2011 Acura RDX navigation system

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The system then displays a list of the
places entered in your personal Address
Book. By using the Interface Dial, you
can sort the displayed addresses by
ALL , BUSINESS, PERSONAL , or by
other categories you may create.
Scroll through the list to find your
desired destination. After you select it,
the system then displays the Calculate
route to screen (see Driving to Your
Destination on page 51).
Tip:
If you select New Address in the list,
you can store a new address in the
personal Address Book.Adding Addresses to the
Personal Address Book
There are three ways to enter addresses
to the personal Address Book:
Selecting New Address on the
Select an address screen.
Entering them in the personal Address Book feature in SETUP (see
page 93).
Adding them in the Address Book directly from the Calculate route to
screen (see page 51).
NOTE:
• Destinations chosen from the Address Book do not show up in Previous
Destinations.
• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 105.
• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 158.
By Places
After you select Places from the
MENU screen ( Enter destination by ),
the display changes to:
There are four ways to find a place or
point of interest (POI), by Category,
Name, Phone Number , or ZAGAT
2010.
Let’s assume you want to find a coffee
shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”
If you know the phone number of the coffee shop, select Phone Number,
then enter the 10-digit number with
area code. This is the quickest way to
find it.
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• The second best method is to select Category , Restaurant , and
CAFÉ/COFFEE SHOP . After you
select Place Name by Keyword
and search method, enter the keyword
“Bucks.” The list will include all
restaurants that have the letters
“bucks” anywhere in the name.
• You can try to enter “Bucks” using Name , but you may have to search
through a list that might include
Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc.
NOTE:
Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 105.
You can enter the desired destination using the voice control system. For
information on the available voice
commands, see Voice Command
Index on page 158.Finding the Place by Category
The Category option gives you a list of
categories or types of businesses to
select from with the following screen:
Tip:
If you are not sure of the spelling of a
place, the best way to find it is to use the
keyword search. Select Category,
choose a category and subcategory
from the menus, then select Place
Name by Keyword , and enter the
partial name. After selecting a category and
subcategory, the system will give you
the options of
Place Name by
Keyword , Sort by Distance to
Travel , City Vicinity , or Place
Name with the following screen:
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Auto Service LodgingShoppingAcura DealersAuto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Brea kfast ResortAll Shopping*2 Office Supplies/Electronics
Acura Roadside Assistance Car Wash & Detailing H otel/MotelAccessories/Jewelry Pharmacy/Drug Store
Honda Dealers Motorcycle Dealers
LeisureAuto Parts & Electronics Pet Food/Supplies
Gas Station Other Car Dealers Amusement Park Museum Books/Music/Video Sewing/Linen
Hydrogen Station Roadside Assistance Golf CoursePark/Recreation Area Clothing Shoes/Bags
Auto Parts & Electronics Historical Monument Performing Arts Groceries Sporting Goods
BankingMarinaSports Complex Home Improvement Toys/Arts/Crafts
ATM Check Cashing/Money Transfer Movie Thea terTourist Attraction Mall/Department Store
Bank Currency Exchange
Restaurant Travel
CommunityAll Types*1 IndianAirport Parking Lot
Business Higher Education All Types (Zagat Only) Italian Automobile Club Rental Car Agency
City Hall Library AmericanJapaneseBed & Breakfast Resort
Civic/Community Center Post Office Café/Coffee Shop KoreanBus StationRest Area
Convention/Exhibition Center School CalifornianMexicanCamping Ski Area
Court House ChinesePizzaCommuter Rail Station Tourist Attraction
EmergencyContinental SeafoodFerry Terminal Tourist Information
Acura Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistan ceFast Food ThaiHotel/Motel Train Station
Hospital Veterinarian FrenchVegetarianNamed Place Travel Agency
Police Station GermanVietnamesePark & Ride Truck Stop/Plaza
Greek OtherParking Garage/House
Advanced
*1 When trying to find a specific restaurant, select the category ALL TYPES. Some restaurants may be
miscategorized.
*2 When trying to find a speci fic store, select the category ALL SHOPPING. Some stores may be
miscategorized.If the category you want is not listed, you can try to
find it with a keyword. When you select this option,
the display changes to the Enter keyword for
category screen. If the system finds any categories
with the keyword you entered, the display changes to
the Select a category screen. Select the desired
category.
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Finding a restaurant
The ZAGAT SURVEY for some
restaurants is available in the system.
See the INFO screen ( Other), “Key to
Zagat Ratings” for an explanation of
these ratings (see page 89).
On the Select a place screen,
restaurants with a Zagat Rating have a icon at the end of the line. To list
only restaurants with Zagat Reviews,
say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2010.
You can view the complete Zagat
Review for a selected restaurant by
selecting the tab. By voice, select the tab by saying
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the
line number 1-3). Alternatively, use the
Interface Dial
to first select the line
item, and move the dial to the right to
view the survey.
Say “Read List” or move the Interface
Dial down, and the review will be read
to you. Say OK or push in on the
Interface Dial to display the
Calculate route to screen.
