2011 Acura TSX navigation system

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TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing
Troubleshooting
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short
distance behind, especially when I arrive at an
intersection.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.
2GPS System P. 224
The screen is showing white dots as I drive along.These dots are called “breadcrumbs.” These are displayed if Off-road Tracking is set
to ON and you drive more than 1/2 mile off mapped roads.
2Off-road Tracking P. 61
How do I remove the white dots (“breadcrumbs”)
from my screen?Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select Setup > Other > Vehicle , and set Off-road
Tracking to OFF , then return to the map.
2Off-road Tracking P. 61
A road that I selected to avoid is being used when
routing.When you “draw” your area to avoid, make sure to select sections of roads that
include at least one intersection.
2 Avoiding Streets P. 122
My elevation (shown when I display the current
position) seems to fluctuate even though my elevation
has not changed.This is normal. The elevation can vary ±100 feet due to GPS calculation errors.
2GPS System P. 224
My elevation is missing on the “current position”
screen.The elevation is only displayed if the GPS antenna can receive signals from at least four
satellites. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. The elevation is also not displayed
if the calculated elevation is zero or below sea level.
ProblemSolution
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TroubleshootingUpdate DVD, Coverage, Map Errors
Troubleshooting
Update DVD, Coverage, Map Errors
Display, Accessories
Rear Camera
ProblemSolution
My city is not part of a fully verified detailed coverage
area.The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most
recent information on the internet.
2 Map Coverage P. 227
Does the navigation system work outside North
America?The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The navigation system will not work in Mexico or other countries.
2Map Coverage P. 227
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation system?No. The navigation system is designed only to read music discs and the update DVD
provided with your vehicle. The navigation system cannot read other mapping
databases or video DVDs. If you experience any problems that you cannot resolve,
please contact your dealer.
How do I report errors I find in the database?Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major errors, see
2Reporting Errors P. 226
ProblemSolution
The display appears dim when starting the car in really
cold weather.This is normal. The display will become brighter after a few minutes.
ProblemSolution
When I shift gears, the rear camera image display is
delayed.This is normal. When shifting into or out of Reverse, you may experience a delay while
the screen image switches between the navigation screen and the rear camera image.
The rear camera image is t oo dark or too bright. How
do I adjust the brightness?While the camera image is disp layed, rotate the Interface Dial to adjust the brightness.
This adjustment does not affect the navigation screen brightness settings.
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TroubleshootingMiscellaneous 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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Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Navigation System
Error MessageSolution
Display temp is too high. System will shut down until
display cools down.This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The navigation
system turns off until the display cools do wn. The system turns back on automatically
when the display cools down.
HDD access error. System reset.The navigation system has difficulty readi ng the HDD when the temperature is below
approximately -22°F. The navigation system starts up automatically when the display
warms up.
Route has not been completed. Please try again from a
different location.This message appears when you are on a route to or from a new area that is not in the
database. Try planning a different route to or from a different location. If the error
persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
Destination is not in this da tabase version. Please set
from map.The destination was not found in the data base. Try another destination nearby, or
select the destination from the map using the In terface Dial. If the error persists, or is
shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
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Reference Information
System Initialization..............................222
Entering the Security Code ....................222
Acquiring GPS Information ....................222
Startup Confirmation Screen .................223
Map Matching ......................................223
System Limitations ................................224
GPS System...........................................224
Address Calculation ..............................224
Database ..............................................224
Client Assistance ....................................226
Resolving Problems ...............................226
Reporting Errors ....................................226
Acura Client Services Contact Information... 226 Visiting Your Dealer ............................. 226
Map Coverage ..................................... 227
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD .... 227
Traffic Information ............................... 228
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and
Puerto Rico......................................... 228
Shipping a Vehicle to the U.S. Mainland 228
Legal Information ................................. 229
Copyrights ........................................... 229
User Agreements ................................. 229
As required by the FCC ........................ 234
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System Initialization
The navigation system must be initialized if
power to the navigation system is
interrupted for any reason (e.g., the
battery was disconnected).
Entering the Security Code
When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have received a card with the
navigation system security code and serial
number. Keep this card in a safe place. If
you lose the card, you must obtain the
security code from your dealer.
1.Press the VOLUME button to activate
the audio system.
2. Enter the 5-digit security code when
prompted using the radio preset
buttons.
Acquiring GPS Information
Depending on the length of time the
power was interrupted, your system may
require GPS initialization.
If initialization is not necessary, the system
proceeds directly to the Startup
Confirmation screen.
If the system fails to locate a sufficient
number of satellites to locate your position
within 10 minutes, th e following screen is
displayed.
If you are experiencing GPS reception
problems:
2 GPS System P. 224
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System Limitations
GPS System
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
GPS antenna is located in the dashboard.
The signal reception can easily be
interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
• Metallic window tint on the front or side
windows
• 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
• Audio electronic devices mounted near
the navigation unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses,
tunnels, or overhead electrical power
wires
The GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies built
into the GPS for wh ich the navigation
system must constantly compensate. This can cause occasional positioning errors of
up to several hundred feet.
Address Calculation
The destination icon shows only the
approximate location of a destination
address. This occurs if the number of
possible addresses is different from the
number of actual addresses on a block.
e.g., the address 1425 on a 1400 block
with 100 possible addresses (because it is
followed by the 1500 block) will be shown
a quarter of the way down the block by
the system. If there are only 25 actual
addresses on the block,
the actual location
of address 1425 would be at the end of
the block.
Database
The digitized map database reflects
conditions as they existed at various points
in time before production. Accordingly,
your database may contain inaccurate or
incomplete data or information due to the
passage of time, road construction,
changing conditions, or other causes.
For example, some places/landmarks may
be missing when you search the database
because the name was misspelled, the
place was improperly categorized, or a
place/landmark is not yet in the database.
This is also true for police stations,
hospitals, and other public institutions. Do
not rely on the navigation system if you
need law enforcement or hospital services.
Always check with local information
sources.
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System LimitationsDatabase
Reference Information
In addition, the map database contains
verified and unverified areas. Unverified
streets may be missing from the map, in
the wrong location, or have an incorrect
name or address range. A message will
warn you if your route includes unverified
streets. Exercise additional caution when
driving in unve rified areas.
The database does not include, analyze,
process, consider, or reflect any of the
following categories of information:
• Neighborhood quality or safety
• Population density
• Availability or proximity of law
enforcement
• Emergency, rescue, medical, or other
assistance
• Construction work, zones, or hazards
• Road and lane closures
• Legal restrictions (such as vehicular type,
weight, load, height, and speed
restrictions)
• Road slope or grade
• Bridge height, width, weight, or other
limits
• Traffic facilities safety
• Special events •
Pavement characteristics or conditions
Every effort has been made to verify that
the database is accurate. The number of
inaccuracies you experience increases the
longer you go without obtaining an
updated map database.
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD
P. 227
We assume no liability for any incident that
may result from an error in the program, or
from changed conditions not noted above.
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