Gathers Vxm-175 Vfi Language Change Link (High Speed)

To change the language on a Honda Gathers VXM-175VFi infotainment unit (common in Japanese imports like the Honda Fit, Vezel, or Freed), follow these steps to navigate the Japanese menus. Step-by-Step Language Change Open the Menu : Press the

If Language option is not visible

Check for submenus: Settings → System → Regional Settings or Settings → Setup → Display.
Some units hide language until vehicle is in Park; shift to Park and try again.
If still not visible, the unit may be region-locked or running firmware with limited language packs.

Method A: For Firmware v2.x (Legacy Interface)

Power On the Device: Wait for the VFI display to fully initialize. You will see the default startup screen.
Access the Main Menu: Press the Menu hard key located on the bottom right of the keypad.
Navigate to System Settings: Use the arrow keys to scroll to the gear icon labeled System (or its default language equivalent). Press Enter.
Find the Language Selection: Scroll down to option 7/12: Language or Region & Language.
Initiate the Change: Press Enter on the Language field. A pop-up list of available locales will appear.
Select Your Target Language: Scroll to English (US), Español, Deutsch, Français, 简体中文, etc. Press Enter to select.
Confirm the Change: The system will display a warning: "Changing language will restart the HMI interface. Proceed?" Select Yes.
Observe the Reboot: The VFI display will flicker for 3-5 seconds. Upon reboot, all menus will be displayed in the newly selected language.

to change the language from Japanese to English on the VXM-175VFi. The system is generally locked to Japanese, and standard navigation menus do not include an English toggle. Workarounds and Solutions Gathers Vxm-175 Vfi Language Change

Document ID: NLS-2049-Ω Subject: Post-Deployment Analysis of Gathers Vxm-175 Vfi Language Change Classification: Proprietary (Core Syntax Tier) To change the language on a Honda Gathers