Acura MDX Navigation 2014 User Manual

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

Accessories Precautions

The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard. Metallic front or side window tinting can seriously degrade or obstruct GPS reception.

Signal noise from devices such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, and additional amplifiers can disrupt the navigation system. If you install any such item, install it away from the navigation display and antenna.

Important Safety Information

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.

Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do so.

Avoid focusing on the screen or manually operating the system controls while driving.

Enter information before you begin driving or when stopped. As you drive, listen to the audible instructions and use voice commands when possible. Pull to the side of the road if you need more time to look at the screen or operate the controls.

Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.

The system itself may also have limitations. Verify route information by carefully observing roads, signs, and signals. Always use your own judgment and obey traffic laws.

System Limitations P. 310

2 System Setup P. 21

Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 27 Personal Information 38 Routing 53 Guidance 62 Map 69 Data Reset 85 On Demand Multi-Use Display™ 86

2 Navigation P. 87

Entering a Destination 88 Calculating the Route 114 Changing Your Route 128 Changing Your Destination 137 Resuming Your Trip 140

2 Audio P. 141

Audio System 142 Audio Remote Controls 148 Audio Settings 149 Playing FM/AM Radio 153 Playing XM® Radio 159 Playing a Disc 164 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 171 Playing an iPod® 183 Playing Internet Radio 195 Playing a USB Flash Drive 199 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 205

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 209

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 210 Text Message/E-mail 242

Driving to Your Destination 116

Map Menu 122

Contents

Quick Reference Guide

System Setup

Navigation

Audio

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

P.2

P.21

P.87

P.141

P.209

2 AcuraLink® P. 255

AcuraLink® 256

2 Rear Entertainment System P. 263

Rear Entertainment System 264 Rear Control Panel Operation 267

2 Other Features P. 285

Trip Computer 286 Calendar 287 Information Functions 288 Multi-view Rear Camera 290

2 Troubleshooting P. 293

Troubleshooting 294 Error Messages 300

2 Reference Information P. 307

System Initialization 308 System Limitations 310 Client Assistance 312 Legal Information 315

2 Voice Commands P. 323

Voice Commands 324

Front Control Panel Operation 278

Wireless Headphones 282

AcuraLink®

Rear Entertainment System

Other Features

Troubleshooting

Reference Information

Voice Commands

Index

P.255

P.263

P.285

P.293

P.307

P.323

P.339

Overview—Functions at a Glance

Store home address (P46)

1 home address.

Store contacts (P39)

Store up to

200 contacts in 2 address books.

Enter destination (P88)

Select your destination using

12 methods.

Select route (P115)

Set route preferences and select one of

3 routes.

Track route (P116)

Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ (P126)

Bypass congestion and traffic incidents.

Subscription service

Avoid certain areas (P136)

Set streets and areas to detour around.

Add waypoints (P130)

Add up to

4 “pit stops” along your route.

Quick Reference Guide

Navigation

You can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination.

Audio

FM/AM Radio (P153) XM® Radio (P159)

Compact Disc (P164)

iPod® (P183)

USB Flash Drive (P199)

Bluetooth® Audio (P205)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P171)

Internet Radio (P195)

AcuraLink® (P256)

AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura.

Voice Control (P24)

Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of the navigation, audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and climate control systems.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (P210)

Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

The advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music. Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:

Quick Reference Guide

Rear Entertainment System (P263)

Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio choices.

System Controls

REAR

REAR AUDIO

FRONT AUDIO

NAV

AAA

FRONTFF

AUDIOAA

REAR

Navigation

Audio

Rear Entertainment System Voice Control

Bluetooth

® HandsFreeLink®

1 PHONE Button (P212)

li AUDIO Button

Models without RES

9 FRONT AUDIO Button 0 REAR AUDIO Button

(P278)

lb REAR 9 (Power) Button

Models with RES

lc Microphone (P24)

lf h (Pick-Up) Button (P210) lg J (Hang-Up/Back)

Button

(P210)

lh d (Talk) Button (P5)

ld Left Selector

Wheel

(P148)

le SOURCE Button

(P148)

2 NAV Button (P88) 3 BACK Button 4 a (Display Mode)

Button

(P74)

5 Interface Dial/ENTER

Button

(P7)

6 INFO Button 7 MENU Button 8 SETTINGS Button

On Demand Multi-Use Display

Navigation Screen

Quick Reference Guide

UDIO

Voice Control Operation

Quick Reference Guide

Voice Portal Screen

a Press and release the d (Talk) button

on the top screen of any mode. The system prompts you to say a voice

command and gives examples. Press and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass this prompt.

 The system beeps when ready for a

command. Press the J (Hang-Up/ Back) button to cancel.

 Available voice commands are

highlighted on the screen.

b Say a voice command (e.g., Address).

After that, follow the voice prompt and say a voice command.

 The audio system is muted during voice

control mode.

 You can use other voice commands on

the Voice Portal screen. Voice Command

Index (P324)

 Say d “Voice Help” to enter supported

commands for the current screen. A voice help tutorial is also available. Voice

Help (P16)

 During the voice control mode, press and

hold the J (Hang-Up/Back) button to return to the Voice Portal screen.

 Set Voice Prompt to Off to bypass the

voice prompt. Voice Recognition

Settings (P26)

 Carefully read the usage note for the

voice control. Voice Control System

(P24)

On the Menu Screen

a Press and release the d (Talk) button

on the menu or setting screen. The system prompts you to say a voice

command and gives examples. Press and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass this prompt.

Available voice commands are highlighted on the screen.

b Say a voice command.

 Say d “Voice portal” to display the

Voice Portal on any screen.

 Say d “Voice Help” to enter supported

commands for the current screen. A voice help tutorial is also available. Voice Help

(P16)

On Demand Multi-Use Display™ Basic Operation

Places (P44)

Select to change an audio source.

Shortcuts

Audio Source

Presets

To listen to a stored station, select 1-6 (AM) or 1-12 (FM).

Source List Icons

Select to store a station.

Select to display the menu items.

Menu Items

Phone (P222) Audio (P146) Climate*

 AM, FM, XM, Pandora® , Aha

: Select the preset station (AM/FM/Pandora®/AhaTM) or category (XM).

: Select to search the selected band for a station with a strong signal. (AM/FM)

Select the channel. In channel mode, select and hold to change the channel rapidly. (XM) Select a song (Pandora®) or a contents (AhaTM).

 CD, HDD, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio

bn : Select n to skip to the next folder, and b to skip to the beginnig of the previous

folder.

cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.

 iPod®

Album bar : Select an album.

cx : Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.

*: See the Owner's Manual.

Quick Reference Guide

Interface Dial/ENTER Button Operation

You will see these icons in each chapter. They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial.

Changes scale

Map screens

Highlights menu options

Menu screens

Rotate dial

Press ENTER

Move up Move left Move down Move right

Scrolls map (8 directions)

Map screens

Selects labeled function

Menu screens

Selects function Selects map icon

Map screens

Selecting Icon

Selects highlighted option

Menu screens

Rotate dial i Press ENTER u

Move

e up r down w left y right

Quick Reference Guide

FRONT AUDIO

How to Enter Information

Number of Hits

On input search screens, the number of hits in the map database is displayed. Move r to select OK to display a list of possible entries.

Quick Reference Guide

You can enter information (e.g., city names, street names, personal names, and business names comprising letters, numbers, and symbols) when prompted on input screens by two different methods.

Using Voice Control

When you see d in this manual, voice commands are available for that feature.

 Say the letter, number, or symbol (e.g., say d “A”).  Use spelling assist (e.g., say d “Alpha” to enter the letter “A” or

d “Hyphen” to enter a hyphen).

 The system beeps if you say an unavailable (grayed out) letter or

number.

 If a voice command is not recognized, a list is displayed with

possible options.

On list screens:

 Say the number of the list item (e.g., say d “Five” to select item

5).

 Say d “Up” or d “Previous” to scroll up one page.  Say d “Down” or d “Next” to scroll down one page.

Using the Interface Dial

Rotate i to highlight a character.

 Select to display upper/lower case characters.

 Select Sym to display symbols and accented characters.  Select Edit (or move e) to edit the entered characters.

Press u to enter the highlighted character.

 Move y to select Space to enter a space character.  Move w to select Delete to remove the last entered character.

 You can also use the touch screen to enter information.

Scrolling through lists or tabs is limited while the vehicle is moving.

Certain screen functions are limited or inoperable while the vehicle is moving. For these functions, use available voice commands or pull over to proceed.

