Acura 2008 TL Navigation Manual
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Introduction ..................................
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Manual Overview ............................
4
System Overview ............................
4
Accessories Precautions ..................
5
Important Safety Information ..........
5
Map Overview .................................
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Current Street ....................................
6
Verified/Unverified Street..................
6
User Agreement ............................
8
Getting Started ...........................
10
System Controls ............................
10
Voice Control Basics.....................
12
Using the Voice Control System ......
13
Improving Voice Recognition ..........
13
Selecting an Item (Button) on the
Screen .........................................
14
Selecting an Item in a List .............
14
Using the On-screen Keyboard .....
15
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .......
16
System Start-up .............................
17
Map Screen Legend.......................
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Map Screen Description ................
19
Zoom In/Out.....................................
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Map Scrolling ..................................
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Displaying Current Location .........
19
Traffic Display Legend..................
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Real Time Traffic Display.............
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Viewing Flow Data ..........................
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Viewing Incident Reports.................
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System Function Diagram .............
24
Entering a Destination ..............
25
By Address ....................................
26
Selecting the State or Province........
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Selecting the City .............................
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Selecting the Street ..........................
28
Entering the Street Number .............
30
By Intersection...............................
30
Selecting the State or Province........
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Selecting the City .............................
31
Selecting the Street ..........................
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By Places .......................................
35
Finding the Place by Category ........
35
Finding the Place by Name..............
39
Finding the Place by Phone
Number .........................................
39
Finding the Place by Zagat 2007.....
39
By Map Input.................................
40
Showing the Map of Current
Position.........................................
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Showing the Map of City..................
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Showing the Map of State ................
41
Showing the Map of Continental
USA...............................................
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By Previous Destinations...............
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By Today’s Destinations................
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Editing Today’s Destination List .....
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Adding Destinations to the List........
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By Address Book...........................
45
Adding Addresses to the Personal
Address Book ................................
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By Go Home ..................................
46
Driving to Your Destination .....
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Driving to Your Destination ..........
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Calculate Route to Screen..............
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Changing the Routing Method.........
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Viewing the Routes...........................
49
Viewing the Destination Map ..........
50
Map Screen ....................................
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Route Line ........................................
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Guidance Prompts ...........................
51
Map Screen Legend .........................
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Guidance Screen ............................
53
Guidance Screen Legend .................
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Distance and Time to
Destination..................................
54
Direction List .................................
54
Exit Info
(Freeway Exit Information)..........
55
Split Screen Guidance....................
55
Map Scale ......................................
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Map Orientation ............................
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Destination Icon ............................
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Landmark Icons .............................
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Showing Icons on the Map...............
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Icon Options ....................................
61
Going Off the Route ......................
63
Off-road Tracking..........................
63
Viewing/Saving the Current
Location......................................
64
Pop-ups and Disclaimers ...............
65
Changing the Route .......................
66
Change Route By Screen .................
66
Waypoints ........................................
66
Reroute: Avoid Streets .....................
68
Reroute: Detour ...............................
68
Reroute: Change Routing
Method..........................................
68
Changing Your Destination...........
69
Find Nearest (Voice command) .......
69
Go Home (Voice command) ............
69
Using Joystick to Change
Destination ...................................
69
Entering a Destination from the Menu
Screen (while on route) ................
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Continue Trip Screen.....................
70
AcuraLink Messages .....................
71
Information Features ................
72
Information Screen ........................
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Messages........................................
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Voice Command Help ...................
72
Cellular Phonebook .......................
73
Map Legend...................................
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Calendar.........................................
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Entering Your Schedule ...................
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Key to Zagat Ratings .....................
75
Calculator.......................................
76
Unit Conversion...............................
77
Roadside Assistance ......................
77
System Set-up.............................
78
Setup Mode....................................
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Setup Screen (first) ........................
78
Brightness ........................................
78
Volume .............................................
78
Display .............................................
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Guidance Prompts ...........................
80
Contrast ...........................................
80
Setup Screen (second) ...................
80
Personal Information .....................
81
Address Book ...................................
81
Home Address ..................................
84
PIN Number .....................................
85
User Name .......................................
86
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Previous Destinations ......................
86
Routing & Guidance ......................
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Rerouting .........................................
87
Unverified Area Routing ..................
88
Edit Avoid Area................................
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Edit Waypoint Search Area..............
94
Guidance Mode................................
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Vehicle...........................................
95
Off-road Tracking ............................
95
Correct Vehicle Position..................
96
System Information .......................
97
Basic Settings.................................
97
Keyboard Layout..............................
98
Units (mile or km) ............................
98
Voice Recognition Feedback ...........
98
Voice ................................................
98
Clock Adjustment ..........................
98
Auto Daylight Saving Time ..............
98
Auto Time Zone by GPS...................
99
Daylight Savings Time (DST) Selection
(Change DST schedule)................
99
Time Adjustment ..............................
99
Color ............................................
100
Map Color......................................
100
Menu Color ....................................
100
AcuraLink/Messages ...................
101
Rear View Camera ......................
101
Rear View Camera Brightness
Adjustment..................................
101
System Initialization.................
102
System Initialization....................
102
Entering the Security Code..........
102
GPS Initialization ........................
103
Map Matching .............................
103
System Limitations ...................
104
Database Limitations ...............
106
Client Assistance.......................
108
Reporting Errors ..........................
108
Acura Automobile Client
Services ....................................
108
Visiting Your Dealer ...................
109
Obtaining a Navigation Update
DVD .........................................
109
Changing the DVD ......................
110
PC Card .......................................
110
Coverage Areas.........................
111
Map Coverage .............................
111
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas.......
111
Canada Detailed Coverage
Areas ..........................................
116
Operation in Hawaii.....................
122
Information Screen Differences .....
124
Shipping a Vehicle To or From
Hawaii ........................................
124
Frequently Asked
Questions ...............................
125
Troubleshooting .......................
133
Glossary ....................................
134
Glossary .......................................
134
Voice Command Index............
137
Global Commands .......................
137
Navigation General
Commands................................
137
Navigation Display
Commands................................
138
Find Place Commands .................
139
Climate Control Commands ........
140
Temperature Voice
Commands................................
141
Radio Voice Commands..............
141
CD Voice Commands..................
142
DVD Voice Commands...............
143
MP3/WMA Voice Commands ....
143
Tape Voice Commands ...............
144
Table of Contents
Information Screen Voice
Commands ................................
144
Setup Screen (first) Commands ...
144
On-Screen Commands .................
145
On-Screen Commands Assist .........
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Index .........................................
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Introduction
Manual Overview
The manual is divided into the following sections:
• Getting started - A basic introduction that discusses the controls and how to communicate with the system.
• Entering a Destination - How to enter an address or locate a point of interest
(POI).
• Driving to your Destination – An explanation of the map features, guidance, and cautions.
• Information Features - Messages,
Voice Command Help, Cellular
Phonebook, Map Legend, Calendar,
Key to Zagat Ratings, Calculator, and
Roadside Assistance.
• System Set-up - How to set up and tailor the system for your personal use and use the Address Book.
The back of this manual contains:
• Map Coverage (page 111 )
• Cities with Traffic Coverage
(page 122 )
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(see page 125 )
• Troubleshooting Guide (see page 133 )
• Glossary of Terms (see page 134 )
• Voice Command List (see page 137 )
• Operation Specific to Hawaii (see page 122 )
System Overview
Your navigation system is a highly sophisticated location system with voice control that uses satellites and a map database to show you where you are and to help guide you to a desired destination.
The navigation system receives signals from the global positioning system
(GPS), a network of 24 satellites in orbit around the earth. By receiving signals from several of these satellites, the navigation system can determine the latitude, longitude, and elevation of your vehicle. In addition, a gyroscopic yaw sensor and a vehicle speed sensor in your vehicle keep track of the direction and speed of travel at all times.
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The navigation system applies this location, direction, and speed information to the maps and calculates a route to the destination you enter. As you drive to that destination, the system provides map and voice guidance.
The navigation system is easy to use.
The locations of many places of business and entertainment are already entered in the system. You can select any of them as a destination by using the touch screen, joystick or voice control.
There are several ways to enter a destination, such as by point of interest
(POI), by address, by phone number, and by selecting it from the map. The last 50 destinations are saved for reuse at a later date. The system also allows you to store a home address to simplify returning home from your destination.
Accessories Precautions
If you have rear window tinting installed, be aware that if the tint has metallic properties, it can seriously degrade or prevent GPS reception. This is because the GPS antenna is located under the rear window beneath the rear shelf.
If you plan to install electronic components such as radar detectors, vehicle location devices, remote starters, additional amplifiers, or other audio components, ensure that they are not located near the navigation control unit behind the plastic door in the trunk, near the navigation screen in the dash, or near the GPS antenna in the center of the rear shelf. Signal noise emanating from these devices can cause intermittent disruption of the navigation system.
Introduction
Important Safety Information
The navigation system can distract your attention from the road if you focus on the screen or operate the system’s controls while driving.
Enter as much information as possible into the system before you begin driving, or when the vehicle is stopped.
Then, as you drive, listen to the audio instructions and use voice commands when possible.
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Introduction
WARNING
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Follow all operating instructions and safety information in this manual.
While driving, do not look at the screen or operate the system controls for more than a second or so at a time, and only after deciding you can do so safely. Pull to the side of the road if you need more time to look at the screen or operate the controls.
The navigation system is designed to provide route information to help you reach your destination. However, this route guidance may sometimes conflict with current road conditions such as street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.
Additionally, the system itself has certain limitations (see page 104 ).
Therefore, you must verify the audio and visual route information provided by the system by carefully observing the roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you are unsure, proceed with caution.
Always use your own good judgment, and obey traffic laws while driving.
Map Overview
Current Street
The current street on which your vehicle is, appears at the bottom of the map screen (see page 18 ). A message saying
“Not on a digitized road” may appear instead when you drive half a mile away from a mapped road. For more details, see Off-road Tracking on page 63 .
Verified/Unverified Street
Your navigation system has two kinds of streets: verified (dark colored) and unverified (light colored). The differences between the two types of streets are contrasted in the chart on page 7 .
“Unverified” Road
“Verified” Road
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Introduction
When displayed
Street color
Map Quality
Routing differences
Cautions
Guidance voice
Time and distance
“to go”
Verified streets (dark colored)
These roads are found within metropolitan areas, and include interstate freeways and major roads connecting cities.
Shown on daytime map screen as black or red, such as interstate freeways.
The database vendor has verified these streets.
Information like turn restrictions, average speed, and whether it is a one way street have been gathered and used when creating your route to a destination.
While driving to your destination, the displayed route line is solid blue. The system provides voice and map guidance to your destination.
There are no pop-up boxes urging extra caution during a route. However, because roads constantly change, you are urged to use common sense, and always obey posted traffic restrictions.
Voice guidance issues maneuvers such as “In a half mile make a right turn.”
The time and distance “to go,” displayed while on route to a destination, is based on the average speed and distance for the roads used for your route.
Unverified streets (light colored)
These roads are found in rural areas, and typically include residential streets away from the center of a town.
Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown.
These streets have not been verified by the database vendor. The system does not contain information on one-way streets, turn restrictions, or the road’s average speed. They are shown on the map for reference and can have errors in map location, naming, and address range.
Your route line is either a blue dotted “vector line,” or a dashed pink/blue line. For information on selecting this option, and the routing differences, see Unverified Area Routing on page 88 .
Regardless of whether the user chooses route guidance, there are cautionary screens before and during the route urging the user to be extra cautious, and obey all traffic restrictions. See Unverified
Area Routing on page 88 .
The suffix “if possible” is added to each guidance maneuver. For example: “In a half mile make a right turn, if possible.”
Because the average speed of these roads is not known, the time and distance “to go” is based on a fixed average speed of 25 mph for these roads.
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User Agreement
In using this DVD “Satellite Linked
Navigation System” (the “DVD”), which includes HONDA MOTOR CO.,
LTD. software, ALPINE
ELECTRONICS, INC. software,
NAVTEQ database contents, INFO
USA CORPORATION database,
ZAGAT SURVEY database contents, and ZENRIN CO. database contents
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”), you are bound by the terms and conditions set forth below.
By using your copy of the DVD, you have expressed your Agreement to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
You should, therefore, make sure that you read and understand the following provisions. If for any reason you do not wish to be bound by the terms of this
Agreement, please return the DVD to your dealer.
• The DVD may not be copied, duplicated, or otherwise modified, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of the Licensors.
• The DVD may not be transferred or sublicensed to any third party for profit, rent or loan, or licensed for reuse in any manner.
• The DVD may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise disassembled, in whole or in part.
• The DVD may not be used in a network or by any other manner of simultaneous use in multiple systems.
• The DVD is intended solely for personal use (or internal use where the end-user is a business) by the client. The DVD is not to be used for commercial purposes.
• The Licensors do not guarantee to the client that the functions included in the DVD meet the specific objectives of the user.
• Licensor shall not be responsible for any damages caused by the use of the
DVD to the actual user or to any third party.
• The warranty on the DVD shall not extend to an exchange or refund due to misspelling, omission of letters, or any other cosmetic discrepancy in the contents of the DVD.
• The right to use the DVD shall expire either when the user destroys the
DVD or software, or when any of the terms of this Agreement are violated and the Licensors exercise the option to revoke the license to use the DVD or software.
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• The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the original purchaser.
• The use of oil company logos in the display are for your information and convenience, and in no way implies any sponsorship, approval or endorsement of these companies, or their products. The logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
The user shall indemnify and save harmless the Licensors, and their officers, employees and agents, from and against any claim, demand or action, irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action, alleging loss, costs, expense, damages or injuries (including injuries resulting in death) arising out of the use or possession of the DVD or software.
User Agreement
Use, duplication, or disclosure of this
DVD by or on behalf of the United
States government is subject to
“Restricted Rights” as set forth at FAR
52.227-14, -19 or DFARS 252.227-
7013, as applicable. Manufacturers are the Licensors, including HONDA
MOTOR CO., LTD., 2-1-1 Minami
Aoyama Minato-Ku Tokyo 107-8556
JAPAN., Alpine Electronics, Inc., 20-1
Yoshima Kogyodanchi, Iwaki,
Fukushima 970-1192 JAPAN.,
NAVTEQ Corporation, 222
Merchandise Mart, Suite 900, Chicago,
IL, 60654, INFO USA
CORPORATION, 5711 South 86th
Circle, Omaha, NE 68127.,
Zagat Survey, LLC, 4 Columbus Circle,
New York, NY, 10019., and ZENRIN
CO., LTD., 1-1-1 Muromachi,
Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
803-8630, JAPAN.
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Getting Started
System Controls
Driver’s Temperature
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Passenger’s Temperature
Upper Display
Screen
MAP/GUIDE button
MENU button
SETUP button
ZOOM (IN)/
(OUT) buttons
CANCEL button
Joystick
INFO button
MAP/GUIDE button
Displays the map. When on a route, switches between the map and guidance screens. See page 18 or 52 .
MENU button
Displays the Enter destination by screen. When on a route, displays the
Change route by screen. See page 25 .
SETUP button
Displays the Setup screens to change and update information in the system.
See page 78 .
CANCEL button
Cancels the current screen and returns to the previous screen display.
NOTE:
The NAVI BACK button performs the same basic function.
Press ZOOM to zoom in (to show more detail), or ZOOM to zoom out
(to show more area and less detail) while a map screen is displayed.
ZOOM IN reduces the scale (showing less area with greater detail). ZOOM
OUT increases the scale (showing more area with less detail). See page 56 .
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INFO button
Displays the screen for selecting
Messages, Voice Command Help,
Cellular Phonebook, Map Legend,
Calendar, Key to Zagat Ratings,
Calculator, and Roadside
Assistance. See page 72 .
Joystick
Moves left, right, up and down, to move the highlighting around the display, to scroll through lists, or to look around a displayed map. After making a selection in a menu or list, push in on the joystick to enter the selection into the system.
In almost all cases, you can enter a selection into the system by using the voice control system, highlighting the item and pushing in on the joystick, or by touching the appropriate item you wish to select.
Other buttons
See the Owner’s manual.
Screen
All selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. In addition, the display is a “touch screen” – you can enter information into the system by touching the images (icons) on the screen with your finger.
For example, if you need to enter a street name, a keyboard will be displayed. You can type in the street name by saying or selecting the individual characters on the screen.
Clean the screen with a soft damp cloth.
You may use a mild cleanser intended for use on liquid crystal displays
(LCDs). Harsher chemicals may damage the screen.
NOTE:
Whenever you shift to R (reverse), the rear view is shown on the navigation system screen. See page 101 .
Getting Started
Upper Display
Shows a summary of the audio and climate control information, as well as the time. This summary is helpful as a confirmation when adjusting audio or climate by voice.
The audio summary consists of the radio band, frequency, and volume. For XM radio, a bried description of the station and current music is displayed.
The climate status consists of the driver’s and passenger’s temperature displays. The time is automatically set by the navigation system. Settings can be adjusted in Setup (see Time
Adjustment on page 99 ).
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Getting Started
Voice Control Basics
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio system and the climate control system. The voice control system uses the NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone near the map light on the ceiling.
HFL button
NAVI TALK button
NAVI BACK button
HFL BACK button
NOTE:
While using the voice control system, all of the speakers are muted.
Microphone
(on the ceiling)
NAVI TALK button
This button activates the voice control system. Press and release it when you want to give a voice command. See
Voice Command Index on page 137 for a list of voice commands.
NAVI BACK button
This button has the same function as the
CANCEL button. When you press and release it, the display returns to the previous screen. When the previous screen appears, the system replays the last prompt. This button is enabled for the navigation system commands only.
However, it can be used to cancel an audio or climate control voice command up to one second after the command confirmation.
NOTE:
The NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK buttons are deactivated while using the
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature.
See your vehicle Owner’s manual and the official web site (www.acura.com/ handsfreelink) for information on this system.
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Using the Voice Control System
You should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entry using the joystick as a
“back-up” method of entry.
Most of the system’s functions can be controlled by voice commands activated with the NAVI TALK button. To control your navigation system by voice:
• Press and release the NAVI TALK button.
• Wait for the beep.
• Give a voice command.
Once the microphone picks up your command, the system changes the display in response to the command and prompts you for the next command.
Using the NAVI TALK button, answer the prompts as required.
If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a command, it responds with “Pardon,”
“Please repeat,” or “Would you say again.” If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the screen you are on, it sounds a beep.
Anytime you are not sure of what voice commands are available on a screen, you can always say “Help” at any screen. The system can then read the list of commands to you.
When you speak a command, the system generally either repeats the command as a confirmation or asks you for further information. If you do not wish to hear this feedback, you can turn it off.
However, hearing the feedback will familiarize you with the way the system expects commands to be phrased. See the Voice Recognition Feedback setting in Setup.
Getting Started
If you hear a prompt such as “Please use the touch screen to...” or “Please choose an area with the joystick,” the system is asking for input that cannot be performed using the voice control system.
Improving Voice Recognition
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using either the Navigation or
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® voice control system, the following guidelines should be followed:
NOTE:
Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that
you are using. See Voice Command
Index on page 137 .
• Adjust the air flow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do not blow against the microphone on the ceiling. Place your hand over the microphone; if you feel any airflow, adjust the vents.
• Lower the A/C fan speed during voice recognition operation.
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• Close the windows and the sunroof.
• After pressing and releasing the
NAVI TALK button, wait for the beep, then give a voice command.
• Give a voice command in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• If the system cannot recognize your command because of background noise, speak louder.
• If more than one person is speaking at the same time, the system may misinterpret your command.
• If you are still having trouble with the voice control system, refer to Voice
Command Help on the
Information screen.
Selecting an Item (Button) on the Screen
On most screens, there are items that can be selected (like buttons with titles such as OK or Return). To select an item on any screen, do one of the following:
• Use the voice control system and say the name of the desired item. Almost all selectable items on the screen, including some listed items, are recognized by the voice control system.
• Touch the desired item on the screen.
• Move the highlighting to the desired item with the joystick, then push in on the joystick.
Tip:
If items are grayed out (very dark colored), this means that they cannot be selected.
Selecting an Item in a List
To scroll through a list, do one of the following:
• Use the joystick to scroll through the list item by item.
• Use the voice control system and say
“Next” or “Previous” or use the “on screen” scroll up or down buttons, or the ZOOM buttons to scroll through the list page by page.
If you cannot find the desired name, or have made an error, return to the previous screen by pressing the
CANCEL or the NAVI BACK button.
To select the desired item in the list, do one of the following:
• Use the voice control system, and say the item number of the desired item.
• Touch the item on the screen.
• Use the joystick to move the highlighting to the item, then push in on the joystick.
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Using the On-screen
Keyboard
When the system needs input from you, the display changes to a keyboard. Use the displayed letters to enter the information. Enter each letter by one of the following methods:
• Using the voice control system, say the desired letter on the screen.
• Move the highlighting to the desired letter using the joystick, then push in on the joystick.
• Touch the desired letter on the screen.
When speaking the letters or using
“spell mode,” you can substitute the name that represents each letter or symbol. This improves recognition. The system will only respond to the names shown in the following graphic.
For example:
• To select the letter “A”: Say, “A”;
“Alpha”; or “Apple.”
• To select the letter “M”: Say, “M”;
“Mike”; or “Mary.”
Getting Started
The names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard symbols, see page 145 .
Alpha
Apple
Bravo
Boy
Charlie
Dog
Delta
Echo
Edward
Foxtrot
Frank
George
Golf
Henry
Hotel
Igloo
India
King
Kilo
Larry
Lima
Mike
Mary
November
Nancy
Oscar
Papa
Paul
Queen
Quebec
Robert
Romeo
Sam
Sierra
Tom
Tango
Ampersand
Uniform
Uncle
Victor
Whiskey
William
X-Ray
Yankee
Yellow
Zulu
Zebra
Slash
John
Juliet
Apostrophe
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Each entered letter will appear at the top of the display. Say or select Space to enter a space between words. Say or select Delete to erase a letter entered incorrectly.
When entering an address, the system searches the database for words that match the letters you are entering. As a result, you will notice that some letters are no longer available.
When the system finds only one entry that matches, it completes the entry of the name for you. If the system finds more than one entry that matches your input, the system displays a list.
