Acura TLX Navigation 2015 User Manual

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NOTICE

WARNING

Use this Navigation Manual for vehicles:

- 4 cylinder 006685 and higher

- V6 2WD 008868 and higher

- V6 AWD 001414 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.

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Route guidance may conflict with street closures, road construction, detours, and out-of-date map data.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. 302

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.

2 System Setup P. 19

Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interface Settings 26 Personal Information 38 Routing 53 Guidance 62 Map 69 Data Reset 87 On Demand Multi-Use Display

2 Navigation P. 89

Entering a Destination 90 Calculating the Route 115 Driving to Your Destination 118 Map Menu 125 Changing Your Route 133 Changing Your Destination 142 Resuming Your Trip 145

Quick Reference Guide

System Setup

Navigation

P. 2

P. 19

P. 89

2 Audio P. 147

Audio System 148 Audio Remote Controls 153 Audio Settings 155 Playing FM/AM Radio 158 Playing SiriusXM® Radio 164 Playing a Disc 171 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio 178 Playing an iPod 190 Playing Internet Radio 202 Playing a USB Flash Drive 207 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 213

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 217

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 218 Text/E-mail Message 252 Roadside Assistance 260 HFL Menus 261

2 AcuraLink® Messages P. 265

AcuraLink® 266

2 Other Features P. 277

Trip Computer 278 Calendar 279 Information Functions 280

2 Troubleshooting P. 283

Troubleshooting 284 Error Messages 290

2 Reference Information P. 299

System Initialization 300 System Limitations 302 Client Assistance 304 Legal Information 307

2 Voice Commands P. 313

Voice Commands 314 List of Categories 325

Audio

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink

AcuraLink® Messages

Other Features

Troubleshooting

Reference Information

Voice Commands

Index

P. 147

P. 217

P. 265

P. 277

P. 283

P. 299

P. 313

P. 327

Quick Reference Guide

Store home addresses

(P46)

home addresses.

Track route

(P118)

Follow your route in real-time with voice guidance.

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

(P130)

Bypass congestion and traffic incidents.

Subscription service

Store contacts

(P39)

Store up to

200

contacts in 2 address books.

Enter destination

(P90)

Select your destination using

methods.

Select route

(P117)

Set route preferences and select one of

routes.

Avoid certain areas

(P60)

Set streets and areas to detour around.

Add waypoints

(P135)

Add up to

“pit stops” along your route.

Overview—Functions at a Glance

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.

Quick Reference Guide

FM/AM Radio

(P158)

SiriusXM® Radio

(P164)

Compact Disc

(P171)

Hard Disc Drive (HDD)

(P178)

iPod

(P190)

Internet Radio

(P202)

Bluetooth® Audio

(P213)

USB Flash Drive

(P207)

AcuraLink®

(P266)

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

Voice Control

(P22)

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®

(P218)

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

Audio

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

System Controls

NAV

AUDIO

NAV

On Demand Multi-Use Display

Navigation Screen

Audio Navigation

Voice Control Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

li AUDIO Button

(P148)

lc Microphone

(P218)

ld Left Selector

Wheel

(P153)

7 Interface Dial/ENTER

Button

(P7)

5 BACK Button

8 INFO Button

lf (Pick-Up) Button

(P218)

9 MENU Button la SETTINGS Button

4 NAV Button

1 PHONE Button

(P218)

lg (Hang-Up/Back) Button

(P218)

lh (Talk) Button

(P6)

6 (Display Mode)

Button

(P74)

le SOURCE Button

(P153)

2 (Power) Button 3 Volume Knob

lb (Eject) Button

Quick Reference Guide

On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM Basic Operation

Shortcuts

Audio Source

Places

(P44)

Phone

(P231)

Audio

(P151)

Select to change an audio source.

You can change the position of icons.

Select to display the menu items.

FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Pandora®*2/Aha

CD/HDD/USB flash drive/Bluetooth® Audio

iPod

Album bar:

Select the preset station (FM/AM/Pandora®*2/AhaTM) or category (SiriusXM®). Select and hold to search that station on preset screen. (AM/FM/SiriusXM®)

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®*2) or a contents (AhaTM).

Select to skip to the next folder, and to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

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

Select an album. Select to change tracks. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.

*1:

Select and hold a desired number you want to store the station. Select to listen a preset station.

Select Tune.

Select Presets.

Pandora® is available on U.S. models only.*2:

For detail informations about Climate, see your owner's manual.

Quick Reference Guide

Voice Control Operation

Voice Portal Screen

a Press and release the (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 (Talk) button again to bypass this prompt.

 The system beeps when ready for a

command. Press the (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 Commands (P314)

 Say “Voice Help” to enter supported

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

Voice Help (P15)

 During the voice control mode, press

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

 Set Voice Prompt to Off to bypass the

voice prompt. Voice Recognition Settings (P24)

 Carefully read the usage note for the

voice control.

Voice Control System (P22)

On the Menu Screen

a Press and release the (Talk) button

on the menu or setting screen. The system prompts you to say a voice command and gives examples. Press

and release the (Talk) button again to bypass this prompt.

Available voice commands are highlighted on the screen.

b Say a voice command.

 Say “Voice portal” to display the

Voice Portal on any screen.