Map Screen Legend

Map orientation (P76)

GPS signal strength

North up

Heading up

Best reception

Good reception

No icon: Poor/No reception

Current map scale

Current street name

Map scale (P80)

Current vehicle position

(P78)

Feature areas

Streets

Landmark icons (P71)

Park

Hospital

Shopping Mall Golf Course

Airport/Business

Water Area Cemetery

University

Freeways State routes Verified streets

Unverified streets One-way streets

Acura dealer Honda dealer

ATM

Parking lot

Parking garage

Hotel/Lodging

Gas station

Hospital

Post office

Restaurant

Freeway exit information

3D map

School

Grocery store

AcuraLink® Message icon

(P14)

AcuraLink signal indicator

Quick Reference Guide

During Route Guidance

Calculated route

(P116)

Guide to destination or waypoint

Next guidance indicator

Distance to the next guidance point.

Distance to destination (waypoint)

Distance of the actual route.

Estimated time to destination (waypoint)

Waypoint (P130)

Destination icon

Calculated route

(unverified roads)

(P118)

Tracking dots

(P119)

Guidance indicator

Street name of guidance point and distance to the guidance point.

Lane guidance

No entry icon

Guide to destination or waypoint

Distance to destination (waypoint)

Distance of the actual route.

Estimated time to destination (waypoint)

Guidance point

Night mode

Day mode

Multi-information Display

Street name of next guidance point

Remaining distance

Next driving maneuver is approaching

Quick Reference Guide

During route guidance, route information is displayed on the map screen and guidance screen. Press the NAV button to toggle between the map and guidance screen.

Map Screen

Guidance Screen

Day or Night Mode

Press the a (Display mode) button to manually switch between day and night mode.

Turn-by-Turn Directions

The next guidance point appears on the multi-information display.

Navigation—Home Addresses and Going Home

SETTINGS

The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home, or saying d “Go Home.”

Quick Reference Guide

Storing Your Home Address

a Press the SETTINGS

button.

b Rotate i to select Navi Settings.

Press u.

c Rotate i to select Edit Go Home.

Press u.

d Rotate i to select Name. Press u.

e Enter a name.

f Rotate i to select Address. Press u. g Enter an address. h Rotate i to select Phone No. Press

i Enter a phone number.

j Move r and rotate i to select OK.

Press u.

Going Home

a From the map screen,

press the MENU button.

b Rotate i to select Go Home. Press

Alternatively, you can say d “Go Home” from any screen. Your home

address is displayed on the Calculate Route screen.

c Rotate i to select Set as

Destination. Press u.

 The following voice commands are

available: say d “Go Home.”

Navigation—Entering a Destination

Quick Reference Guide

Enter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination. You can also perform these steps using d voice commands.

a From the map screen,

press the MENU button.

b Rotate i to select Address. Press u.

c Rotate i to select Street. Press u.

d Enter the name of your destination

street.

e Rotate i to select your destination

street from the list. Press u.

f Enter the street number. Move r to

select OK when finished.

g If there is more than one city with the

specified street, a list of cities is displayed. Rotate i to select the desired city from the list. Press u.

h Rotate i to select Set as

Destination. Press u.

Route guidance to the destination begins.

 View Routes: Choose one of three

routes.

 Route Preference: Choose Max or Min

for the five settings.

Navigation—Changing Route or Destination

You can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guidance.

Quick Reference Guide

Adding a Waypoint (“Pit Stop”)

You can add up to four waypoints along your route. (P130)

a From the map screen, press the MENU

button.

b Rotate i to select Destination List.

Press u.

c Rotate i to select Add New

Destination. Press u.

d Rotate i to select Find Along Route.

Press u.

e Rotate i to select location and

search method. Press u.

Search Around



 Search Along: Search between two

locations.

: Search around a location.

f Select the icon category and location

to add to the Destination List when prompted. Edit the order of destinations if necessary.

g Move r and rotate i to select Start

Route. Press u.

Changing Your Destination

There are four methods you can use to specify a new destination during route guidance.

 Say d “Find Nearest…” (P137)

Searches for the nearest place/landmark on the map screen (e.g., d “Find nearest gas station”).

 Say d “Go Home” (P11)

Routes to your home address.

 Selecting an icon on the map (P138)

Scroll the map to position the cursor over a place/landmark icon or a new area on the map. Press u twice.

 Entering a new destination (P139)

Press the MENU button. Move w to select Destination and enter a new destination.

Canceling Your Route

a Press the MENU button.

b Rotate i to select Cancel Route.

Press u.

From the map screen:

a Press u on the map screen.

b Rotate i to select Cancel Route.

Press u.

AcuraLink®

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™

Displays continuously updated traffic information and recalculates your route in response to traffic flow, incidents, or road closures.

(P126)

The following features are available:

 Vehicle feature guide

 Operating quick tips

 Safety and maintenance information

 Diagnostic information

 Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders

Congestion

Incident Weather

Construction

Road Closed

Heavy

Moderate

Free-flow

Traffic incident icons

Traffic flow indicator

Traffic status indicator (P126)

Traffic information available

Traffic information off or map scale too large

No icon: Out of coverage area

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com.

NOTE

Quick Reference Guide

AcuraLink® Messages

AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between you and Acura. It sends and receives several kinds of messages through the Acura server.

Rear Entertainment System (P263)

Pull down the bottom edge of the screen.

Select the audio source.

Press the buttons to select items.

Press the Release button to remove the rear control panel.

(Light-up) Button

Illuminate the buttons on the rear control panel.

9 (Power) Button

Turn the system on or off (when rear power is turned on).

CH/FOLDER Bar

Select a channel (Radio) or a folder (Disc/USB).

TUNE/SKIP Bar

Find stations (FM/AM). Skip to start/end of tracks, or press and hold to fast reverse/fast forward (Disc/USB/DVD).

CATEGORY Bar

Select a category (XM).

(Play/Pause) Button

Play or pause the playback.

TITLE SCROLL Bar

Display track title, artist, and other text information.

Select the audio source.

Rotate the Interface Dial to select items.

Press the Release button to remove the rear control panel.

Press the Open button to open and pull down the screen.

Ultrawide RES

REAR

RES

The rear passengers can enjoy a wide array of audio/visual sources with the Rear Entertainment System (RES). The rear passengers can use wireless headphones and operate the system with the rear control panel.

Quick Reference Guide

Overhead Screen and Rear Control Panel

Basic Operation

a Open the overhead screen.

b Press the REAR 9

(Power) button on the front control panel.

c Select the audio source.

 RES: Press the desired button on

the rear control panel.

 Ultrawide RES: Press the SOURCE

button and rotate the Interface Dial on the rear control panel to select an audio source. Press the ENTER button.

Voice Help

Quick Reference Guide

This navigation system comes with voice help, which shows you what command to say when using the voice command functions.

Command Help

a Press and release the d (Talk)

button.

b Say d “Voice Help.”

The voice help screen is displayed. The d “Voice Help” command is

available on most screens.

c Press and release the d (Talk)

button.

d Say one of the options for a list of

available commands by category (e.g., d “Navi commands”).

e Press and release the d (Talk)

button.

f Say one of the options for a list of

available commands by category (e.g., d “Route commands”).

g The system displays a list of all

available commands for the category. Press u to hear the list read aloud.

Getting Started Tutorial

a Move r and rotate i to select

Getting Started on the voice help screen. Press u.

For “Voice Settings” and “All Commands.” (P323)

b Press u to have the system read the

tips for the voice control.

 Rotate i to read the tips.  Move w or y to display the previous/

next page.

Troubleshooting For more Information (P293)

Quick Reference Guide

Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a short distance behind my actual position, especially at intersections?

This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the width of intersections. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.

Why does the “time to destination” display sometimes increase even though I am getting closer to my destination?

The “time to destination” is based on your actual road speed and traffic conditions to give you a better estimate of arrival time.

How do I specify a destination when an entered city or street could not be found?

Try entering the street first. Some cities are lumped in with a major metro area. In rural “unverified” areas or new subdivisions, streets may be missing or only partially numbered.

How do I turn on the navigation system voice guidance?

1. Press the SETTINGS button. Rotate i to select System Settings and press u. Check that Volume is not set to

2. Move w or y to select Voice Rec. Set Voice Prompt

to On if you want the system to provide confirmations and system prompts.

My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find it?

In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Simply press and hold the 9 (Power) button for two seconds; the system should reactivate.

System Initialization P. 308

How to Use This Manual

Contents

More Detailed

Contents

Go to the Next Page

Searching the Table of Contents

(P1)

Two types of Tables of Contents help you find your desired information.

First, find the general chapter related to what you are looking for (e.g., entering a destination from the Address Book). Then, go to that chapter to view a more specific table of contents.

Searching the Index (P339)

Menu items displayed on the navigation screen (e.g., Address Book) can be found individually in the Index.

This more detailed table of contents shows you exactly what information is listed by section and title.