Tip:
If you are unsure of the spelling of a name, enter the letters that you are sure of, and then select List. The system displays a list of names that most closely matches your input.
You can choose to have your keyboard displayed in alphabetized format as shown below:
Or in a regular keyboard (QWERTY) format as shown below:
See Keyboard Layout in the Setup screen (second).
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
If you have a Bluetooth compatible cell phone that is “paired,” then CALL on the Calculate route to screen is enabled.
When you select CALL, the system dials the number on shown on the screen. If CALL is not available (dark gray), and your phone is “paired,” then make sure the phone has service or that
HFL is not in use; press the HFL BACK button.
For more information on Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, see the vehicle
Owner’s manual and the official web site (www.acura.com/handsfreelink).
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System Start-up
When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it takes several seconds for the navigation system to boot up.
The first screen to appear is the navigation system globe screen. The screen then changes to the Disclaimer screen:
NOTE:
The OK button does not appear immediately. It appears after the software is loaded.
Getting Started
Read this disclaimer carefully so you understand it before continuing. Push in on the joystick, or touch OK, and the map screen will appear on the display.
The “OK” cannot be activated by voice.
If you do not press the joystick or touch
OK, the screen will go dark after 30 seconds. To return to the Disclaimer screen, press any navigation or voice control button.
NOTE:
If you do not select OK, and then enter the Setup or Information screens, some items are not available, and will show up as darkened buttons (grayed out).
See System Function Diagram on page 24 .
If you have entered any Calendar reminders, they are displayed after you select OK.
The Calendar reminder screen remains displayed until you select OK,
Remind Later or press the CANCEL button.
If you select OK, the reminder will not show up again. If you wish to have the reminder show up again later in the day, touch the Remind Later button.
If you press the CANCEL button, the message will be displayed the next time you start the vehicle.
NOTE:
The system will display the current message and any older or previously unread messages, with the newest message listed first.
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Main Menu
Getting Started
Map Screen Legend
Map Orientation
(see page 57 )
“North Up”
“Heading Up”
GPS Signal Strength
: Best Reception
: Good Reception
Missing: Poor/No Reception
Current Map Scale
(see page 56 )
“Breadcrumbs”
(see Off-road Tracking on page 63 )
Streets
(see Map Overview on page 6 )
Red: Interstates or Freeways
Black: Verified Streets
Light Brown: Unverified Streets
ICON Button (see page 61 )
Vehicle Position (see page 64 )
(Use voice command “Display the current location.” or touch the icon to show current location.)
Current Street (see page 6 )
NOTE:
See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.
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Landmark Icon (see page 58 )
Honda Dealer
Hospital
Grocery Store
Gas Station
Acura Dealer
School
Restaurant
ATM
Hotel/Lodging
Parking Garage
Parking Lot
Post Office
Freeway Exit Information
Incident Icon
Accident / Incident (other)
Construction Weather
Map Features
Dark Green: Park
Light Blue: Hospital
Brown: Shopping Mall
Light Brown: Indian Reservation
Green: Golf Course
Gray: Airport/Stadium/Business
Blue: Body of Water
Blue/Green: Cemetery
Matte Blue: University
NOTE:
If you move the joystick over an area
(map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.
Main Menu
Map Screen Description
Zoom In/Out
Use the ZOOM buttons to change the scale of the map. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a wide area view. After changing the scale, give the system a few moments to update the display.
Map Scrolling
To view other areas on the map, move the joystick left, right, up, or down. The map will shift in that direction. To return the map to your current location, press either the MAP/GUIDE, the
CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button.
The display automatically changes to the map screen when you reach your destination. Press the MENU button to return to the Enter destination by screen.
Displaying Current Location
You can say “Display current location.” or touch the vehicle position icon at any time to see the current address, latitude, longitude and elevation. The screen will change to:
NOTE:
The elevation will not appear when the system is temporarily lacking proper
GPS information. The system elevation may not agree with elevations shown on roadside elevation signs, and may fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.
Getting Started
You can say “Save current location.” or select Save on the screen to save the current location in your Address Book.
Select Traffic Incidents to display a list of the traffic incidents within a 30mile radius of your current position.
You can view this same list by saying
“Display traffic incidents.” See page 22 for a discussion of this feature.
Select Return to return to the previous screen.
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Main Menu
Getting Started
Traffic Display Legend
Viewing Incident Details:
To view the incident details, use the joystick to position the cursor
(round red circle below) over an incident icon and push in.
Incident Icons
Accident / Incident (other)
Construction
Weather
Incident Icon Update Details:
• Typically M–F, 5:00 AM – 7:00
PM (varies by metropolitan area)
• Continuously updated signal is received.
Map Scale (5 - 1/2 mile):
Traffic flow and incident icons are only displayed for the following scales: 1/2, 1, 2, 5 mile (or 800m,
1600m, 3km, 8km).
NOTE:
When driving to a destination on freeways that have traffic flow data, the route line is used to display moderate and heavy traffic flow status instead of the colored bands on the side of the road. The route line color indicates the following conditions:
• Free Flow Traffic - a section of the blue route line will be bordered with a light green line (this may be difficult to see)
• Moderate Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to orange
• Heavy Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to red
• Unknown Traffic Flow - a section of the route line is blue
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Message Button
Indicates that you have a message. View messages by touching the message button.
See page 71 .
Hearing Incident Details:
To have the message read to you, push in on the joystick a second time.
To return to current position, say, or select
Return.
Traffic Flow Data
(using bands parallel to the road)
Heavy traffic: 0 – 27 mph
(approx.)
Moderate traffic: 27 – 52 mph
(approx.)
Free flow traffic: 52 + mph
(approx.)
(shown for both sides of the freeway where available)
Traffic Flow Data Update Details:
• Available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week
• Continuously updated
Main Menu
Real Time Traffic Display
The navigation screen can display upto-the-minute traffic information when available including flow (traffic speed), accidents, and construction on freeways in more than 40 major metro areas. See page 122 for a list of the current US cities that offer traffic information.
The display of traffic flow and incidents on your map screen is optional and can be turned On/Off by selecting the
“Traffic” icon on the Icon bar (see
Showing Icons on the Map on page 61 ).
The current metropolitan areas that have traffic coverage can be seen on page
122 . For more current metro coverage information, go to www.acura.com/
realtimetraffic. This link offers additional information on real-time information, including the following:
• The latest list of metro areas that have
Nav-Traffic
• Detailed coverage information for each metro area showing what roads have traffic speeds, traffic icons, or both
• An XM-Nav-Traffic demonstration
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Getting Started
Viewing Flow Data
Traffic flow data is displayed as colored bands on either side of the freeway (see
Traffic Display Legend on page 20 ).
The different color bands represent the average road speeds as determined by
“under-road sensors.”
While driving to your destination on a road, that has traffic flow data, your route line color is used to display the traffic flow data. This means that when the map scale is set to one of the traffic scales (1/2 through 5 mile scale), your blue route line may appear as alternating orange, red or blue segments (see
Traffic Display Legend on page 20 ).
NOTE:
A blue route line segment on a freeway can mean one of two things:
• The under road sensors indicate free flow traffic.
• The road has no sensors, and traffic conditions are unknown (they could be congested).
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Main Menu
Getting Started
Naturally, only roads with these sensors will show traffic information. The amount of flow data varies considerably from one city to another. This map display is refreshed continuously. You can only view traffic information in the city where you are located.
NOTE:
• Traffic flow, and incident icons are only displayed the 1/2, 1, 2, and 5 mile scales (800m, 1600m, 3km, 8km scales).
• Not all freeways within a metropolitan area have traffic flow data (colored bands on the side of the freeways) - this is normal, and you cannot assume that a lack of data implies no traffic.
• Not all cities have traffic flow information. See cities listed on page 122 .
• Due to freeway maintenance and construction, traffic flow may be available only for one side of a road, or to be missing entirely for some portion of the freeway.
• The displayed traffic flow may disagree with the information from other audio or Internet based traffic displays.
• If traffic flow is not showing, verify that the “TRAFFIC” selection for the
Icon Bar is ON, and that the icon options for traffic are both ON. (see page 61 ).
Viewing Incident Reports
Incident reports appear as small diamond shaped icons (see Traffic
Display Legend on page 20 for examples). There are three ways to view traffic incidents:
• By voice control, say “Display traffic incidents.”
• Select Traffic Incidents from the
Current location screen.
• Select an incident icon from the map screen.
NOTE:
The first method is recommended because it works on any scale, and requires the minimum input.
Listing Traffic Incidents by Voice
Control
From the map screen (any scale), say
“Display traffic incidents,” or “Display traffic list.” A list of all incidents within the metro traffic area will be displayed.
Incidents are listed by distance from your current position outward in all directions. To view an incident details, select an incident from the list.
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Main Menu
Listing Traffic Incidents
Select Traffic Incidents from the
Current Location screen. A list of all incidents within the metro traffic area will be displayed. See Displaying
Current Location on page 19 .
No Traffic within 30 Miles
If you say “Display traffic incidents” or select Traffic Incidents but there are no incidents within 30 miles of your current location, the following screen will be displayed.
Selecting an Incident Icon from the
Map Screen
Zoom in or out so that you are between the 1/2 and 5 mile scales. (The map must be on the 1/2 to 5 mile scales to view the incident icons.) To view the details of a specific incident, use the joystick to position the cursor (round red circle) over the incident icon you are interested in. Then push in on the joystick to view a pop-up box summary describing the incident. To see and hear the incident details, select Traffic
Detail. To return to your current position map screen, say or select
Return. To continue viewing incidents in your “scrolled to” location, press the
CANCEL button.
Getting Started
NOTE:
• Incident reports may be displayed on roads that have no traffic flow data available.
• Freeway incident reports can lag behind the actual incident, or remain displayed after an incident has cleared. This is normal, and is dependant on the reporting agency, and the speed at which the data is updated.
• The displayed incidents may disagree with the information from other audio or internet based traffic information displays.
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Main Menu
Getting Started
System Function Diagram
This diagram shows the navigation system features, starting at the center and working outward in layers. The navigation program starts at “Key ON,” and then displays the globe screen
(blue). If OK is selected on the
Disclaimer screen, the functions in the yellow segments of the diagram become available in the Setup and Information screens. The white segments of the diagram are available anytime, even if you do not select OK.
The items above the map screen show various methods to begin driving to your destination (orange). You are provided with map/voice guidance, routing cautions, and a direction list.
While driving to your destination, use the voice control system as much as possible to interact with the navigation, audio, and climate control systems
(green).
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VOICE:
IC
VO
ICE:
C
E
O
M
M
A
N
D
S
(pg. 76 )
CONVER
V
OICE:
(pg.
137
LIST (pg.
)
INFO
(PG.
72)
CLIMA
72
)
VOICE:
(M
A
-
P
SCREEN (pg.
66
)
/V
D
O
VO
144
)
AUDIO (pg.
141
- 144
)
CLIMATE CONTR
OL
(pg. 140 , 141 )
NUMERIC RATING
COST (pg.
75 )
ENTER (pg.
74 )
LIST (pg.
74 )
76 )
MATH (pg.
T (pg.
77
)
73
)
TEGOR
KEY TO ZAGAT
Y
CALL (pg.
RATINGS
CALEND
AR
CALCULA
73
)
IMPOR
T/SEAR
UDIO
NA
VI, A
TE (pg.
72
)
77
)
VOICE:
AR OR
"HO
W F
LONG
ATI
ON?"
TO THE
DESTIN
(pg.
137
)
ICE:
TOR
MESSA
RI
IC
E
PHONE BOOK
VO
ICE HELP
ROA
AN
CE
ASSIST
46
)
(pg.
VI
BU
72
VO
)
T
T veh
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UENCY
NG
INFO
-
AN
TH
BU
AUDIO
(pg.
TT
10
ON
) icle
H
E
R
AU
E
"DISPLAY (OR SAVE)
CURRENT LOCATION"
(pg. 64 )
TO Y
CE,
GU
ID
JO
TION
SELECT A
WITH
(pg.
69
K
)
D
IO
T
ROUTING CAUTIONS
VOICE: "FIND
, DIR
NEAREST..."
MA
D
IS
C
OK
T
REAR CA
ATM, ETC.
(pg. 139 )
"WHA
T TIME
IS IT?"
(pg.
137
)
OUR DESTIN
P SCREEN (pg
RE
CALENDAR
MIND
ERS
(pg.
17
)
LA
IM
ER
L
G
SCREEN
O
BE
SCR
KEY
E
E
N
(pg
MERA (REVERSE)
ON
OK
NOT
SELECTED
VENT
A
C ON/OFF
.
A/C
BUTT
(pg.
ON
10
)
17
)
(pg.
25
)
PRESS
SET TEMP
.
OK
18
SCREEN
(FIRST)
) -
(pg.
VO
AU
141
-
ICE:
DIO
144
)
ATIO
EC
(pg.
SETUP
BU
T
T
(pg.
O
N
78
)
TIO
N
VO
ICE:
(pg.
140
,
141
TE
-
N
S
CONTINUE
TO THE
LIS
T
)
TION
70
)
78
)
AR
VEHICLE
U
COLOR
AC
SYSTEM INFO
RALINK
L
UM
E (pg.
.
GUIDE.
T
80
)
79
)
BASIC
ROUTING
GUID
ANCE
PR
OMPTS (pg.
Y (pg.
)
WA
(pg.
ENTER
Y
POINTS
66
)
TRAFFIC
(pg.
VOI
CE:
OOM OUT"
56
, 138
)
VIEW TRAFFIC
(pg. 20 )
PERSONAL
.
97
)
80
)
20
)
Y ICONS"
138
)
ADD BOOK (pg.
81 )
PINs (pg.
85
UNITS MI/KM
)
DAYLIGHT SA
OFF-R
101
)
VOICE MALE/F (pg 98 )
UNVERIFIED (pg.
AVOID ARE
100
)
)
92
)
99
)
M
CORRECT VEHICLE
63
, 95
)
CKING
98
)
ENU COLO
N (pg.
MESS
96
)
VERSION (pg
R (pg.
100
. 98
)
88
)
78
)
2008 TL
Main Menu
When you press the MENU button, the display changes to:
Address (see page 26 )
This selection requires you to enter the city (and possibly the state), and the address that you want to go to.
Intersection (see page 30 )
This selection allows you to enter the names of two intersecting streets in a city. This is useful if you know the general location of your destination, but not the exact address.
Places (see page 35 )
The system has been programmed with the locations of many businesses, parks, hospitals, etc. This selection lets you search these by category, name, phone number, or Zagat 2007 (for restaurant).
Map Input (see page 40 )
This selection allows you to point to a destination on the map using the joystick. This allows you to enter a destination or address that may not be listed in the database.
Previous Destinations (see page 43 )
When you enter a destination with any of the available selections (except
Address Book and Go Home), the last 50 destinations are saved by the system. Use this selection to choose a destination again.
NOTE:
If Previous Destinations is grayed out, there is no Previous Destination entered.
Entering a Destination
Today’s Destinations (see page 43 )
You can enter and sort up to five destinations and store them in the
Today’s Destination list. You can then use the Today’s Destination selection.
NOTE:
If Today’s Destinations is grayed out, there is no Today’s Destination entered.
Address Book (see page 45 )
This selection allows you to select a stored address. The system can store up to a combined total of 200 User 1 and
User 2 addresses.
Go Home (see page 46 )
This selection allows you to select your home or a common place as a destination.
NOTE:
If you have no home address entered, the system prompts you for one.
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Main Menu
Entering a Destination
By Address
After you select Address from the
Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:
Tip:
• When entering an address by voice, it is more efficient to say the city name first, then the street name.
• When entering an address, it is usually easier to enter the street first.
A city or cities that the street appears in will be displayed. For your convenience, you do not have to enter both city and street.
NOTE:
If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.
Selecting the State or Province
The state you are in is displayed at the top of the screen. If your desired destination is in another state, select
Change State.
The display then changes to the Enter state name screen. Use the voice control system and say the name of the state or use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the state.
Selecting the City
This is helpful if the street runs through several cities, and you know what city includes the street. The city you are in is displayed on the screen. If the city you want is displayed on the screen, say
“Select current city.” If your desired destination is in another city, say or enter that city.
By Voice Control:
Say “City” on the Find address by screen, and the display changes to the
Say city name screen. Say the city name and the searching will begin.
NOTE:
To improve voice recognition, when saying the city name, pronounce the syllables as clearly as possible.
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Main Menu
To enter the city name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO Spell
Mode on the Say city name screen, and the display will change to the Enter city name screen.
Say the city name by saying individual letters, one at a time.
The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you “Please select the number of the input letter from the list” and the following pop-up box will appear:
Entering a Destination
By Touch Control:
Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the city.
The system will display a list of city names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired city from the list.
You should select a letter by saying the number.
Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or
“Edward” instead of “E.”
See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter.
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Main Menu
Entering a Destination
If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the name of the city. Most of the cities and towns for that state are listed.
Listings of cities and towns in the nondetailed coverage area may have an asterisk “*” next to their names. If you select one, a pop-up box is displayed saying; “No detailed street data is available...”, and a street address cannot be entered (see Map Coverage on page 111 ). Try entering the street first, and then select the city if available.
Select View Dest. Map and use the joystick to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the city will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page 6 .
Selecting the Street
By Voice Control:
After you have selected the city, or if you say “Street” on the Find address by screen, the display changes to the
Say street name screen. Say the street name and the searching will begin.
Say the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, one at a time.
To enter the street name by voice
spelling, say or select CHANGE TO
Spell Mode on the Say street name screen, and the display will change to the Enter street name screen.
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Main Menu
The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you “Please select the number of the input letter from the list” and the following pop-up box will appear:
You should select a letter by saying the number.
Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or
“Edward” instead of “E.”
See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter.
By Touch Control:
After you have selected the city, or if you selected Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter street name screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the street
(like ELM or 42ND) that is your destination.
To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For interstates, use an “I”
(I-10). For U.S. highways, use US
(US-18). For state highways, use the two character state designation
(CA-101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (G-2, for example).
Tip:
When entering a street, you do not need to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will automatically determine that for you, based on your entered city and street number.
Entering a Destination
The system will display a list of street names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired street from the list.
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Main Menu
Entering a Destination
Entering the Street Number
After you have completed the street name, the display changes to the Enter street number screen. Use the voice control system and say the address number as a continuous string of numbers. For example, the address 1527 should be spoken as “One, five, two, seven.” You can also use the on-screen keyboard to enter the street number.
Some address numbers may not be available on the selected street. For example, let’s say the individual address ranges for a selected street name are 1 -
20, and 9,000 - 10,000 with an overall range shown on the display of 1 to
10,000. If you try to enter a number outside the individual address ranges such as 500, the system will show this number as un-available (grayed out).
• When using the on-screen keyboard, the system only allows you to choose available address numbers.
• When using voice control, the system beeps if you try to select an unavailable (grayed out) address number.
If you did not select a city in the beginning, the street name you selected might appear in more than one city. The system will give you a list of cities that the street appears in. Select the desired city from the list. The system then displays the Calculate route to screen.
See Driving to Your Destination on page 47 .
Tip:
If the particular address you want cannot be found, select Map Input and use the joystick to select the appropriate
location on the map. See By Map Input on page 40 .
Select View Dest. Map and use the joystick to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the street will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page 6 .
By Intersection
After you select Intersection from the
Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:
Tip:
When entering an address, it is usually easier to enter the street first.
A city or cities that the street appears in will be displayed. For your convenience, you do not have to enter both city and street.
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Main Menu
NOTE:
• If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 92 .
Selecting the State or Province
The state you are in is displayed at the top of the screen. If your desired destination is in another state, select
Change State.
The display then changes to the Enter state name screen. Use the voice control system and say the name of the state or use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the state.
Selecting the City
This is helpful if the street runs through several cities, and you know what city includes the street. The city you are in is displayed on the screen. If the city you want is displayed on the screen, say
“Select current city.” If your desired destination is in another city, say or enter another city.
By Voice Control:
Say “City” on the Find intersection by screen, and the display changes to the
Say city name screen.
Say the city name and the searching will begin.
Entering a Destination
To enter the city name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO Spell
Mode on the Say city name screen, and the display will change to the Enter city name screen.
Say the city name by saying individual letters, one at a time.
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Main Menu
Entering a Destination
The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you “Please select the number of the input letter from the list” and the following pop-up box will appear:
You should select a letter by saying the number.
Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or
“Edward” instead of “E.”
See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter.
By Touch Control:
Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the city.
The system will display a list of city names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired city from the list.
If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the name of the city. Most of the cities and towns for that state are listed.
Listings of cities and towns in the nondetailed coverage area may have an asterisk “*” next to their names. If you select one, a pop-up box is displayed saying; “No detailed street data is available...”, and a street address cannot be entered. See Map Coverage on page 111 .
Select View Dest. Map and use the joystick to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the city will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page 6 .
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Main Menu
Selecting the Street
By Voice Control:
After you have selected the city, or if you say “Street” on the Find intersection by screen, the display changes to the Say street name screen.
Say the street name and the searching will begin.
Say the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, one at a time.
Entering a Destination
The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you “Please select the number of the input letter from the list” and the following pop-up box will appear:
After you have completed the first name, the display changes to the Say intersecting street screen. Say the name of the other intersecting street.
To enter the street name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO
Spell Mode on the Say street name screen, and the display will change to the Enter street name screen.
You should select a letter by saying the number.
Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or
“Edward” instead of “E.”
See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter.
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Main Menu
Entering a Destination
By Touch Control:
After you have selected the city, or if you select Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter street name screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter one of the names (like
ELM or 42ND) of the intersecting streets.
To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For interstates, use an “I”
(I-10). For U.S. highways, use US
(US-18). For state highways, use the two character state designation
(CA-101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (G-2, for example).
Tip:
When entering a street, you do not need to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will automatically determine that for you.
The system will display a list of street names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list.
Select the number (1-6) of the desired street from the list.
After you have completed the first street name, the display changes to the Enter intersecting street screen.
Enter the name of the other intersecting street using the on-screen keyboard.
If you did not select a city in the beginning, and the intersection appears in more than one city, you will see the
Select a city screen. The system will give you a list of cities that the intersection appears in. Select the desired city from the list. If more than one intersection appears in the city, select the desired intersection from the
Select an intersection screen. The system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your
Destination on page 47 ).