 Say “Voice Help” to enter supported

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

(P15)

Quick Reference Guide

Rotate dial

Changes scale

Map screens

Press ENTER

Selects function Selects map icon

Map screens

Move

up down left right

Highlights menu options

Menu screens

Selects highlighted option

Menu screens

Selecting Icon

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

Move up Move left Move right

Scrolls map (8 directions)

Map screens

Selects labeled function

Menu screens

Rotate dial

Press ENTER

Move down

Interface Dial/ENTER Button Operation

Quick Reference Guide

How to Enter Information

Number of Hits

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

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 in this manual, voice commands are available for that feature.

 Say the letter, number, or symbol (e.g., say “A”).

 Use spelling assist (e.g., say “Alpha” to enter the letter “A”

or “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 “Five” to select item

5).

 Say “Up” or “Previous” to scroll up one page.

 Say “Down” or “Next” to scroll down one page.

Using the Interface Dial

Rotate to highlight a character.

 Select to display upper/lower case characters.

 Select to display symbols and accented characters.

 Select (or move ) to edit the entered characters.

Press to enter the highlighted character.

 Move to select Space to enter a space character.

 Move 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.

Quick Reference Guide

Map Screen Legend

GPS signal strength

Best reception

Feature areas

Park

Streets

Map scale (P81)

No icon: Poor/No reception

Good reception

Hospital Shopping Mall Golf Course

Airport/Business Water Area Cemetery University

Current street nameCurrent vehicle position

(P79)

Freeways/highways

State routes

Verified streets

Unverified streets

One-way streets

Acura dealer

AcuraLink® Message icon (P14)

AcuraLink® signal indicator (P275) Landmark icons (P71 )

Honda dealer (U.S.) Honda dealer (Canada)

School Parking lot

Gas station Hospital

Post office

Restaurant

Freeway exit information (U.S.) / Highway exit information (Canada)

Parking garage Grocery store

Hotel/Lodging

ATM

Map orientation (P76)

North up

Current map scale

Heading up

3D map

Quick Reference Guide

During Route Guidance

Guide to destination or waypoint

Estimated time to destination (waypoint)

Distance to destination (waypoint)

Distance of the actual route.

Waypoint (P135)

Tracking dots

(P122)

Next guidance indicator

Distance to the next guidance point.

Calculated route

(unverified roads)

(P120)

Destination icon

Calculated route (P118)

Guide to destination or waypoint

Estimated time to destination (waypoint)

Distance to destination (waypoint)

Distance of the actual route.

Guidance point

No entry icon

Guidance indicator

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

Lane guidance

Day mode Night mode

Multi-information Display

Remaining distance

Street name of next guidance point

Next driving maneuver is approaching

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

Map Screen

Guidance Screen

Day or Night Mode

Press the (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.

Quick Reference Guide

Navigation—Home Addresses and Going Home

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

Storing Your Home Address

a Press the SETTINGS

button.

b Rotate to select Navi Settings.

Press .

c Rotate to select Edit Go Home.

Press .

d Rotate to select Name. Press .

e Enter a name.

f Rotate to select Address. Press

g Enter an address. h Rotate to select Phone No. Press

i Enter a phone number.

j Move and rotate to select OK.

Press .

Going Home

a From the map screen,

press the MENU button.

b Rotate to select Go Home. Press

Alternatively, you can say “Go Home” from any screen. Your home address is displayed on the Calculate Route screen.

c Rotate to select Set as

Destination. Press .

 The following voice commands are

available: say “Go Home.”

Quick Reference Guide

Navigation—Entering a Destination

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 voice commands.

a From the map screen,

press the MENU button.

b Rotate to select Address. Press .

c Rotate to select Street. Press .

d Enter the name of your destination

street.

e Rotate to select your destination

street from the list. Press .

f Enter the street number. Move to

select OK when finished.

g If there is more than one city with the

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

h Rotate to select Set as

Destination. Press .

Route guidance to the destination begins.

 View Routes: Choose one of three

routes.

 Route Preference: Choose Max or Min

for the five settings.

Quick Reference Guide

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.

Adding a Waypoint (“Pit Stop”)

You can add up to four waypoints along your route. (P135)

a From the map screen, press the MENU

button.

b Rotate to select Destination List.

Press .

c Rotate to select Add New

Destination. Press .

d Rotate to select Find Along

Route. Press .

e Rotate to select location and

search method. Press .

 Search Around: Search around a

location.

 Search Along: Search between two

locations.

f Select the icon category and location

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

g Move and rotate to select

Start Route. Press .

Changing Your Destination

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

 Say “Find Nearest...” (P142)

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

 Say “Go Home” (P11)

Routes to your home address.

 Selecting an icon on the map (P143)

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

 Entering a new destination (P144)

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

Canceling Your Route

a Press the MENU button.

b Rotate to select Cancel Route.

Press .

Quick Reference Guide

AcuraLink®

Traffic information available

Traffic information off or map scale too large

No icon: Out of coverage area

Traffic incident icons

Traffic status indicator (P130)

Traffic flow indicator

Congestion

Incident Weather

Heavy Moderate Free-flow

Construction Road Closed

NOTE: AcuraLink Real-Time TrafficTM is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada).

