.

14. Select Add a Device 

15. Select Next

• • If desired, enter your email address to register the device and receive map update notifications.

16. Select Next

• • If desired, enter a nickname for your vehicle

17. Select Install or See Pricing

• • Information about the available update can be found by clicking View Details

18. Safely remove the USB drive from the computer once the update process is completed and take the USB drive back to your vehicle

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In your Vehicle

19. 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.

20. Plug the USB drive into the same USB port used earlier in your vehicle

21. Select the Menu Button (3 dots) on the map screen

22. Select Settings

23. Select Map and Vehicle

24. Scroll down and select Map Updates

25. Select Start Update Process

26. Select Install

  

27. The screen will display Installing Maps

 

28. Remove the USB storage device and select Restart after Update successful message

 

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To Verify the Maps Were Successfully Installed:

In your Vehicle

1. Select the Menu button (3 dots) on the map screen

2. Select Settings

3. Select Map and Vehicle

4. 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.  

Current North America Map Version: 2025 as of October 25, 2024.