138Navigation System
Frequently Asked Questions
Display, Accessories
Rear Camera
Miscellaneous Other Questions
Problem Solution
The display appears dim when starting the car in real cold
weather. Is there a problem? No, this is normal, and will beco
me brighter after a few minutes.
Problem Solution
When I shift gears, the rear camera image is delayed. 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.
The rear camera image is too dark or too bright, how do I
adjust the brightness. While the camera image is displayed, use the Zoom In/Zoom Out controls to
adjust the brightness. This ad
justment does not affect the Setup screen
brightness adjustments.
Problem Solution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one
hour. Why is this? The clock is being auto
matically 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 page101.
When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even
though I am not near the time zone. Why is this? The time zone borders are only appr
oximated in the system. Depending on
the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can
be erratic. See page101.
My state does not observe dayl ight savings time. How do I
turn off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page101.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though Se tup shows “Auto Daylight” is
“ON.” 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
100.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this? 1) Go to the
Clock adjustment screen in Setup and ensure that Auto
Daylight 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 page100.
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. Wh at can cause this? 1) You may be driving near
a time zone boundary (see Auto Time Zone on
page
101).
2) The navigation system does not, or incorrectly switches between
standard and Daylight Savings Time. Set Auto Daylight to ON on the
Clock adjustment screen in Setup, and ensu re that the correct month
switching schedule is chosen on the DST schedul e selection screen. See
page
101 for more information.
3) Your remotes may not be linked. Fo llow the linking procedure covered in
the main Owner’s Manual.
My battery was disconnected, or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this
code? 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 de aler can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. When will other
languages be available fo r the navigation system? This is being considered
as a future enhancement.
Problem Solution
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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 rear
shelf blocking the GPS antenna (after-
market metallic window tinti ng 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 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 page118).
No DVD disc. Please check syst em. Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (page118). 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
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.
Instant Fuel - The current
instantaneous fuel economy value as
displayed by the Trip computer
screen.
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.
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
trunk, and link/unlink Driver 1/Driver
2 settings.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page110.
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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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 86
Acura Automobile Client
Services
.....................................116
AcuraLink/Messages......... 75, 76, 108
ADD TO Today’s
Destinations
........................... 48, 50
Adding Destinations to the List........48
Address..............................27, 28, 87
Address Book..................... 27, 32, 86
Advanced............................ ...........35
Alaska (Operation)........................ 129
Auto Daylight............................... 101
Auto Service...................................34
Auto Time Zone............................ 101
Avoid Streets.................................. 71
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 72
Banking.......................................... 34
Basic Settings.................................91
Black Level.................................... 84
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..........18
Breadcrumbs.............................20, 67
Brightness...................................... 83
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
.... .................................. 81
Calendar..................................17, 78
CALL...................................... 18, 50
CANCEL button............................11
Cancel Current Route.....................70
Category............................33, 34, 88
CD Voice Commands...................149
Change Method.............................. 51
Change Routing Method.................70
Change State............................28, 39
Changing the DVD.......................118
Changing the Route........................ 70
Changing the Routing Method........51
Changing Your Destination.............73
City................................... 28, 40, 46
City Vicinity..................................37
Client Assistance..........................116
Climate Control Commands..........147
Clock Adjustment........................ 100
Color........................................... 104
Community....................................34
Continental USA............................47
Contrast......................................... 84
Convert (Unit)................................ 81
Correct Vehicle Position...............103
Coverage Areas............................ 120
Current Location...................... 21, 68
Current Position....................... 45, 87
Current Street................................... 6
D
Database Limitations
.................... 114
Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Selection
................................... 102
Delete Previous Destinations...........90
Delete Waypoints........................... 72
Destination........................ 27, 50, 73
Destination Icon............................. 62
Destination Map............................. 53
Detailed Coverage Areas......120, 124
Detour........................................... 70
Direct Route..................................51
Direction List.................................57
Display mode button......................11
Driving to Your Destination............50
DVD Voice Commands................150
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