AcuraLink® Messages

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

The following features are available:

 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.

(P130)

Quick Reference Guide

Voice Help

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 (Talk)

button.

b Say “Voice Help.”

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

available on most screens.

c Press and release the (Talk)

button.

d Say one of the options for a list of

available commands by category (e.g.,

“Navi commands”).

e Press and release the (Talk)

button.

f Say one of the options for a list of

available commands by category (e.g.,

“Find Place Commands”).

g The system displays a list of all

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

Getting Started Tutorial

a Move and rotate to select

Getting Started on the voice help screen. Press .

For “Voice Settings” and “All Commands.” (P314)

b Press to have the system read the

tips for the voice control.

 Rotate to read the tips.

 Move or to display the

previous/next page.

Quick Reference Guide

Troubleshooting

For more Information

(P283)

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 to display the Map Menu. Rotate 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 (Power) button for two seconds; the system should reactivate.

2 System Initialization P. 300

How to Use This Manual

Searching the Table of Contents

(P1)

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

(P327)

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

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

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

More Detailed

Contents

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

Press the hard button on the system control panel.

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.

All menu options can also be activated with voice commands.

Press the MENU button.

Select the menu option with the Interface Dial.

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.

Rotate to select Address Book. Press .

MENU button Address Book

AUDIOAUDI

System Setup

This section describes the start-up procedure and the navigation and setup functions.

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

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

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

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

Interface Settings ................................... 26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Straight Line Guide ................................ 78

Current Location .................................... 79

Map Legend........................................... 80

Display Tracking ..................................... 84

Correct Vehicle Position ......................... 86

Data Reset ............................................... 87

Defaulting All the Settings...................... 87

On Demand Multi-Use Display

Changing the Screen Settings ................ 88

........... 88

System Setup

Start-up

1 Start-up

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

2 System Initialization P. 300

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

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

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

1. Press to select OK.

u If you do not select OK, the

map screen is displayed after a certain period of time.

u Your current position is

displayed on the map screen.

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

u Your current position is

displayed on the map screen.

System Setup

■

Disabled option

uuStart-up u

Limitations for Manual Operation

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

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

System Setup

Voice Control System

1 Voice Control System

When you press the (Talk) button, the system prompts you to say a voice command and gives examples. Press and release the (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 (Talk) and (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.

2 Getting Started Tutorial P. 15

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

2 Voice Help P. 15

System Setup

Voice Recognition

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.

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

• Close the windows and moonroof.

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

• 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

• Refer to the Voice Help feature.

uuVoice Control System u Voice Recognition

using.

2 Voice Commands P. 314

on the ceiling.

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

2 Voice Help P. 15

uuVoice Control SystemuVoice Recognition Settings

System Setup

Voice Recognition Settings

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Voice Reco

Rotate to select an item. Press

The following items are available:

• Guidance Volume: Adjusts the voice prompt volume level.

2 Sound and Beep Settings P. 27

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

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

• Song By Voice: Turns the Song By Voice

2 Settings Song By VoiceTM (SBV) P. 197

• Song By Voice Phonetic Modification: Modifies a voice command of music stored in the HDD or an iPod.

2 Phonetic Modification P. 199

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

2 Phonebook Phonetic Modification P. 234

on or off.

System Setup

Siri Eyes Free

1 Siri Eyes Free

iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple, Inc.

Siri Eyes Free is available only on iPhone with iOS 6.0 and above.

Some commands work only on specific phone features or apps.

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. For details about Siri, refer to http:// www.apple.com.

We recommend against using Siri other than in Eyes Free mode while operating a vehicle.

On Siri Eyes Free, the display remains the same and no feedback or commands appear.

While using Siri, you cannot operate the system with the built-in voice recognition.

When your iPhone is paired and linked to the system via Bluetooth®, you can say Sirirelated commands. Make sure Siri on your iPhone is turned on.

2 Pairing a Phone P. 221

uuVoice Control SystemuSiri Eyes Free

1. Press and hold the (Talk) button for more than two seconds until you hear the Siri tone.

2. Talk to Siri.

u When you hear the Siri tone,

you can continue to respond without pressing any button. If the Siri tone times out, you have to press and hold the (Talk) button again to reactivate Siri Eyes Free.

u Press the (Hang-Up/

Back) button to turn off Siri Eyes Free.

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 u System Settings u 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 to select an item. Press .

2. Rotate to make the

adjustment. Press .

System Setup

Sound and Beep Settings

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.

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Sound/Beep

uuInterface SettingsuSound and Beep Settings

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 to select an item. Press

uuInterface Settings u Clock Adjustment

System Setup

1 Clock Adjustment

Auto Time Zone

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

Auto Daylight

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

You can turn the clock display in the navigation screen on and off.

2 Header Clock Display P. 37

Clock Adjustment

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u 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.

2 Setting the Clock Type P. 29

• Clock Adjustment: Adjust the current time manually.

2 Setting the Clock P. 29

• 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 to select an item. Press

System Setup

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

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H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Clock u Clock Adjustment

uuInterface SettingsuClock Adjustment

Setting the Clock Type

u Clock

1. Rotate to select an option to change the design. Press .

2. Move to select OK. Press .

Setting the Clock

1. Rotate to select an item. Press

2. Rotate to select a minute. Press .

uuInterface Settings u Wallpaper Settings

System Setup

1 Wallpaper Settings

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When importing wallpaper files, the image must be in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a folder cannot be imported.

