2017 Acura MDX navigation system

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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.
2Traffic Rerouting P. 59

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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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TroubleshootingUpdate, Coverage, Map Errors
Troubleshooting
Update, Coverage, Map Errors
How do I remove the white dots (“breadcrumbs”)
from my screen?Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Map, set Display Tracking to Off
or select Delete Tracking to remove the white dots from the map.
2Display Tracking P. 83
A road that I selected to avoid is being used when
routing.When you “draw” your area to avoid, make sure to select sections of roads that
include at least one intersection.
2Avoided Area P. 61
My elevation (shown when I display the current
position) seems to fluctuate even though my elevation
has not changed.This is normal. The elevation can vary ±30 meters due to GPS calculation errors.
2GPS P. 344
My elevation is missing on the “current position”
screen.The elevation is only displayed if the GPS antenna can receive signals from at least four
satellites. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. The elevation is also not displayed
if the calculated elevation is zero or below sea level.
ProblemSolution
My city is not part of a full y verified detailed coverage
area.The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most
recent information on the internet.
2Map Coverage P. 347
Does the navigation system work outside North
America?The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico, and
Mexico. The navigation system will not work in other countries.
2Map Coverage P. 347
How do I report errors I find in the database?Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major errors, see
2Reporting Errors P. 346
ProblemSolution

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TroubleshootingDisplay, Accessories
Troubleshooting
Display, Accessories
Miscellaneous Questions
Surround View Camera*
ProblemSolution
The display appears dim when starting the car in really
cold weather.This is normal. The display will become brighter after a few minutes.
ProblemSolution
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code.Set the power mode to ON, and press and hold the 9 (Power) button for two
seconds. The system should reactivate. If you have installed an aftermarket system,
contact a dealer.
ProblemSolution
When I shift gears, the rear camera image display is
delayed.This is normal. When shifting into or out of Reverse, you may experience a delay while
the screen image switches between the audio/information screen and the rear camera
image.
The rear camera image is t oo dark or too bright. How
do I adjust the brightness?While the camera image is displayed, press the MENU button and select Camera
Settings > Display , and select or N to adjust the brightness. This adjustment does
not affect the audio/informat ion screen brightness settings.
*: Not available on all models

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Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Navigation System
Error MessageSolution
The display temperature is too high. For protection,
the system will shut off until the display cools down.This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The navigation
system turns off until the display cools down. The system turns back on automatically
when the display cools down.
System temp is low. System will shut down until it
warms up.The navigation system has difficulty readi ng the HDD when the temperature is below
approximately -30°C (-22°F). The navigation system starts up automatically when the
display warms up.
The navigation system temperature is too low. For
protection, the system will shut off until it warms up.
The navigation system atmospheric pressure is too
low. For protection, the syst em will shut off until the
pressure returns to safe levels.The HDD is inoperable due to low atmospheric pressure. Move your vehicle to the
place where the atmospheric pressure is high.
The navigation system temperature is too high. For
protection, the system will shut off until it cools down.The navigation system has difficulty reading the HDD when the temperature is high.
The navigation system starts up automatically when the system cools down.
System temp is too high. System will shut down until it
cools down.
HDD access error. Please consult your dealer.Writing of the data to the HDD failed with a cause other than low temperature, high
temperature, and low atmospheric pressure . After a short wait, try to operate the
system again. If this does not solve the problem, consult with the dealer.
HDD access error. The system will reset and attempt to
correct the problem.

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Error MessagesHard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
Troubleshooting
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
If an error occurs while playing the Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot cl ear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
HDD access error.
Please consult your dealer.—
The display system temperature is too high. For protection, the system
will shut off until the display cools down.Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until the
error message is cleared.
The navigation system temperature is too low. For protection, the
system will shut o ff until it warms up.The navigation system has difficulty reading the HDD when the
temperature is below approximately -30°C (-22°F). The navigation
system starts up automaticall y when the display warms up.
Unplayable FileAppears when a file format not supported. Current track will be
skipped. The next supported track plays automatically.

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Reference Information
System Initialization..............................342
Entering the Security Code ....................342
Acquiring GPS Information ....................342
Startup Confirmation Screen .................343
Map Matching ......................................343
System Limitations ................................344
GPS ......................................................344
Address Calculation ..............................344
Database ..............................................344
Client Assistance ....................................346
Resolving Problems ...............................346
Reporting Errors ....................................346
Acura Client Relations Contact Information .........................................346 Visiting a Dealer ................................... 346
Map Coverage ..................................... 347
Obtaining a Navigation Update ............ 347
Traffic Information ............................... 348
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
Puerto Rico, and Mexico ..................... 348
Legal Information ................................. 349
Copyrights ........................................... 349
User Agreements ................................. 349
As required by the FCC ........................ 355