The Index consists of main terms and sub-entries. The sub-entries help you get to the desired page depending on what you are looking for.

Table of Contents Chapter Contents

Navigation Screen Index

This section explains different methods on how you can easily find information in this manual.

INFO FRONT

AUDIO

REAR AUDIO

SETTINGS

INFO

FRONT

REAR

AUDIO

MENU button

Menu Tree

The menu tree helps guide you through the system’s menu options. To get to your desired function, follow the menu tree in order of the steps shown.

NOTE:

All menu options can also be activated with voice commands.

Press the hard button on the system control panel.

Press the MENU button.

Select the menu option with the Interface Dial.

Rotate i to select Address Book. Press u.

After following the menu tree, step-by-step instructions explain how to achieve the desired result.

Sample pages and images in this section may differ from the actual ones.

UDI

ETTIN

System Setup

This section describes the start-up procedure and the navigation and

setup functions.

Start-up .............................................................. 22

Voice Control System........................................ 24

Command Input .............................................. 24

Voice Recognition ............................................ 25

Interface Settings.............................................. 27

Personal Information ........................................ 38

Address Book................................................... 39

Home Address ................................................. 46

PIN Numbers .................................................... 47

Previous Destination......................................... 48

Category History .............................................. 49

Download POI.................................................. 50

Routing .............................................................. 53

Route Preference.............................................. 54

Unverified Routing ........................................... 56

Traffic Rerouting .............................................. 58

Edit POI Search Radius Along Route ................. 59

Avoided Area ................................................... 60

Guidance ............................................................ 62

Guidance Mode ............................................... 63

Street Name Guidance ..................................... 65

Non-map screens ............................................. 66

Guidance Point.................................................67

Estimated Time................................................. 68

Map..................................................................... 69

Showing Icons on Map.....................................71

Color................................................................ 73

View (Map Orientation) ....................................76

3D Angle Adjustment ....................................... 77

Straight Line Guide........................................... 77

Current Location .............................................. 78

Map Legend.....................................................79

Display Tracking ...............................................83

Correct Vehicle Position....................................84

Data Reset..........................................................85

Defaulting All the Settings ................................ 85

On Demand Multi-Use Display™ ..................... 86

Changing the Screen Settings .......................... 86

System Setup

Start-up

1 Start-up

If the navigation system loses power at any time, you may need to press and hold the 9 (Power) button for more than two seconds, or you may be prompted for the five-digit security code. 2 System Initialization P. 308

At start-up, the driver’s keyless access remote is automatically detected and the address book settings, setup preferences, wallpapers, and audio settings for that driver (e.g., Driver 1) are loaded.

“OK” on the Confirmation screen cannot be selected by using a voice command.

The navigation system starts automatically when you set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON. At start-up, the following Confirmation screen is displayed.

1. Press u to select OK.



If you do not select OK, the map screen is displayed after a certain period of time.



Your current position is displayed on the map screen.

2. Press the NAV button if a different mode is selected.



Your current position is displayed on the map screen.

System Setup

■ Limitations for Manual Operation

Disabled option



Start-up



Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. You cannot select a grayedout option using the Interface Dial until the vehicle is stopped.

Voice commands are still operable while the vehicle is in motion.

System Setup

Voice Control System

1 d (Talk) Button

When you press the d (Talk) button, the system prompts you to say a voice command and gives examples. Press and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass this prompt and give a command.

1 Command Input

The audio system is muted while using the voice control system.

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions.

The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and J (Hang-Up/Back) buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

A “Getting Started” feature provides a tutorial that explains how to use the voice control system.

Getting Started Tutorial P. 16

Command Input

If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a command, the system asks you to repeat the command.

When you give 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, listening to the feedback will help familiarize you with the way the system expects commands to be phrased.

If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the screen you are on, the system beeps.

On character input screens, a list of possible characters is displayed if the system does not recognize your command.

You can find out which voice commands are available for a particular screen using the d “Voice Help” command. The system will display and read the list of available commands to you. 2 Voice Help P. 16

System Setup

1 Voice Recognition

The voice control system can only be used from the driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes noises from the front passenger’s side.

Voice Recognition

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the navigation voice control system:

• Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are using. 2 Voice Commands P. 324

• Close the windows and moonroof.

• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone on

the ceiling.

• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.

• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your

command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

• Refer to the Voice Help feature.

Voice Help P. 16



Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition



System Setup

Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition Settings

Voice Recognition Settings

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Voice Rec

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

The following items are available:

• Volume: Adjusts the voice prompt volume level.

• Voice Prompt: Turns the voice prompt on or off.

On (factory default): Provides the voice prompts. Off: Disable the feature.

• Song by Voice: Turns the Song By Voice

Song By VoiceTM (SBV) P. 190

• Song by Voice Phonetic Modification: Modifies a voice command of music stored in the HDD or an iPod®. 2 Phonetic Modification P. 192

• Phonebook Phonetic Modification: Modifies a voice command for the phonebook. 2 Phonebook Phonetic Modification P. 225

on or off.

System Setup

Interface Settings

1 Display Settings

You can set separate daytime and nighttime settings for Brightness, Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each setting when the display is in either daytime or nighttime mode.

Display Settings

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Display Adjusts the screen’s preferences.

The following items are available:

• Sync Display Brightness: Selects whether the display brightness synchronizes with the instrument panel brightness.

• Brightness: Adjusts the screen’s brightness.

• Contrast: Adjusts the screen’s contrast.

• Black Level: Adjusts the screen’s black level.

1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

2. Rotate i to make the adjustment. Press u.



System Setup

1 Sound and Beep Settings

Volume

If you set Volume to 0, you will not hear route guidance or voice command confirmations.

If you then select Voice in the Map Menu, you will hear route guidance at the default volume.

Interface Dial Feedback

You can use this feature to minimize the need to look at the screen while operating the Interface Dial.

Interface SettingsSound and Beep Settings

Sound and Beep Settings

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Sound/Beep Changes the system sound and beep settings.

The following items are available:

• Volume: Adjusts the navigation system volume level.

• Interface Dial Feedback: Sets if and when the system reads aloud a selection

made using the Interface Dial.

On: Always reads the selection. Off: Disables the feature. Auto (factory default): Reads the selection only when the vehicle is moving.

• Message Auto Reading: Selects whether the system automatically reads out messages, and, if selected, whether only when driving.

On: Always reads the message. Off: Disables the feature. Auto (factory default): Reads the message only when the vehicle is moving.

• Verbal Reminder: Turns the verbal reminders on and off. On: Sets the verbal reminders. Off: Disables the feature.

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

System Setup

Clock Adjustment

1 Clock Adjustment

Auto Time Zone

If you live and work in two different time zones, you may want to turn Auto Time Zone to OFF. When driving near a time zone boundary, the displayed time zone may fluctuate between the two zone times.

Auto Daylight

This function is not activated in areas that have not adopted daylight saving time, even if you have set Auto Daylight to ON.

You can turn the clock display in the navigation screen on and off. 2 Header Clock Display P. 37

H SETTINGS button  System Settings Clock Set the automatic adjustment of the system clock for daylight saving and

international time zones.

The following items are available:

• Clock/Wallpaper Type: Changes the clock display type and the wallpaper type.

Setting the Clock Type P. 30

• Clock Adjustment: Adjust the current time manually.

2 Setting the Clock P. 30

• Clock Format: Sets the time notation to either 12-hour clock (12H, factory default) or 24-hour clock (24H).

• Auto Time Zone: The navigation system automatically adjusts the clock when driving through different time zones.

On (factory default): Adjusts the clock automatically. Off: Disables the feature.

• Auto Daylight: The navigation system automatically adjusts the clock (“spring ahead” or “fall back” by one hour) when a daylight saving time change occurs.

On (factory default): Adjusts the clock automatically. Off: Disables the feature.

• Clock Reset: Resets the settings of all items in the Clock group.

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

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Interface SettingsClock Adjustment

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System Setup

Interface SettingsClock Adjustment

■ Setting the Clock Type

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Clock  Clock/Wallpaper Type 

Clock

1. Rotate i to select an option to

change the design. Press u.

2. Move r to select OK. Press u.

■ Setting the Clock

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H SETTINGS button

System Settings  Clock  Clock Adjustment

1. Rotate i to select an item. Press

2. Rotate i to select a minute. Press u.

System Setup

Wallpaper Settings

1 Wallpaper Settings

• When importing wallpaper files, the image

must be in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a folder cannot be imported.

• The file name must be fewer than 210 bytes.

• The file format of the image that can be

imported is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

• The individual file size limit is 6 MB.

• The maximum image size is 4,800 x 4,800

pixels. If the image size is less than 420 × 234 pixels, the image is displayed in the middle of the screen with the extra area appearing in black.

