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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 navigation
system 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 INFO screens.
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, an d a direction list.
While driving to your destination, use
the voice control system as much as
possible to interact with the navigation,
audio, and climate control systems
(green).
REMINDERS(pg19)CALENDAR
-THEMAPSCREEN(pg.20)-
(MAP/VOICEGUIDANCE,ROUTINGCAUTIONS,DIRECTIONSLIST)
-DRIVINGTOYOURDESTINATION-
VOICE: "HELP" (ALL)
(pg. 163)
VOI CE:
"INFORMATION SCREEN"(pg. 81)
VOICE:
"MENU" (to
change route) (pg. 75)
VOICE:
"HOW FAR OR LONG
TO THE DESTINATION?" (pg. 166)
VOICE:
"DISPLAY (OR SAVE)
CURRENT LOCATION" (pg. 64)VOICE
"WHAT TIME IS IT?"
(pg 163)
VOICE:
"AUDIO"
(pg 167 - 173)
VOI CE:
CLIMATE
FA N , TEMP
(pg. 166)
ENTER
WAYPOINTS (pg. 76)
VIEW
TRAFFIC(pg. 23)
VOICE:
"ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT" (pg. 66, 164)
VOICE:
"HIDE/DISPLAY ICONS" (pg. 69, 164)
VIEW TRAFFIC(pg. 23)
BRIGHTNESS (pg 94)CONTRAST (pg 94)BLACK LEVEL (pg 94)VOL UME (pg 95)INF DIAL F/B (pg 95)PERSONAL INFO (pg 95)MUSIC SEARCH (pg 102)
BASIC (pg 104)RT & GUID (pg 105)CLOCK (pg 114)VEHICLE (pg. 115)COLOR (pg. 117)ACURALINK (pg. 1 20)LANGUAGE (pg. 120)
TFC & WTHR
STA TUS (pg. 124)
CLEAR DATA (pg. 123)RESET (pg. 123)WALLPAP ER (pg. 121)
RS ASSISTANCE (pg. 92)ZAGAT RATING (pg. 92)
TFC INCIDENT (pg. 82)CELL PHONE (pg 81)
MESSAGES (pg. 86)VOICE HELP (pg. 86)SETUP (pg. 87)CALENDAR (pg. 88)
SYS/DVC INFO. (pg. 91)MAP UPDATE (pg. 92)
SHOW WP (pg. 93)
SCENIC RD INFO . (pg. 90)
PRESS
OK
SELECT BAND/FREQUENCYVOL BALANCECD FUNCTIONSOTHER AUDIOBRIGHTNESS
REAR CAMERA(REVERSE)
INFO/PHONE BUT TON
(pg. 94)AUD IO
BUTTON (pg. 11)
INFO PHONE BUTTON(pg. 81)THEDISCLAIMERSCREEN(pg.18)
VOICE: "FINDNEAREST..." ATM, ETC.(pg. 165)
SELECT A
DESTINATION WITH
INTERF ACE DIAL
(pg. 78)
VOI CE:
"GO HOME" (pg. 51)
VOICE:
"MENU" FOR ENTER
DESTINATION SCREEN(pg 28)
CONTINUE TO THE
DESTINATION (RESUME)
AFTER RESTART (pg. 79)
GLOBESCREENKEYONVOICECOMMANDSMUSIC SEARCH
(pg 170)AUDIO (pg 167 173)
CLIMATE CONTROL
(pg 166)
Formoreinformation,see
yourOwner’sManual.
SETUP
(OTHER)
ACURALINK WTHR (pg. 82)
CALC. (pg. 90)
MAIN INFO
OTHER
SETUP
(MAIN)
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Driving to Your Destination
AcuraLink Messages
AcuraLink enhances your ownership
experience by providing a direct
communication link between you and
Acura. AcuraLink messages are
displayed on the navigation screen.
Working through XM® Satellite Radio,
AcuraLink works in conjunction with
your vehicle’s navigation, Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, and audio systems to
send and receive several kinds of
message. These include:
Operating tips and information on your vehicle’s features.
Important recall and safety information.
Maintenance information to keep your vehicle in top condition.
Diagnostic information to provide information about an y problems with
your vehicle.
Planned appointments with your Acura dealer. NOTE:
See your Owner’s Manual for more
details on this feature.
When service information is received
from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an
envelope icon is di
splayed in the bottom
left corner of the navigation screen.
To view messages, press the INFO/
PHONE button and Say or select
Messages . You can also push in on
the Interface Dial on the map screen
to get to the Map menu, and select
New Messages . The
Interface Dial controls most
AcuraLink functions. For more
information on AcuraLink, refer to:
The Advanced Technology Guide for features and a function overview.
Your Owner’s Manual for a detailed explanation of the system.
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Information Features
You can also view the weather
information for your destination when
you select the destination directly from
the map screen (use the Interface Dial
to position the target mark on your
desired destination, and then push in on
the Interface Dial).
