Acura TL 2008 User Manual

2008 TL

Navigation Manual

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Voice Control Basics.....................12

Using the Voice Control System ...... 13

Improving Voice Recognition .......... 13

Selecting an Item (Button) on the

Screen .........................................14

Selecting an Item in a List.............14

Using the On-screen Keyboard .....15

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .......16

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

Map Screen Legend.......................18

Map Screen Description ................19

Zoom In/Out..................................... 19

Map Scrolling .................................. 19

Displaying Current Location.........19

Traffic Display Legend..................20

Real Time Traffic Display.............21

Viewing Flow Data .......................... 21

Viewing Incident Reports................. 22

System Function Diagram .............24

Entering a Destination .............. 25

By Address ....................................26

Selecting the State or Province........ 26

Selecting the City ............................. 26

Selecting the Street .......................... 28

Entering the Street Number ............. 30

By Intersection...............................30

Selecting the State or Province........ 31

Selecting the City ............................. 31

Selecting the Street .......................... 33

By Places .......................................35

Finding the Place by Category ........ 35

Finding the Place by Name..............39

Finding the Place by Phone

Number ......................................... 39

Finding the Place by Zagat 2007..... 39

By Map Input.................................40

Showing the Map of Current

Position......................................... 40

Showing the Map of City.................. 41

Showing the Map of State ................41

Showing the Map of Continental

USA............................................... 42

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

By Today’s Destinations................43

Editing Today’s Destination List ..... 44

Adding Destinations to the List........ 44

By Address Book...........................45

Adding Addresses to the Personal

Address Book ................................ 46

By Go Home..................................46

Driving to Your Destination ..... 47

Driving to Your Destination ..........47

Calculate Route to Screen..............47

Changing the Routing Method......... 48

Viewing the Routes........................... 49

Viewing the Destination Map ..........50

Map Screen ....................................50

Route Line ........................................ 50

Guidance Prompts ...........................51

Map Screen Legend .........................52

Guidance Screen ............................53

Guidance Screen Legend ................. 53

Distance and Time to

Destination..................................54

Direction List.................................54

Exit Info

(Freeway Exit Information) .......... 55

Split Screen Guidance....................55

Map Scale ......................................56

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Map Orientation ............................57

Destination Icon ............................58

Landmark Icons.............................58

Showing Icons on the Map............... 61

Icon Options .................................... 61

Going Off the Route ......................63

Off-road Tracking..........................63

Viewing/Saving the Current

Location......................................64

Pop-ups and Disclaimers ...............65

Changing the Route .......................66

Change Route By Screen ................. 66

Waypoints ........................................ 66

Reroute: Avoid Streets ..................... 68

Reroute: Detour ............................... 68

Reroute: Change Routing

Method.......................................... 68

Changing Your Destination...........69

Find Nearest (Voice command)....... 69

Go Home (Voice command) ............ 69

Using Joystick to Change

Destination ...................................69

Entering a Destination from the Menu

Screen (while on route) ................ 70

Continue Trip Screen.....................70

AcuraLink Messages .....................71

Information Features ................ 72

Information Screen ........................72

Messages........................................72

Voice Command Help ...................72

Cellular Phonebook .......................73

Map Legend...................................73

Calendar.........................................74

Entering Your Schedule ................... 74

Key to Zagat Ratings .....................75

Calculator.......................................76

Unit Conversion............................... 77

Roadside Assistance ......................77

System Set-up............................. 78

Setup Mode....................................78

Setup Screen (first) ........................78

Brightness ........................................ 78

Volume ............................................. 78

Display ............................................. 79

Guidance Prompts ........................... 80

Contrast ........................................... 80

Setup Screen (second) ...................80

Personal Information .....................81

Address Book ...................................81

Home Address .................................. 84

PIN Number..................................... 85

User Name .......................................86

Previous Destinations ...................... 86

Routing & Guidance......................87

Rerouting ......................................... 87

Unverified Area Routing..................88

Edit Avoid Area................................ 92

Edit Waypoint Search Area.............. 94

Guidance Mode................................ 95

Vehicle...........................................95

Off-road Tracking ............................ 95

Correct Vehicle Position.................. 96

System Information .......................97

Basic Settings.................................97

Keyboard Layout.............................. 98

Units (mile or km) ............................ 98

Voice Recognition Feedback ...........98

Voice ................................................ 98

Clock Adjustment ..........................98

Auto Daylight Saving Time ..............98

Auto Time Zone by GPS................... 99

Daylight Savings Time (DST) Selection

(Change DST schedule)................99

Time Adjustment .............................. 99

Color ............................................100

Map Color...................................... 100

Menu Color .................................... 100

AcuraLink/Messages ...................101

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Rear View Camera ......................101

