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Quick Reference GuideAcuraLink®
AcuraLink® Messages (P193)
AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link
between you and Acura. It sends and receives several
kinds of messages through XM® Radio, including:
Vehicle feature guide
Operating quick tips
Safety and maintenance information
Diagnostic information
Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders
Example of an AcuraLink® Message
If you have linked your cell phone to the Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, you can contact your Acura dealer
from this screen.
Unread message Important message
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
Displays continuously updated traffic info rmation and recalculates your route in
response to traffic flow, in cidents, or road closures. (P119)
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
Displays continuously updated weather information and weather forecasts, and
provides weather warnings along your route. (P114)
Traffic incident icons
Congestion
Accident/Incident
Weather
Construction
Road Closed
Traffic flow indicator
Heavy (0 – 27 mph)
Moderate
(27 – 52 mph)
Free-flowing
(52+ mph)
Traffic incident details
Color index
Tornado
Hurricane
Storm
Flood
Snow/Freeze
Wind
Heat
Other Rain
Freezing
rain
Snow
Weather icons
or Clear
or Partly cloudy
Cloudy Possibility of lightning
(e.g., rain and lightning)
Possibility of high winds
(e.g., rain and wind) Fog
Rain
Freezing rain
Snow
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather are fee-based subscription services,
with a complimentary 90-day tri al upon first retail purchase.
NOTE
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Quick Reference GuideTroubleshootingFor more Information (P209)
Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a
short distance behind my actual position, especially at
intersections?
This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the
width of intersections. Large differences in vehicle position
can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
Why does the “time to destination” display sometimes
increase even though I am getting closer to my
destination?
The “time to destination” is based on the posted road
speed signs and your actual road speed to give you a
better estimate of arrival time.
Why does my clock frequently change the time forward
and backward by one hour?
The clock setting is automatically updated based on your
GPS location. If you normally drive between two time
zones, the clock may keep adjusting the time. You can
turn this feature off.
2
Clock Adjustment P. 58
How do I specify a destination when an entered city or
street could not be found?
Try entering the street first. Some cities are lumped in with
a major metro area. In rural “unverified” areas or new
subdivisions, streets may be missing or only partially
numbered.
How do I turn on the navigation system voice guidance?
1. Press the INFO/PHONE button. Rotate i to select
Setup and press u. Check that Volume is not set to
OFF .
2. Move y to select Other, rotate i to select Basic
Settings , and press u. Set Voice Recognition Tutor
to ON if you want the system to provide confirmations
and system prompts.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find it?
Your vehicle comes with a card in the glove box that
includes 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, contact your dealer.
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How to Use This Manual
This section explains different methods on how you can easily find information in this manual.
ContentsContents
More DetailedContents
Go to the
Next Page
Searching the Table of Contents
(P1)
Two types of Tables of Contents help
you find your desired information.
First, find the general chapter related to
what you are looking for (e.g., entering
a destination from the Address Book).
Then, go to that chapter to view a more
specific table of contents.
Searching the Index (P247)
Menu items displayed on the
navigation screen (e.g., Address Book)
can be found individually in the Index. This more detailed table of contents
shows you exactly what information is
listed by section and title.
The Index consists of main
terms and sub-entries. The
sub-entries help you get to
the desired page depending
on what you are looking
for.
Table of Contents
Chapter Contents
Navigation Screen Index
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Menu Tree
The menu tree helps guide you
through the system’s menu options.
To get to your desired function, follow
the menu tree in order of the steps
shown.
NOTE:
All menu options can also be
activated with voice commands.
Press the hard button on the
system control panel.
Press the MENU button.Select the menu option with the
Interface Dial.
Rotate
i to select Address Book .
Press u. After following the menu
tree, step-by-step
instructions explain how to
achieve the desired result.
* Sample pages and images in this se ction may differ from the actual ones.
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System Setup
This section describes the start-up procedure, and the navigation andaudio system setup functions.
