Navigation System5
Introduction
The navigation system applies this location, direction, and speed information to the maps and calculates a route to the destination you enter. As you drive to that destination, the system provides map and voice guidance.
The navigation system is easy to use. The locations of many places of business and entertainment are already entered in the syst em. You can select any of them as a destination by using the touch screen, joystick, or voice control.
There are several ways to enter a destination, such as by point of interest (POI), by address, by phone number, and by selecting it from the map. The last 50 destinations are saved for reuse at a later date. The system also allows you to store a home address to simplify returning home from your destination.
Accessories Precautions
If you have front or side window tinting installed, be aware that if the tint has metallic properties, it can seriously degrade or prevent GPS reception. This is because the GPS antenna is located under the dashboard.
If you plan to install electronic components, such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, additional amplifiers, or other audio components, ensure that they are not located near the navigation control unit under the dashboard, near the navigation screen in the dash, or near the GPS antenna under the dashboard. Signal noise emanating from these devices can cause intermittent disruption of the navigation system.
Important Safety Information
The navigation system can distract your attention from the road if you focus on the screen or operate the system’s controls while driving.
Enter as much information as possible into the system before you begin driving, or when the vehicle is stopped. Then, as you drive, listen to the audio instructions and use voice commands when possible.
Navigation System
Introduction
While driving, do not look at the screen
or operate the system controls for more
than a second or so at a time, and only
after deciding you can do so safely. Pull
to the side of the road if you need more
time to look at the screen or operate the
controls. The navigation system is designed to
provide route information to help you
reach your destination. However, this
route guidance may sometimes conflict
with current road
conditions such as
street closures, road construction,
detours, and out-of-date map data.
Additionally, the system itself has
certain limitations (see page 98).
Therefore, you must verify the audio
and visual route information provided
by the system by car efully observing the
roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you
are unsure, proceed with caution.
Always use your own good judgment,
and obey traffic laws while driving.
Map Overview
Current Street
The current street on which your vehicle
is located appears at the bottom of the
map screen (see page 18). A message
saying “Not on a digitized road” may
appear instead when you drive half a
mile away from a mapped road. For
more details, see Off-road Tracking on
page 60.
Verified/Unverified Street
Your navigation system has two kinds
of streets: verified (dark colored) and
unverified (light colored). The
differences between the two types of
streets are contrasted in the chart on
page 7.
Using the navigation system
while driving can take your
attention away from the road,
causing a crash in which you
could be seriously injured or
killed.
Only operate system controls
when the conditions permit you
to safely do so.
WARNING
“Unverified” Road
“Verified” Road
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10Navigation System
Getting Started
System ControlsOPEN button Tilts the screen down to access the CD, DVD, and PC Card slots.
CLOSE button Return the screen to the original position.
Pressing the OPEN button tilts the screen down.
NOTE:
Voice commands are disabled when the screen is tilted down. Press the CLOSE button to return the screen to the upright position.
CLOSE button
Navi DVD Slot (Located behind drop-down cover)
PC Card Slot CD Slot
Joystick/ENT button
MAP/GUIDE button
CANCEL button
Screen
MENU button
INFO button
AUDIO button
OPEN button
ZOOM (IN)/(OUT) buttons
SETUP button
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Getting Started
Joystick/ENT button Moves left, right, up, and down to move the highlighting around the display, to scroll through lists, or to look around a displayed map. After making a selection in a menu or list, push in on the joystick to enter the selection into the system.In almost all cases, you can enter a selection into the system by using the voice control system , highlighting the item and pushing in on the joystick, or by touching the appropriate item you wish to select.
INFO button Displays the screen for selecting Voice Command Help , Map Legend, Calendar , and Calculator. See page 69.
MAP/GUIDE button Displays the map. When en route, switches between the map, guidance, and Direction list screens. See page 18 or 50.
MENU button Displays the Enter destination by screen. When en r oute, displays the Change route by screen.
SETUP button Displays the Setup screens where you can customize information in the system. See page 73.