Rear View Camera Brightness

Adjustment..................................101

System Initialization.................102

System Initialization....................102

Entering the Security Code..........102

GPS Initialization ........................103

Map Matching .............................103

System Limitations...................104

Database Limitations ...............106

Client Assistance.......................108

Reporting Errors ..........................108

Acura Automobile Client

Services ....................................108

Visiting Your Dealer ...................109

Obtaining a Navigation Update

DVD .........................................109

Changing the DVD...................... 110

PC Card .......................................110

Coverage Areas.........................111

Map Coverage .............................111

U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas....... 111

Canada Detailed Coverage

Areas .......................................... 116

Operation in Hawaii.....................122

Information Screen Differences..... 124

Shipping a Vehicle To or From

Hawaii ........................................ 124

Frequently Asked

Questions ............................... 125

Troubleshooting....................... 133

Glossary.................................... 134

Glossary.......................................134

Voice Command Index............ 137

Global Commands .......................137

Navigation General

Commands................................137

Navigation Display

Commands................................138

Find Place Commands.................139

Climate Control Commands ........140

Temperature Voice

Commands................................141

Radio Voice Commands..............141

CD Voice Commands..................142

DVD Voice Commands...............143

MP3/WMA Voice Commands ....143

Tape Voice Commands ...............144

Information Screen Voice

Commands................................144

Setup Screen (first) Commands...144

On-Screen Commands.................145

On-Screen Commands Assist......... 145

Index ......................................... 147

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Introduction

Manual Overview

The manual is divided into the following sections:

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

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

• Driving to your Destination – An explanation of the map features, guidance, and cautions.

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

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

The back of this manual contains:

• Map Coverage (page 111)

• Cities with Traffic Coverage (page 122)

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (see page 125)

• Troubleshooting Guide (see page 133)

• Glossary of Terms (see page 134)

• Voice Command List (see page 137)

• Operation Specific to Hawaii (see page 122)

System Overview

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

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

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Introduction

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

The navigation system is easy to use. The locations of many places of business and entertainment are already entered in the system. You can select any of them as a destination by using the touch screen, joystick or voice control. There are several ways to enter a destination, such as by point of interest (POI), by address, by phone number, and by selecting it from the map. The last 50 destinations are saved for reuse at a later date. The system also allows you to store a home address to simplify returning home from your destination.

Accessories Precautions

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

If you plan to install electronic components such as radar detectors, vehicle location devices, remote starters, additional amplifiers, or other audio components, ensure that they are not located near the navigation control unit behind the plastic door in the trunk, near the navigation screen in the dash, or near the GPS antenna in the center of the rear shelf. Signal noise emanating from these devices can cause intermittent disruption of the navigation system.

Important Safety Information

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

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

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WARNING

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

Follow all operating instructions and safety information in this manual.

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

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

Additionally, the system itself has certain limitations (see page 104). Therefore, you must verify the audio and visual route information provided by the system by carefully observing the roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you are unsure, proceed with caution. Always use your own good judgment, and obey traffic laws while driving.

Map Overview

Current Street

The current street on which your vehicle is, appears at the bottom of the map screen (see page 18). A message saying “Not on a digitized road” may appear instead when you drive half a mile away from a mapped road. For more details, see Off-road Tracking on page 63.

Verified/Unverified Street

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

“Unverified” Road

“Verified” Road

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When displayed

Street color

Map Quality

Routing differences

Cautions

Guidance voice

Time and distance “to go”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Voice guidance issues maneuvers such as “In a half mile make a right turn.”

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

Introduction

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

Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown.

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

Your route line is either a blue dotted “vector line,” or a dashed pink/blue line. For information on selecting this option, and the routing differences, see Unverified Area Routing on page 88.

Regardless of whether the user chooses route guidance, there are cautionary screens before and during the route urging the user to be extra cautious, and obey all traffic restrictions. See Unverified Area Routing on page 88.

