Acura RDX NAVIGATION 2013 User Manual

2013 RDX Navigation Online Reference Manual

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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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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. 232

NOTICE

This vehicle’s navigation display, if so equipped, includes mercury-containing components. Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.

Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may use a mild cleaner intended for use on navigation screens.

Navigation Key

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TOC

Chapter Table of Contents

Index

Book Table of Contents

Voice Commands

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2 System Setup P. 19

Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interface Settings 24 Personal Information 36 Music Search Setup 44 Routing & Guidance 48 Clock Adjustment 57 Vehicle 59 AcuraLink® 62 Traffic and Weather Status 63 Data Reset 64

2 Navigation P. 67

Entering a Destination 68 Calculating the Route 91 Driving to Your Destination 94 Map Menu 99 Changing Your Route 122 Changing Your Destination 129 Resuming Your Trip 133

2 Audio P. 135

Audio System 136 Playing FM/AM Radio 138 Playing XM® Radio 142 Playing a Disc 147 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)

Audio 151 Playing a USB Flash Drive 170 Playing Bluetoo th® Audio 174 Adjusting the Sound 176 Audio Remote Controls 177

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 179

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 180

Phone Setup 190 Making a Call 192 Receiving a Call 195 HFL Menus 196 Text Messages 199

Playing an iPod® 161 Searching for Music Using

Song By Voice™ (SBV) 165

Pairing a Phone 182 Setting Up Speed Dialing 187 Editing User Name and

Playing Pandora® 166

PIN 189

Contents

Quick Reference Guide

System Setup

Navigation

Bluetooth

® HandsFreeLink®

AcuraLink® Messages

Audio

P.2

P.19

P.67

P.135

P.179

P.201

2 AcuraLink® Messages P. 201

AcuraLink® Messages 202 Reading Messages 202 Message Categories 203 Message Options 204 Dealer Appointments 205

2 Other Features P. 207

Calendar 208 Calculator 210 Information Functions 212 Multi-View Rear Camera 216

2 Troubleshooting P. 217

Troubleshooting 218 Error Messages 225

2 Reference Information P. 229

System Initialization 230 System Limitations 232 Client Assistance 234 Legal Information 237

2 Voice Commands P. 243

Voice Commands 244

Other Features

Troubleshooting

Reference Information

Voice Commands

Index

P.207

P.217

P.229

P.243

P.255

Subscription service

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Overview—Functions at a Glance

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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.

Store home addresses (P41)

2 home addresses.

Store contacts (P37)

Store up to

200 contacts in 2 address books.

Enter destination (P68)

Select your destination using

12 methods.

Select route (P92)

Set route preferences and select one of

3 routes.

Track route (P94)

Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ (P120)

Bypass congestion and traffic incidents.

AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ (P115)

Access weather information.

Avoid certain areas (P123)

Set streets and areas to detour around.

Add waypoints (P124)

Add up to

4 “pit stops” along your route.

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FM/AM Radio (P138) XM® Radio (P142) Compact Disc (P147) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P151)

iPod® (P161) Pandora® (P166) USB Flash Drive (P170) Bluetooth® Audio (P174)

AcuraLink®

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

AcuraLink Messages (P202)

Display messages from Acura, tips, and other information.

Voice Control (P22)

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

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (P180)

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.

Text Messages (P199)

Receive text messages on the navigation screen from a compatible device and hear them read aloud. Reply to them using preloaded messages.

Other Features

Multi-View Rear Camera (P216)

Helps you check for obstacles around the rear of your vehicle on the navigation screen when reversing.

