2009 Acura TSX maintenance

Navigation System23
Getting Started
Viewing Flow Data
Traffic flow data is displayed as colored
bands on either side of the freeway (see
Traffic Display Legend on page21).
The different colored 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 (1/20 through 5 mile scale), your
blue route line may appear as alternating
orange, red, or blue segments (see
Traffic Display Legend on page21).
NOTE:
A blue route line segment on a freeway
can mean one of two things:
 Under-road sensors, GPS probes, cell phone probes, and other methods
used to collect traffic speed
information indicate free flow traffic.
 The road has no sensors, and traffic conditions are unknown (they could
be congested). Naturally, only roads with these sensors
or probes 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
displayed on the 5 miles (8 km) or
less map scale.
 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
page137.
 Due to freeway maintenance and construction, traffic flow may be
available only for one side of a road,
or be missing entirely for some
portion of the freeway.  The displayed traffic flow may
disagree with 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
page67).
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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.
Driving to Your Destination
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Voice Command Index
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
one way
freeway exit information
traffic
traffic speeds
traffic icons
weather
weather warning icon
weather icons
Max zoom in
Max zoom out
Go home
MessagesFind 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
restaurant (all restaurant types)
American restaurant
Chinese restaurant
fast food
Italian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Mexican restaurant
seafood restaurant
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
Zagat restaurant
Korean restaurant
Californian restaurant
continental restaurant
French restaurant
German restaurant
Greek restaurant
Indian restaurant
Thai restaurant
vegetarian restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
other restaurant
business
civic center
convention center
library
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