2012 Acura MDX Navigation Manual

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System InitializationIf the navigation system finds the
satellites properly, this box clears and
the Disclaimer screen is shown. If
within 10 minutes the system fails to
locate a sufficient number of satellites to
locate your position, the following
screen appears:
If the system is still unable to acquire a
signal, follow the in structions on the
screen, or contact your local dealer for
assistance.
NOTE:
The average acquiring time is less than
10 minutes.
Map MatchingThis part of the initialization matches
the GPS coordinates found above with a
road on the map screen. To perform this
part of the procedure, ensure that the
navigation system is displaying a map,
and drive the vehicle on a mapped road
(a road shown on the map screen). Do
not enter a destination at this time.
When the name of the current road you
are driving on appears at the bottom of
the screen, the enti re procedure is
complete. Your system is now ready to
use. Although your navigation system is one
of the most highly sophisticated pieces
of equipment you will find in a modern
automobile, you may find during its use
that it has certain limitations.
The system uses GPS signals to aid in
determining its current location.
The GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies
built into the GPS that the navigation
system must constantly compensate for.
This can cause occasional positioning
errors of up to several hundred feet.
For example, in urban areas where
streets are close together, this could
cause the system to show that you are
traveling on a street that parallels the
street you are actually on. The system
will, under most circ
umstances, correct
itself while you drive.
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System Limitations
Also, depending on your current view of
the sky and the position of the satellites,
the elevation may be shown incorrectly.
You may also notice some delay of the
vehicle position icon at intersections;
this is normal.GPS Reception IssuesThe 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 signal can easily be
interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
 Aftermarket metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located on the back of the
navigation display)
 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  Other aftermarket audio electronic
devices mounted near the navigation
unit
 Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, tunnels, or overhead
electrical power wires
Although the system will direct you to
your desired destination, it may not
always generate what you consider to be
the most direct route. Try changing the
method of routing. See Changing the
Route Preference on page 53. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 106.
Additionally, the ma pping database
contains verified and unverified maps.
See Map Overview on page 6. A
Disclaimer screen will warn you if your
route includes unverified streets.
Unverified streets may be missing from
the map, in the wrong location, or have
an incorrect name or address range.
Exercise additional caution when
driving in these unverified areas. The destination icon shows the
approximate location of the destination.
This occurs because a city block can
have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed
by the 1500 block) Since most cities use
only a portion of the 100 possible
addresses (for example, in the 1400
block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the
address 1425 will be shown a quarter of
the way down the block by the system
instead of at the end of the block where
the destination is actually located.
You may find that the system
occasionally reboots. This is indicated
by the display returning to the
navigation system globe screen. A
reboot can be caused by a number of
things, such as extreme temperatures or
shock from bumpy roads. It does not
necessarily indicate a problem that
requires service. If this happens
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Database LimitationsYou will find that some points of
interest (POI) may be missing when you
search the database. This can be caused
if at the time the database was gathered,
the name was misspelled, the place was
improperly categorized, or the POI
change is not yet in the database. This
means you may not find places listed
that you know exist. This is also true for
police agencies and hospitals. In
outlying areas, facilities listed may not
be the closest. Alwa ys check with local
information sources if you need law
enforcement or hospital services.
Every effort has been made to verify
that the system’s database was accurate
at the time it was created. However,
businesses do close or relocate, and new
businesses start in the old locations.
For this reason, yo u may occasionally
find inaccurate information when you
select and drive to a point of interest (for
example, a restaurant is now a jewelry
store). The number of these inaccuracies
increases the longer you go without an
update. 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 th
e passage of time,
road construction, changing conditions,
or other causes.
Due to ongoing software and database
improvements, navigation software and
mapping versions may change in the
middle of a production year. The
version shipped with your vehicle was
the most recent available at the time of
production and is considered standard
equipment for that vehicle. There is no
free program to retrofit early production
vehicles with the latest software and
mapping versions. For update ordering
information, see page 133. In addition, this 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
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 Traffic facilities safety
 Special events
 Pavement characteristics or
conditions
We assume no liability for any incident
that may result from an error in the
program, or from changed conditions
not noted above. Copyrights
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NE, Copyright © 2010, All Rights
Reserved.
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 Building foot print: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. 2010. All Rights Reserved.
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 ZAGAT SURVEY: © 2011 Zagat Survey, LLC. Zagat Survey is a
registered trademark of Zagat Survey,
LLC.
 Brand icon: The marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate
business locations are the marks of
their respective owners. The use of
such marks in this product does not
imply any sponsorship, approval, or
endorsement by such companies of
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Client AssistanceReporting ErrorsOccasionally, you may encounter
database errors.
 If the error pertains to freeways and main “verified” roads shown in black
on the map, then report it online at
http://mapreporter.navteq.com/dur-
web-external/.
 If the error involves a purple “unverified” road, then do not report
it. These areas have not been verified
and are provided for reference only
(see Map Overview on page 6).
 For errors in points of interest (POI), like a business that has changed its
name, do not report them. Keep in
mind that depending on when the data
was collected, the database can be out
of date. The business may have not
reported the change(s), or not be in
the database at all. Updates are
available for purchase, usually in the
fall of each year. See Obtaining a
Navigation Update on page 133
regarding updates to the navigation
system.  If the error does not involve the
database, such as vehicle position
icon error, screen error messages, or
other GPS related errors, see
Frequently Asked Questions on
page 151, System Limitations on
page 129, or Troubleshooting on
page 159.