9 VOL 9 (Volume/Power)

Knob

(P6)

Display

la 8 (Sound) Button

(P176)

lc HDD/AUX Button (P151)

3 FM/AM Button (P138)

1 E (Eject) Button

4 Preset Buttons

(P6)

6 TUNE Bar (P6)

ld AUDIO Button (P7)

7 XM Button (P142)

lb DISC Button (P147)

lg MAP/GUIDE Button

(P104)

lh CANCEL Button

mc Interface Dial/ENTER

Button

(P8)

2 Disc Slot (P6)

Navigation Screen

Audio

Navigation

Voice Control Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

8 TITLE Button (P6)

5 CATEGORY Bar (P6)

lf SCAN/A.SEL Bar (P6)

lj INFO Button

ma DEST/ROUTE Button

(P68)

li a (Display Mode)

Button

(P29)

mb PHONE Button (P180)

le SKIP Bar (P6)

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md Microphone

(P22)

me MODE Button

(P177)

mf VOL (Volume)

Button

(P177)

mg CH (Channel)

Button

(P178)

na K (Back) Button

mj d (Talk) Button

(P5)

mi j (Hang-Up) Button (P195)

mh h (Pick-Up) Button (P195)

d (Talk Button)

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Voice Control Operation

a Press and release the d (Talk) button.

A helpful prompt asks what you would like to do. Press and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass this prompt.

The icon is displayed and the system beeps when ready for a command. Press the K (Back) button to cancel.

Available voice commands are highlighted on the screen.

b Say a voice command.

Voice Comand Index (P243)

The audio system is muted during voice control mode.

Carefully read the usage note for the voice control. Voice Control System (P22)

Voice Help

This navigation system comes with voice help information, which tells you how to use the voice command functions.

Go to Voice Info for tips when using the voice command functions.

a Press the INFO button.

b Rotate i to select Voice Info.

Press u.

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TITLE

Displays track title, artist, and other text information, if available.

Bass, treble, and balance settings.

1 to 6

Preset stations (FM/AM) and channels (XM).

SKIP

Finds stations with strong signal (FM/AM). Skip to start/end of tracks, or press and hold to fast reverse/forward (Disc).

SCAN

Plays 10-second sample of each station (FM/ AM), channel (XM), or track (Disc). Press again to play the current selection.

TUNE

Tunes to next frequency (FM/AM) or channel (XM). Fast-reverse/forward.

CATEGORY

Selects next category (XM), next folder (WMA, MP3, AAC), or station (Pandora®)

A. SEL

Scans and automatically stores the strongest FM/AM station in each preset.

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Audio System

Quick Reference Guide

You can play music from a wide array of media sources. You can also control the audio system using voice commands.

Basic Operation

a Press the VOL 9

(Volume/Power) knob to turn the audio system on or off.

Audio Buttons

b Select the audio source. c Rotate the VOL 9

(Volume/Power) knob to adjust the volume.

Loading a Disc

a Press the DISC button.

b Insert a disc into the disc slot.

The disc automatically starts playing.

c Press the AUDIO button to display

the audio screen.

Select an audio source (e.g., FM/AM) to stop the disc. Press the E (Eject) button to remove the disc. If you eject but do not remove the disc, the disc automatically reloads after a few seconds.

Audio Control Display

Band Stereo indicator

Presets

Tune, scan, and other functions

iPod® mode (HDD mode, USB mode, Pandora® mode)

Search menu

Track list

Repeat, shuffle, and other functions

Disc mode

Play mode

Recorded icon

Recording icon Recording ready icon

Repeat, random, scan, and other functions

Track list

Bluetooth® Audio mode

Stop/Start control

Sound preferences

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Press the AUDIO button to display the audio system on the navigation screen.

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FM/AM Radio (P138), XM® Radio (P142)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P151), iPod®

(P161), Pandora® (P166), USB Flash Drive (P170)

Compact Disc (P147)

Bluetooth® Audio (P174)

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

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Interface Dial/ENTER Button Operation

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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 LIST to display a list of possible entries.

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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.

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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. The # (pound symbol) or @ (at symbol) displays symbols.

 Move e to select OPTION to display accented and upper/lower

case characters.

Press 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.

