Acura MDX User Manual

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Table of Contents

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Introduction..................................4

Manual Overview............................4

System Overview ............... ..... ..... ...4

Accessories Precautions ..................5

Important Safety Information..........5

Map Overview.................................6

Current Street....................................6

Verified/Unverified Street..................6

User Agreement............................8

Getting Started ...........................10

System Controls ................. ..... ..... .10

Voice Control Basics.....................13

Using the Voice Control System...... 14

Improving Voice Recognition.......... 14

Selecting an Item (Button) on the

Screen.........................................15

Selecting an Item in a List.............15

Entering Information.....................16

System Start-up ............................17

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .......18

Remote Keyless Entry Setting ......18

Map Screen Legend.......................20

Map Screen Description................21

Zoom In/Out........ ............................. 21

Map Scrolling .................................. 21

Displaying Current Location.........21

Traffic Display Legend..................22

Real-Time Traffic Display.............23

Viewing Flow Data..........................23

Viewing Incident Reports.................24

System Function Diagram.............26

Entering a Destination .............. 27

By Address ....................................28

Selecting the State or Province........28

Selecting the City.............................28

Selecting the Street ..........................30

Entering the Street Number ............. 32

By Address Book ..........................32

Adding Addresses to the Personal

Address Book................................33

By Places .......................................33

Finding the Place by Category........34

Finding the Place by Name..............38

Finding the Place by Phone

Number.........................................38

Finding the Place by Zagat 2008.....39

By Intersection...............................40

Selecting the State or Province........40

Selecting the City.............................40

Selecting the Street ..........................42

By Previous Destinations...............44

By Map Input.................................45

Showing the Map of Current

Position......................................... 45

Showing the Map of City..................46

Showing the Map of State ................47

Showing the Map of Continental

USA............................................... 48

By Today’s Destinations................48

Editing Today’s Destinations List....49

Adding Destinations to the List........ 49

By Go Home .................................50

Driving to Your Destination ..... 51

Driving to Your Destination..........51

Calculate Route to Screen..............51

Changing Routing Method ..............52

Viewing the Routes........... ................53

Viewing the Destination Map..........54

Map Screen....................................54

Route Line........................................54

Map Screen Legend .........................55

Guidance Screen............................56

Guidance Screen Legend................. 56

Distance and Time to

Destination..................................57

Map Menu......................................57

Voice Guidance Prompts................. 58

Direction List.................................58

EXIT INFO

(Freeway Exit Information)..........59

Split-Screen Guidance ..................60

Map Scale ......................................61

Map Orientation ............................62

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Destination Icon ............................62

Various Other Icons.......................63

Landmark Icons .............................. 63

Incident Icons ................................. 63

Showing Icons on the Map............... 66

Icon Options ................................... 66

Going Off the Route......................68

Off-road Tracking .........................68

Viewing/Saving the Current

Location ..................................... 69

Pop-Ups and Disclaimers..............70

Changing the Route ......................71

Change Route By Screen ................. 71

Cancel Current Route...................... 71

Change Routing Method.................. 71

Detour.............................................. 72

Avoid Streets.................................... 72

Search Waypoint on Route ..............72

Delete Waypoint ..............................73

Back to Current Route...... ...............73

Changing Your Destination...........74

Find Nearest (Voice command).......74

Go Home (Voice command) ............ 74

Using Interface Dial to Change

Destination...................................74

Entering a Destination from the Menu

Screen (while en route) ................ 75

Continue Trip Screen ....................75

AcuraLink Messages .....................76

Information Features ................ 77

Information Screen........................77

Messages........................................77

Cellular Phonebook .......................77

Calendar ........................................ 77

Entering Your Schedule.... ...............78

Calculator.......................................79

Unit Conversion............................... 79

Voice Command Help...................80

Map Legend...................................81

Key to Zagat Ratings.....................81

Roadside Assistance......................82

System Setup.............................. 83

Setup Mode....................................83

Setup Screen (first)........................83

Brightness .......................................83

Contrast .......................................... 84

Black Level ...................................... 84

Volume .................. .......................... 84

Interface Dial Feedback .................84

Guidance Prompts ..........................84

Setup Screen (second) ...................85

Personal Information .....................85

Address Book...................................86

Home Address .................................89

PIN Number ....................................89

Previous Destinations......................90

Basic Settings ................................91

Units (mile or km) ............. ..............91

Voice Recognition Feedback ..........91

Routing & Guidance .....................92

Rerouting ........................................92

Unverified Area Routing .................93

Edit Avoid Area................................ 97

Edit Waypoint Search Area .............99

Guidance Mode .............................100

Clock Adjustment .......................100

Auto Daylight ............................ ....101

Auto Time Zone ........................... .. 101

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Selection

(Change DST Schedule) .............102

Time Adjustment ...........................102

Vehicle.........................................102

Off-road Tracking .........................102

Correct Vehicle Position................103

Color............................................104

Map Color ..................................... 104

Menu Color ..................... ..............105

Switching Display Mode

Manually.....................................105

Switching Display Mode

Automatically..............................106

AcuraLink/Messages ...................108

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System Information.....................108

Rearview Camera .......................108

Rearview Camera Brightness

Adjustment..................................109

System Initialization.................110

System Initialization....................110

Entering the Security Code..........110

GPS Initialization ........................111

Map Matching .............................111

System Limitations...................112

Database Limitations ...............114

Client Assistance.......................116

Reporting Errors..........................116

Acura Automobile Client

Services ....................................116

Visiting Your Dealer ...................117

Obtaining a Navigation Update

DVD .........................................118

Changing the DVD......................118

PC Card .......................................119

Coverage Areas.........................120

Map Coverage .............................120

U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas.......120

Canada Detailed Coverage

Areas .......................................... 125

Operation in Alaska and

Hawaii.......................................134

Alaska ............................................ 134

Hawaii............................................ 134

Information Screen Differences.....135

Shipping a Vehicle To or From

Hawaii........................................ 136

Frequently Asked Questions... 137

Troubleshooting....................... 145

Glossary.................................... 147

Glossary.......................................147

Voice Command Index............ 150

Global Commands......... ..... ..... ....150

Navigation General Commands...150 Navigation Display Commands...151

Find Place Commands.................152

Climate Control Commands........153

Temperature Voice Commands...154

Radio Voice Commands..............155

CD Voice Commands..................155

DVD Voice Commands

(for 6-Disc Changer).................156

MP3/WMA Voice Commands

(for 6-Disc Changer).................156

Single CD Voice Commands

(for DVD Player)......................157

Single DVD Voice Commands

(for DVD Player)......................158

Single MP3/WMA Voice Commands

(for DVD Player)......................158

Rear Radio Voice Commands .....159

Rear CD Voice Commands

(for 6-Disc Changer).................160

Rear DVD Voice Commands

(for 6-Disc Changer).................161

Rear MP3/WMA Voice Commands

(for 6-Disc Changer).................161

Rear Single CD Voice Commands

(for DVD Player)......................162

Rear Single DVD Voice Commands

(for DVD Player)......................162

Rear Single MP3/WMA Voice

Commands

(for DVD Player)......................163

Information Screen Voice

Commands................................164

Setup Screen (first)

Commands................................164

On-Screen Commands.................165

On-Screen Spelling Assist..............165

Index ......................................... 169

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Manual Overview

The manual is divided into the following sections:

• Getting Started - A basic introduction that discusses the controls and how to communicate with the system.

• Entering a Destination - How to enter an address or locate a point of interest (POI).

• Driving to Your Destination - An explanation of the map features, guidance, and cautions.

• Information Features - Messages, Cellular Phonebook, Calendar, Calculator, Voice Command Help, Map Legend, Key to Zagat Ratings, and Roadside Assistance.

• System Setup - How to set up and tailor the system for your personal use and use the Address Book.

The back of this manual contains:

• Map Coverage (page 120)

• Cities with Traffic Coverage (page 133)

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (page 137)

• Troubleshooting Guide (page 145)

• Glossary of Terms (page 147)

• Voice Command List (page 150)

• Operation Specific to Alaska and Hawaii (page 134)

System Overview

Your navigation system is a highly sophisticated location system with voice control that uses satellites and a map database to show you where you are and to help guide you to a desired destination.

The navigation system receives signals from the global positioning system (GPS), a network of 24 satellites in orbit around the earth. By receiving signals from several of these satellites, the navigation system can determine the latitude, longitude, and elevation of your vehicle. In addition, a gyroscopic yaw sensor and a vehicle speed sensor in your vehicle keep track of the direction and speed of travel at all times.

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The navigation system applies this location, direction, and speed information to the maps and calculates a route to the destination you enter. As you drive to that destination, the system provides map and voice guidance.

The navigation system is easy to use. The locations of many places of business and entertainment are already entered in the system. You can select any of them as a destination by using the Interface Dial or voice control.

There are several ways to enter a destination, such as by point of interest (POI), by address, by phone number, and by selecting it from the map. The last 50 destinations are saved for reuse at a later date. The system also allows you to store a home address to simplify returning home from your destination.

Accessories Precautions

If you have front or side window tinting installed, be aware that if the tint has metallic properties, it can seriously degrade or prevent GPS reception. This is because the GPS antenna is located under the dashboard.

If you plan to install electronic components, such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, additional amplifiers, or other audio components, ensure that they are not located near the navigation control unit under the driver’s seat, near the navigation display in the dashboard, or near the GPS antenna under the dashboard. Signal noise emanating from these devices can cause intermittent disruption of the navigation system.

Important Safety Information

The navigation system can distract your attention from the road if you focus on the screen or operate the system’s controls while driving.

Enter as much information as possible into the system before you begin driving, or when the vehicle is stopped. Then, as you drive, listen to the audio instructions and use voice commands when possible.

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WARNING

Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.

Follow all operating instructions and safety information in this manual.

While driving, do not look at the screen or operate the system controls for more than a second or so at a time, and only after deciding you can do so safely. Pull to the side of the road if you need more time to look at the screen or operate the controls.

The navigation system is designed to provide route information to help you reach your destination. However, this route guidance may sometimes conflict with current road conditions such as street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.

Additionally, the system itself has certain limitations (see page 112). Therefore, you must verify the audio and visual route information provided by the system by carefully observing the roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you are unsure, proceed with caution. Always use your own good judgment, and obey traffic laws while driving.

Map Overview

Current Street

The current street on which your vehicle is appears at the bottom of the map screen (see page 20). A message saying “Not on a digitized road” may appear instead when you drive half a mile away from a mapped road. For more details, see Off-road Tracking on page 68.

Verified/Unverified Street

Your navigation system has two kinds of streets: verified (dark colored) and unverified (light colored). The differences between the two types of streets are contrasted in the chart on page 7.

“Unverified” Road

“Verified” Road

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Street color

Map quality

Routing differences

Cautions

Guidance voice

Time and distance “to go”

Verified streets (dark colored) Unverified streets (light colored)

These roads are found within metropolitan areas, and include interstate freeways and major roads connecting cities.

Shown on daytime map screen as black or red, such as interstate freeways.

The database vendor has verified these streets. Information like turn restrictions, average speed, and whether it is a one-way street have been gathered and used when creating your route to a destination.

While driving to your destination, the displayed route line is solid blue. The system provides voice and map guidance to your destination.

There are no pop-up boxes urging extra caution during a route. However, because roads constantly change, you are urged to use common sense, and always obey posted traffic restrictions.

Voice guidance issues instructions such as “In a halfmile, make a right turn.”

The time and distance “to go,” displayed while en route to a destination, is based on the average speed and distance for the roads used for your route.

Introduction

These roads are found in rural areas, and typically include residential streets away from the center of a town.

Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown.

These streets have not been verified by the database vendor. The system does not contain information on one-way streets, turn restrictions, or the road’s average speed. They are shown on the map for reference and may have errors in map location, naming, and address range.

Your route line is either a blue dotted “vector line,” or a dashed pink/blue line. For information on selecting this option, and the routing differences, see Unverified Area Routing on page 93.

Regardless of whether the user chooses route guidance, there are cautionary screens before and during the route urging the user to be extra cautious, and obey all traffic restrictions. See Unverified Area Routing on page 93.

The phrase “if possible” is added to each guidance instruction. For example: “In a half-mile, make a right turn, if possible.”

Because the average speed of these roads is not known, the time and distance “to go” is based on a fixed average speed of 25 mph for these roads.

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In using this DVD “Satellite Linked Navigation System” (the “DVD”), which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. software, ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC. software, NAVTEQ database contents, INFO USA CORPORATION database, ZAGAT SURVEY database contents, and ZENRIN CO. database contents (hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”), you are bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. By using your copy of the DVD, you have expressed your Agreement to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You should, therefore, make sure that you read and understand the following provisions. If for any reason you do not wish to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, please return the DVD to your dealer.

• The DVD may not be copied, duplicated, or otherwise modified, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of the Licensors.

• The DVD may not be transferred or sublicensed to any third party for profit, rent or loan, or licensed for reuse in any manner.

• The DVD may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise disassembled, in whole or in part.

• The DVD may not be used in a network or by any other manner of simultaneous use in multiple systems.

• The DVD is intended solely for personal use (or internal use where the end-user is a business) by the consumer. The DVD is not to be used for commercial purposes.

• The Licensors do not guarantee to the client that the functions included in the DVD meet the specific objectives of the user.

• Licensor shall not be responsible for any damages caused by the use of the DVD to the actual user or to any third party.

• The warranty on the DVD shall not extend to an exchange or refund due to misspelling, omission of letters, or any other cosmetic discrepancy in the contents of the DVD.

• The right to use the DVD shall expire either when the user destroys the DVD or software, or when any of the terms of this Agreement are violated and the Licensors exercise the option to revoke the license to use the DVD or software.

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• The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the original purchaser.

• The logos of oil companies, hotels, and convenience stores are displayed for your information and convenience, and in no way imply any sponsorship, approval or endorsement of these companies, or their products. The logos are trademarks of their respective owners.

