Acura MDX Navigation 2015 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,
Use this Navigation Manual for vehicles:
- 2WD VIN range 008000 and higher
- AWD VIN range 019274 and higher
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
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.
Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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
2
P. 316
WARNING
2 System Setup P. 21
Start-up 22 Voice Control System 24 Interface Settings 27 Personal Information 39 Routing 54 Guidance 63 Map 70 Data Reset 86 On Demand Multi-Use Display™ 87
2 Navigation P. 89
Entering a Destination 90 Calculating the Route 114 Changing Your Route 129 Changing Your Destination 138 Resuming Your Trip 141
Driving to Your Destination 116
Map Menu 122
Contents
Quick Reference Guide
System Setup
Navigation
P.2
P.21
P.89
2 Audio P. 143
Audio System 144 Audio Remote Controls 150 Audio Settings 151 Playing FM/AM Radio 155 Playing SiriusXM® Radio 161 Playing a Disc 166 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 173 Playing an iPod® 185 Playing Internet Radio 197 Playing a USB Flash Drive 202 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 208
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 211
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 212 Text/E-mail Message 244
2 AcuraLink® P. 257
AcuraLink® 258
2 Rear Entertainment System P. 267
Rear Entertainment System 268 Rear Control Panel Operation 271
2 Other Features P. 289
Trip Computer 290 Calendar 291 Information Functions 292 Multi-view Rear Camera 294
2 Troubleshooting P. 297
Troubleshooting 298 Error Messages 304
2 Reference Information P. 313
System Initialization 314 System Limitations 316 Client Assistance 318 Legal Information 321
2 Voice Commands P. 329
Voice Commands 330
Front Control Panel Operation 282
Wireless Headphones 286
Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
AcuraLink®
Rear Entertainment System
Other Features
Troubleshooting
Reference Information
Voice Commands
Index
P.143
P.211
P.257
P.267
P.289
P.297
P.313
P.329
P.345

Overview—Functions at a Glance

Store home address
(P47)
Register
1
home address.
Store contacts
(P40)
Store up to
200
contacts in 2 address books.
Enter destination
(P90)
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™ (P127)
Bypass congestion and traffic incidents.
Subscription service
Avoid certain areas
(P137)
Set streets and areas to detour around.
Add waypoints
(P131)
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.
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Audio
FM/AM Radio
(P155)
SiriusXM® Radio
(P161)
Compact Disc
(P166)
iPod®
(P185)
USB Flash Drive
(P202)
Bluetooth® Audio
(P208)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(P173)
Internet Radio
(P197)
AcuraLink®
(P258)
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®
(P212)
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
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio choices.
(P267)
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System Controls

REAR
REAR AUDIO
FRONT AUDIO
NAV
F
F
AAAAA
AUDIO
FRONTFF
A
AUDIOAAAA
Navigation
Audio
Rear Entertainment System
Voice Control
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
1 PHONE Button
(P214)
mb AUDIO Button
(P144)
Models without RES
lb FRONT AUDIO Button lc REAR AUDIO Button
(P282)
ld REAR 9 (Power) Button
Models with RES
lf Microphone
(P24)
li h (Pick-Up) Button
(P212)
lj J (Hang-Up/Back)
Button
(P212)
ma d (Talk) Button
(P6)
lg Left Selector
Wheel
(P150)
lh SOURCE Button
(P150)
4 NAV Button 5 BACK Button 6 a (Display Mode)
Button
(P75)
7 Interface Dial/ENTER
Button
(P7)
8 INFO Button 9 MENU Button 0 SETTINGS Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Navigation Screen
2 9 (Power) Button 3 Volume Knob
le E (Eject) Button
Quick Reference Guide
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EA

On Demand Multi-Use Display™ Basic Operation

Places (P45)
Select to change an audio source.
Shortcuts
Audio Source
Select to display the menu items.
Select and hold a desired number you want to store the station. Select to listen a preset station.
Phone (P224) Audio (P148)
More
AM, FM, SiriusXM®, Pandora® , Aha
TM
bn
: Select the preset station (AM/FM/Pandora®/AhaTM) or category (SiriusXM®).
Select and hold to search that station on preset screen. (AM/FM/SiriusXM®)
cx
: 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. (SiriusXM®) 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 beginning 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.
You can change the position of icons.
Select Tune.
Select Presets.
* For detail informations about Climate, see your owner's manual.
Quick Reference Guide
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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 (P330)
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)
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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
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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.
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Using the Interface Dial
Rotate i to highlight a character.
Select to display upper/lower case characters.
Select to display symbols and accented characters.Select (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 (P77)
GPS signal strength
North up
Heading up
Best reception
Good reception
No icon: Poor/No reception
Current map scale
Current street name
Map scale (P81)
Current vehicle position
(P79)
Feature areas
Streets
Landmark icons (P72)
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
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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 (P131)
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
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
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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
MENU
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
u.
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
u.
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.
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Navigation—Entering a Destination