On list screens:

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 orientation (P109)

GPS signal strength

North up

Heading up

Best reception Good reception

No icon: Poor/No reception

Traffic status indicator (P120)

Traffic information available

Flow or incident data not available

Traffic information not available

Traffic information off or map scale too large

No icon: Out of coverage area

Current map scale AcuraLink® Message icon (P202) Weather warning icon (P117)

Current street name

Map menu (P99)

Map scale (P112)

Current vehicle position(P110)

Feature areas

Streets

Landmark icons (P107)

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

School

Parking lot

Parking garage

Grocery store Hotel/Lodging

Gas station

Hospital Post office

Restaurant

Freeway exit information

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Map Screen Legend

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During Route Guidance

Calculated route

(P94)

Destination direction indicator

Direction “as the crow flies”

Next guidance indicator

Distance to the next guidance point.

Distance to destination

Distance of the actual route.

Estimated time to destination

Waypoint (P124)

Destination icon

(P93)

Calculated route

(unverified roads)

(P95)

Off-road tracking

(P97)

Street name of guidance point

Route guidance list scroll bar

Rotate i to scroll the list of guidance points.

Route progress bar

Distance to guidance point

No entry icon

Destination direction indicator

Distance to destination

Estimated time to destination

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

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Map Screen

Guidance Screen

Map Menu

Contains map or routing options.

Day or Night Mode

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

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Navigation—Home Addresses and Going Home

The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home 1 or 2, or saying d “Go Home.” You can store two home addresses as Home Address 1 and Home Address 2. (P41)

Storing Your Home Address

a Press the INFO button.

b Rotate i to select Set up. Press u.

c Rotate i to select Personal

Information. Press u.

d Rotate i to select Home Address 1.

Press u.

e Rotate i to select Edit Name. Press

f Enter a name.

g Rotate i to select Edit Address.

Press u.

h Rotate i to select Address. Press u. i Enter an address. j Rotate i to select Edit Phone No.

Press u.

k Enter a phone number.

l Move r to select OK.

Going Home

a Press the DEST/ROUTE

button.

b Rotate i to select Go Home 1. 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 OK. Press u.

 The following voice commands are

available: say d “Go Home,” d “Go Home 1,” d “Go Home 2.”

 If you have two home addresses stored,

saying d “Go Home” will select Home

Address 1.

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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 control.

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a Press the DEST/ROUTE

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 OK. Press u.

Route guidance to the destination begins.

 View Routes: Choose one of three

routes.

 Route Pref.: Choose MAX or MIN for

the three settings.

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Navigation—Changing Route or Destination

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

Adding a Waypoint (“Pit Stop”)

You can add up to four waypoints along your route. (P124)

a Press the DEST/ROUTE button. b Rotate i to select Waypoint. Press

c Rotate i to select location and

search method. Press u.

 SEARCH AROUND: Search around a

location.

 SEARCH ALONG: Search between two

locations.

d Select the icon category and location

to add to the Destination List when prompted.

e Move r to select OK.

Changing Your Destination

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

 Say d “Find Nearest…” (P129)

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

 Say d “Go Home” (P12)

Routes to your home address.

 Selecting an icon on the map (P130)

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 (P131)

Press the DEST/ROUTE button. Move y to select Dest.MENU1/2 and enter a new destination.

Canceling Your Route

a Press the DEST/ROUTE button.

b Rotate i to select Cancel Route.

Press u.

From the map screen:

a Press u to select MAP MENU.

b Rotate i to select Cancel Route.

Press u.

AcuraLink®

Unread message Important message

Traffic incident icons

Congestion

Incident

Weather Construction

Road Closed

Traffic flow indicator

Heavy (approx.)

surface: 0 to 20 mph freeway: 0 to 24 mph

Moderate (approx.)

surface: 21 to 30 mph freeway: 25 to 52 mph

Free-flow (approx.)

surface: 31+ mph freeway: 53+ mph

Color index

Tornado

Hurricane

Storm

Flood Snow/Freeze

Wind

Heat

Other

Rain

Freezing rain

Snow

Weather icons

or Clear or Partly cloudy

Cloudy

Possibility of lightning

(e.g., rain and lightning)

Possibility of high winds

(e.g., rain and wind)

Fog Rain

Freezing rain Snow

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather are fee-based subscription services, with a complimentary 90-day trial upon first retail purchase.