The user shall indemnify and save harmless the Licensors, and their officers, employees and agents, from and against any claim, demand or action, irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action, alleging loss, costs, expense, damages or injuries (including injuries resulting in death) arising out of the use or possession of the DVD or software.

Use, duplication, or disclosure of this DVD by or on behalf of the United States government is subject to “Restricted Rights” as set forth at FAR

52.227-14, -19 or DFARS 252.2277013, as applicable. Manufacturers are the Licensors, including HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., 2-1-1 Minami Aoyama Minato-Ku Tokyo 107-8556 JAPAN., Alpine Electronics, Inc., 20-1 Yoshima Kogyodanchi, Iwaki, Fukushima 970-1192 JAPAN., NAVTEQ Corporation, 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60654, INFO USA CORPORATION, 5711 South 86th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127., Zagat Survey, LLC, 4 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, 10019., and ZENRIN CO., LTD., 1-1-1 Muromachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8630, JAPAN.

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Driver’s Temperature

Driver

’s Temperature

Time (set by navigation system)

Driver

’s Temperature

Screen

Passenger’s Temperature

Lower Display MAP/GUIDE button

CANCEL button MENU button

INFO button Interface Dial/

ENTER button SETUP button

Display mode button

AUDIO button

MAP/GUIDE button

Displays the map. When en route, switches between the map and guidance screens. See page 20 or 55.

CANCEL button

Cancels the current screen and returns to the previous screen display.

NOTE:

The NAVI BACK button on the steering wheel performs the same basic function.

MENU button

Displays the Enter destination by screen. When en route, displays the Change route by screen. See page 27.

INFO button

Displays the screen for selecting

Message, Cellular Phonebook, Calendar, Calculator, Voice Command Help, Map Legend, Key to Zagat Ratings, and Roadside Assistance. See page 77.

SETUP button

Displays the Setup screen to change and update information in the system. See page 83.

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Display Mode button

Switches the display between Day mode, Night mode, and OFF. See page 105.

AUDIO button

Press to display the audio screen. For more information on audio system features, see the Audio section of the vehicle Owner’s manual.

Other buttons

See the vehicle Owner’s manual.

Interface Dial/ENTER button

Knob

The Interface Dial moves left, right, up, and down. Use the Interface Dial to look around a displayed map. Moving the Interface Dial up or down can also be used to scroll up or down a page in a list. You can also rotate the Interface Dial knob to move the highlighting around the display or to scroll through a list. After making a selection in a menu or list, push in on the Interface Dial (ENTER button) to enter the selection into the system.

ENTER

Selector

In almost all cases, you can enter a selection into the system by pushing in on the Interface Dial.

When you are displaying a map, rotating the Interface Dial knob allows you to change the scale. Rotating it clockwise reduces the scale, showing less area with greater detail. Rotating it counterclockwise increases the scale, showing more area with less detail.

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Screen

All selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. The Display is not a “touch screen” - you enter information into the system either by voice or by using the Interface Dial.

Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may use a mild cleaner intended for use on liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Harsher chemicals may damage the screen.

NOTE:

Whenever you shift to R (Reverse), the rear view behind the vehicle is shown on the navigation system screen. See page 108.

Lower Display

Shows a summary of the audio and climate control information, as well as the time. This summary is helpful as a confirmation when adjusting audio or climate by voice.

The audio summary consists of the radio band, frequency, and volume. For XM radio, a brief description of the station and current music is displayed.

The climate status consists of the driver’s and passenger’s temperature, fan speed, ON/OFF (A/C), and vent setting. The time is automatically set by the navigation system. Settings can be adjusted in Set up (see Time Adjustment on page 102).

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Voice Control Basics

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio system and the climate control system. The voice control system uses the NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

HFL TALK button

HFL BACK button

NAVI TALK button

NAVI BACK button

NOTE:

While using the voice control system, all of the speakers (except the RES headphones) are muted.

Navi/HFL Microphone (On the ceiling)

NAVI TALK button

This button activates the voice control system. Press and release it when you want to give a voice command. See Voice Command Index on page 150 for a list of voice commands.

NAVI BACK button

This button has the same function as the CANCEL button. When you press and release it, the display returns to the previous screen. When the previous screen appears, the system replays the last prompt. This button is enabled for the navigation system commands only. However, it can be used to cancel an audio or climate control voice command up to one second after the command confirmation.

NOTE:

•On the Enter phone number screen,

you can delete the entered number entirely by pushing the NAVI BACK button.

•The NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK

buttons are deactivated while using the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature. See your vehicle Owner’s manual and the official website (www.acura.com/handsfreelink) for information on this system.

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Using the Voice Control System

You should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entry using the Interface Dial as a backup method of entry.

Most of the system’s functions can be controlled by voice commands activated with the NAVI TALK button. To control your navigation system by voice:

• Press and release the NAVI TALK button.

• Wait for the beep.

• Give a voice command.

Once the microphone picks up your command, the system changes the display in response to the command and prompts you for the next command. Using the NAVI TALK button, answer the prompts as required.

If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a command, it responds with “Pardon,” “Please repeat,” or “Would you say again.” If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the screen you are on, it sounds a beep.

Anytime you are not sure of what voice commands are available on a screen, you can always say “Help” at any screen. The system can then read the list of commands to you.

When you speak a command, the system generally either repeats the command as a confirmation or asks you for further information. If you do not wish to hear this feedback, you can turn it off. However, hearing the feedback will familiarize you with the way the system expects commands to be phrased. See the Voice Recognition Feedback setting in Setup.

If you hear a prompt such as “Please use the Interface Dial to...” or “Please choose an area with the Interface Dial,” the system is asking for input that cannot be performed using the voice control system.

Improving Voice Recognition

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using either the navigation or Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® voice control system, the following guidelines should be followed:

NOTE:

Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are using. See Voice Command

Index on page 150.

• Lower the A/C fan speed during voice recognition operation, and adjust the airflow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do not blow against the microphone on the ceiling.

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• Close the windows and the sunroof.

• If more than one person is speaking at the same time, the system may misinterpret your command.

• After pressing and releasing the NAVI TALK button, wait for the beep, then give a voice command.

• Give a voice command in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.

• If the system cannot recognize your command because of background noise, speak louder.

• If you are still having trouble with the voice control system, refer to Voice Command Help on the Information screen.

Selecting an Item (Button) on the Screen

On most screens, there are items that can be selected (like buttons with titles such as OK or Return). To select an item on any screen, do one of the following:

• Use the voice control system and say the name of the desired item. Almost all selectable items on the screen, including some listed items, are recognized by the voice control system.

• Move the highlighting to the desired item with the Interface Dial or its

knob, then push in on the Interface Dial.

Tip:

If items are grayed out, this means that they cannot be selected.

Selecting an Item in a List

To scroll through a list, do one of the following:

• Rotate the Interface Dial knob to

scroll one item at a time.

• Use the voice control system to scroll page by page. For example, to scroll up, say “Up” or “Previous.” To scroll down, say “Next” or “Down.”

• Move the Interface Dial up or down to scroll through the list page by page.

If you cannot find the desired name, or have made an error, return to the previous screen by pressing the CANCEL or the NAVI BACK button.

To select the desired item in the list, do one of the following:

• Use the voice control system, and say the item number of the desired item.

• Rotate the Interface Dial knob to move the highlighting to the item, then push in on the Interface Dial.

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Entering Information

When the system needs input from you, the display changes to a screen similar to the one at the right. You can then use the displayed letters, numbers, or symbols to enter information. You can enter your keyboard input in either of the following ways:

• Say the desired letter, number, or symbol on the screen if you are entering a City or Street name.

• Move the highlighting to the desired letter, number, or symbol by rotating the Interface Dial knob, then push in on the Interface Dial.

Each entered letter will appear at the top of the display. Move the Interface Dial right to enter a space between words. If necessary, move it to the left to delete an entry.

When entering an address, the system searches the database for words that match the letters you are entering. As a result, you will notice that some letters are no longer available.

When the system finds only one entry that matches, it completes the name entry for you. If the system finds more than one entry that matches your input, a list of these matches is displayed.

Tip:

When entering a name of a city, street, or place, or if you are unsure of the spelling of the name, enter the letters that you are sure of, then move the Interface Dial up to select LIST. The system will display a list of names that most closely match your input.

NOTE:

The voice command names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard symbols, see page 165.

Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...”

A Alpha/Apple B Bravo/Boy I India/Igloo P Papa/Paul W Whiskey/William C Charlie J Juliet/John Q Quebec/Queen X X-ray D Delta/Dog K Kilo/King R Romeo/Robert Y Yankee/Yellow E Echo/Edward L Lima/Larry S Sierra/Sam Z Zulu/Zebra F Foxtrot/Frank M Mike/Mary T Tango/Tom Enter G Golf/George N November/Nancy U Uniform/Uncle

H Hotel/Henry O Oscar V Victor

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System Start-up

When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it takes several seconds for the navigation system to boot up.

The first screen to appear is the navigation system globe screen. The screen then changes to the Disclaimer screen:

NOTE:

•The OK button does not appear immediately. It appears after the software is loaded.

• The symbol is explained on page 18.

Read this disclaimer carefully so you understand it before continuing. Push in on the Interface Dial to select OK, and the map screen will appear on the display. The “OK” cannot be activated by voice.

If you do not push in on the Interface Dial, the screen will go dark after 30 seconds. To return to the Disclaimer screen, press any navigation or voice control button.

NOTE:

If you do not select OK, and then enter the Set up or Information screen, some items are not available and will show up as darkened buttons (grayed out). See

System Function Diagram on page 26. If you have entered any Calendar

reminders, they are displayed after you select OK.

The Calendar reminder screen remains displayed until you select OK or Remind Later by rotating the Interface Dial knob and pushing in on the Interface Dial, or press the CANCEL button.

If you select OK and push in on the Interface Dial, the reminder will not show up again. If you wish to have the reminder show up again later in the day, select Remind Later and push in on the Interface Dial.

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If you press the CANCEL button, the message will be displayed the next time you start the vehicle.

NOTE:

The system will display the current message and any older or previously unread messages, with the newest message listed first.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink

If you have a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone that is paired, then CALL on the Calculate route to screen is enabled.

When you select CALL, the system dials the number shown on the screen. If CALL is not available (grayed out), and your phone is paired, then make sure the phone has service or that HFL is not in use; press the HFL BACK button.

For more information on Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, see the vehicle Owner’s manual and the official website (www.acura.com/handsfreelink).

Remote Keyless Entry Setting

When you unlock the door and enter the vehicle, the Multi-Information Display (MID) in the gauge assembly welcomes you with one of the following displays: “Welcome Driver 1,” “Welcome Driver 2,” or just “Welcome.” The vehicle senses the driver number based on which Remote Keyless Entry is used to unlock the vehicle. If both drivers approach the vehicle with remotes, the welcome display and related settings are based on which remote the vehicle senses first.

NOTE:

• If both remotes come within range simultaneously, the “Welcome” display may be unpredictable.

• If only “Welcome” is displayed, then all Setup settings revert to factory defaults, and all personal data (such as Address Book or Calendar) are not available.

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The navigation system uses the driver number (as recognized by the MID) to personalize the navigation system. For example, if Driver 1 unlocks the vehicle, the “Driver 1” Personal Address Book and other navigation settings are automatically loaded when the vehicle is started. There is no way to change from one driver’s settings to the other’s while driving.

Throughout this manual, the icon

is used to indicate features that are dependent on the “Driver number” as displayed on the MID “Welcome” display.

When the Remote Keyless Entry is deliberately unlinked (as when giving the key to a valet), the MID will display “Welcome.” Then the following occurs:

• Some settings (e.g., the Personal Address Book and the Calendar Information feature) are not selectable (buttons grayed out).

• Setup values (like volume, brightness, etc.) may be changed but are not remembered the next time you restart the vehicle.

NOTE:

The vehicle Owner’s manual has additional information regarding linking and unlinking for the Remote Keyless Entry.

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Map Screen Legend

Map Orientation

(see page 62)

“North Up” “Heading Up”

GPS Signal Strength

: Best Reception : Good Reception

Missing: Poor/No Reception

Vehicle Position

(see page 69) (Use voice command “Display the current location,” or use the Interface Dial to show current location.)

Current Street

(see page 6)

Current Map Scale

(see page 61)

Map Scale Adjustment

(Mile or km per half-inch appears only when you zoom in or out by rotating the Interface Dial knob.)

NOTE:

See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.

“Breadcrumbs”

(see Off-road Tracking on page 68)

Streets

(see Map Overview on page 6)

Interstates or Freeways Verified Streets Unverified Streets

Map Menu

(see page 57) (Push in on the Interface Dial to view.)

Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 63)

Honda Dealer Hospital Grocery Store Gas Station Hotel/Lodging Parking Garage Freeway Exit Information

Incident Icon

Accident / Incident (other) Construction

One-Way Traffic Icon (1/20 mile scale only) (see page 63)

Map Features

: Park : Hospital : Shopping Mall : Golf Course : Airport/Stadium/Business

NOTE:

If you move the Interface Dial over an area (map features shown above), the na me is displayed on the screen.

Acura Dealer School Restaurant ATM Parking Lot Post Office

Weather

: W ater Area : Cemetery : University : Indian Reservation

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Map Screen Description

Zoom In/Out

Rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a wide area view. After changing the scale, give the system a few moments to update the display.

Map Scrolling

To view other map areas, move the Interface Dial left, right, up, or down. The map will shift in that direction. To return the map to your current location, press either the MAP/GUIDE, the

CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button.

Displaying Current Location

You can see the current address, latitude, longitude, and elevation at any time by doing one of the following:

• Use the voice control system and say “Display current location.”

• Push in on the Interface Dial, select

Show Icon on Map, push in on the Interface Dial again, and then move the Interface Dial left to select the CURRENT LOCATION.

The Current location screen will appear on the display.

NOTE:

• Save is not available when the

keyless remotes are unlinked (guest mode).

• The elevation will not appear when the system is temporarily lacking proper GPS information. The system elevation may not agree wit h elevations shown on roadside elevation signs, and may fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.