NOTE:
When the GPS signal or weather
information cannot be received, “NA”
will be displayed. When the system calculates a route and
there is a warning on the route, the
following screen will be displayed:
Select
Check Info. , and the warning
list will be displayed (see page 83).Messages
See AcuraLink Messages on page 80.
Voice Help
When you say or select Voice Help on
the INFO screen ( Main Info.), you will
see the following screen:
You can select the “MAP,” “MENU,”
or “AUDIO” tab by moving the
Interface Dial to the left or right.
NOTE:
You can select an item by saying either
the line number or the item name.
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System Setup
Guidance Screen Interruption
When the audio screen is displayed and
you get near the guidance point, the
display will automati cally switch to the
navigation screen with the guidance
window. After you get through the
guidance point, the display will
automatically return to the audio
screen. You can choo se to turn this
feature ON or OFF .
To access this feature from the SETUP
screen, select the “Other” tab, Routing
& Guidance , and Guidance Screen
Interruption .
This feature is set to OFF as a factory
default.
Clock Adjustment
From the SETUP screen ( Other), say
or select Clock Adjustment and the
following screen appears:
This screen allows you to set or adjust
the following:
Auto Daylight (Default = ON)
Auto Time Zone (Default = ON)
Adjust Time (adjust your clock)
Reset (resets this screen’s settings to
factory defaults)
Auto Daylight
Sets automatic daylight saving time ON
or OFF . If set to ON, the clock will
automatically “spring ahead” or “fall
back” by one hour when a daylight
saving time change occurs.
NOTE:
Even if you have set Auto Daylight to
ON , this function is not activated in
areas that do not adopt daylight saving
time.
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System Initialization
System Initialization
If for any reason you lose power to the
navigation system (e.g., the battery was
disconnected), the navigation system
will require initialization. Once
completed, your system will be ready to
use.
This initialization requires the
following:
Entry of the 5-digit anti-theft security
code to “unlock” the audio and
navigation system.
GPS initialization (may not be needed depending on the length of time the
system was without power). (See
GPS Initialization on this page.)
Map matching to align the GPS coordinates to a place on the map
(displays current street at the bottom
of the map). (See Map Matching on
page 128.)
Entering the Security Code
If the battery goes dead or is
disconnected for any reason, you will
have to enter a security code for the
audio and navigation system before you
can use it again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have received one card
containing the navigation system’s
security code and serial number. Keep
this card in a safe place in case you need
the code. If you lose the card, you must
obtain the security code from your
dealer.
Enter the 5-digit security code in
accordance with the owner’s manual for
your vehicle. If you do not enter the
security code, the navigation and audio
voice will not function.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated
to your optional navigation system PIN
(for Address Book or Home Address).
GPS Initialization
Depending on the length of time the
battery was disconnected, your system
may require GPS initialization. If it
does, the following screen appears:
If this procedure is not necessary, the
system proceeds directly to the
Disclaimer screen (see page 18).
During initialization, the system
searches for all available GPS satellites
and obtains their orbital information.
During this procedure, the vehicle
should be out in the open with a clear
view of the sky.
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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 Issues
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 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
frequently, please see your dealer.
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Client Assistance
Visiting Your Dealer
We 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 page132).
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 Update
Acura 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 updated, you will need
your vehicle’s VIN number and the
System/Device Information from the
INFO 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 Areas
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, and Puerto Rico
Certain functions that rely on a satellite
signal will not work correctly. These
functions include but are not limited to
AcuraLink, and traffic- and weather-
related services.
XM Radio
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered
to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto
Rico are equipped with XM hardware,
but XM broadcasting is not available;
therefore sections of the manual that
mention XM audio, traffic displays,
weather information, and AcuraLink
features do not apply.
Vehicles originally delivered to the U.S.
mainland and shipped to Hawaii also
have XM, but will not function because
the XM satellites (aimed toward the
U.S. mainland) are too far away to
obtain reception.
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and
Puerto Rico
This section describes the differences in
navigation system operation for vehicles
delivered in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
and Puerto Rico.
Map Coverage
All roads displayed on the map screens
are detailed coverage roads. Text related
to “unverified” roads or areas are not
applicable. The following topics do not
apply:
Unverified road descriptions (see page 6, 106)
Cautions and pop-up windows related to unverified roads (see page 72)
Setup entries that relate to turning on or off unverified routing (see
page 106)
See the coverage section for a list of islands with coverage (see page 134)
Address and POI Entry Screens
The following differences occur for
map, address, and POI selection:
Entry of a destination address or POI
on an island other than your current
island may result in a screen caution
message. This is normal because
there are no “ferry” routes between
islands available in the database.
Setup Screen Differences
The SETUP screen differences are
minor and are listed below. See the
Setup section (page 94) for additional
information.
AcuraLink/Messages
This item is grayed out on the SETUP
screen ( Other) because XM is not
available.
Traffic & Weather Status
This item is grayed out on the SETUP
screen ( Other) because XM is not
available.
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