• Up to 10 files can be saved for each driver

(Driver1 and Driver2).

• If the USB flash drive does not have any

pictures, the No files detected message appears.

Select, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen.

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Interface SettingsWallpaper Settings

■ Import wallpaper

H SETTINGS button

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System Settings  Clock  Clock/Wallpaper Type

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the

USB port.

2. Move y to select Wallpaper.

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The screen will change to the wallpaper list.

3. Move r and rotate i to select Add New Wallpaper. Press u.

4. Rotate i to select a desired picture. Press u.

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The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.

5. Move r and rotate i to select Start Import. Press u.

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The confirmation message will appear. Then the display will return to the wallpaper list.

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System Setup

1 Select wallpaper

From the pop-up menu, rotate to select Preview and press to see a preview at full-size screen.

To go back to the previous screen, press to select OK, or press the BACK button.

When the file size is large, it takes a while to be previewed.

Interface SettingsWallpaper Settings

■ Select wallpaper

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Clock  Clock/Wallpaper Type 

Wallpaper

1. Rotate i to select a desired

wallpaper. Press u.

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The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

2. Rotate i to select Set. Press u.

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The display will return to the wallpaper list.

System Setup

■ Delete wallpaper

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Clock  Clock/Wallpaper Type 

Wallpaper

1. Rotate i to select a wallpaper

that you want to delete. Press u.

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The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

2. Rotate i to select Delete. Press u.

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The confirmation message will appear.

3. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u.

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The display will return to the wallpaper list.

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Interface SettingsWallpaper Settings

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System Setup

Interface SettingsUnit Settings

Unit Settings

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Others  Units Sets the map units to either miles (factory default) or kilometers (km).

Rotate i to select the map unit. Press u.

System Setup

Language Settings

1 Language Settings

Voice confirmation of cities and streets only occurs when English is the system language.

When Français or Español is selected, some messages continue to be displayed in English.

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Others  Language Set the system language used on all screens. You can choose from three languages: English, Français (French), Español (Spanish).

Rotate i to select the system language. Press u.

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Interface SettingsLanguage Settings

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System Setup

Interface SettingsBackground Color

Background Color

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Others  Background Color Changes the background color of the navigation screen and the On Demand Multi-

Use Display

Rotate i to select a desired color. Press u.

System Setup

Header Clock Display

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Others  Header Clock Display Selects whether the clock display comes on.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

The following options are available:

• On (factory default): The system displays the clock in the navigation screen.

• Off: Disables the feature.

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Interface SettingsHeader Clock Display

System Setup

Personal Information

1 Personal Information

Personal information cannot be backed up or moved to another navigation system.

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info Use the personal information menu to select and set your address books, home

address, and PINs. You can also delete unwanted destinations from the list of previously routed destinations.

The following items are available:

• Address Book: Stores new addresses or edits your address book.

Address Book P. 39

• Edit Go Home: Sets or edits your home address.

2 Home Address P. 46

• PIN Number: Sets or changes your PIN.

2 PIN Numbers P. 47

• Previous Destination: Deletes the destination history.

Previous Destination P. 48

• Category History: Deletes the place categories you recently used.

2 Category History P. 49

• Download POI: Edits and deletes the Imported POI categories.

2 Editing POI Categories P. 51

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

System Setup

Address Book

1 Address Book

Up to 200 addresses can be stored to each address book of Driver 1 and Driver 2 separately.

If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Press u to select OK. PINs are optional. 2 PIN Numbers P. 47

Any address book categories you create are also displayed.

2 Selecting an Address Book Category P. 42

1 Adding an Address Book Entry

If you do not give the address a name, one is automatically assigned (e.g., Address 001). You can re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry. “Address” is the only required field.

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  Address Book Store up to 200 address entries in two address books (Driver 1 and Driver 2). You can

add, edit, and delete information in the address books.

■ Adding an Address Book Entry

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H SETTINGS button This section explains how to enter the name and address.

Navi Settings  Personal Info  Address Book

Move w or y to display only the addresses in the selected category.

Move r to change the user address book (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2).

1. Move r and rotate i to select Add New Address. Press u.

Continued

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Personal InformationAddress Book

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System Setup

Personal InformationAddress Book

The following items are available:

• Name: Edits the name of the entry.

• Address: Edits the address of the entry.

• Phone No.: Edits the phone number of the entry.

• Category: Specifies the category of the entry.

• Alert: Alerts you when you approach the address entry.

On: Beeps and displays a message when your vehicle gets near the entry. Off (factory default): Disables the feature.

2. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

3. Rotate i to select Name. Press u.

4. Enter a name or title. Move r to select OK.

5. Rotate i to select Address. Press u.

6. Rotate i to select an item for specifying the address. Press u.

System Setup

The following items are available:

1 Adding an Address Book Entry

When you use Place Name or Place Category, the phone number is automatically entered.

You can also add a phone number and category.

1 Editing an Address Book Entry

The entered contents are displayed on the Edit address screen.

• Current Position: Select your current location.

• Address: Enter an address on the character input screen when prompted.

Address P. 90

• Previous Destinations: Select a previous destination.

2 Previous Destination P. 97

• Place Name: Enter the name of a place/landmark.

Place Name P. 102

• Local Search: Sets a destination by using Local Search.

2 Local Search P. 100

• Place Category: Select a category to search for a place/landmark (e.g., Banking, Lodging). 2 Place Category P. 98

• More Search Methods: Displays additional search method entries. 2 Entering a Destination P. 88

■ Editing an Address Book Entry

H SETTINGS button

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Navi Settings  Personal Info  Address Book

1. Rotate i to select the address to

edit. Press u.

2. Enter the name, address, phone number, and category fields.

Adding an Address Book Entry

P. 39

3. Move r and rotate i to select OK. Press u.

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Personal InformationAddress Book

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System Setup

1 Selecting an Address Book Category

Up to 100 categories (including “Unfiled”) can be stored to each address book of Driver 1 and Driver 2 separately.

If you delete a category that is used by other addresses, the category type for those addresses changes to “Unfiled.”

Personal InformationAddress Book

■ Selecting an Address Book Category

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  Address Book

1. Rotate i to select an address.

Press u.

2. Rotate i to select Category. Press u.

3. Rotate i to select a category. Press u.

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Create a category in advance.

2 Creating a New Category

P. 42

■ Creating a New Category

1. Move r and rotate i to select New Category. Press u.

2. Enter a name and select an icon when prompted.

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The created category is displayed in the list of categories.

■ Deleting or Editing a Category

1. Move r and rotate i to select Delete or Edit. Press u.

2. Delete an existing category, or change the name and icon.

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The selected category to delete is indicated with a trash icon. Move r and rotate i to select OK.

System Setup

1 Deleting an Address Book Entry

When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, delete all address book entries.

■ Deleting an Address Book Entry

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  Address Book

1. Rotate i to select the address to

delete. Press u.

2. Move r and rotate i to select Delete. Press u.

3. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u to delete the address.

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Personal InformationAddress Book

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System Setup

Personal InformationAddress Book

■ Setting Place Shortcuts

You can store up to six addresses previously stored in your Address Book, and a home address for your preset destinations.

■ Storing an address on the Shortcut

1. Select Shortcuts.

2. Select Places.

3. Select Edit or No Entry.

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If you select No Entry, go to step

4. Select Add.

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All six preset icons appear.

5. Select the preset number to which you want to store an address.

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The screen changes to a list of addresses stored in your address book.

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6. Select an address you want to store as a preset.

■ Deleting a preset address

1. Select Shortcuts.

2. Select Places.

3. Select Edit.

4. Select Delete.

5. Select the preset number with the destination you want to delete.

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Personal InformationAddress Book

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System Setup

1 Home Addresses

If you have PIN-protected your home addresses, enter your PIN when prompted. Press u to select OK. PINs are optional. 2 PIN Numbers P. 47

If your home street is not in the system database, park on the nearest verified street to your home. When entering the “Address” field, rotate i to select Current Position to use your current location as the home address and press u.

You can delete a home address if necessary. Move r and rotate i to select Clear Home

Entry. Press u. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u.

When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, delete all home addresses.

The home icon is shown on the map screen on the 1/20 and 1/8 mile scales.

Personal InformationHome Address

Home Address

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  Edit Go Home Set a home address that you frequently use.

1. Edit the name, address, and phone number the same way as an address in the address book.

Adding an Address Book Entry

P. 39

2. Move r and rotate i to select OK. Press u.

System Setup

PIN Numbers

1 PIN Numbers

Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a password used to access personal data.

PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN, keep a note of the number in a secure location. If you forget your PIN, a dealer will have to reset the navigation system and all of your stored information will be erased. The factory default is no PIN.

If you want to stop using a PIN, move

r to select

Turn off PIN entry. Press u.