You can save the current location in your Address Book by doing one of the following:

• Use the voice control system and say “Save current position.”

• Push in on the Interface Dial. The system will prompt you to save the address. Select Save, and then push in on the Interface Dial again.

Select Return to return to the previous screen.

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Traffic Display Legend

Viewing Incident Details:

To view the incident details, use the Interface Dial to position the cursor (round red circle) over an incident icon and push in.

Incident Icons

Accident / Incident (other) Construction Weather

Incident Icon Update Details:

• Typically M–F, 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM (varies by metropolitan area)

• Continuously updated

Message Icon

Indicates that you have a message. View messages by pushing in on the Interface Dial. See page 76.

Hearing Incident Details:

To have the message read to you, push in on the Interface Dial a second time.

Map Scale

Traffic flow and incident icons are only displayed for the following scales: 1/2, 1, 2, 5 mile (or 800 m, 1600 m, 3 km, 8 km).

NOTE:

When driving to a destination on freeways that have traffic flo w data, the route line is used to display moderate and heavy traffic flow status instead of the colored bands on the side of the road. The route line color indicates the following conditions:

• Free Flow Traffic - a section of the blue route line will be bordered with a light

green line (this may be difficult to see)

• Moderate Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to

orange

• Heavy Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to red

• Unknown Traffic Flow - a section of the route line is blue

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To return to current position, say or select Return.

Traffic Flow Data (using bands parallel to the road)

Heavy traffic: 0 – 24 mph (approx.) Moderate traffic: 25 – 45 mph (approx.) Free flow traffic: 45+ mph

(approx.) (shown for both sides of the freeway where available)

Traffic Flow Data Update Details:

• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Continuously updated

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Real-Time Traffic Display

The navigation screen can display upto-the-minute traffic information when available, including flow (traffic speed), accidents, and construction on freeways in more than 40 major metro areas. See page 133 for a list of the current U.S. cities that offer traffic information.

The display of traffic flow and incidents on your map screen is optional and can be turned On/Off by selecting the “Traffic” icon on the Icon bar (see Showing Icons on the Map on page 66).

The current metropolitan areas that have traffic coverage can be seen on page 133. For more current metro coverage information, go to www.acura.com/realtimetraffic. This link offers additional information on real-time information, including the following:

• The latest list of metro areas that have NavTraffic

• Detailed coverage information for each metro area showing what roads have traffic speed, traffic icons, or both

• An XM NavTraffic demonstration

• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

NOTE:

Real-Time Traffic relies on a satellite signal. It will not work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska.

Viewing Flow Data

Traffic flow data is displayed as colored bands on either side of the freeway (see Traffic Display Legend on page 22). The different colored bands represent the average road speeds as determined by under-road sensors.

While driving to your destination on a road that has traffic flow data, your route line color is used to display the traffic flow data. This means that when the map scale is set to one of the traffic scales (1/2 through 5 mile scale), your blue route line may appear as alternating orange, red, or blue segments (see Traffic Display Legend on page 22).

NOTE:

A blue route line segment on a freeway can mean one of two things:

• Under-road sensors, GPS probes, cell phone probes, and other methods used to collect traffic speed information indicate free flow traffic.

• The road has no sensors, and traffic conditions are unknown (they could be congested).

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Naturally, only roads with these sensors or probes will show traffic information. The amount of flow data varies considerably from one city to another. This map display is refreshed continuously. You can only view traffic information in the city where you are located.

NOTE:

• Traffic flow and incident icons are displayed on the 1/2, 1, 2, and 5 mile scales (800 m, 1600 m, 3 km, 8 km scales).

• Not all freeways within a metropolitan area have traffic flow data (colored bands on the side of the freeways) - this is normal, and you cannot assume that a lack of data implies no traffic.

• Not all cities have traffic flow information. See cities listed on page 133.

• Due to freeway maintenance and construction, traffic flow may be available only for one side of a road, or be missing entirely for some portion of the freeway.

• The displayed traffic flow may disagree with information from other audio or Internet-based traffic displays.

• If traffic flow is not showing, verify that the “TRAFFIC” selection for the Icon Bar is ON, and that the icon options for traffic are both ON (see page 66).

Viewing Incident Reports

Incident reports appear as small diamond or circle-shaped icons (see Traffic Display Legend on page 22 for examples). There are three ways to view traffic incidents:

• By voice control, say “Display traffic incidents.”

• Select “Traffic Incidents” from the

Map menu.

• Select an incident icon from the map screen.

NOTE:

The first method is recommended because it works on any scale and requires the minimum input.

Listing Traffic Incidents by Voice Control

From the map screen (any scale), s ay “Display traffic incidents” or “Display traffic list.” A list of all incidents within the metro traffic area will be displayed. Incidents are listed by distance from your current position outward in all directions. To view an incident’s details, select an incident from the list, and push in on the Interface Dial.

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Listing Traffic Incidents from the Map Menu

Select Traffic Incidents from the Map menu. A list of all incidents within the

metro traffic area will be displayed. See Map Menu on page 57 .

No Traffic Incidents within 30 Miles

If you say “Display traffic incidents” or select

Traffic Incidents

incidents within 30 miles of your current location, the following screen will be displayed.

, but there are no

Selecting an Incident Icon from the Map Screen

Zoom in or out so that you are between the 1/2 and 5 mile scales. (The map must be on the 1/2 to 5 mile scales to view the incident icons.) To view the details of a specific incident, use the Interface Dial to position the cursor (round red circle) over the incident icon you are interested in. Then push in on the Interface Dial to view a pop-up box summary describing the incident. To see and hear the incident details, push in on the Interface Dial a second time. To return to your current position map screen, say or select Return. To continue viewing incidents in your “scrolled to” location, press the CANCEL button.

NOTE:

• Incident reports may be displayed on roads that have no traffic flow data available.

• Freeway incident reports can lag behind the actual incident, or remain displayed after an incident has cleared. This is normal, and is dependent on the reporting agency and the speed at which the data is updated.

• The displayed incidents may conflict with information from other audio or Internet-based traffic information displays.

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System Function Diagram

This diagram shows the navigation system features, starting at the center and working outward in layers. The navigation program starts at “Key ON,” and then displays the globe screen (blue). If OK is selected on the Disclaimer screen, the functions in the yellow segments of the diagram become available in the Setup and Information screens. The white segments of the diagram are available anytime, even if you do not select OK.

The items above the map screen show various methods to begin driving to your destination (orange). You are provided with map/voice guidance, routing cautions, and a direction list. While driving to your destination, use the voice control system as much as possible to interact with the navigation, audio, and climate control systems (green).

VOICE:

"HELP"

(ALL)

NUMERIC RATI NG

(pg. 82)

COST (pg. 81)

ENTER (pg. 78)

LIST (pg. 77)

MATH (pg. 79)

CONVERT (pg. 79)

LIST (pg. 81)

SELECT CATEGORY

IMPORT, SEARCH, DELETE (pg. 77)

VOICE: "MENU" (to

(pg. 71)

change route)

VOICE:

SCREEN"

(pg. 77)

"INFORMATION

(pg. 150)

(

INFO

SCREEN (pg. 164)

AUDIO (pg. 155 - 164)

CLIMATE CONTROL

(pg. 153, 154)

KEY TO ZAGAT

RATINGS

CALENDAR

CALCULATOR

MAP LEGEND

MESSAGE

(pg. 77)

NAVI, AUDIO, CLIMATE (pg. 77)

CALL (pg. 82)

"HOW FAR OR LONG

TO THE DESTINATION?"

VOICE:

(pg. 50)

"GO HOME"

PHONEBOOK

VOICE HELP

ROADSIDE

ASSISTANCE

SELECT BAND/

FREQUENCY

VOICE:

(pg. 151)

SELECT A

DESTINATION

INTERFACE DIAL

BUTTON

INFO

(pg. 77)

VOL BALANCE

FUNCTIONS

WITH

(pg. 74)

SELECTED

AUDIO

BUTTON

(pg. 11)

OTHER

AUDIO

BRIGHTNESS

VOICE:

"DISPLAY (OR SAVE)

CURRENT LOCATION"

(pg. 69)

VOICE: "FIND

NEAREST..."

ATM , ETC.

(pg. 152)

KEY

NOT

REAR CAMERA (REVERSE)

ZOOM IN/OUT

(

NOT

SELECTED

BLACK LEVEL (pg. 84)

DESTINATION

(

)

(

SCREEN

SETUP

(FIRST)

CONTRAST (pg. 84)

VOICE:

"WHAT TIME

IS IT?"

(pg. 150)

VOICE:

"MENU" FOR

ENTER

SCREEN

(pg. 27)

)

PRESS

SETUP

BUTTON

SYSTEM INFO.

BRIGHTNESS (pg. 83)

VOLUME (pg. 84)

(pg. 155 - 164)

AFTER RESTART

)

(pg. 83)

COLOR

ACURALINK

GUIDE. PROMPTS (pg. 84)

INTERFACE DIAL (pg. 84)

VOICE:

"AUDIO"

DESTINATION

(RESUME)

(pg. 76)

ADJUSTMENT

VEHICLE

MESSAGES (pg. 108)

VERSION (pg. 108)

CONTINUE

TO THE

GUIDANCE

CLOCK

MENU COLOR (pg. 104)

VOICE:

CLIMATE

FAN, TEMP

(pg. 153, 154)

WAYPOINTS

)

VOICE:

(pg. 61, 151)

VOICE:

(pg. 64, 151)

VIEW TRAFFIC

PERSONAL

BASIC

DAYLIGHT SAV. (pg. 102)

OFF-ROAD TRACKING

CORRECT VEHICLE

POSITION (pg. 103)

ENTER

(pg. 73)

(pg. 23)

UNITS MI/KM (pg. 91)

VOICE RECOG. FEEDBACK

UNVERIFIED (pg. 93)

AVOID AREAS (pg. 97)

TIME ZONE (pg. 101)

(pg. 68, 102)

"ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT"

"HIDE/DISPLAY ICONS"

ROUTING

MAP COLOR (pg. 104)

TRAFFIC

VIEW

(pg. 23)

ADD BOOK (pg. 86)

PINs (pg. 85)

(pg. 91)

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When you press the MENU button, the display changes to:

Address (see page 28) This selection requires you to enter the

city (and possibly the state) and the address that you want to go to.

Address Book (see page 32) This selection allows you to select a

stored address. The system can store up to a combined total of 200 Driver 1 and Driver 2 addresses.

Places (see page 33) The system has been programmed with

the locations of many businesses, parks, hospitals, etc. This selection lets you search these by category, name, phone number, or Zagat 2008 (for restaurants).

Intersection (see page 40) This selection allows you to enter the

names of two intersecting streets in a city. This is useful if you know the general location of your destination, but not the exact address.

Previous Destinations (see page 44) When you enter a destination with any

of the available selections (except Address Book and Go Home), the last 50 destinations are saved by the system. Use this selection to choose a destination again.

NOTE:

If Previous Destinations is grayed out, there are no Previous Destinations entered.

Map Input (see page 45) This selection allows you to point to a

destination on the map using the Interface Dial. This allows you to enter a destination or address that may not be listed in the database.

Today’s Destinations (see page 48) You can enter and sort up to five

destinations and store them in the Today’s Destinations list. You can then use the Today’s Destinations selection.

NOTE:

If Today’s Destinations is grayed out, there are no Today’s Destinations entered.

Go Home (see page 50) This selection allows you to select your

home or a common place as a destination.

NOTE:

If you have no home address entered, the system prompts you for one.

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By Address

After you select Address from the

Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:

Tip:

• When entering an address by voice, it is more efficient to say the city name first, then the street name.

• When entering an address by the Interface Dial, it is usually easier to enter the street first. A city or cities that the street appears in will be displayed. For your convenience, you do not have to enter both city and street.

NOTE:

• If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.

• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 97.

Selecting the State or Province

The state you are in is displayed at the top of the screen. If your desired destination is in another state, select

CHANGE STATE by moving the Interface Dial down.

The display then changes to the Select a state screen. Use the voice control

system and say the name of the state, or rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the state.

Selecting the City

This is helpful if the street runs through several cities, and you know what city includes the street. The city you are in is displayed on the screen. If the city you want is displayed on the screen, say “Select current city.” If your desired destination is in another city, say or enter that city.

By Voice Control:

Say “City” on the Find address by screen, and the display changes to the Say city name screen. Say the city name and the searching will begin.

NOTE:

To improve voice recognition when saying the city name, pronounce the syllables as clearly as possible.

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To enter the city name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO SPELL MODE on the Say city name screen, and the display will change to the Enter city name screen. Say the city name by saying individual letters, or words that represent the letters, one at a time.

The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you, “Please select the number of the input letter from the list,” and the following pop-up box will appear:

You should select a letter by saying the number.

Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page 16 for a list of available words for each letter.

By Interface Dial:

Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen. Use the Interface Dial to enter the name of the city.

The system will display a list of city names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select the number (1-6) of the desired city from the list.

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If the system does not find an exact match, select LIST when you finish entering the name of the city. Most of the cities and towns for that state are listed.

Listings of cities and towns in the nondetailed coverage area may have an asterisk “*” next to their names. If you select one, a pop-up box is displayed saying, “No detailed street data...”, and a street address cannot be entered (see Map Coverage on page 120). Try entering the street first, and then select the city if available.

Select View Dest. Map and use the Interface Dial to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the city will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6.

Selecting the Street

By Voice Control:

After you have selected the city, or if you say “Street” on the Find address

by screen, the display changes to the Say street name screen. Say the street

name and the searching will begin.

To enter the street name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO

SPELL MODE on the Say street name screen, and the display will

change to the Enter street name screen.

Say the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, or words that represent the letters, one at a time.

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You should select a letter by saying the number.

Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page 16 for a list of available words for each letter.

By Interface Dial:

After you have selected the city, or if you selected Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter street name screen. Use the Interface Dial to enter the name of the street (like ELM or 42ND) that is your destination.