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The file name must be fewer than 255 characters.

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The file format of the image that can be imported is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

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The individual file size limit is 6 MB.

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The maximum image size is 4,800 x 4,800 pixels.

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Up to 10 files can be saved for each driver (Driver1 and Driver2).

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If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, the No files detected message appears.

Wallpaper Settings

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

Import wallpaper

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

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the

USB port.

2. Move to select Wallpaper.

u The screen will change to the

wallpaper list.

3. Move and rotate to select Add New Wallpaper. Press .

4. Rotate to select a desired picture. Press .

u The preview is displayed on the

left side on the screen.

5. Move and rotate to select Start Import. Press .

u The confirmation message will

appear. Then the display will return to the wallpaper list.

System Setup

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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.

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

uuInterface Settings u Wallpaper Settings

Select wallpaper

u Wallpaper

1. Rotate to select a desired wallpaper. Press .

u The preview is displayed on the

left side on the screen.

u The pop-up menu appears on

the screen.

2. Rotate to select Set. Press .

u The display will return to the

wallpaper list.

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uuInterface Settings u Wallpaper Settings

System Setup

Delete wallpaper

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

u Wallpaper

1. Rotate to select a wallpaper that you want to delete. Press .

u The preview is displayed on the

left side on the screen.

u The pop-up menu appears on

the screen.

2. Rotate to select Delete. Press

u The confirmation message will

appear.

3. Rotate to select Yes. Press .

u The display will return to the

wallpaper list.

System Setup

Unit Settings

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Others u Units

uuInterface Settings u Unit Settings

Sets the map units to either mile or km.

Rotate to select the map unit. Press .

uuInterface Settings u Language Settings

System Setup

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.

Language Settings

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Others u Language

Set the system language used on all screens. You can choose from three languages: English, Français (French), Español (Spanish).

Rotate to select the system language. Press .

System Setup

Voice Command Tips

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Others u Voice Command Tips

uuInterface Settings u 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 to select the map unit. Press .

uuInterface Settings u Background Color

System Setup

Background Color

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Others u Background Color

Changes the background color of the navigation screen and the On Demand MultiUse Display

Rotate to select a desired color. Press .

System Setup

Header Clock Display

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Others u Header Clock Display

uuInterface Settings u 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 to select an option. Press

System Setup

Personal Information

1 Personal Information

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

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u 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. 39

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

2 Home Address P. 46

• PIN Number: Sets or changes your PIN.

2 PIN Numbers P. 47

• Previous Destination: Deletes the destination history.

2 Previous Destination P. 48

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

2 Category History P. 49

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

2 Download POI P. 50

Rotate to select an item. Press

System Setup

Address Book

1 Address Book

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

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

2 PIN Numbers P. 47

Any address book categories you create are also displayed.

2 Selecting an Address Book Category P. 42

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

uuPersonal Information u 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.

Move or to display only the addresses in the selected category. Move to change the user address book (Driver 1 or Driver 2).

Continued

uuPersonal Information u Address Book

System Setup

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.

Adding an Address Book Entry

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

This section explains how to enter the name and address.

1. Move and rotate to select Add New Address. Press .

2. Rotate to select an item. Press

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.

System Setup

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

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.

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

The following items are available:

• 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. 100

• Current Position: Select your current location.

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

2 Place Category P. 101

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

2 Local Search P. 103

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

2 Place Name P. 105

• More Search Methods: Displays additional search method entries.

2 Entering a Destination P. 90

uuPersonal Information u Address Book

3. Rotate to select Name. Press .

4. Enter a name or title. Move to

select OK.

5. Rotate to select Address.

Press .

6. Rotate to select an item for

specifying the address. Press .

Continued

uuPersonal Information u Address Book

System Setup

1 Editing an Address Book Entry

The entered contents are displayed on the Edit address screen.

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.”

Editing an Address Book Entry

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

Selecting an Address Book Category

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

1. Rotate to select the address to

edit. Press .

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

2 Adding an Address Book

Entry P. 40

3. Move and rotate to select

OK. Press .

1. Rotate to select an address. Press .

2. Rotate to select Category. Press .

3. Rotate to select a category. Press .

u Create a category in advance.

2 Creating a New Category

P. 43

System Setup

■ Creating a New Category

1 Deleting an Address Book Entry

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

1. Move and rotate to select New Category. Press .

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

■ Deleting or Editing a Category

1. Move and rotate to select Delete or Edit. Press .

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

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

uuPersonal Information u Address Book

u The created category is displayed in the list of categories.

u The selected category to delete is indicated with a trash icon. Move and

rotate to select OK.

Deleting an Address Book Entry

1. Rotate to select the address to delete. Press .

2. Move and rotate to select Delete. Press .

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

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uuPersonal Information u Address Book

System Setup

Setting Place Shortcuts

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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.

u If you select No Entry, go to

step 6.

4. Select Add.

u All six preset icons appear.

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

u The screen changes to a list of

addresses stored in your address book.