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

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

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User Agreement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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User Agreement

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

• The use of oil company logos in the display are for your information and convenience, and in no way implies any sponsorship, approval or endorsement of these companies, or their products. The logos are trademarks of their respective owners.

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

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

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

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Getting Started

Audio Functions

System Controls

Time (set by navigation system)

Driver’s Temperature

Audio Functions

Passenger’s Temperature

MAP/GUIDE button MENU button

SETUP button

ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT) buttons

CANCEL button

Joystick INFO button

Upper Display

Screen

MAP/GUIDE button

Displays the map. When on a route, switches between the map and guidance screens. See page 18 or 52.

MENU button

Displays the Enter destination by screen. When on a route, displays the Change route by screen. See page 25.

SETUP button

Displays the Setup screens to change and update information in the system. See page 78.

CANCEL button

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

NOTE:

The NAVI BACK button performs the same basic function.

ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT) buttons

Press ZOOM to zoom in (to show more detail), or ZOOM to zoom out (to show more area and less detail) while a map screen is displayed. ZOOM IN reduces the scale (showing less area with greater detail). ZOOM OUT increases the scale (showing more area with less detail). See page 56.

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INFO button

Displays the screen for selecting

Messages, Voice Command Help, Cellular Phonebook, Map Legend, Calendar, Key to Zagat Ratings, Calculator, and Roadside Assistance. See page 72.

Joystick

Moves left, right, up and down, to move the highlighting around the display, to scroll through lists, or to look around a displayed map. After making a selection in a menu or list, push in on the joystick to enter the selection into the system. In almost all cases, you can enter a selection into the system by using the voice control system, highlighting the item and pushing in on the joystick, or by touching the appropriate item you wish to select.

Other buttons

See the Owner’s manual.

Screen

All selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. In addition, the display is a “touch screen” – you can enter information into the system by touching the images (icons) on the screen with your finger.

For example, if you need to enter a street name, a keyboard will be displayed. You can type in the street name by saying or selecting the individual characters on the screen.

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

NOTE:

Whenever you shift to R (reverse), the rear view is shown on the navigation system screen. See page 101.

Upper Display

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

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

The climate status consists of the driver’s and passenger’s temperature displays. The time is automatically set by the navigation system. Settings can be adjusted in Setup (see Time Adjustment on page 99).

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Getting Started

Voice Control Basics

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

HFL button

NAVI TALK button

NAVI BACK button

HFL BACK button

NOTE:

While using the voice control system, all of the speakers are muted.

Microphone

(on the ceiling)

NAVI TALK button

This button activates the voice control system. Press and release it when you want to give a voice command. See Voice Command Index on page 137 for a list of voice commands.

NAVI BACK button

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

NOTE:

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

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Using the Voice Control System

You should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entry using the joystick as a “back-up” method of entry.

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

• Press and release the NAVI TALK

button.

• Wait for the beep.

• Give a voice command.

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

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

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

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

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

Improving Voice Recognition

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

NOTE:

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

Index on page 137.

• Adjust the air flow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do not blow against the microphone on the ceiling. Place your hand over the microphone; if you feel any airflow, adjust the vents.

• Lower the A/C fan speed during voice recognition operation.

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• Close the windows and the sunroof.

• After pressing and releasing the

NAVI TALK button, wait for the beep, then give a voice command.

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

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

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

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

Selecting an Item (Button) on the Screen

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

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

• Touch the desired item on the screen.

• Move the highlighting to the desired item with the joystick, then push in on the joystick.

Tip:

If items are grayed out (very dark colored), this means that they cannot be selected.

Selecting an Item in a List

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

• Use the joystick to scroll through the list item by item.

• Use the voice control system and say “Next” or “Previous” or use the “on screen” scroll up or down buttons, or the ZOOM buttons to scroll through the list page by page.

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

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

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

• Touch the item on the screen.

• Use the joystick to move the highlighting to the item, then push in on the joystick.

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Getting Started

Using the On-screen Keyboard

When the system needs input from you, the display changes to a keyboard. Use the displayed letters to enter the information. Enter each letter by one of the following methods:

• Using the voice control system, say the desired letter on the screen.

• Move the highlighting to the desired letter using the joystick, then push in on the joystick.