To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-

10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US-

18). For state highways, use the two

character state designation (CA-101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (G-2, for example).

Tip:

When entering a street, you do not need to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will automatically determine that for you, based on your entered city and street number.

The system will display a list of street names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select the number (1-6) of the desired street from the list.

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Entering the Street Number

After you have completed the street name, the display changes to the Enter street number screen. Use the voice control system and say the address number as a continuous string of numbers. For example, the address 1527 should be spoken as “One, five, two, seven.” You can also use the Interface Dial to enter the street number.

Some address numbers may not be available on the selected street. For example, let’s say the individual address ranges for a selected street name are 1 20 and 9,000 - 10,000, with an overall range shown on the display of 1 to 10,000. If you try to enter a number outside the individual address ranges such as 500, the system will show this number as unavailable (grayed out).

• When using the Interface Dial, the

system only allows you to choose available address numbers.

• When using voice control, the system beeps if you try to select an unavailable (grayed out) address number.

If you did not select a city in the beginning, the street name you selected might appear in more than one city. The system will give you a list of cities that the street appears in. Select the desired city from the list. The system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

Tip:

If the particular address you want cannot be found, select Map Input on the Enter destination by screen and use the Interface Dial to select the appropriate location on the map (see By

Map Input on page 45). Select View Dest. Map and use the

Interface Dial to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the street will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6.

By Address Book

This selection allows you to choose a personal address entry for a destination. After you select Address Book from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:

If a PIN Number has been set in Setup, the system prompts you to enter your PIN.

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The system then displays a list of the places entered in your personal Address Book. Using the Interface Dial, you can sort the displayed addresses by ALL, BUSINESS, PERSONAL, or by other categories you may create.

Scroll through the list to find your desired destination. After you select it, the system then displays the Calculate

route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

Adding Addresses to the Personal Address Book

There are two ways to enter addresses to the personal Address Book:

• Entering them in the personal Address Book feature in Setup (see page 86).

• Adding them in the Address Book directly from the Calculate route to screen (see page 51).

NOTE:

• Destinations chosen from the Address Book do not show up in Previous Destinations.

• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 97.

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

By Places

After you select Places from the Enter destination by screen, the display

changes to:

There are four ways to find a place or point of interest (POI), by Category,

Name, Phone Number, or ZAGAT

2008.

Let’s assume you want to find a coffee shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”

• If you know the phone number of the

coffee shop, select Phone Number, then enter the 10-digit number with area code. This is the quickest way to find it.

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• The second best method is to select

Category, Restaurant, and type of food. After you select Place Name by Keyword and search method, enter the keyword “Bucks.” The list will include all restaurants that have the letters “bucks” anywhere in the name.

• You can try to enter “Bucks” using

Name, but you may have to search through a list that might include Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc.

NOTE:

• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 97.

• You can enter the desired destination using the voice control system. For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

Finding the Place by Category

The Category option gives you a list of categories or types of businesses to select from with the following screen:

Tip:

If you are not sure of the spelling of a place, the best way to find it is to use the keyword search. Select Category, choose a category and subcategory from the menus, then select Place Name by Keyword, and enter the partial name.

Auto Service

The subcategories are Acura Dealers, Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc.

Banking

The subcategories are ATM, Bank, etc.

Community

The subcategories are Business, City Hall, Civic/Community Center, Convention/Exhibition Center, Court House, Higher Education, Library, Post Office, and School.

Emergency

The subcategories are Hospital, Police Station, Roadside Assistance, etc.

Lodging

The subcategories are Bed & Breakfast, Hotel/Motel, etc.

Leisure

The subcategories are Amusement Park, Golf Course, Historical Monument, Marina, Movie Theater, Museum, Park/ Recreation Area, Performing Arts, Sports Complex, and Tourist Attraction.

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Restaurant

This category is broken down into types of food, giving you a selection by each type: All Types, American, French, Japanese, etc.

The ZAGAT SURVEY for some restaurants is available in the system. See the Information screen, “Key to Zagat Ratings” for an explanation of these ratings (see page 81).

On the Select a place screen, restaurants with a Zagat Rating have a “Z” icon at the end of the line. To list only restaurants with Zagat Reviews, say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2008. You can view the complete Zagat Review for a selected restaurant by selecting the “Z” icon.

By voice, select the “Z” icon by saying “Zagat list number X” (where X is the line number 1-3). Alternatively, use the Interface Dial to first select the line item, and move the dial to the right to view the survey.

Say “Read List” or move the Interface Dial to the right, and the review will be read to you. Say OK or push in on the Interface Dial to display the Calculate route to screen.

NOTE:

Scrolling through the Zagat Review is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

Tip:

When trying to find a specific restaurant, select the category ALL TYPES. Some restaurants may be miscategorized.

NOTE:

For information on the ratings and symbols for Zagat Review, you can also select Key to Zagat Ratings on the

Information screen. See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 81.

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Shopping (Retail)

The subcategories are All Shopping, Accessories/Jewelry, Auto Parts & Electronics, Books/Music/Video, Clothing, Groceries, Home Improvement, Mall/Department Store, Office Supplies/Electronics, Pharmacy/ Drug Store, Pet Food/Supplies, Sewing/ Linen, Shoes/Bags, Sporting Goods, and Toys/Arts/Crafts.

Tip:

When trying to find a specific store, select the category ALL SHOPPING. Some stores may not be in the right category.

Travel

The subcategories are Airport, Automobile Club, Bed & Breakfast, Bus Station, Camping, Commuter Rail Station, Ferry Terminal, Hotel/Motel, Named Place, Park & Ride, Parking Garage/House, Parking Lot, Rental Car Agency, Resort, Rest Area, Ski Area, Tourist Attraction, Tourist Information, Train Station, Travel Agency, Truck Stop/Plaza.

Advanced

If you do not find the category or subcategory you need in the other options, you can find the categories with a keyword. When you select this option, the display changes to the Enter keyword for category screen. Enter the keyword using the Interface Dial.

When the system finds the categories with the keyword you entered, the display changes to the Select a category screen. Select the desired category.

After selecting a category, the system will give you the options of Place

Name by Keyword, Sort by Distance to Travel, City Vicinity, or Place Name with the following

screen:

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Place Name by Keyword

If you do not know the exact name of the destination, you can find the place with a keyword. When you select this option, the display changes to:

You can find your destination with a keyword using the Sort by Distance to Travel option or City Vicinity option.

If you select the Sort by Distance to

Travel option, the Enter keyword for place screen appears. Enter the

keyword using the Interface Dial. If the system does not find an exact match, select LIST when you finish entering the keyword. The system starts searching for places that match the entered keyword. If you see your desired place, select it from the list. If not, scroll through the list to find the desired place.

If you select the City Vicinity option, the Enter city name screen appears. Enter the name of the city using the Interface Dial. The system will display a list of city names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select your desired city name from the list. Once you have selected your desired city name, the Enter keyword for place screen appears. Enter the keyword using the Interface Dial to specify the desired place.

Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

Sort by Distance to Travel

When you select this option, the system gives you a list of all the places in the subcategory. This list is arranged by distance from your current location, with the closest at the top of the list.

The distance and direction to the destination at the top of the list are shown in the screen. The distance shown is straight line distance (as the crow flies), not driving distance. Say or select the number (1-4) of the desired destination from the list.

Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

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City Vicinity

The system allows you to find points of interest in the vicinity of the city you entered. When you select this option, the display changes to Enter city name screen. Enter the name of the city using the Interface Dial. If the system does not find an exact match, select LIST when you finish entering the name of the city. Select a desired city from the list.

Once you have selected the city, the display changes to Enter a place name screen. Enter the name of the place using the Interface Dial.

Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

Place Name

When you select this option, the display changes to Enter a place name screen. Enter your selection, using the Interface Dial.

Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

Finding the Place by Name

The Name option allows you to enter the name of a business, and then shows you a list of businesses with the same or similar names to select from. Use the name option only if you know the exact spelling of the place. If unsure, use the Category option.

Finding the Place by Phone Number

The Phone Number option allows you to select a destination by its telephone number. Only telephone numbers stored in the system under the Places (of business) option are recognized. The system does not contain residential telephone numbers, or numbers you may have entered in your personal Address Book.

Tip:

If you know the phone number of a point of interest (POI), its uniqueness makes it the fastest entry method. When using the voice control system, the entry should be spoken as a continuous string of numbers. For example, the telephone number (310) 555-4000 should be spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five, five, four, zero, zero, zero.”

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Finding the Place by Zagat 2008

The ZAGAT 2008 option allows you to find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating information. The system lets you select the metro area, neighborhood, and food type to search the restaurant you like. After you select the food type, the following display appears:

Name - When you select Name, the restaurants will be listed in alphabetical order.

Food, Decor, Service - When you select Food, Decor, or Service, the restaurant will be listed by rating value.

Cost - When you select Cost, the restaurant will be listed by the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip).

When you select a sorting method, the list of restaurants will appear.

You can see the survey for a listed item by moving the dial to the right, or by saying “Zagat list number X” (where X is the number 1-3).

Once you select a restaurant, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

NOTE:

• Not every type of food is listed in each metro area or neighborhood. Only types of foods that are available in those areas will be listed.

• For details on the ratings and symbols, see Key to Zagat Ratings on page 81.

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By Intersection

After you select Intersection from the

Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:

Tip:

When entering an address, it is usually easier to enter the street first. A city or cities that the street appears in will be displayed. For your convenience, you do not have to enter both city and street.

NOTE:

• If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.

• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 97.

Selecting the State or Province

The state you are in is displayed at the top of the screen. If your desired destination is in another state, select

CHANGE STATE by moving the Interface Dial down.

The display then changes to the Select a state screen. Use the voice control

system and say the name of the state, or rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the state.

Selecting the City

By Voice Control:

Say “City” on the Find intersection by screen, and the display changes to the Say city name screen. Say the city name and searching will begin.

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You should select a letter by saying the number.

Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page 16 for a list of available words for each letter.

By Interface Dial:

Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen. Use the Interface Dial to enter the name of the city.

The system will display a list of city names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select the number (1-6) of the desired city from the list.

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If the system does not find an exact match, select LIST when you finish entering the name of the city. Most of the cities and towns for that state are listed.

Selecting the Street

By Voice Control:

After you have selected the city, or if you say “Street” on the Find intersection by screen, the display changes to the Say street name screen. Say the street name and the searching will begin.

To enter the street name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO

SPELL MODE on the Say street name screen, and the display will

change to the Enter street name screen.

Say the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, or words that represent the letters, one at a time.

After you have completed the first name, the display changes to the Say intersecting street screen. Say the name of the other intersecting street.

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You should select a letter by saying the number.

Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page 16 for a list of available words for each letter.

By Interface Dial:

After you have selected the city, or if you select Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter street name screen. Use the Interface Dial to enter one of the names (like ELM or 42ND) of the intersecting streets.

To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-

10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US-

18). For state highways, use the two

character state designation (CA-101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (G-2, for example).

Tip:

When entering a street, you do not need to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will automatically determine that for you.

The system will display a list of street names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select the number (1-6) of the desired street from the list.

After you have completed the first street name, the display changes to the Enter intersecting street screen. Enter the name of the other intersecting street by saying the item number, or selecting the item number using the Interface Dial.

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If you did not select a city in the beginning, and the intersection appears in more than one city, you will see the Select a city screen. The system will give you a list of cities that the intersection appears in. Select the desired city from the list. If more than one intersection appears in the city, select the desired intersection from the Select an intersection screen. The system then displays the Calculate

route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

Tip:

If the particular intersection you want cannot be found, select Map Input and use the Interface Dial to select the appropriate location on the map (see By

Map Input on page 45).

Select View Dest. Map and use the Interface Dial to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the street will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6.

By Previous Destinations

Every time you route to a destination, that destination is saved by the system. Up to 50 destinations can be stored. Select Previous Destinations from the Enter destination by screen to choose one of those destinations.

After you select Previous Destinations, the display lists the last 50 destinations entered, with the most recent appearing first.

NOTE:

•If Previous Destinations is

grayed out, there are no Previous Destinations entered.

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• When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destinations list entries are stored to this list, beginning with the date (e.g., item 1 shown on the previous screen).

• Because both the Home address and personal Address Book list can be protected by a PIN, they do not show up in the previous destination list.

Scroll through the list and say the line number (1-6) of the destination, or select the desired destination you want.

Once you select the desired destination, the system then displays the Calculate

route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

NOTE:

• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 97.

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

By Map Input

After you select Map Input from the

Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:

NOTE:

• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 97.

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

Showing the Map of Current Position

The Current Position selection assumes that you are looking for a destination in the immediate area. The display changes to:

The red arrow indicates your vehicle position. Find your desired destination by moving the Interface Dial left, right, up, or down. The map and crosshairs will move in the same direction.

The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the Interface Dial. The scale will decrease each time you push in on the Interface Dial, until Select a destination appears at the top of the screen.

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If desired, rotate the

knob

to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs in the desired icon, map feature, or road, push in on the

Interface Dial

location will appear at the top of the screen.

NOTE:

The selected icon or road segment is displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or less map scale.

If this is the desired address, push in on the Interface Dial again. If not, use the Interface Dial to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on the Interface Dial again to display the new address.

Interface Dial

. The address of the

If you select a single icon or road segment within the target mark, the following screen appears. Select Set as Dest. to calculate a route to the selected destination.

If you select multiple icons within the cursor radius, the following screen appears. Select an item from the list. Then select OK to calculate a route to the selected destination.

Showing the Map of City

With the City selection, the display changes to the Enter city name screen.

When you have entered the desired city, the display changes to a map. The starting location will be the central position in the selected city.

See Showing the Map of Current Position on page 45 for instructions on finding and entering your desired destination.

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Showing the Map of State

With the State selection, the display changes to the Select a state screen.

After you select the desired state, the display changes to a map of the state, with the crosshairs located near the middle.

Use the Interface Dial to move the crosshairs to the area of the state close to your intended destination. If desired, rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs in the desired area, push in on the Interface Dial. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen.

