Acura 2008 RL 00X31 SJA 8100 User Manual
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P/N 00X31 SJA 8100  
Table of Contents  
Showing the Map of Current  
Traffic Display Legend..................22  
Real Time Traffic Display.............23  
Viewing Flow Data.......................... 23  
Viewing Incident Reports................. 24  
System Function Diagram .............26  
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  
Position.........................................45  
Showing the Map of City..................46  
Showing the Map of State ................46  
Showing the Map of Continental  
USA...............................................47  
By Today’s Destinations................47  
Editing Today’s Destination List.....48  
Adding Destinations to the List........48  
By Go Home .................................49  
Entering a Destination .............. 27  
By Address ....................................28  
Selecting the State or Province........ 28  
Selecting the City ............................. 28  
Selecting the Street .......................... 30  
Entering the Street Number ............. 32  
By Address Book ..........................32  
Adding Addresses to the Personal  
User Agreement ............................8  
Getting Started ...........................10  
System Controls ............................10  
Voice Control Basics.....................13  
Using the Voice Control System ...... 14  
Improving Voice Recognition .......... 14  
Selecting an Item (Button) on the  
Driving to Your Destination ..... 50  
Driving to Your Destination..........50  
Calculate Route to Screen..............50  
Changing the Routing Method.........51  
Viewing the Routes...........................51  
Viewing the Destination Map ..........53  
Map Screen....................................53  
Route Line........................................53  
Map Screen Legend .........................54  
Guidance Screen............................55  
Guidance Screen Legend .................55  
Distance and Time to  
Address Book................................ 33  
By Places .......................................33  
Finding the Place by Category........ 34  
Finding the Place by Name.............. 38  
Finding the Place by Phone  
Number......................................... 38  
Finding the Place by Zagat 2007..... 38  
By Intersection...............................39  
Selecting the State or Province........ 39  
Selecting the City ............................. 40  
Selecting the Street .......................... 41  
By Previous Destinations...............44  
By Map Input.................................45  
Screen.........................................15  
Selecting an Item in a List.............15  
Entering Information .....................16  
System Start-up ............................17  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .......18  
Remote Keyless Entry Setting ......18  
Map Screen Legend.......................20  
Map Screen Description ................21  
Zoom In/Out..................................... 21  
Map Scrolling .................................. 21  
Displaying Current Location.........21  
Destination..................................56  
Map Menu......................................56  
Voice Guidance Prompts .................57  
Navigation System  
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Table of Contents  
Using Interface Dial to Change  
Guidance Prompts ..........................84  
Setup Screen (second)....................85  
Personal Information .....................85  
Address Book ..................................86  
Home Address .................................89  
PIN Number ....................................89  
Previous Destinations......................90  
Basic Settings ................................91  
Units (mile or km) ...........................91  
Voice Recognition Feedback ..........91  
Voice ...............................................91  
Routing & Guidance .....................92  
Rerouting ........................................92  
Unverified Area Routing .................93  
Edit Avoid Area................................97  
Edit Waypoint Search Area .............99  
Guidance Mode .............................100  
Clock Adjustment .......................100  
Auto Daylight ................................101  
Auto Time Zone .............................101  
Daylight Savings Time (DST) Selection  
(Change DST schedule)..............102  
Time Adjustment ...........................102  
Vehicle.........................................102  
Off-road Tracking .........................102  
Correct Vehicle Position................103  
Verbal Reminder ...........................104  
Direction List.................................57  
EXIT INFO  
Destination ................................... 73  
Entering a Destination from the Menu  
Screen (while on route) ................ 74  
Continue Trip Screen.....................74  
AcuraLink Messages .....................75  
(Freeway Exit Information).......... 58  
Split Screen Guidance ..................59  
Map Scale......................................60  
Map Orientation ............................61  
Destination Icon ............................62  
Landmark and Incident Icons........62  
Showing Icons on the Map .............. 65  
Icon Options .................................... 65  
Going Off the Route......................67  
Off-road Tracking..........................67  
Viewing/Saving the Current  
Location......................................68  
Pop-ups and Disclaimers...............69  
Changing the Route.......................70  
Change Route By Screen ................. 70  
Cancel Current Route...................... 70  
Change Routing Method.................. 70  
Detour.............................................. 70  
Avoid Streets.................................... 71  
Search Waypoint on Route .............. 71  
Back to Current Route ..................... 72  
Changing Your Destination...........73  
Find Nearest (Voice command)....... 73  
Go Home (Voice command) ............ 73  
Information Features ................ 76  
Information Screen ........................76  
Messages........................................76  
Voice Command Help ...................76  
Trip Computer ...............................77  
Map Legend...................................78  
Calendar ........................................78  
Entering Your Schedule ................... 79  
Key to Zagat Ratings.....................80  
Calculator.......................................81  
Unit Conversion............................... 81  
Roadside Assistance ......................82  
System Set-up............................. 83  
Setup Mode ...................................83  
Setup Screen (first)........................83  
Brightness ....................................... 83  
Contrast .......................................... 84  
Black Level ...................................... 84  
Volume ............................................ 84  
Interface Dial Feedback ................. 84  
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Color............................................104  
Map Color ..................................... 104  
Menu Color ................................... 105  
Switching Display Mode................ 105  
AcuraLink/Messages...................108  
System Information .....................108  
Rear View Camera ......................108  
Rear View Camera Brightness  
CD Voice Commands  
(for 6 Disc Changer).................149  
DVD Voice Commands  
(for 6 Disc Changer).................150  
MP3/WMA Voice Commands  
(for 6 Disc Changer).................150  
Information Screen Voice  
Commands................................151  
Setup Screen (first)  
Coverage Areas........................ 120  
Map Coverage..............................120  
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas....... 120  
Canada Detailed Coverage  
Areas........................................... 124  
Operation in Alaska.....................129  
Operation in Hawaii.....................129  
Information screen differences ...... 130  
Shipping a Vehicle To or From  
Adjustment.................................. 109  
Hawaii ........................................ 131  
System Initialization.................110  
System Initialization....................110  
Entering the Security Code..........110  
GPS Initialization ........................111  
Map Matching .............................111  
Commands................................152  
On-Screen Commands.................152  
On-Screen Spelling Assist..............153  
Frequently Asked Questions... 132  
Troubleshooting....................... 140  
Index ......................................... 157  
Glossary.................................... 141  
Glossary.......................................141  
System Limitations...................112  
Database Limitations ...............114  
Voice Command Index............ 144  
Global Commands.......................144  
Navigation General  
Client Assistance.......................116  
Reporting Errors..........................116  
Acura Automobile Client  
Commands................................144  
Navigation Display  
Services ....................................116  
Visiting Your Dealer ...................117  
Obtaining a Navigation Update  
DVD .........................................118  
Changing the DVD......................118  
PC Card .......................................119  
Commands................................145  
Find Place Commands.................146  
Climate Control Commands........147  
Temperature Voice  
Commands................................148  
Radio Voice Commands..............149  
Navigation System  
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Introduction  
The back of this manual contains:  
• Map Coverage (page 120)  
Manual Overview  
System Overview  
The manual is divided into the  
following sections:  
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.  
• Cities with Traffic Coverage  
(page 128)  
• Getting started - A basic introduction  
that discusses the controls and how to  
communicate with the system.  
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
(page 132)  
• Entering a Destination - How to enter  
an address or locate a point of interest  
(POI).  
• Troubleshooting Guide (page 140)  
• Glossary of Terms (page 141)  
• Voice Command List (page 144)  
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  
• Driving to your Destination - An  
explanation of the map features,  
guidance, and cautions.  
• Operation specific to Alaska and  
Hawaii (page 129)  
• Information Features - Message,  
Voice Command Help, Trip  
Computer, Map Legend, Calendar,  
Key to Zagat Ratings, Calculator, and  
Roadside Assistance.  
direction and speed of travel at all times.  
• System Set-up - How to set up and  
tailor the system for your personal  
use and use the Address Book.  
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Navigation System  
Introduction  
The navigation system applies this  
location, direction, and speed  
information to the maps and calculates a  
route to the destination you enter. As  
you drive to that destination, the system  
provides map and voice guidance.  
Accessories Precautions  
Important Safety Information  
If you have rear window tinting  
installed, be aware that if the tint has  
metallic properties, it can seriously  
degrade or prevent GPS reception. This  
is because the GPS antenna is located  
under the rear window beneath the rear  
shelf.  
The navigation system can distract your  
attention from the road if you focus on  
the screen or operate the system’s  
controls while driving.  
Enter as much information as possible  
into the system before you begin  
driving, or when the vehicle is stopped.  
Then, as you drive, listen to the audio  
instructions and use voice commands  
when possible.  
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.  
If you plan to install electronic  
components such as radar detectors,  
vehicle location devices, remote  
starters, additional amplifiers, or other  
audio components, ensure that they are  
not located near the navigation control  
unit in the trunk, near the navigation  
display in the dash, or near the GPS  
antenna under the rear window. Signal  
noise emanating from these devices can  
cause intermittent disruption of the  
navigation system.  
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.  
Navigation System  
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Introduction  
WARNING  
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.  
Map Overview  
Current Street  
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.  
The current street on which your vehicle  
is, 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 67.  
Additionally, the system itself has  
certain limitations (see page 112).  
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.  
Follow all operating instructions  
and safety information in this  
manual.  
Verified/Unverified Street  
Your navigation system has two kinds  
of streets: verified (dark colored) and  
unverified (light colored). The  
differences between the two types of  
streets are contrasted in the chart on  
page 7.  
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.  
“Unverified” Road  
“Verified” Road  
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Navigation System  
Introduction  
Verified streets (dark colored)  
Unverified streets (light colored)  
These roads are found in rural areas, and typically include  
These roads are found within metropolitan areas, and  
When  
displayed  
include interstate freeways and major roads connecting residential streets away from the center of a town.  
cities.  
Shown on daytime map screen as black or red, such as Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown.  
interstate freeways.  
Street color  
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.  
These streets have not been verified by the database vendor.  
The system does not contain information on one-way streets,  
turn restrictions, or the road’s average speed. They are shown  
on the map for reference and can have errors in map location,  
naming, and address range.  
Map Quality  
While driving to your destination, the displayed route  
line is solid blue. The system provides voice and map  
guidance to your destination.  
Your route line is either a blue dotted “vector line,” or a dashed  
pink/blue line. For information on selecting this option, and the  
routing differences, see Unverified Area Routing on page 93.  
Routing  
differences  
There are no pop up boxes urging extra caution during a Regardless of whether the user chooses route guidance, there  
route. However, because roads constantly change, you are cautionary screens before and during the route urging the  
Cautions  
are urged to use common sense, and always obey  
posted traffic restrictions.  
user to be extra cautious, and obey all traffic restrictions. see  
Unverified Area Routing on page 93.  
Guidance  
voice  
Voice guidance issues maneuvers such as “In a half  
mile make a right turn.”  
The suffix “if possible” is added to each guidance maneuver.  
For example: “In a half mile make a right turn, if possible.”  
Time and  
distance  
“to go”  
The time and distance “to go,” displayed while on route Because the average speed of these roads is not known, the time  
to a destination, is based on the average speed and  
distance for the roads used for your route.  
and distance “to go” is based on a fixed average speed of  
25 mph for these roads.  
Navigation System  
7
User Agreement  
In using this DVD “Satellite Linked  
Navigation System” (the “DVD”),  
which includes HONDA MOTOR CO.,  
LTD. software, ALPINE  
• The DVD may not be copied,  
• The Licensors do not guarantee to the  
client that the functions included in  
the DVD meet the specific objectives  
of the user.  
duplicated, or otherwise modified, in  
whole or in part, without the express  
written permission of the Licensors.  
ELECTRONICS, INC. software,  
NAVTEQ database contents, INFO  
USA CORPORATION database,  
ZAGAT SURVEY database contents,  
and ZENRIN CO. database contents  
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”),  
you are bound by the terms and  
conditions set forth below.  
By using your copy of the DVD, you  
have expressed your Agreement to the  
terms and conditions of this Agreement.  
You should, therefore, make sure that  
you read and understand the following  
provisions. If for any reason you do not  
wish to be bound by the terms of this  
Agreement, please return the DVD to  
your dealer.  
• The DVD may not be transferred or  
sublicensed to any third party for  
profit, rent or loan, or licensed for  
reuse in any manner.  
• Licensor shall not be responsible for  
any damages caused by the use of the  
DVD to the actual user or to any third  
party.  
• The DVD may not be decompiled,  
reverse engineered or otherwise  
disassembled, in whole or in part.  
• The warranty on the DVD shall not  
extend to an exchange or refund due  
to misspelling, omission of letters, or  
any other cosmetic discrepancy in the  
contents of the DVD.  
• The DVD may not be used in a  
network or by any other manner of  
simultaneous use in multiple systems.  
• The right to use the DVD shall expire  
either when the user destroys the  
DVD or software, or when any of the  
terms of this Agreement are violated  
and the Licensors exercise the option  
to revoke the license to use the DVD  
or software.  
• The DVD is intended solely for  
personal use (or internal use where  
the end-user is a business) by the  
consumer. The DVD is not to be used  
for commercial purposes.  
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Navigation System  
User Agreement  
• The terms and conditions hereof  
apply to all subsequent users and  
owners as well as to the original  
purchaser.  
The user shall indemnify and save  
harmless the Licensors, and their  
officers, employees and agents, from  
and against any claim, demand or  
action, irrespective of the nature of the  
cause of the claim, demand or action,  
alleging loss, costs, expense, damages  
or injuries (including injuries resulting  
in death) arising out of the use or  
possession of the DVD or software.  
Use, duplication, or disclosure of this  
DVD by or on behalf of the United  
States government is subject to  
“Restricted Rights” as set forth at FAR  
52.227-14, -19 or DFARS 252.227-  
7013, 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,  
• The use of oil company logos in the  
display are for your information and  
convenience, and in no way implies  
any sponsorship, approval or  
endorsement of these companies, or  
their products. The logos are  
trademarks of their respective  
owners.  
Fukushima 970-1192 JAPAN.,  
NAVTEQ Corporation, 222  
Merchandise Mart, Suite 900, Chicago,  
IL, 60654, INFO USA  
CORPORATION, 5711 South 86th  
Circle, Omaha, NE 68127.,  
Zagat Survey, LLC, 4 Columbus Circle,  
New York, NY, 10019., and ZENRIN  
CO., LTD., 1-1-1 Muromachi,  
Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka  
803-8630, JAPAN.  
Navigation System  
9
Getting Started  
MAP/GUIDE button  
System Controls  
Displays the map. When on a route,  
switches between the map and  
guidance screens. See page 20 or 54.  
Driver’s Temperature  
Passenger’s Temperature  
AUDIO button  
Audio Funnctions  
Press to display the audio screen.  
For more information on audio system  
features, see the Audio section of the  
Owner’s manual.  
Upper Display  
Time  
Time (set by Navigation system)  
(set by Navigation system)  
MENU button  
Displays the Enter destination by  
screen. When on a route, displays the  
Change route by screen. See page 27.  
Screen  
A/C button  
Press to display the climate screen.  
MAP/GUIDE button  
AUDIO button  
MENU button  
INFO button  
Displays the screen for selecting  
Message, Voice Command Help,  
Trip Computer, Map Legend,  
Calendar, Key to Zagat Ratings,  
Calculator, and Roadside  
Assistance. See page 76.  
Interface Dial/ENTER button  
A/C button  
INFO button  
SET UP button  
Display mode button  
CANCEL button  
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Getting Started  
SET UP button  
Interface Dial/ENTER button  
ENTER  
In almost all cases, you can enter a  
selection into the system by pushing in  
on the Interface Dial.  
Displays the Setup screens to change  
and update information in the system.  
See page 83.  
Knob  
When you are displaying a map, 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.  
Display mode button  
Switches the display between Day  
mode, Night mode, and OFF. See  
page 105.  
CANCEL button  
Cancels the current screen and returns to  
the previous screen display.  
Selector  
NOTE:  
The Interface Dial moves left, right,  
up, and down. Use the Interface Dial  
to look around a displayed map. Moving  
the Interface Dial up or down can also  
be used to scroll up or down a page in a  
list. You can also rotate the Interface  
Dial knob to move the highlighting  
around the display or to scroll through a  
list. After making a selection in a menu  
or list, push in on the Interface Dial  
(ENTER button) to enter the selection  
into the system.  
The NAVI BACK button performs the  
same basic function.  
Navigation System 11  
Getting Started  
Screen  
Upper Display  
All selections and instructions are  
displayed on the screen. The Display is  
not a “touch screen” - you enter  
information into the system either by  
voice or by using the Interface Dial.  
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.  
Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth.  
You may use a mild cleanser intended  
for use on liquid crystal displays  
(LCDs). Harsher chemicals may  
damage the screen.  
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  
displays. The time is automatically set  
by the navigation system. Settings can  
be adjusted in Setup (see Time  
NOTE:  
Whenever you shift to R (reverse), the  
rear view is shown on the navigation  
system screen. See page 108.  
Adjustment on page 102).  
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Getting Started  
NAVI BACK button  
Voice Control Basics  
This button has the same function as the  
CANCEL button. When you press and  
release it, the display returns to the  
previous screen. When the previous  
screen appears, the system replays the  
last prompt. This button is enabled for  
the navigation system commands only.  
However, it can be used to cancel an  
audio or climate control voice command  
up to one second after the command  
confirmation.  