• Touch the desired letter on the screen.

When speaking the letters or using “spell mode,” you can substitute the name that represents each letter or symbol. This improves recognition. The system will only respond to the names shown in the following graphic. For example:

• To select the letter “A”: Say, “A”; “Alpha”; or “Apple.”

• To select the letter “M”: Say, “M”; “Mike”; or “Mary.”

The names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard symbols, see page 145.

Alpha Apple

King

Kilo

Uniform

Uncle

Bravo

Boy

Larry Lima

Victor

Charlie

Mike Mary

Whiskey

William

Dog

Delta

November

Nancy

X-Ray

Echo

Edward

Oscar

Yankee

Yellow

Foxtrot

Frank

Papa

Paul

Zulu

Zebra

George

Golf

Queen

Quebec

Robert Romeo

Henry

Hotel

Igloo India

Sam

Sierra

Slash

John Juliet

Tom

Tan go

Apostrophe

Ampersand

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Each entered letter will appear at the top of the display. Say or select Space to enter a space between words. Say or select Delete to erase a letter entered incorrectly.

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

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

Tip:

If you are unsure of the spelling of a name, enter the letters that you are sure of, and then select List. The system displays a list of names that most closely matches your input.

You can choose to have your keyboard displayed in alphabetized format as shown below:

Or in a regular keyboard (QWERTY) format as shown below:

See Keyboard Layout in the Setup screen (second).

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink

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

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

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

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Getting Started

System Start-up

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

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

NOTE:

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

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

If you do not press the joystick or touch OK, the screen will go dark after 30 seconds. To return to the Disclaimer screen, press any navigation or voice control button.

NOTE:

If you do not select OK, and then enter the Setup or Information screens, some items are not available, and will show up as darkened buttons (grayed out). See System Function Diagram on page 24.

If you have entered any Calendar reminders, they are displayed after you select OK.

The Calendar reminder screen remains displayed until you select OK, Remind Later or press the CANCEL button.

If you select OK, the reminder will not show up again. If you wish to have the reminder show up again later in the day, touch the Remind Later button.

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

NOTE:

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

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Getting Started

Map Screen Legend

Map Orientation

(see page 57)

“North Up”

“Heading Up”

GPS Signal Strength

: Best Reception : Good Reception

Missing: Poor/No Reception

Current Map Scale

(see page 56)

ICON Button (see page 61)

Vehicle Position (see page 64)

(Use voice command “Display the current location.” or touch the icon to show current location.)

NOTE:

See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.

“Breadcrumbs”

(see Off-road Tracking on page 63)

Streets

(see Map Overview on page 6) Red: Interstates or Freeways Black: Verified Streets Light Brown: Unverified Streets

Current Street (see page 6)

Landmark Icon (see page 58)

Honda Dealer

Hospital

Grocery Store

Gas Station

Hotel/Lodging

Parking Garage

Freeway Exit Information

Incident Icon

Accident / Incident (other)

Construction

Map Features

Dark Green: Park Light Blue: Hospital Brown: Shopping Mall Light Brown: Indian Reservation Green: Golf Course Gray: Airport/Stadium/Business Blue: Body of Water Blue/Green: Cemetery Matte Blue: University

Acura Dealer

School

Restaurant

AT M

Parking Lot

Post Office

Weather

NOTE:

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

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Map Screen Description

Zoom In/Out

Use the ZOOM buttons to change the scale of the map. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a wide area view. After changing the scale, give the system a few moments to update the display.

Map Scrolling

To view other areas on the map, move the joystick left, right, up, or down. The map will shift in that direction. To return the map to your current location, press either the MAP/GUIDE, the CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button.

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

Displaying Current Location

You can say “Display current location.” or touch the vehicle position icon at any time to see the current address, latitude, longitude and elevation. The screen will change to:

NOTE:

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

You can say “Save current location.” or select Save on the screen to save the current location in your Address Book.

Select Traffic Incidents to display a list of the traffic incidents within a 30mile radius of your current position. You can view this same list by saying “Display traffic incidents.” See page 22 for a discussion of this feature.

Select Return to return to the previous screen.

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Getting Started

Traffic Display Legend

Viewing Incident Details:

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

Incident Icons

Accident / Incident (other)

Construction

Weather

Incident Icon Update Details:

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

• Continuously updated signal is received.