NOTE:

The selected icon or road segment is displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or less map scale.

If this is the desired address, push in on the Interface Dial again. If not, use the Interface Dial to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on the Interface Dial again to display the new address.

If you selected a single icon or road segment, select Set as Dest. to calculate a route to the selected destination. If you selected multiple icons within the cursor radius, select an item from the list. Then select OK to calculate a route to the selected destination.

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Showing the Map of Continental USA

With the Continental USA selection, the display changes to:

Use the Interface Dial to move the crosshairs to the area of the country close to your intended destination. Then push in on the Interface Dial.

If desired, rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs on the desired icon, map feature, or road, push in on the Interface Dial. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen.

NOTE:

The selected icon or road segment is displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or less map scale.

If this is the desired address, push in on the Interface Dial again. If not, use the Interface Dial to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on the Interface Dial again to display the new address.

By Today’s Destinations

You can create a “trip” by combining up to five destinations previously selected on the Calculate route to screen.

Select Today’s Destinations from the Enter destination by screen and the display changes to:

NOTE:

If Today’s Destinations is grayed out, there are no Today’s Destinations entered.

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Editing Today’s Destinations List

If you change your plans, you can modify the Today’s Destinations list order by distance, or by order of entry.

Say or select Sort by Entry to sort the list by the entry order, and say or select Sort by Distance to sort the list by the distance order. To delete a destination, say or select DELETE and the display changes to Select a destination to delete screen. Select the destination to delete. Say or select DONE to perform the deletion, and the display returns to the previous screen. To cancel the deletion, press the CANCEL button.

NOTE:

For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

Adding Destinations to the List

After you have used any of the other selections from the Enter destination by screen to select a destination, the display changes to:

To add this to the Today’s Destinations list, select ADD TO Today’s Dest.

NOTE:

If ADD TO Today’s Dest. is grayed out, the Today’s Destinations list is already full (five destinations have been stored).

The display then changes to show you all the current entries on the Today’s Destinations list. Select DONE to return to the Enter destination by screen.

The system automatically sorts the destinations stored in the Today’s Destinations list for the best path.

If the displayed list shows your plans, select the first destination. The system will guide you to the destination according to the order of the list. When you reach the destination, it will be automatically removed from the list.

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NOTE:

When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destinations list entries are stored to the Previous Destinations list, beginning with the date (e.g., item 1 shown below). This entry contains all the destinations that were included in the Today’s Destinations itinerary. This allows you to reselect the entire Today’s Destinations content at a later date.

By Go Home

Selecting Go Home from the Enter destination by screen takes you home

or to a frequently used address you have chosen. The displayed address will correspond to which Remote Keyless Entry (Driver 1, Driver 2) is being used.

If a PIN Number has been set, the system prompts you to enter your PIN. Say or enter your PIN. The system will then display the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

If a PIN Number has not been set, the system displays the Calculate route to screen after you select Go Home (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51).

NOTE:

• To edit Home Address, see Home Address in System Setup on page 89.

• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 97.

• PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN, make sure you remember it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer will have to reset it for you.

• If a PIN is desired, enter it using the Personal preference PIN number feature in Setup. See page 89 for information on entering your PIN number.

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Driving to Your Destination

A route typically has three phases.

• Initial route calculation (Calculate route to screen) (see page 51).

• Change the route while en route (see page 71).

• Resume the route when restarting the engine (see Continue Trip Screen on page 75).

Calculate Route to Screen

Say or select OK. The system calculates the route using the method shown on the screen (see Map Screen on page 54).

NOTE:

• Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 97.

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice

Command Index on page 150.

Further selections from the Calculate route to screen include:

ADD TO Address Book

Allows you to add the destination to your Address Book. See By Address Book on page 32.

NOTE:

If the button is grayed out, the destination is already stored in your Address Book.

ADD TO Today’s Destinations

Allows you to add the destination to your Today’s Destinations list. See By Today’s Destinations on page 48.

NOTE:

If the button is grayed out, the Today’s Destinations list is already full (five destinations have been stored).

CALL

Dials the number on the screen when available. See Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® on page 18.

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Changing Routing Method

The system lets you select the way you want to drive to your destination. Before selecting OK to calculate a route, you can change the routing method by moving the Interface Dial down. The route choices will appear in the address box.

NOTE:

When you are en route and want to change the routing method, press the

MENU button, and select Change Routing Method on the Change

route by screen.

• “Direct Route” (the factory default) is the route that is the quickest (least time) and is usually the best choice. If you choose any other method, it becomes the new default for all future routing. Make sure to check the routing method if the displayed route is not what you expected to see.

• “Easy Route” produces a route with the least turns.

• “Maximize Freeways,” “Minimize Freeways,” and “Minimize Toll Roads” are also available.

NOTE:

• If the keyless remotes are unlinked (guest mode), changes to the routing method are not saved.

• If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then “Minimize Freeways” and “Minimize Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is normal.

The generated route may not be the route you would choose. For safety reasons, the system generally applies the following rules to your route:

• It tries to avoid shortcuts through residential areas.

• Right turns are favored over left turns or U-turns.

• Restricted turns (turns that cannot be made during certain hours) are not used for routing.

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Viewing the Routes

Selecting View Routes on the Calculate route to screen allows you to scroll through and view the various routes (Direct, Easy, Maximize Freeways, etc.) to your destination. If you select View Routes, the display changes to:

NOTE:

• The selected route method and pertinent details are shown at the top of the screen.

• It may take several minutes (the system displays an hourglass while it is calculating) to show all route methods, and it is not unusual for the different methods to pick the same route. Voice commands cannot be used while the system is calculating.

• If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then “Minimize Toll Roads” and “Minimize Freeways” may be grayed out. This is normal.

• Zoom IN/OUT to view route details or traffic conditions is not available on this screen. After you choose a route method, you can then zoom in or out on the map screen to view your route in details.

Say or select SUMMARY to display the distance and time to go for each route. Based on the route data, you can change the routing method by rotating the Interface Dial knob. Once you confirm your selection, say the number of the desired routing method or push in on the Interface Dial.

NOTE:

Distances and times shown for each method are approximate.

After calculating the route with the new method, the system displays a map of your current location. The calculated route will be highlighted as a blue line, and a voice prompt will tell you how to proceed along the highlighted route. Push in on the Interface Dial and select Voice to have the guidance repeated.

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Viewing the Destination Map

Selecting View Dest. Map displays a map of the destination vicinity. Press the CANCEL or NAVI BACK button to return. You can view the destination map anytime while en route by saying, “Display destination map.”

Map Screen

When you select OK on the Calculate route to screen, the map screen

appears, showing your highlighted route in real time.

Route Line

When driving to a destination on verified roads in a metropolitan area, the route line is displayed as a blue line. When driving in rural areas on unverified streets (light brown color), the route line changes to either a blue dotted “vector line” pointing to your destination, or a blue-pink line. See Unverified Area Routing on page 93 for a detailed explanation of how to enable unverified routing, and the related cautions and disclaimers.

NOTE:

• You can always view the entire route by simply saying, “Display entire route.”

• When your route line uses streets that display traffic information, the route line may consist of orange or red segments. This is normal. See Traffic

Display Legend on page 22, and Viewing Flow Data on page 23.

“Vector line” (unverified routing off)

Blue-pink unverified route line (unverified routing on)

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Map Orientation

(see page 62)

Streets

(see Map Overview on page 6, or Unverified Area Routing on

page 93)

Interstates or Freeways Verified Streets Unverified Streets

“Breadcrumbs”

(see Off-road Tracking on page 68)

Vehicle Position

(see page 69)

Current Street

(see page 6)

Current Map Scale

(see page 61)

Map Scale Adjustment

(Mile or km per half-inch appears only when you zoom in or out by rotating the Interface Dial knob.) (see page 61)

Driving to Your Destination

Direction of Destination (when en route) (see page 57)

Distance to Destination

(see page 57)

Time to Destination

(see page 57)

Waypoint (see page 72)

Blue Line

Calculated route (see page 54)

Map Menu (see page 57) (Push in on the Interface Dial to view.)

NOTE:

See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation (see page 81).

Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 63)

Honda Dealer Hospital Grocery Store Gas Station Hotel/Lodging Parking Garage Freeway Exit Information

One-Way Traffic Icon (1/20 mile scale only) (see page 63)

Destination Icon (see page 62) Map Features

: Park : Hospital : Shopping Mall : Golf Course : Airport/Stadium/Business

NOTE:

If you move the Interface Dial over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.

Acura Dealer School Restaurant ATM Parking Lot Post Office

: W ater Area : Cemetery : University : Indian Reservation

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Guidance Screen

The guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route information. Many of the icons and screen features are similar to those on the map screen. While driving to your destination, press the MAP/GUIDE button to switch between the map and guidance screens. The guidance screen shows you:

Milestone to Destination - The position of the small circular icon shows your trip progress. As you get closer to your destination, the indicator will approach “DEST.”

Vehicle Heading - The black portion of the compass symbol indicates north.

NOTE:

• The map and voice guidance in unverified areas differ from those in verified areas.

• Current maneuvers and those within 1000 feet will show on the Countdown bar, indicating the distance until the next maneuver.

Guidance Screen Legend

Milestone to Destination (see page 56)

Vehicle Heading (black indicates north) (see page 62)

Direction of Destination, “as the crow flies” (see page 57)

Distance to Next Driving Maneuver

Street Name of Next Driving Maneuver

Scroll: to view guidance maneuvers

(move Interface Dial up or down)

Current Street (see page 6)

Time to Destination (see page 57)

Distance to Destination (see page 57)

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Distance and Time to Destination

When you select a destination, the distance to the destination is the actual road distance of the calculated route, and not “as the crow flies.” When viewing a list of destinations (points of interest), such as restaurants, the distance is “as the crow flies” (see Sort by Distance to Travel on page 37).

The displayed time to the destination may differ from the actual travel time because the time is calculated based on the posted road speed data and your current speed. If part of your route includes unverified roads, the “distance” and “time to go” for that portion is estimated using 25 mph as an average speed.

Map Menu

When the map screen is displayed, pressing in on the Interface Dial displays the Map menu. If the map is scrolled, the Map menu will not appear. Move the Interface Dial left or press the CANCEL button to return to the basic map screen.

Voice - Button shown if currently en route. Select to hear the next guidance maneuver (see page 58).

North-up/Heading-up - Select Heading-up or North-up button to change map orientation. See Map Orientation on page 62 for details. On scales greater than 1 mile, this button is grayed out (North-up only mode).

New Messages - Button indicates that there are AcuraLink messages for you to read. These messages consist of quick tips and other information communicated to you by Acura. If the button is grayed out, you have no messages. See page 76 for more information on this feature.

Directions - Button shown if currently en route. Select to see a list of directions to your destination (see page 58).

Show Icon on Map - Allows you to select the icons displayed on the map (for a thorough description of this feature, see Showing Icons on the Map on page 66).

By voice control, you can select the icon by saying the name of the icon (“gas station,” “ATM,” etc.). Say the icon name again to turn the icon off.

Traffic Incidents - Select this button to display a list of the traffic incidents around your current position or on your current route. You can view this same list by saying “Display traffic incidents.” See page 24 for a discussion of this feature.

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Voice Guidance Prompts

As you get near the maneuver, you will hear a voice reminder and see a pop-up window showing you the maneuver. The number of reminders that you will hear before a maneuver is determined by Guidance Prompts in Setup on page 84.

With the factory default (NORMAL), typically you will hear two prompts:

• The first is about 1/4 mile from the maneuver.

• The final prompt is close to your actual turn.

If the distance between the next two driving maneuvers is very small, both maneuvers are displayed on the screen in a single window, and the voice will remind you of both of them at the same time.

NOTE:

• You can say “Voice” at any time, or

select Voice after pushing on the Interface Dial to be reminded of the next maneuver. For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

• Typically, a pop-up guidance window shows your next turn, and a voice guidance prompt is heard. The timing of these prompts varies, depending on the type of road you are on, and the distance to your next maneuver.

When given guidance in unverified areas, the words “if possible” are inserted before each guidance prompt. See Unverified Area Routing on page 93 for more details about unverified routing.

Direction List

If you select Directions from the Map menu, the display changes to:

NOTE:

• The map and voice guidance in unverified areas differ from those in verified areas. See Unverified Area Routing on page 93.

• Only maneuvers that occur at freeway exits or contain freeway exit information will show the exit info icon (“i” icon) on the right end of the items in the direction list. If no exit info icon is shown on the list, the

EXIT INFO is not displayed.

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You can see the direction list and the distance to each maneuver. Press the MAP/GUIDE button or the CANCEL button to return to the previous screen.

You can scroll through the direction list screen by screen by moving the Interface Dial up or down, or one instruction at a time by rotating the Interface Dial knob.

EXIT INFO (Freeway Exit Information)

You can search freeway exit information and add new destinations or waypoints to the calculated route as a new destination or waypoint. The exit info icon (“i” icon) on the right end of the items in the direction list indicates that there is freeway exit information available. Say or select EXIT INFO, and choose the exit and place to set as a new destination or waypoint.

On the map screen, you can display freeway exit information using the Interface Dial. The exit info icon will only be displayed on the map screen if there is any freeway exit information available. Choose the 1/4, 1/2, or 1 mile scale, then move the crosshairs to the desired exit info icon and push in on the Interface Dial. Choose a place from the list and set it as a new destination or waypoint.

NOTE:

To turn on “Freeway exit information” on the map screen, display the icon bar and select the“i” icon (see page 66).

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Split-Screen Guidance

When en route to a destination, you have two display options: single-screen mode (the factory default) and splitscreen mode.

Single-screen mode - A map is displayed with occasional guidance pop-up windows as you approach a maneuver.

Split-screen mode - The map is always displayed on the left of the screen, and the maneuver or direction list is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen.

Guidance mode can be changed in either Setup (see Guidance Mode on page 100), or by accessing the icon bar (see CHANGE GUIDANCE MODE on page 66).