Your vehicle has a voice control system  
that allows hands-free operation of most  
of the navigation system functions. You  
can also control the audio system and  
the climate control system. The voice  
control system uses the NAVI TALK  
and NAVI BACK buttons on the  
steering wheel and a microphone near  
the map light on the ceiling.  
Navi/HFL  
Microphone (on the ceiling)  
NAVI TALK  
button  
NOTE:  
NAVI TALK button  
The NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK  
buttons are deactivated while using the  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature.  
See your vehicle Owner’s manual and  
the official web site  
(www.handsfreelink.com) for  
information on this system.  
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 144 for  
a list of voice commands.  
NAVI BACK  
button  
NOTE:  
While using the voice control system, all  
of the speakers are muted.  
Navigation System 13  
Getting Started  
If the system does not understand a  
command or you wait too long to give a  
command, it responds with “Pardon,”  
“Please repeat,” or “Would you say  
again.” If the system cannot perform a  
command or the command is not  
appropriate for the screen you are on, it  
sounds a beep.  
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.  
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 “back-up” method of entry.  
Most of the system’s functions can be  
controlled by voice commands activated  
with the NAVI TALK button. To  
control your navigation system by  
voice:  
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:  
Anytime you are not sure of what voice  
commands are available on a screen,  
you can always say “Help” at any  
screen. The system can then read the list  
of commands to you.  
• Press and release the NAVI TALK  
button.  
NOTE:  
• Wait for the beep.  
Make sure the correct screen is  
displayed for the voice command that  
you are using. See Voice Command  
Index on page 144.  
When you speak a command, the system  
generally either repeats the command as  
a confirmation or asks you for further  
information. If you do not wish to hear  
this feedback, you can turn it off.  
However, hearing the feedback will  
familiarize you with the way the system  
expects commands to be phrased. See  
the Voice Recognition Feedback  
setting in Setup.  
• Give a voice command.  
Once the microphone picks up your  
command, the system changes the  
display in response to the command and  
prompts you for the next command.  
Using the NAVI TALK button, answer  
the prompts as required.  
• Adjust the air flow from both the  
dashboard and side vents so they do  
not blow against the microphone on  
the ceiling. Place your hand over the  
microphone; if you feel any airflow,  
adjust the vents.  
• To help reduce background noise, the  
A/C fan speed will be automatically  
lowered when using the voice control  
system.  
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Getting Started  
• Close the windows and the sunroof.  
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:  
Selecting an Item in a List  
To scroll through a list, do one of the  
following:  
• After pressing and releasing the  
NAVI TALK button, wait for the  
beep, then give a voice command.  
• Rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
scroll one item at a time.  
• Give a voice command in a clear,  
natural speaking voice without  
pausing between words.  
• 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.”  
• 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.  
• If the system cannot recognize your  
command because of background  
noise, speak louder.  
• Move the Interface Dial up or down  
to scroll through the list page by  
page.  
• If more than one person is speaking at  
the same time, the system may  
misinterpret your command.  
• Move the highlighting to the desired  
item with the Interface Dial or its  
knob, then push in on the Interface  
Dial.  
If you cannot find the desired name, or  
have made an error, return to the  
previous screen by pressing the  
• If you are still having trouble with the  
voice control system, refer to Voice  
Command Help on the  
CANCEL or the NAVI BACK button.  
Information screen.  
Tip:  
To select the desired item in the list, do  
one of the following:  
If items are grayed out (very dark  
colored), this means that they cannot be  
selected.  
• 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  
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.  
Entering Information  
When the system needs input from you,  
the display changes to a screen similar  
to the one at the right. 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:  
Tip:  
When entering a name of city, street, or place, if you are unsure of the spelling of the  
name, enter the letters that you are sure of, then move the Interface Dial up to  
select LIST. The system will display a list of names that most closely match your  
input.  
• Say the desired letter, number, or  
symbol on the screen if you are  
entering a City Street name.  
NOTE:  
The voice command names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For  
additional keyboard symbols, see page 153.  
• 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. Move the Interface Dial  
right to enter a space between words. If  
necessary, move it to the left to delete  
an entry.  
Say Or say “...”  
Say Or say “...”  
Say Or say “...”  
Say Or say “...”  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Alpha/Apple  
Bravo/Boy  
Charlie  
H
I
Hotel/Henry  
India/Igloo  
Juliet/John  
O
P
Q
R
S
T
Oscar  
V
W
X
Victor  
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.  
Papa/Paul  
Whiskey/William  
X-Ray  
J
Quebec/Queen  
Romeo/Robert  
Sierra/Sam  
Tango/Tom  
Uniform/Uncle  
Delta/Dog  
K
L
M
N
Kilo/King  
Y
Yankee/Yellow  
Zulu/Zebra  
Enter  
Echo/Edward  
Foxtrot/Frank  
Golf/George  
Lima/Larry  
Mike/Mary  
November/Nancy  
Z
G
U
16 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
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.  
System Start-up  
When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it  
takes several seconds for the navigation  
system to boot up.  
The first screen to appear is the  
navigation system globe screen. The  
screen then changes to the Disclaimer  
screen:  
If you do not push in on the Interface  
Dial, the screen will go dark after 30  
seconds. To return to the Disclaimer  
screen, press any navigation or voice  
control button.  
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.  
NOTE:  
If you do not select OK, and then enter  
the Setup or Information screens, some  
items are not available, and will show  
up as darkened buttons (grayed out).  
See System Function Diagram on  
page 26.  
If you select OK and push in on the  
Interface Dial, the reminder will not  
show up again. If you wish to have the  
reminder show up again later in the day,  
select Remind Later and push in on  
the Interface Dial.  
NOTE:  
If you have entered any Calendar  
reminders, they are displayed after you  
select OK.  
• The OK button does not appear  
immediately. It appears after the  
software is loaded.  
• The  
page 18.  
symbol is explained on  
Navigation System 17  
Getting Started  
®
®
If you press the CANCEL button, the  
message will be displayed the next time  
you start the vehicle.  
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink  
Remote Keyless Entry  
Setting  
If you have a Bluetooth compatible cell  
phone that is “paired,” then CALL on  
the Calculate route to screen is  
enabled.  
When you unlock the door and enter the  
vehicle, the Multi-Information Display  
(MID) in the gauge assembly welcomes  
you with one of the following displays:  
“Welcome Driver 1,” “Welcome Driver  
2,” or just “Welcome.” The vehicle  
“senses” the driver number, based on  
which Remote Keyless Entry is used to  
unlock the vehicle. If both drivers  
approach the vehicle with remotes, the  
welcome display and related settings are  
based on which remote the vehicle first  
“senses.”  
NOTE:  
The system will display the current  
message and any older or previously  
unread messages, with the newest  
message listed first.  
When you select CALL, the system  
dials the number shown on the screen. If  
CALL is not available (grayed out), and  
your phone is “paired,” then make sure  
the phone has service or that HFL is not  
in use; press the HFL BACK button.  
NOTE:  
• If both remotes come within range  
simultaneously, the “Welcome”  
display may be unpredictable.  
• If only “Welcome” is displayed, then  
all Setup settings revert to factory  
defaults, and all personal data (such  
as Address Book or Calendar) are not  
available.  
For more information on Bluetooth®  
HandsFreeLink®, see the vehicle  
Owner’s manual and the official web  
site (www.handsfreelink.com).  
18 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
The navigation system uses the driver  
number (as recognized by the MID) to  
personalize the navigation system. For  
example, if Driver 1 unlocks the  
vehicle, the “Driver 1” Personal address  
book and other navigation settings are  
automatically loaded when the vehicle  
is started. There is no way to change  
from one driver’s settings to the others  
while driving.  
Throughout this manual, the icon “  
is used to indicate features that are  
dependent on the “Driver number” as  
displayed on the MID “Welcome”  
display.  
When the Remote Keyless Entry is  
deliberately “unlinked,” (as when giving  
the key to a valet) the MID will display  
“Welcome.” Then the following occurs:  
• Some settings (e.g., the “Personal  
Address Book” and the “Calendar”  
Information feature), are not  
selectable (buttons grayed out).  
• Setup values (like volume,  
brightness, etc.) may be changed but  
are not remembered the next time you  
restart the vehicle.  
”
NOTE:  
The RL Owner’s manual has additional  
information regarding “linking” and  
“unlinking” for the Remote Keyless  
Entry.  
Navigation System 19  
Getting Started  
Map Screen Legend  
Map Orientation  
Landmark Icon (see page 62)  
“Breadcrumbs”  
(see page 61)  
(see Off-road Tracking on page 67)  
Honda Dealer  
Hospital  
Acura Dealer  
“North Up”  
School  
Streets  
(see Map Overview on page 6)  
Dark Red: Interstates or Freeways  
Black: Verified Streets  
Grocery Store  
Gas Station  
Hotel/Lodging  
Parking Garage  
Restaurant  
ATM  
“Heading Up”  
GPS Signal Strength  
: Best Reception  
Light Brown: Unverified Streets  
Parking Lot  
Post Office  
: Good Reception  
Missing: Poor/No Reception  
Freeway Exit Information  
Incident Icon  
Vehicle Position  
(see page 68)  
Accident / Incident (other)  
(Use voice command  
“Display the current location.” or  
use the Interface Dial to show  
current location.)  
Construction  
Weather  
Map Features  
Dark Green: Park  
Light Blue: Hospital  
Brown: Shopping Mall  
Light Brown: Indian Reservation  
Green: Golf Course  
Current Street  
(see page 6)  
Gray: Airport/Stadium/Business  
Blue: Body of Water  
Blue/Green: Cemetery  
Matte Blue: University  
Current Map Scale  
(see page 60)  
NOTE:  
Map Scale Adjustment  
Map Menu  
(Mile or km per half inch appears only when you  
(see page 56)  
If you move the Interface Dial over an  
area (map features shown above), the  
name is displayed on the screen.  
zoom in or out by rotating the Interface Dial knob.)  
(Push in on the Interface Dial to view.)  
NOTE:  
See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.  
20 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
NOTE:  
Map Screen Description  
Displaying Current Location  
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  
You can see the current address,  
Zoom In/Out  
latitude, longitude and elevation at any  
time by doing one of the following:  
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.  
• Use the voice control system and say  
“Display current location.”  
fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.  
• Push in on the Interface Dial, select  
Show Icon on Map, push in on the  
Interface Dial again, and then move  
the Interface Dial left to select the  
CURRENT LOCATION.  
You can save the current location in  
your Address Book by doing one of the  
following:  
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, the  
• Use the voice control system and say  
“Save current position.”  
The Current location screen will  
appear on the display.  
• Push in on the Interface Dial and  
select Save, and then push in on the  
Interface Dial again.  
CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button.  
Select Return to return to the previous  
screen.  
The display automatically changes to  
the map screen when you reach your  
destination. Press the MENU button to  
return to the Enter destination by  
screen.  
Navigation System 21  
Getting Started  
Traffic Display Legend  
Viewing Incident Details:  
Message Icon  
To view the incident details, use the  
Interface Dial to position the cursor  
(round red circle below) over an  
incident icon and push in.  
Indicates that you have a message. View  
messages by pushing in on the Interface Dial.  
See page 75.  
Hearing Incident Details:  
To have the message read to you, push in on  
the Interface Dial a second time.  
Incident Icons  
Accident / Incident (other)  
Construction  
Weather  
Incident Icon Update Details:  
• Typically M–F, 5:00 AM – 7:00  
PM (varies by metropolitan area)  
• Continuously updated signal is  
received.  
To return to current position, say, or select  
Return.  
Map Scale  
Traffic flow and incident icons are  
only displayed for the following  
scales: 1/2, 1, 2, 5 mile (or 800m,  
1600m, 3km, 8km).  
Traffic Flow Data  
(using bands parallel to the road)  
Heavy traffic: 0 – 27 mph  
(approx.)  
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:  
Moderate traffic: 27 – 52 mph  
(approx.)  
Free flow traffic: 52 + mph  
(approx.)  
• Free Flow Traffic - a section of the blue route line will be bordered with a light  
green line (this may be difficult to see)  
• Moderate Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to  
orange  
• Heavy Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to red  
• Unknown Traffic Flow - a section of the route line is blue  
(shown for both sides of the freeway where  
available)  
Traffic Flow Data Update Details:  
• Available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week  
• Continuously updated  
22 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
The current metropolitan areas that have  
traffic coverage can be seen on see  
page 128. For more current metro  
coverage information, go to  
www.acura.com/realtimetraffic. This  
link offers additional information on  
real-time information, including the  
following:  
Viewing Flow Data  
Real Time Traffic Display  
Traffic flow data is displayed as colored  
bands on either side of the freeway (see  
Traffic Display Legend on page 22).  
The different color bands represent the  
average road speeds as determined by  
“under-road sensors.”  
The navigation screen can display up-  
to-the-minute traffic information when  
available including flow (traffic speed),  
accidents, and construction on freeways  
in more than 40 major metro areas. See  
page 128 for a list of the current US  
cities that offer traffic information.  
While driving to your destination on a  
road, that has traffic flow data, your  
route line color is used to display the  
traffic flow data. This means that when  
the map scale is set to one of the traffic  
scales (1/2 through 5 mile scale), your  
blue route line may appear as alternating  
orange, red or blue segments (see  
• The latest list of metro areas that have  
Nav-Traffic  
The display of traffic flow and incidents  
on your map screen is optional and can  
be turned On/Off by selecting the  
“Traffic” icon on the Icon bar (see  
Showing Icons on the Map on page 65).  
• Detailed coverage information for  
each metro area showing what roads  
have traffic speeds, traffic icons, or  
both  
• An XM-Nav-Traffic demonstration  
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)  
Traffic Display Legend on page 22).  
NOTE:  
A blue route line segment on a freeway  
can mean one of two things:  
• The under road sensors indicate free  
flow traffic.  
• The road has no sensors, and traffic  
conditions are unknown (they could  
be congested).  
Navigation System 23  
Getting Started  
Naturally, only roads with these sensors  
will show traffic information. The  
amount of flow data varies considerably  
from one city to another. This map  
display is refreshed continuously. You  
can only view traffic information in the  
city where you are located.  
• The displayed traffic flow may  
disagree with the information from  
other audio or Internet based traffic  
displays.  
• If traffic flow is not showing, verify  
that the “TRAFFIC” selection for the  
Icon Bar is ON, and that the icon  
options for traffic are both ON. (see  
page 65).  
Listing Traffic Incidents by Voice  
Control  
From the map screen (any scale), say  
“Display traffic incidents,” or “Display  
traffic list.” A list of all incidents within  
the metro traffic area will be displayed.  
Incidents are listed by distance from  
your current position outward in all  
directions. To view an incident details,  
select an incident from the list, and push  
in on the Interface Dial.  
NOTE:  
• Traffic flow, and incident icons are  
only displayed the 1/2, 1, 2, and 5  
mile scales (800m, 1600m, 3km, 8km  
scales)  
• Not all freeways within a  
metropolitan area have traffic flow  
data (colored bands on the side of the  
freeways) - this is normal, and you  
cannot assume that a lack of data  
implies no traffic.  
Viewing Incident Reports  
Incident reports appear as small  
diamond shaped icons (see Traffic  
Display Legend on page 22 for  
examples). There are three ways to view  
traffic incidents:  
• By voice control, say “Display traffic  
incidents.”  
• Not all cities have traffic flow  
information. See cities listed on  
page 128.  
• Due to freeway maintenance and  
construction, traffic flow may be  
available only for one side of a road,  
or to be missing entirely for some  
portion of the freeway.  
• Select Traffic Incidents from the  
map menu.  
• Selects an incident icon from the  
map screen.  
NOTE:  
The first method is recommended  
because it works on any scale, and  
requires the minimum input.  
24 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
NOTE:  
Listing Traffic Incidents from the  
“Map Menu”  
Select Traffic Incidents from the Map  
menu. A list of all incidents within the  
metro traffic area will be displayed. See  
Map Menu on page 56.  
Selecting an Incident Icon from the  
Map Screen  
• Incident reports may be displayed on  
roads that have no traffic flow data  
available  
• Freeway incident reports can lag  
behind the actual incident, or remain  
displayed after an incident has  
cleared. This is normal, and is  
dependant on the reporting agency,  
and the speed at which the data is  
updated.  
• The displayed incidents may disagree  
with the information from other audio  
or internet based traffic information  
displays.  
Zoom in or out so that you are between  
the 1/2 and 5 mile scales. (The map  
must be on the 1/2 to 5 mile scales to  
view the incident icons.) To view the  
details of a specific incident, use the  
Interface Dial to position the cursor  
(round red circle) over the incident icon  
you are interested in. Then push in on  
the Interface Dial to view a pop-up  
box summary describing the incident.  
To see and hear the incident details,  
push in on the Interface Dial a second  
time. To return to your current position  
map screen, say or select Return. To  
continue viewing incidents in your  
“scrolled to” location, press the  
No Traffic within 30 Miles  
If you say “Display traffic incidents” or  
select Traffic Incidents but there are  
no incidents within 30 miles of your  
current location, the following screen  
will be displayed.  
CANCEL button.  
Navigation System 25  
Getting Started  
System Function Diagram  
VOICE:  
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"DISPLA  
This diagram shows the navigation  
system features, starting at the center  
and working outward in layers. The  
navigation program starts at “Key ON,”  
and then displays the globe screen  
(blue). If OK is selected on the  
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CURRENT LOC  
(pg. 68)  
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yellow segments of the diagram become  
available in the Setup and Information  
screens. The white segments of the  
diagram are available anytime, even if  
you do not select OK.  
