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Coverage Areas
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Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
To l e d o , O H
Trenton-Ewi ng, NJ
Tu c s o n , A Z
Tu l s a , O K
Va l l e j o - F a i r fi eld, CA
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Winston-Salem, NC
Wo r c e s t e r, M A
Yo r k- H a n o v e r , PA
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
In Canada To r o n t o , O N
Montreal, QC
Va n c o u v e r, B C Coverage may expand to other
cities as traffi
c information in
those cities becomes available. For
the latest traffi c coverage details
for each metropolitan area, check
www.acura.com /realtimetraffi c . This
site provides traffi c coverage for each
city, a demonstation video, and FAQs. Operation in Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, Puerto Rico, and
Mexico
Certain functions that rely on a satellite
signal will not work correctly. These
functions include but are not limited to
AcuraLink, and traffi c- and weather-
related services.
XM Radio
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered
to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico are
equipped with XM hardware, but XM
broadcasting is not available; therefore
sections of the manual that mention
XM audio, traffi c 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.
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Traffi c Incidents
This item is grayed out on the INFO
screen because XM is not available.
Weather Information
This item is grayed out on the INFO
screen because XM is not available.
Map Legend
The map legend “Traffi c” and
“Weather” descriptions may be
available, but do not apply.
Shipping a Vehicle To or From
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto
Rico, and Mexico
Although the HDD in the vehicle
contains maps for both U.S. mainland
and Hawaii, the dealer must perform
the selection of “U.S. mainland” or
“Hawaii” for you. NOTE:
Shipping a vehicle from Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico, and
Mexico to the U.S. mainland
• If you wish to receive XM
audio, traffi c, or weather, you
must call XM and set up an
account at (800) 852- 9696.
• To begin receiving AcuraLink quick tips, contact Acura Client Relations
at (800) 382-2238, and ask them to
activate your AcuraLink unit.
Shipping a vehicle from the U.S.
mainland to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
Puerto Rico, and Mexico
• If a U.S. mainland-delivered vehicle is shipped to Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico,
there is no XM reception.
• The issues under “Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto
Rico, and Mexico” apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Problem Solution
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is
not switching the navigation system clock on the correct
dates. Why is this? 1) Go to the Clock adjustment
screen in SETUP and ensure that Auto
Daylight is ON.
2) The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where the daylight saving time system is not adopted.
For more information, see Clock Adjustment on page 114 .
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. What can cause this? You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see Auto Daylight
o n p a g e 114 ) .
See page 114 (Auto Time Zone) for more information.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I fi nd
this code? There should be a card in the glove box with the anti-theft code for the
navigation/audio system. This card contains the 5-digit security code and
serial number. If you cannot fi
nd it, your dealer can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. Are there any
other languages available for the system? Besides English, you may select French or Spanish for your language setting.
However, messages will continue to be in English.
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Troubleshooting
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Screen Error Message Solution
The display temperature is too high! For protection, the
display will shut down. This message will appear briefl
y when the display temperature is too high,
and then the display will turn off until the temperature cools down. The
system will turn back on when the display cools down.
Cannot write to the HDD due to the low temperature.
Please wait until the system warms up. The temperature is below -22°F and the navigation system has diffi
culty
reading the HDD. The system will start up when the temperature warms up.
Cannot access the HDD due to low atmospheric
pressure. Navigation and HDD audio functions are
disabled. The system will restart when atmospheric
pressure is OK. Navigation HDD audio functions are disabled. The system will restart when
atmospheric pressure is OK.
Route has not been completed. Please try again from a
different location. This message will appear when you are routing to or from a place (new area)
that is not in the database. Try planning a different route to or from a different
location.
*
No alternate route found. Original route will be
followed. No alternative route method was found. The original route method will be used.
*
Ensure that a road name is displayed at the bottom of the map.
This destination cannot be found in database. The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination nearby,
or select the destination with the Interface Dial.*
* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
Troubleshoot i ng
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Glossary
164 Navigation System

Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms
pertaining to the voice recognition
navigation system.
Avo i d A r e a - Areas you wish to avoid
can be entered into the system, and
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs - Off-road tracking dots
that can be followed on the map to
retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be
turned on/off in the SETUP screen
( Other ).