NOTE:

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

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

green line (this may be difficult to see)

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

orange

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

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

Map Scale (5 - 1/2 mile):

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

Message Button

Indicates that you have a message. View messages by touching the message button. See page 71.

Hearing Incident Details:

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

To return to current position, say, or select Return.

Traffic Flow Data (using bands parallel to the road)

Heavy traffic: 0 – 27 mph (approx.) Moderate traffic: 27 – 52 mph (approx.) Free flow traffic: 52 + mph

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

Traffic Flow Data Update Details:

• Available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week

• Continuously updated

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Getting Started

Real Time Traffic Display

The navigation screen can display upto-the-minute traffic information when available including flow (traffic speed), accidents, and construction on freeways in more than 40 major metro areas. See page 122 for a list of the current US cities that offer traffic information.

The display of traffic flow and incidents on your map screen is optional and can be turned On/Off by selecting the “Traffic” icon on the Icon bar (see Showing Icons on the Map on page 61).

The current metropolitan areas that have traffic coverage can be seen on page

122. For more current metro coverage information, go to www.acura.com/ realtimetraffic. This link offers additional information on real-time information, including the following:

• The latest list of metro areas that have Nav-Traffic

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

• An XM-Nav-Traffic demonstration

• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Viewing Flow Data

Traffic flow data is displayed as colored bands on either side of the freeway (see Traffic Display Legend on page 20). The different color bands represent the average road speeds as determined by “under-road sensors.”

While driving to your destination on a road, that has traffic flow data, your route line color is used to display the traffic flow data. This means that when the map scale is set to one of the traffic scales (1/2 through 5 mile scale), your blue route line may appear as alternating orange, red or blue segments (see Traffic Display Legend on page 20).

NOTE:

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

• The under road sensors indicate free flow traffic.

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

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Getting Started

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

NOTE:

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

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

• Not all cities have traffic flow information. See cities listed on page 122.

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

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

• If traffic flow is not showing, verify that the “TRAFFIC” selection for the Icon Bar is ON, and that the icon options for traffic are both ON. (see page 61).

Viewing Incident Reports

Incident reports appear as small diamond shaped icons (see Traffic Display Legend on page 20 for examples). There are three ways to view traffic incidents:

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

• Select Traffic Incidents from the Current location screen.

• Select an incident icon from the map screen.

NOTE:

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

Listing Traffic Incidents by Voice Control

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

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Getting Started

Listing Traffic Incidents

Select Traffic Incidents from the Current Location screen. A list of all incidents within the metro traffic area will be displayed. See Displaying Current Location on page 19.

No Traffic within 30 Miles

If you say “Display traffic incidents” or select Traffic Incidents but there are no incidents within 30 miles of your current location, the following screen will be displayed.

Selecting an Incident Icon from the Map Screen

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

NOTE:

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

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

• The displayed incidents may disagree with the information from other audio or internet based traffic information displays.

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Getting Started

System Function Diagram

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

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

"INFORMATION

VOICE:

"HELP"

(ALL)

(pg. 137)

NUMERIC RATING

(pg. 76)

COST (pg. 75)

R (pg. 74)

ENTE

LIST (pg. 74)

MATH (pg. 76)

CONVERT (pg. 77)

LIST (pg. 73)

(PG. 72)

SELECT CATEGORY

IMPORT/SEAR

VOICE: "MENU" (to

change route)

VOICE:

SCREEN"

(pg. 72)

INFO

SCREEN (pg. 1

AUD

IO (pg. 141 - 144)

CLIMATE CONTR

(pg. 140, 141)

KEY TO ZAGAT

RATINGS

CALEND

CALCULATO

MAP LEGEND

CH/DELETE (pg. 73)

NAVI, AUDIO,

77)

CLIMATE (pg. 72)

CALL (pg.

TO THE DESTINATI ON?"

