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Contents
2System Setup P. 21Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 27 Personal Information 38
Routing 53 Guidance 62 Map 69Data Reset 85
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ 862 Navigation P. 87Entering a Destination 88 Calculating the Route 114
Driving to Your Destination 116
Map Menu 122
Changing Your Route 128 Changing Your Destination 137 Resuming Your Trip 140
2 Audio P. 141Audio System 142 Audio Remote Controls 148 Audio Settings 149 Playing FM/AM Radio 153
Playing XM® Radio 159 Playing a Disc 164 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 171
Playing an iPod® 183 Playing Internet Radio 195 Playing a USB Flash Drive 199 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 2052Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 209Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 210 Text Message/E-mail 2422AcuraLink® P. 255AcuraLink® 2562Rear Entertainment System P. 263Rear Entertainment System 264 Rear Control Panel Operation 267
Front Control Panel Operation 278
Wireless Headphones 282
2Other Features P. 285Trip Computer 286 Calendar 287 Information Functions 288 Multi-view Rear Camera 2902Troubleshooting P. 293Troubleshooting 294 Error Messages 3002Reference Information P. 307System Initialization 308 System Limitations 310 Client Assistance 312 Legal Information 3152Voice Commands P. 323Voice Commands 324
Quick Reference Guide
P.2
System Setup
P.21
Navigation
P.87
Audio
P.141
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
P.209
AcuraLink®
P.255
Rear Entertainment System
P.263
Other Features
P.285
Troubleshooting
P.293
Reference Information
P.307
Voice Commands
P.323
Index
P.339

3Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System
(P263)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
Audio
The advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio
(P153)
XM® Radio
(P159)
Compact Disc
(P164)
iPod®
(P183)
USB Flash Drive
(P199)
Bluetooth® Audio
(P205)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(P171)
Internet Radio
(P195)
AcuraLink®
(P256)
AcuraLink® provides you with important info rmation and messages between your vehicle and
Acura.
Voice Control
(P24)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of
the navigation, audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(P210)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

4Quick Reference Guide
System Controls
REAR
REAR
AUDIO
FRONT
AUDIO
NAV
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REARAUDIO
FRONTFFFAAAUDIOAAAAAAA
REARNAV
Navigation
Audio
Rear Entertainment System
Voice Control
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
1 PHONE Button
(P212)
li AUDIO ButtonModels without RES
9 FRONT AUDIO Button
0 REAR AUDIO Button
(P278)
lbREAR
9
(Power) Button
Models with RES
lcMicrophone
(P24)
lf h (Pick-Up) Button
(P210)
lg J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P210)
lh d (Talk) Button
(P5)
ld Left Selector
Wheel
(P148)
leSOURCE Button
(P148)
2NAV Button
(P88)
3BACK Button
4 a (Display Mode)
Button
(P74)
5 Interface Dial/ENTER
Button
(P7)
6INFO Button
7 MENU Button
8 SETTINGS Button
On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM
Navigation Screen

6Quick Reference Guide
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ Basic Operation
Places (P44)
Select to change an audio
source.
ShortcutsAudio SourcePresetsTo listen to a stored station,
select 1-6 (AM) or 1-12 (FM).
Source List Icons
Select to store a station. Select to display the menu
items.
Menu Items
Phone
(P222) Audio (P146) Climate*
More
AM, FM, XM, Pandora® , Aha
TM
bn
: Select the preset station (AM/FM/Pandora®/Aha
TM) or category (XM).
cx : Select to search the selected band for a station with a strong signal. (AM/FM)
Select the channel. In channel mode, select an
d hold to change the channel rapidly. (XM) Select a song (Pandora®) or a contents (Aha
TM).
 CD, HDD, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio
bn : Select n to skip to the next folder, and b to skip to the beginnig of the previous
folder.
cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
 iPod®
Album bar : Select an album. cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
*: See the Owner's Manual.