MENU
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.
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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. (P131)
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…” (P138)
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 (P139)
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 (P140)
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.
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AcuraLink®

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
Displays continuously updated traffic information and recalculates your route in response to traffic flow, incidents, or road closures.
(P127)
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 (P127)
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.
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Rear Entertainment System

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 (SiriusXM®).
(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.
(P267)
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.
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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.” (P329)
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.
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Troubleshooting

For more Information
(P297)
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?
On the map screen, press u to display the Map Menu. Rotate i to select Guidance Volume. Adjust the preferred volume level.
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.
2
System Initialization
P. 314
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How to Use This Manual

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
(P345)
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.
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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.
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20

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 ........................................ 39
Address Book................................................... 40
Home Address ................................................. 47
PIN Numbers .................................................... 48
Previous Destination......................................... 49
Category History .............................................. 50
Download POI.................................................. 51
Routing .............................................................. 54
Route Preference.............................................. 55
Unverified Routing ........................................... 57
Traffic Rerouting .............................................. 59
Edit POI Search Radius Along Route ................. 60
Avoided Area ................................................... 61
Guidance ............................................................ 63
Guidance Mode ............................................... 64
Street Name Guidance ..................................... 66
Non-map screens ............................................. 67
Guidance Point................................................. 68
Estimated Time................................................. 69
Map..................................................................... 70
Showing Icons on Map.....................................72
Color................................................................ 74
View (Map Orientation) .................................... 77
3D Angle Adjustment ....................................... 78
Straight Line Guide........................................... 78
Current Location .............................................. 79
Map Legend.....................................................80
Display Tracking ...............................................84
Correct Vehicle Position....................................85
Data Reset.......................................................... 86
Defaulting All the Settings ................................ 86
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ ..................... 87
Changing the Screen Settings .......................... 87
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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. 314
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.
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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.
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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
2
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
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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. 330
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 and the climate controls fan speed 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.
2
Voice Help P. 16

Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition
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
System Setup
Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition Settings
Voice Recognition Settings
H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Voice Reco
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
Guidance Volume: Adjusts the voice prompt volume level.
Sound and Beep Settings P. 28
2
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 VoiceTM on or off.
2 Song By Voice
Song by Voice Phonetic Modification: Modifies a voice command of music stored in the HDD or an iPod®. 2 Phonetic Modification P. 194
Phonebook Phonetic Modification: Modifies a voice command for the phonebook. 2 Phonebook Phonetic Modification P. 227
TM
(SBV) P. 192
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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.
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
System Setup
1 Sound and Beep Settings
Guidance Volume
If you set Guidance Volume to 0, you will not hear route guidance or voice command confirmations. You can also adjust Guidance Volume by rotating the volume knob while the route guidance or voice command confirmations is announced.
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:
Guidance 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.
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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. 38
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
2
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
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
H SETTINGS button
System Settings  Clock  Clock Adjustment
1. Rotate i to select an item. Press
u.
2. Rotate i to select a minute. Press u.
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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 255
characters.
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.
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
System Settings  Clock  Clock/Wallpaper Type
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the
USB port.
2. Move y to select Wallpaper.
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.
The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
5. Move r and rotate i to select Start Import. Press u.
The confirmation message will appear. Then the display will return to the wallpaper list.
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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.
The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
2. Rotate i to select Set. Press u.
The display will return to the wallpaper list.
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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.
The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
2. Rotate i to select Delete. Press u.
The confirmation message will appear.
3. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u.
The display will return to the wallpaper list.
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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.
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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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Interface SettingsVoice Command Tips
Voice Command Tips
H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Others  Voice Command Tips Alerts you when manual control of the system is disabled to prevent distraction while
driving. Only voice commands are available.
The following items are available:
On (factory default): Displays a message.
Off: Disables the message.
Rotate i to select the map unit. Press u.
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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
TM
.
Rotate i to select a desired color. Press u.
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Interface SettingsHeader Clock Display
Header Clock Display
H SETTINGS button  System Settings  Others  Header Clock Display Selects whether the clock display comes on.
The following options are available:
On (factory default): The system displays the clock in the navigation screen.
Off: Disables the feature.
Rotate i to select an option. Press u.
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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.
2
Address Book P. 40
Edit Go Home: Sets or edits your home address.
2 Home Address P. 47
PIN Number: Sets or changes your PIN.
2 PIN Numbers P. 48
Previous Destination: Deletes the destination history.
2
Previous Destination P. 49
Category History: Deletes the place categories you recently used.
2 Category History P. 50
Download POI: Edits and deletes the Imported POI categories.
2 Editing POI Categories P. 52
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
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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. 48
Any address book categories you create are also displayed.
2 Selecting an Address Book Category P. 43
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.
Personal InformationAddress Book
Address Book
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
H SETTINGS button This section explains how to enter the name and address.
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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.
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2. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
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.
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.
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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.
Personal InformationAddress Book
The following items are available:
Current Position: Select your current location.
Address: Enter an address on the character input screen when prompted.
2
Address P. 92
Previous Destinations: Select a previous destination.
2 Previous Destination P. 99
Place Name: Enter the name of a place/landmark.
2
Place Name P. 104
Local Search: Sets a destination by using Local Search.
2 Local Search P. 102
Place Category: Select a category to search for a place/landmark (e.g., Banking, Lodging). 2 Place Category P. 100
More Search Methods: Displays additional search method entries. 2 Entering a Destination P. 90
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
2
P. 40
3. Move r and rotate i to select OK. Press u.
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.”
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.
Create a category in advance.
2 Creating a New Category
P. 43
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Personal InformationAddress Book
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.
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.
The selected category to delete is indicated with a trash icon. Move r and rotate i to select OK.
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1 Deleting an Address Book Entry
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, delete all address book entries.
Personal InformationAddress Book
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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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.
If you select No Entry, go to step
6.
4. Select Add.
All six preset icons appear.
5. Select the preset number to which you want to store an address.
The screen changes to a list of addresses stored in your address book.
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Personal InformationAddress Book
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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Home Address
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. 48
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.
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
2
P. 40
2. Move r and rotate i to select OK. Press u.
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1 PIN Numbers
PIN
Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a password used to access personal data.
PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN, keep a note of the number in a secure location. If you forget your PIN, a dealer will have to reset the navigation system 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.
Personal InformationPIN Numbers
PIN Numbers
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.
If you have not entered the same number both times, an “INCORRECT PIN” message is displayed. Enter your PIN again.
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Previous Destination
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
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.
Repeat the procedure as necessary.
Items to be deleted are indicated with a trash icon.
2. Move r and rotate i to select OK to delete the selected destinations.
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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
Personal InformationCategory History
Category History
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.
Repeat the procedure as necessary.
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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Download POI
1 Importing POI Data
For more information about connecting a USB flash drive. 2 Connecting a USB Flash Drive P. 202
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. 258
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)
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.
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1 Editing POI Categories
If you select From AcuraLink, you can edit Alert only.
Personal InformationDownload POI
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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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.
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Personal InformationDownload POI
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Routing
H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Routing Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during
route calculation.
The following items are available:
Route Preference: Changes the route preferences (calculating method).
Route Preference P. 55
2
Unverified Routing: Sets whether you use the route guidance in unverified areas. 2 Unverified Routing P. 57
Traffic Rerouting: Sets whether you use automatic recalculation based on traffic information. 2 Traffic Rerouting P. 59
Edit POI Search Radius Along Route: Sets the distance from the route to find waypoints. 2 Edit POI Search Radius Along Route P. 60
Avoided Area: Specifies areas to avoid when calculating a route. 2 Avoided Area P. 61
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
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Route Preference
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. 56
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.
Repeat step 1 and 2 as necessary.
3. Move r to select OK. Press u.
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1 Optimal Routes
Optimal Routes is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com.
RoutingRoute Preference
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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Unverified Routing
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, 1/4, 1/2, 1 and 2 mile map scales.
