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Map MenuWeather Information
Navigation
HENTER button (on map) Weather Info. Warning Map
View a color-coded weather warning map. Each color corresponds to a different
type of warning.
1.Scroll the map to position the
cursor over a colored area,
adjusting the map scale as
necessary. Press u.
The system displays the detailed
information.
2. Press u to listen to the weather
warning.
■ Warning Map1 Warning Map
You can change the map scale to 50, 150, or
350 miles.
Moving the cursor does not display the detailed
information.
You can also say d “Read List” to listen to the
weather warning information.
A visual guide helps y ou see a weather warning
map.
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Map MenuWeather Information
Navigation
HENTER button (on map) Weather Info. Radar Map
View a weather radar image map di splaying rain and snow systems.
Scroll the map to view weather
information, adjust ing the map scale
as necessary.
■ Radar Map1 Radar Map
You can change the map scale to 50, 150, or
350 miles.
Moving the cursor does not display the detailed
information.
A visual guide helps y ou see a weather radar
image map.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Pairing a Phone
HINFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone
When no Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired, the following screen appears:
1. Rotate i to select Yes . Press u.
2. Put your cell phone in “Discovery”
or “Search” mode, and search for a
Bluetooth Device.
Refer to your phone manual for
instructions on searching for a
Bluetooth Device.
3. Enter the 4-digit pass-key when
prompted to complete the pairing
process.
1Pairing a Phone
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be
paired to HFL before you can make and receive
hands-free calls.
The maximum range be tween your phone and
vehicle is about 30 feet (10 meters).
Phone Pairing Tips
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle
is moving.
•Your phone must be in discovery or search
mode when pairing the phone. Refer to your
phone’s manual.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it
is paired to HFL.
•If your phone is not r eady for pairing or not
found by the system within three minutes, the
system will time out and returns to idle.
•The default pass-key “0000” is used until you
change the setting.
Pass-Key
You can change the pass-key setting.
2 Changing the Pass-key P. 178
Delete a Phone
You can delete the paired phone.
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Other Features
Calendar
HINFO/PHONE button Other Calendar
Enter events and display reminders each time you start your vehicle.
1.Rotate i to select the day. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
The following item s are available:
• Edit Date : Moves the calendar entry to a ne w date. The display automatically
returns to the Schedule screen.
• Edit Title : Enter the name of your event. Move r to select OK to return to the
Schedule screen.
• Edit Message : Enter a message for your event. You can enter a message on two
lines using k to change between lines. Move r to select OK to return to the
Schedule screen.1 Calendar
You can select the day of the month on the
calendar using voice commands (e.g., say d
“Five” to select the 5th).
Move w or y to scroll through the months of
the year.
Only one event entry can be stored for each
date. Dates with an icon indicate there is a
scheduled entry for that date.
A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the
calendar.
Entries may be stored in the calendar for 10
years.
Active calendar entries are displayed when you
start your vehicle after you select OK on the Start
Confirmation screen.
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TroubleshootingMap, Voice, Entering Destinations
Troubleshooting
The navigation system pronunciation of street names
in the guidance command or destination address
sounds strange.The basic guidance phrases use a studio- recorded voice, but street names are
pronounced using a machine-generated voice. Consequently, the name may be
mispronounced or sound strange at times.
The screen is bright when I drive at night.1. Check that the nighttime dashboard brig htness control is not set to maximum.
2. Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select Setup > Other > Color > Map Color . Set the
Night color to Black for the best contrast.
2 Switching Display Mode Manually P. 29
The screen is dark when I drive during the day.Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select Setup > Other > Color > Map Color . Set the
Day color to White for the best contrast.
2 Switching Display Mode Manually P. 29
How do I change or remove my PIN?1. Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select Setup > Personal Information > GO Home
1 PIN or GO Home 2 PIN or Address Book PIN .
2. Enter your existing PIN. Yo u then have the choice to change or remove the PIN.
2PIN Numbers P. 42
I have forgotten my PIN number. How do I reset the
PIN for Home or the PIN for personal addresses
(DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2)?Your dealer must reset the PIN for you.
Why is CALL grayed out on the Calculate Route
screen?Your phone is not paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® or, if paired, your phone is in
use.