Tip:
If the particular intersection you want cannot be found, select Map Input and use the joystick to select the appropriate
location on the map (see By Map Input on page 40 ).
Select View Dest. Map and use the joystick to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the street will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See
Map Overview on page 6 .
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By Places
After you select Places from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:
There are four ways to find a place or point of interest (POI), by Category,
Name, Phone Number, or ZAGAT
2007.
Let’s assume you want to find a coffee shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”
• If you know the phone number of the coffee shop, select Phone Number, then enter the 10-digit number with area code. This is the quickest way to find it.
• The second best method is to select
Category, then Restaurant, and enter the keyword “Bucks.” The list will include all restaurants that have the letters “bucks” anywhere in the name.
• You can try to enter “Bucks” using
Name, but you may have to search through a list that might include
Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc.
NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 92 .
• You can enter the desired destination using the voice control system. For information on the available voice
commands, see Voice Command
Index on page 137 .
Entering a Destination
Finding the Place by Category
The Category option gives you a list of categories or types of businesses to select from with the following screen:
Tip:
If you are not sure of the spelling of a place, the best way to find it is to use the keyword search. Select Category, choose a category and subcategory from the menus, then select Place
Name by Keyword, and enter the partial name.
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Entering a Destination
Auto Service
The subcategories are: Acura Dealers,
Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc.
Banking
The subcategories are: ATM, Bank, etc.
Community
The subcategories are: City Hall, Civic/
Community Center, Convention/
Exhibition Center, Court House, Higher
Education, Library, Post Office, School, etc.
Emergency
The subcategories are: Hospital, Police
Station, Roadside Assistance, etc.
Lodging
The subcategories are: Bed & Breakfast,
Hotel/Motel, etc.
Leisure
The subcategories are: Amusement
Park, Golf Course, Historical
Monument, Marina, Movie Theater,
Museum, Park/Recreation Area,
Performing Arts, Sports Complex,
Tourist Attraction.
Restaurant
This category is broken down into types of food, giving you a selection by each type: All Types, American, French,
Japanese, etc.
The ZAGAT SURVEY for some restaurants is available in the system.
See the Information screen “Key to
Zagat Ratings” for an explanation of these ratings (see page 75 ).
By voice, select the “Z” icon by saying
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the line number 1-3). Alternatively, use the joystick or touch screen to select the “Z” icon.
On the Select a place screen, restaurants with a Zagat Rating have a
“Z” icon at the end of the line. To list only restaurants with Zagat Reviews, say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2007
Only. You can view the complete Zagat
Review for a selected restaurant by selecting the “Z” icon.
Say or select Read List and the review will be read out. Say or select OK to display the Calculate route to screen.
See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 75 for details on the key to ratings.
Tip:
When trying to find a specific restaurant, select the category All
Types. Some restaurants may be miscategorized.
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Shopping
The subcategories are: All Shopping,
Accessories/Jewelry, Auto Parts &
Electronics, Books/Music/Video,
Clothing, Groceries, Home
Improvement, Mall/Department Store,
Office Supplies/Electronics, Pharmacy/
Drug Store, Pet Food/Supplies, Sewing/
Linen, Shoes/Bags, Sporting Goods, and
Toys/Arts/Crafts.
Tip:
When trying to find a specific shopping store, select the category All
Shopping. Some stores may not be in the right category.
Travel
The subcategories are: Airport,
Automobile Club, Bed & Breakfast, Bus
Station, Camping, Commuter Rail
Station, Ferry Terminal, Hotel/Motel,
Named Place, Park & Ride, Parking
Garage/House, Parking Lot, Rental Car
Agency, Resort, Rest Area, Tourist
Information, Train Station, etc.
Advanced
If you do not find the category or subcategory you need in the other options, you can find the categories with a keyword. When you select this option, the display changes to the Enter keyword for category screen. Enter the keyword using the on-screen keyboard.
When the system finds the categories with the keyword you entered, the display changes to the Select a category screen. Select the desired category.
After selecting a category, the system will give you the options of Place
Name by Keyword, Sort by
Distance to Travel, City Vicinity, or
Place Name.
With the following screen:
Entering a Destination
Place Name by Keyword
If you do not know the exact name of the destination, you can find the place with a keyword. When you select this option, the display changes to:
You can find your destination with keyword using the Sort by Distance
to Travel option or City Vicinity option.
If you select the Sort by Distance to
Travel option, the Enter keyword for place screen appears. Enter the keyword using the on-screen keyboard.
If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the keyword. The system starts searching for places that match the entered keyword.
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Entering a Destination
If you see your desired place, select it from the list.
If not, scroll through the list to find the desired place.
If you select the City Vicinity option, the Enter city name screen appears.
Enter the name of the city using the onscreen keyboard. The system will display a list of city names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select your desired city name from the list. Once you have selected your desired city name, the
Enter keyword for place screen appears. Enter the keyword using the on-screen keyboard to specify the desired place.
Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
Sort by Distance to Travel
When you select this option, the system gives you a list of all the places in the subcategory. This list is arranged by distance from your current location, with the closest at the top of the list.
The distance and direction to the destination at the top of the list are shown in the screen. The distance shown is straight line distance (as the crow flies), not driving distance. Select the number (1-4) of the desired destination from the list.
Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
City Vicinity
The system allows you to find points of interest in the vicinity of the city you entered. When you select this option, the display changes to Enter city name screen. Enter the name of the city using the on-screen keyboard. If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the name of the city. Select a desired city from the list.
Once you have selected the city, the display changes to Enter a place name screen. Enter the name of the place using the on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
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Place Name
When you select this option, the display changes to Enter a place name screen.
Enter your selection, using the onscreen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
Finding the Place by Name
The Name option allows you to enter the name of a business, and then shows you a list of businesses with the same or similar names to select from. Use the name option only if you know the exact spelling of the place. If unsure, use the
Category option.
Finding the Place by Phone
Number
The Phone Number option allows you to select a destination by its telephone number. Only telephone numbers stored in the system under the
Places (of business) option are recognized. The system does not contain residential telephone numbers, or numbers you may have entered in your personal Address Book.
Tip:
If you know the phone number of a point of interest (POI), its uniqueness makes it the fastest entry method. When using the voice control system, the entry should be spoken as a continuous string of numbers. For example, the telephone number (310) 555-4000 should be spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five, five, four, zero, zero, zero.”
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Finding the Place by Zagat 2007
The ZAGAT 2007 option allows you to find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating information.
The system lets you select several items
(such as metro area, region, and neighborhood) to search the restaurant you like. When you select a type of food, the following display appears:
Name - When you select Name, the restaurants will be listed by alphabetical order.
Food, Decor, Service - When you select Food, Decor, or Service, the restaurant will be listed by rating value.
Cost - When you select Cost, the restaurant will be listed by the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip).
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Entering a Destination
When you select a sorting method, the list of restaurants will appear.
By Map Input
After you select Map Input from the
Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:
Showing the Map of Current
Position
The Current Position selection assumes that you are looking for a destination in the immediate area. The display changes to:
You can see the survey for a listed item by selecting the “Z” icon, or by saying
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the number 1-3).
Once you select a restaurant, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
NOTE:
See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 75 for details on the key to ratings.
NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 92 .
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 137 .
The red arrow indicates your vehicle position. Find your desired destination by pushing the joystick left, right, up, or down. The map and cross hairs will move in the same direction.
Use the joystick to position the cross hairs on the desired icon, map feature, or road. If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. Then push in on the joystick to select an area.
The address of the road segment will appear at the top of the screen.
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The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick.
NOTE:
The address of the road segment will be displayed on the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 mile (80, 200, 400, or 800 meter) scale map.
If this is the desired destination, push in on the joystick again. If not, use the joystick to reposition the cross hairs, then push in on the joystick again to display the new address.
Once you select an address, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
Showing the Map of City
With the City selection, the display changes to the Enter city name screen.
When you have entered the desired city, the display changes to a map. The starting location will be the central position in the selected city.
See Showing the Map of Current
Position on page 40 for instructions on finding and entering your desired destination.
Entering a Destination
Showing the Map of State
With the State selection, the display changes to the Enter state name screen.
After you select the desired state, the display changes to a map of the state, with the cross hairs located near the middle.
Use the joystick to move the cross hairs to the area of the state close to your intended destination. If desired, use the
ZOOM buttons to change the map scale.
When you have the cross hairs in the desired area, push in on the joystick.
The map scale changes to a closer view.
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Entering a Destination
Move the cross hairs to the desired destination, then push in on the joystick.
The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen.
The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick.
Showing the Map of Continental
USA
With the Continental USA selection, the display changes to:
NOTE:
The address of the road segment will be displayed on the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 mile (80, 200, 400, or 800 meter) scale map.
If this is the desired address, push in on the joystick again. If not, use the joystick to reposition the cross hairs, then push in on the joystick again to display the new address.
Once you select an address, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
Use the joystick to move the cross hairs to the area of the country for your intended destination. Then push in on the joystick.
The map scale changes to display a closer view of the area you selected. Use the joystick to move the cross hairs on the desired icon, map feature, or road. If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen.
The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick.
NOTE:
The address of the road segment will be displayed on the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 mile (80, 200, 400, or 800 meter) scale map.
If this is the desired address, push in on the joystick again. If not, use the joystick to reposition the cross hairs, then push in on the joystick again to display the new address.
Once you select an address, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
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By Previous Destinations
Every time you route to a destination, that destination is saved by the system.
Up to 50 destinations can be stored.
Select Previous Destinations from the Enter destination by screen to choose one of those destinations.
After you select Previous
Destinations, the display lists the last
50 destinations entered, with the most recent appearing first.
NOTE:
• If Previous Destinations is grayed out, there is no Previous
Destination entered.
• When finishing a “Today’s
Destinations” trip, the Today’s
Destination list entries are stored to this list, beginning with the date (e.g., item 1 shown above).
• Because both the Home and personal
Address Book list can be protected by a PIN, they do not show up in the previous destination list.
Scroll through the list and say the line number (1-6) of the destination, or touch the desired destination you want.
Once you select the desired destination, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your
Destination on page 47 ).
NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 92 .
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 137 .
Entering a Destination
By Today’s Destinations
You can create a “trip” by combining multiple destinations previously selected on the Calculate route to screen.
Select Today’s Destinations from the Enter destination by screen and the display changes to:
NOTE:
If Today’s Destinations is grayed out, there is no Today’s Destination entered.
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Entering a Destination
Editing Today’s Destination List
If you change your plans, you can modify the Today’s Destination list order by distance, or by order of entry.
Say or select Entry to sort the list by the entry order, and say or select Distance to sort the list by the distance order. To delete a destination, say or select
Delete and the display changes to
Select a destination to delete screen.
Select the destination to delete and say or select Done to perform the deletion, and the display returns to the previous screen. To cancel the deletion, press the
CANCEL button.
NOTE:
For information on the available voice
commands, see Voice Command Index on page 137 .
Adding Destinations to the List
After you have used any of the other selections from the Enter destination by screen to select a destination, the display changes to:
The display then changes to show you all the current entries on the Today’s
Destination list. Press Done to return to the Enter destination by screen.
The system automatically sorts the destinations stored in the Today’s
Destination list for the best path.
To add this to the Today’s Destination list, select ADD TO Today’s Dest.
NOTE:
If ADD TO Today’s Dest. is grayed out, the Today's Destination list is already full (five destinations have been stored).
If the displayed list shows your plans, select the first destination. The system will guide you to the destination according to the order of the list. When you reach the destination, it will be automatically removed from the list.
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NOTE:
When finishing a “Today’s
Destinations” trip, the Today’s
Destination list entries are stored to the
Previous Destination list, beginning with the date (e.g., item 1 shown below).
This entry contains all the destinations that were included in the Today’s
Destinations itinerary. This allows you to re-select the entire Today’s
Destinations content at a later date.
By Address Book
This selection allows you to choose a personal address entry for a destination.
After you select Address Book from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:
Entering a Destination
NOTE:
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a
PIN, make sure you remember it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer will have to reset it for you.
The system then displays a list of the places entered in your personal Address
Book. You can sort the displayed addresses by Category: ALL,
BUSINESS, PERSONAL or by other categories you may create.
If an Address Book PIN has been set in Setup, the system prompts you to enter your PIN after you select User 1 or User 2. Say or enter your PIN, and say or select Done.
If the PIN has not been entered, the system displays the list after you select
User 1 or User 2.
Scroll through the list to find your desired destination. After you select it, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your
Destination on page 47 ).
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Entering a Destination
Adding Addresses to the
Personal Address Book
There are two ways to enter addresses to the personal Address Book:
• Entering them in the personal
Address Book feature in Setup (see page 81 ).
• Adding them in the Address Book directly from the Calculate route to screen (see page 47 ).
NOTE:
• Destinations chosen from the Address
Book do not show up in Previous
Destinations.
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 92 .
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 137 .
By Go Home
Selecting Go Home from the Enter destination by screen takes you home or to a frequently used address you have chosen.
If a Go Home PIN has been set in
Setup, the system prompts you to enter your PIN. Say or enter your PIN, and say or select Done. The system will then display the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
If a Go Home PIN has not been set, the system displays the Calculate route to screen after you select Go Home (see
Driving to Your Destination on page 47 ).
NOTE:
• To edit Home Address, see Home
Address in System Set-up on page 84 .
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 92 .
• PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN, make sure you remember it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer will have to reset it for you.
• If a PIN is desired, enter it using the
Personal preference PIN number feature in Setup. See page 86 for information on entering your Go
Home PIN.
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Driving to Your Destination
A route typically has three phases.
• Initial route calculation (Calculate route to screen) (see page 47 ).
• Change the route while en route (see page 66 ).
• Resume the route when restarting the engine (see Continue Trip Screen on page 70 ).
Calculate Route to Screen
Say or select OK. The system calculates the route using the method shown on the screen (see Map Screen on page 50 ).
NOTE:
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 92 .
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 137 .
Driving to Your Destination
Further selections from the Calculate route to screen include:
ADD TO Address Book
Allows you to add the destination to your Address Book. See By Address
Book on page 45 .
NOTE:
If the button is grayed out, the destination is already in your Address
Book.
ADD TO Today’s Destinations
Allows you to add the destination to your Today’s Destination list. See By
Today’s Destinations on page 43 .
NOTE:
If the button is grayed out, the Today’s
Destination list is already full (five destinations have been stored).
CALL
Dials the number on the screen when available. See Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® on page 16 .
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Driving to Your Destination
Changing the Routing Method
The system lets you select the way you want to drive to your destination. Select the desired method using the CHANGE
METHOD scroll bar back ( ) or forward ( ) buttons.
The following methods are available to change after you have set a destination:
While on a map screen, press the
MENU button. The Change route by screen will be displayed. Say or select
Change Routing Method, and the screen changes to:
• “Direct Route” (the factory default) is the route that is the quickest (least time) and is usually the best choice. If you choose any other method, it becomes the new default for all future routing. Make sure to check the routing method if the displayed route is not what you expected to see.
• “Easy Route” produces a route with the least turns.
• “Maximize Freeways”, “Minimize
Freeways”, and “Minimize Toll
Roads” are also available.
NOTE:
If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then
“Minimize Freeways” and “Minimize
Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is normal.
The generated route may not be the route you would choose. For safety reasons, the system generally applies the following rules to your route:
• It tries to avoid “short cuts” through residential areas.
• Right turns are favored over left turns or U-turns.
• Restricted turns (turns that cannot be made during certain hours), are not used for routing during any time of the day.
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Viewing the Routes
Touching View Routes allows you to scroll through and view the various routes (Direct, Easy, Maximize
Freeways, etc.) to your destination. If you select View Routes, the display changes to:
You can change the method for calculating the route by using the voice control system and saying “Next” or
“Previous” or by touching Next or
Prev. The system will display another calculated route.
NOTE:
• It may take several minutes (the system displays an hour glass while it is calculating) to show all route methods, and it is not unusual for the different methods to pick the same route. Voice commands cannot be used while the system is calculating.
• If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then “Minimize Freeways” and
“Minimize Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is normal.
• Zoom IN/OUT to view route details or traffic conditions is not available on this screen. After you choose a
“route method,” you can then zoom in or out on the map screen to view your route in details.
Driving to Your Destination
Say or select Summary to display the distance and time to go for each route.
Based on the summary data, you can change the routing by using the Next and Prev. buttons.
Once you confirm your selection, say or select OK on the screen.
NOTE:
Distances and times show for each method in the Summary are approximate.
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Driving to Your Destination
After calculating the route with the new method, the system displays a map of your current location. The calculated route will be highlighted as a blue line, and a voice prompt will tell you how to proceed along the highlighted route.
Touch Voice to have the guidance repeated.
Viewing the Destination Map
Touching View Dest. Map displays a map of the destination vicinity. Press the
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button to return. You can view the destination map anytime while on route saying
“Display destination map.”
Map Screen
When you select OK on the Calculate route to screen, the map screen appears, showing your highlighted route in real time.
Route Line
When driving to a destination on verified roads in a metropolitan area, the route line is displayed as a blue line.
When driving in rural areas on unverified streets (light brown color), the route line changes to either a blue dotted “vector line” pointing to your destination, or a blue-pink line. See
Unverified Area Routing on page 88 for a detailed explanation of how to enable unverified routing, and the related cautions and disclaimers.
NOTE:
• You can always view the entire route by simply saying, “Display entire route.”
• When your route line uses streets that display traffic information, the route line may consist of orange or red
segments. This is normal. See Traffic
Display Legend on page 20 , and
Viewing Flow Data on page 21 .
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“Vector line” (unverified routing off)
Blue-pink unverified route line
(unverified routing on)
Guidance Prompts
As you get near the maneuver, you will hear a voice reminder, and see a pop-up window showing you the maneuver.
The number of reminders that you will hear before a maneuver is determined by Guidance Prompts in Setup on page 80 .
With the factory default (Normal), typically you will hear two prompts:
• The first is about 1/4 mile from the maneuver.
• The final prompt is close to your actual turn.
If the distance between the next two driving maneuvers is very small, both maneuvers are displayed on the screen in a single window, and the voice will remind you of both of them at the same time.
Driving to Your Destination
NOTE:
• You can say “Voice” or select Voice on the screen at any time to be reminded of the next maneuver.
• Typically a pop-up guidance window shows your next turn, and a voice guidance prompt is heard. The timing of these prompts varies, depending on the type of road you are on, and the distance to your next maneuver.
When given guidance in unverified areas, the words, “If Possible,” are inserted before each guidance prompt.
See Unverified Area Routing on page 88 for more details about unverified routing.
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Driving to Your Destination
Map Screen Legend
Distance to Destination
(see page 54 )
Direction of Destination
(When on route)
(see page 54 )
Map Orientation
(see page 57 )
“North Up”
Time to Destination (see page
Waypoint
(When on route)
(see page 66 )
54 )
Map Features
Dark Green: Park Gray:
Light Blue: Hospital Airport/Stadium/Business
Brown: Shopping Mall Blue: Body of Water
Light Brown: Blue/Green: Cemetery
Indian Reservation Matte Blue: University
Green: Golf Course
NOTE:
If you move the joystick over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.
Destination Icon
(see page 58 )
“Heading Up”
Map Scale Adjustment
(Mile or km per half inch appears only when you
ZOOM IN or OUT.)
(see page 56 )
Streets
(see Map Overview on page 6 , or Unverified
Area Routing on page 88 )
Red: Interstates or Freeways
Black: Verified Street
Light Brown: Unverified Street
Landmark Icon (see page 58 )
Current Map Scale
(see page 56 )
Honda Dealer Acura Dealer
Hospital School
ICON Button
(see page 61 ) Direction List
(see page 54 )
Grocery Store
Gas Station
Restaurant
ATM
Voice (see page 51 )
(Announces next driving instruction)
Current Street
(see page 6 )
Blue Line
Calculated route
(see page 50 )
Hotel/Lodging
Parking Garage
Parking Lot
Post Office
“Breadcrumbs”
Freeway Exit Information
(see Off-road Tracking on page 63 )
Vehicle Position (see page 64 )
NOTE:
(Use voice command, “Display current location,” or touch the icon to show the current location.)
See Map Legend from the Information screen for further explanation (see page 73 ).
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Driving to Your Destination
Guidance Screen
The guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route information.
Many of the icons and screen features are similar to those on the map screen. While driving to your destination, press the
MAP/GUIDE button to switch between the map and guidance screens. The guidance screen shows you:
Milestone to Destination – the position of the small circular icon shows your trip progress. As you get closer to your destination, the indicator will approach
“DEST.”
Vehicle Heading – the black portion of the compass symbol indicates north.
NOTE:
• The map and voice guidance in unverified areas differ from those in verified areas.
• Current maneuvers and those within
1000 feet will show on the
Countdown bar, indicating the distance until the next maneuver.
Guidance Screen Legend
Freeway Exit Information (see page 55 )
Direction of Destination, “as the crow flies” (see page 54 )
Vehicle Heading (black indicates North) (see page 53 )
Scroll: to view guidance maneuvers
Distance to Next Driving Maneuver
Current Street (see page 6 )
Voice Button (announces next
driving instruction) (see page 51 )
Milestone to Destination
(see page 53 )
Street Name of Next
Driving Maneuver
Distance to
Destination
(see page 54 )
Time to Destination
(see page 54 )
Direction List
(see page 54 )
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Driving to Your Destination
Distance and Time to
Destination
When you select a destination, the distance to the destination is the actual road distance of the calculated route, and “not as the crow flies.” When viewing a list of destinations (points of interest), such as restaurants, the distance is “as the crow flies” (see Sort
by Distance to Travel on page 38 ).
The displayed time to destination may differ from the actual travel time because the time is calculated based on the posted road speed data and your current speed. If part of your route includes unverified roads, the “distance” and “time to go” for that portion is estimated using 25 mph as an average speed.
Direction List
If you select Directions on the map or guidance screen, the display changes to:
NOTE:
• The map and voice guidance in unverified areas differ from those in
verified areas. See Unverified Area
Routing on page 88 .
