2017 Acura MDX Address

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Personal InformationPIN Numbers
System Setup
PIN Numbers
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  PIN Number
Set a four-digit PIN for protecting persona l 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 .
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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RoutingUnverified Routing
System Setup
Unverified Routing
HSETTINGS 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 80, 200, 400, 800 (m), 1.6 and
3.2 (km) 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 lineThe 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.
2
Straight Line Guide P. 77
A blue-pink route line highlights
suggested unverified streets on
the map while traveling to your
destination.
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RoutingAvoided Area
System Setup5.Rotate i to select a method for
specifying the area. Press u.
The following options are available:
• Address : Specify the general area by entering an address.
2
Address P. 90
• Map Input : Specify the general area by map input.
2
Map Input P. 109
6.If you select Map Input, scroll the
map to position the cursor over
your desired start point, adjusting
the map scale as necessary. Press
u to mark the start point.
To redo the area selection, press
the BACK button.
7. Scroll the map to “draw” the area.
Press u to mark the end point.
8. Press u to select OK.
The area you specify is displayed
in the list of areas to avoid.
1Avoided Area
Avoid area can be set in the 80, 200, or 400m
map scales.
Cursor
Avoid area

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MapShowing Icons on Map
System Setup
Showing Icons on Map
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Show Icon on Map
Select the icons that are displayed on the map. 1.Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to select an option.
Press u.
Repeat step 1 and 2 as
necessary.
3. Move r to select OK. Press u.
The following options are available:
• All On : Displays the landmark icons.
2
Map Screen Legend P. 9
• Customize : Fine-tunes the icon display.
2
Fine-tuning the Icons P. 72
• Off : Hides the landmark icons.
1Showing Icons on Map
If you have PIN-protec ted your address book,
enter your PIN when prompted. Move r to
select OK. PINs are optional.
2 PIN Numbers P. 48
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MapCurrent Location
System Setup
Current Location
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Current Location
Display and save your current location for fu ture use as a destination. The address,
latitude, longitude, and elevation of your current location are displayed.
■ To save your current loca tion in the address book:
1.Press u to select Address Book.
Move w to scroll the map as
necessary.
2. Edit the name, phone number, and
category.
2
Address Book P. 40
3. Move r and rotate i to select
OK . Press u.
1Current Location
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. 48
The elevation is not displayed if the system is
receiving insufficient GPS information. When
elevation is displayed, it may differ with roadside
elevation signs by ±100 feet or more.
Saving your current loca tion does not change or
cancel your current route.

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Navigation
This section describes how to enter a destination, select a route to take,
and follow the route to your destination. It also describes how to change your route or destination along the way.
Entering a Destination........................... 88
Address ................................................. 90
Address Book ......................................... 96
Previous Destination ............................... 97
Place Category ....................................... 98
Local Search ......................................... 100
Place Name .......................................... 102
Place Phone Number ............................ 105
Download POI ...................................... 106
Scenic Route ........................................ 107
Intersection .......................................... 108
Map Input............................................ 109
Coordinate .......................................... 111 Calculating the Route
............................112
Viewing the Routes ...............................113
Driving to Your Destination .................114
Viewing the Route ................................114
Listening to Voice Guidance ..................118
Reaching a Waypoint ............................119
Map Menu ..............................................120
Displaying the Map Menu .....................120
Hide Traffic Flow ...................................122
Directions .............................................123
Traffic Rerouting™................................125
Changing Your Route ............................127
Pausing the Route .................................128
Canceling the Route .............................128 Adding Waypoints ............................... 129
Editing the Destination List ................... 133
Taking a Detour ................................... 135
Avoiding Streets ................................... 135
Changing Your Destination ................. 136
Find Nearest Place ................................ 136
Selecting a Destination on the Map ...... 137
Entering a New Destination .................. 138
Resuming Your Trip .............................. 139

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Navigation
Entering a Destination
HMENU button (on map)
This section describes how to enter a destination for route guidance. Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
Select More Search Methods to
display additional menu entries.
The following item s are available:
• Address : Sets a destination by entering an address.
2Address P. 90
• Address Book: Sets a destination by selecting an address stored in your Address
Book.
2 Address Book P. 96
• Previous Destination : Sets a destination by select ing a previous destination.
2Previous Destination P. 97
1Entering a Destination
If you press the MENU button when en route,
the Route Option screen is displayed.
2 Changing Your Route P. 127
Prior to departure, you can set areas along your
route to avoid.
2 Avoiding Streets P. 135

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Entering a Destination
Navigation
•Go Home : Sets your home address as a destination.
2Going Home P. 11
• Place Category : Sets a destination by selecting a place/landmark.
2Place Category P. 98
• Local Search: Sets a destination by using Local Search.
2Local Search P. 100
• Place Name : Sets a destination by entering a place name.
2Place Name P. 102
• Place Phone No. : Sets a destination by entering the phone number of a place/
landmark.
2 Place Phone Number P. 105
• Download POI: Sets a destination by using a lis t of the imported POI (category
and places) data you created.
2 Download POI P. 106
• Scenic Route : Sets a destination by using a list of scenic roads for each state (U.S.
and Canada only).
2 Scenic Route P. 107
• Intersection : Sets a destination (intersection) by entering two streets.
2Intersection P. 108
• Map Input : Sets a destination by scrolling through the map.
2Map Input P. 109
• Coordinate: Sets a destination by entering latitude and longitude.
2 Coordinate P. 111