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
Routing
Unverified Routing
System Setup
Unverified RoutingHSETTINGS button
 Navi Settings
 Routing
 Unverified Routing
Receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas. Rotate i to select On or Off . Press
u .
1Unverified Routing
Unverified roads are found in rural areas, and
typically include residential streets away from the
center of a town. They may not be accurate, and
can contain errors in location, naming, and
address range.
Unverified roads are s hown only when viewing
the map in the 1/20, 1/8, or 1/4 mile map scales.
Straight line guide
Blue-pink route line
Differences OffOn (factory default)On or Off?
The driver wishes to manually
navigate using the navigation map
and choose the streets that lead to
the destination.
The driver chooses to let the
navigation system suggest
possible routing, knowing that the
guidance may not be accurate.
Route
calculation Route is usually longer, using
verified roads whenever possible. Route is shorter, but uses
unverified (purple) streets that
may not be accurate.
Route line
The route line uses
verified streets
only (when possible).
If Straight Line Guide is set to On,
a pink vector line is displayed on the
map that continually points to your
destination.
2Straight Line Guide
P. 77
A blue-pink route line highlights
suggested unverified streets on
the map while traveling to your
destination.

114Navigation
Calculating the RouteThis section describes how to calculate your route.1.Rotate i to select Set as
Destination . Press u.

The system calculates and
displays the route line on the
map screen. 2Route Line
P. 118

Move w to scroll the map
around the destination.
The following options are available:
• View Routes : Displays three different routes.
2Viewing the Routes
P. 115
• Route Preference : Move r to select Route Preference to change the route
preferences (calculating method).
2 Route Preference
P. 54
2.Follow the route guidance to your
destination.
2 Driving to Your Destination P. 116
The system provides you with
pop-up messages if your route
passes through unverified areas,
avoid areas, or areas with traffic
restrictions.
1Calculating the Route
The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not
driving distance) and dire ction to the destination
are shown.
You cannot use voice commands while the
system is calculating the route.
Search Nearby
You can find the nearest place/landmark (e.g.,
nearest gas station) by specifying a category.
2 Find Nearest Place P. 137
Call
You can place a telephone ca ll to the destination
phone number.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® P. 210
Save to Address Book
You can add the destination address to the
address book.
2 Adding an Address Book Entry P. 39
Edit/Delete Entry
You can edit or delete the address book entry.
2 Editing an Address Book Entry P. 41
Edit Home Entry
You can edit your home address entry.
2 Home Address P. 46
ZAGAT Review
You can view the ZAGA T® rating information.
2 ZAGAT Review P. 107
More Info
You can view detailed information about the
destination.

118

Driving to Your Destination
Viewing the Route
Navigation
When driving on verified streets, the route line is light blue. The route line display
changes when driving on unverified streets:
•If Unverified Routing is Off , the
route line uses verified streets only
(when possible). If Straight Line
Guide is set to On, a pink “vector
line” pointing directly towards your
destination is displayed.
2 Straight Line Guide
P. 77
• If Unverified Routing is On , the
route line changes to a blue-pink
line to indicate that the route line
uses unverified streets.
■ Route Line
1 Route Line
You can set Unverified Routing to Off to
follow your own route to the destination. If
Unverified Routing is On, be aware that
unverified streets ma y not be displayed
accurately.
2 Unverified Routing P. 56
You can always view the entire route by simply
saying d “Display entire route.”
The route line may also c onsist of red, orange, or
green segments when traffic information is
displayed.
2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ P. 14
2 Traffic Rerouting™ P. 126
Straight line guide
Blue-pink route line

140Navigation
Resuming Your TripStop your vehicle en route (e.g., to rest, stop for gas, etc.), and then continue on
your route.
If you did not complete your route, the Continue Trip screen is displayed when you
restart your vehicle.
Rotate i to select Set as
Destination . Press u.
You can continue on the same
route.Move w to scroll the map around
the destination.Press the BACK button to cancel
your destination.
• Route Preference : Move r to select Route Preference to change the route
preferences (calculating method).
2 Route Preference
P. 54
• View Routes : Displays three different routes.
2Viewing the Routes
P. 115
1Resuming Your Trip
The Continue Trip screen has the same options
as when you calculate a route.
2 Calculating the Route P. 114
You can also cancel your destination by pressing
any hard button except the a button
Search Nearby
You can find the nearest place/landmark (e.g.,
nearest gas station) by specifying a category.
2 Find Nearest Place P. 137
Call
You can place a telephone ca ll to the destination
phone number.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® P. 210
Save to Address Book
You can add the destination address to the
address book.
2 Adding an Address Book Entry P. 39
Edit/Delete Entry
You can edit or delete the address book entry.
2 Editing an Address Book Entry P. 41
Edit Home Entry
You can edit your home address entry.
2 Home Address P. 46
ZAGAT Review
You can view the ZAGA T® rating information.
2 ZAGAT Review P. 107
More Info
You can view detailed information about the
destination.