System Setup

■ 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.

uuPersonal Information u Address Book

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

uuPersonal Information u Home Address

System Setup

1 Home Address

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

2 PIN Numbers P. 47

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

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

. Rotate to select Yes. Press .

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 (80 and 200 m) scales.

Home Address

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Personal Info u 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.

2 Adding an Address Book

Entry P. 40

2. Move and rotate to select

OK. Press .

System Setup

PIN Numbers

1 PIN Numbers

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

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

If you want to stop using a PIN, move to select Turn Off PIN Entry. Press .

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

uuPersonal InformationuPIN Numbers

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 to select the PIN to create. Press .

2. Rotate to select a digit to enter. Press 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 to select OK.

u If you have not entered the

same number both times, an “INCORRECT PIN” message is displayed. Enter your PIN again.

uuPersonal Information u Previous Destination

System Setup

1 Previous Destination

Up to 50 destinations can be stored.

To cancel the selection of a previous destination, rotate to highlight the destination again. Press

to de-select it.

Trash icon

Previous Destination

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Personal Info u 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.

PLACE A PLACE B PLACE C PLACE D PLACE E PLACE F

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

u Repeat the procedure as

necessary.

u Items to be deleted are

indicated with a trash icon.

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

System Setup

Category History

1 Category History

Up to 50 categories can be stored.

To cancel the selection of a category, rotate to highlight the category again. Press to de-select it.

Trash icon

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Personal Info u Category History

uuPersonal InformationuCategory 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 to select the category to delete. Press .

u Repeat the procedure as

necessary.

u Items to be deleted are

indicated with a trash icon.

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

uuPersonal Information u Download POI

System Setup

1 Importing POI Categories

For more information about connecting a USB flash drive.

2 Connecting a USB Flash Drive P. 207

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. 266

Download POI

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

Importing POI Categories

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H MENU button (on map) u More Search Methods u Download POI

1. Connect a USB flash drive with

stored POI data to the USB connector.

2. Move and rotate to select

Import from USB. Press .

System Setup

1 Editing POI Categories

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

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

uuPersonal Informationu Download POI

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

Editing POI Categories

1. Rotate to select the downloaded POI category to edit. Press .

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uuPersonal Information u Download POI

System Setup

2. Rotate to select an item. Press .

The following items are available:

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

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

• Edit Icon: Changes the category icon.

System Setup

Routing

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Routing

route calculation.

The following items are available:

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

• Unverified Routing: Sets whether you use the route guidance in unverified

• Traffic Rerouting: Sets whether you use automatic recalculation based on traffic

• Edit POI Search Radius Along Route: Sets the distance from the route to find

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

Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during

Rotate to select an item. Press

2 Route Preference P. 54

areas.

2 Unverified Routing P. 56

information.

2 Traffic Rerouting P. 58

waypoints.

2 Edit POI Search Radius Along Route P. 59

2 Avoided Area P. 60

uuRoutingu Route Preference

System Setup

1 Route Preference

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

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Shortcuts through residential areas are avoided.

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

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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

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You can view three routes distributed from AcuraLink®.

2 Viewing the Routes P. 117

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Set to On and select Optimal route to select your desired route.

2 Optimal Routes P. 55

Route Preference

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Routing u Route Preference

Change the route preference by selecting minimum or maximum driving methods.

1. Rotate to select an item. Press .

2. Rotate to select Min or Max.

Press .

u Repeat step 1 and 2 as

necessary.

3. Move to select OK. Press .

System Setup

Optimal Routes

1 Optimal Routes

Optimal Routes is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada).

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H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Routing u 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. 117

uuRoutinguRoute Preference

1. Move and rotate to select

Optimal Routes. Press .

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

3. Rotate to select a desired location. Press .

4. Move and rotate to select

OK. Press .

uuRoutingu Unverified Routing

System Setup

1 Unverified Routing

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

Unverified roads are shown only when viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 and 2 (mile) / 80, 200, 400, 800 (m), 1.6 and 3.2 (km) map scales.

Straight line guide

Blue-pink route line

Unverified Routing

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Routing u 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 is usually longer, using verified roads whenever possible.

Rotate to select On or Off. Press

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.

System Setup

Differences Off On (factory default)

Route line The route line uses verified

streets only (when possible). If Straight Line Guide is set to On, a pink vector line is

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

destination. displayed on the map that continually points to your destination.

2 Straight Line Guide P. 78

Cautionary messages

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

Cautionary pop-up screens and

voice announcements remind

you to obey all traffic

restrictions when entering an

unverified street. 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

A direction list is provided

showing street names and turn

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

uuRouting u Unverified Routing

uuRoutingu Traffic Rerouting

System Setup

1 Traffic Rerouting

Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

subscription.

2 AcuraLink® P. 266

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

Traffic Rerouting

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Routing u Traffic Rerouting

A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information.

2 Traffic ReroutingTM P. 130

The following options are available:

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

• Off (factory default): Disables the feature.

Rotate to select an option. Press

System Setup

Edit POI Search Radius Along Route

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

“Find nearest gas station”).

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

Along Route

uuRoutinguEdit 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.

2 Adding Waypoints P. 135

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

The following items are available:

• On Freeways (U.S.)/On highways (Canada): 1, 2, 5, or 10 miles (1.6, 3, 8, or 16 km) can be set. Factory default is 2 miles (3 km).

