2013 Acura TSX dashboard

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Accessories Precautions The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard. Metallic front or side window tinting can seriously degrade or obstruct GPS recept
ion.
Signal noise from devices such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, and additional amplifiers can dis
rupt the navigation system. If you
install any such item, install it away from the navigation display and antenna. Important Safety Information Avoid focusing on the screen or manually
operating the system controls while driving.
Enter information before you begin driving or when stopped. As yo
u drive, listen to the audible instructions and use voice comm
ands when possible. Pull to the
side of the road if you need more time to look at the screen or operate the controls. Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road
construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.
The system itself may also have limitations. Verify route info
rmation by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always
use your own judgment and obey
traffic laws. 2System Limitations
P. 224
NOTICE Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may us
e a mild cleaner intended for use on navigation screens.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from the road, causing a crash in which youcould be seriously injured or killed. Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do so.
WARNING
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Quick Reference Guide
Index
IndexBook Table of Contents
TOC
Chapter Table of ContentsNavigation Key
Voice Commands
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
Voice Control System
Voice Recognition
Voice RecognitionTo achieve optimum voice recognition wh
en using either the navigation voice
control system or
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®:
•Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you
are using.
2Voice Commands
P. 236
•Close the windows and moonroof.•Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone on the ceiling.•Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking
voice without pausing between words.
•Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your command if more than one person
is speaking at the same time.
•Refer to the Voice Help tutorial.2Voice Help
P. 5
1Voice RecognitionThe voice control system can only be used from the driver’s seat beca
use the microphone unit
removes noises from the
front passenger’s side.
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System Setup

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
Troubleshooting
Map, Voice, Ente
ring Destinations
The navigation system pronunciation of street names in the guidance command or destination address sounds strange.
The basic guidance phrases use a studio-
recorded voice, but street names are
pronounced using a machine-generated voice. Consequently, the name may be mispronounced or sound strange at times.
The screen is bright when I drive at night.
1.Check that the nighttime dashboard brig
htness control is not set to maximum.
2.Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select
Setup
> Other
> Color
> Map Color
. Set the
Night color to Black fo
r the best contrast.
2Switching Display Mode Manually
P. 29
The screen is dark when I drive during the day.
Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select
Setup
> Other
> Color
> Map Color
. Set the
Day color to White for the best contrast. 2Switching Display Mode Manually
P. 29
How do I change or remove my PIN?
1.Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select
Setup
> Personal Information
> PIN Numer

> GO Home 1 PIN
or
GO Home 2 PIN
or
Address Book PIN
.
2.Enter your existing PIN. Yo
u then have the choice to change or remove the PIN.
2PIN Numbers
P. 42
I have forgotten my PIN.
How do I reset the PIN for
Home or the PIN for personal addresses (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2)?
Your dealer must reset the PIN for you.
Why is CALL grayed out on the Calculate Route screen?
Your phone is not paired to
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® or, if paired, your phone is in
use.
Problem
Solution
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
Troubleshooting
Guidance, Routing
Guidance, Routing
Problem
Solution
The navigation system does not route me the same way I would go or the same way as other mapping systems.
The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the route preferences used when calculating a route. 2Changing the Route Preference
P. 91
The navigation system wants to route me around potential traffic problems. How do I stop these pop-up messages?
Press the INFO/PHONE button. Select
Setup
> Other
> Routing & Guidance
, and set
Traffic Rerouting
to
OFF
.
2Traffic Rerouting
P. 52
The street I’m on is not shown on the map screen.
The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most recent information on the internet. 2Map Coverage
P. 227
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and the “GPS icon” text in th
e upper left hand corner of
the screen is white or missing.
• Check that the GPS antenna (located in the dashboard) is not blocked. For best reception, remove items from the dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones, or loose articles.• Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devi
ces can interfere with the GPS reception.
Please consult your dealer. 2GPS System
P. 224
The blue highlighted route and voice guidance stopped or turned into a blue/pink dashed line before I got to my destination.
Your route has entered an unverified area. 2Unverified Area Routing
P. 50
How do I stop the map from rotating as I drive along?
Press the MAP/GUID
E button. Select
Map Information
> North-up
, or say
d

“Display north-up”
to change the map orientation.
Sometimes, I cannot select between the North-up and Heading-up map orientations.
The Heading-up map orientation can only be shown in the lower scales (1/20 - 1 mile scales). 2Map Scale and Functions
P. 111
The “time to destination” display sometimes increases even though I am getting closer to my destination.
If your speed reduces due to slower traffic,
the navigation system updates the “time to
destination” based on your actual road speed to give you a better estimate of arrival time.
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System LimitationsGPS SystemThe 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 wiresThe 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 CalculationThe 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.
DatabaseThe 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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