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  PIN Number

Set a four-digit PIN for protecting personal addresses and your home address. Once you set a PIN, you are prompted to enter it whenever you access a personal address or a home address.

1. Rotate i to select the PIN to create. Press u.

2. Rotate i to select a digit to enter. Press u to select OK. Repeat to enter a new four-digit PIN.

3. Re-enter the new PIN, when prompted, to confirm the number you just entered. Press u to select OK.

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If you have not entered the same number both times, an “INCORRECT PIN” message is displayed. Enter your PIN again.

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Personal InformationPIN Numbers

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System Setup

1 Previous Destinations

Up to 50 destinations can be stored.

To cancel the selection of a previous destination, rotate i to highlight the destination again. Press u to de-select it.

Trash icon

Personal InformationPrevious Destination

Previous Destination

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  Previous Destination The navigation system maintains a list of your previously routed destinations as a

shortcut for entering the same destination in the future. You can delete some or all of your previous destinations from the list.

1. Rotate i to select the destination to delete. Press u.

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Repeat the procedure as necessary.

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Items to be deleted are indicated with a trash icon.

2. Move r and rotate i to select OK to delete the selected destinations.

System Setup

Category History

1 Category History

Up to 50 categories can be stored. To cancel the selection of a category, rotate i

to highlight the category again. Press u to deselect it.

Trash icon

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  Category History The navigation system maintains a list of your recently used place categories as a

shortcut for selecting the same categories in the future. You can delete some or all of your recently used categories from the list.

1. Rotate i to select the category to delete. Press u.

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Repeat the procedure as necessary.

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Items to be deleted are indicated with a trash icon.

2. Move r and rotate i to select OK to delete the selected categories.

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Personal InformationCategory History

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System Setup

1 Importing POI Data

For more information about connecting a USB flash drive. 2 Connecting a USB Flash Drive P. 199

POI data in csv and kml formats can be imported.

You can download POI data from various POI websites.

If you select From AcuraLink, you can download POI data from the AcuraLink server. 2 AcuraLink® P. 256

Personal InformationDownload POI

Download POI

Import custom Points of Interest (POI) into the navigation system and set the POI as a destination. You can also add, edit, and delete POIs.

■ Importing POI Categories

H MENU button (on map)

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More Search Methods  Download POI

1. Connect a USB flash drive with

stored POI data to the USB connector.

2. Move r and rotate i to select

Import from USB. Press u.

System Setup

3. Rotate i to select a category to import. Press u.

■ Editing POI Categories

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Personal Info  Download POI

1. Rotate i to select the

downloaded POI category to edit. Press u.

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Personal InformationDownload POI

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System Setup

1 Editing POI Categories

If you select From AcuraLink, you can edit Alert only.

Personal InformationDownload POI

2. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

The following items are available:

• Alert Setting: Alerts you when you approach the places/landmarks in the category.

On: Beeps and displays a message when your vehicle gets near the places/ landmarks in the category. Off (factory default): Disables the feature.

• Delete Category: Deletes all places/landmarks and icon in the selected category.

• Edit Icon: Changes the category icon.

System Setup

Routing

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Routing Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during

route calculation.

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

The following items are available:

• Route Preference: Changes the route preferences (calculating method).

Route Preference P. 54

• Unverified Routing: Sets whether you use the route guidance in unverified areas. 2 Unverified Routing P. 56

• Traffic Rerouting: Sets whether you use automatic recalculation based on traffic information. 2 Traffic Rerouting P. 58

• Edit POI Search Radius Along Route: Sets the distance from the route to find waypoints. 2 Edit POI Search Radius Along Route P. 59

• Avoided Area: Specifies areas to avoid when calculating a route. 2 Avoided Area P. 60

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System Setup

1 Route Preference

The calculated route may be the shortest route or the route you would choose. For safety reasons, the system generally applies the following rules to your route:

• Shortcuts through residential areas are

avoided.

• Right turns are favored over left turns or U-

turns.

• Time-restricted turns (turns prohibited at

certain times of the day) are not used.

Check the ferry schedule when the calculated route includes ferry route.

ETC is short for the Electronic Toll Collection system.

Server Route

• You can view three routes distributed from

AcuraLink. 2 Viewing the Routes P. 115

• Set to On and select Optimal route to select

your desired route. 2 Optimal Routes P. 55

RoutingRoute Preference

Route Preference

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Routing  Route Preference Change the route preference by selecting minimum or maximum driving methods.

1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

2. Rotate i to select Min or Max. Press u.

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Repeat step 1 and 2 as necessary.

3. Move r to select OK. Press u.

System Setup

■ Optimal Routes

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Routing  Route Preference You can select desired routes by sorting the route list. The three top routes can be

displayed on the Select a route screen.

2 Viewing the Routes P. 115

1. Move r and rotate i to select

Optimal Routes. Press u.

2. Rotate i to select a list item to move. Press u.

3. Rotate i to select a desired location. Press u.

4. Move r and rotate i to select OK. Press u.

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RoutingRoute Preference

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System Setup

1 Unverified Routing

Unverified roads are found in rural areas, and typically include residential streets away from the center of a town. They may not be accurate, and can contain errors in location, naming, and address range.

Unverified roads are shown only when viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, or 1/4 mile map scales.

Straight line guide

Blue-pink route line

RoutingUnverified Routing

Unverified Routing

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Routing  Unverified Routing Receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas.

Differences Off On (factory default)

On or Off? The driver wishes to manually

navigate using the navigation map and choose the streets that lead to the destination.

Route calculation

Route line The route line uses verified streets

Route is usually longer, using verified roads whenever possible.

only (when possible). If Straight Line Guide is set to On, a pink vector line is displayed on the map that continually points to your destination.

Straight Line Guide P. 77

Rotate i to select On or Off. Press u.

The driver chooses to let the navigation system suggest possible routing, knowing that the guidance may not be accurate.

Route is shorter, but uses unverified (purple) streets that may not be accurate.

A blue-pink route line highlights suggested unverified streets on the map while traveling to your destination.

System Setup

Differences Off On (factory default)

Cautionary messages

Cautionary pop-up screens and voice announcements remind you to obey all traffic restrictions when starting route guidance, approaching an unverified area, and

Cautionary pop-up screens and voice announcements remind you to obey all traffic restrictions when entering an unverified street.

entering an unverified street.

Guidance (map/voice)

There is no turn-by-turn map or voice guidance.

Voice guidance commands end with the phrase “if possible” to remind you to verify all traffic restrictions.

Directions list

A direction list is typically not available. However, depending on your route, directions are provided

A direction list is provided showing street names and turn

symbols in pink. to help you reach the first available verified road.

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RoutingUnverified Routing

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System Setup

1 Traffic Rerouting

Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink RealTime Traffic™ subscription. 2 AcuraLink® P. 256

Automatic traffic rerouting may not provide a detour route depending on circumstances.

RoutingTraffic Rerouting

Traffic Rerouting

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Routing  Traffic Rerouting A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information.

Traffic Rerouting™ P. 126

The following options are available:

• On: The system reroutes automatically based on traffic information.

• Off (factory default): Disables the feature.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

System Setup

1 Edit POI Search Radius Along Route

The search distance does not affect the search range used for the Find Nearest voice commands (e.g., say

d “Find nearest gas station”).

Edit POI Search Radius Along Route

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Routing  Edit POI Search Radius

Along Route

Select the distance from your highlighted route line (on either side of your route) that the system will search for a waypoint.

Adding Waypoints P. 130

You can specify a different search distance for freeways and surface streets.

1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

2. Rotate i to select a search distance. Press u.

The following items are available:

• On Freeways: 1, 2, 5, or 10 miles can be set. Factory default is 2 miles.

• On Surface Streets: 1/2, 1, 2, or 5 miles can be set. Factory default is 1/2 mile.

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RoutingEdit POI Search Radius Along Route

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System Setup

1 Avoided Area

The maximum size of an “avoid area” is approximately 1 square mile.

If your selected area contains a freeway, you are asked “Do you want to avoid freeways?” Answering “No” allows you to use a route through an avoid area on a freeway without any pop-up messages.

You can select areas to avoid, however you cannot select roads or areas that you want the system to use for routing.

You can enter up to 25 characters for the name.

RoutingAvoided Area

Avoided Area

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Routing  Avoided Area Specify up to five areas to avoid (e.g., road construction, closures), if possible, when

the system calculates routes to your destination.

The following options are available (after an area is set):

• View Area: Displays the selected avoid area on the map.

• Delete: Deletes the selected avoid area.

1. Move r and rotate i to select

New Area, or rotate i to select an existing area to edit.