NOTE:
Scrolling through the Zagat Review is
disabled when the vehicle is moving. When you say “Question mark” or
select the “?” tab, you can see the
description of ratings and symbols for
Zagat Review.
NOTE:
For information on the ratings and
symbols for Zagat Review, you can also
select
Key to Zagat Ratings on the
INFO screen (Other). See Key to Zagat
Ratings on page 89.
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Place Name by Keyword
If you do not know the exact name of
the destination, you can find the place
with a keyword. When you select this
option, the display changes to:
You can find your destination with a
keyword using the Sort by Distance
to Travel option or City Vicinity
option. If you select the
Sort by Distance to
Travel option, the Enter keyword for
place screen appear s. Enter the
keyword using the Interface Dial. If
the system does not fi nd an exact match,
select LIST when you finish entering
the keyword. The system starts
searching for places that match the
entered keyword. If you see your
desired place, select it from the list. If
not, scroll through the list to find the
desired place.
If you select the City Vicinity option,
the Enter city name screen appears.
Enter the name of the city using the
Interface Dial . The system will
display a list of city names, with the
closest match to the name you entered at
the top of the list. Select your desired
city name from the list. Once you have
selected your desired city name, the
Enter keyword for place screen
appears. Enter the keyword using the
Interface Dial to specify the desired
place.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 51).
Sort by Distance to Travel
When you select this option, the system
gives you a list of all the places in the
subcategory. This list is arranged by
distance from your current location,
with the closest at the top of the list.
The distance and direction to the
destination at the top of the list are
shown in the screen. The distance
shown is straight line distance (as the
crow flies), not driving distance. Say or
select the number (1-4) of the desired
destination from the list.
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 51).
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City Vicinity
The system allows you to find points of
interest in the vicinity of the city you
entered. When you select this option,
the display changes to the Enter city
name screen. 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.
Once you have selected the city, the
display changes to the Enter a place
name screen. Enter the name of the
place using the Interface Dial .
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 51).
Place Name
When you select this option, the display
changes to the Enter a place name
screen. Enter your selection, using the
Interface Dial .
Once you select a place, the system then
displays the Calculate route to screen
(see Driving to Your Destination on
page 51).
Finding the Place by Name
The Name option allows you to enter
the name of a business, and then shows
you a list of businesses with the same or
similar names to select from. Use the
name option only if you know the exact
spelling of the place. If unsure, use the
Category option.
Finding the Place by Phone
Number
The Phone Number option allows
you to select a destination by its
telephone number. Only telephone
numbers stored in th e system under the
Places (of business) option are
recognized. The system does not contain
residential telephone numbers, or
numbers you may have entered in your
personal Address Book.
Tip:
If you know the phone number of a point
of interest (POI), its uniqueness makes it
the fastest entry method. When using the
voice control system, the entry should be
spoken as a continuous string of
numbers. For example, the telephone
number (310) 555-4000 should be
spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five,
five, four, zero, zero, zero.”
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Finding the Place by Zagat 2010
The ZAGAT 2010 option allows you to
find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating
information. The system lets you select
the metro area, neighborhood, and food
type to search the restaurant you like.
After you select the food type, the
following display appears:
Name - When you select Name, the
restaurants will be listed by alphabetical
order.
Food, Decor, Service - When you
select Food, Decor, or Service, the
restaurant will be listed by rating value. Cost -
When you select Cost, the
restaurant will be listed by the average
cost of a meal (including drink and tip).
When you select a sorting method, the
list of restaurants will appear.
You can see the survey for a listed item
by selecting the tab, or by saying
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the
number 1-3).
Once you select a rest aurant, the system
then displays the Calculate route to
screen (see Driving to Your Destination
on page 51). NOTE:
• Not every type of food is listed in each
metro area or neighborhood. Only
types of foods that are available in
those areas will be listed.
• For details on the ratings and symbols, say “Question mark” or
select the “?” tab using the
Interface Dial , or see Key to Zagat
Ratings on page 89.
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By Intersection
After you select Intersection from the
MENU screen ( Enter destination by ),
the display changes to:
Tip:
When entering an address, it is usually
easier to enter the street first. A city or
cities that the street appears in will be
displayed. For your convenience, you
do not have to enter both city and street. NOTE:
If you find that your city is not listed,
it may be part of a larger
metropolitan area. Try entering the
street first.
Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 105.
Selecting the State or Province
The state you are in is displayed at the
top of the screen. If your desired
destination is in another state, select
CHANGE STATE by moving the
Interface Dial down.
The display then changes to the Select
a state screen. Use the voice control
system and say the name of the state, or
rotate the Interface Dial knob to
select the state.
Selecting the City
This is helpful if the street runs through
several cities, and you know what city
includes the street. The city you are in is
displayed on the screen. If the city you
want is displayed on the screen, say
“Select current city.” If your desired
destination is in a nother city, say or
enter another city.
By Voice Control:
Say “City” on the Find intersection by
screen, and the display changes to the
Say city name screen. Say the city
name and searching will begin.
Entering a Destination