• On Surface Streets: 1/2, 1, 2, or 5 miles (0.8, 1.6, 3, or 8 km) can be set. Factory default is 1/2 mile (0.8 km).

1. Rotate to select an item. Press .

2. Rotate to select a search

distance. Press .

uuRoutingu Avoided Area

System Setup

1 Avoided Area

The maximum size of one side of an “avoid area” is approximately 1/2 mile (800 m).

If your selected area contains a freeway/highway, you are asked “Do you want to avoid freeways (highways)?” Answering “No” allows you to use a route through an avoid area on a freeway/highway 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.

Avoided Area

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Routing u Avoided Area

Specify up to five areas to avoid (e.g., road construction, closures), if possible, when the system calculates routes to your destination.

1. Move and rotate to select New Area, or rotate to select an existing area to edit.

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

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

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

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.

System Setup

1 Avoided Area

Avoid area can be set in the 1/20, 1/8, or 1/4 mile (80, 200, or 400 m) map scales.

Cursor

Avoid 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. 112

uuRouting uAvoided Area

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

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

to mark the start point.

u To redo the area selection,

press the BACK button.

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

8. Press to select OK.

u The area you specify is

displayed in the list of areas to avoid.

System Setup

Guidance

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Guidance

Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during route guidance.

Rotate to select an item. Press

The following items are available:

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

2 Guidance Mode P. 63

• Street Name Guidance (US models): Sets whether to read out the street names during voice guidance.

2 Street Name Guidance P. 65

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

2 Non-map screens P. 66

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

2 Guidance Point P. 67

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

2 Estimated Time P. 68

System Setup

Guidance Mode

1 Guidance Mode

The guidance mode can also be selected from the map menu.

2 Map Menu P. 125

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 multiinformation display. See the Owner’s Manual for instructions.

Map screen

Near the next guidance point

Next Maneuver screen

Next guidance point

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Guidance u Guidance mode

uuGuidanceuGuidance 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 to select an option. Press

Continued

uuGuidanceuGuidance Mode

System Setup

Direction List screen

Guidance direction list

Near the next guidance point

Next Maneuver screen

Next guidance point

Next Maneuver screen

Next guidance point

Near the next guidance point

Next Maneuver screen

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

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

System Setup

Street Name Guidance

1 Street Name Guidance

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

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

This function is available on U.S. models only.

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Guidance u Street Name Guidance

uuGuidanceuStreet 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 to select an option. Press

uuGuidanceuNon-map screens

System Setup

Non-map screens

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Guidance u Non-map screens

The navigation system temporarily interrupts the screen display to view the guidance screen as you approach a guidance point.

Rotate to select an option. Press

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.

System Setup

Guidance Point

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Guidance u Guidance Point

uuGuidanceuGuidance 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

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

Rotate to select an option. Press

the destination.

waypoint.

uuGuidanceuEstimated Time

System Setup

Estimated Time

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Guidance u Estimated Time

Select the estimated time to display on the screen.

The following options are available:

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

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

Rotate to select an option. Press

System Setup

Map

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map

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

The following items are available:

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

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

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

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

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

• Straight Line Guide: Sets whether to display a straight guideline to the

Select the landmark icons to display on the map, change the orientation of the map,

Rotate to select an item. Press

2 Showing Icons on Map P. 71

2 Color P. 73

2 View (Map Orientation) P. 76

2 3D Angle Adjustment P. 77

destination or waypoint.

2 Straight Line Guide P. 78

Continued

uuMap u

System Setup

• 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.

2 Deleting Tracking Dots P. 85

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

2 Correct Vehicle Position P. 86

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

2 System Device Information P. 280

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

2 Map Data Update P. 280

System Setup

Showing Icons on Map

1 Showing Icons on Map

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

2 Map Display Commands P. 314

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

2 PIN Numbers P. 47

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u Show Icon on Map

uuMapuShowing Icons on Map

Select the icons that are displayed on the map.

The following options are available:

• All On: Displays the landmark icons.

2 Map Screen Legend P. 9

• Customize: Fine-tunes the icon display.

2 Fine-tuning the Icons P. 72

• Off: Hides the landmark icons.

1. Rotate to select an item. Press .

2. Rotate to select an option.

Press .

u Repeat step 1 and 2 as

necessary.

3. Move to select OK. Press .

Continued

uuMap u Showing Icons on Map

System Setup

Fine-tuning the Icons

■

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

1. Rotate to select the icons to

2. Move and rotate to select

display on the map. Press .

u Pressing toggles the icon

display on or off.

u Repeat the procedure as

necessary.

OK. Press .

System Setup

Color

1 Color (Day)

The factory default is set to Beige.

1 Color (Night)

The factory default is set to Blue.

Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes.

■

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u Color (Day)

■

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

uuMap u Color

Color (Day)

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

Color (Night)

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

Continued

uuMap u Color

System Setup

1 Switching Display Mode Manually

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

2 Day or Night Mode P. 10

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).

Illumination Priority Operation

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

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

2 If the sunlight sensor detects daylight and the

1. Press the button.

u The Brightness bar is displayed

for a few seconds.

u Rotate to adjust the

brightness. Press .

2. Press the button again.

u Repeat the procedure to switch

the display modes.