ProblemSolution
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TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing
Troubleshooting
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
The navigation system does not route me the same
way I would go or the same way as other mapping
systems.The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the
route preferences used when calculating a route.
2Changing the Route Preference P. 91
The navigation system wants to route me around
potential traffic problems. How do I stop these pop-up
messages?Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select Setup > Other > Routing & Guidance , and set
Traffic Rerouting to OFF .
2Traffic Rerouting P. 52
The street I’m on is not shown on the map screen.The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most
recent information on the internet.
2Map Coverage P. 227
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and
the “GPS icon” text in th e upper left hand corner of
the screen is white or missing.• Check that the GPS antenna (located in the dashboard) is not blocked. For best reception, remove items from the dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones,
or loose articles.
• Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devi ces can interfere with the GPS reception.
Please consult your dealer.
2 GPS System P. 224
The blue highlighted route and voice guidance
stopped or turned into a blue/pink dashed line before I
got to my destination.Your route has entered an unverified area.
2Unverified Area Routing P. 50
How do I stop the map from rotating as I drive along?Press the MAP/GUID E button. Select Map Information > North-up , or say d
“Display north-up” to change the map orientation.
Sometimes, I cannot select between the North-up and
Heading-up map orientations.The Heading-up map orientation can only be shown in the lower scales (1/20 - 1 mile
scales).
2Map Scale and Functions P. 111
The “time to destination” display sometimes increases
even though I am getting closer to my destination.If your speed reduces due to slower traffic, the navigation system updates the “time to
destination” based on your actual road speed to give you a better estimate of arrival
time.
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TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Questions
Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Questions
ProblemSolution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by
one hour.The clock setting is automatically updated based on your GPS location. If you live and
work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this feature.
2Clock Adjustment P. 58
The clock changes even when I am not driving near a
time zone boundary.The time zone boundaries are only approximated in the navigation system. Depending
on the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can be
erratic.
2Clock Adjustment P. 58
My state does not observe daylight saving time. How
do I turn off this feature?Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select Setup > Other > Clock Adjustment , and set
Auto Daylight to OFF .
2Clock Adjustment P. 58
Daylight saving time has started, but the navigation
system did not change time even though Auto
Daylight is set to ON.The automatic daylight saving time feat ure does not work in regions where the
daylight saving time system has not been adopted.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature
is not switching the navigation system clock on the
correct dates.Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select Setup > Other > Clock Adjustment , and set
Auto Daylight to ON. Note that the automatic daylight saving time feature does not
work in regions where the daylight saving time system has not been adopted.
2 Clock Adjustment P. 58
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for
no apparent reason.You may be driving near a time zone boundary.
2Clock Adjustment P. 58
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code.Your vehicle comes with a card that included the 5-digit security code and serial
number. You should keep this card in a safe place outside your vehicle. If you cannot
find it, see your dealer.
How do I change the interface language?Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select Setup > Other > Language , and set the
language to English, Français , or Español .
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Client AssistanceTraffic Information
Reference Information
Traffic Information
Continuously updated traffic information is
available in major metropolitan areas
across the 48 contiguous states and some
cities in Canada. A list of coverage areas is
available online.
To find traffic information:
1.Visit www.acura.com/realtimetraffic .
2. Select Real-Time Traffic on the TL.
3. Click AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic.
Operation in Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada, and
Puerto Rico
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered to
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico
are equipped with XM hardware, but XM
broadcasting is not available. There are
certain functions that rely on XM satellite
signal coverage which are not available,
including but not limited to AcuraLink and
traffic/weather-related services.
Unavailable menu options will appear gray
on the LCD display.
All roads displayed on the map screens are
verified roads. Information in this manual
relating to “unverified” roads or areas is
not applicable.
■XM® Radio
■Map Coverage
Entering a destination address or place/
landmark on another island may result in a
screen caution message. This is because
there are no ferry routes between islands
in the database.
If Street Name Guidance is set to ON, the
street names will not be read out by voice
guidance. This may change in a future data
update.
Shipping a Vehicle to the
U.S. Mainland
To receive XM audio, traffic, or weather
information, you must call XM and set up
an account at (800) 852-9696.
To receive AcuraLink quick tips, contact
Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238,
and ask them to activate your AcuraLink
unit.
■ Address and Place Entry
Screens
■Puerto Rico
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