Acura ZDX NAVIGATION 2011 Owner Manual
2011 ZDX
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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
System Controls............................... 10
Getting Started............ .......... ........10
Voice Control Basics.......................13
Using the Voice Control System..........14
Improving Voice Recognition..............14
Selecting an Item (Button) on the
Screen ........................................... 15
Selecting an Item in a List ............... 15
Entering Information ....................... 16
System Start-up................................ 18
System Language Selection.............18
Bluetooth
Map Screen Legend......................... 20
Map Screen Description .................. 21
Displaying Current Location ........... 21
Traffic Display Legend.................... 22
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HandsFreeLink®........... 19
Zoom In/Out.........................................21
Map Scrolling......................................21
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™...... 23
Traffic Status Indicator........................23
Viewing Flow Data..............................24
Viewing Incident Reports ....................25
System Function Diagram ............... 27
Entering a Destination.................28
By Address ....................... ... ... .. ....... 29
Selecting the State or Province............29
Selecting the ZIP Code........................30
Selecting the City.................................30
Selecting the Street..............................32
Entering the Street Number.................34
By Address Book. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... . 34
Adding Addresses to the Personal
Address Book ...................................35
By Previous Destination... ... ... .. ... ... . 35
By Place Name ................................ 36
By Place Category...........................37
Subcategories ......................................38
Place Name..........................................41
City Vicinity.........................................41
Sort by Distance to Travel...................41
Search by Keyword..............................42
By Place Phone Number.................. 43
By ZAGAT
By Coordinate . .. ............................... 44
By Intersection............. ... .. ... ............ 46
By Map Input................................... 46
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2010........................... 43
Showing the Map of Current
Position............................................47
Showing the Map of City .....................48
Showing the Map of State....................49
Showing the Map of Continental USA
and Canada......................................50
By Go Home 1 or 2 ..........................51
Driving to Your Destination........52
Driving to Your Destination.............52
Calculate Route to Screen ................52
Changing the Route Preference...........53
Viewing the Routes..............................53
Viewing the Destination Map..............54
Map Screen.......................................54
Route Line.......................................... ..54
Voice Guidance Prompts.....................55
Map Screen Legend.............................56
Guidance Screen...............................57
Guidance Screen Legend.....................57
Distance and Time to Destination....58
Map Menu ........................................58
Guidance Menu ................................59
Directions............................................59
Exit Info.
(Freeway Exit Information) ...... .......60
Guidance Mode ...................................61
Map Information...............................61
Showing Icons on the Map ..................62
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Map Orientation..................................63
Current Location .................................64
Map Legend.........................................65
Map Scale ........................................ 66
Destination Icon............................... 67
Various Other Icons......................... 67
Landmark Icons...................................67
Incident Icons ......................................68
Weather Icons......................................68
Going Off the Route ........................ 71
Off-road Tracking............................ 71
Pop-ups and Disclaimers ................. 72
Traffic Rerouting ............................. 73
Changing the Route ......................... 74
MENU Screen (Route) .................... 75
Cancel Route........................................75
Detour..................................................75
Avoid Streets........................................75
Change Route Preference....................75
Waypoint..............................................76
Destination List....................................77
Changing Your Destination.............78
Find Nearest (Voice command)...........78
Go Home (Voice command) ................78
Using Interface Dial to Change
Destination.......................................78
Entering a Destination from the Menu
Screen (while en route)....................79
Continue Trip to Screen................... 79
AcuraLink Messages ....................... 80
Information Features...................81
INFO Screen (Main Info.) ............... 81
Cellular Phone.....................................81
Traffic Incidents...................................82
AcuraLink Weather..............................82
Messages..............................................86
Voice Help ...........................................86
Setup ....................................................87
INFO Screen (Other) ....................... 88
Calendar..............................................88
Scenic Road Information.....................90
Calculator ............................................90
System/Device Information..................91
Map Data Update Status.....................92
Roadside Assistance ............................92
Key to ZAGAT Ratings ....................... .92
Show Wallpaper...................................93
System Setup................................. 94
SETUP Mode................................... 94
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)........... 94
Brightness............................................94
Contrast...............................................94