Straight line guide
Blue-pink route line
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.
2
Straight Line Guide
P. 78
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.
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RoutingUnverified Routing
Differences Off On (factory default)
Cautionary pop-up screens and voice announcements remind you to obey all traffic restrictions when entering an unverified street.
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 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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1 Traffic Rerouting
Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink Real­Time Traffic™ subscription. 2 AcuraLink® P. 258
Automatic traffic rerouting may not provide a detour route depending on circumstances.
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. 127
2
Rotate i to select an option. Press u.
The following options are available:
On: The system reroutes automatically based on traffic information.
Off (factory default): Disables the feature.
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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”).
RoutingEdit POI Search Radius Along Route
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. 131
2
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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Avoided Area
1 Avoided Area
The maximum size of an “avoid area” is approximately 1/2 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.
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.
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1 Avoided Area
Avoid area can be set in the 1/20, 1/8, or 1/4 mile map scales.
Cursor
Avoid area
RoutingAvoided Area
The following options are available:
Address: Specify the general area by entering an address.
2
Address P. 92
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.
To redo the area selection, press the BACK button.
7. Scroll the map to “draw” the area. Press u to mark the end point.
8. Press u to select OK.
The area you specify is displayed in the list of areas to avoid.
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Guidance
H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during
route guidance.
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
Guidance Mode: Sets whether to display only the map screen or a split map- guidance screen.
Guidance Mode P. 64
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Street Name Guidance: Sets whether to read out the street names during voice guidance. 2 Street Name Guidance P. 66
Non-map screens: Sets whether the guidance screen interrupts the screen display. 2 Non-map screens P. 67
Guidance Point: Sets whether to display the guidance information to the destination or the next waypoint. 2 Guidance Point P. 68
Estimated Time: Sets whether to display the remaining time or arrival time to the guidance point. 2 Estimated Time P. 69
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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
GuidanceGuidance Mode
Guidance Mode
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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Direction List: Displays the map and direction list simultaneously on the map
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
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.
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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.
GuidanceStreet Name Guidance
Street Name Guidance
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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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.
Rotate i to select an option. Press u.
The following options are available:
On: The guidance screen interrupts other mode screens (e.g., audio, phone, etc, except the rear view camera mode).
Off (factory default): Disables the feature.
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GuidanceGuidance Point
Guidance Point
H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance  Guidance Point Set the guidance point to display on the map screen.
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.
Rotate i to select an option. Press u.
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Estimated Time
H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Guidance  Estimated Time Select the estimated time to display on the screen.
Rotate i to select an option. Press u.
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.
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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.
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Showing Icons on Map P. 72
Color (Day): Selects the color of the map for the Day mode.
2 Color P. 74
Color (Night): Selects the color of the map for the Night mode.
2 Color P. 74
View: Selects the map orientation (North-up, Heading-up, or 3D map).
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View (Map Orientation) P. 77
3D Angle Adjustment: Adjusts the viewing angle for the 3D map.
2 3D Angle Adjustment P. 78
Straight Line Guide: Sets whether to display a straight guideline to the destination or waypoint. 2 Straight Line Guide P. 78
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Current Location: Displays and saves your current location. 2 Current Location P. 79
Map Legend: Displays an overview of the map features. 2 Map Legend P. 80
Display Tracking: Sets whether to display the tracking dots on the map. 2 Display Tracking P. 84
Delete Tracking: Deletes the tracking dots on the map.
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Deleting Tracking Dots P. 84
Correct Vehicle Position: Adjusts the position of the vehicle on the map.
2 Correct Vehicle Position P. 85
System Device Information: Views database, software, device, and vehicle identification information. 2 System Device Information P. 292
Map Data Update: Checks the map data update status when updating the map database. 2 Map Data Update P. 292
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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. 330
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. 48
MapShowing Icons on Map
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.
Repeat step 1 and 2 as necessary.
3. Move r to select OK. Press u.
The following options are available:
All On: Displays the landmark icons.
Map Screen Legend P. 9
2
Customize: Fine-tunes the icon display.
2 Fine-tuning the Icons P. 73
Off: Hides the landmark icons.
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Fine-tuning the Icons
Icons in some categories can be fine-tuned to display or hide.
1. Rotate i to select the icons to display on the map. Press u.
Pressing u toggles the icon display on or off.
Repeat the procedure as necessary.
2. Move r and rotate i to select OK. Press u.
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1 Color (Day)
The factory default is set to Beige.
1 Color (Night)
The factory default is set to Blue.
MapColor
Color
Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes.
Color (Day)
H SETTINGS button
Color (Night)
H SETTINGS button  Navi Settings  Map  Color (Night)
Navi Settings  Map  Color (Day)
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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Switching Display Mode Manually
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
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MapColor
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).
a
1. Press the a button.
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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MapColor
Illumination
control
a button 1 Selects Day, Night, or Off display mode. This button has
Priority Operation
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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View (Map Orientation)
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. 78
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.
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Map3D Angle Adjustment
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.
The following options are available:
On (factory default): Displays the straight guideline on the map.
Off: Disables the feature.
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Current Location
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. 48
The elevation is not displayed if the system is receiving insufficient GPS information. When elevation is displayed, it may differ with roadside elevation signs by ±100 feet or more.
Saving your current location does not change or cancel your current route.
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.
Move w to scroll the map as necessary.
2. Edit the name, phone number, and category.
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3. Move r and rotate i to select
OK. Press u.
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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Map Legend
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 Scale and Functions
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. 330
You can change between miles or kilometers. 2 Unit Settings P. 34
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MapMap Legend
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 77
North-up 77
3D map 77
Others
Tracking dots 119
Unverified road 9
Map features 9
Avoid areas 61
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)
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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. 330
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. 331
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.
MapMap Legend
Map Icons and Functions
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
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Icon display
control
Icon
selectable
Icon
searchable
System Setup
Traffic icon
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.
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MapMap Legend
Type
Traffic incident Yes No Yes
Icon display
control
Icon
selectable
Icon
searchable
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System Setup
1 Deleting Tracking Dots
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, delete the tracking dots.
MapDisplay Tracking
Display Tracking
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
2
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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Correct Vehicle Position
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. 316
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.
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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.
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.
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On Demand Multi-Use Display™
Changing the Screen Settings
Adjusts the screen settings of the On Demand Multi-Use Display™.
1. Select More.
2. Select Screen Settings.
3. Use N, B or other icons to adjust
the setting.
Use the / / / icons to turn the page.
Select to go back to the previous screen.
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.
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Navigation