Database - This consists of the map data, and the POI (Points of Interest)
data stored on the HDD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. U.S.
states, as well as Canada, Puerto
Rico, and Mexico, are mapped. See
page 136 for a list of these areas. Digitized Road
- A road that appears
on the navigation screen. The road
name will appear at the bottom of the
navigation screen. If the user drives
“off road,” the navigation system will
display “breadcrumbs,” depending
on how far you drive from a mapped
road.
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing
cautionary information. It is meant to
be read carefully and acknowledged
by the client when using the
navigation system.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page 155 for a list of the client FAQs and
troubleshooting information.
GPS - Global Positioning System.
A network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. The navigation
system can simultaneously receive
signals from up to 12 satellites to
accurately position the vehicle on the
map. GPS Antenna - Located on the back of
the navigation display, which is in the
center of the dashboard. Electronic
items operating in this general
location can interfere with the GPS
signal.
HDD - Hard Disk Drive. The primary
data storage device containing your
vehicle’s navigation and map software
and uploaded wallpaper images. The
HDD can also store audio fi les. See
the Audio section of your owner’s
manual for more information.
HFL - Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®.
Your vehicle is equipped with
this feature, which uses Bluetooth
technology as a wireless link between
the vehicle and your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.
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Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the vehicle out in an
open area.
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred
if the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottom-
shaded area.
Mic -Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map lights in the
ceiling.
MW - Maneuver Window. While en
route to a destination, this window
displays information about the next
maneuver. Navi
- Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page 64 .
Off road - This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off-road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the SETUP screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say, “Not on a digitized road.”
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas
that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in purple for reference only,
since they have not been verifi ed.
PIN - Personal Identifi cation Number.
A 4-digit number created by the
client to protect personal information. POI
- Point of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools, etc. found under
Place category or Place Name
on the DEST screen ( Dest. MENU 1 ).
See page 57 .
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools, etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page 57 .
Reminder - Automatic pop-up
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page 90 .
Security Code - Code needed to activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page 128 .
Unverifi ed Streets - These streets have
not been verifi ed for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in
purple on the map. Unverifi ed streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
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USB - Universal Serial Bus. A
computer hardware interface used to
store and play audio fi les from USB
devices, such as thumb drives or
iPods. Image fi les can also be stored
to USB devices and uploaded to the
HDD. See the Audio section in your
owner’s manual for more information.
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed
signal to the navigation system for
moving the VP icon on the map.
Ve r i fi ed Streets - These streets consist
of the detailed metropolitan coverage
areas and all other inter-town
connection roads. These roads are
shown in black, red, or pink on the
map.
Voice Control - See VR. VP
- Vehicle Position. When in map
mode, this circular icon shows the
vehicle position on the map. Push in
on the Interface Dial , select Map
Informaton on the Map menu ,
and then rotate the Interface Dial
Knob to select the CURRENT
LOCATION . It shows the latitude,
longitude, and elevation of your
current position.
VR - Voice Recognition. This allows
voice control of many of the
navigation functions. The hardware
consists of the microphone, voice
control switch ( TA L K/BACK
buttons), and the front speakers.
Way p o i nt - A temporary destination
you may enter while en route (e.g., a
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 77 . Yaw Rate Sensor - Senses when the
vehicle makes a turn, which makes
the VP change direction on the map
as you turn.
Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings
information provided by Zagat
Survey. See the INFO screen on page
83 for an explanation of the ratings.
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Voice Command Index
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Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on
any screen.
Help (displays the list of commands for current displayed screen)
Display map (displays the map
screen)
Display destination (displays the DEST screen ( Dest. MENU 1 or
2 ))
Display information (displays the INFO screen)
Display audio screen (displays the Audio screen)
Display phone screen (displays the Cellular Phone screen)
Back (to previous screen, same as CANCEL or BACK button)
Cancel (cancels current activity)
What is today’s date? (reads the current date)
What time is it?
Voice Command Index The “Voice Info” option on the
INFO

screen ( Main Info ) lists many of the
following controls. To avoid distraction
while you are driving, the system can
read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read
to you so that you do not need to
memorize all of them.
Navigation General
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display destination (if en route, displays the DEST screen (Route))
Display navigation (if en route, displays the DEST screen (Route))
Display map
Display map guide (when en route, shows the next maneuver)
Display information (or just Information)
Display audio screen
Cancel
Backward (or just Back)
What time is it?
Help (reads list of Navigation General and Navigation Display Commands
at any screen)
What is today’s date? (reads the current date)
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