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(pg.  
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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).  
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26 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
When you press the MENU button, the  
display changes to:  
Places (see page 33)  
Map Input (see page 45)  
The system has been programmed with  
the locations of many businesses, parks,  
hospitals, etc. This selection lets you  
search these by category, name, phone  
number, or Zagat 2007 (for restaurant).  
This selection allows you to point to a  
destination on the map using the  
Interface Dial. This allows you to  
enter a destination or address that may  
not be listed in the database.  
Intersection (see page 39)  
Today’s Destinations (see page 47)  
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.  
You can enter and sort up to five  
destinations and store them in the  
Today’s Destination list. You can then  
use the Today’s Destinations selection.  
Address (see page 28)  
NOTE:  
This selection requires you to enter the  
city (and possibly the state), and the  
address that you want to go to.  
Previous Destinations (see page 44)  
If Today’s Destinations is grayed  
out, there is no Today’s Destination  
entered.  
When you enter a destination with any  
of the available selections (except  
Address Book and Go Home), the  
last 50 destinations are saved by the  
system. Use this selection to choose a  
destination again.  
Address Book  
(see page 32)  
Go Home  
(see page 49)  
This selection allows you to select a  
stored address. The system can store up  
to a combined total of 200 Driver 1 and  
Driver 2 addresses.  
This selection allows you to select your  
home or a common place as a  
destination.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
If Previous Destinations is grayed  
out, there is no Previous Destination  
entered.  
If you have no home address entered,  
the system prompts you for one.  
Navigation System 27  
Entering a Destination  
NOTE:  
Selecting the City  
By Address  
• If you find that your city is not listed,  
This is helpful if the street runs through  
several cities, and you know what city  
includes the street. The city you are in is  
displayed on the screen. If the city you  
want is displayed on the screen, say  
“Select current city.” If your desired  
destination is in another city, say or  
enter that city.  
After you select Address from the  
Enter destination by screen, the  
display changes to:  
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 97.  
By Voice Control:  
Selecting the State or Province  
Say “City” on the Find address by  
screen, and the display changes to the  
Say city name screen. Say the city  
name and the searching will begin.  
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 down.  
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.  
The display then changes to the Select  
a state screen. Use the voice control  
system and say the name of the state, or  
rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
select the state.  
NOTE:  
To improve voice recognition, when  
saying the city name, pronounce the  
syllables as clearly as possible.  
28 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
To enter the city name by voice spelling,  
say or select CHANGE TO SPELL  
MODE on the Say city name screen,  
and the display will change to the Enter  
city name screen.  
Say the city name by saying individual  
letters, or words that represent the  
letters, one at a time.  
The system has a talk back function. If  
your spoken letter is not recognized, the  
system will talk back to you. For  
By Interface Dial:  
Select City, and the display then  
changes to the Enter city name screen.  
Use the Interface Dial to enter the  
name of the city.  
example, if you say “E” but the system  
does not recognize the command, it will  
ask you “Please select the number of the  
input letter from the list” and the  
The system will display a list of city  
names, with the closest match to the  
name you entered at the top of the list.  
Select the number (1-6) of the desired  
city from the list.  
following pop-up box will appear:  
You should select a letter by saying the  
number.  
Alternatively, to improve voice  
recognition, you can say “Echo” or  
“Edward” instead of “E.” See page 16  
for a list of available words for each  
letter.  
Navigation System 29  
Entering a Destination  
If the system does not find an exact  
match, select LIST when you finish  
entering the name of the city. Most of  
the cities and towns for that state are  
listed.  
Say the street name by saying individual  
letters or numbers, or words that  
represent the letters, one at a time.  
Selecting the Street  
By Voice Control:  
After you have selected the city, or if  
you say “Street” on the Find address  
by screen, the display changes to the  
Say street name screen. Say the street  
name and the searching will begin.  
Listings of cities and towns in the non-  
detailed coverage area may have an  
asterisk “*” next to their names. If you  
select one, a pop-up box is displayed  
saying; “No detailed street data is  
available...”, and a street address cannot  
be entered (see Map Coverage on  
page 120). Try entering the street first,  
and then select the city if available.  
Select View Dest. Map and use the  
Interface Dial to select an icon,  
To enter the street name by voice  
spelling, say or select CHANGE TO  
SPELL MODE on the Say street  
name screen, and the display will  
change to the Enter street name  
screen.  
approximate area, or street you wish to  
choose as your destination. Otherwise, a  
central location of the city will be  
selected. If you select a point of interest  
(POI) or road in an unverified area, you  
may or may not have routing in these  
areas. See Map Overview on page 6.  
30 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
The system has a talk back function. If  
your spoken letter is not recognized, the  
system will talk back to you. For  
The system will display a list of street  
names, with the closest match to the  
name you entered at the top of the list.  
Select the number (1-6) of the desired  
street from the list.  
By Interface Dial:  
After you have selected the city, or if  
you selected Street in the beginning,  
the display changes to the Enter street  
name screen. Use the Interface Dial  
to enter the name of the street (like ELM  
or 42ND) that is your destination.  
example, if you say “E” but the system  
does not recognize the command, it will  
ask you “Please select the number of the  
input letter from the list” and the  
following pop-up box will appear:  
To enter the name of a major highway,  
you must use the full name, including a  
hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-  
10). For U.S. highways, use US (US-  
18). For state highways, use the two  
character state designation (CA-101).  
For county roads, use the appropriate  
designation (G-2, for example).  
Tip:  
When entering a street, you do not need  
to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the  
type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will  
automatically determine that for you,  
based on your entered city and street  
number.  
You should select a letter by saying the  
number.  
Alternatively, to improve voice  
recognition, you can say “Echo” or  
“Edward” instead of “E.” See page 16  
for a list of available words for each  
letter.  
Navigation System 31  
Entering a Destination  
Tip:  
Entering the Street Number  
By Address Book  
If the particular address you want  
cannot be found, select Map Input on  
the Enter destination by screen and  
use the Interface Dial to select the  
appropriate location on the map (see By  
Map Input on page 45).  
After you have completed the street  
name, the display changes to the Enter  
street number screen. Use the voice  
control system and say the address  
number as a continuous string of  
numbers. For example, the address 1527  
should be spoken as “One, five, two,  
seven.” You can also use the Interface  
Dial to enter the street number.  
This selection allows you to choose a  
personal address entry for a destination.  
After you select Address Book from  
the Enter destination by screen, the  
display changes to:  
Select View Dest. Map and use the  
Interface Dial to select an icon,  
approximate area, or street you wish to  
choose as your destination. Otherwise, a  
central location of the street will be  
selected. If you select a point of interest  
(POI) or road in an unverified area, you  
may or may not have routing in these  
areas. See Map Overview on page 6.  
If you try to enter a number outside that  
range using the voice control system,  
you will hear beeps. The system  
displays the acceptable address range.  
If you did not select a city in the  
beginning, the street name you selected  
might appear in more than one city. The  
system will give you a list of cities that  
the street appears in. Select the desired  
city from the list. The system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 50).  
If you have entered a PIN Number in  
Setup, the system prompts you to enter  
your PIN.  
The system then displays a list of the  
places entered in your personal Address  
Book. You can sort the displayed  
addresses by Category: ALL,  
BUSINESS, PERSONAL, or by other  
categories you may create.  
32 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
Scroll through the list to find your  
desired destination. After you select it,  
the system then displays the Calculate  
route to screen (see Driving to Your  
Destination on page 50).  
• The second best method is to select  
Category, then Restaurant, and  
enter the keyword “Bucks.” The list  
will include all restaurants that have  
the letters “bucks” anywhere in the  
name.  
By Places  
After you select Places from the Enter  
destination by screen, the display  
changes to:  
Adding Addresses to the  
Personal Address Book  
There are two ways to enter addresses to  
the personal Address Book:  
• You can try to enter “Bucks” using  
Name, but you may have to search  
through a list that might include  
Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc.  
• Entering them in the personal  
Address Book feature in Setup (see  
page 86).  
NOTE:  
• 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 97.  
• You can enter the desired destination  
using the voice control system. For  
information on the available voice  
commands, see Voice Command  
Index on page 144.  
• Adding them in the Address Book  
directly from the Calculate route to  
screen (see page 50).  
There are four ways to find a place or  
point of interest (POI), by Category,  
Name, Phone Number, or ZAGAT  
2007.  
NOTE:  
• Destinations chosen from the Address  
Book do not show up in Previous  
Destinations.  
Let’s assume you want to find a coffee  
shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”  
• 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 97.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 144.  
• If you know the phone number of the  
coffee shop, select Phone Number,  
then enter the 10-digit number with  
area code. This is the quickest way to  
find it.  
Navigation System 33  
Entering a Destination  
Auto Service  
The subcategories are: Acura Dealers,  
Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc.  
Restaurant  
Finding the Place by Category  
This category is broken down into types  
of food, giving you a selection by each  
type: All Types, American, French,  
Japanese, etc.  
The Category option gives you a list of  
categories or types of businesses to  
select from with the following screen:  
Banking  
The subcategories are: ATM, Bank, etc.  
The ZAGAT SURVEY for some  
restaurants is available in the system.  
See the Information screen, “Key to  
Zagat Ratings” for an explanation of  
these ratings (see page 80).  
Community  
The subcategories are: City Hall, Civic/  
Community Center, Convention/  
Exhibition Center, Court House, Higher  
Education, Library, Post Office, and  
School, etc.  
Emergency  
The subcategories are: Hospital, Police  
Station, Roadside Assistance, etc.  
Tip:  
If you are not sure of the spelling of a  
place, the best way to find it is to use the  
keyword search. Select Category,  
choose a category and subcategory  
from the menus, then select Place  
Name by Keyword, and enter the  
partial name.  
Lodging  
The subcategories are: Bed & Breakfast,  
Hotel/Motel, etc.  
On the Select a place screen,  
Leisure  
restaurants with a Zagat Rating have a  
“Z” icon at the end of the line. To list  
only restaurants with Zagat Reviews,  
say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2007.  
You can view the complete Zagat  
Review for a selected restaurant by  
selecting the “Z” icon.  
The subcategories are: Amusement  
Park, Golf Course, Historical  
Monument, Marina, Movie Theater,  
Museum, Park/Recreation Area,  
Performing Arts, Sports Complex, and  
Tourist Attraction.  
34 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
By voice, select the “Z” icon by saying  
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the  
line number 1-3). Alternatively use the  
Interface Dial to first select the line  
item, and push the dial to the right to  
view the survey.  
Shopping (Retail)  
Advanced (Wholesale and Misc.  
Retail)  
The subcategories are: All Shopping,  
Accessories/Jewelry, Auto Parts &  
Electronics, Books/Music/Video,  
Clothing, Groceries, Home  
Improvement, Mall/Department Store,  
Office Supplies/Electronics, Pharmacy/  
Drug Store, Pet Food/Supplies, Sewing/  
Linen, Shoes/Bags, Sporting Goods, and  
Toys/Arts/Crafts.  
If you do not find the category or  
subcategory you need in the other  
options, you can find the categories with  
a keyword. When you select this option,  
the display changes to the Enter  
keyword for category screen. Enter the  
keyword using the Interface Dial.  
When the system finds the categories  
with the keyword you entered, the  
display changes to the Select a  
category screen. Select the desired  
category.  
Tip:  
When trying to find a specific shopping  
store, select the category All  
Shopping. Some stores may not be in  
the right category.  
Say “Read List” or move the Interface  
Dial right, and the review will be read to  
you. Say OK or push in on the  
Travel  
The subcategories are: Airport,  
Automobile Club, Bed & Breakfast, Bus  
Station, Camping, Commuter Rail  
Station, Ferry Terminal, Hotel/Motel,  
Named Place, Park & Ride, Parking  
Garage/House, Parking Lot, Rental Car  
Agency, Resort, Rest Area, Ski Area,  
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Information,  
Train Station, Travel Agency, Track  
Stop/Plaza.  
Interface Dial to display the  
Calculate route to screen. See Key to  
Zagat Ratings on page 80 for details on  
the key to ratings.  
Tip:  
When trying to find a specific  
restaurant, select the category All  
Types. Some restaurants may be  
miscategorized.  
Navigation System 35  
Entering a Destination  
After selecting a category, the system  
will give you the options of Place  
Name by Keyword, Sort by  
Distance to Travel, City Vicinity, or  
Place Name.  
If you select the Sort by Distance to  
Travel option, the Enter keyword for  
place screen appears. Enter the  
keyword using the Interface Dial. If  
the system does not find an exact match,  
select LIST when you finish entering  
the keyword. The system starts  
Place Name by Keyword  
If you do not know the exact name of  
the destination, you can find the place  
with a keyword. When you select this  
option, the display changes to:  
With the following screen:  
searching for places that match the  
entered keyword. If you see your  
desired place, select it from the list. If  
not, scroll through the list to find the  
desired place.  
If you select the City Vicinity option,  
the Enter city name screen appears.  
Enter the name of the city using the  
Interface Dial. The system will  
display a list of city names, with the  
closest match to the name you entered at  
the top of the list. Select your desired  
city name from the list. Once you have  
selected your desired city name, the  
Enter keyword for place screen  
appears. Enter the keyword using the  
Interface Dial to specify the desired  
place.  
You can find your destination with  
keyword using the Sort by Distance  
to Travel option or City Vicinity  
option.  
Once you select a place, the system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 50).  
36 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
Sort by Distance to Travel  
City Vicinity  
Place Name  
When you select this option, the system  
gives you a list of all the places in the  
subcategory. This list is arranged by  
distance from your current location,  
with the closest at the top of the list.  
The system allows you to find points of  
interest in the vicinity of the city you  
entered. When you select this option,  
the display changes to Enter city name  
screen. Enter the name of the city using  
the Interface Dial. If the system does  
not find an exact match, select LIST  
when you finish entering the name of  
the city. Select a desired city from the  
list.  
When you select this option, the display  
changes to Enter a place name screen.  
Enter your selection, using the  
Interface Dial.  
Once you select a place, the system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 50).  
Once you have selected the city, the  
display changes to Enter a place name  
screen. Enter the name of the place  
using the Interface Dial.  
The distance and direction to the  
destination at the top of the list are  
shown in the screen. The distance  
shown is straight line distance (as the  
crow flies), not driving distance. Say or  
select the number (1-4) of the desired  
destination from the list.  
Once you select a place, the system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 50).  
Once you select a place, the system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 50).  
Navigation System 37  
Entering a Destination  
Finding the Place by Name  
Finding the Place by Phone  
Number  
Finding the Place by Zagat 2007  
The Name option allows you to enter  
the name of a business, and then shows  
you a list of businesses with the same or  
similar names to select from. Use the  
name option only if you know the exact  
spelling of the place. If unsure, use the  
Category option.  
The ZAGAT 2007 option allows you to  
find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating  
information.  
The system lets you select several items  
(such as metro area, region, and  
neighborhood) to search the restaurant  
you like. When you select a type of  
food, the following display appears:  
The Phone Number option allows  
you to select a destination by its  
telephone number. Only telephone  
numbers stored in the system under the  
Places (of business) option are  
recognized. The system does not contain  
residential telephone numbers, or  
numbers you may have entered in your  
personal Address Book.  
Tip:  
If you know the phone number of a point  
of interest (POI), its uniqueness makes it  
the fastest entry method. When using the  
voice control system, the entry should be  
spoken as a continuous string of  
numbers. For example, the telephone  
number (310) 555-4000 should be  
spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five,  
five, four, zero, zero, zero.”  
Name - When you select Name, the  
restaurants will be listed by alphabetical  
order.  
Food, Decor, Service - When you  
select Food, Decor, or Service, the  
restaurant will be listed by rating value.  
Cost - When you select Cost, the  
restaurant will be listed by the average  
cost of a meal (including drink and tip).  
38 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
When you select a sorting method, the  
list of restaurants will appear.  
NOTE:  
By Intersection  
After you select Intersection from the  
Enter destination by screen, the  
display changes to:  
• 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 97.  
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 down.  
You can see the survey for a listed item  
by moving the dial to the right, or by  
saying “Zagat list number X” (where X  
is the number 1-3).  
Tip:  
When entering an address, it is usually  
easier to enter the street first. A city or  
cities that the street appears in will be  
displayed. For your convenience, you  
do not have to enter both city and street.  
Once you select a restaurant, the system  
then displays the Calculate route to  
screen (see Driving to Your Destination  
on page 50).  
The display then changes to the Select  
a state screen. Use the voice control  
system and say the name of the state, or  
rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
select the state.  
NOTE  
See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 80 for  
details on the key to ratings.  
Navigation System 39  
Entering a Destination  
To enter the city name by voice spelling,  
say or select CHANGE TO SPELL  
MODE on the Say city name screen,  
and the display will change to the Enter  
city name screen.  
Say the city name by saying individual  
letters, or words that represents the  
letters, one at a time.  
The system has a talk back function. If  
your spoken letter is not recognized, the  
system will talk back to you. For  
Selecting the City  
This is helpful if the street runs through  
several cities, and you know what city  
includes the street. The city you are in is  
displayed on the screen. If the city you  
want is displayed on the screen, say  
“Select current city.” If your desired  
destination is in another city, say or  
enter another city.  
example, if you say “E” but the system  
does not recognize the command, it will  
ask you “Please select the number of the  
input letter from the list” and the  
following pop-up box will appear:  
By Voice Control:  
Say “City” on the Find intersection by  
screen, and the display changes to the  
Say city name screen. Say the city  
name and searching will begin.  