Black Level ..........................................94
Volume.................................................95
Interface Dial Feedback......................95
Personal Information ....................... 95
Address Book.................................. .....95
Home Address......................................99
PIN Number.......................................100
Previous Destinations........................101
SETUP Screen (Other) ...................102
Music Search..................................102
Song By Voice™ (SBV) .....................102
Phonetic Modification.......................103
Basic Settings.................................104
Units (mile or km)..............................104
Voice Recognition Feedback.............104
Routing & Guidance.......................105
Rerouting...........................................105
Unverified Area Routing....................106
Traffic Rerouting...............................110
Edit Avoid Area .................................110
Edit Waypoint Search Area...............112
Guidance Mode .................................113
Street Name Guidance.......................113
Guidance Screen Interruption ...........114
Clock Adjustment...........................114
Auto Daylight.....................................114
Auto Time Zone..................................115
Time Adjustment................................115
Resetting the Clock Settings ..............115
Vehicle............................................115
Off-road Tracking..............................115
Correct Vehicle Position...................116
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Color ..............................................117
Map Color..........................................117
Menu Color........................................118
Switching Display Mode Manually....118
Switching Display Mode
Automatically.................................119
AcuraLink/Messages ..................... 120
Language........................................ 120
Wallpaper....................................... 121
Selecting Wallpaper Pictures............121
Delete Pictures on HDD....................121
Importing Pictures from USB............122
Reset Factory Default Settings ......123
Clear Personal Data ....................... 123
Traffic & Weather Status............... 124
Multi-view Rear Camera ............... 125
Visible Range of the Rearview
Image..............................................125
Three-way Rearview Modes ..............126
Multi-view Rear Camera Brightness
Adjustment......................................126
System Initialization ...................127
System Initialization...................... 127
Entering the Security Code............ 127
GPS Initialization........................... 127
Map Matching................................ 128
System Limitations......................129
GPS Reception Issues........................129
Database Limitations ................. 130
Client Assistance......................... 132
Reporting Errors ............................ 132
Acura Automobile Client
Service........................................ 132
Visiting Your Dealer ..................... 133
Obtaining a Navigation Update
DVD ........................................... 133
Coverage Areas........................... 134
Map Coverage.................... ... .. ....... 134
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas...........134
Canada Detailed Coverage Areas.....139
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
and Puerto Rico .......................... 149
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto
Rico................................................149
INFO Screen Differences...................150
Shipping a Vehicle.............................150
Frequently Asked Questions ..... 151
Troubleshooting.......................... 159
Glossary....................................... 160
Glossary......................................... 160
Voice Command Index............... 163
Global Commands.. ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... . 163
Navigation Commands .................. 163
General Commands...........................163
Map Display Commands ...................164
Map Scale Commands.......................164
Find Place Commands ......................165
Route Commands...............................166
Climate Control Commands...........166
Audio Commands...........................167
Radio Commands...............................167
Disc Commands.................................168
HDD Commands ...............................168
USB Commands.................................169
iPod Commands.................................169
Bluetooth
AUX Commands .......... ......................169
Song By Voice™ Commands.............170
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Audio Commands............169
Cellular Phone Commands.............170
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)
Commands...................................170
On-Screen Commands....................171
On-Screen Spelling Assist..............171
Index ............................................175
Navigation System 3
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 - An
explanation of the information
features, voice command help, and
other accessories.
• System Setup - 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 134)
• Cities with Traffic Coverage
(page 148)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(page 151)
• Troubleshooting Guide (page 159)
• Glossary of Terms (page 160)
• Voice Command List (page 163)
• Operation Specific to Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, and Puerto Rico (page 149)
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 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
Interface Dial 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 front or side 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
behind the navigation display in the
center of the dashboard.
If you plan to install electronic
components such as radar detectors,
vehicle tracking devices, remote
starters, additional amplifiers, or other
audio components, ensure that they are
not located near the navigation display
in the center of the dashboard, or near
the GPS antenna behind the navigation
display. Signal noise emanating from
these devices can cause intermittent
disruption of the navigation system.
