2010 Acura MDX audio

26Navigation System
Getting Started
No Traffic Incidents
If you say “Display traffic incidents” or
select Traffic Incidents , but there are
no incidents, the following screen will
be displayed.
Selecting an Incident Icon from the
Map Screen
Zoom in or out so that you are between
the 1/20 and 5 mile scales. (The map
must be on the 1/20 to 5 mile scales to
view the incident icons). To view the
details of a specific incident, use the
Interface Dial to position the cursor
(round red circle) over the incident icon
you are interested in. Push in on the
Interface Dial and select Traffic to
view a pop-up box summary describing
the incident.
To see the incident details, push in on
the Interface Dial . To return to your
current position map screen, say or
select Return . To continue viewing
incidents in your “scrolled to” location,
press the CANCEL button. NOTE:
Incident reports may be displayed on
roads that have no traffic flow data
available.
Freeway incident reports can lag behind the actual incident, or remain
displayed after an incident has
cleared. This is normal, and is
dependent on the reporting agency
and the speed at which the data is
updated.
The displayed inci dents may conflict
with other audio- or Internet-based
traffic information.
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Getting Started
System Function Diagram
This diagram shows the navigation
system features, starting at the center
and working outward in layers. The
navigation program starts at “Key ON,”
and then displays the navigation
system globe screen (blue). If OK is
selected on the Disclaimer screen, the
functions in the yellow segments of the
diagram become available in the
SETUP and INFO screens.
The items above the map screen show
various methods to begin driving to
your destination (orange). You are
provided with map/voice guidance,
routing cautions, and a direction list.
While driving to your destination, use
the voice control system as much as
possible to interact with the navigation,
audio, and climat e control systems
(green).
REMINDERS(pg.19)CALENDAR
-THEMAPSCREEN(pg.20)-
(MAP/VOICEGUIDANCE,ROUTINGCAUTIONS,DIRECTIONSLIST)
-DRIVINGTOYOURDESTINATION-
VOICE: "HELP" (ALL)
(pg. 163)
VOICE:
"INFORMATION SCREEN"(pg. 81)
VOICE:
"MENU" (to
change route) (pg. 75)
VOICE:
"HOW FAR OR LONG
TO THE DESTINATION?" (pg. 166)
VOICE:
"DISPLAY (OR S AV E)
CURRENT LOCA TION"
(pg. 64)VOICE:
"WHAT TIME IS IT?"
(pg. 163)
VOI CE:
"AUDIO"
(pg. 167 - 173)
VOI CE:
CLIMATE
FAN, TEMP (pg. 166)
ENTER
WAY POINTS
(pg. 76)
VIEW
TRAFFIC(pg. 23)
VOICE:
"ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT" (pg. 66, 164)
VOICE:
"HIDE/DISPLAY ICONS" (pg. 69, 164)
VIEW TRAFFIC(pg. 23)
BRIGHTN ESS (pg. 94)CONTRAST (pg. 94)BLACK LEVEL (pg. 94)VOLUME (pg. 95)INF DIAL F/B (pg. 95)PERSONAL INFO. (pg. 95)MUSIC SEARCH (pg. 102)
BASIC (pg. 104)RT & GUID (pg. 105)CLOCK (pg. 114)VEHICLE (pg. 115)COLOR (pg. 117)ACURALINK (pg. 120)LANGUAGE (pg. 120)
TFC & WTHR
STA TUS (pg. 124)CLEAR D ATA (pg. 123)RESET (pg. 123)WAL LPAPER (pg. 121)
RS ASSISTANCE (pg. 92)ZAGAT RATING (pg. 92)
TFC INCIDENT (pg. 82)CELL PHONE (pg. 81)
MESSAGES (pg. 86)VOICE HELP (pg. 86)SETUP (pg. 87)CALENDAR (pg. 88)
SYS/DVC INFO. (pg. 91)MAP UPDATE (pg. 92)
SHOW WP (pg. 93)
SCENIC RD INFO . (pg. 90)
PRESS
OK
SELECT BAND/FREQUENCYVOL BALANCECD FUNCTIONSOTH ER AUDIOBRIGHTNESS
REAR CAMERA(R EVERSE)
INFO/PHONE
BUTTON(pg. 94)AUD IO
BUTTON (pg. 11)
INFO/PHONE BUTTON(pg. 81)THEDISCLAIMERSCREEN(pg.18)
VOI CE: "FIND
NEARES T..."