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AcuraLink® Messages (P201)

AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between you and Acura. It sends and receives several kinds of messages through XM® Radio, including:

 Vehicle feature guide

 Operating quick tips

 Safety and maintenance information

 Diagnostic information

 Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™

Displays continuously updated traffic information and recalculates your route in response to traffic flow, incidents, or road closures. (P120)

AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™

Displays continuously updated weather information and weather forecasts, and provides weather warnings along your route. (P115)

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Example of an AcuraLink® Message

If you have linked your cell phone to the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, you can contact your Acura dealer from this screen.

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Troubleshooting For more Information (P217)

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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.

Why does my clock frequently change the time forward and backward by one hour?

The clock setting is automatically updated based on your GPS location. If you normally drive between two time zones, the clock may keep adjusting the time. You can turn this feature off.

Clock Adjustment P. 57

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 INFO button. Rotate i to select Set up and press u. Check that Volume is not set to OFF.

2. Move y to select Other, rotate i to select Basic Settings, and press u. Set Voice Recognition Tutor

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 VOL 9 (Volume/Power) button for two seconds; the system should reactivate.

System Initialization P. 230

How to Use This Manual

Contents

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 (P255)

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

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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 DEST/ROUTE 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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This section describes the start-up procedure and the navigation and

setup functions.

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Start-up ................................................... 20

Voice Control System ............................. 22

Command Input .................................... 22

Voice Recognition .................................. 23

Interface Settings ................................... 24

Display and Volume Settings .................. 24

Interface Dial Feedback .......................... 25

Basic Settings......................................... 26

Color ..................................................... 27

Language............................................... 31

Wallpapers Setting................................. 32

Personal Information.............................. 36

Address Book......................................... 37

Home Addresses .................................... 41

PIN Numbers...........................................42

Previous Destinations ..............................43

Music Search Setup .................................44

Song By Voice™ (SBV) ............................45

Phonetic Modification .............................46

Routing & Guidance ................................48

Rerouting................................................49

Unverified Area Routing..........................50

Traffic Rerouting .....................................52

Edit Avoid Area.......................................53

Edit Waypoint Search Area......................55

Street Name Guidance ............................56

Clock Adjustment ....................................57

Adjust Time ............................................58

Resetting the Clock Settings................... 58

Vehicle ..................................................... 59

Off-road Tracking................................... 60

Correct Vehicle Position ......................... 61

AcuraLink®.............................................. 62

AcuraLink/Messages............................... 62

Traffic and Weather Status .................... 63

Data Reset ............................................... 64

Reset Factory Default Settings ................ 64

Clear Personal Data................................ 65

System Setup

Start-up

1 Start-up

If the navigation system loses power at any time, you may need to press and hold the VOL 9 (Volume/Power) button for more than two seconds, or you may be prompted for the fivedigit security code.

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

AcuraLink® Message Icon

If you have any unread messages, the (AcuraLink® message) icon is displayed at the bottom left side of the screen.

2 AcuraLink® Messages P. 202

You can change the system language at any time.

2 Language P. 31

“OK” on the Confirmation screen cannot be selected by using a voice command. If you do not press u within 30 seconds, the screen goes blank (or displays your wallpaper screen and you cannot use voice commands). Press any navigation or voice control button to continue.

2 Wallpapers Setting P. 32

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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. Move y to select CHANGE

LANGUAGE.



If you do not need to change the system language, proceed to step 3.

2. Rotate i to change the system language. Press u.

3. Press u to select OK.



Your current position is displayed on the map screen.



If you have set any calendar event reminders, they are displayed. Proceed to step 4.

