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System Setup
Navigation System103

Unverifi ed Area Routing
Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverifi ed areas when en route to a destination (see Map
Overview on page 6 ). The chart below illustrates the routing differences with this setting ON or OFF .
Unverifi ed Area Routing: OFF (factory default) Unverifi ed Area Routing: ON
Decision:
Why choose
ON or OFF? The driver wishes to navigate manually by using the
navigation map and choosing the streets that lead to the
destination. The driver understands that unverifi
ed 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. Unverifi
ed roads may not
be accurate, and can contain errors in location, naming, and
address range.
What you will
see... 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. A blue-pink dashed route line highlights suggested
unverifi
ed streets on the map while traveling to your
destination. This is in sharp contrast to the normal blue
route line displayed in verifi ed areas.
Cautionary
messages There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice
announcements, before and during the route. These serve as
reminders that you should obey all traffi
c restrictions. 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 traffi
c restrictions.
Guidance
(map /voice) There is no turn-by-turn map or voice guidance.
Voice guidance commands end with the words “if possible.”
This is to remind the driver to verify all traffi c restrictions
before making a maneuver.
Directions list A direction list is typically not available. However,
depending on your route, directions are provided to help you
reach the fi
rst available verifi ed road. A direction list is provided showing street names and turn
symbols in pink.

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With Unveri ed Area Routing
OFF , before you enter an unverifi ed
street, a caution box appears on the
screen and a voice message is given.
This lets you know that you are about
to enter an unverifi ed area and that you
will be following a dotted “vector line”
that points to your destination.
With Unveri ed 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. This is your signal to pay
attention to posted traffi c restrictions.
You cannot assume that all guidance is
appropriate.
In both cases, when you actually enter
the unverifi ed street, a short caution
will remind you. You will see and hear
this short caution message whenever
you enter unverifi ed areas.
If you regularly enter and leave
unverifi ed roads for short amounts
of time, there may be cases where no
guidance is provided. Unveri
ed Area Routing “OFF” Unveri ed Area Routing “ON”
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106 Navigation System
With Unveri ed 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 Unveri ed Area Routing ON ,
a blue/pink route line is shown for
unverifi ed segments. Voice guidance
commands in unverifi ed areas always
end with “if possible.” This is your
signal that you should use additional
caution, and obey all traffi c restrictions.
The maneuver window “arrow” shows
any portions of unverifi ed turns in blue/
pink dashes.
These guidance maneuvers are only
a suggestion. You should always
confi rm that the maneuver is possible.
A directions list is also provided that
shows any unverifi ed roads in a blue
color, with pink arrows pointing to the
next maneuver. Unveri
ed Area Routing “OFF”
NOTE:
For the pop-up menu displayed when
pushing in on the Interface Dial from
the map screen, Voic e is grayed out.
With Unverifi ed Area Routing OFF, no
Direction List is provided.
If you select Directions in the
Guidance Menu on the Map Menu
screen, you will receive guidance by
Directions while you are driving. Unveri
ed Area Routing “ON”