Start-up................................................... 20
Voice Control System ............................. 22
Command Input .................................... 22
Voice Recognition .................................. 23
Interface Settings ................................... 24
Display and Volume Settings .................. 24
Interface Dial Feedback .......................... 25
Basic Settings ......................................... 26
Color ..................................................... 27
Language............................................... 31
Wallpaper .............................................. 32
Personal Information .............................. 36
Address Book ......................................... 37
Home Addresses .................................... 41 PIN Numbers ...........................................42
Previous Destinations ..............................43
Music Search ............................................44
Song By Voice™ (SBV) ............................45
Phonetic Modification .............................46
Routing & Guidance ................................48
Rerouting................................................49
Unverified Area Routing ..........................50
Traffic Rerouting .....................................52
Edit Avoid Area .......................................53
Edit Waypoint Search Area ......................55
Street Name Guidance ............................56
Guidance Screen Interruption ..................57 Clock Adjustment
.................................... 58
Adjust Time............................................ 59
Resetting the Clock Settings ................... 59
Vehicle ..................................................... 60
Off-road Tracking ................................... 61
Correct Vehicle Position ......................... 62
AcuraLink® .............................................. 63
AcuraLink/Messages ............................... 63
Traffic and Weather Status .................... 64
Data Reset ............................................... 65
Reset Factory Default Settings ................ 65
Clear Personal Data ................................ 66
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System Setup
Start-up
The navigation system starts automatically when you turn the ignition to
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). At start-up, the fo llowing Confirmation screen is displayed.
1. Move y to select CHANGE
LANGUAGE .
If you do not need to change
the system language, proceed to
step 3.
2. Rotate i to change the system
language. Press u.
3. Press u to select OK.
Your current position is
displayed on the map screen.
If you have set any calendar
event reminders, they are
displayed. Proceed to step 4.
1Start-up
If the navigation system loses power at any time,
you may be prompted for the 5-digit security
code.
2 System Initialization P. 222
At start-up, the driver’s fob key is automatically
detected and the addres s book settings, setup
preferences, wallpapers, and audio settings for
that driver (e.g., Driver 1) are loaded.
Message Icon
If you have any unread messages, the
(message) icon is displayed at the bottom left
side of the screen.
2 AcuraLink® Messages P. 194
You can change the system language at any
time.
2 Language P. 31
“OK” on the Confirmati on screen cannot be
activated by voice. If you do not press u within
30 seconds, the screen goes blank (or displays
your wallpaper screen). Pr ess any navigation or
voice control button to continue.
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Start-up
System Setup
4.Rotate i to select an option.
Press u.
Your current position is
displayed on the map screen.
The following options are available:
• Remind Later: Displays the reminder again next time you start the vehicle.
• OK: Turns the reminder off.
1Start-up
You can set a calendar event reminder.
2 Calendar P. 200
Remind Later
You can skip the reminder by pressing the
CANCEL button.
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System Setup
Voice Control System
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of
the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio and climate control
system, and make and rece ive phone calls using Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and K (Back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
A “Voice Help” feature provides a tutorial that explains how to use the voice control
system.
2 Voice Help P. 5
Command Input
If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a
command, it responds with “Pardon,” “Please repeat,” or “Would you say again.”
When you give a command, the system ge nerally either repeats the command as a
confirmation or asks you for further informa tion. If you do not wish to hear this
feedback, you can turn it off. However, list ening to the feedback will help familiarize
you with the way the system expe cts commands to be phrased.
2Basic Settings P. 26
If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the
screen you are on, the system beeps.
If the system responds with prompts such as “Please use the Interface Dial to…” or
“Please choose an area with the Interface Di al,” the system is asking for input that
cannot be performed using the voice control system.
On character input screens, a list of possi ble characters is displayed if the system
does not recognize your command.
You can find out which voice commands are available for a particular screen using
the d Help command. The system will disp lay and read the list of available
commands to you.
1 d (Talk) Button
When you press the d (Talk) button, a helpful
prompt asks what you would like to do. Press
and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass
this prompt and give a command.
1 Command Input
The audio system is muted while using the voice
control system.
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