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

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.

System Setup

Illumination Priority Operation

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.

uuMap u Color

uuMap u View (Map Orientation)

System Setup

1 View (Map Orientation)

“Display Heading up” (on Voice Portal screen), “Display North up” (on Voice Portal screen),

“Display 3D map” (on Voice Portal screen)

The red arrow in the symbol always points North.

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

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

The viewing angle for the bird’s eye view can be adjusted.

2 3D Angle Adjustment P. 77

View (Map Orientation)

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u 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 to select an option. Press

System Setup

3D Angle Adjustment

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u 3D Angle Adjustment

uuMap u 3D Angle Adjustment

Adjust the viewing angle.

Rotate to adjust the angle. Press

uuMap u Straight Line Guide

System Setup

Straight Line Guide

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u Straight Line Guide

Set whether to display a straight guideline to the destination or waypoint.

The following options are available:

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

• Off: Disables the feature.

Rotate to select an option. Press

System Setup

Current Location

1 Current Location

“Display Current Location” (on Voice Portal

screen)

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

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

2 PIN Numbers P. 47

The elevation is not displayed if the system is receiving insufficient GPS information. When elevation is displayed, it may differ with roadside elevation signs by ±100 ft (±30 m) or more.

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

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u Current Location

uuMap u 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 to select Address Book.

u Move to scroll the map as

necessary.

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

2 Address Book P. 39

3. Move and rotate to select

OK. Press .

uuMap u Map Legend

System Setup

1 Map Legend

A visual guide helps you see the map legend.

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

P. 14

Map Legend

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u Map Legend

See an overview of the map lines, areas, routes, traffic information, and navigation icons.

Move or select an item.

u The system displays the map

legend.

System Setup

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 “Display 2 mile (3 km) scale”).

2 Map Scale Commands P. 314

You can change between mile or km.

2 Unit Settings P. 33

■

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

Waypoint “flag”

Traffic incident 14       

Map orientation

Heading-up 76     

North-up 76            

3D map 76           

Others

Tracking dots 122    

Unverified road 9      

Map features 9           

Avoid areas 60   

Traffic speed 14       

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

9 

10            

uuMap u Map Legend

Map Scale (top: mile, bottom: metric)

Continued

uuMap u Map Legend

System Setup

1 Map Icons and Functions

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

2 Map Scale Commands P. 314

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 “Find nearest police station”).

2 Unit Settings P. 33

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 Find Nearest voice command.

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

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

Parking garage Yes Yes Yes

Type

Icon display

control

No icon No Yes

Parking lot Yes Yes Yes

Freeway/Highway exit info.

Yes Yes No

Icon selectable Icon searchable

System Setup

■ Traffic icon

1 Traffic icon

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

Type

Icon display

control

Icon selectable Icon searchable

Traffic incident Yes No Yes

uuMap u Map Legend

uuMap u Display Tracking

System Setup

Display Tracking

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u Display Tracking

The navigation system can be set to display white tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) on the map screen.

Rotate to select an option. Press

The following options are available:

• On: The system displays the white tracking dots.

2 Tracking Dots P. 122

• Off (factory default): Disables the feature.

System Setup

■

1 Deleting Tracking Dots

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

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u Delete Tracking

uuMap u Display Tracking

Deleting Tracking Dots

Rotate to select Yes. Press .

uuMap u Correct Vehicle Position

System Setup

1 Correct Vehicle Position

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

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

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

2 System Limitations P. 302

Correct Vehicle Position

H SETTINGS button u Navi Settings u Map u 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 to select Correct

Vehicle Position. Press .

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

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

5. Press to select OK.

System Setup

Data Reset

1 Defaulting All the Settings

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

Defaulting All the Settings

H SETTINGS button u System Settings u Other Factory Data Reset

Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.

1. Rotate to select Yes. Press .

u The confirmation message will

appear.

2. Rotate to select Yes. Press again to reset the settings.

u The confirmation message will

appear. Press to select OK.

System Setup

On Demand Multi-Use Display

Changing the Screen Settings

Adjusts the screen settings of the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM.

1. Select More.

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.

2. Select Screen Settings.

3. Use , or other icons to

adjust the setting.

u Use the / icons to turn

the page.

u Select to go back to the

previous screen.

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......................................... 99

Previous Destination............................. 100

Place Category..................................... 101

Local Search......................................... 103

Place Name.......................................... 105

Place Phone Number............................ 108

Download POI...................................... 109

Scenic Route ........................................ 110

Intersection .......................................... 111

Map Input............................................ 112

Coordinate .......................................... 114

Calculating the Route ............................115

Viewing the Routes...............................117

Driving to Your Destination .................118

Viewing the Route ................................118

Listening to Voice Guidance ..................123

Reaching a Waypoint ............................124

Map Menu..............................................125

Displaying the Map Menu .....................125

Hide Traffic Flow...................................127

Directions .............................................128

Traffic Rerouting

Changing Your Route............................133

Pausing the Route.................................134

Canceling the Route .............................134

................................130

Adding Waypoints ............................... 135

Editing the Destination List................... 139

Taking a Detour ................................... 141

Avoiding Streets................................... 141

Changing Your Destination ................. 142

Find Nearest Place ................................ 142

Selecting a Destination on the Map ...... 143

Entering a New Destination.................. 144

Resuming Your Trip.............................. 145

Navigation

Entering a Destination

1 Entering a Destination

“Display Navigation”

If you press the MENU button when en route, the Route Option screen is displayed.