AT M , ETC.
(pg. 165)
SELECT A
DESTINATION WITH
INTERFACE DIAL (pg. 78)
VOICE:
"GO HOME" (pg. 51)
VOICE:
"MENU" FOR ENTER
DESTINATION SCREEN(pg. 28)
CONTINUE TO THE
DESTINATION (RESUME)
AFTER RESTART (pg. 79)
GLOBESCREENKEYONVOICECOMMANDSMUSIC SEARCH
(pg. 170)AUD IO (pg. 167 - 173)
CLIMATE CONTR OL
(pg. 166)
Formoreinformation,see
yourOwner’sManual.
SETUP
(OTHER)
ACURALINK WTHR (pg. 82)
CALC. (pg. 90)
MAIN INFO
OTHER
SETUP
(MAIN)
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80Navigation System
Driving to Your Destination
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 XM® Satellite Radio,
AcuraLink works in conjunction with
your vehicle’s navigation, Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, 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.
• Planned appointments with your Acura dealer. NOTE:
See your Owner’s Manual for more
details on this feature.
When service information is received
from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an
envelope icon is displayed in the bottom
left corner of the navigation screen.
To view messages, press the
INFO/
PHONE button and Say or select
Messages . You can also push in on
the Interface Dial on the map screen
to get to the Map menu, and select
New Messages . The
Interface Dial controls most
AcuraLink functions. For more
information on AcuraLink, refer to:
• The Advanced Technology Guide for features and a function overview.
• Your Owner’s Manual for a detailed explanation of the system.
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Information Features
You can also view the weather
information for your destination when
you select the destination directly from
the map screen (use the Interface Dial
to position the target mark on your
desired destination, and then push in on
the Interface Dial).
NOTE:
When the GPS signal or weather
information cannot be received, “NA”
will be displayed. When the system cal
culates a route and
there is a warning on the route, the
following screen will be displayed:
Select Check Info. , and the warning
list will be displayed (see page 83).Messages
See AcuraLink Messages on page 80.
Voice Help
When you say or select Voice Help on
the INFO screen (Main Info. ), you will
see the following screen:
You can select the “MAP,” “MENU,”
or “AUDIO” tab by moving the
Interface Dial to the left or right.
NOTE:
You can select an item by saying either
the line number or the item name.
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System Setup
Guidance Screen Interruption
When the audio screen is displayed and
you get near the guidance point, the
display will automatically switch to the
navigation screen with the guidance
window. After you get through the
guidance point, the display will
automatically return to the audio
screen. You can choo se to turn this
feature ON or OFF .
To access this feature from the SETUP
screen, select the “Other” tab, Routing
& Guidance, and Guidance Screen
Interruption.
This feature is set to OFF as a factory
default.
Clock Adjustment
From the SETUP screen (Other ), say
or select Clock Adjustment and the
following screen appears:
This screen allows you to set or adjust
the following:
• Auto Daylight (Default = ON)
• Auto Time Zone (Default = ON)
• Adjust Time (adjust your clock)
• Reset (resets this screen’s settings to factory defaults)
Auto Daylight
Sets automatic day light saving time ON
or OFF . If set to ON, the clock will
automatically “spring ahead” or “fall
back” by one hour when a daylight
saving time change occurs.
NOTE:
Even if you have set Auto Daylight to
ON , this function is not activated in
areas that do not adopt daylight saving
time.
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System Initialization
System Initialization
If for any reason you lose power to the
navigation system (e.g., the battery was
disconnected), the navigation system
will require initialization. Once
completed, your system will be ready to
use.
This initialization requires the
following:
• Entry of the 5-digit anti-theft security code to “unlock” the audio and
navigation system.
• GPS initialization (may not be needed depending on the length of time the
system was without power). (See
GPS Initialization on page127.)
• Map matching to align the GPS coordinates to a place on the map
(displays current street at the bottom
of the map). (See Map Matching on
page 128.)
Entering the Security Code
If the battery goes dead or is
disconnected for any reason, you will
have to enter a security code for the
audio and navigation system before you
can use it again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have received one card
containing the navigation system’s
security code and serial number. Keep
this card in a safe place in case you need
the code. If you lose the card, you must
obtain the security code from your
dealer.