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Frequently Asked Questions
Navigation System147
Guidance, Routing
Problem Solution
The navigation system does not route me the same way
I would go, or the way some other mapping program
displays. Why is this? The navigation system attempts to generate the optimum route. See
Changing
the Routing Method on page 53 .
The navigation wants to route me around potential traffi c
problems. How do I stop these pop-up messages? This feature can be turned off. See
Traffi c Rerouting on page 110 .
Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has
been here for more than a year. The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. See pag
e 130 for
ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
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. • The GPS antenna (located on the back of the navigation display) may
be blocked by personal items. For best reception, remove items from the
dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones, or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devices can interfere with the GPS reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on page 125 .
I entered a destination, but the blue highlighted route
and voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue /pink
dashed line before I got to my destination. Why is this? Your route has entered an unverifi
ed area. See Unverifi ed Area Routing on
pag e 103 .
The map rotates while I make turns. How can I stop
this? Select the North-up map orientation by voice, or by selecting North-up
from
the Map menu. See Map Orientation on page 63 .
Sometimes, I cannot select between the North-up and
Heading-up map orientations. Why is this? The Heading-up map orientation can only be shown in the lower scales (1/20
- 1 mile scales). See
Map Scale on page 62 .
While driving to my destination, the “time to go” display
sometimes increases, even though I am getting closer. The “Time to go” is based on actual road speeds. However if your speed
slows down when you encounter slower traffi
c, the system updates the “Time
to go” based of your actual speed to give you a better estimate of arrival time.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short
distance behind, especially when I arrive at an
intersection. Is there anything wrong? No. When at an intersection, the system is unaware of the width of the
intersecting road. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a
temporary loss of the GPS signal. See
GPS Reception Issues on page 125 .
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Glossary
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Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms
pertaining to the voice recognition
navigation system.
Avo i d A r e a - 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 the SETUP screen
( Other ).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points of Interest)
data stored on the HDD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. 50
U.S. states, as well as for Canada and
Puerto Rico are mapped. See page
130 f or 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.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
pag e 144 f or 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 on the back of
the navigation display, which is in the
center of the dashboard. Electronic
items operating in this general
location can interfere with the GPS
signal.
HDD - Hard Disk Drive. The primary
data storage device containing your
vehicle’s navigation and map software
and uploaded wallpaper images. The
HDD can also store audio fi les. See
the Audio section of your Owner’s
Manual for more infor mation.
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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Voice Command Index
162 Navigation System
USB Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
USB play
USB play track # (#:1-30)
USB skip forward
USB skip back
USB track random*
USB track repeat*
USB track scan*
USB folder up
USB folder down
USB folder random*
USB folder repeat*
USB folder scan*
USB normal play
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.
iPod Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
iPod play
iPod skip forward
iPod skip back
iPod track shuffl e*
iPod album shuffl e*
iPod track repeat*
iPod normal play
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.
Bluetooth AUDIO Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Bluetooth AUDIO play
Bluetooth AUDIO skip forward
Bluetooth AUDIO skip back
Bluetooth AUDIO pause
Bluetooth AUDIO resume
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.
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INDEX
168 Navigation System
A
Accessing the Address Book
List ................................................. 95
Acura Automobile Client Service ... 128
AcuraLink Messages ......................... 79
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffi c ............23
AcuraLink Weather ........................... 42
Adding Destinations to the List ........ 52
Address ................................. 28, 29, 96
Address Book ........................ 28, 34, 94
Address Book PIN ............................ 99
Advanced .......................................... 39
AUDIO button ................................... 10
Auto Daylight ................................... 111
Auto Service ...................................... 38
Auto Time Zone ............................... 112
Avoid Streets ..................................... 75
B
BACK button ..................................... 13
Back to Route .................................... 76
Banking ............................................. 38
Basic Settings ................................... 101
Black Level ........................................ 93Bluetooth
® AUDIO Commands .......
162
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 19
Breadcrumbs ............................... 20, 70
Brightness.......................................... 93
By Address ........................................ 29
By Address Book .............................. 34
By Coordinate ................................... 43
By Destination Lists .......................... 44
By Go Home 1 or 2 ........................... 50
By Intersection .................................. 45
By Map Input .................................... 46
By Place Category ............................. 37
By Place Name .................................. 36
By Place Phone Number ................... 42
By Previous Destinations .................. 35
C
Calculator .......................................... 89
Calendar ...................................... 19, 86
CALL ........................................... 19, 52
CANCEL button ............................... 11
Cancel Route ..................................... 75
Category ................................ 28, 37, 97
Cellular Phone ................................... 80
Cellular Phone Voice Commands ....163Change Route Preference .................
75
Changing the Route ........................... 74
Changing the Routing Method .......... 53
Changing Your Destination ............... 77
Change State ................................ 29, 45
Changing the Route ........................... 74
City .............................................. 30, 47
City Vicinity ...................................... 40
Client Assistance ............................. 128
Climate Control Commands ........... 159
Clock Adjustment ............................. 111
Color ................................................ 114
Community ....................................... 38
Continental USA ............................... 50
Contrast ............................................. 93
Convert (Unit) ................................... 89
Correct Vehicle Position ................... 113
Coverage Areas ............................... 130
Current Location .......................... 21, 61
Current Position ......................... 46, 96
Current Street ...................................... 6
D
Database Limitations ...................... 126
Delete Previous Destinations ........... 101
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