2. Rotate i to select Name to label the area to avoid. Press u.

3. Enter a name or title. Move r to select OK.

4. Rotate i to select Area to define the area to avoid. Press u.

System Setup

1 Avoided Area

Avoid area can be set in the 1/20, 1/8, or 1/4 mile map scales.

Cursor

Avoid area

The following options are available:

• Address: Specify the general area by entering an address.

Address P. 90

• Map Input: Specify the general area by map input.

2 Map Input P. 111

5. Rotate i to select a method for specifying the area. Press u.

6. If you select Map Input, scroll the map to position the cursor over your desired start point, adjusting the map scale as necessary. Press u to mark the start point.

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To redo the area selection, press the BACK button.

7. Scroll the map to “draw” the area. Press u to mark the end point.

8. Press u to select OK.

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The area you specify is displayed in the list of areas to avoid.

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RoutingAvoided Area

System Setup

Guidance

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during

route guidance.

The following items are available:

• Guidance Mode: Sets whether to display only the map screen or a split map- guidance screen.

Guidance Mode P. 63

• Street Name Guidance: Sets whether to read out the street names during voice guidance. 2 Street Name Guidance P. 65

• Non-map screens: Sets whether the guidance screen interrupts the screen display. 2 Non-map screens P. 66

• Guidance Point: Sets whether to display the guidance information to the destination or the next waypoint. 2 Guidance Point P. 67

• Estimated Time: Sets whether to display the remaining time or arrival time to the guidance point. 2 Estimated Time P. 68

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

System Setup

Guidance Mode

1 Guidance Mode

The guidance mode can also be selected from the map menu. 2 Map Menu P. 122

Press the NAV button to switch between the map, next guidance direction, and a list of guidance directions.

Turn-by-Turn Directions

The next guidance point appears on the multiinformation display. 2 Turn-by-Turn Directions P. 10

You can turn this feature on or off using the multi-information display. See the Owner’s Manual for instructions.

Near the next guidance point

Map screen Next Maneuver screen

Next guidance point

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance  Guidance mode Select the display mode for the map and guidance screens.

The following options are available:

• Map (factory default): Displays only the map screen. When you approach a guidance point, the next guidance point appears.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

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GuidanceGuidance Mode

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System Setup

Guidance direction list

Near the next guidance point

Next guidance point

Direction List screen Next Maneuver screen

Next guidance point

Near the next guidance point

Next Maneuver screen Next Maneuver screen

GuidanceGuidance Mode

• Direction List: Displays the map and direction list simultaneously on the map screen. When you approach a guidance point, the next guidance point appears.

• Next Maneuver: Displays the map and next guidance point simultaneously on the map screen.

System Setup

Street Name Guidance

1 Street Name Guidance

This feature is only available when the system language is set to English.

This feature may not be available in non-English speaking areas.

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance  Street Name Guidance The navigation system includes the street names during voice guidance (e.g., “Turn

right on Main Street”).

The following options are available:

• On (factory default): Voice guidance includes the street names.

• Off: Disables the feature.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

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GuidanceStreet Name Guidance

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System Setup

GuidanceNon-map screens

Non-map screens

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance  Non-map screens The navigation system temporarily interrupts the screen display to view the guidance

screen as you approach a guidance point.

The following options are available:

• On: The guidance screen interrupts other mode screens (e.g., audio, phone, etc, except the rear view camera mode).

• Off (factory default): Disables the feature.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

System Setup

Guidance Point

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance  Guidance Point Set the guidance point to display on the map screen.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

The following options are available:

• Destination (factory default): Displays the remaining/arrival time and distance to the destination.

• Next Point: Displays the remaining/arrival time and distance to the next waypoint.

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GuidanceGuidance Point

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System Setup

GuidanceEstimated Time

Estimated Time

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance  Estimated Time Select the estimated time to display on the screen.

The following options are available:

• Arrival: Displays the arrival time to the destination or the next waypoint.

• Remaining (factory default): Displays the remaining time to the destination or the

next waypoint.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

System Setup

Map

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map Select the landmark icons to display on the map, change the orientation of the map,

display your current location, and learn the meaning of the icons, colors, and symbols displayed on the map.

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

The following items are available:

• Show Icon on Map: Selects the icons to display on the map.

Showing Icons on Map P. 71

• Color (Day): Selects the color of the map for the Day mode.

2 Color P. 73

• Color (Night): Selects the color of the map for the Night mode.

2 Color P. 73

• View: Selects the map orientation (North-up, Heading-up, or 3D map).

View (Map Orientation) P. 76

• 3D Angle Adjustment: Adjusts the viewing angle for the 3D map.

2 3D Angle Adjustment P. 77

• Straight Line Guide: Sets whether to display a straight guideline to the destination or waypoint. 2 Straight Line Guide P. 77

Continued

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System Setup

MapEstimated Time

• Current Location: Displays and saves your current location.

2 Current Location P. 78

• Map Legend: Displays an overview of the map features.

2 Map Legend P. 79

• Display Tracking: Sets whether to display the tracking dots on the map.

2 Display Tracking P. 83

• Delete Tracking: Deletes the tracking dots on the map.

Deleting Tracking Dots P. 83

• Correct Vehicle Position: Adjusts the position of the vehicle on the map.

2 Correct Vehicle Position P. 84

• System Device Information: Views database, software, device, and vehicle identification information. 2 System Device Information P. 288

• Map Data Update: Checks the map data update status when updating the map database. 2 Map Data Update P. 288

System Setup

1 Showing Icons on Map

You can display or hide the icons using voice commands on the Voice Portal screen (e.g., say d “Display hospital”). 2 Map Display Commands P. 324

If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Move r to select OK. PINs are optional.

2 PIN Numbers P. 47

Showing Icons on Map

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Show Icon on Map Select the icons that are displayed on the map.

1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

2. Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

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Repeat step 1 and 2 as necessary.

3. Move r to select OK. Press u.

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MapShowing Icons on Map

The following options are available:

• All On: Displays the landmark icons.

Map Screen Legend P. 9

• Customize: Fine-tunes the icon display.

2 Fine-tuning the Icons P. 72

• Off: Hides the landmark icons.

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System Setup

MapShowing Icons on Map

■ Fine-tuning the Icons

Icons in some categories can be fine-tuned to display or hide.

1. Rotate i to select the icons to

2. Move r and rotate i to select

display on the map. Press u.



Pressing u toggles the icon display on or off.



Repeat the procedure as necessary.

OK. Press u.

System Setup

Color

1 Color (Day)

Set to White (factory default is Beige) to obtain the best daytime display contrast.

1 Color (Night)

Set to Black (factory default) to obtain the best nighttime display contrast.

Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes.

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MapColor

■ Color (Day)

H SETTINGS button



Navi Settings  Map  Color (Day)

■ Color (Night)

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Color (Night)

Rotate i to select a color for the Day mode. Press u.

Rotate i to select a color for the Night mode. Press u.

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System Setup

1 Switching Display Mode Manually

A visual guide helps you see the difference between Day and Night modes.

2 Day or Night Mode P. 10

Recommended Settings

• Select mid-range for the dash illumination.

• Select White for the map Day display and

Black for the map Night display.

MapColor

■ Switching Display Mode Manually

Set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes. Press the (Display mode) button to cycle through the display modes (Day to Night to Off).

1. Press the a button.

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The Brightness bar is displayed for a few seconds.



Rotate i to adjust the brightness. Press u.

2. Press the a button again.



Repeat the procedure to switch the display modes.

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System Setup

MapColor

Illumination

control

Priority Operation

a button 1 Selects Day, Night, or Off display mode. This button has

the highest priority and overrides all other display control adjustments listed below. Remember: Once you press this button, you assume full manual control of the display mode until the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

Sunlight sensor (see your Owner’s Manual for location)

2 If the sunlight sensor detects daylight and the headlights

are turned on, the system automatically overrides the Night display and displays the Day display mode. Remember: If desired, use the a button to override this automatic choice.

Dash illumination adjustment buttons (see your Owner’s Manual for location)

3 When headlights are turned on, and you wish to have the

Day display mode, adjust the illumination to the full brightness setting (beeps). Remember: Adjust the dash brightness back to mid-range to allow auto switching by sensing the headlights are on or off.

Headlights (Auto/On/Off)

4 When turned on, the display changes to Night display

mode. The previous three controls listed above can “cancel” this function. Remember: Use the a button, or adjust the dash illumination to full brightness, to set the display to your desired choice.

Screen color choice

N/A The user can select the color of the screen that will be

displayed for the Day and Night display modes described above. Remember: For best contrast, ensure that the map color is white for Day and black for Night.

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System Setup

1 View (Map Orientation)

d “Display Heading-up” (on Voice Portal screen), d “Display North-up” (on Voice Portal screen), d “Display 3D map” (on Voice Portal screen)

The red arrow in the symbol always points North.