Important Safety Information
The navigation system can distract you r
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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Introduction
WARNING
Using the navigation system
while driving can take your
attention away from the road,
causing a crash in which you
could be seriously injured or
killed.
Only operate system controls
when the conditions permit you
to safely do so.
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 129).
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 located appears at the bottom of the
map screen (see page 20). 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 71.
Verified/Unverified Street
Your navigation system has two kinds
of streets: verified (red, gray, and pink)
and unverified (purple). The differences
between the two types of streets are
contrasted in the chart on page 7.
“Verified” Road
“Unverified” Road
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When
displayed
Street color
Map quality
Routing
differences
Cautions
Guidance
voice
Time and
distance
“to go”
Verified streets Unverified streets
These roads are found within metropolitan areas, and
include interstate freeways and major roads connecting
cities.
Shown as red (freeways), pink (state routes), or gray
(verified streets) on the daytime map screen.
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 instructions such as “In a halfmile, make a right turn.”
The time and distance “to go,” displayed while en 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 purple.
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 may have errors in map location,
naming, and address range.
Your route line is either a purple 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 106.
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 106.
The phrase “if possible” is added to each guidance instruction.
For example: “In a half-mile, make a right turn, if possible.”
The time and distance “to go,” displayed while en route to a
destination, is based on the average speed and distance for the
roads used for your route.
Navigation System 7
User Agreement
In using this HDD “Satellite Linked
Navigation System” (the “HDD”),
which includes HONDA MOTOR CO.,
LTD. software, ALPINE
ELECTRONICS, INC. software, and
NAVTEQ database contents
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”),
you are bound by the terms and
conditions set forth below. By using
your copy of the HDD, 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 HDD to
your dealer.
• The HDD may not be copied,
duplicated, or otherwise modified, in
whole or in part, without the express
written permission of the Licensors.
• The HDD may not be transferred or
sublicensed to any third party for
profit, rent or loan, or licensed for
reuse in any manner.
• The HDD may not be decompiled,
reverse engineered or otherwise
disassembled, in whole or in part.
• The HDD may not be used in a
network or by any other manner of
simultaneous use in multiple systems.
• The HDD is intended solely for
personal use (or internal use where
the end-user is a business) by the
consumer. The HDD is not to be used
for commercial purposes.
• The Licensors do not guarantee to the
client that the functions included in
the HDD meet the specific objectives
of the user.
• Licensor shall not be responsible for
any damages caused by the use of the
HDD to the actual user or to any third
party.
• The warranty on the HDD shall not
extend to an exchange or refund due
to misspelling, omission of letters, or
any other cosmetic discrepancy in the
contents of the HDD.
• The right to use the HDD shall expire
either when the user destroys the
HDD 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 HDD
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 logos of oil companies, hotels,
convenience stores, and other
businesses are displayed for your
information and convenience, and in
no way imply 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 HDD or software.
Use, duplication, or disclosure of this
HDD 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, 425 W
Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60606, USA.
Navigation System 9
Driver’
s Temperature
Getting Started
System Controls
Driver’s Temperature
Time (set by navigation system)
s Temperature
Driver
Screen
Passenger’s Temperature
Lower Display
CANCEL button
MAP/GUIDE button
Interface Dial/
ENTER button
INFO/PHONE button
MENU button
Display mode
button
CANCEL button
Cancels the current screen and returns to
the previous screen display.
NOTE:
The BACK button on the steering wheel
performs the same basic function. See
page 13.
MAP/GUIDE button
Displays the map. When en route,
switches between the map and
guidance screens. See page 20 or 56.
INFO/PHONE button
Displays the “Main Info.” options
(including the Cellular Phone option) on
the INFO screen. When selecting the
“Other” tab, displays the “Other”
options on the INFO screen. See
page 81.
MENU button
Displays the “Dest. MENU 1” options
on the MENU screen. When en route,
displays the “Route” options on the
MENU screen. See page 28 or 74.
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AUDIO button
Getting Started
Display Mode button
Adjusts the screen brightness for Day or
Night mode, or turns the screen OFF.
See page 118.
AUDIO button
Press to display the audio screen.