2 Changing Your Route P. 133

Prior to departure, you can set areas along your route to avoid.

2 Avoided Area P. 60

H MENU button (on map)

This section describes how to enter a destination for route guidance.

The following items are available:

• Address: Sets a destination by entering an address.

2 Address P. 92

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

2 Address Book P. 99

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

2 Previous Destination P. 100

Rotate to select an item. Press

u Select More Search Methods to

display additional menu entries.

uuEntering a Destination u

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. 101

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

2 Local Search P. 103

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

2 Place Name P. 105

• Place Phone Number: Sets a destination by entering the phone number of a place/landmark.

2 Place Phone Number P. 108

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

2 Download POI P. 109

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

2 Scenic Route P. 110

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

2 Intersection P. 111

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

2 Map Input P. 112

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

2 Coordinate P. 114

uuEntering a Destination u Address

Navigation

1 Address

Using Voice Command (English only)

You can say the entire address at once using voice commands. Say “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 “Set as destination” to begin the route. The system language needs to be set in English.

U.S. models

Address

H MENU button u 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. 95

• Street: Selects your destination street.

2 Selecting a Street P. 96

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

2 Selecting a Street by House Number P. 98

• ZIP Code (U.S.)/Postal Code (Canada): Enters the zip code or postal code to select the city.

2 Selecting a City by Zip Code or Postal Code P. 94

• Change State (U.S.)/Change Province (Canada): Selects the state or province.

2 Selecting the State or Province P. 93

Rotate to select an item. Press

uuEntering a Destination u Address

Navigation

1 Selecting the State or Province

Move or to select the following areas:

•

USA for the U.S. mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico

•

Canada

•

Mexico

Selecting the State or Province

■

H MENU button u Address u Change State/Change Province

Rotate to select a state or province from the list. Press .

Continued

uuEntering a Destination u Address

Navigation

1 Selecting a City by Zip Code or Postal Code

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

Selecting a City by Zip Code or Postal Code

■

H MENU button u Address u ZIP Code/Postal Code

1. Enter the zip code or postal code

of your destination.

2. Move to select OK. Press .

3. Rotate to select the

destination city from the list. Press

u Next, you are prompted to

enter a street name.

2 Selecting a Street P. 96

Navigation

Selecting a City

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”).

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

Using Voice Command (English only)

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

•

Say “Current City” to select your current location, or say the name of a different city.

•

The Say city name screen is not displayed when your vehicle is in Puerto Rico or Mexico.

U.S. models

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

■

H MENU button u Address u City

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

uuEntering a Destination u Address

1. Enter the name of a different city, or move to select OK for the current city. Press .

2. Rotate 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.

u Next, you are prompted to

enter a street name.

2 Selecting a Street P. 96

Continued

uuEntering a Destination u Address

Navigation

1 Selecting a Street

When entering the names of major freeways/ highways, 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). For Trans-Canada and Provincial highways, use “Hwy” (HWY-7). For County roads, use “CR” (CR-

32). For Regional Roads, use “RR” (RR-5).

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 to select the desired city from the list. Press .

Selecting a Street

■

H MENU button u Address u Street

1. Enter the name of your destination

street.

u Do not enter the street type

(e.g., street, road, avenue) or direction (e.g., north, south, east, west).

u Move to select OK to display

a list of streets. Press .

2. Rotate 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.

Navigation

1 Selecting a Street

Using Voice Command (English only)

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

•

Say the name of your destination street, and say the street number as a string of individual numbers.

•

Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 115

•

The Say street name screen is not displayed when your vehicle is in Puerto Rico or Mexico.

U.S. models

uuEntering a Destination u Address

3. Enter the street number.

u Only valid street numbers can

be entered.

4. Move to select OK. Press .

5. Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 115

Continued

uuEntering a Destination u Address

Navigation

Selecting a Street by House Number

■

H MENU button u Address u House Number

1. Enter the house number.

u Only a valid house number can

be entered.

2. Move to select OK. Press .

u If you did not yet select a street

name, enter a street name when you are prompted.

3. Rotate to select your destination street from the list. Press .

u Select a city when you are

prompted.

4. Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 115

Navigation

Address Book

1 Address Book

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

2 PIN Numbers P. 47

Move and rotate 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.

H MENU button u Address Book

Select an address stored in your address book to use as the destination.

uuEntering a Destination u Address Book

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

2. Set the route to your destination.

2 Calculating the Route P. 115

u Move or to display only

the entries in the categories you have created.

2 Selecting an Address Book

Category P. 42

Acura TLX Navigation 2015 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Quick Reference Guide

Overview—Functions at a Glance

System Controls

On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM Basic Operation

Voice Control Operation

Interface Dial/ENTER Button Operation

How to Enter Information

Map Screen Legend

During Route Guidance

Navigation—Home Addresses and Going Home

Navigation—Entering a Destination

Navigation—Changing Route or Destination

AcuraLink®

Voice Help

Troubleshooting

How to Use This Manual

System Setup

Navigation