(pg. 66)

(

VOICE:

"GO HOME"

44)

MESSAGE

PHONE BOOK

VOICE HELP

ROAD ASSISTANCE

SELECT BAND/

VOICE:

"HOW FAR OR LONG

(pg. 137)

SELECT A

WITH

DESTINATION

JOYSTICK

(pg. 69)

(pg. 46)

BUTTON

INFO

(pg. 72)

BUTTON

(pg. 10)

SIDE

FREQUENCY

VOL BALANCE

OTHER

FUNCTIONS

"DISPLAY (OR SAVE)

CURRENT LOCATION"

PRESSED

NOT

AUDIO

REAR CA

AUD

BRIGHTNESS

ZOOM IN/OUT

VOICE:

(pg. 64)

VOICE: "FIND

NEAREST..."

ATM, ETC.

(pg. 139)

KEY

MERA (REVERSE)

(

NOT

SELECTED

BUTTON

VENT

FAN

(

A/C

(pg. 10)

AC ON/OFF

VOICE:

"WHAT TIME

IS IT?"

(pg. 137)

"MENU" FOR

ENTER

DESTINATION

SCREEN

(pg. 25)

(

)

PRESS

SET TEMP

VOICE:

SCREEN

(FIRST)

(pg. 141 - 144)

AFTER RESTART

)

SETUP

BUTTON

(pg. 78)

SYSTEM INFO

SET UP

BRIGHTNESS (pg. 78)

VOICE:

AUDIO

CONTINUE

DESTINATION

TO THE

(RESUME)

(pg. 70)

ADJUSTMENT

VEHICLE

COLOR

ACURALINK

GUIDE. PROMPTS (pg. 80)

DISPLAY (pg. 79)

CONTRAST (pg. 80)

E (pg.78)

VOICE:

CLIMATE

FAN, TEMP

(pg. 140, 141)

WAYPOINTS

)

CE:

VOI

(pg. 56, 138)

VOICE:

(pg. 59,138)

VIEW TRAFFIC

(pg. 20)

PERSO

NAL

BASIC

DAYLIGHT SAV. (pg. 98)

OFF-ROAD TRACKING

CORRECT VEHICLE

POSITIO

MAP COLOR (pg. 100)

ENU COLO

MESSAGES (pg. 101)

R (pg. 100)

ENTER

(pg. 66)

Y ICONS"

UNITS MI/KM (pg. 98)

VOICE MALE/F (pg

UNVERIFIED (pg. 88)

AVOID ARE

TIME ZONE (pg. 99)

(pg. 63, 95)

N (pg. 96)

"ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT"

"HIDE/DISPLA

ROUTING

GUIDANCE

CLOCK

VERSION (pg. 9

TRAFFIC

VIEW

(pg. 20)

ADD BOOK (pg. 81)

PINs (pg. 85)

AS (pg.

92)

. 98)

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Entering a Destination

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

Address (see page 26) This selection requires you to enter the

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

Intersection (see page 30) This selection allows you to enter the

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

Places (see page 35) The system has been programmed with

the locations of many businesses, parks, hospitals, etc. This selection lets you search these by category, name, phone number, or Zagat 2007 (for restaurant).

Map Input (see page 40) This selection allows you to point to a

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

Previous Destinations (see page 43) When you enter a destination with any

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

NOTE:

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

Today’s Destinations (see page 43) You can enter and sort up to five

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

NOTE:

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

Address Book (see page 45) This selection allows you to select a

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

Go Home (see page 46) This selection allows you to select your

home or a common place as a destination.

NOTE:

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

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Entering a Destination

By Address

After you select Address from the

Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:

Tip:

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

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

NOTE:

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

Selecting the State or Province

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

The display then changes to the Enter state name screen. Use the voice control system and say the name of the state or use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the state.

Selecting the City

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

By Voice Control:

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

NOTE:

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

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Entering a Destination

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

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

You should select a letter by saying the number.

Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter.

By Touch Control:

Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the city.

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

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Entering a Destination

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

Listings of cities and towns in the nondetailed coverage area may have an asterisk “*” next to their names. If you select one, a pop-up box is displayed saying; “No detailed street data is available...”, and a street address cannot be entered (see Map Coverage on page 111). Try entering the street first, and then select the city if available.

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

Selecting the Street

By Voice Control:

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

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

name and the searching will begin.

To enter the street name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO Spell Mode on the Say street name screen, and the display will change to the Enter street name screen.

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

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Entering a Destination

You should select a letter by saying the number.

Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter.

By Touch Control:

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

To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-10). For U.S. highways, use US (US-18). For state highways, use the two character state designation (CA-101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (G-2, for example).

Tip:

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

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

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