When you get near the maneuver, the map screen changes to:

On the map screen, the location of the maneuver is marked with a small yellow square. The guidance window is simply an enlargement of the area indicated by the yellow square. After you complete the maneuver, the display returns to a full map screen when the single-screen mode is set, or to a map and direction list screen when the split-screen mode is set.

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Map Scale

Rotate the Interface Dial knob or say a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 151) to change the scale of the map. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a view of a wider area. After changing the scale, give the system a few moments to update the display.

Functions available at various map scales

Map Scale (English and Metric)

For selecting units, see page 91. POI icon symbols (like ATM) page 63 XX

Breadcrumbs (off-road tracking dots) Freeway exit information icons page 63 XXX One-way traffic icon page 63 X Unverified road display (light brown) Map orientation “Heading-up” page 62 XXXXX Map orientation “North-up” page 62 XXXXXXXXXXX Map features (like park, golf course) Avoid area shown on map page 97 XXX Avoid area scales (when creating) page 97 XXX Waypoint “flag” icons page 72 XXXXXXXXXXX Traffic speed / incident page 22 XXXX

page 68 XXXX

page 93 XXX

page 55 XXXXXXXXXX

NOTE:

• You can change between miles or kilometers in Setup (see Units on page 91).

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

1/20 mi.

1/8 mi. 1/4mi. 1/2 mi. 1 mi. 2 mi. 5 mi. 15 mi. 50 mi. 150 mi. 350 mi.

80 m 200 m 400 m 800 m

1.6 km

3 km 8 km 24 km 80 km

240 km 560 km

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Map Orientation

The map can be orientated two ways:

• North-up: North pointing up as you would normally view a paper map.

• Heading-up: The map constantly rotates so the road you are driving on always points up (as you see the road through your front windshield).

“North Up”

“Heading Up”

NOTE:

The red arrow in both heading symbols always shows the direction north.

Push in on the Interface Dial on the map or guidance screen and select

North-up or Heading-up to switch between the available orientation, or say “Display heading up” or “Display north up.”

In the larger map scales (above 1 mile or

1.6 kilometer), the map is always oriented with north facing upward. You cannot change the orientation.

To view other areas on the map, move the Interface Dial left, right, up, or down. The map will shift in that direction. To return the map to your current location, press either the MAP/

GUIDE, the CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button on the steering wheel.

The display automatically changes to the map screen when you reach your destination. Press the MENU button to return to the Enter destination by screen.

NOTE:

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

• If you are en route and the Interface Dial is moved, the “Time to Destination” and “Distance to Destination” indications are replaced with an indicator showing distance from the current vehicle location.

Destination Icon

The destination icon only shows the approximate location of the destination. This occurs because a city block can have as many as 100 possible addresses (for example, the 1400 block is followed by the 1500 block). Most cities use only a portion of the 100 possible addresses (for example, in the 1400 block, the addresses may only go up to 1425 before the 1500 block starts). Therefore, the address 1425 will be shown a quarter of the way down the block by the system instead of near the end of the block where the destination is actually located.

Tip:

When en route, you can view a map showing your destination. Using voice control, say “Display destination map.”

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Various Other Icons

Landmark Icons

Landmark icons are shown in the map screen on the 1/20 and 1/8 mile scales or 80 and 200 meter scales. The Freeway Exit information is displayed on the 1/4, 1/2, and 1 mile scales. The icons are:

Honda Dealer Hospital Grocery Store Gas Station Hotel/Lodging Parking Garage Freeway Exit Information

Acura Dealer School Restaurant ATM Parking Lot Post Office

Incident Icons

Incident icons are displayed on the 1/2 through 5 mile scales. The icons are:

Accident/Incident Construction

Weather

One-Way Traffic Icon

The one-way traffic icons (see Map Screen Legend on page 55) are only

shown on the 1/20 mile scale and only when turned on in ICON OPTIONS (see page 66).

Some icons can be turned on or off; you can either display them or hide them by pushing in on the Interface Dial on the map or guidance screen and select Show Icon on Map (see page 66), or by using voice commands (see page 150). You can select most landmark or traffic icons with the Interface Dial to display the icon’s information. See the table on the following page for exceptions.

NOTE:

• The same icon list can be viewed on

the screen by selecting Map Legend from the Information screen.

• When there are overlapping landmark icons, a list of the points of interest (POIs) is displayed.

• If the keyless remotes are unlinked (guest mode), the displayed icon changes are not saved.

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

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For some icons, you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Acura Dealer are always shown. The table below shows the features for each icon type. Some Points of Interest (POIs) like Police Stations are not shown as an icon, but you can still locate the nearest one with the voice command, “Find nearest Police Station.”

Landmark icon

POI type

Honda/Acura dealer Yes, always No No Yes Yes Hospital Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ATM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Gas station*1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Restaurants*2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Post office Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Grocery store*1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hotel*1/ Lodging Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Police station No icon No icon No No Yes Shopping, Tourist attraction, Bank No icon No icon No No Yes Parking garage/Parking lot Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Freeway exit information Yes Yes Yes Yes (choose POI) No

Icon can be manually displayed

Icon can be manually hidden

Icon selection by voice

Icon can be selected as a destination on the map screen with the

Interface Dial

*1. When gas stations, hotels, and convenience stores are selected for view on the map, some icons are shown as “brand icons.” *2. When selecting Restaurant on the Select category for icon settings screen (see Icon Options on page 66), specialty typ es

of restaurants, like Chinese or Italian, can be individually displayed or hidden. See Show Icon on Map on page 149. Also see the Voice Command Index on page 150 for the “Display,” “Hide,” and “Find” commands.

POI can be found on the map screen using voice command “Find...”

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Incident icon

POI type

Traffic speed Yes Yes Yes No No Traffic incident Yes Yes Yes N o Yes *1 One-way traffic icon Yes Yes Yes No No

Icon can be manually displayed

Icon can be manually hidden

Icon selection by voice

Icon can be selected as a destination on the map screen with the

Interface Dial

*1.You can display the nearest traffic incidents by saying, “Display traffic incidents.”

POI can be found on the map screen using voice command “Find...”

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Showing Icons on the Map

Selecting Show Icon on Map from the Map menu (see page 57) displays the following screen:

The screen consists of the following items:

Icon Bar (curved row of icon symbols)

The icon bar allows you to manually select the icons that are displayed on the map (see page 63 for a list of these icons). In the screen above, traffic, gas stations, and restaurants are selected. Rotate the Interface Dial knob and push in to select (goes blue) or remove them (goes gray). You can also display or hide the same icons by using the “Display” or “Hide” voice commands (see page 151).

CURRENT LOCATION

(Interface

Dial Left)

This allows you to display and/or save your current location. See page 69 for more information.

ICON OPTIONS

(Interface Dial

Right)

This feature allows you to “fine tune” some of the icons on the Icon bar (see Icon Options for more information).

CHANGE GUIDANCE MODE (Interface Dial Down)

When en route, this item allows you to select between a single-scree n (with occasional pop-up guidance windows), or a split-screen (containing one-half map and one-half guidance/directions list window). See page 60 for an explanation of this feature, and see page 100 for Setup.

Exit Screen

Press the CANCEL button to return to the map screen.

Icon Options

Selecting ICON OPTIONS from the Icon bar displays the following screen:

This feature allows you to “fine tune” some of the icons on the Icon bar. The four icon choices, “Parking” (lot or garage), “Restaurant” (specific type or types of food), “Other Icons” (hospitals, schools, etc.), and “Traffic” (traffic speed or incident), can each be tailored to your needs.

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For instance, let’s assume that your hospital is not displayed on the map, and you want to make sure that your settings are correct. You would do the following:

• First, you would ensure that the

“OTHER ICON” button on the Icon bar is blue (see Icon Bar on page 66).

• Second, you select ICON OPTIONS

and verify that the hospital option is also on (blue). This procedure is explained below.

If you select Other Icons from the Select category for icon settings screen, the other icon options are displayed:

In the example above, only POST OFFICE and SCHOOL are selected and will show up on the map. To also see HOSPITAL on the map, this would need to be turned on by first selecting it and then pushing in on the Interface Dial to select it so it appears as below.

Exit, and save your settings by moving the Interface Dial to the right (DONE).

NOTE:

• When viewing the map screen, you can turn some icons on using voice control.

• See Voice Command Index on page 151 for the available “Display” and “Hide” icon command.

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Going Off the Route

If you leave the calculated route, “Recalculating...” is displayed at the top of the screen. The system will recalculate the route from your current location and direction to the desired destination, and then give you a new route instruction. This is done automatically if you have set Rerouting to AUTOMATIC Setup screen (second) (see page 92).

If the Rerouting option in Setup is set to MANUAL, “Off route” appears at the top of the screen when you leave the calculated route. Say “Recalculate” or select Recalculation whenever you want the system to perform a recalculation.

on the

Off-road Tracking

If you drive more than half a mile from a mapped road, “Not on a digitized road” appears at the bottom of the screen.

The

map

series of dots (breadcrumbs) to show the path you have taken if

Tracking

is set to ON (see page 102).

screen starts displaying a

on the

Off-road

Setup

screen (second)

By following the dots, you can backtrack to the mapped road you originally left. “Breadcrumbs” may occasionally be displayed in urban areas, such as large parking lots in shopping malls, or in new subdivisions where the roads are not yet in the database. In other cases, you may see dots if the system temporarily goes off route, like in a parking garage where the GPS signal is unavailable.

These dots appear only in the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 mile (or 80, 200, 400, and 800 meter) map scales. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to change scales if necessary.

Tracking continues for approximately 150 miles; dots at the beginning of the trail will start disappearing when you exceed that distance. When you reach a mapped road, the system stops displaying dots.

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Viewing/Saving the Current Location

Whenever you are on a map screen, you can always obtain your current location either by pushing in on the Interface Dial, selecting Show Icon on Map, and selecting Current Location, or by using the voice control system and saying “Display current location.” A screen pops up which shows the address of your current location, as well as the latitude, longitude, and elevation.

NOTE:

• Save is not available when the

keyless remotes are unlinked (guest mode).

• The elevation will not appear when the system is temporarily lacking proper GPS information. The system elevation may not agree with elevations shown on roadside elevation signs, and may fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.

You can store the current location for later use. It does not change or cancel your current route.

For example, you are following the system’s directions to get to a destination. While sitting at a stoplight you notice a store on the corner, but do not have time to visit it right now. You can save the location to select as a destination at a later date.

To save the location, say “Save current location” or select Save on the Current

location screen. The Edit address book screen with the current location

data will appear. You can edit the name, phone number, or category name to be saved in your personal Address Book.

After the location is saved, select Return to return to the map screen. You can then use Address Book from the Enter destination by screen to select the saved location and return to the same spot.

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Pop-Ups and Disclaimers

When you say “OK” in the Calculate Route to screen, or if you change your

route, the system checks your route and provides you with pop-up messages for the following situations:

• Your route takes you into an area that you previously set as an “Avoid Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on page 97).

• Your route passes near or bypasses unverified areas (see Unverified Area Routing on page 93).

• Your route includes unverified areas (see Unverified Area Routing on page 93).

• You are about to enter an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 93).

• You actually entered an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 93).

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Changing the Route

While en route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different destination, or cancel your current destination. To change your present route, you can do any of the following:

Say “Menu,” or press the MENU button to view the Change route by screen:

• Cancel current route (page 71)

• Change routing method (page 71)

• Detour (page 72)

• Avoid streets (page 72)

• Search waypoint on route (page 72)

• Delete waypoint (page 73)

• Back to current route (page 73) Choose a different destination (other

methods) by:

• Saying “Find nearest...” to find a POI (page 74).

• Saying “Go home” (page 74).

• Using the Interface Dial to select a

different POI or address on the map (page 74).

•Pressing the MENU button twice to

get to the Enter destination by screen (page 75).

Change Route By Screen

Pressing the MENU button displays the Change route by screen:

Cancel Current Route

Cancels the current route (and any waypoints) and returns you to the map screen.

Change Routing Method

From the Change route by screen, if you say or select Change Routing

Method, then the Select routing method screen is displayed. See

Changing Routing Method on page 52 for details.

NOTE:

If the keyless remotes are unlinked (guest mode), changes to the routing method are not saved.

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Detour

Calculates a detour route for you if you encounter an unexpected obstacle such as a closed road or extremely heavy traffic congestion. If a detour is selected, the system will attempt to recalculate a new route, avoiding the next 2 miles (while on a freeway) or 1/2 mile (while on a surface street).

Avoid Streets

From the Change route by screen, if you say or select Avoid Streets, the system displays a list of streets that will get you to your destination. This feature allows you to avoid a street or streets along your route. This is helpful if you know of road construction, closures, or excessive traffic along the route. Simply select the street or streets you wish to avoid. You cannot avoid your current street, or the streets of your waypoint(s) or destination (system beeps if selected).

NOTE:

Although you can choose streets to avoid, you cannot choose specific streets you want to use.

Search Waypoint on Route

Waypoints allow you to add an interim “pit stop” while traveling to a destination. For instance, you may want to stop for gas or food, and then continue on to your destination. Although you can enter up to five waypoints at a time, typically you may never use more than one at a time. Waypoints are routed to in the order they were entered (number 1 first, etc.), with your final destination routed to last. If you wish to create a custom route of several destinations, and then control the order of routing, the function “Today’s Destinations” is probably a better choice (see By Today’s Destinations on page 48).

When you enter waypoints, they appear on the map screen as small red flags numbered 1-5.

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Adding Waypoint

From the Change route by screen, if you say or select Search Waypoint

on Route, then the Select a search method screen is displayed. Select

either Places Along the Route or Places Around the Destination.

Next, select your “Waypoint Category,” then follow the menu prompts to select a destination. When the system performs a search from Places Along the Route, it displays matches that lie within a corridor on either side and in front of you along your route.

From Places Around the Destination, the system displays matches in a spiral pattern outward from the destination. The search “corridor” distance value can be changed in Edit Waypoint Search Area in Setup (see page 99).

