2014 Acura MDX display

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Interface Settings
Header Clock Display
System Setup
Header Clock DisplayHSETTINGS button
 System Settings
 Others
 Header Clock Display
Selects whether the clock display comes on. Rotate i to select an option. Press
u .
The following options are available:
• On (factory default): The system displa ys the clock in the navigation screen.
• Off : Disables the feature.

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Personal Information
Address Book
System Setup
Address BookHSETTINGS button
 Navi Settings
 Personal Info
 Address Book
Store up to 200 address entries in two addr ess books (Driver 1 and Driver 2). You can
add, edit, and delete information in the address books.
Move w or y to display only the
addresses in the selected category.
Move r to change the user address
book ( DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 ).
H SETTINGS button
 Navi Settings
 Personal Info
 Address Book
This section explains how to enter the name and address. 1.Move r and rotate i to select
Add New Address . Press u.
1Address Book
Up to 200 addresses can be stored to each
address book of Driver 1 and Driver 2 separately.
If you have PIN-protec ted your address book,
enter your PIN when prompted. Press u to
select OK. PINs are optional.
2 PIN Numbers P. 47
Any address book categories you create are also
displayed.
2 Selecting an Address Book Category P. 42
■Adding an Address Book Entry
1 Adding an Address Book Entry
If you do not give the address a name, one is
automatically assigned (e.g., Address 001). You
can re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry.
“Address” is the only required field.
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Personal Information
Address Book
System Setup
2.Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
The following item s are available:
• Name : Edits the name of the entry.
• Address : Edits the address of the entry.
• Phone No. : Edits the phone number of the entry.
• Category : Specifies the category of the entry.
• Alert : Alerts you when you ap proach the address entry.
On : Beeps and displays a message when your vehicle gets near the entry.
Off (factory default): Disables the feature.
3.Rotate i to select Name . Press
u .
4. Enter a name or title. Move r to
select OK.
5. Rotate i to select Address . Press
u .
6. Rotate i to select an item for
specifying the address. Press u.

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Personal Information
Address Book
System Setup
The following items are available:
•Current Position: Select your current location.
• Address: Enter an address on the character input screen when prompted.
2
Address
P. 90
• Previous Destinations: Select a previous destination.
2
Previous Destination
P. 97
• Place Name: Enter the name of a place/landmark.
2
Place Name
P. 102
• Local Search: Sets a destination by using Local Search.
2
Local Search
P. 100
• Place Category: Select a category to search for a place/landmark (e.g., Banking,
Lodging).
2
Place Category
P. 98
• More Search Methods : Displays additional search method entries.
2
Entering a Destination
P. 88
H SETTINGS button
 Navi Settings
 Personal Info
 Address Book
1. Rotate i to select the address to
edit. Press u.
2. Enter the name, address, phone
number, and category fields.
2
Adding an Address Book Entry P. 39
3. Move r and rotate i to select
OK . Press u.
■Editing an Address Book Entry
1 Adding an Address Book Entry
When you use Place Name or Place Category ,
the phone number is au tomatically entered.
You can also add a phone number and category.1 Editing an Address Book Entry
The entered contents are displayed on the Edit
address screen.

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Personal Information
PIN Numbers
System Setup
PIN NumbersHSETTINGS button
 Navi Settings
 Personal Info
 PIN Number
Set a four-digit PIN for protecting personal addresses and your home address. Once
you set a PIN, you are prompted to enter it whenever you access a personal address
or a home address.
1.Rotate i to select the PIN to
create. Press u.
2. Rotate i to select a digit to
enter. Press u to select OK.
Repeat to enter a new four-digit
PIN.
3. Re-enter the new PIN, when
prompted, to confirm the number
you just entered. Press u to select
OK .
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If you have not entered the
same number both times, an
“INCORRECT PIN” message is
displayed. Enter your PIN again.
1PIN Numbers
PIN
Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a
password used to access personal data.
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN,
keep a note of the number in a secure location. If
you forget your PIN, a dealer will have to reset
the navigation system a nd all of your stored
information will be erased . The factory default is
no PIN.
If you want to stop using a PIN, move
r to select
Turn off PIN entry . Press u.

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Personal Information
Download POI
System Setup
2.Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
The following item s are available:
• Alert Setting : Alerts you when you approach the places/landmarks in the
category.
On : Beeps and displays a message when your vehicle gets near the places/
landmarks in the category.
Off (factory default): Disables the feature.
• Delete Category : Deletes all places/landmarks a nd icon in the selected category.
• Edit Icon : Changes the category icon.
1Editing POI Categories
If you select From AcuraLink , you can edit Alert
only.

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Routing
Route Preference
System Setup
HSETTINGS button
 Navi Settings
 Routing
 Route Preference
You can select desired routes by sorting th e route list. The three top routes can be
displayed on the Select a route screen.
2Viewing the Routes
P. 115
1.Move r and rotate i to select
Optimal Routes . Press u.
2. Rotate i to select a list item to
move. Press u.
3. Rotate i to select a desired
location. Press u.
4. Move r and rotate i to select
OK . Press u.
■Optimal Routes

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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.