• Only maneuvers that occur at freeway exits or contain freeway exit information will show the exit info icon (“i” icon) on the right end of the items in the direction list. If no exit info icon is shown on the list, the Exit
Info. is grayed out.
You can see the Direction list and the distance to each maneuver. Touch the
Return button to return to the Previous screen.
You can scroll through the direction list screen by screen using the scroll bar, or one instruction at a time using the joystick.
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Exit Info (Freeway Exit
Information)
You can search freeway exit information and add new destinations or waypoints to the calculated route as a new destination or waypoint. The exit info icon (“i” icon) on the right end of the items in the direction list indicates that there is freeway exit information available. Say or select Exit Info., and choose the exit and place to set as a new destination or waypoint.
On the map screen, you can display freeway exit information using the joystick. The exit info icon will only be displayed on the map screen if there is any freeway exit information available.
Choose the 1/4, 1/2, and 1 mile scale, then move the cross hairs to the desired exit info icon and click on it. Choose a place from the list and set as a new destination or waypoint.
NOTE:
To turn on “Freeway exit information” on the map screen, display the icon bar and select the “i” icon (see page 61 ).
Split Screen Guidance
When on route to a destination, you have two display options: single screen mode (the factory default) and the split screen mode.
Single screen mode – a map is displayed with occasional guidance pop-up windows as you approach a maneuver.
Split screen mode – the map is always displayed on the left of the screen, and the maneuver or direction list is displayed on the right hand side of the screen.
Guidance mode can be changed in either
Setup (see Guidance Mode on page 95 ), or by accessing the icon bar (see
Guidance Mode on page 61 ).
Driving to Your Destination
When you get near the maneuver, the map screen changes to:
On the map screen, the location of the maneuver is marked with a small yellow square. The guidance window is simply an enlargement of the area indicated by the yellow square. After you complete the maneuver, the display returns to a full map screen when the single screen mode is set, or to a map and direction list screen when the split screen mode is set.
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Map Scale
Use the ZOOM buttons or a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 138 ) to change the scale of the map.
Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a view of a wider area. After changing the scale, give the system a few moments to update the display.
Functions available at various map scales
Map Scale (English and Metric)
For selecting units, see page 98 .
POI icon symbols (like ATM)
Breadcrumbs (off-road tracking dots)
Freeway exit information icons
Unverified road display (light brown)
Map orientation “Heading up”
Map orientation “North up”
Map features (like park, golf course)
Avoid area shown on map
Avoid area scales (when creating)
Waypoint “flag” icons
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• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 137 .
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Map Orientation
The map can be orientated two ways:
• North-up: North pointing up as you would normally view a paper map.
• Heading-up: The map constantly rotates so the road you are driving on always points up (as you see the road through your front windshield).
“North Up”
“Heading Up”
Touch the Map Orientation icon on the map screen to switch between the available orientation, or say “Display heading up” or “Display north up.”
In the larger map scales (above
1 mile or 1.6 kilometer), the map is always oriented with north facing upward. You cannot change the orientation.
To view other areas on the map, move the joystick left, right, up, or down. The map will shift in that direction. To return the map to your current location, press either the MAP/GUIDE, the
CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button on the steering wheel.
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The display automatically changes to the map screen when you reach your destination. Press the MENU button to return to the Enter destination by screen.
NOTE:
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 137 .
• If you are on a route and the joystick is moved, the “Time to Destination” and “Distance to Destination” indications are replaced with an indicator showing distance from the current vehicle location.
NOTE:
The red arrow in both heading symbols always shows the direction north.
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Destination Icon
The destination icon only shows the approximate location of the destination.
This occurs because a city block can have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed by the 1500 block.) Since most cities use only a portion of the 100 possible addresses (for example, in the 1400 block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts).
Therefore, the address 1425 will be shown a quarter of the way down the block by the system instead of near the end of the block where the destination is actually located.
Tip:
When on a route, you can view a map showing your destination. Using voice control, say “Display destination map.”
Landmark Icons
Landmark icons are shown in the map screen on 1/20 and 1/8 mile scale, or 80 and 200 meter scale. The Freeway exit information is displayed on the 1/4, 1/2, and 1 mile scales. Incident icons are displayed on the 1/2 through 5 mile scales. The icons are:
Landmark icon
Honda Dealer
Hospital
Grocery Store
Gas Station
Acura Dealer
School
Restaurant
ATM
Hotel/Lodging
Parking Garage
Parking Lot
Post Office
Freeway Exit Information
Incident icon
Accident / Incident (other)
Construction Weather
Some icons can be turned on or off; you can either display them or hide them from the ICON button on the lower left corner (see page 52 ) or using voice commands (see page 137 ).
You can select most landmark icons with the joystick to display the icon’s information. See the table on the following page for exceptions.
NOTE:
• The same list can be viewed on the screen by selecting Map Legend from the Information screen.
• When there are overlapping landmark icons, a list of the points of interest (POIs) is displayed.
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 137 .
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Driving to Your Destination
For some icons you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Acura Dealers, are always shown. The table below shows the features for each icon type. Some Points of Interest (POIs) like Police Stations are not shown as an icon, but you can still locate the nearest one with the voice command, “Find nearest Police station.”
Landmark icon
POI type
Honda/Acura dealer
Hospital
School
ATM
Gas station*1
Restaurants*2
Post office
Grocery store
Lodging (Hotel/Motel)
Yes
Yes
Police station No icon
Shopping, Tourist attraction, Bank No icon
Parking garage
Parking lot
Freeway exit information
Yes
Yes
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Icon can be manually displayed
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Icon can be selected as a destination on the map screen with the joystick
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Incident icon
POI type
Traffic Speed
Traffic Incident
Icon can be displayed on the map
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Yes
Icon can be hidden on the map
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Yes
Icon selection by voice
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Yes
Icon can be selected as a destination on the map screen with the joystick
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No
POI can be found on the map screen using voice command
“Find...”
No
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*1. When gas station icons are selected for view on the map, some icons are shown as “brand icons.”
*2. From the ICON button on the lower left corner, specialty types of restaurants, like Chinese or Italian, can be individually displayed or hidden. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 61 . Also see the Voice Command Index on page 138 for the
“Display,” “Hide,” and “Find” commands.
*3. You can display the nearest traffic incidents by saying, “Display traffic incidents.”
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Showing Icons on the Map
Touching the ICON button on the map screen displays the following screen:
The screen consists of the following items:
Icon Bar (row of icon symbols)
The icon bar allows you to manually select the icons that are displayed on the map (see page 58 for a list of these icons).
In the screen above, both traffic and restaurants are selected. Touch the icons to select (goes blue) or remove them
(symbol is gray). You can also display or hide the same icons by using the
“Display” or “Hide” voice commands
(see page 138 ).
Icon Options
This feature allows you to “fine tune” some of the icons on the Icon bar (See
Icon Options below for more information).
Guidance Mode
When on route, this item allows you to select between a single screen (with occasional pop-up guidance windows), or a split screen (containing one half map, and one half guidance/directions list window). see page 55 for an explanation of this feature, and see page 95 for Setup.
Exit Screen
Select Return to return to the map screen.
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Icon Options
Selecting Icon Options displays the following screen:
This feature allows you to “fine tune” some of the icons on the Icon bar. The four icon choices, “Parking” (lot or garage), “Restaurant” (specific type or types of food), “Other icons” (hospitals, schools, etc.), and “Traffic” (traffic speeds or traffic icons), can each be tailored to your needs.
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Driving to Your Destination
For instance, let’s assume that your realtime traffic is not displayed on the map, and you want to make sure that your settings are correct. You would do the following:
• First you would ensure that the
“Traffic” button on the Icon bar is blue (See Icon Bar above).
• Second, you select Icon Options and verify that both traffic options are also on (blue). This procedure is explained below.
If you select Traffic from the Select category for icon settings screen, the traffic icon options are displayed:
In the example above, only Traffic
Icons is selected and will show up on the map. To also see Traffic Speeds flow on the map, this would need to be turned on to select it so it appears as below.
Exit, and save your settings by selecting
Done.
NOTE:
• When viewing the map screen, you can turn some icons on using voice control.
• “Traffic Speeds” and “Traffic Icons” must be selected in the “Traffic” choice of “Icon options” to enable the traffic display on the map screen.
• You can use voice commands,
“Display (or hide) traffic icons,” or
“Display (or hide) traffic speeds.”
See page 138 .
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Going Off the Route
If you leave the calculated route,
“Recalculating...” is displayed at the top of the screen. The system will recalculate the route from your current location and direction to the desired destination then give you a new route instruction. This is done automatically if you have set Rerouting to Automatic on the Setup screen (second) (see page 87 ).
If the Rerouting option in Setup is set to Manual, “Off route” appears at the top of the screen when you leave the calculated route. Say “Recalculate,” or touch Recalc. button whenever you wish the system to perform a recalculation.
Off-road Tracking
If you drive more than half a mile from a mapped road, “Not on a digitized road.” appears at the bottom of the screen.
The map screen starts displaying a series of dots (breadcrumbs) to show the path you have taken if Off-road
Tracking on the Setup screen (second) is set to On (see page 95 ).
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By following the dots, you can backtrack to the mapped road you originally left. “Breadcrumbs” may occasionally be displayed in urban areas, such as large parking lots in shopping malls, or in new subdivisions where the roads are not yet in the database. In other cases you may see dots, if the system temporary goes off route, like in a parking garage where the
GPS signal is unavailable.
These dots appear only in the 1/20, 1/8,
1/4, and 1/2 mile (or 80, 200, 400, and
800 meter) map scales.
Use the ZOOM buttons to change scales if necessary.
Tracking continues for approximately
150 miles; dots at the beginning of the trail will start disappearing when you exceed that distance. When you reach a mapped road, the system stops displaying dots.
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Driving to Your Destination
Viewing/Saving the Current
Location
Whenever you are on a map screen, you can always obtain your current location either by touching the Vehicle Position icon or by using the voice control system and saying “Display current location.” A screen pops up which shows the address of your current location, as well as the latitude, longitude, and elevation.
NOTE:
The elevation will not appear when the system is temporarily lacking proper
GPS information. The system elevation may not agree with elevations shown on roadside elevation signs, and may fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.
You can store the current location for later use. It does not change or cancel your current route.
For example, you are following the system’s directions to get to a destination. While sitting at a stoplight you notice a curio shop on the corner, but do not have time to visit it right now.
You can save the location to select as a destination at a later date.
To save the location, say “Save current location” or select Save on the screen.
When you select “User 1” or “User 2,” the Edit address book screen with the current location data will appear. You can edit the name, phone number, or category name to be saved in your personal Address Book.
After the location is saved, select
Return to return to the map screen.
You can then use Address Book from the Enter destination by screen to select the saved location, and return to the same spot.
Select Traffic Incidents to display a list of the traffic incidents within a 30mile radius of your current position.
You can view this same list by saying
“Display traffic incidents.” See page 22 for a discussion of this feature.
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Pop-ups and Disclaimers
When you say “OK” in the Calculate
Route to screen, or if you change your route, the system checks your route and provides you with “pop-up” messages for the following situation:
• Your route takes you into an area that you previously set as an “Avoid
Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on page 92 ).
• Your route passes near an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 88 ).
Driving to Your Destination
• You are about to enter an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 88 ).
• Your route includes unverified areas
(see Unverified Area Routing on page 88 ).
• You actually entered an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 88 ).
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Driving to Your Destination
Changing the Route
While on route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint”
(pit stop), choose a different destination, or cancel your current destination.
To change your present route, you can do any of the following:
Say “Menu,” or press the MENU button to view the Change route by screen:
• Add a Waypoint or pit stop (page 67 ).
• Avoid a certain street or streets
(page 68 ).
• Detour (page 68 ).
• Change routing method (page 68 ).
• Cancel the current route (page 69 ).
• Back to the current route (page 69 ).
Choose a different destination (other methods):
• Saying, “Find nearest...” to find a POI
(page 69 ).
• Saying, “Go home” (page 69 ).
• Using the joystick to select a different
POI or address on the map (page 69 ).
• Pressing the MENU button twice to get to the Enter destination by screen (page 70 ).
Change Route By Screen
Pressing the MENU button displays the
Change route by screen:
Waypoints
Waypoints allow you to add an interim
“pit stop” while traveling to a destination. For instance, you may want to stop for gas or food, and then continue on to your destination.
Although you can enter up to five waypoints at a time, typically you may never use more than one at a time.
Waypoints are routed to in the order they were entered (number 1 first, etc.), with your final destination routed to last.
If you wish to create a custom route of several destinations, and then control the order of routing, the function
“Today’s Destinations” is probably a better choice (see By Today’s
Destinations on page 43 ).
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When you enter waypoints, they appear on the map screen as small red flags numbered 1-5.
Adding Waypoints
From the Change route by screen, if you say or select Search Places on
Route, then the Select a search method screen is displayed. Select either Places Along the Route or
Places Around the Destination.
Next, select your “Waypoint Category,” then follow the menu prompts to select a destination. When the system performs a search from Places Along the
Route, it displays matches that lie within a corridor on either side and in front of you, along your route.
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From Places Around the
Destination, the system displays matches in a spiral pattern outward from the destination. The search “corridor” distance value can be changed in Edit
Waypoint Search Area in Setup (see page 94 ).
To add another waypoint, press the
MENU button and repeat the procedure.
If Search Places on Route is grayed out, the maximum of five waypoints has been entered.
NOTE:
The system does not allow you to select the roads you want to use to get to a destination. However, after you enter a destination, you can select intersections or POI “waypoints” that the system will use to “tailor” your route.
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Deleting Waypoints
From the Change route by screen, if you say “Delete” or select Delete, then the Select a waypoint to delete screen is displayed. Say the line number of the waypoint(s) you wish to delete, or select them by using the joystick. Say or select
Done to return to the map screen.
Reroute: Avoid Streets
From the Change route by screen, if you say or select Avoid Streets, the system displays a list of streets that will get you to your destination. This feature allows you to avoid a street or streets along your route. This is helpful if you know of road construction, closures, or excessive traffic along the route. Simply select the street or streets you wish to avoid. You cannot avoid your current street, or the streets of your waypoint(s) or destination (system beeps if selected).
NOTE:
Although you can choose streets to avoid, you cannot choose specific streets you want to use.
The route is re-calculated to reflect the changes you made to the waypoint(s).
Reroute: Detour
Calculates a detour route for you if you encounter an unexpected obstacle such as a closed road or extremely heavy traffic congestion. If detour is selected, the system will attempt to re-calculate a new route, avoiding the next 2 miles
(while on a freeway) or 1/2 mile (while on a surface street).
Reroute: Change Routing
Method
From the Change route by screen, if you say or select Change Routing
Method, then the Select routing method screen is displayed. See
Changing the Routing Method on page 48 .
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Cancel Current Route
Cancels the current route (and any waypoints) and returns you to the map screen.
Back to Current Route
Returns you to the original map screen.
Changing Your Destination
There are four methods by which you can change or add a waypoint to your route. These are:
Find Nearest (Voice command)
From the map screen, say one of the
“Find Nearest...” voice commands to locate the nearest gas station, ATM, restaurant or other point of interest. See the “Find Nearest” voice commands listing on page 139 .
Go Home (Voice command)
From the map screen, say, “Go home.”
If you have entered a “Go home” address, then the system will display a confirmation screen.
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Using Joystick to Change
Destination
While following a calculated route, you can select a new destination with the map screen and the joystick.
With the map screen displayed, use the joystick to move the position icon. It will change to cross hairs. Use the joystick to position the cross hair on your desired new destination, street, or icon, then push in on the joystick. The address within the cross hairs will be displayed. If this is your desired new destination, push in on the joystick again. If not, reposition the cross hairs with the joystick, then push in on the joystick again to see the new address.
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With the desired address displayed, push in on the joystick. The Calculate route to screen is displayed. Say or select OK. Say or select either Set as
New Destination or Set as
Waypoint on the pop-up screen. The system will return to the map screen, and recalculate the route to your new destination or waypoint.
NOTE:
When you scroll the map screen while on route to a destination, some voice controls will not function. These include:
• Display “Heading up”
• Display “North up”
Entering a Destination from the
Menu Screen (while on route)
If you say “Menu” or press the MENU button twice, the system displays the
Enter destination by screen. Follow the procedure described in Entering a
Destination, which begins on page 25 .
After selecting OK to the Calculate route to screen, your new location can be used either as a waypoint or as a replacement destination.
Continue Trip Screen
If you restart the vehicle, without having completed your prior trip, you will see the following screen:
• To continue to your destination or other waypoints, say or select OK.
• To cancel your destination, press the
CANCEL button or the NAVI
BACK button on the steering wheel, or using the voice control system, say
“Cancel” or “Back.”
• If you wish to change the route method, say or select CHANGE
METHOD.
• For additional information on changing the routing method, see
Changing the Routing Method on page 48 .
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AcuraLink Messages
AcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link between you and
Acura. AcuraLink messages are displayed on the Navigation screen.
Working through the XM Satellite
Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle’s Navigation,
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and audio systems to send and receive several kinds of message. These include:
• Operating tips and information on your vehicle’s features.
• Important recall and safety information.
• Maintenance information to keep your vehicle in top condition.
• Diagnostic information to provide information about any problems with your vehicle.
• See your vehicle’s Owner’s manual for more details on this feature.
When service information is received from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an envelope button is displayed in the upper right corner of the Navigation screen.
The touch panel controls most
AcuraLink functions. For more information on AcuraLink, refer to:
• The Quick Start Guide for features and a function overview.
• The vehicle Owner’s manual for a detailed explanation of the system.
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Information Features
Information Screen
When you say “Information” or press the INFO button, the display changes to:
Voice Command Help
When you say or select Voice
Command Help, you will see the following screen:
There is a tutorial available for the voice command help. Say or select Getting
started, and the display changes to:
NOTE:
If some items appear to be grayed out, and cannot be selected, it is because you did not select OK on the initial
Disclaimer screen. See System Start-up on page 17 .
Messages
See AcuraLink Messages on page 71 .
NOTE:
You can select an item by saying either the line number or the item name.
Select the line number of the desired tutorial you want to view, and the tutorial will automatically be read out.
Press Stop to stop the reading.
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When you make a selection, you will see the help commands that can be used with the voice control. You can say or select Read List, and the system will read the list to you.
Cellular Phonebook
The Cellular Phonebook option allows you to store up to 1,000 names and 10,000 phone numbers in the phonebook of Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (HFL) from your cellular phonebook. With the HFL, you can then automatically dial any name or number in the phonebook.
Say or select Cellular Phonebook from the Information screen, and the display changes to:
Information Features
Map Legend
You can use the Map legend screens to learn the meaning of map features, icons, colors, etc. used in this system.
When you say or select Map Legend, the display changes to:
For a listing of all voice commands, see
Voice Command Index on page 137 .
Say or select the desired item or item number to view each section of the map legend.
NOTE:
• For more information on this feature, see your vehicle’s Owner’s manual.
• For questions about the HFL Cellular
Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink customer support at 1-888-528-7876.
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Information Features
Calendar
The Calendar option allows you to enter events and be reminded of them in the future. When you say or select
Calendar, the system shows the calendar with the current calendar day highlighted.
You can scroll through the calendar day by day by pushing the joystick or select the day by voice. To change the month, say “Next” or “Previous,” use the
ZOOM buttons, or touch the triangles at the top of the screen.
If you say or select List, your entries are listed. Press the CANCEL button to return to the Calendar screen.
Entering Your Schedule
Set your schedule by selecting the day on the calendar, and the display changes to:
Dates with an icon indicate there is a schedule entry for that date.
Reminder
The default for Reminder is On. This allows the system to remind you of the calendar item the next time you start the vehicle. See System Start-up on page 17 .
Edit Date
This allows you to move your calendar entry to a different date. If you say or select Edit Date, the Calendar screen is displayed with existing entries grayed out. Select a new day and the display returns to the Edit schedule screen with a new date.
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Edit Title
Say or select Edit Title, then enter the name of your title using the on-screen keyboard. Once you have entered the title, say or select Done.
Edit Message
Say or select Edit Message, and the system will show the Edit Message screen. You can enter a message on two lines. Use to change the line.
Once you have entered the message, say or select Done.
Message Icon
Say or select Message Icon, and the system displays a list of icons you can select to help identify the type of message you entered. The message icon you choose will be displayed alongside the specified date on the Calendar screen.
Delete
From the Calendar screen, select the date of the schedule you wish to remove. To remove the schedule, say or select Delete.
Done
Once you have finished entering the schedule, say or select Done. The
Calendar screen is re-displayed and a message icon appears.
NOTE:
• You can only enter one message per day.
• A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the schedule.
• To re-activate a previous message, turn the Reminder setting from Off to
On. If it is not turned on, the reminder will not be displayed when you start vehicle.
• The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on the Disclaimer screen.
• For more information, see System
Start-up on page 17 .
Information Features
Key to Zagat Ratings
When you say or select Key to Zagat
Ratings, you will see the description of ratings for surveyed restaurants.
• “Food,” “Decor,” and “Service” categories (red circle) are rated using numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15, etc.)
• “Cost” (white circle) is the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip).
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Information Features
• The symbols, if displayed (blue circle), indicate the following information: open on Sunday closed on Sunday open on Monday closed on Monday open for lunch lunch not served serving after 11 PM no credit card accepted
Use the joystick or touch the scroll bar to scroll through the Key to Zagat
Ratings screens.
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Calculator
When you say or select Calculator, the display changes to:
Use the touch screen to use the following features:
Calculator
The calculator function operates like a standard hand held calculator.
Unit Conversion
Values entered on the calculator can be converted from one unit to another (e.g., inches-to-millimeters).
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Unit Conversion
To perform a conversion:
1. Enter a numeric value to be converted
(for example, 100).
2. Select the type of unit you want to convert (for example, weight). The screen for that conversion type appears (see illustration in step 3).
3. Select the base unit (like pounds) that you wish to convert to some other unit. So, in the example below, 100 lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05 ton
(US), etc.
NOTE:
• If you do not enter a value to be converted, only “Temperature” units are selectable.
• Conversions using negative value may produce meaningless or physically impossible values.
Information Features
Roadside Assistance
An Acura Roadside Assistance number is provided as a courtesy to Acura clients. If you have a “paired” Bluetooth phone, then you can call the nearest
Acura Roadside Assistance by using your system. Select CALL, and then select Yes on the confirmation screen.