To add another waypoint, press the MENU button and repeat the procedure. If Search Waypoint on Route is grayed out, the maximum of five waypoints has been entered.

NOTE:

The system does not allow you to select the roads you want to use to get to a destination. However, after you enter a destination, you can select intersections or POI waypoints that the system will use to tailor your route.

Delete Waypoint

From the Change route by screen, if you say “Delete” or select Delete

Waypoint, then the Select a waypoint to delete screen is displayed. Say the

line number of the waypoint(s) you wish to delete, or select them by using the Interface Dial. Say or select DONE to return to the map screen.

The route is recalculated to reflect the changes you made to the waypoint(s).

Back to Current Route

Returns you to the original map screen.

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Changing Your Destination

There are four methods by which you can change or add a waypoint to your route. These are:

Find Nearest (Voice command)

From the map screen, say one of the “Find Nearest...” voice commands to locate the nearest gas station, ATM, restaurant, or other point of interest. See the “Find Nearest” voice commands listing on page 152.

Go Home (Voice command)

From the map screen, say “Go home.” If you have entered a “Go home” address, then the system will display a confirmation screen.

Using Interface Dial to Change Destination

While following a calculated route, you can select a new destination with the map screen and the Interface Dial.

With the map screen displayed, use the Interface Dial to move the position icon. It will change to crosshairs. Use the Interface Dial to position the crosshairs on your desired new destination, street, or icon, then push in on the Interface Dial. The Select a place screen or a pop-up menu will be displayed.

NOTE:

The Select a place screen will be displayed when the crosshairs are positioned near multiple icons or locations. A pop-up menu will be displayed when the crosshairs are positioned on a particular street, icon, or location.

If this is not your desired new destination, press the CANCEL button or the NAVI BACK button to return to the map screen. Reposition the crosshairs with the Interface Dial, then push in on the Interface Dial again to see the new address.

When the Select a place screen is displayed, select an item from the list, and the Calculate route to screen is displayed. Then select OK and push in on the Interface Dial. You can select either Set as New Destination or Set as Waypoint for your specified position.

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When the pop-up menu is displayed, select Set as Dest. to set your location as a replacement destination, or Set as Waypoint to set as a waypoint.

The system will return to the map screen and recalculate the route to your new destination or waypoint.

NOTE:

When you scroll the map screen while en route to a destination, some voice controls will not function. These include:

• Display “Heading up”

• Display “North up”

Entering a Destination from the Menu Screen (while en route)

If you say “Menu” or press the MENU button twice, the system displays the Enter destination by screen. Follow the procedure described in Entering a Destination, which begins on page 27.

When the Calculate route to screen is displayed, select OK and push in on the

Interface Dial. You can select either Set as New Destination or Set as Waypoint for your specified position.

When the pop-up menu is displayed, select Set as Dest. to set your location as a replacement destination, or Set as Waypoint to set as a waypoint.

The system will return to the map screen, and recalculate the route to your specified new destination or waypoint.

Continue Trip Screen

If you restart the vehicle without having completed your prior trip, you will see the following screen:

• To continue to your destination or

other waypoints, say or select OK.

• To cancel your destination, press the

CANCEL button or the NAVI BACK button on the steering wheel,

or using the voice control system, say “Cancel” or “Back.”

• If you wish to change the routing

method, say or select CHANGE

METHOD by moving the Interface Dial down.

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• For additional information on changing the routing method, see Changing Routing Method on page 52.

NOTE:

The Continue trip to screen will not appear when the keyless remotes are unlinked (guest mode). In this case, select your destination from the Previous Destinations list. See page 44.

AcuraLink Messages

AcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link between you and Acura. AcuraLink messages are displayed on the navigation screen. Working through the XM Satellite Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle’s navigation, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and audio systems to send and receive several kinds of message. These include:

• Operating tips and information on your vehicle’s features.

• Important recall and safety information.

• Maintenance information to keep your vehicle in top condition.

• Diagnostic information to provide information about any problems with your vehicle.

NOTE:

• See your vehicle Owner’s manual for more details on this feature.

• AcuraLink relies on a satellite signal. It will not work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska.

When service information is received from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an envelope icon is displayed in the upper right corner of the navigation screen.

The Interface Dial controls most AcuraLink functions. For more information on AcuraLink, refer to:

• The Quick Start Guide for features and a function overview.

• The vehicle Owner’s manual for a detailed explanation of the system.

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Information Screen

When you say “Information” or press the INFO button, the display changes to:

NOTE:

• If some items appear to be grayed out and cannot be selected, it is because you did not select OK on the initial

Disclaimer screen. See System Start- up on page 17.

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

Messages

See AcuraLink Messages on page 76.

Cellular Phonebook

The Cellular Phonebook option allows you to store up to 1,000 names and 10,000 phone numbers in the phonebook of Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) from your cellular phonebook. With HFL, you can then automatically dial any name or number in the phonebook. Say or select Cellular Phonebook from the Information screen, and the display changes to:

NOTE:

• For more information on this feature, see your vehicle Owner’s manual.

• For questions about the HFL Cellular Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink customer support at (888) 528-7876, or visit www.acura.com/ handsfreelink.

Calendar

The Calendar option allows you to enter events and be reminded of them in the future. When you say or select Calendar, the system shows the calendar with the current calendar day highlighted.

Dates with an icon indicate there is a scheduled entry for that date.

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You can scroll through the calendar day by day by rotating the Interface Dial knob, or select the day by voice. When you move the Interface Dial up or down, you can also scroll through the calendar week by week. To change the month, say “Next month” or “Previous month,” or move the Interface Dial right or left.

Entering Your Schedule

Set your schedule by selecting the day on the calendar, and the display changes to:

Reminder

The default for Reminder is ON. This allows the system to remind you of the calendar item the next time you start the vehicle. See System Start-up on page 17.

Edit Date

This allows you to move your calendar entry to a different date. If you say or select Edit Date, the Calendar screen is displayed with existing entries grayed out. Select a new day and the display returns to the Edit schedule screen with a new date.

Edit Title

Say or select Edit Title, then enter the name of your title using the Interface Dial. Once you have entered the title, say or select DONE. The title will be displayed on the specified date of the Calendar screen.

Edit Message

Say or select Edit Message, and the system will show the Edit Message screen. You can enter a message on two lines. Use to change the line. Once you have entered the message, say or select DONE. The message will be displayed on the specified date of the Calendar screen.

Message Icon

Say or select Message Icon, and the system displays a list of icons you can select to help identify the type of message you entered. The message icon you choose will be displayed alongside the specified date on the Calendar screen.

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Delete

From the Calendar screen, select the date of the schedule you wish to remove. To remove the schedule, say or select DELETE.

Done

Once you have finished entering the schedule, say or select DONE. The Calendar screen is redisplayed and the entered schedule is shown.

NOTE:

• You can only enter one message per day.

• A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the schedule.

• To reactivate a previous message, turn the Reminder setting from OFF to ON. If it is not turned on, the reminder will not be displayed when you start the vehicle.

• The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on the Disclaimer screen.

• For more information, see System Start-up on page 17.

Calculator

When you say or select Calculator, the display changes to:

Use the Interface Dial and its Knob to use the following features:

Calculator

The calculator function operates like a standard handheld calculator.

Unit Conversion

Values entered on the calculator can be converted from one unit to another (e.g., inches to millimeters).

Unit Conversion

To perform a conversion:

1. Enter a numeric value to be converted (for example, 100).

2. Move the Interface Dial down to select UNIT CONVERSION. The screen changes to:

3. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the type of unit you want to convert (for example, weight) and push in on the dial to select. The screen for that conversion type appears (see illustration in step 4).

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4. Select the base unit (e.g., pounds) that you wish to convert to some other unit. All other units will change automatically depending on the base unit value. In the example below, 100 lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05 ton (U.S.), etc.

NOTE:

• If you do not enter a value to be converted, only “Temperature” units are selectable.

• Conversions using negative values may produce meaningless or physically impossible values.

Voice Command Help

When you say or select Voice Command Help, you will see the

following screen:

NOTE:

You can select an item by saying either the line number or the item name.

There is a tutorial available for the voice command help. Say or select Getting started, and the display changes to:

Select the line number of the desired tutorial you want to view, and the tutorial will automatically be read. Select STOP by moving the Interface Dial right to stop the reading, or press the CANCEL button.

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When you make a command help selection under any of the help screens, you will see the help commands that can be used with the voice control. You can say “Read List” or select by moving the Interface Dial right, and the system will read the list to you.

For a listing of all voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 150.

Map Legend

You can use the Map legend screens to learn the meaning of map features, icons, colors, etc. used in this system. When you say or select Map Legend, the display changes to:

Say or select the desired item or item number to view each section of the map legend.

Key to Zagat Ratings

When you display data for a Zagatsurveyed restaurant on the Select a place screen, you will see the description of ratings as follows:

By saying or selecting Key to Zagat Ratings on the Information screen, you can see the explanation of the data displayed for the Zagat-surveyed restaurants.

• “Food,” “Decor,” and “Service” categories (red circle) are rated using numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15, etc.).

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• “Cost” (white circle) is the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip).

• The symbols, if displayed (blue circle), indicates the following information:

open on Sunday closed on Sunday open on Monday closed on Monday open for lunch lunch not served serving after 11 PM no credit card accepted

Use the Interface Dial to scroll through the Key to Zagat Ratings screens.

Roadside Assistance

When you say or select Roadside Assistance, you will see the following

screen:

An Acura Roadside Assistance number is provided as a courtesy to Acura clients. If you have a paired Bluetooth phone and it is on, then you can call Acura Roadside Assistance by using your system. Select CALL by voice or by using the Interface Dial, and then select Yes on the confirmation screen.

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Setup Mode

The Setup function consists of two main screens that allow you to change and update information in the system. To display the Setup screen (first), use the voice control system and say “Setup” or press the SETUP button. To change to the Setup screen (second), say or select MORE in the upper right corner of the screen.

You can use the voice control system to select any item on the Setup screen.

NOTE:

• If some items appear to be grayed out and cannot be selected, it is because you did not select OK on the initial

Disclaimer screen. See System Start- up on page 17.

• Setup items in this manual with the

symbol indicate that the display settings depend on what “Driver #” was displayed on the MID when the vehicle was started. See Remote Keyless Entry Setting on page 18.

• If only “Welcome” is displayed, then all Setup settings revert to factory defaults, and all personal data (such as Address Book or Calendar) are not available.

• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 164.

Setup Screen (first)

From any screen, say “Setup screen” or press the SETUP button, and the following screen appears:

Brightness

The screen brightness has 11 settings. To change the brightness, use the voice control system and say “Brightness up” or “Brightness down.” You can also select Brightness and change the setting by rotating the Interface Dial knob.

Tip:

If you are having trouble viewing the screen in bright lighting conditions, try increasing the brightness.

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Contrast

The screen contrast has 11 settings. To adjust the contrast, use the voice control system and say “Contrast up” or “Contrast down.” You can also select Contrast and change the setting by rotating the Interface Dial knob.

Black Level

The screen black level has 11 settings. To change the black level, use the voice control system and say “Black level up” or “Black level down.” You can also select Black Level and change the setting by rotating the Interface Dial knob.

NOTE:

You can have separate daytime and nighttime settings for Brightness, Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each setting when the display is in either daytime or nighttime mode. Use the Display Mode button (page 11 and 105) to select Daytime or Nighttime mode.

Volume

The navigation voice volume has 10 settings and can be adjusted by:

• Using the voice control system and saying “Volume up” or “Volume down.”

• Selecting Volume and changing the setting by rotating the Interface Dial knob.

• Saying “Volume Off,” or selecting Volume and then OFF.

NOTE:

If you turn the volume off, you will not hear route guidance or voice command confirmations.

Interface Dial Feedback

This setting allows you to control when (and if) the system will read the current selection you choose with the Interface Dial. The purpose of this feature is to minimize the need to look at the screen while operating the dial. You can set one of the three settings explained in the following table. The factory default is AUTO.

Setting Degree of assistance

ON When selection is made,

AUTO

(factory default)

OFF No voice assistance when

the system always reads what is selected.

The system reads selection only when moving.

selecting.

Guidance Prompts

While you drive to your destination, the system displays and announces guidance prompts for your next maneuver. This setting allows you to adjust the number of guidance prompts before each maneuver. The settings MIN, NORMAL, and MAX are described on the next page. The factory default is NORMAL, so you can adequately prepare for the n ext maneuver. If you wish to change the number of guidance prompts, select your preferred setting, as shown in the following table.

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Setting

MIN Yes NORMAL

(factory default) MAX Yes* Yes* Yes

Distance before maneuver

About 1/2 mile

Yes Yes Yes

About 1/4 mile

Just before maneuver

* Uses street name in guidance phrase.

NOTE:

To temporarily turn off voice guidance prompts, select OFF for the Volume setting in Setup.

Setup Screen (second)

Say or select MORE to view additional Setup functions and the following screen appears:

Personal Information

From the Setup screen (second), say or select Personal Information and the following screen appears:

NOTE:

If most items in “Personal Information” are grayed out, then you must link the Remote Keyless Entry. Setup settings will not be saved if the Remote Keyless Entry is unlinked (see page 18).

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Address Book

The Address Book allows up to a total of 200 address entries. After 200 entries, the ADD TO Address Book button is grayed out. The 200 addresses are shared between Driver 1 and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1 has 150 addresses, Driver 2 can only have 50. You can add, modify, and delete information in the personal Address Book list.

You may choose to use a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to protect your privacy. However, PINs are optional, and if you decide to use one, record it in case you forget the number (see page 89).

You can do the following functions in the address book:

• Enter an address (see page 86).

• Edit an existing address (see page 89).

• Delete an existing address (see page 89).

Accessing the Address Book List

After selecting Address Book, if a PIN has been set, the system prompts you to enter your PIN. After entering your PIN correctly by voice or by using the Interface Dial, the system displays your Address Book.

If no PIN has been set, the system displays your Address Book after selecting Address Book.

NOTE:

• If the Remote Keyless Entry is unlinked, this feature is unavailable.