CANCEL button Cancels the current sc reen and returns to the previous screen display.
NOTE:
The NAVI BACK button on the steering wheel performs the same basic function.
ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT) buttons Press ZOOM to zoom in (to show more detail), or ZOOM to zoom out (to show more area and less detail) while a map screen is displayed. ZOOM IN reduces the scale (showing less area with greater detail). ZOOM OUT increases the scale (showing more area with less detail).
AUDIO button Press to display the audio screen. For information on audio system features, see the Audio section of your Owner’s Manual.
Other buttons See the Audio section of your Owner's Manual.
Screen All selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. In addition, the display is a “touch screen” – you can enter information into the system by touching the images (icons) on the screen with your finger.
For example, if you need to enter a street name, a keyboard will be displayed. You can type in the street name by saying or selecting the individual character s on the screen.
Clean the screen with a soft damp cloth. You may use a mild cleaner intended for use on liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Harsher chemicals may damage the screen.
12Navigation System
Getting Started
Voice Control Basics
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions. You can also control th e audio. The voice control system uses the NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
NOTE:
While using the voice control system, all of the speakers are muted.
NAVI TALK button
This button activates the voice control system. Press and release it when you want to give a voice command. See Voice Command Index on page 138 for a list of voice commands.
NAVI BACK button
This button has the same function as the CANCEL button. When you press and release it, the disp lay returns to the previous screen. When the previous screen appears, the system replays the last prompt. This button is enabled for navigation system commands only. However, it can be used to cancel an audio voice command up to one second after the command confirmation.
NAVI BACK button
NAVI TALK button
Microphone(on the ceiling)
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Getting Started
Map Screen Legend
Map Orientation (see page 55)
GPS Signal Strength : Best Reception: Good ReceptionMissing: Poor/No Reception
Current Map Scale (see page 54)
ICON Button (see page 58)
Vehicle Position (see page 61) (Use voice command “Display the current location,” or touch the icon to show current location.)
“North Up”
NOTE: See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.
“Heading Up”
Breadcrumbs (see Off-road Tracking on page 60)Acura Dealer
School
Restaurant
AT M
Parking Lot
Post Office
Honda Dealer
Hospital
Grocery Store
Gas Station
Hotel/Lodging
Parking Garage
Freeway Exit Information
Streets (see Map Overview on page 6)
Interstates or Freeways Verified StreetsUnverified Streets
Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 56)
Map Features
NOTE: If you move the jo ystick over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.
: Par k
: Hospital
: Shopping Mall
: Golf Course
: Water Area
: Cemetery
: University
: Indian Reservation
: Airport/Stadium/Business
One-Way Traffic Icon (1/20 mile scale only) (see page 56)
Status Bar Current street name or audio inform ation is displayed. You can switch this information by touching CURRENT STREET/AUDIO INFO. (For information on the Current Street, see page 6.)
CURRENT STREET/AUDIO INFO
Clock (see page 93)
No Entry Icon
20Navigation System
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 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 Information screens.The white segments of the diagram are available anytime, even if you do not select OK.
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 and audio syst ems (green).