You should select a letter by saying the  
number.  
Alternatively, to improve voice  
recognition, you can say “Echo” or  
“Edward” instead of “E.”  
See page 16 for a list of available words  
for each letter.  
40 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
If the system does not find an exact  
match, select LIST when you finish  
entering the name of the city. Most of  
the cities and towns for that state are  
listed.  
By Interface Dial:  
Selecting the Street  
By Voice Control:  
Select City, and the display then  
changes to the Enter city name screen.  
Use the Interface Dial to enter the  
name of the city.  
After you have selected the city, or if  
you say “Street” on the Find  
intersection by screen, the display  
changes to the Say street name screen.  
Say the street name and the searching  
will begin.  
Listings of cities and towns in the non-  
detailed coverage area may have an  
asterisk “*” next to their names. If you  
select one, a pop-up box is displayed  
saying; “No detailed street data is  
available...”, and a street address cannot  
be entered. See Map Coverage on  
page 120.  
The system will display a list of city  
names, with the closest match to the  
name you entered at the top of the list.  
Select the number (1-6) of the desired  
city from the list.  
Select View Dest. Map and use the  
Interface Dial to select an icon,  
approximate area, or street you wish to  
choose as your destination. Otherwise, a  
central location of the city will be  
selected. If you select a point of interest  
(POI) or road in an unverified area, you  
may or may not have routing in these  
areas. See Map Overview on page 6.  
To enter the street name by voice  
spelling, say or select CHANGE TO  
SPELL MODE on the Say street  
name screen, and the display will  
change to the Enter street name  
screen.  
Navigation System 41  
Entering a Destination  
Say the street name by saying individual  
letters or numbers, or words that  
represents the letters, one at a time.  
The system has a talk back function. If  
your spoken letter is not recognized, the  
system will talk back to you. For  
By Interface Dial:  
After you have selected the city, or if  
you select Street in the beginning, the  
display changes to the Enter street  
name screen. Use the Interface Dial  
to enter one of the names (like ELM or  
42ND) of the intersecting streets.  
example, if you say “E” but the system  
does not recognize the command, it will  
ask you “Please select the number of the  
input letter from the list” and the  
following pop-up box will appear:  
To enter the name of a major highway,  
you must use the full name, including a  
hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-  
10). For U.S. highways, use US (US-  
18). For state highways, use the two  
character state designation (CA-101).  
For county roads, use the appropriate  
designation (G-2, for example).  
After you have completed the first  
name, the display changes to the Say  
intersecting street screen. Say the  
name of the other intersecting street.  
Tip:  
When entering a street, you do not need  
to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the  
type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will  
automatically determine that for you.  
You should select a letter by saying the  
number.  
Alternatively, to improve voice  
recognition, you can say “Echo” or  
“Edward” instead of “E.”  
See page 16 for a list of available words  
for each letter.  
42 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
The system will display a list of street  
names, with the closest match to the  
name you entered at the top of the list.  
Select the number (1-6) of the desired  
street from the list.  
If you did not select a city in the  
beginning, and the intersection appears  
in more than one city, you will see the  
Select a city screen. The system will  
give you a list of cities that the  
intersection appears in. Select the  
desired city from the list. If more than  
one intersection appears in the city,  
select the desired intersection from the  
Select an intersection screen. The  
system then displays the Calculate  
route to screen (see Driving to Your  
Destination on page 50).  
Select View Dest. Map and use the  
Interface Dial to select an icon,  
approximate area, or street you wish to  
choose as your destination. Otherwise, a  
central location of the street will be  
selected. If you select a point of interest  
(POI) or road in an unverified area, you  
may or may not have routing in these  
areas. See Map Overview on page 6.  
Tip:  
If the particular intersection you want  
cannot be found, select Map Input and  
use the Interface Dial to select the  
appropriate location on the map (see By  
Map Input on page 45).  
After you have completed the first street  
name, the display changes to the Enter  
intersecting street screen.  
Enter the name of the other intersecting  
street by saying the item number, or  
selecting the item number using the  
Interface Dial.  
Navigation System 43  
Entering a Destination  
NOTE:  
Scroll through the list and say the line  
number (1-6) of the destination, or  
select the desired destination you want.  
By Previous Destinations  
• If Previous Destinations is  
grayed out, there is no Previous  
Destination entered.  
• When finishing a “Today’s  
Destinations” trip, the Today’s  
Destination list entries are stored to  
this list, beginning with the date (e.g.,  
item 1 shown above).  
• Because both the Home and personal  
Address Book list can be protected by  
a PIN, they do not show up in the  
previous destination list.  
Every time you route to a destination,  
that destination is saved by the system.  
Up to 50 destinations can be stored.  
Select Previous Destinations from  
the Enter destination by screen to  
choose one of those destinations.  
Once you select the desired destination,  
the system then displays the Calculate  
route to screen (see Driving to Your  
Destination on page 50).  
After you select Previous  
NOTE:  
Destinations, the display lists the last  
50 destinations entered, with the most  
recent appearing 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 97.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 144.  
44 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
The yellow box indicates the area you  
will see when you click on the current  
map with the Interface Dial.  
Showing the Map of Current  
Position  
The Current Position selection  
assumes that you are looking for a  
destination in the immediate area. The  
display changes to:  
By Map Input  
After you select Map Input from the  
Enter destination by screen, the  
display changes to:  
NOTE:  
The address of the road segment will be  
displayed on the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2  
mile (80, 200, 400, or 800 meter) scale  
map.  
If this is the desired address, push in on  
the Interface Dial again. If not, use the  
Interface Dial to reposition the cross  
hairs, then push in on the Interface  
Dial again to display the new address.  
NOTE:  
Once you select an address, the system  
then displays the Calculate route to  
screen (see Driving to Your Destination  
on page 50).  
• 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 97.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 144.  
The red arrow indicates your vehicle  
position. Find your desired destination  
by moving the Interface Dial left,  
right, up, or down. The map and cross  
hairs will move in the same direction.  
If desired, rotate the Interface Dial  
knob to change the map scale. When you  
have the cross hairs in the desired icon,  
map feature, or road, push in on the  
Interface Dial. The address of the  
location will appear at the top of the  
screen.  
Navigation System 45  
Entering a Destination  
Move the cross hairs to the desired  
destination, then push in on the  
Interface Dial. The address of the  
location you have selected will appear at  
the top of the screen.  
Showing the Map of City  
With the City selection, the display  
changes to the Enter city name screen.  
Showing the Map of State  
With the State selection, the display  
changes to the Select a state screen.  
When you have entered the desired city,  
the display changes to a map. The  
starting location will be the central  
position in the selected city.  
After you select the desired state, the  
display changes to a map of the state,  
with the cross hairs located near the  
middle.  
The yellow box indicates the area you  
will see when you click on the current  
map with the Interface Dial.  
See Showing the Map of Current  
Position on page 45 for instructions on  
finding and entering your desired  
destination.  
NOTE:  
The address of the location will be  
displayed on the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2  
mile (80, 200, 400, or 800 meter) scale  
map.  
If this is the desired address, push in on  
the Interface Dial again. If not, use the  
Interface Dial to reposition the cross  
hairs, then push in on the Interface  
Dial again to display the new address.  
Use the Interface Dial to move the  
cross hairs to the area of the state close  
to your intended destination. If desired,  
rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
change the map scale. When you have  
the cross hairs in the desired area, push  
in on the Interface Dial. The map scale  
changes to a closer view.  
Once you select an address, the system  
then displays the Calculate route to  
screen (see Driving to Your Destination  
on page 50).  
46 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
The yellow box indicates the area you  
will see when you click on the current  
map with the Interface Dial.  
Showing the Map of Continental  
USA  
With the Continental USA selection,  
the display changes to:  
By Today’s Destinations  
You can create a “trip” by combining  
multiple destinations previously  
selected on the Calculate route to  
screen.  
NOTE:  
The address of the location will be  
displayed on the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2  
mile (80, 200, 400, or 800 meter) scale  
map.  
Select Today’s Destinations from  
the Enter destination by screen and the  
display changes to:  
If this is the desired address, push in on  
the Interface Dial again. If not, use the  
Interface Dial to reposition the cross  
hairs, then push in on the Interface  
Dial again to display the new address.  
Use the Interface Dial to move the  
cross hairs to the area of the country  
close to your intended destination. Then  
push in on the Interface Dial. The map  
scale changes to display a closer view of  
the area you selected.  
Once you select an address, the system  
then displays the Calculate route to  
screen (see Driving to Your Destination  
on page 50).  
NOTE:  
If Today’s Destinations is grayed  
out, there is no Today’s Destination  
entered.  
If desired, rotate the Interface Dial  
knob to change the map scale. When  
you have the cross hairs on the desired  
icon, map feature, or road, push in on  
the Interface Dial. The address of the  
location you have selected will appear at  
the top of the screen.  
Navigation System 47  
Entering a Destination  
The display then changes to show you  
all the current entries on the Today’s  
Destination list. Select DONE to return  
to the Enter destination by screen.  
Editing Today’s Destination List  
Adding Destinations to the List  
If you change your plans, you can  
modify the Today’s Destination list  
order by distance, or by order of entry.  
After you have used any of the other  
selections from the Enter destination  
by screen to select a destination, the  
display changes to:  
The system automatically sorts the  
destinations stored in the Today’s  
Destination list for the best path.  
Say or select Sort by Entry to sort the  
list by the entry order, and say or select  
Sort by Distance to sort the list by the  
distance order. To delete a destination,  
say or select DELETE and the display  
changes to Select a destination to  
delete screen. Select the destination to  
delete. Say or select DONE to perform  
the deletion, and the display returns to  
the previous screen. To cancel the  
deletion, press the CANCEL button.  
To add this to the Today’s Destination  
list, select ADD TO Today's Dest.  
NOTE:  
For information on the available voice  
commands, see Voice Command Index  
on page 144.  
If the displayed list shows your plans,  
select the first destination. The system  
will guide you to the destination  
according to the order of the list. When  
you reach the destination, it will be  
automatically removed from the list.  
NOTE:  
If ADD TO Today’s Dest. is grayed  
out, the Today’s Destination list is  
already full (five destinations have been  
stored).  
48 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
NOTE:  
When finishing a “Today’s  
NOTE:  
By Go Home  
• To edit Home Address, see Home  
Address in System Set-up on page 89.  
• 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 97.  
• PINs are optional. If you choose to  
use a PIN, make sure you remember  
it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer  
will have to reset it for you.  
Selecting Go Home from the Enter  
destination by screen takes you home  
or to a frequently used address you have  
chosen. The displayed address will  
correspond to which Remote Keyless  
Entry (Driver 1, Driver 2) is being used.  
Destinations” trip, the Today’s  
Destination list entries are stored to the  
Previous Destination list, beginning  
with the date (e.g., item 1 shown  
below). This entry contains all the  
destinations that were included in the  
Today’s Destinations itinerary. This  
allows you to re-select the entire  
Today’s Destinations content at a later  
date.  
If a PIN Number has been set, the  
system prompts you to enter your PIN.  
Say or enter your PIN, and say or select  
DONE. The system will then display  
the Calculate route to screen (see  
Driving to Your Destination on  
page 50).  
• If a PIN is desired, enter it using the  
Personal preference PIN number  
feature in Setup. See page 89.  
If a PIN Number has not been set, the  
system displays the Calculate route to  
screen after you select Go Home (see  
Driving to Your Destination on  
page 50).  
Navigation System 49  
Driving to Your Destination  
Further selections from the Calculate  
route to screen include:  
Driving to Your Destination  
A route typically has three phases.  
Calculate Route to Screen  
• Initial route calculation (Calculate  
route to screen) (see page 50)  
ADD TO Address Book  
Allows you to add the destination to  
your Address Book. See By Address  
Book on page 32.  
• Change the route while en route  
(see page 70).  
• Resume the route when restarting the  
engine (see Continue Trip Screen on  
page 74).  
NOTE:  
If the button is grayed out, the  
destination is already in your Address  
Book.  
Say or select OK. The system calculates  
the route using the method shown on the  
screen (see Map Screen on page 53).  
ADD TO Today’s Destinations  
Allows you to add the destination to  
your Today’s Destination list. See By  
Today’s Destinations on page 47.  
NOTE:  
• 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 97.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 144.  
NOTE:  
If the button is grayed out, the Today’s  
Destination list is already full (five  
destinations have been stored).  
CALL  
Dials the number on the screen when  
available. See Bluetooth®  
HandsFreeLink® on page 18.  
50 Navigation System  
Driving to Your Destination  
• “Easy Route” produces a route with  
the least turns.  
Changing the Routing Method  
Viewing the Routes  
The system lets you select the way you  
want to drive to your destination. Select  
CHANGE METHOD by moving the  
Interface Dial down.  
Selecting View Routes allows you to  
scroll through and view the various  
routes (Direct, Easy, Maximize  
Freeways, etc.) to your destination. If  
you select View Routes, the display  
changes to:  
• “Maximize Freeways”, “Minimize  
Freeways”, and “Minimize Toll  
Roads” are also available.  
The following methods are available to  
change after you have set a destination:  
While on a map screen, press the  
MENU button. The Change route by  
screen will be displayed. Say or select  
Change Routing Method, and the  
screen changes to:  
NOTE:  
If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then  
“Minimize Freeways” and “Minimize  
Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is  
normal.  
The generated route may not be the  
route you would choose. For safety  
reasons, the system generally applies the  
following rules to your route:  
• It tries to avoid “short cuts” through  
residential areas.  
You can change the method for  
calculating the route by using the  
Interface Dial. The system will  
display another calculated route.  
• Right turns are favored over left turns  
or U-turns.  
• Restricted turns (turns that cannot be  
made during certain hours), are not  
used for routing during any time of  
the day.  
•
“Direct Route” (the factory default) is the  
route that is the quickest (least time) and  
is usually the best choice. If you choose  
any other method, it becomes the new  
default for all future routing. Make sure to  
check the routing method if the displayed  
route is not what you expected to see.  
Navigation System 51  
Driving to Your Destination  
NOTE:  
Say or select SUMMARY to display the  
distance and time to go for each route.  
Based on the summary data, you can  
change the routing method by rotating  
the Interface Dial knob.  
Once you confirm your selection, say  
the number of the desired routing  
method or push in on the Interface  
Dial.  
After calculating the route with the new  
method, the system displays a map of  
your current location. The calculated  
route will be highlighted as a blue line,  
and a voice prompt will tell you how to  
proceed along the highlighted route.  
Push in on the Interface Dial and  
select Voice to have the guidance  
repeated.  
• It may take several minutes (the  
system displays an hour glass while it  
is calculating) to show all route  
methods, and it is not unusual for the  
different methods to pick the same  
route. Voice commands cannot be  
used while the system is calculating.  
• If the trip is greater than 100 miles,  
then “Minimize Toll Roads” and  
“Minimize Freeways” may be grayed  
out. This is normal.  
• Zoom IN/OUT to view route details  
or traffic conditions is not available  
on this screen. After you choose a  
“route method,” you can then zoom  
in or out on the map screen to view  
your route in details.  
NOTE:  
Distances and times show for each  
method in the Summary are  
approximate.  
52 Navigation System  
Driving to Your Destination  
Viewing the Destination Map  
Map Screen  
Selecting View Dest. Map displays a  
map of the destination vicinity. Press the  
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button to  
return. You can view the destination  
map anytime while on route saying  
“Display destination map.”  
When you select OK on the Calculate  
route to screen, the map screen  
appears, showing your highlighted route  
in real time.  
Route Line  
When driving to a destination on  
verified roads in a metropolitan area, the  
route line is displayed as a blue line.  
When driving in rural areas on  
“Vector line” (unverified routing off)  
unverified streets (light brown color),  
the route line changes to either a blue  
dotted “vector line” pointing to your  
destination, or a blue-pink line. See  
Unverified Area Routing on page 93 for  
a detailed explanation of how to enable  
unverified routing, and the related  
cautions and disclaimers.  
NOTE:  
• You can always view the entire route  
by simply saying, “Display entire  
route.”  
Blue-pink unverified route line  
(unverified routing on)  
• When your route line uses streets that  
display traffic information, the route  
line may consist of orange or red  
segments. This is normal. See Traffic  
Display Legend on page 22, and  
Viewing Flow Data on page 23.  
Navigation System 53  
Driving to Your Destination  
Map Screen Legend  
Map Orientation  
Landmark Icon (see page 62)  
Direction of Destination (when on route)  
(see page 61)  
(see page 56)  
Honda Dealer  
Hospital  
Acura Dealer  
Streets  
Distance to Destination (see page 56)  
School  
(see Map Overview on page 6, or  
Unverified Area Routing on page 93)  
Dark Red: Interstates or Freeways  
Black: Verified Street  
Time to Destination (see page 56)  
Waypoint (see page 71)  
Grocery Store  
Gas Station  
Hotel/Lodging  
Parking Garage  
Restaurant  
ATM  
Blue Line  
Calculated route  
(see page 53)  
Light Brown: Unverified Street  
Parking Lot  
Post Office  
Freeway Exit Information  
Destination Icon (see page 62)  
“Breadcrumbs”  
(see Off-road Tracking on page 67)  
Map Features  
Dark Green: Park  
Light Blue: Hospital  
Brown: Shopping Mall  
Light Brown: Indian Reservation  
Green: Golf Course  
Vehicle Position  
(see page 68)  
Gray: Airport/Stadium/Business  
Blue: Body of Water  
Current Street  
(see page 68)  
Blue/Green: Cemetery  
Matte Blue: University  
Current Map Scale  
(see page 60)  
NOTE:  
If you move the Interface Dial over an area (map  
features shown above), the name is displayed on  
the screen.  