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System Set-up
Setup Mode
The Setup function consists of two different screens that allow you to change and update information in the system. To display the Setup screens, use the voice control system and say
“Setup,” or press the SETUP button. To change it to another setup screen, say or select More in the upper right corner of the screen.
On any of the Setup screens, you can use the voice control system to select any item on the screen.
NOTE:
• If some items appear to be grayed out, and cannot be selected, it is because you did not select OK on the initial Disclaimer screen. See
System Start-up on page 17 .
• For information on the available
voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 138 .
Setup Screen (first)
From any screen, say “Setup” or press the SETUP button and the following screen appears:
Brightness
The screen brightness has 11 settings.
To change the brightness, use the voice control system and say “Brightness up” or “Brightness down.” You can also select the Bright. bar and move the cursor by pushing the joystick left or right, or by touching the arrowhead in the bar.
Tip:
If you are having trouble viewing the screen in bright lighting conditions, try increasing the brightness.
NOTE:
You can have a separate daytime and nighttime setting for brightness. Adjust each setting when the display is in either daytime or nighttime mode.
Volume
The navi voice volume is adjustable in
10 steps, and also can be turned off. To adjust the volume, use the voice control system and say “Volume up” or
“Volume down.” You can also select the
Volume bar and move the cursor by pushing the joystick left or right, or by touching the arrowheads in the bar.
After adjusting the volume, you will hear beeps at the new volume level. You can also select volume off.
NOTE:
If you turn the volume off, you will not hear route guidance or voice command confirmations.
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Display
There are two screen display modes:
Day Mode Night Mode
Day and Night. The recommended setting is Auto, which automatically switches the screen between Day and
Night modes as you turn the headlights on or off.
You can select Day or Night mode to override the Auto mode. This is a useful feature for driver’s that like to use headlights during the day, and want to temporarily override Night mode.
However, the screen in Day mode will be extremely bright at night.
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Display
Mode
Off
Auto
(factory default)
Day
Night
How setting affects display mode:
Turns off the navigation display.
Automatically switches between Day and
Night mode by sensing if the headlights are on.
Stays in Day mode.
Stays in Night mode.
To override setting while driving:
To “wake up” display, press NAVI TALK button, and select the mode by voice.
Override night
display - Adjust dash brightness to full bright.
Override day display -
Turn on headlights and ensure the dash brightness is not at full bright.
Push and hold the joystick for 10 seconds
(switches to Night mode).
Push and hold the joystick for 10 seconds
(switches to Day mode).
But remember:
Remember, your route guidance stops when the display is off.
Remember to adjust the dash brightness back to normal to allow auto switching by sensing headlights.
There is no auto Night/
Day mode change with the headlights on/off.
You control the setting.
There is no auto Night/
Day mode change with the headlights on/off.
You control the setting.
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Guidance Prompts
While you drive to your destination, the system displays and announces guidance prompts for your next maneuver. This setting allows you to adjust the number of guidance prompts before each maneuver. The settings
Min, Normal, and Max are described below. The factory default is Normal, so you can adequately prepare for the next maneuver. If you wish to change the number of guidance prompts, select your preferred setting, as shown in the following table.
Setting Distance before maneuver
About
1/2 mile
About
1/4 mile
Yes
Just before maneuver
Min
Normal
(factory default)
Yes Yes
Max Yes* Yes* Yes
*Uses street name in guidance phrase.
NOTE:
To temporarily turn off voice guidance prompts, select Off for the “Volume” setting in Setup.
Contrast
You can adjust the contrast and black level. Changes to the display are very subtle – this is normal.
NOTE:
You can have separate daytime and nighttime settings for Brightness,
Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each setting when the display is in either daytime or nighttime mode.
Setup Screen (second)
Say or select More to view additional
Setup functions and the following screen appears:
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Personal Information
From the Setup screen (second), say or select Personal Information and the following screen appears:
You may choose to use a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) to protect your privacy. However, PINs are optional, and if you decide to use one, record it in case you forget the number
(see page 85 ).
You can do the following functions in the address book:
• Entering an address (see page 82 )
• Edit an existing address (see page
• Delete an existing address (see page 84 )
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Address Book
The Address Book function allows for up to a total of 200 address entries. After
200 entries, the ADD TO Address
Book button is grayed out. The 200 addresses are shared between User 1 and User 2. For example, if User 1 has
150 addresses, User 2 can only have 50.
You can add, modify, and delete information in the personal Address
Book list.
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Accessing the Address Book List
After selecting Address Book, the system prompts you to select User 1 or
User 2.
If an Address Book PIN has been set, the system prompts you to enter your
PIN. Verify that the right user is displayed, then enter your PIN. After entering your PIN, say or select Done, and the system displays your Address
Book.
If no Address Book PIN has been set, the system displays your Address Book after selecting User 1 or User 2.
NOTE:
Personal information cannot be backed up or moved to another Navigation system.
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Entering an Address Book
After you select User 1 or User 2, your Address Book list appears:
Edit Name
You may use the “Name” field to give the entry a name or title that you will recognize later, such as “Doctor Smith” or “Broadway Theatre.” If you do not give the address a name, the system will assign one (Address 001, etc.).
Edit Address
When you say or select Edit Address, the display changes to:
Select New Address in the upper right corner on the screen when beginning to build your Address Book list.
Say or select Edit Name. Then use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name.
Touch Done when finished.
NOTE:
You can always re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry. “Address” is the only required field.
Current Position - Allows you to use your current position as the address.
Address - Requires you to enter the city and address you wish to store. The operation is the same as selecting
Address from the Enter destination by screen (see page 26 ).
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Places - Allows you to select one of the
Point of Interest (POI) locations already stored in the system as one of your personal addresses. This operation is the same as selecting Places from the
Enter destination by screen (see page 35 ).
Previous Destinations - Allows you to choose one of the locations in the
Previous Destinations list for your
Address Book list. This operation is the same as selecting Previous
Destinations from the Enter destination by screen (see page 43 ).
After you have used one of these four options to enter the address, the initial screen for entering the personal address is re-displayed, with the address shown in the “Address” field. If you have entered the address using Places, the phone number corresponding to the address also appears in the “Phone
Number” field.
Edit Phone Number
You can enter the telephone number of the address. If the address was chosen with Places, and it has a telephone number, that number is entered automatically.
Say or select Edit Phone Number to display the Enter phone number screen. Enter the telephone number, including the area code, by using the voice control system (say the entire phone number one digit at a time), or by using the on-screen keyboard. Say or select Done when finished.
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Edit Category
If desired, you can specify the category of the address. Say or select Edit
Category to display the Select a category screen.
Scroll the screen and select a category by saying the number next to your choice, or by touching the item.
If you wish to set, add, or edit a new category, select Edit Category in the upper right corner on the screen. The system will show the Select a category to edit screen. Follow the onscreen prompts to add, change or delete a category. If you delete a category that was used to categorize addresses, the category for those addresses becomes
“UNFILED.”
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NOTE:
You may have up to 100 categories.
These are shared between User 1 and
User 2.
The system will then display everything that you have entered.
If all the information is correct, say or select Done. This will return you to the
Address Book list.
If you want to enter another address, select New Address in the upper right corner on the screen, then repeat the procedures above. If not, press the
CANCEL button.
Edit/Delete an Address
This feature allows you to select an address to edit or delete. Once the address is selected, choose the appropriate function.
Home Address
This feature lets you return “Home” from any location simply by saying “Go home” at the map screen. Alternatively, you can select Go Home on the Enter destination by screen (see By Go Home on page 46 ).
Enter the Name, address, and phone number in the same way as entering a personal address, then say or select
Done. To leave the screen, press the
CANCEL button.
NOTE:
If your Home address cannot be found in the system then, while located on the street close to your home, select
“Current Position” when entering the
“Edit Address” field.
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PIN Number
You can set a four-digit PIN (Personal
Identification Number) for accessing and changing personal addresses and your home address if desired. Once you set the PIN on this screen, the system asks you to enter the PIN when you access a personal address or your home address.
NOTE:
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a
PIN, make sure you remember it. If you forget your PIN, the dealer will have to reset it for you.
When you select PIN Number, the display changes to:
Address Book PIN
If you choose to enter a PIN for the personal Address Book, you will have to enter it anytime you edit your Address
Book (see page 81 ), or select Address
Book on the Enter destination by screen (see page 45 ).
1. Select Address Book PIN.
2. Select either User 1 or User 2. The display changes to:
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4. If you have entered the PIN correctly, the display changes to the Please reenter new PIN screen. Enter the same number, then touch Done to validate the number you have selected.
5. If you have entered the same number both times, the display returns to the
Edit personal information screen. If not, incorrect PIN appears in the upper right corner of the screen. Enter your PIN again.
NOTE:
If you wish to remove your PIN, return to the same screen and, after entering your PIN, touch the Do not use PIN button.
3. Enter your four-digit PIN and select
Done. If you do not wish to use a
PIN, select Do not use PIN.
NOTE:
The factory default is no PIN.
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Go Home PIN
1. Select Go Home PIN, and the system displays the Enter your new
PIN screen.
2. Enter your PIN in the same way as entering the Address Book PIN.
NOTE:
The factory default is no PIN. If you choose to use a PIN, you will have to enter it whenever you say “Go Home” at the map screen, or select Go Home on the Enter destination by screen.
User Name
You can change User 1 and User 2 to a desired name. Choose either User 1 or
User 2 on the Select the user name to edit screen. Enter the name, and say or select Done to leave the screen.
Previous Destinations
Allows you to delete some or all of your previous destinations.
1. Select this option, and the display changes to:
4. Say or select Done to perform the deletion, and the display returns to the previous screen.
Tip:
You can delete all addresses by selecting Delete All.
2. Scroll through the list and find the address you want to delete.
3. Select the address to delete by saying the line number, using the joystick, or touching it on the screen.
NOTE:
To cancel the deletion of Previous
Destinations, press the CANCEL button before performing step 4.
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Routing & Guidance
From the Setup screen (second), say or select Routing & Guidance and the following screen appears:
Rerouting
If Rerouting is set to Automatic and you deviate from the route, you will see
“Recalculating...” at the top of the screen for several seconds as the system calculates a new route. This is followed by new routing instructions.
If Rerouting is set to Manual, you will hear a tone when the “Off route” message is displayed. Say “Recalculate” or touch the Recalc. button on the screen to make the system recalculate your new route.
NOTE:
• If you live in an area with poor mapping, you may wish to set
Rerouting to Manual to avoid constant recalculation. However, you will have to manually touch Recalc. on the screen to have the system plot a new route.
• It is strongly recommended that you leave the system set to the factory default (Automatic).
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Unverified Area Routing
Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when on route to a destination (see Map Overview on page 6 ). The chart below illustrates the routing differences with this setting On or Off.
Unverified Area Routing: On
Decision:
Why choose
On or Off?
Unverified Area Routing: Off (factory default)
The driver wishes to navigate manually by using the navigation map and choosing the streets that lead to the destination. The driver understands that unverified roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in location, naming, and address range.
The driver chooses to let the navigation system suggest possible routing. The driver understands that in some cases guidance may not be appropriate. Unverified roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in location, naming, and address range.
What you will see…
Cautionary messages
Guidance
(map/voice)
Directions list
A blue dotted vector line is displayed on the map that continually points to your destination. The driver should stop and then use the map to select streets that lead to the destination.
There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice announcements, before and during the route. These serve as reminders that you should obey all traffic restrictions.
There is no turn-by-turn map or voice guidance.
A direction list is typically not available. However, depending on your route, directions are provided to help you reach the first available verified road.
A blue-pink dashed route line highlights suggested unverified streets on the map while traveling to your destination. This is in sharp contrast to the normal blue route line displayed in verified areas.
There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice announcements, before and during the route. These serve as reminders that you should exercise additional caution, and obey all traffic restrictions.
Voice guidance commands end with the words “If possible.”
This is to remind the driver to verify all traffic restrictions before making a maneuver.
A direction list is provided showing street names and turn symbols in pink.
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Unverified Area Routing
When driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not using
“unverified” roads. You make this choice in Setup screen (second). The next few pages contain an example of a route to a destination in an unverified area explaining the routing differences found in unverified areas.
With Unverified Area Routing Off, the system tries to use verified roads whenever possible. In this example, since only verified streets are used, it created a longer route than necessary.
With Unverified Area Routing On, the route is shorter, but consists of unverified (light colored) streets that may not be accurate. Because the streets are unverified, there may be errors in street location, name, or address range.
Additional caution is recommended in these areas. Always obey posted traffic restrictions.
Because both routes bypass or use unverified streets, an initial Disclaimer screen is provided. It is recommended that you stop and review the map.
Unverified Area Routing “Off”
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Unverified Area Routing “On”
NOTE:
Unverified roads are shown only when viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, and
1/4 mile map scales, or the 80, 200, and
400 meter map scales.
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With Unverified Area Routing Off, the driver chose to take a shortcut, and avoid the long route. The moment you enter an unverified street, a caution box appears on the screen, and is read by the voice. This lets you know that you are about to enter an unverified area and that you will be following a dotted
“vector line” that points to your destination.
With Unverified Area Routing On, a caution box appears on the screen and is read by the voice. In this case you will be presented with a dashed blue/pink line instead of the regular blue route line. You cannot assume that all guidance is appropriate. This is your signal to pay attention to posted traffic restrictions.
In both cases, when you actually enter the unverified street, a short caution will remind you. You will see and hear this short caution message whenever you enter unverified areas.
Unverified Area Routing “Off” Unverified Area Routing “On”
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With Unverified Area Routing Off, you are presented with a blue “vector line” that always points to the destination. You must manually choose streets from the map that will lead to your destination. No guidance is provided, and there are no directions to the destination.
With Unverified Area Routing On, a blue/pink route line is shown for unverified segments. Voice guidance commands in unverified areas always end with “if possible.” This is your signal that you should use additional caution, and obey all traffic restrictions.
The maneuver window “arrow” shows any portions of unverified turns in blue/ pink dashes.
These guidance maneuvers are only a suggestion. You should always confirm that the maneuver is possible. A direction list is also provided that shows any unverified roads in a blue color, with pink arrows pointing to the next maneuver.
Unverified Area Routing “Off”
NOTE:
There are no Voice and Directions buttons shown on the screen. With
Unverified Area Routing “Off,” no
Direction List is provided.
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Unverified Area Routing “On”
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Edit Avoid Area
This function allows you to select areas you wish to avoid when calculating a route to your destination. You can select up to five areas to avoid. You may wish to set up an “avoid area” to route around long term road construction, closures, or any area you wish to avoid. If you enter a route that takes you through or into an
“avoid area,” a pop-up box will warn you that your route takes you into one of these areas. However, you can still choose destinations in an avoided area.
When you select Edit, for the Setup item “Edit Avoid Area,” the following list screen is displayed.
You can select New Area, or select (by touch) one of your existing areas to modify. If you choose New Area, the following screen is displayed:
Say or select Done to return to the previous screen. Say or select Edit
Area, to create the area to be avoided.
The following screen appears.
Say or select Edit Name, and use the keyboard to enter the name on the Enter avoid area name screen (19 characters max).
Either select Address or Map Input on the Enter avoid area by screen.
Each choice provides a slightly different way to locate the approximate map display for drawing the area you wish to avoid.
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After selecting the choice, a map screen will be displayed.
Use the ZOOM buttons to select the map scale (available scales are 1/20, 1/8, and
1/4 mile scales).
Use the joystick to move the crosshairs
(red circle) to the desired start point and push in the joystick to “set” the start point. Then move the joystick in a straight or diagonal direction to encompass the area to be avoided.
NOTE:
The maximum size of the “Avoid area” is 1/4 of the navigation display screen regardless of the map scale setting.
The selected area will be displayed as a shaded box with an orange border. Push in on the joystick to set the end point of the avoided area. To “re-draw” the area, touch Cancel and repeat the area selection process. If your selected area contains a freeway, the system will prompt you with a pop-up box saying,
“Do you want to avoid freeways?”
System Set-up
Answering “No” allows you to enter a route through an avoided area on a freeway, and skip the “Avoid area caution box.” See Pop-ups and
Disclaimers on page 65 .
Say or select Done to return to the Edit area screen. When you return, the
“Vicinity” field is automatically filled in by the system. Re-edit the area “Name” if desired. Select Done on the Edit avoid area screen to finish editing.
Your new avoided area will now appear on the “Avoid area” list screen, and be viewable on the map screen.
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NOTE:
• You can select areas to avoid, however you cannot select roads or areas that you want the system to use for routing.
• If you are drawing a box around a road as an area to avoid, ensure the following: When you draw the box, make sure that the road or portion of a road that you encircled includes an intersection. For instance, in the example below, highway 213 will be avoided, but Van Ness will not be avoided because it lacks an intersection in the enclosed box.
Edit Waypoint Search Area
When driving on route to your destination, you can select a temporary destination “waypoint” (marked with a small flag on the map) along your route for gas, a restaurant, or other POI. When you resume your trip from the
“waypoint,” the system continues the trip to your original destination. To use this feature, see Waypoints on page 66 .
This Setup item allows you to select the distance from your highlighted route line (on either side of your route), that the system will search for a “waypoint.”
From the Routing & Guidance screen, select Edit for “Edit Waypoint Search
Area,” and then choose the desired search distance for either “On
Freeways” or “On Surface Street.”
The diagram below shows how the system handles the search for “Places
Along the Route” or “Places Around the
Destination” (see Waypoints on page 66 ).
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For “Places along the route,” the system looks in front of you within a corridor width specified by your values for “On
Freeways” or “On Surface Street.”
The system checks the upcoming area, based on your input.
For “Places around the destination,” the system searches outwards in a spiral from the destination. In this case, specific search values are not needed; the matches are displayed in order of distance from destination.
NOTE:
These settings do not affect the search range used for the voice commands like,
“Find nearest gas station,” that are also available when viewing the map screen.
Guidance Mode
Allows you to select the guidance display mode: Single Screen or Split
Screen.
To get to Guidance Mode from the
Setup screen, select in sequence,
“More”, “Routing & Guidance”, and
“Guidance Mode”.
The factory default is Single Screen.
NOTE:
The Guidance Mode can also be selected on the Icon Selection screen.
See Showing Icons on the Map on page 61 .
Vehicle
System Set-up
From the Setup screen (second), say or select Vehicle and the following screen appears:
Off-road Tracking
With this On, the system will provide white off-road tracking dots
(“breadcrumbs”) on the map screen whenever you drive into an area where the map does not show any roads.
See Map Screen Legend on page 18 .
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After you have traveled approximately
1/2 mile away from a mapped road, the system will display a series of white dots on the map screen to show the path you have traveled. This is provided so you can follow the dots to backtrack to the mapped road you originally left.
Tracking continues until you reach a mapped road. See Off-road Tracking on page 63 .
Tracking is shown only in the 1/20, 1/8,
1/4, and 1/2 mile, or the 80, 200, 400, and 800 meter scales. Use the ZOOM buttons to change the scales if necessary.
NOTE:
To clear existing dots, turn this feature off and exit Setup. To re-enable this feature, return to Setup and turn it on again.
Correct Vehicle Position
The system relies on satellites for positioning information. Buildings, tunnels, and other objects can block or reflect these signals, requiring the system to use “dead reckoning” to determine your location and direction.
This can sometimes lead to small errors in positioning, such as showing you on an adjacent street.
NOTE:
Using this function to adjust vehicle position is not recommended. When the system acquires a GPS signal, it will automatically place the vehicle in the correct location.
If you choose to do this, follow these steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Select Adjust, and the system will display a map adjustment screen.
3. Use the ZOOM buttons and the joystick to move the location arrowhead to the correct location.
Touch the arrow buttons on the bottom of the screen to rotate the direction arrows so the vehicle position is pointing in the correct direction.
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NOTE:
If you continually have to do this, there are either problems in the database or
GPS reception problems. See
Accessories Precautions on page 5 .
4. When you have finished, press the joystick or select Done to return to the previous screen.
5. As you drive, the current road will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
System Information
From the Setup screen (second), say or select System Information and the following screen appears:
System Set-up
Basic Settings
From the Setup screen (second), say or select Basic Settings and the following screen appears:
Displays the information about the navigation system software. This information is for dealer use only. For ordering updates, use the version number stamped on the label (as Ver. X.
XX) of the navigation DVD. See
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on page 109 .
When finished, say or select Return to return to the previous screen.
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Keyboard Layout
Allows you to select the displayed keypad screen: Alphabet or
QWERTY.
Units (mile or km)
Allows you to select the units for the entire system (mile or km).
Voice Recognition Feedback
Allows you to turn voice control system prompts On or Off. When Off, you will not hear the voice control system confirmations or prompts.
Voice
Allows you to select the guidance voice:
Female or Male.
Clock Adjustment
From the Setup screen (second), say or select Clock Adjustment and the following screen appears:
This screen allows you to set or adjust the following:
• Auto Daylight Savings Time
(Default = ON)
• Auto Time Zone by GPS
(Default = ON)
• DST (Daylight Savings Time)
Selection (Change DST schedule)
• Time Adjustment (Adjust your clock)
• Reset button (resets this screen’s settings to factory defaults)
Auto Daylight Saving Time
Sets automatic daylight saving time On or Off. If set to On the navi clock will automatically “spring ahead” or “fall behind” by one hour when a daylight savings time change occurs. If you reside in a state or area where daylight saving time is not used, then you may want to turn this feature off.
NOTE:
If you set Auto Daylight Saving Time to
On, the Daylight Saving Time function is activated even in an area that does not adopt the Daylight Saving Time system.
The federal government has mandated that, starting in 2007, daylight savings time will change in March & November instead of the old schedule in April &
October. The new government daylight savings time schedule is subject to review and possible cancellation in
2008.
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The dates that the navi switches between standard and daylight savings time are not triggered by GPS satellite signals.
They are stored in the navi software and can be selected in the DST schedule selection screen. Therefore your navi clock will change based on the daylight savings time schedule.
Auto Time Zone by GPS
Sets automatic time zone selection by
GPS to On or Off. If you are driving across the country and passing through time zones, then this feature will automatically set the time to the time zone you are traveling through.
