2017 Acura MDX navigation

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Other Features
Information Functions
System Device Information
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  System Device Information
View database, software, device, an d vehicle identification information.
Map Data Update
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Map Data Update
Check the map data update status when updating the map database.
1 System Device Information
You will need this info rmation when ordering a
map update.
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update P. 347
1Map Update Status
This operation is only avai lable during a database
update.
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update P. 347

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Other Features
Surround View Camera*
The Surround View Camera System allows the driver to check the blind spots
through the images displayed on the audio/information screen.
Using this support system will reduce the driver's stress in the following situations.
•Backing up the vehicle into a parking space marked with parking lines.
• Checking both ways at intersections with poor visibility.
• Parallel-parking in a parking sp ace marked with parking lines.
• Checking for obstacles in front of the vehicle.
• Checking for obstacles at the rear of the vehicle.
• Checking for obstacles around the front right and left sides of the vehicle.1Surround View Camera*
Always keep the camera lens clean and
unobstructed. The rearview camera has a lens
that makes distances appear different than they
actually are. Always take care when backing up,
and look behind you for obstacles.
Navigation controls ar e disabled when in
Reverse.
Adjusting the brightness for the camera display
does not affect the br ightness of the audio/
information screen.
If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off
until you turn them back on.
The Surround View Camera System is designed
to reduce the driver's stress of operating the
vehicle. Use this system as support for visual
checks to confirm the safety in areas likely to be
blind spots.
The Surround View Camera System does not
eliminate all blind spots. Visually confirm safety
around the vehicle with yo ur own eyes and the
mirrors. Do not rely on the camera view.
*: Not available on all models

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Surround View Camera*Displaying the Surround View Camera Screen
Other Features
Displaying the Surround View Camera Screen
Press the CAMERA button while the
vehicle is stopped or running slower
than12km/h.
Displays the front view. To
switch the screen, press the
CAMERA button.
Press other mode buttons to exit
the Surround View Camera
System.
■ Using the CAMERA Button
CAMERA button
1Displaying the Surround View Camera screen
Operating the navigation system or audio system
while the Surround View Camera System screen is
displayed closes the Surround View Camera System
screen and starts up the navigation system screen.
1Using the CAMERA button
Even when the Surround View Camera System
screen is displayed, the display automatically
switches to the audio/information screen if the
vehicle speed exceeds 15km/h, and it switches
back to the multi-view ca mera system screen if
the speed is reduced to below 12km/h.
*1
When the vehicle is dece lerating rapidly, it may
appear before it reaches 12km/h.
If you press the CAMERA button while the vehicle
speed is more than 12km/h, a message screen
appears. When the vehicle speed is less than 12km/h,
it switches to the Surround View Camera System
screen.
*1: For the rear view, the screen does not
automatically switch based on the vehicle speed.
Down Up
Camera Screen
Camera Screen
Audio/Information Screen Audio/Information
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting....................................330
Map, Voice, Entering Destinations .........330
Traffic ...................................................332
Guidance, Routing ................................333
Update, Coverage, Map Errors ..............334
Display, Accessories ..............................335
Miscellaneous Questions .......................335
Surround View Camera* .......................335
Error Messages ......................................336
Navigation System ................................336
CD Player ..............................................337
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................338
iPod/USB Flash Drive .............................339
Aha
TM Radio ..........................................340 Surround View Camera* ...................... 340