Heading-up and 3D map view switch to the North-up view on the maximum map scale.

The bird’s eye view map switches to the Heading-up map while scrolling the map.

The viewing angle for the bird’s eye view can be adjusted. 2 3D Angle Adjustment P. 77

MapView (Map Orientation)

View (Map Orientation)

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  View Select the map orientation.

The following options are available:

• North-Up: Displays the map with North always pointing up.

• Heading-Up: Displays the map so that the direction you are traveling is always

pointing up.

• 3D Map: Displays the bird’s eye view map.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

System Setup

3D Angle Adjustment

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  3D Angle Adjustment Adjust the viewing angle.

Rotate i to adjust the angle. Press u.

Straight Line Guide

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Straight Line Guide Set whether to display a straight guideline to the destination or waypoint

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

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Map3D Angle Adjustment

The following options are available:

• On (factory default): Displays the straight guideline on the map.

• Off: Disables the feature.

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System Setup

1 Current Location

d “Display Current Location” (on Voice Portal screen)

You can also save the current location by saying d “Register the Current Location”.

If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Press u to select OK. PINs are optional. 2 PIN Numbers P. 47

The elevation is not displayed if the system is receiving insufficient GPS information. When elevation is displayed, it may differ with roadside elevation signs by ±100 feet or more.

Saving your current location does not change or cancel your current route.

MapCurrent Location

Current Location

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Current Location Display and save your current location for future use as a destination. The address,

latitude, longitude, and elevation of your current location are displayed.

■ To save your current location in the address book:

1. Press u to select Address Book.

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Move w to scroll the map as necessary.

2. Edit the name, phone number, and category.

Address Book P. 39

3. Move r and rotate i to select

OK. Press u.

System Setup

1 Map Legend

A visual guide helps you see the map legend.

2 Map Screen Legend P. 9 2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ P. 14

Map Legend

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Map Legend See an overview of the map lines, areas, routes, traffic information, and navigation

icons.

Move w or y select an item.



The system displays the map legend.

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MapMap Legend

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System Setup

1 Map Scale and Functions

You can change the map scale using voice commands on the Voice Portal screen (e.g., say d “Display 2 mile scale”). 2 Map Scale Commands P. 324

You can change between miles or kilometers. 2 Unit Settings P. 34

MapMap Legend

■ Map Scale and Functions

The functions that are available from the map screen depend on the map scale.

Function page

Icon display

Landmark icon 9 ✔ ✔

Exit info. 9 ✔ ✔ ✔

One-way traffic 9 ✔

Waypoint “flag”

Traffic incident 9 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Map orientation

Heading-up 76 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

North-up 76 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

3D map 76 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Others

Tracking dots 119 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Unverified road 9 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Map features 9 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Avoid areas 60 ✔ ✔ ✔

Traffic speed 9 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1/20 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 2 5 15 50 150 350 1000

80 200 400 800 1.6 3.2 8 24 80 240 560 1600

10 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Map Scale (top: mile, bottom: metric)

System Setup

■ Map Icons and Functions

1 Map Icons and Functions

You can display or hide the icons using voice commands on the map screen (e.g., say d “Display hospital”). 2 Map Display Commands P. 324

Some icons, like police stations, are not shown, but you can still locate the nearest one with the Find Nearest voice command (e.g., say d “Find nearest police station”).

2 Find Place Commands P. 325

Icon display control

Icons that can be displayed or hidden using the Interface Dial or voice command.

Icon selectable

Icons that can be selected as a destination using the Interface Dial.

Icon searchable

Icons that can be searched using the d Find Nearest voice command.

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MapMap Legend

Display or hide all icons on the map screen, with the exception of Honda/Acura Dealer icons which are always shown.

■ Landmark icon

Type

Honda/Acura dealer Always on Yes Yes Hospital Yes Yes Yes School Yes Yes Yes ATM Yes Yes Yes Gas station Yes Yes Yes Restaurants Yes Yes Yes Post office Yes Yes Yes Grocery store Yes Yes Yes Hotel/Lodging Yes Yes Yes Police station No icon No Yes Shopping, Tourist attraction, Bank No icon No Yes Parking garage Yes Yes Yes Parking lot Yes Yes Yes Freeway exit info. Yes Yes No

Icon display

control

Icon

selectable

Icon

searchable

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System Setup

1 Traffic Incident

When you use the Interface Dial to position the cursor (round red circle) over the traffic incident icon, you can view the summary of the incident.

Press u on the traffic incident icon to view a pop-up message describing the incident in detail.

MapMap Legend

■ Traffic icon

Type

Traffic incident Yes No Yes

Icon display

control

Icon

selectable

Icon

searchable

System Setup

Display Tracking

1 Deleting Tracking Dots

When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, delete the tracking dots.

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Display Tracking The navigation system can be set to display white tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) on

the map screen.

The following options are available:

• On: The system displays the white tracking dots.

Tracking Dots P. 119

• Off (factory default): Disables the feature.

■ Deleting Tracking Dots

H SETTINGS button



Navi Settings  Map  Delete Tracking

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

Rotate i to select Yes. Press u.

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MapDisplay Tracking

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System Setup

1 Correct Vehicle Position

An apparent position error can occur where buildings, tunnels, and other objects block or reflect the GPS signals, forcing the system to use “dead reckoning” to determine your location and direction.

Using this function to adjust vehicle position is not recommended. When the system reacquires a GPS signal, it will automatically place the vehicle in the correct location.

If you continually have to adjust the vehicle position, you may have problems with the GPS reception or there may be database errors. 2 System Limitations P. 310

MapCorrect Vehicle Position

Correct Vehicle Position

H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Correct Vehicle Position Manually adjust the current position of the vehicle as displayed on the map screen if

the position appears to be incorrect.

1. Put the vehicle in Park.

2. Rotate i to select Correct

Vehicle Position. Press u.

3. Scroll the map to position the cursor over at your correct position. Press u.

4. Rotate i to position the arrowhead in the correct direction the vehicle is facing.

5. Press u to select OK.

System Setup

Data Reset

1 Defaulting All the Settings

When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset all settings to default and delete all personal data.

The following settings will be reset:

• Routing & Guidance: Rerouting, Unverified

Area Routing, Traffic Rerouting, Edit Waypoint Search Area, Guidance Mode, Street Name Guidance

• Route Preference

Defaulting All the Settings

H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Factory Data Reset Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.

1. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u.



The confirmation message will appear.

2. Rotate i to select Yes. Press

again to reset the settings.



The confirmation message will appear. Press to select OK.

System Setup

On Demand Multi-Use Display™

1 Changing the Screen Settings

Select to go back to the previous screen.

Use the / / / icons to turn the page.

Changing the Screen Settings

Adjusts the screen settings of the On Demand Multi-Use Display™.

The followings are adjustable screen settings:

• Sync Display Brightness: Selects whether the screen brightness synchronizes with the instruments panel brightness.

• Brightness: Adjusts the screen's brightness.

• Contrast: Adjusts the screen's contrast.

• Black Level: Adjusts the screen's black level.

• Display: Changes between the daytime or nighttime modes.

• Beep: Turns on or off the beep that sounds every time you touch the screen.

• Keyboard: Changes the on-screen keyboard from the alphabetical order to the

qwerty type.

• Vibration: Turns on or off the vibration when you touch the screen.

• Fade Timer: Sets the screen black out timing.

1. Select More.

2. Select Screen Settings.

3. Use N, B or other icons to adjust

the setting.

Navigation

This section describes how to enter a destination, select a route to take,

and follow the route to your destination. It also describes how to change

your route or destination along the way.

Entering a Destination ........................... 88

Address ................................................. 90

Address Book......................................... 96

Previous Destination............................... 97

Place Category....................................... 98

Local Search......................................... 100

Place Name.......................................... 102

Place Phone Number............................ 105

ZAGAT................................................. 105

Download POI...................................... 108

Scenic Route ........................................ 109

Intersection.......................................... 110

Map Input............................................ 111

Coordinate .......................................... 113

Calculating the Route ............................114

Viewing the Routes...............................115

Driving to Your Destination .................116

Viewing the Route ................................116

Listening to Voice Guidance..................120

Reaching a Waypoint ............................121

Map Menu..............................................122

Displaying the Map Menu .....................122

Directions .............................................124

Traffic Rerouting™................................126

Changing Your Route............................128

Pausing the Route.................................129

Canceling the Route .............................129

Adding Waypoints ................................130

Editing the Destination List................... 134

Taking a Detour ................................... 136

Avoiding Streets................................... 136

Changing Your Destination ................. 137

Find Nearest Place ................................ 137

Selecting a Destination on the Map...... 138

Entering a New Destination.................. 139

Resuming Your Trip.............................. 140

Navigation

Entering a Destination

1 Entering a Destination

d “Display Destination”, d “Display

Navigation”

If you press the MENU button when en route, the Route Option screen is displayed. 2 Changing Your Route P. 128

Prior to departure, you can set areas along your route to avoid. 2 Avoiding Streets P. 136

H MENU button (on map) This section describes how to enter a destination for route guidance.