However, if you live and work in two different time zones, you may want to turn this feature off.
NOTE:
When driving near a time zone boundary, the displayed time zone may fluctuate between the two zone times.
Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Selection (Change DST schedule)
This option lets you select the schedule
(April-October, or March-
November) when daylight savings time will automatically occur in your navi. The system default is the new
2007 “March-November” schedule as mandated by the US government.
During 2008-2009, it is possible that this new change will be canceled by the government, and returned back to the previous “April-October” schedule. If so, simply change the schedule in this setting back to the “April-October” schedule.
System Set-up
Time Adjustment
Adjusts the current time in hours and minutes. You can reset the adjustment by selecting Reset. Selecting Done returns you to the previous screen.
NOTE:
Selecting Reset also clears any changes you made to “Auto Daylight
Saving Time,” “Auto Time Zone by
GPS,” or “DST Selection” settings.
Depending on your location, you may need to adjust these settings.
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Color
From the Setup screen (second), say or select Color and the following screen appears:
Map Color
Allows you to choose the map color from one of four colors for the Day and
Night mode.
Menu Color
Allows you to choose the menu color from one of five colors for each Base and Window.
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Say or select Return to return to the previous screen.
NOTE:
• Choose White (factory default is beige) as the Day color to obtain the best daytime display contrast.
• Choose Black (factory default) as the Night color to obtain the best nighttime display contrast.
Say or select Return to return to the previous screen.
NOTE:
• Choose Black (factory default) as the Base color to obtain the best daytime display contrast.
• Choose White (factory default) as the Window color to obtain the best nighttime display contrast.
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AcuraLink/Messages
For complete details on setting up your
AcuraLink messaging, refer to the
AcuraLink section in your Owner’s manual. Or, you can go to the Owner
Link section on the TL page in
www.acura.com.
Rear View Camera
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear view camera as shown in the illustration.
Rear View Camera
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse) with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the rear view is shown on the navigation system screen. For the best image, always keep the rear view camera lens clean, and be sure it is not covered.
Since the rear view camera display area is limited, you should always back up slowly and carefully, and look behind you for obstacles.
System Set-up
Rear View Camera Brightness
Adjustment
When in reverse, the touch screen, and
Navi “hard” buttons are locked out, except the ZOOM buttons. Touching the “ ” or “ ” button allows you to adjust the brightness of the rear view camera image. This brightness adjustment is independent of the screen brightness adjustment in Setup.
NOTE:
• The camera brightness cannot be adjusted by voice control.
• Slight delays can occur when switching to the camera image, or switching back to the map/menu screen. This is normal.
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System Initialization
System Initialization
If for any reason, you lose power to the navigation system (like the battery was disconnected), the navigation system will require initialization. Once completed, your system will be ready to use.
This initialization requires the following:
• Entry of the 4-digit anti-theft security code to “unlock” the navigation system.
• GPS initialization (may not be needed depending on the length of time the system was without power).
• Map matching to align the GPS coordinates to a place on the map
(displays current street at the bottom of the map).
Entering the Security Code
If the battery goes dead or is disconnected for any reason, you will have to enter a security code for the navigation system before you can use it again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you should have received two cards that have the audio and navigation system’s security codes and serial numbers. Keep these cards in a safe place in case you need the codes. If you lose the cards, you must obtain the security codes from your dealer.
Enter the four-digit security code, then select Done. If you have entered it correctly, the display changes to the
Disclaimer screen. If you make a mistake, the system will display
“incorrect PIN.” Re-enter your 4-digit security code. You have ten chances to enter the correct code. If all ten are incorrect, turn the ignition to OFF, then back to ON (II) to have ten more chances to enter the correct code.
Follow the instructions in the vehicle
Owner’s manual to enter the 5-digit audio code. The navigation voice will not operate if the audio code is not entered.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated to your optional Navigation system PIN
(for Personal or Home Address).
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GPS Initialization
Depending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your system may require GPS initialization. If it does, the following screen appears:
If the navigation system finds the satellites properly, this box clears, and changes to the Disclaimer screen. If within ten minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your position, the following screen appears:
Navigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS signal.
- Move vehicle to another location.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Disconnect the battery for 30 minutes
to clear the GPS receiver’s memory.
- Reconnect the battery and follow
the screen prompts.
If this procedure is not necessary, the system proceeds directly to the
Disclaimer screen (see page 17 ).
During initialization, the system searches for all available GPS satellites, and obtains their orbital information.
During this procedure the vehicle should be out in the open with a clear view of the sky.
After 30 minutes with this screen displayed, turn off the engine and restart the car. If you now see the Disclaimer screen, the GPS initialization is complete. The green GPS icon should appear in the upper left corner of the screen.
System Initialization
NOTE:
• The average acquiring time is less than 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes.
• If the system is still unable to acquire a signal, follow the instructions on the screen, or contact your local dealer for assistance.
Map Matching
This part of the initialization matches the GPS coordinates found above with a road on the map screen. To perform this part of the procedure, ensure that the navigation system is displaying a map, and drive the vehicle on a mapped road
(a road shown on the map screen). Do not enter a destination at this time.
When the name of the current road you are driving on appears at the bottom of the screen, the entire procedure is complete. Your system is now ready to use.
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System Limitations
Although your navigation system is one of the most highly sophisticated pieces of equipment you will find in a modern automobile, you may find during its use, that it has certain limitations.
The system uses signals from the Global
Positioning System (GPS) to aid in determining its current location. The
GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security reasons, there are certain inaccuracies built into the GPS that the navigation system must constantly compensate for.
This can cause occasional positioning errors of up to several hundred feet.
For example, in urban areas where streets are close together, this could cause the system to show that you are traveling on a street that parallels the street you are actually on. The system will, under most circumstances, correct itself while you drive.
Also, depending on your current view of the sky and the position of the satellites, the elevation may be shown incorrectly.
You may also notice some delay of the vehicle position icon at intersections; this is normal.
GPS Reception Issues
The signals received from the GPS satellites are extremely weak (less than a millionth of the strength of a local FM station), and require an unobstructed view of the sky. The signal can easily be interrupted or interfered with by the following:
• After-market metallic window tint above or to the sides of the GPS antenna (located under the center of the rear shelf)
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle or laying loose on the rear shelf
• Radar detectors mounted on the rear shelf
• Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle location systems mounted near the navigation unit
• Other after-market audio electronic devices mounted near the navigation unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, tunnels or overhead electrical power wires
Although the system will direct you to your desired destination, it may not always generate what you consider to be the most direct route. Try changing the method of routing. See Changing the
Routing Method on page 48 ). You may also have Unverified Area Routing set to “OFF.” See Unverified Area Routing on page 88 .
Additionally, the mapping database contains verified and unverified maps.
See Map Overview on page 6 .
A Disclaimer screen will warn you if your route includes unverified streets.
Unverified streets may be missing from the map, in the wrong location, or have an incorrect name or address range.
Exercise additional caution when driving in these unverified areas.
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The destination icon shows the approximate location of the destination.
This occurs because a city block can have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed by the 1500 block.) Since most cities use only a portion of the 100 possible addresses (for example, in the 1400 block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the address 1425 will be shown a quarter of the way down the block by the system instead of at the end of the block where the destination is actually located.
You may find that the system occasionally “reboots.” This is indicated by the display returning to the globe screen. A reboot can be caused by a number of things, such as extreme temperatures or shock from bumpy roads. It does not necessarily indicate a problem that requires service. If this happens frequently, please see your dealer.
System Limitations
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Database Limitations
You will find that some points of interest (POI) may be missing when you search the database. This can be caused if at the time the database was gathered, the name was misspelled, the place was improperly categorized, or the POI change is not yet in the database. This means you may not find places listed that you know exist. This is also true for police agencies and hospitals. In outlying areas, facilities listed may not be the closest. Always check with local information sources if you need law enforcement or hospital services.
Every effort has been made to verify that the system’s database was accurate at the time it was created. However, businesses do fail or move to new locations, and new businesses start in the old locations. For this reason, you may occasionally find “inaccurate” information when you select and drive to a point of interest (for example, a restaurant is now a jewelry store). The number of these inaccuracies increases the longer you go without an update.
The digitized map database reflects conditions as they existed at various points in time before production.
Accordingly, your DVD may contain inaccurate or incomplete data or information due to the passage of time, road construction, changing conditions, or other causes.
Due to ongoing software and database improvements, navigation disc versions may change in the middle of a production year. The version shipped with your vehicle was the most recent available at the time of production, and is considered standard equipment for that vehicle. There is no free program to retrofit early production vehicles with the latest disc.
In addition, this database does not include, analyze, process, consider, or reflect any of the following categories of information:
• Neighborhood quality or safety
• Population density
• Availability or proximity of law enforcement
• Emergency, rescue, medical, or other assistance
• Construction work, zones, or hazards
• Road and lane closures
• Legal restrictions (such as vehicular type, weight, load, height, and speed restrictions)
• Road slope or grade
• Bridge height, width, weight, or other limits
• Road, traffic or traffic facilities safety, or conditions
• Weather conditions
• Special events
• Pavement characteristics or conditions
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• Traffic congestion
• Travel time
We assume no liability for any incident that may result from an error in the program, or from changed conditions not noted above.
Copyrights
• infoUSA-Data: Certain business data provided by infoUSA, Inc., Omaha,
Nebraska, Copyright © 2003, All
Rights Reserved.
• EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD.
2003. All Rights Reserved.
• ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright ©
[2003] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights reserved.
Database Limitations
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Client Assistance
Reporting Errors
Occasionally, you may encounter database errors.
• If the error pertains to freeways and main “verified” roads shown in black on the map, then report it either online at:
http://update.navteq.com/, or to
Acura Client Services.
• If the error involves a light brown
“unverified” road, then do not report it. These areas have not been verified, and are provided for reference only
(see Map Overview on page 6 ).
• For errors in points of interest (POI), like a business that has changed their name, do not report them. Keep in mind that depending on when the data was collected, and when your DVD was purchased, the database can be out of date. The business may have not reported the change(s), or not be in the database at all. Update
Navigation DVDs are available for purchase, usually in the fall of each year.
• If the error does not involve the database, such as if the vehicle position icon does not follow the road, screen error messages, or other
GPS related errors, see Frequently
Asked Questions on page 125 , System
Limitations on page 104 , or
Troubleshooting on page 133 .
Acura Automobile Client
Services
Telephone: (800) 382-2238
Fax: (310) 783-3535
Mail:
Acura Navi
America Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
MS 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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Visiting Your Dealer
We strive to make this manual as complete as possible and to answer all questions regarding operation of the system. Occasionally you may run into a specific issue that you cannot find in the book. You may save yourself a trip to the dealer by first consulting the following resources:
• The Troubleshooting section (see page 133 )
• The Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) section (see page 125 )
• The navi FAQs found on the on-line
DVD order site (see “Obtaining a
DVD”)
• For detailed questions regarding
HFL, Audio, or other systems that interact with the navigation system, see the vehicle Owner’s manual, or the Quick Start Guide
• For traffic related issues, see the
“Real Time Traffic Display” section
(on page 21 ) and FAQs (on page 125 )
• Call Acura Client Relations (see
“Acura Automobile Client Services”)
• For database or POI issues, follow the guidelines in the “Reporting Errors” section (see page 108 )
If your question is still unanswered and you wish to visit the dealer, please be prepared to demonstrate the issue to the service consultant. That way, the service consultant can document the issue for the factory to allow more efficient troubleshooting.
Some issues may at first seem random, but you may notice a pattern, like it only occurs when you enter some specific address, or when driving on a certain road, or just when it’s cold. This information is very useful to the service consultant. Be patient, the tech may be unfamiliar with your specific issue.
Client Assistance
Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD
Acura is continually expanding the scope of the navigation system.
Upgraded software may be made available to navigation system owners periodically, usually in the fall of each year.
To purchase an updated DVD or a replacement DVD, call the Acura
Navigation Disc Fulfillment Center at
(888) 549-3798. You can also order online by going to www.acura.com and selecting in order: Acura Store,
Navigation DVD Updates, Shop
Navigation DVDs, and Order
Navigation DVD.
NOTE:
• DVDs are not available at your dealer. However, the dealer may order a DVD for you as a courtesy.
There is no program for free DVD updates.
• The DVD order line staff cannot answer technical questions regarding navigation operation, coverage, or
POIs.
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Client Assistance
Changing the DVD
NOTE:
The system’s database is stored on a removable DVD. The system will not work without the DVD. Ensure the door remains closed at all times.
1. Remove the DVD while the ignition switch is in the Accessory (I) position or in the ON (II) position.
2. Locate the control unit. It is in the trunk on the right side, behind the plastic door.
3. Push the Eject button. The DVD will automatically come out and an error message will display on the screen.
This is normal.
4. Pull the DVD straight out. Hold the
DVD by the edges. Fingerprints, scratches, or other contamination on the playing surface can make the
DVD unreadable.
To install the Navigation DVD, make sure the white label is facing up. Slide the DVD into the slot. The DVD is automatically pulled into the control unit. Make sure you close the door.
NOTE:
• The system will not play movies or other video/audio discs.
• Never “sneak preview” a newer white labeled DVD in the system unless you plan to keep it. The system cannot automatically “revert back” to a prior version DVD. If you must
• revert to a previous version DVD after loading a newer version, see your dealer for assistance.
Keep the door to the navigation control unit closed at all times.
PC Card
A PC card is not supplied. The PC card slot is for factory use only. This slot cannot be used to play audio files.
PC card slot
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Map Coverage
The system provides map coverage for the following 48 US states, Hawaii, and southern Canada. The US map coverage consists of accurately mapped (verified) metropolitan areas (in the following list), and a less accurate (unverified) rural database. Canada coverage consists of major metropolitan areas, and major roads connecting the metropolitan areas within about 100 miles north of the U.S. border. If you need additional North Canada coverage, you may purchase the gray Canadian
DVD (see Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD on page 109 ). See Map
Overview on page 6 for a discussion of map coverage.
The cities and metropolitan areas in the following list are fully mapped. Only major streets, roads, and freeways have been verified outside these areas. If your route passes through these areas, routing may be limited in these areas, depending on your routing choices. See Unverified
Area Routing on page 88 .
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas
Alabama
Birmingham/Tuscaloosa
Huntsville
Mobile
Montgomery
Arizona
Phoenix Metro
Sedona
Tucson
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Hot Springs
Little Rock
California
Bakersfield
Fresno
Los Angeles/San Diego Metro
Merced
Modesto
Sacramento Metro
Sacramento-Reno-Lake Tahoe-Yuba
San Francisco Bay (approximately
Monterey to Sonoma) – including
Monterey County and Hollister
San Luis Obispo
Stockton
Southern California Area
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Colorado
Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs/
Ski Resorts Metro area – including
Ft. Collins
Grand Junction
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Danbury
Hartford Metro
New Haven Metro
Norwalk
Stamford
The State of Connecticut: All roads are verified in non-metro areas.
Delaware
Entire state – including Dover,
Wilmington Metro area, New Castle
County
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Coverage Areas
Florida
Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/
Titusville
Florida Keys
Fort Myers Metro area – including
Naples
Fort Pierce
Gainesville
Jacksonville Metro – including St.
Johns County
Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm
Beach Metro
Orlando/Daytona Beach/Melbourne area – including Osceola County
Pensacola
Tallahassee
Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Metro – including Pasco and Manatee
Counties
Vero Beach
Georgia
Athens
Atlanta Metro
Columbus
Augusta/Aiken Metro
Macon
Savannah
Hawaii (all cities for the following islands)
Hawaii
Kauai
Lanai
Maui
Molokai
Oahu
The State of Hawaii: All roads are verified in non-metro areas.
Idaho
Boise
Sun Valley Ski Resorts
Spokane-Coeur d’Alene
Illinois
Bloomington-Normal
Champaign
Charleston
Davenport-Rock Island-Moline
Chicago Metro (to Wisconsin border)
– including Lake County, IN and
Dekalb County, IL
East St. Louis Metro
Moline
Peoria
Quincy
Rock Island
Rockford
Springfield
St. Louis
Indiana
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Gary/Hammond Metro
Indianapolis Metro
Kokomo Metro
Northwest Indiana
South Bend/Elkhart/Goshen
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Davenport – Rock Island-Moline
Des Moines
Iowa City
Omaha-Lincoln
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas City/Leavenworth Metro
Wichita
Kentucky
Lexington
Louisville
Cincinnati
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
New Orleans Metro
Shreveport
Maine
Bangor
Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park
Portland/Lewiston/Auburn
Maryland
Cumberland
Baltimore/Washington D.C. Metro – including Charles and Carroll
Counties
Ocean City
The State of Maryland: Most roads are verified in non-metro areas.
Massachusetts
Boston/Cape Cod Metro
Cape Cod
Springfield Metro area
Complete coverage of all cities in
Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Essex,
Hampshire, Hampden, Middlesex,
Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and
Worcester Counties
The State of Massachusetts: All roads are verified in non-metro areas.
Michigan
Detroit Metro area – including Ann
Arbor, Pontiac, Flint, Clinton, Eaton, and Monroe Counties
Grand Rapids Metro
Kalamazoo
Lansing Metro
Northern Michigan Resort Area –
including Traverse City, Elk Rapids,
Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne City, and Harbor Springs
Saginaw-Midland
Southeast Michigan
Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro – including cities in Anoka Scott and
Carver Counties
Fargo-Moorhead
Rochester
Mississippi
Biloxi/Gulfport
Jackson
Coverage Areas
Missouri
Branson
Columbia
Kansas City (KS-MO) Metro – including Platte County
Springfield
St Louis Metro (IL-MO) – including additional cities in Jefferson County
Montana
Billings
Nebraska
Lincoln (Lancaster County)
Omaha
Nevada
Las Vegas Metro
Reno/Lake Tahoe
Sacramento-Reno-Lake Tahoe-Yuba
New Hampshire
Manchester
Nashua-Portsmouth
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Coverage Areas
New Jersey
Northern New Jersey
Southern New Jersey – including
Atlantic City/Cape May/Cumberland
Metro
Camden Metro
Newark Metro
Trenton Metro – including Ocean and
Hunterdon Counties
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Taos Ski Resorts
New York
The Adirondack
Binghamton
Buffalo – including Erie and Niagara
Counties
Cooperstown
Eastern New York – including New
York City Metro, Albany, Glen Falls,
Schenectady, Troy
Ithaca
Lake Placid
Oneonta
Rochester – including cities in
Monroe County
Syracuse
Utica
North Carolina
Asheville
Charlotte Metro
Fayetteville
Hickory
Morgantown
Jacksonville
North Carolina Metro
Raleigh-Durham Metro
Wilmington
Winston-Salem/Greensboro Metro
North Dakota
Fargo Metro
Fargo-Moorhead
Ohio
Akron
Columbus/Marysville Metro
Cincinnati Metro – including Butler
County
Cleveland Metro – including Geauga
County
Dayton
Toledo (Lucas County)
Youngstown
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Oregon
Bend
Eugene
Medford
Portland/Salem Metro
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Erie
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Philadelphia Metro
Pittsburgh Metro – including
Washington County
Reading
State College/University Park
Southern Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Williamsport
York
Rhode Island
Newport
Providence Metro
The State of Rhode Island: All roads are verified in non-metro areas.
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South Carolina
Augusta-Aiken
Beaufort
Charleston
Charlotte
Columbia
Greenville/Spartanburg – including additional cities in Greenville and
Spartanburg Counties
Myrtle Beach Metro
Rock Hill Metro
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol
Knoxville/Farragut Metro
Memphis Metro – including Desoto and Tunica Counties
Nashville
Texas
Austin Metro
Big Bend
Bryan/College Station
Corpus Christi
Dallas/Fort Worth Metro-Sherman – including additional cities in Grayson
County
El Paso
Houston Metro – including additional cities in Galveston County
Longview
Lubbock
Midland/Odessa Metro
San Antonio Metro
South Padre Island
Utah
Moab
Ogden
Park City
Salt Lake City Metro
Salt Lake City -Provo
Vermont
Burlington
Montpelier
The State of Vermont: Most roads are verified in non-metro areas.
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Virginia
Washington D.C. detailed area – including Alexandria, Arlington,
Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier
County, Fredericksburg City,
Manassas, and additional cities in
Charlottesville-U of VA
Danville
Loudoun and Prince William
Counties
Johnson City-Kingsport Bristol
Lynchburg
Richmond Metro
Roanoke
Shenandoah National Park
Williamsburg/Norfolk/Virginia
Beach Metro – including Charles
City, Hopewell, Kent, and Prince
George Counties
Winchester
Washington
Bellingham
Portland-Salem
Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia Metro – including Island County
Spokane-Coeur d’Alene
Tri-Cities
Whatcom
Point Roberts (community)
Yakima
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Coverage Areas
West Virginia
Charleston
Harper’s Ferry Metro
Wisconsin
Appleton
Beloit
Green Bay
Janesville
Kenosha County
Madison
Lake Geneva
Milwaukee Metro – including
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties
Neenah
Oshkosh
Racine
Sheboygan
Wausau
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Jackson Ski Resorts
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Areas
NOTE: The blue colored city names are not included in the USA South DVD. To obtain coverage for cities listed in blue, you may purchase the Canada DVD
(see page 109 , Obtaining a Navigation
DVD). DVDs are not available at your dealer.
