2008 Acura MDX display

142Navigation System
Troubleshooting
* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
Screen Error Message Solution
Navigation system is unabl e to acquire a proper GPS
signal. Make sure there is nothing on the dash
blocking the GPS antenna (after-market
metallic window tinting or after-market devices placed on the dash, like radar
detectors, cell phones, or loos e items). If the dashboard is clear of objects, move the
vehicle to an open space away from tall buildings, trees, etc.
Navigation unit door is ope n or No DVD disc is
inserted. Please check system. Make sure that the navigati
on DVD disc is inserted with the label side up and the
navigation unit door is fully snapped closed (see page117).
No DVD disc. Please check syst em. Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (page117). If
the problem persists, see your dealer.
DVD disc reading error (unf ormatted). Please consult
your dealer. Check the DVD disc surface for deep scra
tches or other damage. Make sure you are
using a Navigation DVD (white colored la bel). The system cannot read other
mapping databases or video DVDs. If the problem persists, see your dealer.
Display temp is too high. Sy stem will shut down until
display cools down. This message will appear briefly when the
display temperature is too high, and then
the display will turn off until the temper ature cools down. The system will turn
back on when the display cools down.
Outside temperature is low. System will take awhile to
start up. The temperature is below -22°F and the
navigation ECU has difficulty reading the
DVD. The system will start up when the temperature warms up.
Route has not been completed. Please try again from a
different location. This message will appear when you are routi
ng 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 alternate route found. Original route will be
followed. 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.
This destination cannot be found in databa se. The destination was not found in the data base. Try another destination nearby, or
select the destination with the Interface Dial.*
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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 followe d 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
page119 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
page117. FAQ -
Frequently Asked Questions. See
page134 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 dash. 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.
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Glossary
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 ve hicle out in an
open area.
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 bottom-
shaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map light in the
ceiling.
MP3 - A music file format that can be
played from a CD-R.
Multi-Information Display (MID) -
Located in the gauge assembly. See
the Owner’s manual for additional
information. MW -
Maneuver Window. While on-
route 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
page61.
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 page54.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page54.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page78.
Remote Keyless Entry - Allows you to
lock/unlock the doors, unlock the
tailgate, and link/ unlink Driver 1/
Driver 2 settings.
RES - Rear Entertainment System.
(Factory installed)
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page109.
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146Navigation System
Voice Command Index
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)
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Voice Command Index
Voice command help
How long to the destination? (when
on route, tells the time to
destination)*
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)
Register the current location (puts
current location in the personal
Address Book)
Display traffic incidents (or Display
traffic list )
* These commands ar e not available if
you scroll the map while on route to
a destination.Navigation Display
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display current location (shows
current latitude, longitude, and
elevation)
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 Messages
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 page22)
Traffic speeds (displays the traffic
flow bands alongside the road.
See page22)
Traffic icons (shows traffic icons.
See page22)
Traffic incidents (displays a list of
traffic incidents. See page24)
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Voice Command Index
Fan speed # (#:1-7) (for best voice
control, keep fan speed at 1 or 2)
Front climate control automatic
Front climate control off
Rear climate control automatic
Rear climate control off
Rear climate control vent
Rear climate control floor
Rear fan speed up
Rear fan speed down
Rear fan speed # (#:1-5)
(for best voice control, keep fan
speed at 1 or 2)
* 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 to 87
degrees F)
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot (displays HI)
Temperature max cold (displays LO)
Temperature balance
Temperature dual mode on
Temperature dual mode off
Temperature dual mode*
Temperature sync on
Temperature sync off
Temperature sync*
Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87 degrees F)
Rear temperature # degrees (#: 57-87)
Rear temperature up
Rear temperature down * Repeating these commands switches
(toggles) the function between On
and Off.