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Map, Voice, Entering Destinations
ProblemSolution
The Startup Confirmation screen is displayed every
time I start the car.This is normal. The Startup Confirmation screen reminds you and your guest drivers to
always operate the navigation system in a safe manner. The Startup Confirmation
screen goes off after a certain period of time and the top screen of the last mode is
displayed.
The navigation system reboots by itself (returns to the
opening screen).A reboot can be caused by extreme temper atures or shock from bumpy roads, and
does not necessarily indicate a problem. If this happens frequently, please see a dealer.
How do I specify a destination when an entered city or
street could not be found?• Try entering the street first. Some cities are lumped in with a major metro area. In
rural “unverified” areas or new subdivisions, streets may be missing or only partially
numbered.
• Try selecting the destinati on directly from the map.
2Map Input P. 109
Why do some letters become grayed out when I enter
an address?As you enter each letter in an address or a place/landmark, the navigation system
looks in the database to see what letters are possible and grays out letters that do not
apply.
How do I delete Personal Addresses, Previous
Destinations, or the Home Address?1. Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Personal Info to display the
types of information.
2. Select the type of address to delete.
3. Select Delete .
I cannot hear the navigation system voice.1.Press the SETTINGS button. Select System Settings and check that Guidance
Volume is not set to 0.
2. Select Voice Reco and set Voice Prompt to On.
The voice control system is having difficulty
recognizing my voice commands.• Check that the vents are not blowing air onto the microphone on the ceiling, the
vehicle is as quiet as possible, and you are using the correct command when
speaking.
2 Voice Recognition P. 25
I cannot give voice commands.Make sure you selected OK at the Startup Confirmation screen.
2Start-up P. 22

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TroubleshootingMap, Voice, Entering Destinations
Troubleshooting
I cannot select an option using the Interface Dial.To reduce potential driver distraction, ce rtain onscreen functions and features are
limited or inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
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 SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Map > Color (Night).
2Switching Display Mode Manually P. 74
The screen is dark when I drive during the day.Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Map > Color (Day) .
2Switching Display Mode Manually P. 74
How do I change or remove my PIN?1. Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Personal Info > PIN Number
> Address Book PIN or Go Home PIN .
2. Enter your existing PIN. You then have the choice to change or remove the PIN.
2PIN Numbers P. 48
I have forgotten my PIN. How do I reset the PIN for
Home or the PIN for personal addresses?A 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.
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 222
ProblemSolution

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TroubleshootingTraffic
Troubleshooting
Traffic
ProblemSolution
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ information could not
be received or is not displayed properly.• Check that the traffic status indicator is available on the map screen.
2Map Screen Legend P. 9
• Check that the traffic icons are turned on.
2 Showing Icons on Map P. 71
• AcuraLink® automatically updates traffic information every five minutes. If the
information remains the same, press the LINK button, and connect to the operator.
2AcuraLink® P. 268
• There may be a temporary technical problem in your metropolitan area. Call Acura Client Relations to see if there is an outage.
2 Acura Client Relations Contact Information P. 346
• If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance.
• AcuraLink
® is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
The navigation system sometimes provides a detour
route when I am driving a route on the highway.If Traffic Rerouting is set to On, the navigation system pr ovides a detour route to
your destination only if it can find a signific antly faster route than the original one.
2Traffic Rerouting P. 59
The navigation system routes me to an exit and an
alternate highway with unknown flow speeds or
surface streets.The navigation system predicts which ro ute should be faster based on highway
congestion along your route. Use your own experience to determine whether the
alternate route would be faster.
How can I ignore the detour route and return to the
original route?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Routing , and set Traffic
Rerouting to Off.
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TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing
Troubleshooting
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
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.
2Route Preference P. 55
The navigation system wants to route me around
potential traffic problems. How do I stop these pop-up
messages?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Routing, and set Traffic
Rerouting to Off .
2Traffic Rerouting P. 59
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. 347
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 a dealer.
2 GPS P. 344
The blue highlighted route and voice guidance
stopped or turned into a blue/pink line before I got to
my destination.Your route has entered an unverified area.
2Unverified Routing P. 57
How do I stop the map from rotating as I drive along?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Map > View > North-Up .
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.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short
distance behind, especially when I arrive at an
intersection.This is normal. The navigation system is un aware of the width of intersections. Large
differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
2 GPS P. 344
The screen is showing white dots as I drive along.These dots are called “breadcrumbs.” These are displayed if Display Tracking is set to
On .
2Display Tracking P. 83
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