ALBERTA
Airdrie
Beaumont
Banff
Calmar
Canmore
Devon
Calgary
Cochrane
Crossfield
Chestermere
Edmonton
Fort Saskatchewan
Leduc
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Spruce Grove
St. Albert
Stony Plain
Strathcona County
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Greater Vancouver
Anmore
Belcarra
Bowen Island
Burnaby
Coquitlam
Delta
Langley
Langley Twp
Lions Bay
Maple Ridge
New Westminster
North Vancouver
North Vancouver District
Pitt Meadows
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Richmond
Surrey
Squamish
Vancouver
West Vancouver
White Rock
Whatcom, WA
Point Roberts (Community) also listed in USA Washington St Cities
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Fraser Valley
Abbottsford
Chilliwack
Mission
Central Okanagan
Kelowna
Peachland
Okanagan-Similkamen
Penticton
Summerland
Victoria
Capital
Central Saanich
Colwood
Esquimalt
Highlands
Langford
Metchosin
North Saanich
Oak Bay
Saanich
Sidney
Sooke
Victoria
View Royal
Squamish-Lillooet
Whistler
Kamloops
MANITOBA
East St Paul
Headingley
West St Paul
Winnipeg
NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax (partial)
ONTARIO
Barrie
Kingston
London
Ottawa-Gatineau
Stratford
Dufferin
Orangeville
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Durham
Ajax
Brock
Clarington
Oshawa
Pickering
Scugog
Uxbridge
Whitby
Halton
Burlington
Halton Mills
Milton
Oakville
Hamilton
Hamilton
Muskoka
Bracebridge
Georgian Bay
Gravenhurst
Huntsville
Lake of Bays
Muskoka Lakes
Coverage Areas
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Coverage Areas
Niagara
Fort Erie
Grimsby
Lincoln
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Falls
Pelham
Port Colborne
St Catharines
Thorold
Wainfleet
Welland
West Lincoln
Peel
Brampton
Caledon
Mississauga
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Adjala-Tosorontio
Barrie
Bradford West Gwillimbury
Clearview
Essa
Innisfil
Midland
New Tecumseth
Orillia
Oro-Medonte
Penetanguishene
Ramara
Severn
Springwater
Tay
Tiny
Wasaga Beach
Toronto
Toronto
Waterloo
Cambridge
Kitchener
North Dumfries
Waterloo
Wellington
Guelph
Puslinch
York
Aurora
Ease Gwillimbury
Georgina
King
Markham
Newmarket
Richmond Hill
Vaughan
Whitchurch-Stouffville
Windsor
Essex
Lasalle
Tecumseh
Windsor
Inter-Town (partial) Coverage
Counties/Districts/Regional
Municipalities
Brant
Bruce
Chatham-Kent
Dufferin
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
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Gray
Haldimand-Norfolk
Haliburton
Hastings
Huron
Kawartha Lakes
Lambton
Lanark
Leeds and Granville
Lennox and Addington
Middlesex
Muskoka
Northumberland
Oxford
Perth
Peterborough
Prescott and Russell
Prince Edward
Simcoe
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Waterloo
Wellington
QUÉBEC
Municipalites Regionales de Comte
Beauharnois-Salaberry
Brome-Missisquoi
Coaticook
La Haute-Yamaska
La Vallee-du-Richelieu
Le Haut-Richelieu
Le Haut-St-Laurent
Les Jardins-de-Napierville
Memphremagog
Roussillon
Rouville
Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Montreal
Deux-Montagnes
Deux-Montagnes
Oka
Oka Paroisse
Pointe-Calumet
St-Eustache
St-Joseph-du-Lac
Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
L’assomption
Charlemagne
Le Gardeur
Repentigny
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Coverage Areas
La Rivìere-du-Nord
Prévost
St-Colomban
St-Hippolyte
St-Jèrôme
Ste-Sophie
La Vallee-du-Richelieu
Beloeil
Caringnan
Chambly
Longueuil
McMasterville
Mont-St-Hilaire
Otterburn Park
St-Basile-le-Grand
St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil
LaJemmerais
Longueuil
Ste-Julie
Laval
Laval
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Coverage Areas
Les Laurentides
Amherst
Arundel
Barkmere
Brèbeuf
Huberdeau
La Conception
La Minerve
Labelle
Lac-Supèrieur
Lantier
Mont-Tremblant
Montcalm
St-Faustin-Lac--Carrè
Ste-Agathe-des-Monts
Ste-Lucie-des-Laurentides
Val-David
Val-des-Lacs
Val-Morin
Les Moulins
Lachenaie
Mascouche
Terrebonne
Les Pays-D’en-Haut
Lac-des-Seize-Îles
Morin-Heights
Piedmont
Ste-Adolphe-d´Howard
St-Sauveur
Ste-Adèle
Ste-Anne-des-Lacs
Ste-Marguerite-Estèrel
Wentworth-Nord
Longueuil
Longueuil
Montreal
Montreal
Rousillon
Candiac
Chateauguay
Delson
La Prairie
Lery
Ste-Catherine
St-Constant
Therese-de-Blainville
Blainville
Boisbriand
Bois-des-Filion
Lorraine
Rosemere
Ste-Therese
Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Hudson
L’Ile-Cadieux
L’Ile-Perrot
Notre-Dame-de-l'Ile-Perrot
Pincourt
St-Lazare
Terrasse-Vaudreuil
Vaudreuil-Dorion
Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac
Québec
Québec
SASKATCHEWAN
Regina
Saskatoon
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CANADA CONNECTOR ROADS
The Cross-Canada Connector Road allows for travel between the provinces of British Columbia and
Quebec in DCA 11. Major metropolitan city Points of interest are also included.
Road Inclusion
Roads in the province of British
Columbia
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy from
Alberta/BC boundary to Vancouver detailed city.
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy from Hwy-1/
Trans Canada Hwy (Hope) to Hwy-5/
Coquihalla Hwy (Hope)
Hwy-5/Coquihalla Hwy (in Hope) to
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy (in
Kamloops)
Hwy-99 between Vancouver and
Whistler
Roads in the province of Alberta
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across whole province
Hwy-1A from Cochrane to Canmore
Hwy-1X from Hwy-1A to Hwy-1/
Trans Canada Hwy
Morley Road from Hwy-1/Trans
Canada Hwy
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (at Medicine
Hat) to Lethbridge
Hwy-4 (at Lethbridge) to 1-15 (US border)
Hwy-36 between Hwy-3 (in Taber) and Hwy-4 (in Warner)
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (in
Lethbridge) to Hwy-2 (in Fort
Macleod)
Hwy-2 (in Fort Macleod) to Hwy-1/
Trans Canada Hwy (in Calgary)
Roads in the province of Saskatchewan
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across whole province
Coverage Areas
Roads in the province of Manitoba
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across whole province
Hwy-100/Trans Canada Hwy in
Winnipeg (partial beltway)
Hwy-75 from Hwy-100/Trans
Canada Hwy (Winnipeg) south to link with 1-29 (US border)
Roads in the province of Ontario
Hwy-69/Trans Canada Hwy from
Muskoka district to Sudbury
Hwy-17/Trans Canada Hwy from
Ottawa Detailed Area Coverage to
Manitoba border
Hwy-17B at Sault Ste Marie to link with 1-75 (US border)
Hwy-61 from Hwy-17 at Thunder
Bay to link with US-61 (US border)
Hwy-11 from Muskoka district to
North Bay
Hwy-60 and Hwy-127 in Nipissing
County
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Cities with available real-time incar traffic information
The following cities currently have available real-time traffic information.
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Buffalo - Niagara Falls, NY
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Dallas - Ft. Worth, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Fresno, CA
Hartford - New Britain - Middle town, CT
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, KS
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Memphis, TN
Miami - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN
Nashville, TN
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New York, NY
Norfolk - Virginia Beach - Newport
News, VA
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Pittsburgh, PA
Portland, OR
Providence, RI
Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
Sarasota - Bradenton, FL
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
San Francisco - Oakland, CA
San Jose, CA
Seattle, WA
St. Louis, MO
Tampa, FL
Washington, DC
West Palm Beach - Boca Raton, FL
Wilmington, DE
Coverage may expand to other cities as traffic information in those cities becomes available. For the latest traffic coverage details for each metropolitan area, check www.acura.com/
realtimetraffic. This site provides traffic coverage for each city, a demonstration video and FAQs.
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If you desire additional map coverage information, contact Acura Client Services or go to www.acura.com and select in order. “Acura Store,” “Navigation DVD
Updates,” “Shop Navigation DVDs,” and
“View Current Coverage Map.” Enter your vehicle model and model year, then select the state in which you want to check map coverage.
Operation in Hawaii
This section describes the differences in
Navigation System operation for vehicles delivered in Hawaii.
XM Radio
Navi Vehicles delivered to Hawaii are equipped with XM hardware, but XM broadcasting is not available; therefore sections of the manual that mention XM audio, traffic displays, and AcuraLink features, do not apply. Vehicles originally delivered to the US mainland, and shipped to Hawaii also have XM, but will not function because the XM satellites (aimed toward the US mainland) are too far away to obtain reception.
Main Menu
Map Coverage
All roads displayed on the Hawaii map screens are detailed coverage roads.
Text related to “unverified” roads or areas are not applicable. The following topics do not apply in Hawaii:
• Unverified road descriptions (see page 6 , 88 )
• Cautions and pop-up windows related to unverified roads (see page 65 )
• Setup entries that relate to turning on or off unverified routing (see page 89 )
• When zooming in and out, there is no
350 mile scale for Hawaii
Other Map Issues
• See the coverage section for a list of islands with coverage (see page 111 )
• The map scale “traffic” indicator, shown beneath the map scale bar, may show at vehicle start, but disappear later. This is normal.
• Freeway Exit information does not exist in Hawaii, so if the “Freeway
Exit Info” icon is shown on the icon bar, the button may be selected, but there is no data for Hawaii.
Address and POI Entry Screens
When in Hawaii, the following differences occur for map, address, and
POI selection:
• It is not possible to enter US mainland addresses or scroll the map east to the US mainland.
• Selection of the “State” is confined to the state of Hawaii only
• Entry of a destination address or POI on an island other than your current island may result in a screen caution message. This is normal because there are no “ferry” routes between islands available in the database.
• If the “Guidance Prompts” setting on the main Setup screen is set to normal or maximum, street names will not be spoken in voice guidance commands.
Coverage Areas
Setup Screen Differences
The Setup screen differences are minor, and are listed below. See the Setup section (page 78 ) for additional information.
Routing and Guidance (Unverified
Area Routing On/Off)
This feature is unavailable. All roads displayed on the map are verified.
Clock Adjust Screen
There is no Daylight Savings Time for
Hawaii. In the Setup Clock adjustment screen, ensure that the
Auto Daylight Saving Time setting is Off. To test your adjustment, use the voice control system, and say, “What time is it?” (see page 98 ).
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Coverage Areas
Information Screen Differences
Messages
The Information screen Messages feature utilizes XM, and because XM is not available it is not shown on the
Hawaii Information screen. In addition, the Map Menu item "New Messages" will appear grayed out. This is normal.
Vehicle generated AcuraLink messages may display on the screen; however, they may be inaccurate and should be ignored.
Roadside Assistance
This selection may not be shown. The number can be found in the navigation
Owner’s manual (see the Information screen). Additionally this number is listed in the “Auto Service” category in the Places menu.
Map Legend
The map legend “Traffic” descriptions may be available, but do not apply.
Bluetooth
Operation
®
HandsFreeLink
®
When pairing a cell phone to use the
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature, you may see a “Phone-Data
Connection” screen. If so, do not complete this portion of the process. In addition, if a “Connect to the Acura
Server” button is shown on the
“Acuralink Messages” Setup screen, don’t select this feature.
Shipping a Vehicle To or From
Hawaii
Although the DVD in the vehicle contains maps for both US mainland and Hawaii, the dealer must perform the selection of “US mainland” or “Hawaii” for you. When the dealer makes the switch from US mainland to Hawaii or vice versa, the system clears all user data. Make sure to record any personal information that you do not want to loose.
NOTE:
Shipping a vehicle from Hawaii to the US mainland
• If you wish to receive XM audio or
Traffic, you must call XM and set up an account (800)-852-9696.
• To begin receiving AcuraLink quick tips, contact Acura Client Services at
(800) 382-2238, and ask them to activate your AcuraLink unit.
Shipping a vehicle from the US mainland to Hawaii
• If a US mainland delivered vehicle is shipped to Hawaii, there is no XM reception. It is necessary to see your
Hawaii dealer to allow viewing of local Hawaii maps.
• The issues under “operation in
Hawaii” above apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Map, and Features, Voice Operation, Entering Addresses
Problem
Why does the Disclaimer screen need to be displayed every time I start the car? I am the only driver.
The Setup or Information screen has “grayed out” items that
I cannot select. Why?
I tried entering an address, but the city or street could not be found. Is there any other way to route to the location?
When I enter an address, some letters become grayed out. Is this normal?
Solution
The Disclaimer screen reminds you and your guest drivers to always operate the navigation system in a safe manner.
You need to select OK on the Disclaimer screen to view these items. See
System Function Diagram on page 24 .
Some cities are lumped in with a major metro area Try entering the street first. In rural “unverified” areas or new subdivisions, streets may be missing, or only partially numbered. Try selecting the destination directly from the map. See By Map Input on page 40 .
Yes, as you enter each letter in an address or a point of interest (POI), the system looks in the database to see what letters are possible and “grays out” letters that do not apply.
This is done in Setup, under “Personal Information.” See page 81 .
How do I delete Personal Address, Previous Destinations, or the Home Address?
I cannot hear the navigation system voice.
The voice control system is having difficulty recognizing my
Voice commands.
When the system pronounces the street name in the guidance command, or reads the destination address it sounds strange.
What causes this?
1) Ensure that Volume in the Setup screen (first) is not Off. See page 78 .
2) Go to “Basic Settings” in the Setup screen (second), and set Voice
Recognition Feedback to On. See page 97 .
Ensure that the vents are not blowing on the microphone on the ceiling, place your hand over the microphone; if you feel any airflow, adjust the vents. Ensure the vehicle is as quiet as possible, and that you are using the correct command when speaking (See Improving Voice Recognition on page 13 ). Say “Help” at any screen to see a list of the applicable voice commands.
The basic guidance phrase uses a studio-recorded voice, but the street name is pronounced by the system using a machine-generated voice.
Consequently, the name may be mispronounced or sound strange at times.
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Problem
When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch to the night display mode. Why?
Verify the following: The display mode in Setup is set to Auto, and Map
Color in Setup is set to White for Day. See Display on page 79 .
Adjust the dash brightness to full bright. Remember to set it back to a medium setting, or at night, the screen will be bright. See Display on page 79 .
Solution
Verify the following: The display mode in Setup is set to Auto, the dash brightness is not set to maximum, and Map Color in Setup is set to Black for Night. See Display on page 79 .
The daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode, and it is hard to see. Why?
During the day, I turned on the lights because it started to rain, but the screen went dark. How can I make it still display day mode?
How can I input my destination using map coordinates?
How do I change or remove my PIN?
The navigation system was not designed for this. However, you can view the coordinates of an address by touching the vehicle position icon on the map. See Map Screen Legend on page 52 .
Go to “Personal Information” in the Setup screen (second), and select PIN
Number. Select User 1 or User 2 and enter your existing PIN. You then have the choice to change or remove the PIN. See page 85 .
I forget the PIN for Home, or the PIN for personal addresses
(User 1 or User 2). How do I reset it?
PINs are optional. See information regarding PINs on page 85 . Your dealer can reset the PIN for you.
CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen. Why? Your phone is not “paired” to the HFL, or if your phone is “paired,” it is in use; press HFL BACK button.
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Traffic
Problem
My Real-Time Traffic is missing and is not displaying properly. What is wrong?
Frequently Asked Questions
Solution
Verify the following:
• Check the traffic icon on the icon bar, and the icon options for traffic.
Page 61 walks you through the verification steps.
• Your XM “Nav Traffic” subscription may have expired. Call XM at (800)
967-2346 and verify your account status. If your subscription has lapsed, you may need to request a “rapid refresh” after XM performs the refresh, then leave the vehicle running outside for 30 minutes to receive the refresh.
• It is possible that there is a temporary technical problem with your metropolitan area traffic. You can call Acura Client Services to see if there is an outage (see page 108 ).
• If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance, Routing
Problem
The navi does not route me the same way I would go, or the way some other mapping program displays. Why is this?
Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has been here for more than a year.
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and the
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is white or missing.
I entered a destination, but the blue highlighted route and voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/purple dashed line before I got to my destination. Why is this?
The map rotates while I make a turns, How can I stop this?
Solution
The navigation system attempts to generate the optimum route. See
Changing the Routing Method on page 48 .
The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. See page 109 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
• The GPS antenna (located under the center of the rear shelf) may be blocked by personal items. For best reception, remove items from the rear shelf, such as radar detectors, cell phones, or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other after-market devices can interfere with the GPS reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on page 104 .
Your route has entered an unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on page 88 .
Sometimes I cannot select between the North-up, and
Heading-up map orientations, why is this?
While driving to my destination, the “time to go” display sometimes increases even though I am getting closer.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short distance behind especially when I arrive at an intersection. Is there anything wrong?
Select the “North-up” map orientation by voice, or by touching the map orientation icon on the map screen. See Map Orientation on page 57 .
The “Heading-up” map orientation can only be shown in the lower scales
(1/20 - 1 mile scales). See Map Scale on page 56 .
The “Time to go” is based on actual road speeds. However if your speed slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the
“Time to go” based of your actual speed to give you a better estimate of arrival time.
No, when at an intersection, the system is unaware of the width of the intersecting road. Large differences is vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page 104 .
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Frequently Asked Questions
While I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”) on it. What do they mean?
Problem Solution
These are called “breadcrumbs.” If you drive more than 1/2 mile from mapped roads, the off-road tracking feature begins to function. See Off-road
Tracking on page 63 and 95 .
How can I get rid of the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) from my screen?
Go to “Vehicle” in the Setup screen (second), and set Off-road Tracking to Off, then return to the map. See page 95 .
A road that I selected to avoid is being used when routing.
What is wrong?
When I arrive at my destination, the “bulls-eye” is shown at a different location on the street. Why?
When you “draw” your area to avoid, make sure to select sections of roads that include at least one intersection. See page 92 .
The system calculates the “bulls-eye” location based on the street address range allocated for that street. See Destination Icon on page 58 for an example.
My elevation (shown when I touch the vehicle position icon) seems to fluctuate even though my elevation has not changed.
My elevation is missing on the “current position” screen.
Why?
This is normal, and due to errors in satellite position. The elevation can vary
+/- 100 feet. See System Limitations on page 104 .
If the GPS antenna cannot receive at least four satellites, the elevation is not displayed. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. If the elevation is zero, or below sea level, the elevation is also not displayed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering a Navi DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations
Problem
I want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one?
When is my city going to become part of a fully verified detailed coverage area?
Will the navigation system work outside North America?
Solution
You cannot obtain a new DVD from the dealer. See Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD on page 109 .
I want to order a DVD. How can I determine the DVD version in my navigation system?
The version is on the label of your DVD. It starts with “Ver:.” See Changing
the DVD on page 110 .
I got a Navi DVD from a “friend,” but it does not work. Why? Your vehicle was designed to use a white DVD. DVDs with different colored labels, or from different manufacturers, will not operate correctly.
Always obtain DVDs from the DVD order desk. See page 109 .
The mapping database vendor is constantly revising map coverage. See page 120 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
I moved my vehicle from the mainland to Hawaii. Why does my navigation system not show the correct map?
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation system?
The navigation system contains maps only for the lower 48 states, Hawaii, and portions of southern Canada. The system will not work in Mexico,
Alaska, or overseas. Canada coverage is limited. See Map Coverage on page 111 .
The coverage area (Hawaii or U.S. mainland) must be selected by your dealer.
I found some errors in the database. How do I report them?
No. The navigation system is designed only to read the white DVD provided with your vehicle. Map discs for other vehicle manufacturers, or PC map programs will not work.
Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major errors, you can report them following the instructions on page 108 .
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Frequently Asked Questions
Display, Accessories
Problem
The display appears dim when starting the car in real cold weather. Is there a problem?
Rear Camera
Problem
When I shift gears, the rear camera image is delayed.
Solution
No, this is normal, and will become brighter after a few minutes.
The rear camera image is too dark or too bright, how do I adjust the brightness.
Solution
When shifting into or out of reverse, you may experience delays when the screen image switches between the navi screen and the rear camera image.
This is normal.
While the camera image is displayed, use the Zoom In/Zoom Out controls to adjust the brightness. This adjustment does not affect the Setup screen brightness adjustments.
Miscellaneous Other Questions
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one hour. Why is this?
Problem Solution
The clock is being automatically set based on your GPS location. If you live and work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this feature. See page 99 .
When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even though I am not near the time zone. Why is this?
My state does not observe daylight savings time. How do I turn off this feature?
The time zone borders are only approximated in the system. Depending on the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can be erratic. See page 99 .
You can turn off this feature. See page 98 .
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Problem
Daylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did not change time even though Setup shows “Auto Daylight
Saving Time” is “On.”
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this?
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no apparent reason. What can cause this?
When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even though I am not near the time zone. Why is this?
My battery was disconnected, or went dead, and the navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this code?
I speak a language other than English. When will other languages be available for the navigation system?
Solution
Go to the Clock adjustment screen in Setup and select DST Selection.
Ensure that the correct DST schedule is selected. For more information, see
Clock Adjustment on page 98 .
1) Go to the Clock adjustment screen in Setup and ensure that Auto
Daylight Saving Time is On.
2) The navigation system is designed to switch to daylight savings time according to the months selected in the DST schedule selection screen.
Ensure that the appropriate schedule is selected. For more information, see Clock Adjustment on page 98 .
1) You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see Auto Time Zone by
GPS on page 99 ).
2) The navigation system does not, or incorrectly switches between standard and Daylight Savings Time. Set Auto Daylight Saving Time to On on the Clock adjustment screen in Setup, and ensure that the correct month switching schedule is chosen on the DST schedule selection screen. See page 98 for more information.
The time zone borders are only approximated in the system. Depending on the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can be erratic. See page 99 .
There should have been a card in the glove box with the anti-theft code for the navigation/audio system. This card contains the 4-digit security code and serial number. If you cannot find it, your dealer can help you out.
This is being considered as a future enhancement.
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Troubleshooting
Screen Error Message Solution
Navigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS signal.
Make sure there is nothing on the rear shelf blocking the GPS antenna
(after-market metallic window tinting or after-market devices placed on the rear shelf, like radar detectors, cell phones, or loose items). If the rear shelf is clear of objects, move the vehicle to an open space away from tall buildings, trees, etc.
Navigation unit door is open or No DVD disc is inserted.
Please check system.
No DVD disc. Please check system.
Make sure that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up and the navigation unit door is fully snapped closed (see page 110 ).
Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (see page 110 ). If the problem persists, see your dealer.
Display temp is too high. System will shut down until display cools down.
