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Search Waypoint
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 page48). When you enter waypoints, they appear
on the
map screen as small red flags
numbered 1-5.
Adding Waypoint
From the MENU screen ( Route), if you
say or select Search Waypoint , 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 page107).
To add another waypoint, press the
MENU button and repeat the procedure.
If Search Waypoint 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.Delete Waypoint
From the MENU screen ( Route), if you
say “Delete” or select Delete
Waypoint , 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
Interface Dial . Say or select DONE to
return to the map screen.
The route is recalculated to reflect the
changes you made to the waypoint(s).
Back to Route
Returns you to the original map screen.
Avoid Street
From the MENU screen ( Route), if you
say or select Avoid Street , 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 (syste m beeps if selected).
NOTE:
Although you can ch oose streets to
avoid, you cannot choose specific
streets you want to use.
Detour
Calculates a detour route for you if you
encounter an unexp ected obstacle such
as a closed road or extremely heavy
traffic congestion. If detour is selected,
the system will attempt to recalculate a
new route, avoiding the next 2 miles
(while on a freeway) or 1/2 mile (while
on a surface street).
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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 page155.
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.
Using Interface Dial to Change
Destination
While following a calculated route, you
can select a new destination with the
map screen and the Interface Dial .
With the map screen displayed, use the
Interface Dial to move the position
icon. It will change to crosshairs. Use
the Interface Dial to position the
crosshairs on your desired new
destination, street, or icon, then push in
on the Interface Dial . The Select a
place screen or a pop-up menu will be
displayed.
NOTE:
The Select a place screen will be
displayed when the crosshairs are
positioned near multiple icons or
locations. A pop-up menu will be
displayed when the crosshairs are
positioned on a particular street, icon,
or location. If this is not your desired new
destination, press the
CANCEL button
or the NAVI BACK button to return to
the map screen. Reposition the
crosshairs with the Interface Dial, then
push in on the Interface Dial again to
see the new address.
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When the Select a place screen is
displayed, select an item from the list,
and the Calculate route to screen is
displayed. Then select OK and push in
on the Interface Dial. You can select
either Set as New Destination or
Set as Waypoint for your specified
position. When the pop-up menu is displayed,
select
Set as Dest. to set your location
as a replacement destination, or Set as
Waypoint to set as a waypoint.
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
en 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 en route)
If you say “Menu,” or press the MENU
button and select the “Enter destination
by” tab, the system displays the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ). Follow
the procedure described in Entering a
Destination , which begins on page27.
When the Calculate route to screen is
displayed, select OK and push in on the
Interface Dial . You can select either
Set as New Destination or Set as
Waypoint for your specified position.
When the pop-up menu is displayed,
select Set as Dest. to set your location
as a replacement destination, or Set as
Waypoint to set as a waypoint.
The system will return to the map
screen, and recalculate the route to your
specified new destination or waypoint.
Tip:
You can also press the MENU button
twice to display the MENU screen
(Enter destination by ).
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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 routing method, say or select CHANGE
METHOD by moving the Interface
Dial down.
 For additional information on changing the routing method, see
Changing the Routing Method on
page52.
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.
NOTE:
 See your vehicle Owner’s manual for more details on this feature.
 AcuraLink relies on a satellite signal. It will not work correctly in Hawaii
and Alaska. When service information is received
from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an
envelope icon is displayed in the upper
right corner of the navigation screen.
The
Interface Dial 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
The INFO function consists of two main
screens. To display the INFO screen
(Main Info ), say “Information” or press
the INFO button. To change it to the
INFO screen ( Other), select the “Other”
tab. You can switch screens by selecting
the tab.
You can use the voice control system to
select any item on the INFO 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 page17), or there is no phone
paired to the system (see Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® on page18).
 For information on the available voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page153.INFO Screen (Main Info)
When you say “Information” or press
the INFO button, the display changes to:
Messages
See AcuraLink Messages on page78.
Traffic Incidents
When you say or select Traffic
Incidents, you can view a list of the
traffic incidents near your current
position or along your calculated route.
See Viewing Incident Reports on
page24 and Traffic Rerouting on
page72.
NOTE:
To receive traffic information, your XM
traffic/weather subscription must be
paid. See page11 5 for details.
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Information Features
Weather Information
The Weather Information option
allows you to view the weather forecast,
warning list, and warning map. When
you say or select Weather
Information , the following screen
appears:
NOTE:
 You can view the same screen by selecting Weather Info. from the
Map menu (see page57).
 To receive weather information, your XM traffic/weather subscription must
be paid. See page115 for details.
Viewing Weather Forecast
You can view the weather forecast for
the current position or the city you
selected. Say or select Weather
Forecast , and the display changes to:
When you select Current Position ,
the Forecast screen will be displayed.
When you select City Vicinity, the
Enter city name screen will be
displayed. Enter the name of the city
using the Interface Dial . 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. The Forecast screen will be
displayed. When you select the “1 Day” tab, you
can view the one-day forecast and get
information about th
e current weather,
forecast (three/six hours ahead), and
temperature (high/low). When you
select the “3 Day” tab, you can view the
three-day forecast (day/night).
NOTE:
 When the GPS signal or weather information cannot be received,
“NA” or “Data Not Available” will
be displayed.
 You can view the same list by selecting the weather icon on the
map screen.
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Information Features
Viewing Warning List
You can view a list of all weather
warnings in the United States. Say or
select Warning List Sorted by
Distance , and the display changes to:
You can view three types of lists by
selecting a sorting method from “All
US,” “Within 500mi,” or “On Route.” A
warning icon in the list indicates that
your vehicle is in the warning area, or
the calculated route runs through the
area. When you select a listed item by
pushing in on the Interface Dial, the
detailed information will be displayed. Say “Read List” or move the
Interface
Dial down, and the information will be
read to you.
NOTE:
 The “On Route” tab can be selected only when en route.
 Scrolling through the Weather Warning screen is disabled when the
vehicle is moving.
Viewing Warning Map
You can view the warning map, which
contains different colors according to
the type of warning. Say or select
Warning Map, and the display
changes to:
Select the colored area by moving the
Interface Dial left, right, up, or down.
If desired, rotate the Interface Dial to
change the map scale (15, 50, or 150
miles). When you have the crosshairs in
the desired area, push in on the
Interface Dial . The Weather
Warning screen will be displayed.
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