For more information on audio system
features, see the Audio section of your
Owner’s Manual.
Other buttons
See your Owner’s Manual.
Interface Dial/ENTER button
Knob
Selector
To see areas beyond the map that is
displayed, you can move the Interface
Dial left, right, up, or down. Rotating
the Interface Dial knob allows you to
change the scale. Rotating it clockwise
reduces the scale, showing less area
with greater detail. Rotating it
counterclockwise increases the scale,
showing more area with less detail.
ENTER
You can also rotate the Interface Dial
knob to scroll through a list or
highlight items in a list to select.
After making a selection in a menu or
list, push in on the Interface Dial
(ENTER button) to enter the selection
into the system.
In almost all cases, you can enter a
selection into the system by pushing in
on the Interface Dial.
Navigation System 11
Getting Started
Screen
All selections and instructions are
displayed on the screen. The display is
not a “touch screen” - you can enter
information into the system either by
voice or by using the Interface Dial.
Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth.
You may use a mild cleaner intended for
use on computer screens.
NOTE:
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse), the
rear view behind the vehicle is shown on
the navigation system screen. See
page 125.
Lower 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 brief description of the station
and current music is displayed.
The climate status consists of the
driver’s and passenger’s temperature,
fan speed, ON/OFF (A/C), and vent
setting. The time is automatically set by
the navigation system. Settings can be
adjusted in SETUP (see Time
Adjustment on page 115).
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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 and climate
control system. The voice control
system uses the TALK and BACK
buttons on the steering wheel and a
microphone near the map lights on the
ceiling.
PICK-UP button
HANG-UP
button
TALK button
BACK button
NOTE:
While using the voice control system,
the audio system is muted.
Microphone
(On the ceiling)
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 163 for
a list of voice commands.
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 pr evious
screen appears, the system replays the
last prompt.
When you press this button during voice
recognition, voice recognition is ended.
(The display does not return to the
previous screen.)
Navigation System 13
Getting Started
Using the Voice Control System
You should use the voice control system
as much as possible, and consider
manual entry using the Interface Dial
as a backup method.
Most of the system’s functions can be
controlled by voice commands activated
with the TALK button. To control the
navigation system by voice:
• Press and release the TALK button. A
pop-up voice icon ( ) will appear in
the upper left corner of the screen.
• Wait for the beep.
• Give a voice command. (Voice
commands that the system recognizes
are highlighted.)
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 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, a
beep will sound.
You can find out which voice
commands are available for a particular
screen by saying “Help.” The system
will display and read the list of available
commands to you. (When Help is
grayed out, this feature cannot be used.)
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, 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 Interface Dial to...” or “Please
choose an area with the Interface Dial,”
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 163.
• It is best if the windows and
moonroof are closed. If they are open,
speak a little louder to overcome the
wind noises.
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Getting Started
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents
so air does not blow against the
microphone on the ceiling.
• If more than one person is speaking at
the same time, the system may
misinterpret your command.
• After pressing and releasing the
TALK button, wait for the beep, then
give a voice command while the
icon is displayed on the top left of the
screen.
• Give a voice command in a clear,
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words.
• Try to reduce any background noise.
• If you are still having trouble with the
voice control system, refer to Voice
Help on the INFO screen (Main
Info.) or say “Help” while the
icon is displayed on the top left of the
screen.
NOTE:
The voice control system can only be
used in the driver’s seat because the
microphone unit removes noises from
the front passenger’s side.
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.
• Move the highlighting to the desired
item with the Interface Dial or its
knob, then push in on the Interface
Dial.
Tip:
If items are grayed out, this means that
they cannot be selected.
Selecting an Item in a List
To scroll through a list, do one of the
following:
• Rotate the Interface Dial knob to
scroll one item at a time.
• Use the voice control system to scroll
page by page. For example, to scroll
up, say “Up” or “Previous.” To scroll
down, say “Next” or “Down.”
If you cannot find the desired name, or
have made an error, return to the
previous screen by pressing the
CANCEL or the BACK button on the
steering wheel.
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.
• Rotate the Interface Dial knob to
move the highlighting to the item,
then push in on the Interface Dial.