The following items are available:

• Address: Sets a destination by entering an address.

2 Address P. 90

• Address Book: Sets a destination by selecting an address stored in your Address Book.

2 Address Book P. 96

• Previous Destination: Sets a destination by selecting a previous destination.

2 Previous Destination P. 97

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.



Select More Search Methods to display additional menu entries.

Navigation

• Go Home: Sets your home address as a destination.

1 Entering a Destination

ZAGAT provides restaurant information only in the U.S.

2 Going Home P. 11

• Place Category: Sets a destination by selecting a place/landmark.

2 Place Category P. 98

• Local Search: Sets a destination by using Local Search.

2 Local Search P. 100

• Place Name: Sets a destination by entering a place name.

2 Place Name P. 102

• Place Phone No.: Sets a destination by entering the phone number of a place/ landmark.

2 Place Phone Number P. 105

• ZAGAT: Sets a destination (restaurant) by using ZAGAT® SURVEY Rating information.

2 ZAGAT P. 105

• Download POI: Sets a destination by using a list of the imported POI (category and places) data you created.

2 Download POI P. 108

• Scenic Route: Sets a destination by using a list of scenic roads for each state (U.S. and Canada only).

2 Scenic Route P. 109

• Intersection: Sets a destination (intersection) by entering two streets.

2 Intersection P. 110

• Map Input: Sets a destination by scrolling through the map.

2 Map Input P. 111

• Coordinate: Sets a destination by entering latitude and longitude.

2 Coordinate P. 113

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Entering a Destination

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Navigation

Entering a DestinationAddress

Address

H MENU button  Address Enter an address to use as the destination. The state or province you are currently in

is displayed (e.g., California).

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

The following items are available:

• City: Selects your destination city.

2 Selecting a City P. 92

• Street: Selects your destination street.

2 Selecting a Street P. 93

• House Number: Enters the house number to select the street.

2 Selecting a Street by House Number P. 95

• ZIP Code: Enters the zip code to select the city.

2 Selecting a City by Zip Code P. 91

• Change State: Selects the state or province.

2 Selecting the State or Province P. 91

Navigation

1 Selecting the State or Province

Move w or y to select the following areas:

• USA for the U.S. mainland, Alaska, Hawaii,

and Puerto Rico

• Canada

• Mexico

1 Selecting a City by Zip Code

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

■ Selecting the State or Province

H MENU button  Address  Change State

■ Selecting a City by Zip Code



H MENU button

Address  ZIP Code

Rotate i to select a state from the list. Press u.

1. Enter the zip code of your destination.

2. Move r to select OK. Press u.

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Entering a DestinationAddress

Continued

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Navigation

1 Selecting a City

Vehicle position may not be displayed when:

• The automobile is traveling off-road.

• The vehicle position data cannot be updated.

You do not need to enter spaces or symbols (e.g., &, -, %). Partial matches are supported (e.g., “ANGELES” to find “LOS ANGELES”).

Using Voice Command (English only)

Say d “City” on the Find address by screen, and the following screen is displayed:

• Say d “Current City” to select your current

location, or say the name of a different city. 2 Selecting a Street P. 93

• The Say city name screen is not displayed when

your vehicle is in Puerto Rico or Mexico.

Entering a DestinationAddress

■ Selecting a City

H MENU button The name of the city where you are currently located is displayed.



Address  City

3. Rotate i to select the destination

city from the list. Press u.



Next, you are prompted to enter a street name.

2 Selecting a Street P. 93

1. Enter the name of a different city,

or move r to select OK for the current city. Press u.

Navigation

1 Selecting a City

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

Non-detailed area mark: Try entering the street first and then select the city.

1 Selecting a Street

When entering the names of major freeways, you can use the following abbreviations. For interstates, use an “I” (e.g., I-10). For U.S. freeways, use “US” (e.g., US-18). For state freeways, use the two-character state designation (e.g., CA-101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (e.g., G-2).

Using Voice Command (English only)

Say d “Street” on the Find address by screen, and the following screen is displayed:

• Say the name of your destination street, and

say the street number as a string of individual numbers.

• Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 114

• The Say street name screen is not displayed

when your vehicle is in Puerto Rico or Mexico.

■ Selecting a Street

H MENU button



Address  Street

2. Rotate i to select your

destination city from the list. Press u.



A list of matching hits is automatically displayed after you enter several letters, with the closest match at the top of the list. Matching letters are highlighted.



Next, you are prompted to enter a street name.

2 Selecting a Street P. 93

1. Enter the name of your destination

street.



Do not enter the street type (e.g., street, road, avenue) or direction (e.g., north, south, east, west).



Move r to select OK to display a list of streets. Press u.

Continued

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Entering a DestinationAddress

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Navigation

1 Selecting a Street

If you did not select a city first and there is more than one city with the specified street, a list of cities is displayed.

Rotate i to select the desired city from the list. Press u.

Entering a DestinationAddress

2. Rotate i to select your

destination street from the list. Press u.



A list of matching hits is automatically displayed after you enter several letters, with the closest match at the top of the list. Matching letters are highlighted.

3. Enter the street number.



Only valid street numbers can be entered.

4. Move r to select OK. Press u.

5. Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 114

Navigation

■ Selecting a Street by House Number

H MENU button  Address  House Number

1. Enter the house number.

2. Move r to select OK. Press u.

3. Rotate i to select your

4. Set the route to your destination.



Only a valid house number can be entered.



If you did not yet select a street name, enter a street name when you are prompted.

destination street from the list. Press u.



Select a city when you are prompted.

2 Calculating the Route P. 114

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Entering a DestinationAddress

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Navigation

1 Address Book

If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Press u to select OK. PINs are optional. 2 PIN Numbers P. 47

Move r and rotate i to select the following items:

• Add New Address: Adds an entry to the

address book. 2 Adding an Address Book Entry P. 39

• Sort: Selects Sort by Name or Sort by

Distance.

• Delete All: Deletes all entries in the address

book.

• Driver 1 or Driver 2: Displays the address

book for the selected user.

Entering a DestinationAddress Book

Address Book

H MENU button  Address Book Select an address stored in your address book to use as the destination.

1. Rotate i to select your destination from the list. Press u.

2. Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 114



Move w or y to display only the entries in the categories you have created.

2 Selecting an Address Book Category

P. 42

Navigation

Previous Destination

1 Previous Destination

If Previous Destination is grayed out, there are no previous destinations entered.

Your home address and addresses stored in your address book are not added to the list of previous destinations.

Move r and rotate i to select Delete All to delete all previous destinations.

You can delete unwanted previous destinations from the list. 2 Previous Destination P. 48

H MENU button  Previous Destination Select an address from a list of your 50 most recent destinations to use as the

destination. The list is displayed with the most recent destination at the top.

1. Rotate i to select a destination from the list. Press u.

2. Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 114

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Entering a DestinationPrevious Destination

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Navigation

1 Place Category

This option is convenient if you do not know the exact name of a place or if you want to narrow down the number of matches returned for places with a common name.

Move y to select Category History to access your recently used place categories. Up to 30 categories can be stored.

You can also delete your recently used place categories. 2 Category History P. 49

Search POI Categories helps you to search the subcategory. When you enter a keyword and select OK, the list of appropriate subcategories is displayed.

Entering a DestinationPlace Category

Place Category

H MENU button  Place Category Select the category of a place (e.g., Banking, Lodging, Restaurant) stored in the map

database to search for the destination.

1. Rotate i to select a category. Press u.

2. Rotate i to select a subcategory. Press u.

2 List of Categories P. 336

Navigation

1 Place Category

The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not driving distance) and direction to the destination are shown for the highlighted place.

Restaurants with a z icon have a ZAGAT® review. To display only restaurants with a ZAGAT® review, move r to select ZAGAT Only. 2 ZAGAT Review P. 107

ZAGAT provides restaurant information only in the U.S.

The following items are available:

• Search by Name: Searches for a place in the subcategory by name. Enter a city name when prompted.

• City Vicinity: Searches for a place in the subcategory within a 20-mile radius of a specific city. Enter a city name and then a place name when prompted. Only the first 1000 matching places/landmarks are displayed.

• Sort by Distance to Travel: Displays all the places in the subcategory sorted by distance from your current location. The closest place is displayed at the top.

3. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

4. Rotate i to select a place name from the list. Press u.

5. Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 114

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Entering a DestinationPlace Category

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