Map Menu (see page 56)  
Map Scale Adjustment  
(Push in on the Interface Dial to view.)  
(Mile or km per half inch appears  
only when you zoom in or out by  
rotating the Interface Dial knob.)  
(see page 60)  
NOTE:  
See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation (see page 78).  
54 Navigation System  
Driving to Your Destination  
Guidance Screen Legend  
Guidance Screen  
The guidance screen offers an  
alternative way to view your route  
information. Many of the icons and  
screen features are similar to those on  
the map screen. While driving to your  
destination, press the MAP/GUIDE  
button to switch between the map and  
guidance screens. The guidance  
screen shows you:  
Milestone to Destination (see page 55)  
Direction of Destination, “as the crow flies” (see page 56)  
Vehicle Heading (black indicates North) (see page 61)  
Distance to Next Driving Maneuver  
Street Name of Next  
Driving Maneuver  
Milestone to Destination - the position  
of the small circular icon shows your  
trip progress. As you get closer to your  
destination, the indicator will approach  
“DEST.”  
Scroll: to view  
Vehicle Heading - the black portion of  
the compass symbol indicates north.  
guidance maneuvers  
(move Interface Dial up  
or down)  
NOTE:  
• The map and voice guidance in  
unverified areas differ from those in  
verified areas.  
Current Street (see page 6)  
• Current maneuvers and those within  
1000 feet will show on the  
Countdown bar, indicating the  
distance until the next maneuver.  
Time to Destination (see page 56)  
Distance to Destination (see page 56)  
Navigation System 55  
Driving to Your Destination  
North-up/Heading-up - Select  
Distance and Time to  
Destination  
Map Menu  
Heading-up or North-up button to  
change map orientation. See Map  
Orientation on page 61 for details. On  
scales greater than 1 mile, this button is  
“grayed out” (North up only mode).  
When the map screen is displayed,  
pressing in on the Interface Dial  
displays the Map menu. If the map is  
scrolled, the Map menu will not  
appear. Move the Interface Dial left,  
and press the CANCEL button to return  
to the basic map screen.  
When you select a destination, the  
distance to the destination is the actual  
road distance of the calculated route,  
and “not as the crow flies.” When  
viewing a list of destinations (points of  
interest), such as restaurants, the  
Show Icon on Map - allows you to  
select the icons displayed on the map  
(for a thorough description of this  
feature, see Showing Icons on the Map  
on page 65).  
distance is “as the crow flies” (see Sort  
by Distance to Travel on page 37).  
The displayed time to destination may  
differ from the actual travel time  
because the time is calculated based on  
the posted road speed data and your  
current speed. If part of your route  
includes unverified roads, the “distance”  
and “time to go” for that portion is  
estimated using 25 mph as an average  
speed.  
New Messages - button indicates that  
there are AcuraLink messages for you to  
read. These messages consist of quick  
tips, and other information  
communicated to you by Acura. If the  
button is grayed out, you have no  
messages. See page 75 for more  
information on this feature.  
Voice - button shown if currently on a  
route. Select to hear the next guidance  
maneuver (see page 57).  
Traffic Incidents - select this button to  
display a list of the traffic incidents  
within a 30-mile radius of your current  
position. You can view this same list by  
saying “Display traffic incidents.” See  
page 24 for a discussion of this feature.  
Directions - button shown if currently  
on a route. Select to see a list of  
directions to your destination (see  
page 57).  
56 Navigation System  
Driving to Your Destination  
NOTE:  
Voice Guidance Prompts  
Direction List  
If you select Directions from the Map  
menu, the display changes to:  
• You can say “Voice” at any time, or  
select Voice after pushing on the  
Interface Dial to be reminded of the  
next maneuver.  
• Typically a pop-up guidance window  
shows your next turn, and a voice  
guidance prompt is heard. The timing  
of these prompts varies, depending on  
the type of road you are on, and the  
distance to your next maneuver.  
As you get near the maneuver, you will  
hear a voice reminder, and see a pop-up  
window showing you the maneuver.  
The number of reminders that you will  
hear before a maneuver is determined  
by Guidance Prompts in Setup on  
page 84.  
With the factory default (NORMAL),  
typically you will hear two prompts:  
• The first is about 1/4 mile from the  
maneuver.  
When given guidance in unverified  
areas, the words, “If Possible,” are  
inserted before each guidance prompt.  
See Unverified Area Routing on page 93  
for more details about unverified  
routing.  
NOTE:  
• The final prompt is close to your  
actual turn.  
• The map and voice guidance in  
unverified areas differ from those in  
verified areas. See Unverified Area  
Routing on page 93.  
• Only maneuvers that occur at  
freeway exits or contain freeway exit  
information will show the exit info  
icon (“i” icon) on the right end of the  
items in the direction list. If no exit  
info icon is shown on the list, the  
EXIT INFO is not displayed.  
If the distance between the next two  
driving maneuvers is very small, both  
maneuvers are displayed on the screen  
in a single window, and the voice will  
remind you of both of them at the same  
time.  
Navigation System 57  
Driving to Your Destination  
You can see the direction list and the  
distance to each maneuver. Press the  
MAP/GUIDE button to return to the  
previous screen.  
On the map screen, you can display  
freeway exit information using the  
Interface Dial. The exit info icon will  
only be displayed on the map screen if  
there is any freeway exit information  
available. Choose the 1/4, 1/2, and  
1 mile scale, then move the cross hairs  
to the desired exit info icon and push in  
on the Interface Dial. Choose a place  
from the list and set as a new destination  
or waypoint.  
EXIT INFO (Freeway Exit  
Information)  
You can search freeway exit  
information and add new destinations or  
waypoints to the calculated route as a  
new destination or waypoint. The exit  
info icon (“i” icon) on the right end of  
the items in the direction list indicates  
that there is freeway exit information  
available. Say or select EXIT INFO, and  
choose the exit and place to set as a new  
destination or waypoint.  
You can scroll through the direction list  
screen by screen by moving the  
Interface Dial up or down, or one  
instruction at a time by rotating the  
Interface Dial knob.  
NOTE:  
To turn on “Freeway exit information”  
on the map screen, display the icon bar  
and select the“i” icon (see page 65).  
58 Navigation System  
Driving to Your Destination  
When you get near the maneuver, the  
map screen changes to:  
Split Screen Guidance  
When on route to a destination, you  
have two display options: single screen  
mode (the factory default) and the split  
screen mode.  
Single screen mode - a map is  
displayed with occasional guidance  
pop-up windows as you approach a  
maneuver.  
Split screen mode - the map is always  
displayed on the left of the screen, and  
the maneuver or direction list is  
displayed on the right hand side of the  
screen.  
On the map screen, the location of the  
maneuver is marked with a small yellow  
square. The guidance window is simply  
an enlargement of the area indicated by  
the yellow square. After you complete  
the maneuver, the display returns to a  
full map screen when the single screen  
mode is set, or to a map and direction  
list screen when the split screen mode is  
set.  
Guidance mode can be changed in either  
Setup (see Guidance Mode on  
page 100), or by accessing the icon bar  
(see CHANGE GUIDANCE MODE on  
page 65).  
Navigation System 59  
Driving to Your Destination  
Map Scale  
Rotate the Interface Dial knob or a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 145) to change the scale of the  
map. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a view of a wider area. After changing the scale, give the  
system a few moments to update the display.  
Functions available at various map scales  
Map Scale (English and Metric)  
1/20 mi. 1/8 mi.  
1/4 mi.  
1/2 mi.  
1 mi.  
2 mi.  
5 mi.  
15 mi.  
50 mi.  
150 mi. 350 mi.  
For selecting units, see page 91.  
80 m 200 m 400 m 800 m 1.6 km 3 km 8 km 24 km 80 km 240 km 560 km  
POI icon symbols (like ATM)  
page 62  
X
X
X
X
Breadcrumbs (off-road tracking dots) page 67  
Freeway exit information icons page 62  
Unverified road display (light brown) page 93  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Map orientation “Heading up”  
Map orientation “North up”  
page 61  
page 61  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Map features (like park, golf course) page 54  
Avoid area shown on map  
Avoid area scales (when creating)  
Waypoint “flag” icons  
Traffic speed  
page 97  
page 97  
page 71  
page 22  
page 22  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Traffic incident  
NOTE:  
• You can change between miles or kilometers in Setup (see Units on page 91).  
• For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 144.  
60 Navigation System  
Driving to Your Destination  
Push in on the Interface Dial on the  
map or guidance screen and select  
North-up or Heading-up to switch  
between the available orientation, or say  
“Display heading up,” or “Display north  
up.”  
The display automatically changes to  
the map screen when you reach your  
destination. Press the MENU button to  
return to the Enter destination by  
screen.  
Map Orientation  
The map can be orientated two ways:  
• North-up: North pointing up as you  
would normally view a paper map.  
• Heading-up: The map constantly  
rotates so the road you are driving on  
always points up (as you see the road  
through your front windshield).  
NOTE:  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 144.  
• If you are on a route and the  
Interface Dial is moved, the “Time  
to Destination” and “Distance to  
Destination” indications are  
replaced with an indicator showing  
distance from the current vehicle  
location.  
In the larger map scales (above 1 mile or  
1.6 kilometer), the map is always  
oriented with north facing upward. You  
cannot change the orientation.  
“North Up”  
To view other areas on the map, 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, the CANCEL, or the NAVI  
BACK button on the steering wheel.  
“Heading Up”  
NOTE:  
The red arrow in both heading symbols  
always shows the direction north.  
Navigation System 61  
Driving to Your Destination  
Some icons can be turned on or off;  
you can either display them or hide  
them by pushing in on the Interface  
Dial on the map or guidance screen  
and select Show Icon on Map (see  
page 65), or by using voice commands  
(see page 144).  
Destination Icon  
Landmark and Incident  
Icons  
The destination icon only shows the  
approximate location of the destination.  
This occurs because a city block can  
have as many as 100 possible addresses  
(for example, the 1400 block is followed  
by the 1500 block.) Since most cities  
use only a portion of the 100 possible  
addresses (for example, in the 1400  
block, the addresses may only go up to  
1425 before the 1500 block starts).  
Therefore, the address 1425 will be  
shown a quarter of the way down the  
block by the system instead of near the  
end of the block where the destination is  
actually located.  
Landmark icons are shown in the map  
screen on 1/20 and 1/8 mile scale, or 80  
and 200 meter scale. The Freeway exit  
information is displayed on the 1/4, 1/2,  
and 1 mile scales. Incident icons are  
displayed on the 1/2 through 5 mile  
scales. The icons are:  
You can select most landmark and  
incident icons with the Interface Dial  
to display the icon’s information. See  
the table on the following page for  
exceptions.  
Landmark icon  
Honda Dealer  
Hospital  
Acura Dealer  
School  
NOTE:  
• The same icon list can be viewed on  
the screen by selecting Map Legend  
from the Information screen.  
• When there are overlapping  
landmark icons, a list of the points of  
interest (POIs) is displayed.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 144.  
Grocery Store  
Gas Station  
Hotel/Lodging  
Parking Garage  
Restaurant  
ATM  
Tip:  
Parking Lot  
Post Office  
When on a route, you can view a map  
showing your destination. Using voice  
control, say “Display destination map.”  
Freeway Exit Information  
Incident icon  
Accident / Incident (other)  
Construction Weather  
62 Navigation System  
Driving to Your Destination  
For some icons you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Acura Dealers, are always shown. The  
table below shows the features for each icon type. Some Points of Interest (POIs) like Police Stations are not shown as an icon,  
but you can still locate the nearest one with the voice command, “Find nearest Police station.”  
Landmark icon  
Icon can be selected as POI can be found on  
Icon can be  
manually  
displayed  
Icon can be  
manually  
hidden  
Icon  
selection by  
voice  
a destination on the  
map screen with the  
Interface Dial  
the map screen using  
voice command  
“Find...”  
POI type  
Honda/Acura dealer  
Hospital  
Yes, always  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
School  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
ATM  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Gas station*1  
Restaurants*2  
Post office  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Grocery store  
Hotel/ Lodging  
Police station  
Shopping, Tourist attraction, Bank  
Parking garage  
Parking lot  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No icon  
No icon  
Yes  
No icon  
No icon  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Freeway exit information  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes (choose POI)  
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Incident icon  
Icon can be selected as POI can be found on  
Icon can be  
manually  
displayed  
Icon can be  
manually  
hidden  
Icon  
selection by  
voice  
a destination on the  
map screen with the  
Interface Dial  
the map screen using  
voice command  
“Find...”  
POI type  
Traffic speed  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Traffic incident  
Yes*3  
*1. When gas station icons are selected for view on the map, some icons are shown as “brand icons.”  
*2. When selecting Restaurant on the Select category for icon settings screen (see Icon Options on page 65), specialty types  
of restaurants, like Chinese or Italian, can be individually displayed or hidden. See Show Icon on Map on page 143. Also see  
the Voice Command Index on page 144 for the “Display,” “Hide,” and “Find” commands.  
*3. You can display the nearest traffic incidents by saying, “Display traffic incidents.”  
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Driving to Your Destination  
Showing Icons on the Map  
CURRENT LOCATION (Interface  
Dial Left)  
This allows you to display and/or save  
your current location. See page 68 for  
more information.  
Icon Options  
Selecting ICON OPTIONS from the  
Icon bar displays the following screen:  
Selecting Show Icon on Map from  
the Map menu (see page 56) displays  
the following screen:  
ICON OPTIONS (Interface Dial  
Right)  
This feature allows you to “fine tune”  
some of the icons on the Icon bar (See  
Icon Options below for more  
information).  
CHANGE GUIDANCE MODE  
(Interface Dial Down)  
This feature allows you to “fine tune”  
some of the icons on the Icon bar. The  
four icon choices, “Parking” (lot or  
garage), “Restaurant” (specific type or  
types of food), “Other icons” (hospitals,  
schools, etc.), and “Traffic” (traffic  
speeds or traffic icons), can each be  
tailored to your needs.  
When on route, this item allows you to  
select between a single screen (with  
occasional pop-up guidance windows),  
or a split screen (containing one half  
map, and one half guidance/directions  
list window). See page 59 for an  
explanation of this feature, and see  
page 100 for Setup.  
The screen consists of the following  
items:  
Icon Bar (curved row of icon  
symbols)  
The icon bar allows you to manually  
select the icons that are displayed on the  
map (see page 62 for a list of these icons).  
In the screen above, both traffic and  
restaurants are selected. Rotate the  
Interface Dial knob and push in to  
select (goes blue) or remove them  
(symbol is gray). You can also display or  
hide the same icons by using the  
“Display” or “Hide” voice commands  
(see page 145).  
Exit Screen  
Press the CANCEL button to return to  
the map screen.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
For instance, let’s assume that your real-  
time traffic is not displayed on the map,  
and you want to make sure that your  
settings are correct. You would do the  
following:  
In the example above, only Traffic  
Icons is selected and will show up on  
the map. To also see Traffic Speeds  
flow on the map, this would need to be  
turned on by first selecting it and then  
pushing in on the Interface Dial to  
select it so it appears as below.  
NOTE:  
• When viewing the map screen, you  
can turn some icons on using voice  
control.  
• “Traffic Speeds” and “Traffic Icons”  
must be selected in the “Traffic”  
choice of “Icon options” to enable  
the traffic display on the map screen.  
• You can use voice commands,  
“Display (or hide) traffic icons,” or  
“Display (or hide) traffic speeds.”  
See page 145.  
• First you would ensure that the  
“Traffic” button on the Icon bar is  
blue (See Icon Bar above).  
• Second, you select ICON OPTIONS  
and verify that both traffic options are  
also on (blue). This procedure is  
explained below.  
If you select Traffic from the Select  
category for icon settings screen, the  
traffic icon options are displayed:  
Exit, and save your settings by moving  
the Interface Dial to the right  
(DONE).  
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Driving to Your Destination  
By following the dots, you can backtrack  
to the mapped road you originally left.  
“Breadcrumbs” may occasionally be  
displayed in urban areas, such as large  
parking lots in shopping malls, or in new  
subdivisions where the roads are not yet  
in the database. In other cases you may  
see dots, if the system temporary goes  
off route, like in a parking garage where  
the GPS signal is unavailable.  
Going Off the Route  
Off-road Tracking  
If you leave the calculated route,  
“Recalculating...” is displayed at the top  
of the screen. The system will  
If you drive more than half a mile from  
a mapped road, “Not on a digitized  
road.” appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
recalculate the route from your current  
location and direction to the desired  
destination then give you a new route  
instruction. This is done automatically if  
you have set Rerouting to  
AUTOMATIC on the Setup screen  
(second) (see page 92).  
These dots appear only in the 1/20, 1/8,  
1/4, and 1/2 mile (or 80, 200, 400, and  
800 meter) map scales. Rotate the  
Interface Dial knob to change scales  
if necessary.  