This section describes how to enter a destination, select a route to take,
and follow the route to your destination. It also describes how to change
your route or destination along the way.
Entering a Destination ........................... 90
Address ................................................. 92
Address Book......................................... 98
Previous Destination............................... 99
Place Category..................................... 100
Local Search......................................... 102
Place Name.......................................... 104
Place Phone Number............................ 107
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
Hide Traffic Flow...................................124
Directions .............................................125
Traffic Rerouting™................................127
Changing Your Route............................129
Pausing the Route.................................130
Canceling the Route .............................130
Adding Waypoints ............................... 131
Editing the Destination List................... 135
Taking a Detour ................................... 137
Avoiding Streets................................... 137
Changing Your Destination ................. 138
Find Nearest Place ................................ 138
Selecting a Destination on the Map...... 139
Entering a New Destination.................. 140
Resuming Your Trip.............................. 141
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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. 129
Prior to departure, you can set areas along your route to avoid. 2 Avoiding Streets P. 137
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.
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2 Address P. 92
Address Book: Sets a destination by selecting an address stored in your Address Book.
2 Address Book P. 98
Previous Destination: Sets a destination by selecting a previous destination.
2 Previous Destination P. 99
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.
2 Going Home P. 11
Place Category: Sets a destination by selecting a place/landmark.
2 Place Category P. 100
Local Search: Sets a destination by using Local Search.
2 Local Search P. 102
Place Name: Sets a destination by entering a place name.
2 Place Name P. 104
Place Phone No.: Sets a destination by entering the phone number of a place/ landmark.
2 Place Phone Number P. 107
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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1 Address
Using Voice Command
You can say the entire address at once using voice commands. Say d “Address” on the Voice Portal screen, then say the entire address. For example, “1-2-3-4 Main Street, Los Angeles, California.” The system interprets the address. Say dSet as destination” to begin the route. The system language needs to be set in English.
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).
The following items are available:
City: Selects your destination city.
2 Selecting a City P. 94
Street: Selects your destination street.
2 Selecting a Street P. 95
House Number: Enters the house number to select the street.
2 Selecting a Street by House Number P. 97
ZIP Code: Enters the zip code to select the city.
2 Selecting a City by Zip Code P. 93
Change State: Selects the state or province.
2 Selecting the State or Province P. 93
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
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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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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 dCity” 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. 95
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. 95
1. Enter the name of a different city,
or move r to select OK for the current city. Press u.
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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 dStreet” 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. 95
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.
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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
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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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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. 48
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. 40
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
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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. 49
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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