Navigation System 15
Getting Started
Entering Information
When the system needs input from you,
the display changes to a screen similar
to the one on the next page. You can
then use the displayed letters, numbers,
or symbols to enter information. You
can enter your keyboard input in either
of the following ways:
• Say the desired letter, number, or
symbol on the screen if you are
entering a city or street name.
• Move the highlighting to the desired
letter, number, or symbol by rotating
the Interface Dial knob, then push
in on the Interface Dial.
Each entered letter will appear at the top
of the display. To enter a space between
words, say “Space” or move the
Interface Dial to the right. To delete
an entry, say “Delete” or move the
Interface Dial to the left.
If a letter has options (such as accent
marks or symbols), they will appear in
gray next to the selected letter on the
upper row. Move the Interface Dial up
to select OPTION, and use the
Interface Dial knob to select the
letter.
To enter symbols, rotate the Interface
Dial Knob and select # or @, then
move the Interface Dial up to select
OPTION.
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 name
entry for you. If the system finds more
than one entry that matches your input, a
list of these matches is displayed.
Tip:
When entering a name of a city, street,
or place, or if you are unsure of the
spelling of the name, enter the letters
that you are sure of, then move the
Interface Dial down to select LIST.
The system will display a list of names
that most closely match your input. For
each letter that is entered, the number of
corresponding choices is displayed on
the right-hand side.
16 Navigation System
NOTE:
The voice command names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For
additional keyboard symbols, see page 173.
Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...”
A Alpha/Apple
B Bravo/Boy I India/Igloo P Papa/Paul W Whiskey/William
C Charlie J Juliet/John Q Quebec/Queen X X-ray
D Delta/Dog K Kilo/King R Romeo/Robert Y Yankee/Yellow
E Echo/Edward L Lima/Larry S Sierra/Sam Z Zulu/Zebra
F Foxtrot/Frank M Mike/Mary T Tango/Tom
G Golf/George N November/Nancy U Uniform/Uncle
H Hotel/Henry O Oscar V Victor
Getting Started
Navigation System 17
Getting Started
System Start-up
When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it
takes about 10 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:
Driver information will display on the
upper right side of the screen. If there
are any unread messages, the Message
icon will display on the bottom left side
of the screen. See page 20.
System Language Selection
Move the Interface Dial to the right to
select CHANGE LANGUAGE. On the
Select a language screen, you can
select the language to be used by the
entire system by choosing from the
language choices that are displayed.
After you have changed the language
settings, you will be returned to the
Disclaimer screen.
Read this disclaimer carefully so you
understand it before continuing. Push in
on the Interface Dial to select OK, and
the map screen will appear on the
display. The “OK” cannot be activated
by voice.
If you do not push in on the Interface
Dial, the screen will go dark after 30
seconds. (You can also display the
Wallpaper screen. See page 121.) To
return to the Disclaimer screen, press
any navigation or voice control button.
18 Navigation System
Getting Started
If you have entered any Calendar
reminders, they are displayed after you
select OK. See Calendar on page 88.
The Calendar reminder screen
remains displayed until you select OK
or Remind Later by rotating the
Interface Dial knob and pushing in
on the Interface Dial, or press the
CANCEL button.
If you select OK and push in on the
Interface Dial, the reminder will not
show up again. (It will be deleted from
the Calendar.)
If you select Remind Later and push
in on the Interface Dial, the reminder
will show up again the next time you
start the vehicle. If there are several
reminders, the next reminder will be
displayed.
If you press the CANCEL button, the
system will skip all the reminders. The
reminders will show up again 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 appearing first and the
remaining messages appearing in date
order.
If you turn off the engine during route
guidance and then restart the vehicle,
the Continue trip to screen will be
displayed. For more information, see
Continue Trip to Screen on page 79.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink
If you have a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone that is paired with the system,
then Call on the Calculate route to
screen will be enabled.
When you select Call, the system dials
the number shown on the screen.
For more information on Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, see your Owner’s
Manual and the official website
(www.acura.com/handsfreelink).