If the Rerouting option in Setup is set  
to MANUAL, “Off route” appears at the  
top of the screen when you leave the  
calculated route. Say “Recalculate,” or  
select Recalculation whenever you  
wish the system to perform a  
The map screen starts displaying a  
series of dots (breadcrumbs) to show the  
path you have taken if Off-road  
Tracking on the Setup screen (second)  
is set to ON (see page 102).  
Tracking continues for approximately  
150 miles; dots at the beginning of the  
trail will start disappearing when you  
exceed that distance. When you reach a  
mapped road, the system stops  
displaying dots.  
recalculation.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
NOTE:  
To save the location, say “Save current  
location” or select Save on the Current  
location screen. The Edit address  
book screen with the current location  
data will appear. You can edit the name,  
phone number, or category name to be  
saved in your personal Address Book.  
Viewing/Saving the Current  
Location  
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.  
Whenever you are on a map screen, you  
can always obtain your current location  
either by pushing in on the Interface  
Dial, selecting Show Icon on Map,  
and selecting Current Location, or by  
using the voice control system and  
saying “Display current location.” A  
screen pops up which shows the address  
of your current location, as well as the  
latitude, longitude, and elevation.  
You can store the current location for  
later use. It does not change or cancel  
your current route.  
After the location is saved, select  
Return to return to the map screen.  
You can then use Address Book from  
the Enter destination by screen to  
select the saved location, and return to  
the same spot.  
For example, you are following the  
system’s directions to get to a  
destination. While sitting at a stoplight  
you notice a curio shop on the corner,  
but do not have time to visit it right now.  
You can save the location to select as a  
destination at a later date.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
• Your route passes near or bypasses  
unverified areas (see Unverified Area  
Routing on page 93).  
• You are about to enter an unverified  
area (see Unverified Area Routing on  
page 93).  
Pop-ups and Disclaimers  
When you say “OK” in the Calculate  
Route to screen, or if you change your  
route, the system checks your route and  
provides you with “pop-up” messages  
for the following situation:  
• Your route takes you into an area that  
you previously set as an “Avoid  
Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on  
page 97).  
• Your route includes unverified areas  
(see Unverified Area Routing on  
page 93).  
• You actually entered an unverified  
area (see Unverified Area Routing on  
page 93).  
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Driving to Your Destination  
• Saying, “Go home” (page 73).  
Change Routing Method  
Changing the Route  
From the Change route by screen, if  
you say or select Change Routing  
Method, then the Select routing  
method screen is displayed. See  
Changing the Routing Method on  
page 51 for details.  
While on route, you may wish to alter  
your route, add an interim “Waypoint”  
(pit stop), choose a different destination,  
or cancel your current destination.  
To change your present route, you can  
do any of the following:  
• Using the Interface Dial to select a  
different POI or address on the map  
(page 73).  
• Pressing the MENU button twice to  
get to the Enter destination by  
screen (page 74).  
Say “Menu,” or press the MENU button  
to view the Change route by screen:  
Change Route By Screen  
Pressing the MENU button displays the  
Change route by screen:  
• Cancel the current route (page 70).  
• Change routing method (page 70).  
• Detour (page 70).  
• Avoid a certain street or streets  
(page 71).  
• Add a Waypoint or pit stop (page 71).  
• Back to the current route (page 72).  
Detour  
Calculates a detour route for you if you  
encounter an unexpected obstacle such  
as a closed road or extremely heavy  
traffic congestion. If detour is selected,  
the system will attempt to re-calculate a  
new route, avoiding the next 2 miles  
(while on a freeway) or  
Choose a different destination (other  
methods):  
Cancel Current Route  
• Saying, “Find nearest...” to find a POI  
(page 73).  
Cancels the current route (and any  
waypoints) and returns you to the map  
screen.  
1/2 mile (while on a surface street).  
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Driving to Your Destination  
When you enter waypoints, they appear  
on the map screen as small red flags  
numbered 1-5.  
Avoid Streets  
Search Waypoint on Route  
Waypoints allow you to add an interim  
“pit stop” while traveling to a  
destination. For instance, you may want  
to stop for gas or food, and then  
continue on to your destination.  
From the Change route by screen, if  
you say or select Avoid Streets, the  
system displays a list of streets that will  
get you to your destination. This feature  
allows you to avoid a street or streets  
along your route. This is helpful if you  
know of road construction, closures, or  
excessive traffic along the route. Simply  
select the street or streets you wish to  
avoid. You cannot avoid your current  
street, or the streets of your waypoint(s)  
or destination (system beeps if selected).  
Although you can enter up to five  
waypoints at a time, typically you may  
never use more than one at a time.  
Waypoints are routed to in the order  
they were entered (number 1 first, etc.),  
with your final destination routed to last.  
If you wish to create a custom route of  
several destinations, and then control  
the order of routing, the function  
“Today’s Destinations” is probably a  
better choice (see By Today’s  
NOTE:  
Although you can choose streets to  
avoid, you cannot choose specific  
streets you want to use.  
Destinations on page 47).  
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Driving to Your Destination  
Next, select your “Waypoint Category,”  
then follow the menu prompts to select a  
destination. When the system performs  
a search from Places Along the  
Route, it displays matches that lie  
within a corridor on either side and in  
front of you, along your route. From  
Places Around the Destination, the  
system displays matches in a spiral  
pattern outward from the destination.  
The search “corridor” distance value  
can be changed in Edit Waypoint  
Search Area in Setup (see page 99).  
Adding Waypoints  
Deleting Waypoints  
From the Change route by screen, if  
you say or select Search Waypoint  
on Route, then the Select a search  
method screen is displayed. Select  
either Places Along the Route or  
Places Around the Destination.  
From the Change route by screen, if  
you say “Delete” or select Delete  
Waypoint, then the Select a waypoint  
to delete screen is displayed. Say the  
line number of the waypoint(s) you wish  
to delete, or select them by using the  
Interface Dial. Say or select DONE to  
return to the map screen.  
To add another waypoint, press the  
MENU button and repeat the procedure.  
If Search Waypoint on Route is  
grayed out, the maximum of five  
waypoints has been entered.  
The route is re-calculated to reflect the  
changes you made to the waypoint(s).  
NOTE:  
The system does not allow you to select  
the roads you want to use to get to a  
destination. However, after you enter a  
destination, you can select intersections  
or POI “waypoints” that the system will  
use to “tailor” your route.  
Back to Current Route  
Returns you to the original map screen.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
When you push in on the Interface  
Dial on a new destination, you will see a  
pop-up menu as well as the address  
display. Say or select either Set as  
Dest., or Set as Waypoint on the  
pop-up menu. The system will return to  
the map screen, and recalculate the  
route to your new destination or  
waypoint.  
Using Interface Dial to Change  
Destination  
While following a calculated route, you  
can select a new destination with the  
map screen and the Interface Dial.  
Changing Your Destination  
There are four methods by which you  
can change or add a waypoint to your  
route. These are:  
Find Nearest (Voice command)  
With the map screen displayed, use the  
Interface Dial to move the position  
icon. It will change to cross hairs. Use  
the Interface Dial to position the cross  
hair on your desired new destination,  
street, or icon, then push in on the  
Interface Dial. The address within the  
cross hairs will be displayed. If this is  
not your desired new destination,  
reposition the cross hairs with the  
Interface Dial, then push in on the  
Interface Dial again to see the new  
address.  
From the map screen, say one of the  
“Find Nearest...” voice commands to  
locate the nearest gas station, ATM,  
restaurant or other point of interest. See  
the “Find Nearest” voice commands  
listing on page 146.  
NOTE:  
When you scroll the map screen while  
on route to a destination, some voice  
controls will not function. These  
include:  
• Display “Heading up”  
• Display “North up”  
Go Home (Voice command)  
From the map screen, say, “Go home.”  
If you have entered a “Go home”  
address, then the system will display a  
confirmation screen.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
• For additional information on  
changing the routing method, see  
Changing the Routing Method on  
page 51.  
Entering a Destination from the  
Menu Screen (while on route)  
Continue Trip Screen  
If you restart the vehicle, without having  
completed your prior trip, you will see  
the following screen:  
If you say “Menu” or press the MENU  
button twice, the system displays the  
Enter destination by screen. Follow  
the procedure described in Entering a  
Destination, which begins on page 27.  
After selecting OK to the Calculate  
route to screen, your new location can  
be used either as a waypoint or as a  
replacement destination.  
• To continue to your destination or  
other waypoints, say or select OK.  
• To cancel your destination, press the  
CANCEL button or the NAVI  
BACK button on the steering wheel,  
or using the voice control system, say  
“Cancel” or “Back.”  
• If you wish to change the routing  
method, say or select CHANGE  
METHOD by moving the Interface  
Dial down.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
When service information is received  
from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an  
envelope icon is displayed in the upper  
right corner of the Navigation screen.  
AcuraLink Messages  
AcuraLink enhances your ownership  
experience by providing a direct  
communication link between you and  
Acura. AcuraLink messages are  
displayed on the Navigation screen.  
Working through the XM Satellite  
Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction  
with your vehicle’s Navigation,  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL),  
and audio systems to send and receive  
several kinds of message. These  
include:  
• Operating tips and information on  
your vehicle’s features.  
The Interface Dial controls most  
AcuraLink functions. For more  
information on AcuraLink, refer to:  
• Important recall and safety  
information.  
• The Quick Start Guide for features  
and a function overview.  
• Maintenance information to keep  
your vehicle in top condition.  
• The vehicle Owner’s manual for a  
detailed explanation of the system.  
• Diagnostic information to provide  
information about any problems with  
your vehicle.  
NOTE:  
See your vehicle’s Owner’s manual for  
more details on this feature.  
Navigation System 75  
Information Features  
There is a tutorial available for the voice  
command help. Say or select Getting  
started, and the display changes to:  
Information Screen  
Voice Command Help  
When you say or select Voice  
Command Help, you will see the  
following screen:  
When you say “Information” or press  
the INFO button, the display changes to:  
Select the line number of the desired  
tutorial you want to view, and the  
tutorial will automatically be read out.  
Select STOP by moving the Interface  
Dial right to stop the reading.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
If some items appear to be grayed out,  
and cannot be selected, it is because you  
did not select OK on the initial  
Disclaimer screen. See System Start-up  
on page 17.  
You can select an item by saying either  
the line number or the item name.  
Messages  
See AcuraLink Messages on page 75.  
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Information Features  
When you make a selection, you will  
see the help commands that can be used  
with the voice control. You can say  
Elapsed Time  
Trip Computer  
Shows the elapsed time that the ignition  
has been on since the display was last  
reset.  
The Trip computer screen displays the  
trip information from the MID display  
in the gauge assembly.  
“Read List” or select  
by moving the  
Interface Dial right, and the system  
will read the list to you.  
Average Speed  
Shows you the average speed in miles  
per hour since the display was last reset.  
When you say or select Trip  
Computer, the display changes to:  
Range  
Shows the estimated distance you can  
travel on the fuel remaining in the tank.  
This distance is estimated from the  
average fuel economy over the last  
several miles, so it will vary with  
changes in speed, traffic, etc.  
For a listing of all voice commands, see  
Voice Command Index on page 144.  
NOTE:  
Instant Fuel  
• The “Instant Fuel” and “Average  
Fuel” may vary from actual fuel  
consumed. These values are estimates  
only.  
• The “Range” is only an estimate.  
Always monitor your vehicle’s fuel  
gauge to determine the appropriate  
time to refuel.  
Shows you the current instantaneous  
fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg).  
Average Fuel  
Shows you the average fuel economy in  
miles per gallon (mpg) since the display  
was last reset.  
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Information Features  
You can scroll through the calendar day  
by day by rotating the Interface Dial  
knob, or select the day by voice. When  
you move the Interface Dial up or  
down, you can also scroll through the  
calendar week by week. To change the  
month, say “Next month” or “Previous  
month,” or move the Interface Dial  
right or left.  
Map Legend  
Calendar  
You can use the Map legend screens to  
learn the meaning of map features,  
icons, colors, etc. used in this system.  
When you say or select Map Legend,  
the display changes to:  
The Calendar option allows you to  
enter events and be reminded of them in  
the future. When you say or select  
Calendar, the system shows the  
calendar with the current calendar day  
highlighted.  
Say or select the desired item or item  
number to view each section of the map  
legend.  
Dates with an icon indicate there is a  
schedule entry for that date.  
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Information Features  
Entering Your Schedule  
Edit Title  
Delete  
Say or select Edit Title, then enter the  
name of your title using the Interface  
Dial. Once you have entered the title,  
say or select DONE. The title will be  
displayed on the specified date of the  
Calendar screen.  
From the Calendar screen, select the  
date of the schedule you wish to  
remove. To remove the schedule, say or  
select DELETE.  
Set your schedule by selecting the day  
on the calendar, and the display changes  
to:  
Done  
Once you have finished entering the  
schedule, say or select DONE. The  
Calendar screen is re-displayed and the  
entered schedule is shown.  
Edit Message  
Say or select Edit Message, and the  
system will show the Edit Message  
screen. You can enter a message on two  
NOTE:  
lines. Use  
to change the line.  
• You can only enter one message per  
Once you have entered the message, say  
or select DONE. The message will be  
displayed on the specified date of the  
Calendar screen.  
day.  
• A maximum of 50 entries can be  
stored in the schedule.  
Reminder  
The default for Reminder is ON. This  
allows the system to remind you of the  
calendar item the next time you start the  
vehicle. See System Start-up on page 17.  
• To re-activate a previous message,  
turn the Reminder setting from OFF  
to ON. If it is not turned on, the  
reminder will not be displayed when  
you start vehicle.  
• The system displays active calendar  
entries only after you answer OK on  
the Disclaimer screen.  
• For more information, see System  
Start-up on page 17.  
Message Icon  
Say or select Message Icon, and the  
system displays a list of icons you can  
select to help identify the type of  
message you entered. The message icon  
you choose will be displayed alongside  
the specified date on the Calendar  
screen.  
Edit Date  
This allows you to move your calendar  
entry to a different date. If you say or  
select Edit Date, the Calendar screen  
is displayed with existing entries grayed  
out. Select a new day and the display  
returns to the Edit schedule screen  
with a new date.  
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Information Features  
• “Cost” (white circle) is the average  
cost of a meal (including drink and  
tip).  
Use the Interface Dial to scroll  
through the Key to Zagat Ratings  
screens.  
Key to Zagat Ratings  
When you display data for a Zagat  
surveyed restaurant on the Select a  
place screen, you will see the  
• The symbols, if displayed (blue  
circle), indicates the following  
information:  
description of ratings as follows:  
open on Sunday  
closed on Sunday  
open on Monday  
closed on Monday  
open for lunch  
lunch not served  
serving after 11 PM  
no credit card accepted  
By saying or selecting Key to Zagat  
Ratings on the Information screen,  
you can see the explanation of the data  
displayed for the Zagat surveyed  
restaurants.  
• “Food,” “Decor,” and “Service”  
categories (red circle) are rated using  
numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15,  
etc.)  
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Information Features  
Unit Conversion  
To perform a conversion:  
Calculator  
When you say or select Calculator, the  
display changes to:  
1. Enter a numeric value to be converted  
(for example, 100).  
2. Move the Interface Dial down to  
select UNIT CONVERSION. The  
screen changes to:  
Use the Interface Dial and its Knob to  
use the following features:  
Calculator  
The calculator function operates like a  
standard hand held calculator.  
3. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
select the type of unit you want to  
convert (for example, weight) and  
push in on the dial to select. The  
screen for that conversion type  
Unit Conversion  
Values entered on the calculator can be  
converted from one unit to another (e.g.,  
inches-to-millimeters).  
appears (see illustration in step 4).  
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Information Features  
4. Select the base unit (like pounds) that  
you wish to convert to some other  
unit. So, in the example below, 100  
lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05 ton  
(US), etc.  
Roadside Assistance  
When you say or select Roadside  
Assistance, you will see the following  
screen:  
An Acura Roadside Assistance number  
is provided as a courtesy to Acura  
NOTE:  
clients. If you have a “paired” Bluetooth  
phone and it is ON, then you can call  
Acura Roadside Assistance by using  
your system. Select CALL by voice or  
by using the Interface Dial, and then  
select Yes on the confirmation screen.  
• If you do not enter a value to be  
converted, only “Temperature” units  
are selectable.  
• Conversions using negative values  
may produce meaningless or  
physically impossible values.  
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System Set-up  
NOTE:  
Setup Mode  
Setup Screen (first)  
• If some items appear to be grayed  
out, and cannot be selected, it is  
because you did not select OK on the  
initial Disclaimer screen. See  
System Start-up on page 17.  
• Setup items in this manual with the  
symbol indicate that the display  
settings depend on what “Driver #”  
was displayed on the MID when the  
vehicle was started. See Remote  
Keyless Entry Setting on page 18.  
• If only “Welcome” is displayed, then  
all Setup settings revert to factory  
defaults, and all personal data (such  
as Address Book or Calendar) are not  
available.  
The Setup function consists of two main  
screens that allows you to change and  
update information in the system. To  
display the Setup screens, use the voice  
control system and say “Setup” or press  
the SET UP button. To change it to  
another Setup screen, select MORE in  
the upper right corner of the screen.  
From any screen, say “Setup screen” or  
press the SET UP button, and the  
following screen appears:  
On any of the Setup screens, you can  
use the voice control system to select  
any item on the screen.  
Brightness  
The screen brightness has 11 settings.  