System Setup

1 Start-up

You can set a calendar event reminder.

2 Calendar P. 208

Remind Later

You can skip the reminder by pressing the CANCEL button.

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The following options are available:

• Remind Later: Displays the reminder again next time you start the vehicle.

• OK: Turns the reminder off.

■ Limitations for Manual Operation

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



Your current position is displayed on the map screen.

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

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



Start-up



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Voice Control System

1 d (Talk) Button

When you press the d (Talk) button, a helpful prompt asks what you would like to do. 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.

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Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio and climate control system, and make and receive phone calls using Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.

The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and K (Back) buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

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

2 Voice Help P. 5

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.

2 Basic Settings P. 26

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 Help command. The system will display and read the list of available commands to you.

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.

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Voice Recognition

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using either the navigation voice control system or Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®:

• Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are using.

2 Voice Commands P. 244

• 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 Info tutorial.

2 Voice Help P. 5



Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition

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Interface Settings

1 Display and Volume 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.

You can set the display and volume settings using voice commands.

2 Main Setup Screen Commands P. 250

Volume

If you set Volume to OFF, 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.

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Display and Volume Settings

H INFO button  Set up Use the Main Setup screen to adjust the display and volume.

The following items are available:

• Brightness: Adjusts the screen’s brightness.

• Contrast: Adjusts the screen’s contrast.

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

• Volume: Adjusts the navigation system volume level.

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

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

System Setup

1 Interface Dial Feedback

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

You can set the interface dial feedback settings using voice commands on the Setup screen.

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Interface Dial Feedback

H INFO button  Set up  Interface Dial Feedback Set if and when the system reads aloud a selection made using the Interface Dial.

Rotate i to select an option. Press u.

The following options are available:

• ON: Always reads the selection.

• AUTO (factory default): Reads the selection only when the vehicle is moving.

• OFF: Disables the feature.

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H INFO button  Set up  Other  Basic Settings Set the map units to either miles or kilometers, and control the voice feedback from

the navigation system.

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

The following items are available:

• Units: Sets the map units to either miles (factory default) or kilometers.

• Voice Recognition Tutor: Turns the voice feedback feature on or off.

ON (factory default): Provides voice control system confirmation or prompts. OFF: Disables the feature.

• Display Voice Command Tips: Alerts you when manual control of the system is disabled to prevent distraction while driving. Only voice commands are available.

ON (factory default): Displays a message reminding you to use voice commands. OFF: Disables the message. Inoperable items are still grayed out on the screen.

• Verbal Reminder: Turns the verbal reminders on or off. ON (factory default): Provides warning voice messages when:

– Driving with the parking brake on. – Driving without wearing the driver and/or passenger seat belt.

OFF: Disables the feature.

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Color

H INFO button  Set up  Other  Color Choose the color of the navigation map and system menus.

Rotate i to select an item. Press u.

The following items are available:

• Map Color: Sets the color of the map screen.

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• Menu Color: Sets the color of the menu screens.

2 Menu Color P. 28

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System Setup

1 Map Color

For Day mode

Set to WHITE (factory default is BEIGE) to obtain the best daytime display contrast.

For Night mode

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

1 Menu Color

For Day mode

Set to WHITE (factory default) to obtain the best daytime display contrast.

For Night mode

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

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■ Map Color

H INFO button  Set up  Other  Color  Map Color Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes.

■ Menu Color

H INFO button  Set up  Other  Color  Menu Color Set separate menu colors for Day and Night modes.

1. Rotate i to select Day or Night. Press u.

2. Rotate i to select a color for the map screen. Press u.

1. Rotate i to select Day or Night. Press u.

2. Rotate i to select a color for the menu screens. Press u.

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. 11

Recommended Settings

• Select mid-range for the dash illumination.

• Select WHITE for the map Day display and

BLACK for the map Night display.

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■ 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.

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Rotate i to adjust the brightness. Press u.

2. Press the a button again.

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Repeat the procedure to switch the display modes.

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