I'd really like to be able to add some icons on the map that shows Tim Horton's Coffee shops and Esso gas stations... that's all, I'm really green to this stuff and would just appreciate the markers.

Would someone be so kind as to provide me with the necessary directions to do this, or perhaps do it for me

I would be more than happy to compensate... I have an AVIC F-90BT

Have you tried the navgate feeds software,available free from pioneer.It lets you add poi's and also personalise the icons.

search for branding.zip, this is an awesome addition and has the poi icons you need. I found it in the 'Diaftia' keeper mod thread. He has instructions.