KEY ONGLOBESCREENPRESS OK
OKNOT PRESSED
THEDISCLAIMERSCREEN(pg.16)
CALENDAR
REMINDERS(pg.17)-THEMAPSCREEN(pg.18)-
AUDIO BUTTO N (pg. 11)
INFO BUTTON (pg. 6
9 )
Formoreinformation,see
yourOwner’sManual
VOICECOMMANDS
NAVI AUDI
O (pg. 6 9 )
ENTER (pg. 71)
LIST (pg. 70)
MATH (pg. 72)
CONVERT (pg. 72)
LIST (pg. 70)
CALENDAR
CALCULATOR
MAP LEGEND
VOICE: "FIND NEARE ST..." ATM, ETC. (pg. 140)SELECT A DESTINATION WITHJOYSTICK (pg. 66)
VOICE: "GO HOME" (pg. 44)
VOICE: "MENU" FOR ENTERDESTINATIONSCREEN(pg. 21)CONTIN
UE TO THE DESTINATION (RESUME) AFTER RESTART
(pg. 68)
VOICE HELPSELECT BAND/ FREQUENCYVOL BALANCECD
FUNCTIONSOTHER AUDIO
VOICE: "ZOOM IN/ZOO M OUT"
(pg. 54, 13 9 )
VOICE: "HIDE/DISP LAY ICONS" (pg. 57, 13 9 )
INFORMATION
SCREEN (pg. 143)
AUDIO (pg. 141, 142)
-DRIVINGTOYOURDESTINATION-
(MAP/VOICEGUIDANCE,ROUTINGCAUTIONS,DIRECTIONLIST)
VOICE: "HELP"(ALL)(pg. 138)
VOICE: "INFORM
ATION
SCREEN" (pg. 6 9 )
VOICE: "MENU" (to change route)(pg. 63)
VOICE: "HOW FAR TO THEDESTINATION?"(pg. 138)
VOICE: "DISPLAY (OR SAVE) CURRENT LOCATION"(pg.61)VOICE:"SET WAYPOINT" (pg. 64)
VOICE: "WHAT TIME IS IT?" (pg. 138)
VOICE: AUDIO (pg. 141
, 142)
ADD BOOK (pg. 76)PINs (pg. 80)UNITS MI/KM (pg. 9 2)
PERSONALBASIC
UNVERIFIED (pg. 83)AVOID AREAS (pg. 87)ADJ. TIME (pg.
9 3)CLOCK TYPE
(pg. 94)
ROUTING GUIDANCECLOC K SETT INGS
OFF-ROAD TRA
CKING (pg. 60, 9 0)
CORRECT VEHICL
E
POSITION (p
g. 91)
MAP COLOR
(pg. 95)
MENU COLOR (pg.
95)
VEHICLECOLOR
GUIDE. PRO
MPTS (pg. 75)
SETUPSCREE
N
(FIRST)
OKNOTPRESSED
VERSION (
pg. 92)
SYSTEM INF
O.
BRIGHTNESS
(pg. 73)
VOLUME (pg. 73)DISPL
AY (pg
. 74)
CONTRAST
(pg. 75)
SETUP(pg.73)
BRIGHTNESS ZOOM IN/OUT
REAR CAMERA (REVERSE)
50Navigation System
Driving to Your Destination
Acura Dealer
School
Restaurant
AT M
Parking Lot
Post Office
Honda Dealer
Hospital
Grocery Store
Gas Station
Hotel/Lodging
Parking Garage
Freeway Exit Information
Map Screen Legend
Map Orientation (see page 55)
Map Scale Adjustment (Mile or km per half-inch appears only when you ZOOM IN or OUT.)(see page 54)
Current Map Scale (see page 54)
ICON Button (see page 58)
Breadcrumbs (see Off-road Tracking on page 60)
Direction of Destination (When en route)(see page 52)
VOICE Button (see page 49) (Announces next driving instruction)
Distance to Destination (see page 52) Time to Destination (see page 52)
Vehicle Position (see page 61) (Use voice command, “Display current location,” or touch the icon to show the current location.)
Blue Line Calculated route (see page 48)
Map Features
NOTE: If you move the joystick over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.
: Par k
: Hospital
: Shopping Mall
: Golf Course
: Water Area
: Cemetery
: University
: Indian Reservation
: Airport/Stadium/Business
One-Way Traffic Icon (1/20 mile scale only) (see page 56)
Streets (see Map Overview on page 6)
Interstates or Freeways Verified StreetsUnverified Streets
Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 56)
“North Up”
“Heading Up”
NOTE: See Map Legend from the Information screen for further explanation (see page 70).
Destination Icon (see page 55)
Waypoint (When en route)(see page 63)
CURRENT STREET/ AUDIO INFO
Current Street (see page 6) (When audio information is displayed, touch CURRENT STREET/AUDIO INFO to display the current street name.)
No Entry Icon