Acura Client RelationsTelephone: (800) 382-2238
Fax: (310) 783-3535
Mail:
Acura Navi
America Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
MS 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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Visiting Your DealerWe strive to make this manual as complete as possible and to answer all questions regarding operation of the system. Occasionally, you may run into a specific issue that you cannot find in the book. You may save yourself a trip to the dealer by first consulting the following resources:  The Troubleshooting section (see
page 159)
 The Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) section (see page 151)
 The FAQs found on the online update
order site (see “Obtaining a Navigation Update”)
 For detailed questions regarding
HFL, audio, or other systems that interact with the
navigation system,
see your Owner’s Manual, or the Advanced Technology Guide.
 For traffic-related issues, see the
“AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic” section (on page 23) and FAQs (on page 151).
 Call Acura Client Relations (see
Acura Client Relations
on page 132).
 For database or POI issues, follow the
guidelines in the “Reporting Errors” section (see page 132).
If your question is still unanswered and you wish to visit the dealer, please be prepared to demonstrate the issue to the service consultant. That way, the service consultant can document the issue for the factory to allow more efficient troubleshooting. Some issues may at first seem random, but you may notice a pattern, like they only occur when you enter a specific address, when driving on a certain road, or just when it’s cold. This information is very useful to the service consultant. Be patient, the serv
ice consultant may
be unfamiliar with yo
ur specific issue.
Obtaining a Navigation UpdateAcura is continually expanding the scope of the navigation system. Upgraded software may be made available to navigation system owners periodically, usually in the fall of each year. To purchase an update, you will need your vehicle’s VIN number and the System/Device Information from theINFO
screen (
Other
). Call the Acura
Navigation Center at (888) 549-3798, or order online by going to www.acuranavi.com
.
NOTE:  Updates are not available at your
dealer. However, the dealer may order an update for you out of courtesy. There is no program for free updates.
 The update order line staff cannot
answer technical questions regarding navigation operation, coverage, or POIs.
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Coverage AreasMap CoverageThe system provides map coverage for
the United States, as well as for Canada
and Puerto Rico. The map coverage
consists of accurately mapped (verified)
metropolitan areas (in the following list)
and a less accurate (unverified) rural
database. See Map Overview on page 6
for a discussion of map coverage.
The cities and metropolitan areas in the
following list are fully mapped. Only
major streets, roads, and freeways have
been verified outside these areas. If your
route passes through these areas, routing
may be limited, depending on your
routing choices. See Unverified Area
Routing on page 106.
If you desire additional map coverage
information, contact Acura Client
Relations or go to www.acuranavi.com.
Enter your vehicle model and model
year, and then select the state for which
you want to verify map coverage.
U.S. Detailed Coverage AreasAlabama
Auburn-Opelika
Birmingham/Tuscaloosa
Huntsville
Mobile
Montgomery
Arizona Phoenix Metro
Prescott
Sedona
Tucson
Yuma
Arkansas Fayetteville
Fort Smith
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Pine Bluff
California Central Valley - including Fresno,
Merced, Modesto, and Stockton
Humboldt
Los Angeles/San Diego Metro
Mammoth Lakes
Sacramento Metro San Francisco Bay
(approximately
Monterey to Sonoma) – including
Monterey County and Hollister
Southern California Area - including
Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo
Yuba
Colorado Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs/ Ski Resorts Metro area – including
Ft. Collins
Grand Junction
Connecticut Bridgeport
Danbury
Hartford Metro
New Haven Metro
Norwalk
Stamford
Delaware Entire state – including Dover,
Wilmington Metro area, New
Castle County
Florida Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/Titusville
Dixie County
Florida Keys
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Fort Myers Metro area – including
Naples
Fort Pierce
Gainesville
Jacksonville Metro – including St.
Johns County
Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm
Beach Metro
Orlando/Daytona Beach/Melbourne area – including Osceola County
Panama City
Pensacola
Tallahassee
Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Metro – including Pasco and Manatee
Counties
Vero Beach
Georgia Athens
Atlanta Metro
Augusta/Aiken Metro
Columbus
Macon
Rome
Valdosta
Warner Robbins Hawaii (all cities fo
r the following
islands) Hawaii
Kauai
Lanai
Maui
Molokai
Oahu
Idaho Boise
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Sun Valley Ski Resorts
Illinois Bloomington-Normal
Carbondale
Champaign
Charleston
Chicago Metro (to Wisconsin border) – including Lake County, IN, and
Dekalb County, IL
East St. Louis Metro
Galesburg
Moline
Peoria
Quincy
Rock Island
Rockford
Springfield
Urbana-Danville Indiana
Bloomington
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Gary/Hammond Metro
Indianapolis Metro
Kokomo Metro
Lafayette
Muncie
Northwest Indiana
South Bend/Elkhart/Goshen
Terre Haute
Iowa Ames
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Iowa City
Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Kansas Kansas City/Leavenworth Metro
Topeka
Wichita
Kentucky Lexington
Louisville
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