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166Navigation System
Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 85
Acura Automobile Client
Services
.....................................115
AcuraLink/Messages......... 75, 76, 107
ADD TO Today’s
Destinations
........................... 48, 50
Adding Destinations to the List........48
Address..............................27, 28, 86
Address Book..................... 27, 32, 85
Advanced............................ ...........35
Alaska (Operation)........................ 131
Auto Daylight............................... 100
Auto Service...................................34
Auto Time Zone............................ 100
Avoid Streets.................................. 71
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 72
Banking.......................................... 34
Basic Settings.................................90
Black Level.................................... 83
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..........18
Breadcrumbs.............................20, 67
Brightness...................................... 82
By Address.....................................28
By Address Book............................32
By Go Home.................................. 49
By Intersection...............................39
By Map Input................................. 45
By Places....................................... 33
By Previous Destinations................44
By Today’s Destinations................. 47
C
Calculator
.... .................................. 80
Calendar..................................17, 78
CALL...................................... 18, 50
CANCEL button............................10
Cancel Current Route.....................70
Category............................33, 34, 87
CD Voice Commands...................151
Cellular Phonebook........................ 77
Change Method.............................. 51
Change Routing Method.................70
Change State............................28, 39
Changing the DVD.......................117
Changing the Route........................ 70
Changing the Routing Method........51
Changing Your Destination.............73
City................................... 28, 40, 46
City Vicinity..................................37
Client Assistance..........................115
Climate Control Commands..........149
Clock Adjustment.......................... 99
Color........................................... 103
Community....................................34
Continental USA............................47
Contrast......................................... 83
Convert (Unit)................................ 81
Correct Vehicle Position...............102
Coverage Areas............................ 119
Current Location...................... 21, 68
Current Position....................... 45, 86
Current Street................................... 6
D
Database Limitations
.................... 113
Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Selection
................................... 101
Delete Previous Destinations...........89
Delete Waypoints........................... 72
Destination........................ 27, 50, 73
Destination Icon............................. 61
Destination Map............................. 53
Detailed Coverage Areas......119, 124
Detour........................................... 70
Direct Route..................................51
Direction List.................................58
Display mode button......................11
Driving to Your Destination............50
DVD Voice Commands................152
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Index
E
Easy Route
..................................... 51
Edit Avoid Area..............................96
Edit Waypoint Search Area..............98
Edit/Delete Address........................ 88
Editing Today’s Destination List......48
Emergency..................................... 34
Entering a Destination.....................27
Entering Address Book....................85
Entering Schedule...........................78
Entering Security Code.................. 109
Entering the Street Number..............32
Entering Your Schedule................... 78
Error Message............................... 142
Exit Info......................................... 58
F
Find Place Commands
................... 148
Frequently Asked Questions..........134
G
Getting Started
..................... ...........10
Global Commands........................ 146
Glossary.............................. .........143
Go Home.................................. 27, 49
Going Off the Route........................67
GPS Initialization......................... 110
Guidance Mode..............................99
Guidance Prompts....................57, 83
Guidance Screen............................ 55
H
Hawaii (Operation)
....................... 131
Home Address............................... 88
Hotel/Motel (Lodging)...................34
I
Icon Bar
...... .................................. 65
Incident Icons..........................20, 62
INFO button............................ 10, 76
Information Screen.........................76
Information Screen Voice
Commands
................................ 160
Interface Dial................................. 11
Interface Dial Feedback..................83
Interface Dial knob.........................11
Intersection.............................. 27, 39
K
Key to Zagat Ratings
...................... 79
L
Landmark Icons
............................. 62
Leisure.......................................... 34
Lodging (Hotel/Motel)....................34
Lower Display............................... 12
M
Map Color
................................... 103
Map Coverage..............................119
Map Input...................... ..........27, 45
Map Legend....................... 20, 54, 77
Map Matching.............................. 110
Map Orientation.............................61
Map Scale......................................60
Map Screen.............................. 20, 54
MAP/GUIDE button.................10, 55
Maximize Freeways....................... 51
MENU button................................ 10
Menu Color................................. 104
Message........................................79
Messages......................... 75, 76, 107
Microphone................................... 13
Minimize Freeways........................51
Minimize Tool Roads..................... 51
MP3/WMA Voice Commands......152
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