• Personal information cannot be backed up or moved to another navigation system.

Entering an Address

After you select Address Book, your Address Book list appears:

Select NEW ADDRESS in the upper right corner on the screen by moving the Interface Dial to the right when beginning to build your Address Book list.

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Edit Name

You may use the “Name” field to give the entry a name or title that you will recognize later, such as “Doctor Smith” or “Broadway Theatre.” If you do not give the address a name, the system will assign one (Address 001, etc.).

Say or select Edit Name. Then use the Interface Dial to enter the name. Select DONE when finished.

NOTE:

• If the Remote Keyless Entry is unlinked, this feature is unavailable.

• You can always re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry. “Address” is the only required field.

Edit Address

When you say or select Edit Address, the display changes to:

Current Position - Allows you to use your current position as the address.

Address - Requires you to enter the city and address you wish to store. The operation is the same as selecting

Address from the Enter destination by screen. See page 27.

Places - Allows you to select one of the Point of Interest (POI) locations already stored in the system as one of your personal addresses. This operation is the same as selecting Places from the Enter destination by screen. See page 33.

Previous Destinations - Allows you to choose one of the locations in the Previous Destination list for your Address Book list. This operation is the same as selecting Previous

Destinations from the Enter destination by screen. See page 44.

After you have used one of these four options to enter the address, the initial screen for entering the personal address is redisplayed, with the address shown in the “Address” field. If you have entered the address using Places, the phone number corresponding to the address also appears in the “Phone Number” field.

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Edit Phone Number

You can enter the telephone number of the address. If the address was chosen with Places, and it has a telephone number, that number is entered automatically.

Say or select Edit Phone Number to display the Enter phone number screen. Enter the telephone number, including the area code, by using the voice control system (say the entire phone number one digit at a time) or by using the Interface Dial. Say or select DONE when finished.

Edit Category

If desired, you can specify the category of the address. Say or select Edit

Category to display the Select a category screen.

Scroll the screen and select a category by saying the number next to your choice, or by pushing in on the Interface Dial.

If you wish to set, add, or edit a new category, select EDIT CATEGORY in the upper right corner on the screen by moving the Interface Dial to the right. The system will show the Select a category to edit screen. Follow the onscreen prompts to add, change, or delete a category.

If you delete a category that was used to categorize addresses, the category for those addresses becomes “UNFILED.”

NOTE:

You may have up to 100 categories. These are shared between Driver 1 and Driver 2.

The system will then display everything that you have entered. If all the information is correct, say or select Done. This will return you to the Address Book list.

If you want to enter another address, select NEW ADDRESS in the upper right corner on the screen, then repeat the procedures above. If not, press the

CANCEL button.

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Edit/Delete an Address

This feature allows you to select an address to edit or delete. Once an address is selected, choose the appropriate function and push in on the Interface Dial to select.

Home Address

This feature lets you return “Home” from any location simply by saying “Go home” at the map screen. Alternatively, you can select Go Home on the Enter

destination by screen. See By Go Home on page 50.

Enter the name, address, and phone number in the same way as entering a personal address, then say or select

Done. To leave the screen, press the CANCEL button.

NOTE:

If your Home address cannot be found in the system, while located on the street close to your home, select “Current Position” when entering the “Edit Address” field.

PIN Number

You can set a four-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) for accessing the following features, if desired:

•Setup:

- Address Book

- Home Address

-PIN Number

• Enter destination by screen:

- Address Book

-Go Home

• Map screen:

- Go Home (by voice control)

• Information screen:

- Calendar

Once you set your PIN, the system will ask you to enter the PIN when you access these features.

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1. Select PIN Number. The display changes to:

2. Enter your new four-digit PIN. If you do not wish to use a PIN, select DO NOT USE PIN.

NOTE:

The factory default is no PIN.

3. When you have entered your PIN, the display changes to the Please re- enter new PIN screen. Enter the same number to validate the number you have selected.

4. If you have entered the same number both times, the display returns to the Edit personal information screen. If not, “INCORRECT PIN” appears. Enter your PIN again.

NOTE:

• If you start the vehicle and the MID only displays "Welcome," the PINaccessible features are unavailable.

• If you wish to remove your PIN, return to the same screen and, after entering your PIN correctly, select DO NOT USE PIN.

• PIN is optional. If you choose to use a PIN, make sure you remember it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer will have to reset it for you.

Previous Destinations

Allows you to delete some or all of your previous destinations.

1. Select this option, and the display changes to:

NOTE:

Normally, moving the Interface Dial left exits most screens. However, for this screen, moving the dial left deletes all of your previous destinations.

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2. Scroll through the list and find the address you want to delete.

3. Select the address to delete by saying the line number, or by using the Interface Dial.

NOTE:

To cancel the deletion of Previous Destinations, press the CANCEL button before performing step 4.

4. Say or select DONE to perform the deletion, and the display returns to the previous screen.

Tip:

You can delete all addresses by selecting DELETE ALL, or by moving the Interface Dial to the left.

Basic Settings

From the Setup screen (second), say or select Basic Settings and the following screen appears:

Units (mile or km)

Allows you to select the units for the entire system (mile or km).

Voice Recognition Feedback

Allows you to turn voice control system prompts ON or OFF. When OFF, you will not hear the voice control system confirmations or prompts.

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Routing & Guidance

From the Setup screen (second), say or select Routing & Guidance and the following screen appears:

Rerouting

If Rerouting is set to AUTOMATIC and you deviate from the route, you will see “Recalculating...” at the top of the screen for several seconds as the system calculates a new route. This is followed by new routing instructions.

If Rerouting is set to MANUAL, you will hear a tone when the “Off route” message is displayed. Say “Recalculate” or select Recalculation on the screen to make the system recalculate your new route.

NOTE:

• If you live in an area with poor mapping, you may wish to set Rerouting to MANUAL to avoid constant recalculation. However, you will have to manually select Recalculation on the screen to have the system plot a new route.

• It is strongly recommended that you leave the system set to the factory default (Automatic).

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Unverified Area Routing

Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when en route to a destination (see Map Overview on page 6). The chart below illustrates the routing differences with this setting ON or OFF.

Unverified Area Routing: OFF (factory default) Unverified Area Routing: ON

Decision: Why choose ON or OFF?

What you will see...

Cautionary messages

Guidance (map/voice)

Directions list

The driver wishes to navigate manually by using the navigation map and choosing the streets that lead to the destination. The driver understands that unverified roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in location, naming, and address range.

A blue dotted vector line is displayed on the map that continually points to your destination. The driver should stop and then use the map to select streets that lead to the destination.

There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice announcements, before and during the route. These serve as reminders that you should obey all traffic restrictions.

There is no turn-by-turn map or voice guidance. Voice guidance commands end with the words “if

A direction list is typically not available. However, depending on your route, directions are provided to help you reach the first available verified road.

The driver chooses to let the navigation system suggest possible routing. The driver understands that in some cases, guidance may not be appropriate. Unverified roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in location, naming, and address range.

A blue-pink dashed route line highlights suggested unverified streets on the map while traveling to your destination. This is in sharp contrast to the normal blue route line displayed in verified areas.

There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice announcements, before and during the route. These serve as reminders that you should exercise additional caution, and obey all traffic restrictions.

possible.” This is to remind the driver to verify all traffic restrictions before making a maneuver.

A direction list is provided showing street names and turn symbols in pink.

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Unverified Area Routing

When driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not using “unverified” roads. You make this choice in the Setup screen. The next few pages contain an example of a route to a destination in an unverified area explaining the routing differences found in unverified areas.

With Unverified Area Routing OFF, the system tries to use verified roads whenever possible. In this example, since only verified streets are used, it created a longer route than necessary.

With Unverified Area Routing ON, the route is shorter, but consists of unverified (light colored) streets that may not be accurate. Because the streets are unverified, there may be errors in street location, name, or address range. Additional caution is recommended in these areas. Always obey posted traffic restrictions.

Because both routes bypass or use unverified streets, an initial Disclaimer screen is provided. It is recommended that you stop and review the map.

Unverified Area Routing “OFF”

Unverified Area Routing “ON”

NOTE:

Unverified roads are shown only when viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, and 1/4 mile map scales, or the 80, 200, and 400 meter map scales.

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With Unverified Area Routing OFF, the moment you enter an unverified street, a caution box appears on the screen and is read by the voice. This lets you know that you are about to enter an unverified area and that you will be following a dotted “vector line” that points to your destination.

With Unverified Area Routing ON, a caution box appears on the screen and is read by the voice. In this case, you will be presented with a dashed blue/ pink line instead of the regular blue route line. This is your signal to pay attention to posted traffic restrictions. You cannot assume that all guidance is appropriate.

In both cases, when you actually enter the unverified street, a short caution will remind you. You will see and hear this short caution message whenever you enter unverified areas.

Unverified Area Routing “OFF” Unverified Area Routing “ON”

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With Unverified Area Routing OFF, you are presented with a blue “vector line” that always points to the destination. You must manually choose streets from the map that will lead to your destination. No guidance is provided, and there are no directions to the destination.

With Unverified Area Routing ON, a blue/pink route line is shown for unverified segments. Voice guidance commands in unverified areas always end with “if possible.” This is your signal that you should use additional caution, and obey all traffic restrictions. The maneuver window “arrow” shows any portions of unverified turns in blue/ pink dashes.

These guidance maneuvers are only a suggestion. You should always confirm that the maneuver is possible. A directions list is also provided that shows any unverified roads in a blue color, with pink arrows pointing to the next maneuver.

Unverified Area Routing “OFF”

NOTE:

For the pop-up menu displayed when pushing in on the Interface Dial from the map screen, Voice and Directions are grayed out. With Unverified Area Routing “OFF,” no Direction List is provided.

Unverified Area Routing “ON”

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Edit Avoid Area

This function allows you to select areas you wish to avoid when calculating a route to your destination. You can select up to five areas to avoid. You may wish to set up an “avoid area” to route around long-term road construction, closures, or any area you wish to avoid. If you enter a route that takes you through or into an “avoid area,” a pop-up box will warn you that your route takes you into one of these areas. However, you can still choose destinations in an avoided area.

When you select Edit Avoid Area, the following list screen is displayed.

You can select NEW AREA by moving the Interface Dial to the right, or select one of your existing areas to modify. If you choose NEW AREA, the following screen is displayed:

Say or select Edit Name, and use the Interface Dial to enter the name on the Enter avoid area name screen (19 characters max). Say or select DONE to return to the previous screen.

Say or select Edit Area to create the area to be avoided. The following screen appears:

Either select Address or Map Input on the Enter avoid area by screen. Each choice provides a slightly different way to locate the approximate map display for drawing the area you wish to avoid.

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After selecting the choice, a map screen will be displayed.

Rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the map scale (available scales are 1/20, 1/8, and 1/4 mile scales). Use the Interface Dial to move the crosshairs (red circle) to the desired start point and push in on the Interface Dial to “set” the start point. Then move the Interface Dial in a straight or diagonal direction to encompass the area to be avoided.

NOTE:

The maximum size of the “Avoid area” is 1/4 of the navigation display screen regardless of the map scale setting.

The selected area will be displayed as a shaded box with a yellow border. Push in on the Interface Dial to set the end point of the avoided area. To “redraw” the area, select CANCEL and repeat the area selection process.

Say or select DONE to return to the Edit avoid area screen. If your selected area contains a freeway, the system will prompt you with a popup box saying “Do you want to avoid freeways?” Answering “No” allows you to enter a route through an avoided area on a freeway and skip the “Avoid area caution box” (see Pop-Ups and Disclaimers on page 70).

When you return to the Edit avoid area screen, the “Vicinity” field is automatically filled in by the system. Re-edit the area “Name” if desired. Select Done on the Edit avoid area screen to finish editing. Your new avoided area will now appear on the “Avoid area” list and be viewable on the map screen.

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NOTE:

• You can select areas to avoid, however you cannot select roads or areas that you want the system to use for routing.

• If you are drawing a box around a road as an area to avoid, ensure the following: When you draw the box, make sure that the road or portion of a road that you encircled includes an intersection. For instance, in the example below, highway 213 will be avoided, but Van Ness will not be avoided because it lacks an intersection in the enclosed box.

Edit Waypoint Search Area

When driving en route to your destination, you can select a temporary destination waypoint (marked with a small flag on the map) along your route for gas, a restaurant, or other POI. When you resume your trip from the waypoint, the system continues the trip to your original destination. To use this feature, see Search Waypoint on Route on page 72.

This Setup item allows you to select the distance from your highlighted route line (on either side of your route) that the system will search for a waypoint. From the Routing & Guidance screen, select Edit Waypoint Search Area, and then choose the desired search distance for either “On Freeways” or “On Surface Street.”

The diagram below shows how the system handles the search for “Places Along the Route” or “Places Around the Destination” (see Search Waypoint on Route on page 72).

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For “Places along the route,” the system looks in front of you within a corridor width specified by your values for “On Freeways” or “On Surface Street.” The system checks the upcoming area, based on your input.

For “Places around the destination,” the system searches outwards in a spiral from the destination. In this case, specific search values are not needed; the matches are displayed in order of distance from destination.

NOTE:

These settings do not affect the search range used for the voice commands like “Find nearest gas station” that are also available when viewing the map screen.

Guidance Mode

Allows you to select the guidance display mode: Single Screen or Split Screen.

To get to Guidance Mode from the Setup screen, select in sequence, “MORE,” “Routing & Guidance,” and “Guidance Mode.”

The factory default is Single Screen.

NOTE:

The Guidance Mode can also be selected on the Icon Selection screen. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 66.

Clock Adjustment

From the Setup screen (second), say or select Clock Adjustment and the following screen appears:

This screen allows you to set or adjust the following:

• Auto Daylight (Default = ON)

• Auto Time Zone (Default = ON)

• DST (Daylight Saving Time) Selection (change DST schedule)

• Time Adjustment (adjust your clock)

• RESET (resets this screen’s settings to factory defaults)

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