®
Navigation System 19
Getting Started
Map Screen Legend
GPS Signal Strength
: Best Reception
: Good Reception
(Missing): Poor/No Reception
Traffic Status Indicator
(see page 23.)
Vehicle Position (see page 64)
(Use voice command “Display
current location” or use the
Interface Dial to show current
location.)
Current Street
(see page 6)
Current Map Scale
(see page 66)
Message Icon (see page 80)
Indicates that you have an
AcuraLink message.
Warning Icon
Indicates that there are weather
warnings. To check the warning
list, see page 85.
Map Scale Adjustment
(Mile or km per half-inch appears only
when you zoom in or out by rotating the
Interface Dial knob.)
NOTE:
See Map Legend in the Map Information
on the Map menu for further explanation.
Map Orientation
(see page 63)
North-up
Breadcrumbs
(see Off-road Tracking on
page 71)
Map Features
: Park
: Hospital
: Shopping Mall
: Golf Course
Heading-up
No Entry Icon
: Airport/Business
: Body of Water
: Cemetery
: University
Streets (see Map Overview on page 6)
: Freeway
: State Route
: Verified Road
: Unverified Road
: Scenic Road
: Pedestrian Street
: State Line
: One-way Street (see page 67)
(1/20 mile scale only)
Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 67)
Acura Dealer
Honda Dealer
ATM
School
Parking Lot
Parking Garage
Freeway Exit Information
Map Menu (see page 58)
(Push in on the Interface Dial to view.)
Grocery Store
Hotel/Lodging
Gas Station
Hospital
Post Office
Restaurant
NOTE:
If you move the Interface Dial over an area
(map features shown above), the name is
displayed at the top of the screen.
20 Navigation System
Getting Started
Map Screen Description
Zoom In/Out
Rotate the Interface Dial knob to
change the map scale. 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 map areas, move the
Interface Dial 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,
CANCEL, or BACK button on the
steering wheel.
Displaying Current Location
You can see the current address,
latitude, longitude, and elevation at any
time by doing one of the following:
• Use the voice control system and say
“Display the current location.”
• Push in on the Interface Dial while
displaying the map of the current
location, and select Map
Information. Rotate the Interface
Dial knob to select Current
Location.
The Current location screen will
appear on the display.
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 save the current location in
your Address Book by doing one of the
following (if an Address Book PIN has
been set, you need to enter your PIN.):
• Use the voice control system and say
“Save.”
• Select Save by rotating the
Interface Dial knob and push in on
the Interface Dial.
Say “Register the current location” on
the map screen, and you can register the
current location without displaying the
Current location screen.
Select Return to return to the previous
screen.
Navigation System 21
Getting Started
Traffic Display Legend
Viewing Incident Details:
To view incident details, use the
Interface Dial to position the cursor
(round red circle) over an incident
icon and push in.
Incident Icons
Accident/Incident (other)
Congestion
Weather
Incident Icon Update Details:
• Typically M–F, 5:00 AM – 7:00
PM (varies by metropolitan area)
• Continuously updated
Map Scale
Traffic flow and incident icons are
displayed on the 5 mile (8 km) or
less map scale
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 green to orange.
• Heavy Traffic Flow - A section of the route line will change from green to red.
• Unknown Traffic Flow - A section of the route will not be bordered with traffic flow.
Construction
Road Closed
20mi
Hearing Incident Details:
If this screen is displayed, the system will
start reading incident details.
To view the message on the screen, push
in on the Interface Dial.
To return to current position, say or select
Return.
Traffic Flow Data
(colored lines parallel to 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 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Continuously updated
22 Navigation System
Getting Started
AcuraLink Real-Time
Traffic™
The navigation screen can display
continuously updated traffic
information when available, including
flow (traffic speed), accidents, and
construction on freeways in major metro
areas.
The display of traffic flow and incidents
on the 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 62).
The current metropolitan areas that have
traffic coverage can be seen on
page 148. For more current metro
coverage information, go to
www.acura.com/realtimetraffic. This
link offers the following:
• The latest list of metro areas that have
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic
coverage
• Detailed coverage information for
each metro area showing what roads
have traffic speed, traffic icons, or
both
• An AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic
demonstration
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
NOTE:
• AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic relies
on a satellite signal. It will not work
in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, and
Puerto Rico.
• AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic is only
available if you have a current traffic
subscription with XM®. See
page 124.
Traffic Status Indicator
You can confirm the reception status of
traffic information (traffic flow and
incidents). The “TRF” icon indicates the
following status:
Icon Status
Traffic speeds and incidents
available.
Traffic speeds or incidents not
available.
Traffic speeds and incidents not
available.
•Traffic display turned off.
•Traffic not displayed on this
map scale.
Missing
No traffic information available
(Out of coverage area).
NOTE:
• Traffic information can be turned on
or off. See Showing Icons on the Map
on page 62.
• Traffic information can be displayed
on the 5 miles (8 km) or less map
scale.
Navigation System 23
Getting Started
Viewing Flow Data
Traffic flow data is displayed as colored
bands on either side of the freeway (see
Traffic Display Legend on page 22).
The different colored bands represent
the average road speeds as determined
by under-road sensors and other probes.
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 (1/20 through 5 mile scale), your
blue route line may appear as alternating
orange, red, or green segments (see
Traffic Display Legend on page 22).
NOTE:
A blue route line segment on a freeway
can mean one of two things:
• Under-road sensors, GPS probes, cell
phone probes, and other methods
used to collect traffic speed
information indicate free-flow traffic.
• The road has no sensors, and traffic
conditions are unknown (they could
be congested).
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
displayed on the 5 miles (8 km) or
less map scale.
• 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 148.
• Due to freeway maintenance and
construction, traffic flow may be
available only for one side of a road,
or be missing entirely for some
portion of the freeway.
• The displayed traffic flow may
conflict with other audio- or Internetbased traffic information.
• 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 62).
24 Navigation System
Getting Started
Viewing Incident Reports
Incident reports appear as small
diamond- or circle-shaped icons (see
Traffic Display Legend on page 22 for
examples). There are four ways to view
traffic incidents:
• By voice control, say “Display traffic
incidents.”
• Select Traffic Incidents from the
Map menu.
• Select Traffic Incidents on the
INFO screen (Main Info.).
• 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.” The Traffic list screen will
be displayed, which includes the “All”
and “On Route” tabs.
When you select the “All” tab, a list of
all incidents within the metro traffic
area will be displayed. When you select
the “On Route” tab, a list of all incidents
on the current route will be displayed.
Incidents are listed by distance from
your current position outward in all
directions.
To view incident details, say the number
of the incident you want to select. A
map showing the location of the
incident will be displayed, and the
message will be read to you.
NOTE:
The “On Route” tab can be selected
only when you are en route.
Listing Traffic Incidents from the
INFO Screen or Map Menu
Select Traffic Incidents from the
INFO screen (Main Info.) or Map
menu. The Traffic list screen will be
displayed.
Navigation System 25
Getting Started
No Traffic Incidents
If you say “Display traffic incidents” or
select Traffic Incidents, but there are
no incidents, the following screen will
be displayed.
Selecting an Incident Icon from the
Map Screen
Zoom in or out so that you are between
the 1/20 and 5 mile scales. (The map
must be on the 1/20 to 5 mile scales to
view the incident icons). To view the
details of a specific incident, use the
Interface Dial to position the cursor
(round red circle) over the incident icon
you are interested in. Push in on the
Interface Dial and select Traffic to
view a pop-up box summary describing
the incident.
To see the incident details, push in on
the Interface Dial. 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
dependent on the reporting agency
and the speed at which the data is
updated.
• The displayed incidents may conflict
with other audio- or Internet-based
traffic information.
26 Navigation System
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 navigation
system 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 INFO screens.
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).
VOICE:
SCREEN"
"INFORMATION
VOICE:
"HELP"
(ALL)
(pg. 163)
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CELL PHONE (pg. 81)
TFC INCIDENT (pg. 82)
ACURALINK WTHR (pg. 82)
MESSAGES (pg. 86)
VOICE HELP (pg. 86)
SETUP (pg. 87)
CALENDAR (pg. 88)
SCENIC RD INFO. (pg. 90)
CALC. (pg. 90)
SYS/DVC INFO. (pg. 91)
MAP UPDATE (pg. 92)
RS ASSISTANCE (pg. 92)
ZAGAT RATING (pg. 92)
VOICE:
"MENU" (to
change route)
(pg. 81)
(
(pg. 166)
SHOW WP (pg. 93)
"HOW FAR OR LONG
TO THE DESTINATION?"