Enter the 5-digit security code in
accordance with the owner’s manual for
your vehicle. If you do not enter the
security code, the navigation and audio
voice will not function.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated
to your optional navigation system PIN
(for Address Book or Home Address).
GPS Initialization
Depending on the le ngth of time the
battery was disconnected, your system
may require GPS initialization. If it
does, the following screen appears:
If this procedure is not necessary, the
system proceeds directly to the
Disclaimer screen (see page 18).
During initialization, the system
searches for all available GPS satellites
and obtains their orbital information.
During this procedure, the vehicle
should be out in the open with a clear
view of the sky.
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System Limitations
Also, depending on your current view of
the sky and the position of the satellites,
the elevation may be shown incorrectly.
You may also notice some delay of the
vehicle position icon at intersections;
this is normal.
GPS Reception Issues
The signals received from the GPS
satellites are extremely weak (less than
a millionth of the strength of a local FM
station) and require an unobstructed
view of sky. The signal can easily be
interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
• Aftermarket metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located on the back of the
navigation display)
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle
or lying loose on the dashboard
• Remote starters or “hidden” vehicle tracking systems mounted near the
navigation unit • Other aftermarket audio electronic
devices mounted near the navigation
unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, tunnels, or overhead
electrical power wires
Although the system will direct you to
your desired destination, it may not
always generate what you consider to be
the most direct rout e. Try changing the
method of routing. See Changing the
Route Preference on page53. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 106.
Additionally, the mapping database
contains verified and unverified maps.
See Map Overview on page6. A
Disclaimer screen will warn you if your
route includes unverified streets.
Unverified streets may be missing from
the map, in the wrong location, or have
an incorrect name or address range.
Exercise additional caution when
driving in these unverified areas. The destination icon shows the
approximate location of the destination.
This occurs because a city block can
have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed
by the 1500 block) Since most cities use
only a portion of the 100 possible
addresses (for example, in the 1400
block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the
address 1425 will be shown a quarter of
the way down the block by the system
instead of at the end of the block where
the destination is
actually located.
You may find that the system
occasionally reboots. This is indicated
by the display returning to the
navigation system globe screen. A
reboot can be caused by a number of
things, such as extreme temperatures or
shock from bumpy roads. It does not
necessarily indicate a problem that
requires service. If this happens
frequently, please see your dealer.
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Client Assistance
Visiting Your Dealer
We strive to make this manual as
complete as possible and to answer all
questions regarding operation of the
system. Occasionally, you may run into
a specific issue that you cannot find in
the book. You may save yourself a trip
to the dealer by fi rst consulting the
following resources:
• The Troubleshooting section (see page 159)
• The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section (see page 151)
• The FAQs found on the online update DVD order site (see “Obtaining a
Navigation Update DVD”)
• For detailed questions regarding HFL, audio, or other systems that
interact with the navigation system,
see your Owner’s Manual, or the
Advanced Technology Guide.
• For traffic-related issues, see the “AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic”
section (on page 23) and FAQs (on
page 151). • Call Acura Client Services (see
Acura
Automobile Client Service on
page 132).
• For database or PO I issues, follow the
guidelines in the “Reporting Errors”
section (see page 132).
If your question is still unanswered and
you wish to visit the dealer, please be
prepared to demonstrate the issue to the
service consultant. That way, the service
consultant can document the issue for
the factory to allo w more efficient
troubleshooting.
Some issues may at first seem random,
but you may notice a pattern, like they
only occur when you enter a specific
address, when driving on a certain road,
or just when it’s cold. This information
is very useful to th e service consultant.
Be patient, the serv ice consultant may
be unfamiliar with your specific issue.
Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD
Acura is continually expanding the
scope of the navigation system.
Upgraded software may be made
available to navigation system owners
periodically, usually in the fall of each
year.
To purchase an updated DVD, you will
need your vehicle’ s VIN number and
the System/Device Information from the
INFO screen ( Other). Call the Acura
Navigation Disc Fulfillment Center at
(888) 549-3798, or order online by
going to www.acuranavi.com.
NOTE:
Update DVDs are not available at your dealer. However, the dealer may
order an update DVD for you out of
courtesy. There is no program for
free DVD updates.
The update DVD order line staff cannot answer technical questions
regarding navigation operation,
coverage, or POIs.
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