2017 Acura MDX navigation

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System Setup
Guidance
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance
Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during
route guidance. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Guidance Mode : Sets whether to display only the map screen or a split map-
guidance screen.
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Guidance Mode P. 64
• Non-map screens : Sets whether the guidance screen interrupts the screen
display.
2
Non-map screens P. 66
• Guidance Point : Sets whether to display the guidance information to the
destination or the next waypoint.
2
Guidance Point P. 67
• Estimated Time : Sets whether to display the remain ing time or arrival time to the
guidance point.
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Estimated Time P. 68

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GuidanceNon-map screens
System Setup
Non-map screens
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance  Non-map screens
The navigation system temporarily interrupts the screen display to view the guidance
screen as you approach a guidance point.
Rotate i to select an option. Press
u .
The following options are available:
• On : The guidance screen interrupts other mode screens (e.g., audio, phone, etc,
except the rear view camera mode).
• Off (factory default): Disables the feature.

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MapMap Legend
System Setup
Map Legend
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Map Legend
See an overview of the map lines, areas, routes, traffic information, and navigation
icons.
Move w or y select an item.
The system displays the map
legend.
1Map Legend
A visual guide helps you see the map legend.
2 Map Screen Legend P. 9
2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ P. 14
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MapDisplay Tracking
System Setup
Display Tracking
HSETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Display Tracking
The navigation system can be set to di splay white tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) on
the map screen.
Rotate i to select an option. Press
u .
The following options are available:
• On : The system displays the white tracking dots.
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Tracking Dots P. 117
• Off (factory default): Disables the feature.
H SETTINGS button
 Navi Settings  Map  Delete Tracking
Rotate i to select Yes. Press u.
■Deleting Tracking Dots1 Deleting Tracking Dots
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party,
delete the tracking dots.

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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

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Entering a DestinationAddress
Navigation
Address
HMENU button  Address
Enter an address to use as th e destination. The state or pr ovince you are currently in
is displayed (e.g., British Columbia).
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• City : Selects your destination city.
2Selecting a City P. 92
• Street : Selects your destination street.
2Selecting a Street P. 93
• House Number: Enters the house number to select the street.
2 Selecting a Street by House Number P. 95
• Postal Code : Enters the postal code to select the city.
2Selecting a City by Postal Code P. 91
• Change Province : Selects the state or province.
2Selecting the State or Province P. 91