(pg. 75)
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(pg. 170)
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WALLPAPER (pg. 121)
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(pg. 167 - 169)
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AFTER RESTART
(RESUME)
(pg. 79)
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LANGUAGE (pg. 120)
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FAN, TEMP
(pg. 166)
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VOICE:
"ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT"
(pg. 66, 164)
VOICE:
"HIDE/DISPLAY ICONS"
(pg. 69, 164)
VIEW TRAFFIC
(pg. 23)
SETUP
(MAIN)
PERSONAL INFO. (pg. 95)
MUSIC SEARCH (pg. 102)
BASIC (pg. 104)
RT & GUID (pg. 105)
CLOCK (pg. 114)
VEHICLE (pg. 115)
COLOR (pg. 117)
WAYPOINTS
ENTER
(pg. 76)
TRAFFIC
VIEW
(pg. 23)
BRIGHTN
CONTRAST (pg. 94)
BLACK LEVEL (pg. 94)
VOLUME (pg. 95)
INF DIAL F/B (pg. 95)
ESS (pg. 94)
(pg. 163)
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Navigation System 27
Entering a Destination
When you press the MENU button, the
display changes to:
To display the “Dest. MENU 1” tab or
the “Dest. MENU 2” tab, move the
Interface Dial to the left or right.
NOTE:
If you press the MENU button while en
route, the MENU screen (Route) will
be displayed. To enter destinations,
select the “Dest. MENU 1” tab by
moving the Interface Dial to the right.
Address (see page 29)
You can enter the street, city, state, or
ZIP code to search for your destination.
Address Book (see page 34)
You can select locations stored in the
Address Book as destinations. The
addresses of these locations can also be
saved. The system can store up to a
combined total of 200 DRIVER 1 and
DRIVER 2 addresses.
Previous Destination (see page 35)
When you enter a destination with any
of the available selections (except
Address Book, Go Home 1 and Go
Home 2), the last 50 destinations are
saved by the system. Use this selection
to choose a destination again.
NOTE:
If Previous Destination is grayed
out, there are no Previous Destinations
entered.
Place Name (see page 36)
You can input the names of places to
search for your destination.
Place Category (see page 37)
The system has been programmed with
the locations of many businesses, parks,
hospitals, etc. This selection lets you
search these by category, name, or
Zagat 2010 (for restaurant information).
Go Home 1 (see page 51)
This selection allows you to select
Home Address 1 as a destination.
NOTE:
If you have no home address entered,
the system prompts you for one.
Place Phone No. (see page 43)
You can search for the destination by
inputting a place’s phone number.
ZAGAT 2010 (see page 43)
This selection allows you to find a
restaurant by the ZAGAT Rating
information.
Navigation System
28
Entering a Destination
Coordinate (see page 44)
You can search for the destination by
inputting the latitude and longitude for
the destination.
Intersection (see page 46)
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.
Map Input (see page 46)
You can select a destination from the
map screen.
Go Home 2 (see page 51)
If you select this feature, you can select
Home Address 2 as a destination.
NOTE:
If you have no home address entered,
the system prompts you for one.
By Address
After you select Address from the
MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1), 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 by the
Interface Dial, 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.
• Prior to departure, you can set areas
to avoid. The system then includes
them in its calculations for the
destination you have entered. See
Edit Avoid Area on page 110.
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 by moving the
Interface Dial up.
The display then changes to the Select
a state screen. Use the voice control
system and say the name or
corresponding number of the state, or
rotate the Interface Dial knob to
select the state.
You can select the “USA” or “Canada/
AK.” If you select Canada/AK,
Canada and Alaska will be displayed. If
you choose USA, the American
mainland, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico will
be displayed.
Navigation System 29
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