DVD disc reading error (unformatted). Please consult your dealer.
Route has not been completed. Please try again from a different location.
No alternate route found. Original route will be followed.
This destination cannot be found in database.
This message will appear briefly when the display temperature is too high, and then the display will turn off until the temperature cools down. The system will turn back on when the display cools down.
Check the DVD disc surface for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure you are using a Navigation DVD (white colored label). The system cannot read other mapping databases or video DVDs. If the problem persists, see your dealer.
This message will appear when you are routing to or from a place (new area) that is not in the database. Try planning a different route to or from a different location.*
No alternative route method was found. The original route method will be used.*
Ensure that a road name is displayed at the bottom of the map.
The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination nearby, or select the destination with the joystick.*
* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
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Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms pertaining to the voice recognition navigation system.
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid can be entered into the system, and will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs - Off road tracking dots that can be followed on the map to retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be turned on/off in Setup screen
(second).
Database - This consists of the map data, and the POI (Points Of Interest) data stored on the DVD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. The main metropolitan areas in the lower
48 states, Hawaii, and southern
Canada are mapped to this level. See page 111 for a list of these areas.
Digitized Road - A road that appears on the navigation screen. The road name will appear at the bottom of the navigation screen. If the user drives
“off road” the navigation system will display “breadcrumbs,” depending on how far you drive from a mapped road.
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing cautionary information. It is meant to be read carefully and acknowledged by the client when using the navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM - Digital Versatile
Disc. The navigation program and database resides on this disc. For information on how to order a replacement or update DVD, see page 109 .
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See page 125 for a list of the client FAQs, and troubleshooting information.
GPS - Global Positioning System. A network of 24 satellites in orbit around the earth. The navigation system can simultaneously receive signals from up to 12 satellites to accurately position the vehicle on the map.
GPS Antenna - Located in the center of the rear shelf. Electronic items operating in this general location can interfere with the GPS signal.
HFL - Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Your vehicle is equipped with this feature, which uses Bluetooth technology as a wireless link between the vehicle and your Bluetooth compatible cell phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed on the map.
Initialization - This refers to the period needed to reacquire the GPS satellite orbital information whenever the navigation system power has been disconnected. This can take 10 to 45 minutes with the vehicle out in an open area.
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LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS information allows the navigation system to position the vehicle on the map. Map matching has occurred if the map screen is displaying the current street name in the bottomshaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map light in the ceiling.
MW - Maneuver Window. While onroute to a destination, this window displays information about the next maneuver.
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation system.
North Pointer - The map symbol showing the map orientation. See page 57 .
Off Route - This occurs when the user leaves mapped roads. Off road tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are displayed if the option is enabled in the Setup screen. The user can use them to return to a mapped road. The bottom of the navigation screen will say “Not on a digitized road”.
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas that typically have only their main roads mapped. All other roads are shown in light brown for reference only, since they have not been verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A random 4-digit number created by the client to protect personal information.
POI - Point Of Interest. These are the businesses, schools etc. found under the Places option on the Enter destination by screen. See page 52 .
Polygon - Colored areas on the map screen denoting parks, schools etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list of the assigned colors. See page 52 .
Glossary
QWERTY - Keyboard layout resembling the typewriter keys. The keyboard layout can be changed to an alphabetical layout in the Setup,
Basic Settings screen.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on page 74 .
Security Code - Code needed to activate the navigation system or audio unit. See Entering the Security
Code on page 102 .
Touch Sensor - The touch sensor on the front of the LCD consists of a touch sensitive resistive membrane with an infinite number of possible touch locations. The sensing locations are confined to a grid of 20 vertical and
10 horizontal touch locations.
Unverified Streets - These streets have not been verified for turn restrictions, one-way, etc. They are shown in light brown on the map. Unverified streets may be missing from the map, shown in the wrong location, or have an incorrect name or address range.
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Glossary
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed signal to the navigation system for moving the VP icon on the map.
Verified Streets - These streets consist of the detailed metropolitan coverage areas, and all other inter-town connection roads. These roads are shown in black on the map.
Voice Control - See VR.
VP - Vehicle Position. When in map mode, this circular icon shows the vehicle position on the map. Touch this icon to show the latitude, longitude, and elevation of your current position.
VR - Voice Recognition. This allows voice control of many of the navigation functions. The hardware consists of the microphone, voice control switch (NAVI TALK/NAVI
BACK buttons), and the front speakers.
Waypoint - A temporary destination you may enter on route (e.g., a gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 66 .
Yaw Rate Sensor - Senses when the vehicle makes a turn, which makes the VP change direction on the map as you turn.
Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings information provided by Zagat
Survey. See the Information screen on page 75 for an explanation of the ratings.
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Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen.
Help (reads list of the commands for the displayed screen)
Setup (displays Setup screen (first))
Display map (displays the map screen)
Display menu (displays the Enter destination by screen)
Display audio screen
Information (displays the
Information screen)
Back (to previous screen, same as
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button)
Cancel (cancels current activity)
What time is it?
The “Voice Command Help” option on the Information screen lists many of the following controls. To avoid distraction while you are driving, the system can read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any time while driving and can be read to you so that you do not need to memorize all of them.
Navigation General
Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Display menu (if on route, displays the Change route by screen)
Display navigation (if on route, displays the Change route by screen)
Display map
Display map guide (when on route, shows the next maneuver)
Display setup (or just Setup)
Display information (or just
Information)
Display audio screen
Cancel
Backward (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice (repeats the screen prompt)
Help (reads list of Navigation
General and Navigation Display
Commands at any screen)
Voice command help
How long to the destination? (when on route, tells the time to destination)
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How far to the destination? (when on route, tells the distance to destination)
Display destination map (when on route, shows the map of the destination)
Display entire route (when on route, adjusts the map scale so that the entire route is displayed)
Display current location (shows current latitude, longitude, and elevation)
Register the current location (puts current location in the personal
Address Book)
Display traffic incidents (or Display
traffic list)
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Navigation Display
Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Display current location
Display north up
Display heading up
Display zoom in
Display zoom out
Display: (the selected scale)
1/20 mile (80 m) scale
1/8 mile (200 m) scale
1/4 mile (400 m) scale
1/2 mile (800 m) scale
1 mile (1600 m) scale
2 mile (3 km) scale
5 mile (8 km) scale
15 mile (24 km) scale
50 mile (80 km) scale
150 mile (240 km) scale
350 mile (560 km) scale
Max zoom in
Max zoom out
Go home
Message
Display: (display the selected icon on the screen)
ATM gas station restaurant post office grocery store
lodging (hotel, motel) parking garage parking lot school hospital freeway exit information
traffic (displays both traffic icons and speed flow. See page 20 )
traffic speeds (displays the traffic flow bands alongside the road.
See page 20 )
traffic icons (shows traffic icons.
See page 20 )
traffic incidents (displays a list of traffic incidents. See page 22 )
Hide: (hide the selected icon from the screen)
ATM gas station restaurant post office grocery store
lodging (hotel, motel) parking garage parking lot school hospital freeway exit information
traffic (hides both traffic icons and speed flow. See page 20 )
traffic speeds (hides the traffic flow bands alongside the road.
See page 20 )
traffic icons (hides the traffic icons. See page 20 )
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Find Place Commands
The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Find nearest: (find the nearest selection)
ACURA dealers
HONDA dealers gas station hydrogen station
ATM bank post office hospital police station hotel tourist attraction shopping (all shopping types) parking garage parking lot other car dealers auto parts & electronics auto repair & maintenance car wash & detailing motorcycle dealers roadside assistance check cashing currency exchange veterinarian business civic center convention center library school city hall court house higher education amusement park golf course historical monument marina movie theater museum park performing arts
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Voice Command Index sports complex bed & breakfast accessory store book store clothing store grocery store home improvement store mall office supply store pharmacy pet food store sewing store shoe store sporting goods store toy store airport automobile club bus station camping commuter rail station ferry terminal named place park & ride
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Voice Command Index rental car agency resort rest area ski area tourist information train station travel agency truck stop
restaurant (all restaurant types)
American restaurant
Californian restaurant
Chinese restaurant continental restaurant fast food
French restaurant
German restaurant
Greek restaurant
Indian restaurant
Italian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Korean restaurant
Mexican restaurant seafood restaurant
Thai restaurant vegetarian restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
Zagat restaurant other restaurant
Climate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
Climate control automatic (controls temperature to your selection)
Climate control off
Air conditioner on
Air conditioner off
Air conditioner*
Climate control defrost on
Climate control defrost off
Climate control defrost*
Rear defrost on
Rear defrost off
Rear defrost*
Climate control fresh air
Climate control recirculate
Climate control vent
Climate control bi-level (dash and floor)
Climate control floor
Climate control floor and defrost
Fan speed # (#:1-7) (for best voice control, keep fan at speed 1, or 2)
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Passenger automatic
Passenger vent
Passenger bi-level
Passenger floor
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.
Temperature Voice
Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
Temperature # degrees (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot
Temperature max cold
Temperature balance
Temperature dual mode on
Temperature dual mode off
Temperature dual mode*
Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57-
87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature # degrees
(#: 57-87 degrees F)
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.
Voice Command Index
Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
Audio on
Audio off
Audio*
Radio on or Radio play
Radio off
Radio*
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio # FM (#: frequency. Example
Radio 95.5 FM)
Radio # AM (#: frequency. Example
Radio 1020 AM)
Radio seek up
Radio seek down
Radio next station (same as Radio
seek)
Radio preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6)
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Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio auto select*
Radio scan*
Radio select XM1
Radio select XM2
XM channel # (#: 1-255)
XM channel up
XM channel down
XM category up
XM category down
XM preset # (#: 1-6)
XM1 preset # (#: 1-6)
XM2 preset # (#: 1-6)
XM scan*
XM category scan*
XM channel scan*
XM category mode
XM channel mode
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.
CD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
CD play
CD play disc # (#: 1-6)
CD play track # (#: 1-30)
CD play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6,
#2: 1-30)
CD skip forward
CD skip back
CD play next disc
CD play previous disc
CD track random*
CD track repeat*
CD disc repeat*
CD track scan*
CD disc scan*
CD normal play (resumes “Play” from these commands: “CD track random,” “CD track repeat.”)
CD track list
CD folder random*
CD folder repeat*
CD folder scan*
CD folder list
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.
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DVD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
DVD play
DVD play disc # (#: 1-6)
DVD play track # (#: 1-30)
DVD play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6,
#2: 1-30)
DVD skip forward
DVD skip back
DVD play next disc
DVD play previous disc
DVD track random*
DVD track repeat*
DVD disc repeat*
DVD track scan*
DVD disc scan*
DVD normal play (resumes “Play” from these commands: “DVD track random,” “DVD track repeat,” and “DVD disc repeat”)
DVD track list
* Repeating these commands switches
(toggles) the function between On and Off.
MP3/WMA Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
MP3 play
MP3 play disc # (#: 1-6)
MP3 play track # (#: 1-30)
MP3 play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6,
#2: 1-30)
MP3 skip forward
MP3 skip back
MP3 play next disc
MP3 play previous disc
MP3 track random*
MP3 track repeat*
MP3 disc repeat*
MP3 track scan*
MP3 disc scan*
MP3 normal play (resumes “Play” from these commands: “MP3 track random,” “MP3 track repeat,”
“MP3 disc repeat,” “MP3 folder random,” and “MP3 folder repeat”)
MP3 track list
MP3 folder random*
MP3 folder repeat*
MP3 folder scan*
MP3 folder list
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WMA play
WMA play disc # (#: 1-6)
WMA play track # (#: 1-30)
WMA play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6,
#2: 1-30)
WMA skip forward
WMA skip back
WMA play next disc
WMA play previous disc
WMA track random*
WMA track repeat*
WMA disc repeat*
WMA track scan*
WMA disc scan*
WMA normal play (resumes “Play” from these commands: “WMA track random,” “WMA track repeat,” “WMA disc repeat,”
“WMA folder random,” and
“WMA folder repeat”)
WMA track list
WMA folder random*
WMA folder repeat*
WMA folder scan*
WMA folder list
* Repeating these commands switches
(toggles) the function between On and Off.
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Tape Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
Tape play
Tape rewind
Tape fast forward
Tape change program
Tape Dolby noise reduction
Tape skip forward
Tape skip back
Tape repeat
Information Screen Voice
Commands
These are additional commands not found on the Voice Command Help screen available when viewing the
Information screen. Follow the voice prompts.
Messages
Voice command help (the system reads and lists all of the commands, starting with
Navigation General Commands)
Cellular Phonebook
Map legend
Calendar
Key to Zagat ratings
Calculator
Acura Roadside Assistance
Setup Screen (first)
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
Setup screen (first). (For Setup screen
(second), simply say what is written on the screen, and follow the voice prompts)
Brightness up
Brightness down
Brightness minimum/min.
Brightness maximum/max.
Volume up (tone indicates volume)
Volume down (tone indicates volume)
Volume minimum/min. (tone indicates volume)
Volume maximum/max. (tone indicates volume)
Volume off
Display off
Display day (screen goes dark, route guidance stops)
Display night
Display auto
Contrast adjust
Guidance prompts normal
Guidance prompts maximum/max.
Guidance prompts minimum/min.
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On-Screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen. There are over 100 onscreen commands. Just say what is written on the screen (this excludes keyboard letters, and listed items).
Next (or “Down”)
Previous (or “Up”)
Return
OK (except at Disclaimer screen)
Delete
Done
On-Screen Commands Assist
Say or touch the desired letter. When speaking the letters or using “spell mode,” you can substitute the name that represents each letter or symbol. This improves recognition.
Voice Command Index
NOTE:
• The system will only respond to the names shown in the graphic below.
• For instance, to select the letter “A,” you can touch the “A” on the screen, or say
“A,” or say “Alpha” or “Apple.”
To select the number “1,” touch the “1” on the screen, or say “one,” or say
“Number One.”
To select the symbol “- (hyphen),” touch the “-” on the screen, or say “Hyphen,” or say “Symbol Hyphen.”
• When selecting letters using the voice control system, a confirmation box may pop up to confirm the letter.
Alpha
Apple
Bravo
Boy
Charlie
Dog
Delta
Echo
Edward
Foxtrot
Frank
George
Golf
Henry
Hotel
Igloo
India
John
Juliet
Apostrophe
King
Kilo
Larry
Lima
Mike
Mary
November
Nancy
Oscar
Papa
Paul
Queen
Quebec
Robert
Romeo
Sam
Sierra
Tom
Tango
Ampersand
Uniform
Uncle
Victor
Whiskey
William
X-Ray
Yankee
Yellow
Zulu
Zebra
Slash
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Symbol Assist Definitions
NOTE:
The term “grave” used for these keys ( À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.”
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A
Accessing the Address Book List
.....
81
Acura Automobile Client
Services
.....................................
108
AcuraLink/Messages
.........
71 , 72 , 101
Add to Today’s Destinations
......
44 , 47
Adding Destinations to the List
Address
........
44
..............................
25 , 26 , 82
Address Book
.....................
25 , 45 , 81
..........................
85
Address Book PIN
Advanced
.......................................
37
Auto Daylight Saving Time
Auto Service
.............
98
...................................
36
Auto Time Zone by GPS
Avoid Streets
.................
99
..................................
68
B
Back to Current Route
Banking
.....................
69
..........................................
36
Basic Settings
Breadcrumbs
.................................
97
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
..........
16
.......................
18 , 63 , 95
Brightness
By Address
......................................
78
.....................................
26
By Address Book
By Go Home
............................
45
...................................
46
By Intersection
................................
30
By Map Input
.................................
40
By Places
.......................................
35
By Previous Destinations
By Today’s Destinations
................
43
.................
43
C
Calculator
Calendar
CALL
......................................
76
..................................
17 , 74
......................................
16 , 47
CANCEL button
............................
10
.....................
69
Cancel Current Route
Category
..................................
35 , 83
CD Voice Commands
...................
142
........................
73
Cellular Phonebook
Change Method
..............................
48
Change Routing Method
Change State
...........
48 , 68
............................
26 , 31
Changing the DVD
Changing the Route
.......................
110
........................
66
Changing the Routing Method
Changing Your Destination
........
48
.............
69
City
...................................
26 , 31 , 41
City Vicinity
..................................
38
Client Assistance
Climate Control Commands
Clock Adjustment
Color
..........................
108
..........
140
..........................
98
...........................................
100
Community
....................................
36
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Continental USA
Contrast
............................
42
.........................................
80
Convert(Unit)
................................
77
.................
96
Correct Vehicle Position
Coverage Areas
............................
111
Current Location
Current Position
Current Street
......................
19 , 64
.......................
40 , 82
...................................
6
D
Database Limitations
....................
106
Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Selection
.....................................
99
Delete Previous Destination
............
86
........................
68
Deleting Waypoints
Destination
........................
25 , 47 , 54
Destination Icon
.............................
58
.............................
50
Destination Map
Detailed Coverage Areas
Detour
......
111 , 116
...........................................
68
Direct Route
..................................
48
.................................
54
Direction List
Display
..........................................
79
Driving to Your Destination
DVD Voice Commands
............
47
................
143
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E
Easy Route
.....................................
48
Edit Avoid Area
..............................
92
Edit Waypoint Search Area
..............
94
Edit/Delete Address
........................
84
Editing Today’s Destination List
Emergency
......
44
.....................................
36
Entering a Destination
Entering Address Book
.....................
25
....................
82
Entering the Security Code
Entering the Street Number
Entering Your Schedule
Error Message
Exit Info
............
102
..............
30
...................
74
...............................
133
.........................................
55
F
Find Place Commands
...................
139
Frequently Asked Questions
..........
125
G
Getting Started
Glossary
................................
10
Global Commands
........................
137
.......................................
134
Go Home
..................................
25 , 46
Go Home PIN
...........................
46 , 86
Going Off the Route
........................
63
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Guidance Mode
.........................
103
..............................
95
Guidance Prompts
Guidance Screen
....................
51 , 80
............................
53
H
Hawaii (Operation)
.......................
122
Home Address
...............................
84
Hotel/Motel (Lodging)
...................
36
I
Icon Bar
........................................
61
INFO button
Information
............................
11 , 72
....................................
72
Information Screen Voice
Commands
Intersection
................................
144
..............................
25 , 30
J
Joystick
.........................................
11
K
Key to Zagat Ratings
Keyboard Layout
......................
75
...........................
98
L
Landmark Icons
Leisure
.............................
58
..........................................
36
Lodging (Hotel/Motel)
....................
36
M
Map Color
...................................
100
Map Coverage
..............................
111
Map Input
................................
25 , 40
Map Legend
.......................
18 , 52 , 73
Map Matching
..............................
103
Map Orientation
Map Scale
.............................
57
......................................
56
Map Screen
........................
18 , 50 , 52
MAP/GUIDE button
.................
10 , 53
Maximize Freeways
MENU button
Menu Color
Message
.......................
48
..........................
10
.................................
, 25
100
........................................
75
Messages
.........................
71 , 72 , 101
Microphone
...................................
12
Minimize Freeways
........................
48
Minimize Toll Roads
......................
48
MP3/WMA Voice Commands
......
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N
Name
.................................
35 , 39 , 82
NAVI BACK button
........................
12
NAVI TALK button
........................
12
Navigation Display Commands
......
138
Navigation General Commands
......
137
O
Off-road Tracking
.....................
63 , 95
On-Screen Commands
...................
145
On-Screen Commands Assist
On-Screen Keyboard
.........
145
.......................
15
P
PC Card
........................................
110
Personal Information
Phone Number
.......................
81
....................
35 , 39 , 83
...................................
85
PIN Number
Place Name
..............................
37 , 39
Place Name by Keyword
Places
.................
37
.................................
25 , 35 , 83
Previous
Destinations
...............
25 , 43 , 83 , 86
R
Radio Voice Commands
Read List
...............
141
.................................
36 , 73
Rear View Camera
.................
11 , 101
Rear View Camera Brightness
Adjustment
...............................
101
Recalculation
.................................
87
..........................
108
Reporting Errors
Rerouting
......................................
87
Restaurant
.....................................
36
.......................
77
Roadside Assistance
Route
..........................
47 , 50 , 63 , 66
Routing & Guidance
.......................
87
Routing Method
.............................
48
S
Save Current
Schedule
..................................
64
........................................
74
Schedule List
Screen
.................................
74
...........................................
11
Search Waypoint on Route
..............
66
Security Code
..............................
102
Selecting the City
.....................
26 , 31
Selecting the State or
Province
...............................
26 , 31
Selecting the Street
SETUP button
...................
28 , 33
................................
10
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Setup Screen (first) Commands
Shopping
.....
144
.......................................
37
Show Icons on the Map
..................
58
Sort by Distance to Travel
...............
37
Split Screen Guidance
State
....................
55
..................................
26 , 31 , 41
Street
.......................................
28 , 33
System Controls
.............................
10
System Function Diagram
...............
24
System Information
System Initialization
System Limitations
........................
97
.....................
102
.......................
104
System Set-up
................................
78
System Start-up
..............................
17
T
Temperature Voice Commands
Time Adjustment
Title
.....
141
...........................
99
..............................................
75
Today’s Destination List
.................
44
Today’s Destinations
................
25 , 43
Traffic Display Legend
Traffic Flow
...................
20
...................................
21
Traffic Incident
Traffic Speed
Travel
Troubleshooting
..................
22 , 56 , 60
...........................
56 , 60
............................................
37
...........................
133
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U
Unit Conversion
..............................
77
Units (mile or km)
...........................
98
Unverified Area Routing
Unverified streets
Update DVD
...........
88 , 89
..............................
7
.................................
109
User Name
.....................................
86
Using the Voice Control System
......
13
V
Vehicle
...........................................
95
Verified streets
View Routes
..................................
7
...................................
49
Visiting Your Dealer
Voice
.....................
109
.............................................
98
Voice Command Help
.....................
72
..................
137
Voice Command Index
Voice Control Basics
.......................
12
Voice Recognition Feedback
............
98
Voice Recognition, Improving
Volume
.........
13
..........................................
78
W
Waypoints
................................
66 , 94
WMA Voice Commands
...............
143
Z
Zagat 2007
...............................
36 , 39
ZOOM buttons
...............................
10
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