To change the brightness, use the voice  
control system and say “Brightness up”  
or “Brightness down.” You can also  
select Brightness and change the  
setting by rotating the Interface Dial  
knob.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 152.  
Tip:  
If you are having trouble viewing the  
screen in bright lighting conditions, try  
increasing the brightness.  
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System Set-up  
Contrast  
Volume  
The navigation voice volume can be  
adjusted by:  
Setting  
Degree of assistance  
The screen contrast has 11 settings. To  
adjust the contrast, use the voice control  
system and say “Contrast up” or  
“Contrast down.” You can also select  
Contrast and change the setting by  
rotating the Interface Dial knob.  
ON  
When selection is made,  
the system always reads  
what is selected.  
• Using the voice control system and  
saying “Volume up” or “Volume  
down.”  
AUTO  
The system reads  
(factory default) selection only when  
moving.  
• Selecting Volume and changing the  
setting by rotating the Interface  
Dial knob.  
Black Level  
OFF  
No voice assistance when  
selecting.  
The screen black level has 11 settings.  
To change the black level, use the voice  
control system and say “Black level up”  
or “Black level down.” You can also  
select Black Level and change the  
setting by rotating the Interface Dial  
knob.  
• Saying “Volume Off,” or selecting  
Volume and then OFF.  
Guidance Prompts  
While you drive to your destination, the  
NOTE:  
system displays and announces  
If you turn the volume off, you will not  
hear route guidance or voice command  
confirmations.  
guidance prompts for your next  
maneuver. This setting allows you to  
adjust the number of guidance prompts  
before each maneuver. The settings  
MIN, NORMAL, and MAX are  
NOTE:  
You can have separate daytime and  
nighttime settings for Brightness,  
Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each  
setting when the display is in either  
daytime or nighttime mode. Use the  
Display mode button  
and 105) to select Daytime or Nighttime  
mode.  
Interface Dial Feedback  
This setting allows you to control when  
(and if) the system will read the current  
selection you choose with the Interface  
Dial. The purpose of this feature is to  
minimize the need to look at the screen  
while operating the dial. You can set the  
one of three settings explained in the  
following table. The factory default is  
AUTO.  
described below. The factory default is  
NORMAL, so you can adequately  
prepare for the next maneuver. If you  
wish to change the number of guidance  
prompts, select your preferred setting,  
as shown in the following table.  
(page 11  
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System Set-up  
Setup Screen (second)  
Say or select MORE to view additional  
Setup functions and the following  
screen appears:  
Personal Information  
From the Setup screen (second), say or  
select Personal Information and the  
following screen appears:  
Setting  
Distance before maneuver  
About About Just  
1/2  
1/4  
mile  
before  
maneuver  
mile  
MIN  
Yes  
Yes  
NORMAL  
(factory default)  
Yes  
MAX  
Yes* Yes* Yes  
* Uses street name in guidance phrase.  
NOTE:  
To temporarily turn off voice guidance  
prompts, select OFF for the Volume  
setting in Setup.  
to  
NOTE:  
If the most items in “Personal  
Information” are grayed out, then you  
must link the Remote Keyless Entry.  
Setup settings will not be saved if the  
Remote Keyless Entry is unlinked (see  
page 18).  
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System Set-up  
Address Book  
Accessing the Address Book List  
After selecting Address Book, if an  
PIN has been set, the system prompts  
you to enter your PIN. After entering  
your PIN correctly by voice or by using  
the Interface Dial, and the system  
displays your Address Book.  
Entering an Address Book  
After you select Address Book, your  
Address Book list appears:  
The Address Book function allows for  
up to a total of 200 address entries. After  
200 entries, the ADD TO Address  
Book button is grayed out. The 200  
addresses are shared between Driver 1  
and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1  
has 150 addresses, Driver 2 can only  
have 50.  
If no PIN has been set, the system  
displays your Address Book after  
selecting Address Book.  
You can add, modify, and delete  
information in the personal Address  
Book list.  
NOTE:  
• If the Remote Keyless Entry is  
unlinked, this feature is unavailable.  
• Personal information cannot be  
backed up or moved to another  
Navigation system.  
You may choose to use a Personal  
Identification Number (PIN) to protect  
your privacy. However, PINs are  
optional, and if you decide to use one,  
record it in case you forget the number  
(see page 89).  
Select NEW ADDRESS in the upper  
right corner on the screen by moving the  
Interface Dial right when beginning to  
build your Address Book list.  
You can do the following functions in  
the address book:  
• Entering an address (see page 86)  
• Edit an existing address (see page 89)  
• Delete an existing address (see  
page 89)  
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System Set-up  
Edit Name  
Edit Address  
When you say or select Edit Address,  
the display changes to:  
Places - Allows you to select one of the  
Point of Interest (POI) locations already  
stored in the system as one of your  
personal addresses. This operation is the  
same as selecting Places from the  
Enter destination by screen (see  
page 33).  
You may use the “Name” field to give  
the entry a name or title that you will  
recognize later, such as “Doctor Smith”  
or “Broadway Theatre.” If you do not  
give the address a name, the system will  
assign one (Address 001, etc.).  
Previous Destinations - Allows you to  
choose one of the locations in the  
Previous Destination list for your  
Address Book list. This operation is the  
same as selecting Previous  
Destinations from the Enter  
destination by screen (see page 44).  
Current Position - Allows you to use  
your current position as the address.  
After you have used one of these four  
options to enter the address, the initial  
screen for entering the personal address  
is re-displayed, with the address shown  
in the “Address” field. If you have  
entered the address using Places, the  
phone number corresponding to the  
address also appears in the “Phone  
Number” field.  
Address - Requires you to enter the city  
and address you wish to store. The  
operation is the same as selecting  
Address from the Enter destination  
by screen (see page 27).  
Say or select Edit Name. Then use the  
Interface Dial to enter the name.  
Select Done when finished.  
NOTE:  
You can always re-enter, edit, or make  
changes to any entry. “Address” is the  
only required field.  
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System Set-up  
Edit Phone Number  
Edit Category  
NOTE:  
You may have up to 100 categories.  
These are shared between Driver 1 and  
Driver 2.  
You can enter the telephone number of  
the address. If the address was chosen  
with Places, and it has a telephone  
number, that number is entered  
automatically.  
If desired, you can specify the category  
of the address. Say or select Edit  
Category to display the Select a  
category screen.  
The system will then display everything  
that you have entered.  
If all the information is correct, say or  
select Done. This will return you to the  
Address Book list.  
Say or select Edit Phone Number to  
display the Enter phone number  
screen. Enter the telephone number,  
including the area code, by using the  
voice control system (say the entire  
phone number one digit at a time), or by  
using the Interface Dial. Say or select  
DONE when finished.  
If you want to enter another address,  
select NEW ADDRESS in the upper  
right corner on the screen, then repeat  
the procedures above. If not, press the  
CANCEL button.  
Scroll the screen and select a category  
by saying the number next to your  
choice, or by pushing in on the  
Interface Dial.  
If you wish to set, add, or edit a new  
category, select EDIT CATEGORY in  
the upper right corner on the screen. The  
system will show the Select a  
category to edit screen. Follow the on-  
screen prompts to add, change or delete  
a category. If you delete a category that  
was used to categorize addresses, the  
category for those addresses becomes  
“UNFILED.”  
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System Set-up  
Edit/Delete an Address  
Home Address  
PIN Number  
This feature allows you to select an  
address to edit or delete. Once an  
address is selected, choose the  
appropriate function and push in on the  
Interface Dial to select.  
This feature lets you return “Home”  
from any location simply by saying “Go  
home” at the map screen. Alternatively,  
you can select Go Home on the Enter  
destination by screen (see By Go Home  
on page 49).  
You can set a four-digit PIN (Personal  
Identification Number) for accessing the  
following features, if desired:  
• Setup:  
- Address Book  
- Home Address  
- PIN Number  
• Enter destination by screen:  
- Address Book  
- Go Home  
• Map screen:  
- Go Home (by voice control)  
• Information screen  
- Calendar  
Enter the Name, address, and phone  
number in the same way as entering a  
personal address, then say or select  
Done. To leave the screen, press the  
CANCEL button.  
Once you set your PIN, the system will  
ask you to enter the PIN when you  
access these features.  
NOTE:  
If your Home address cannot be found  
in the system then, while located on the  
street close to your home, select  
“Current Position” when entering the  
“Edit Address” field.  
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System Set-up  
1. Select PIN Number. The display  
4. If you have entered the same number  
both times, the display returns to the  
Edit personal information screen. If  
not, “INCORRECT PIN” appears.  
Enter your PIN again.  
Previous Destinations  
Allows you to delete some or all of your  
previous destinations.  
changes to:  
1. Select this option, and the display  
changes to:  
NOTE:  
• If you start the vehicle and the MID  
displays only “Welcome,” this  
function is unavailable.  
• If you wish to remove your PIN,  
return to the same screen and, after  
entering your PIN correctly, select  
DO NOT USE PIN.  
• PINs are optional. If you choose to  
use a PIN, make sure you remember  
it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer  
will have to reset it for you.  
2. Enter your new four-digit PIN. If you  
do not wish to use a PIN, select DO  
NOT USE PIN.  
NOTE:  
The factory default is no PIN.  
NOTE:  
Normally, moving the Interface Dial  
left exits most screens. However, for this  
screen, moving the dial left deletes all of  
your previous destinations.  
3. When you have entered your PIN, the  
display changes to the Please re-  
enter new PIN screen. Enter the  
same number to validate the number  
you have selected.  
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System Set-up  
2. Scroll through the list and find the  
address you want to delete.  
Units (mile or km)  
Allows you to select the units for the  
entire system (mile or km).  
Basic Settings  
From the Setup screen (second), say or  
select Basic Settings and the  
following screen appears:  
3. Select the address to delete by saying  
the line number, or by using the  
Interface Dial.  
Voice Recognition Feedback  
Allows you to turn voice control system  
prompts ON or OFF. When OFF, you  
will not hear the voice control system  
confirmations or prompts.  
NOTE:  
To cancel the deletion of Previous  
Destinations, press the CANCEL  
button before performing step 4.  
Voice  
4. Say or select DONE to perform the  
deletion, and the display returns to  
the previous screen.  
Allows you to select the guidance voice:  
FEMALE or MALE.  
Tip:  
You can delete all addresses by  
selecting DELETE ALL.  
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System Set-up  
Rerouting  
Routing & Guidance  
From the Setup screen (second), say or  
select Routing & Guidance and the  
following screen appears:  
If Rerouting is set to AUTOMATIC  
and you deviate from the route, you will  
see “Recalculating...” at the top of the  
screen for several seconds as the system  
calculates a new route. This is followed  
by new routing instructions.  
If Rerouting is set to MANUAL, you  
will hear a tone when the “Off route”  
message is displayed. Say “Recalculate”  
or select Recalculation on the screen  
to make the system recalculate your new  
route.  
to  
NOTE:  
• If you live in an area with poor  
mapping, you may wish to set  
Rerouting to MANUAL to avoid  
constant recalculation. However, you  
will have to manually select  
Recalculation on the screen to have  
the system plot a new route.  
• It is strongly recommended that you  
leave the system set to the factory  
default (Automatic).  
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System Set-up  
Unverified Area Routing  
Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when on route to a destination (see Map Overview  
on page 6). The chart below illustrates the routing differences with this setting ON or OFF.  
Unverified Area Routing: OFF (factory default)  
Unverified Area Routing: ON  
The driver wishes to navigate manually by using the  
The driver chooses to let the navigation system suggest  
Decision:  
Why choose  
navigation map and choosing the streets that lead to the possible routing. The driver understands that in some  
destination. The driver understands that unverified  
cases guidance may not be appropriate. Unverified  
roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in  
location, naming, and address range.  
ON or OFF? roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in  
location, naming, and address range.  
A blue dotted vector line is displayed on the map that A blue-pink dashed route line highlights suggested  
unverified streets on the map while traveling to your  
What you will continually points to your destination. The driver  
see...  
should stop and then use the map to select streets that destination. This is in sharp contrast to the normal blue  
lead to the destination.  
route line displayed in verified areas.  
There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice  
announcements, before and during the route. These  
serve as reminders that you should obey all traffic  
restrictions.  
There are cautionary pop-up screens and voice  
announcements, before and during the route. These  
serve as reminders that you should exercise additional  
caution, and obey all traffic restrictions.  
Cautionary  
messages  
There is no turn-by-turn map or voice guidance.  
Voice guidance commands end with the words “If  
possible.” This is to remind the driver to verify all  
traffic restrictions before making a maneuver.  
Guidance  
(map/voice)  
A direction list is typically not available. However,  
A direction list is provided showing street names and  
turn symbols in pink.  
Directions list depending on your route, directions are provided to  
help you reach the first available verified road.  
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System Set-up  
Because both routes bypass or use  
unverified streets, an initial Disclaimer  
screen is provided. It is recommended  
that you stop and review the map.  
Unverified Area Routing “ON”  
Unverified Area Routing  
When driving to your destination, you  
have the choice of using or not using  
“unverified” roads. You make this  
choice in the Setup screen. The next  
few pages contain an example of a route  
to a destination in an unverified area  
explaining the routing differences found  
in unverified areas.  
Unverified Area Routing “OFF”  
With Unverified Area Routing OFF,  
the system tries to use verified roads  
whenever possible. In this example,  
since only verified streets are used, it  
created a longer route than necessary.  
With Unverified Area Routing ON,  
the route is shorter, but consists of  
unverified (light colored) streets that  
may not be accurate. Because the streets  
are unverified, there may be errors in  
street location, name, or address range.  
Additional caution is recommended in  
these areas. Always obey posted traffic  
restrictions.  
NOTE:  
Unverified roads are shown only when  
viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, and 1/  
4 mile map scales, or the 80, 200, and  
400 meter map scales.  
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System Set-up  
With Unverified Area Routing OFF,  
the driver chose to take a shortcut, and  
avoid the long route. The moment you  
enter an unverified street, a caution box  
appears on the screen, and is read by the  
voice. This lets you know that you are  
about to enter an unverified area and  
that you will be following a dotted  
“vector line” that points to your  
Unverified Area Routing “OFF”  
Unverified Area Routing “ON”  
destination.  
With Unverified Area Routing ON,  
a caution box appears on the screen and  
is read by the voice. In this case you will  
be presented with a dashed blue/pink  
line instead of the regular blue route  
line. You cannot assume that all  
guidance is appropriate. This is your  
signal to pay attention to posted traffic  
restrictions.  
In both cases, when you actually enter  
the unverified street, a short caution will  
remind you. You will see and hear this  
short caution message whenever you  
enter unverified areas.  
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System Set-up  
With Unverified Area Routing OFF,  
you are presented with a blue “vector  
line” that always points to the  
Unverified Area Routing “OFF”  
Unverified Area Routing “ON”  
destination. You must manually choose  
streets from the map that will lead to  
your destination. No guidance is  
provided, and there are no directions to  
the destination.  
With Unverified Area Routing ON,  
a blue/pink route line is shown for  
unverified segments. Voice guidance  
commands in unverified areas always  
end with “if possible.” This is your  
signal that you should use additional  
caution, and obey all traffic restrictions.  
The maneuver window “arrow” shows  
any portions of unverified turns in blue/  
pink dashes.  
NOTE:  
For the pop-up menu displayed when  
pushing in on the Interface Dial from  
the map screen, Voice and  
Directions are grayed out. With  
Unverified Area Routing “OFF,” no  
Direction List is provided.  
These guidance maneuvers are only a  
suggestion. You should always confirm  
that the maneuver is possible. A  
directions list is also provided that  
shows any unverified roads in a blue  
color, with pink arrows pointing to the  
next maneuver.  
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System Set-up  
You can select NEW AREA, or select  
one of your existing areas to modify. If  
you choose NEW AREA, the following  
screen is displayed:  
Say or select Edit Area, to create the  
area to be avoided. The following screen  
appears.  
Edit Avoid Area  
This function allows you to select areas  
you wish to avoid when calculating a  
route to your destination. You can select  
up to five areas to avoid. You may wish  
to set up an “avoid area” to route around  
long term road construction, closures, or  
any area you wish to avoid. If you enter  
a route that takes you through or into an  
“avoid area,” a pop-up box will warn  
you that your route takes you into one of  
these areas. However, you can still  
choose destinations in an avoided area.  
Either select Address or Map Input  
on the Enter avoid area by screen.  
Each choice provides a slightly different  
way to locate the approximate map  
display for drawing the area you wish to  
avoid.  
When you select Edit Avoid Area, the  
following list screen is displayed.  
Say or select Edit Name, and use the  
Interface Dial to enter the name on the  
Enter avoid area name screen (19  
characters max). Say or select Done to  
return to the previous screen.  
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System Set-up  
After selecting the choice, a map screen  
will be displayed.  
Say or select DONE to return to the  
Edit avoid area screen.  
If your selected area contains a freeway,  
the system will prompt you with a pop-  
up box saying, “Do you want to avoid  
freeways?” Answering “No” allows you  
to enter a route through an avoided area  
on a freeway, and skip the “Avoid area  
caution box” (See Pop-ups and  
Disclaimers on page 69).  
NOTE:  
When you return to the Edit avoid area  
screen, the “Vicinity” field is  
The maximum size of the “Avoid area”  
is 1/4 of the navigation display screen  
regardless of the map scale setting.  
Rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
select the map scale (available scales are  
1/20, 1/8, and 1/4 mile scales). Use the  
Interface Dial to move the crosshairs  
(red circle) to the desired start point and  
push in on the Interface Dial to “set”  
the start point. Then move the  
Interface Dial in a straight or diagonal  
direction to encompass the area to be  
avoided.  
automatically filled in by the system.  
Re-edit the area “Name” if desired.  
Select Done on the Edit avoid area  
screen to finish editing. Your new  
avoided area will now appear on the  
“Avoid area” list, and be viewable on  
the map screen.  
The selected area will be displayed as a  
shaded box with an orange border. Push  
in on the Interface Dial to set the end  
point of the avoided area.  
To “re-draw” the area, select CANCEL  
and repeat the area selection process.  
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System Set-up  
NOTE:  
Edit Waypoint Search Area  
• You can select areas to avoid,  
however you cannot select roads or  
areas that you want the system to use  
for routing.  
When driving on route to your  
destination, you can select a temporary  
destination “waypoint” (marked with a  
small flag on the map) along your route  
for gas, a restaurant, or other POI. When  
you resume your trip from the  
• If you are drawing a box around a  
road as an area to avoid, ensure the  
following: When you draw the box,  
make sure that the road or portion of  
a road that you encircled includes an  
intersection. For instance, in the  
example below, highway 213 will be  
avoided, but Van Ness will not be  
avoided because it lacks an  
“waypoint,” the system continues the  
trip to your original destination. To use  
this feature, see Search Waypoint on  
Route on page 71.  
The diagram below shows how the  
system handles the search for “Places  
Along the Route” or “Places Around the  
Destination” (see Search Waypoint on  
Route on page 71).  
This Setup item allows you to select the  
distance from your highlighted route  
line (on either side of your route), that  
the system will search for a “waypoint.”  
From the Routing & Guidance screen,  
select Edit Waypoint Search Area,  
and then choose the desired search  
distance for either “On Freeways” or  
“On Surface Street.”  
intersection in the enclosed box.  
Navigation System 99  
System Set-up  
For “Places along the route,” the system  
looks in front of you within a corridor  
width specified by your values for “On  
Freeways” or “On Surface Street.” The  
system checks the upcoming area, based  
on your input.  
Guidance Mode  
Clock Adjustment  
From the Setup screen (second), say or  
select Clock Adjustment and the  
following screen appears:  
Allows you to select the guidance  
display mode: Single Screen or Split  
Screen.  
To get to Guidance Mode from the  
Setup screen, select in sequence,  
“MORE”, “Routing & Guidance”, and  
“Guidance Mode”.  
For “Places around the destination,” the  
system searches outwards in a spiral  
from the destination. In this case,  
specific search values are not needed;  
the matches are displayed in order of  
distance from destination.  
NOTE:  
This screen allows you to set or adjust  
the following:  
These settings do not affect the search  
range used for the voice commands like,  
“Find nearest gas station,” that are  
also available when viewing the map  
screen.  
• Auto Daylight  
(Default = ON)  
The factry default is Single Screen.  
• Auto Time Zone  
(Default = ON)  
NOTE:  
• DST (Daylight Savings Time)  
Selection  
The Guidance Mode can also be  
selected on the Icon Selection screen.  
See Showing Icons on the Map on  
page 65.  
(Change DST schedule)  
• Time Adjustment (Adjust your clock)  
• RESET (resets this screen’s settings  
to factory defaults)  
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System Set-up  
The dates that the navi switches between  
standard and daylight savings time are  
not triggered by GPS satellite signals.  
They are stored in the navi software and  
can be selected in the DST schedule  
selection screen. Therefore your navi  
clock will change based on the daylight  
savings time schedule.  
Auto Daylight  
Auto Time Zone  
Sets automatic daylight saving time ON  
or OFF. If set to ON the navi clock will  
automatically “spring ahead” or “fall  
behind” by one hour when a daylight  
savings time change occurs. If you  
reside in a state or area where daylight  
saving time is not used, then you may  
want to turn this feature off.  
Sets automatic time zone selection by  
GPS to ON or OFF. If you are driving  
across the country and passing through  
time zones, then this feature will  
automatically set the time to the time  
zone you are traveling through.  
However, if you live and work in two  
different time zones, you may want to  
turn this feature off.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
If you set Auto Daylight to ON, the Auto  
Daylight function is activated even in an  
area that does not adopt the Daylight  
Savings Time system.  
When driving near a time zone  
boundary, the displayed time zone may  
fluctuate between the two zone times.  
The federal government has mandated  
that, starting in 2007, daylight savings  
time will change in March & November  
instead of the old schedule in April &  
October. The new government daylight  
savings time schedule is subject to  
review and possible cancellation in  
2008.  
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System Set-up  
Daylight Savings Time (DST)  
Selection (Change DST  
schedule)  
This option lets you select the schedule  
(April-October, or March-  
November) when daylight savings  
time will automatically occur in your  
navi. The system default is the new  
2007 “March-November” schedule.  
During 2008-2009, it is possible that  
this new change will be canceled and  
returned back to the previous “April-  
October” schedule. If so, simply change  
the schedule in this setting back to the  
“April-October” schedule.  
Time Adjustment  
Vehicle  
Adjusts the current time in hours and  
minutes. Switch HOUR and MINUTE  
by moving the Interface Dial left or  
right, and change value by rotating the  
Interface Dial knob. Selecting  
DONE returns you to the previous  
screen. You can reset the adjustment by  
selecting RESET.  
From the Setup screen (second), say or  
select Vehicle and the following screen  
appears:  
NOTE:  
Selecting RESET also clears any  
changes you made to “Auto Daylight,”  
“Auto Time Zone,” or “DST Selection”  
settings. Depending on your location,  
you may need to adjust these settings.  
Off-road Tracking  
With this ON, the system will provide  
white off-road tracking dots  
(“breadcrumbs”) on the map screen  
whenever you drive into an area where  
the map does not show any roads. See  
Map Screen Legend on page 20.  
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System Set-up  
After you have traveled approximately  
1/2 mile away from a mapped road, the  
system will display a series of white  
dots on the map screen to show the path  
you have traveled. This is provided so  
you can follow the dots to backtrack to  
the mapped road you originally left.  
Tracking continues until you reach a  
mapped road. See Off-road Tracking on  
page 67.  
2. Select Correct Vehicle Position,  
and the system will display a map  
adjustment screen.  
Correct Vehicle Position  
The system relies on satellites for  
positioning information. Buildings,  
tunnels, and other objects can block or  
reflect these signals, requiring the  
system to use “dead reckoning” to  
determine your location and direction.  
This can sometimes lead to small errors  
in positioning, such as showing you on  
an adjacent street.  
Tracking is shown only in the 1/20, 1/8,  
1/4, and 1/2 mile, or the 80, 200, 400,  
and 800 meter scales. Rotate the  
Interface Dial knob to change the  
scales if necessary.  
NOTE:  
Using this function to adjust vehicle  
position is not recommended. When the  
system acquires a GPS signal, it will  
automatically place the vehicle in the  
correct location.  
3. Use the Interface Dial to move the  
vehicle position arrowhead to the  
correct location, and push in on the  
Interface Dial. The display will  
change to:  
NOTE:  
To clear existing dots, turn this feature  
off and exit Setup. To re-enable this  
feature, return to Setup and turn it on  
again.  
If you choose to do this, follow these  
steps:  
1. Stop the vehicle.  
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System Set-up  
4. Rotate the Interface Dial knob so  
the vehicle position arrowhead is  
pointing in the correct direction, and  
push in on the Interface Dial. The  
display will return to the previous  
screen.  
Map Color  
Color  
Allows you to choose the map color  
from one of four colors for the Day and  
Night mode.  
From the Setup screen (second), say or  
select Color and the following screen  
appears:  
NOTE:  
If you continually have to do this, there  
are either problems in the database or  
GPS reception problems. See  
Accessories Precautions on page 5.  
5. As you drive, the current road will be  
displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
Say “Return” or press the CANCEL  
button to return to the previous screen.  
Verbal Reminder  
This function allows you to turn ON or  
OFF verbal reminders. Examples of  
these reminders include:  
NOTE:  
• Choose “White” (factory default is  
Beige) as the Day color to obtain the  
best daytime display contrast.  
• Choose “Black” (factory default) as  
the Night color to obtain the best  
nighttime display contrast.  
• Driving with the parking brake on  
• Driving with the trunk or a door open  
• A reminder to fasten your seat belt  
104 Navigation System  
System Set-up  
Menu Color  
Switching Display Mode  
Allows you to choose the menu color  
from one of five colors for the Day and  
Night mode.  
Pressing the Display mode button  
allows you to toggle through the  
screen display modes: Day, Night or  
Off. This button is the overriding  
control for the day/night display mode,  
and is the simplest way to control the  
display mode.  
See the chart below for an explanation  
of other day/night display mode  
adjustments and how they interact with  
each other.  
Say “Return” or press the CANCEL  
button to return to the previous screen.  
Day Mode  
Night Mode  
NOTE:  
• Choose “Silver metal” (factory  
default) as the Day color to obtain  
the best daytime display contrast.  
• Choose “Black metal” (factory  
default) as the Night color to obtain  
the best nighttime display contrast.  
(Example of Day/Night Mode)  
Navigation System 105  
System Set-up  
I
llumination control  
Priority Operation  
Override conditions  
Display mode button  
(see page 11)  
1
Allows selection of Day, Night or Off display When the car is restarted, the display mode  
mode. This button has the highest priority and previously selected by this button is canceled,  
overrides all other display control adjustments and the display mode is determined by one of  
listed below.  
the controls below.  
Sunlight Sensor (Middle of  
dash near the windshield).  
(See Owner’s manual for  
location)  
2
If the sunlight sensor detects daylight and the  
headlights are turned on, the navi automatically  
overrides (cancels) the Night display and  
displays the Day display mode.  
If desired, use the Display mode button  
to override this automatic choice.  
Dash illumination adjustment  
knob (See Owner’s manual for  
location)  
3
4
When headlights are turned on, and you wish to When the headlights are turned ON, adjust the  
have the Day display mode, then adjust the  
dash brightness down (counterclockwise) from  
the maximum brightness position.  
illumination to the full bright setting (beeps).  
Headlights (On/Off)  
When turned on, it changes the display to the  
Night display mode. The previous 3 controls adjust the dash illumination to full bright to set  
listed above can “cancel” this function. the display to your desired choice.  
Use the Display mode button  
, or  
Map Day/Night screen color  
choice (see page 105 for the  
Day and Night color choices)  
N/A  
The user can select the color of the screen that For best contrast, ensure that the Map “color”  
will be displayed for the Day, and Night  
is white for Day, and black for Night.  
display modes described above.  
Recommended Display mode Day/Night settings:  
• With the headlights on, select mid range for the dash illumination (see Owner’s manual for location of knob).  
• With the headlights off, select mid range for the dash illumination (see Owner’s manual for location of knob).  
• On the Setup “Color” adjustment screen, choose White for the map Day display, and black for the map Night display (see  
page 105). Inappropriate adjustment of these colors can cause the Day/Night modes to appear inoperative.  
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System Set-up  
• To allow the Sunlight sensor to function properly, avoid blocking the sensor with loose articles (see Owner’s manual for  
location of sensor).  
• Remember that once the Display mode button  
is selected, the other display mode controls are overridden until the  
vehicle is restarted.  
NOTE:  
Loose articles in the center dash can block or interfere with the operation of the sunlight sensor. See the RL Owner’s manual for  
additional information regarding the dash brightness adjustment.  
Navigation System 107  
System Set-up  
AcuraLink/Messages  
System Information  
From the Setup screen (second), say or  
select System Information and the  
following screen appears:  
Rear View Camera  
For complete details on setting up your  
AcuraLink messaging, refer to the  
AcuraLink section in your Owner’s  
manual. Or, you can go to the Owner  
Link section on the RL page in  
www.acura.com.  
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear  
view camera as shown in the  
illustration.  
Rear View  
Camera  
Displays the information on the  
navigation system software. This  
information is for dealer use only. For  
ordering updates, use the version  
number stamped on the label (as Ver.  
X.XX) of the navigation DVD. See  
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on  
page 118.  
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse) with  
the ignition switch in the ON (II)  
position, the rear view is shown on the  
navigation system screen. For the best  
image, always keep the rear view  
camera lens clean, and be sure it is not  
covered.  
When finished, say or select Return to  
return to the previous screen.  
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System Set-up  
Since the rear view camera display area  
is limited, you should always back up  
slowly and carefully, and look behind  
you for obstacles.  
Rear View Camera Brightness  
Adjustment  
When in reverse, the Navi “hard”  
buttons are locked out, except the  
rotating portion of the Interface Dial  
(knob). Rotate the knob clockwise to  
make the camera image brighter, and  
counterclockwise to darken the image.  
This brightness adjustment is  
independent of the screen brightness  
adjustment in Setup.  
NOTE:  
• The camera brightness cannot be  
adjusted by voice control.  
• Slight delays can occur when  
switching to the camera image, or  
switching back to the map/menu  
screen. This is normal.  
Navigation System 109  
System Initialization  
Enter the four-digit security code. If you  
have entered it correctly, the display  
changes to the Disclaimer screen. If  
you make a mistake, the system will  
display “INCORRECT PIN.” Re-enter  
your 4-digit security code. You have ten  
chances to enter the correct code. If all  
ten are incorrect, turn the ignition to  
OFF, then back to ON (II) to have ten  
more chances to enter the correct code.  
System Initialization  
Entering the Security Code  
If for any reason, you lose power to the  
navigation system (like the battery was  
disconnected), the navigation system  
will require initialization. Once  
completed, your system will be ready to  
use.  
If the battery goes dead or is  
disconnected for any reason, you will  
have to enter a security code for both the  
audio system and the navigation system  
before you can use it again.  
When you purchased the vehicle, you  
should have received two cards that  
have the audio and navigation system’s  
security codes and serial numbers. Keep  
these cards in a safe place in case you  
need the codes. If you lose the cards,  
you must obtain the security codes from  
your dealer.  
This initialization requires the  
following:  
• Entry of the 4-digit anti-theft security  
code to “unlock” the navigation  
system.  
Follow the instructions in the vehicle  
Owner’s manual to enter the 5-digit  
audio code. The navigation voice will  
not operate if the audio code is not  
entered.  
• GPS initialization (may not be needed  
depending on the length of time the  
system was without power).  
NOTE:  
• Map matching to align the GPS  
coordinates to a place on the map  
(displays current street at the bottom  
of the map).  
The anti-theft security code is unrelated  
to your optional Navigation system PIN  
(for Personal or Home Address).  
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System Initialization  
If the navigation system finds the  
satellites properly, this box clears, and  
changes to the Disclaimer screen. If  
within ten minutes the system fails to  
locate a sufficient number of satellites to  
locate your position, the following  
screen appears:  
NOTE:  
GPS Initialization  
• The average acquiring time is less  
than 10 minutes, but it can take as  
long as 45 minutes.  
• If the system is still unable to acquire  
a signal, follow the instructions on  
the screen, or contact your local  
dealer for assistance.  
Depending on the length of time the  
battery was disconnected, your system  
may require GPS initialization. If it  
does, the following screen appears:  
Navigation system is unable to acquire  
a proper GPS signal.  
Map Matching  
- Move vehicle to another location.  
This part of the initialization matches  
the GPS coordinates found above with a  
road on the map screen. To perform this  
part of the procedure, ensure that the  
navigation system is displaying a map,  
and drive the vehicle on a mapped road  
(a road shown on the map screen). Do  
not enter a destination at this time.  
When the name of the current road you  
are driving on appears at the bottom of  
the screen, the entire procedure is  
complete. Your system is now ready to  
use.  
- Turn the ignition switch off.  
- Disconnect the battery for 30 minutes  
to clear the GPS receiver’s memory.  
- Reconnect the battery and follow  
the screen prompts.  
If this procedure is not necessary, the  
system proceeds directly to the  
Disclaimer screen (see page 17).  
During initialization, the system  
searches for all available GPS satellites,  
and obtains their orbital information.  
During this procedure the vehicle  
should be out in the open with a clear  
view of the sky.  
After 30 minutes with this screen  
displayed, turn off the engine and restart  
the car. If you now see the Disclaimer  
screen, the GPS initialization is  
complete. The green GPS icon should  
appear in the upper left corner of the  
screen.  
Navigation System 111  
System Limitations  
Although your navigation system is one  
of the most highly sophisticated pieces  
of equipment you will find in a modern  
automobile, you may find during its use,  
that it has certain limitations.  
Also, depending on your current view of  
the sky and the position of the satellites,  
the elevation may be shown incorrectly.  
You may also notice some delay of the  
vehicle position icon at intersections;  
this is normal.  
• Other after-market audio electronic  
devices mounted near the navigation  
unit  
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway  
overpasses, tunnels or overhead  
electrical power wires  
The system uses signals from the Global  
Positioning System (GPS) to aid in  
determining its current location. The  
GPS is operated by the U.S.  
Department of Defense. For security  
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies  
built into the GPS that the navigation  
system must constantly compensate for.  
This can cause occasional positioning  
errors of up to several hundred feet.  
GPS Reception Issues  
Although the system will direct you to  
your desired destination, it may not  
always generate what you consider to be  
the most direct route. Try changing the  
method of routing. See Changing the  
Routing Method on page 51. You may  
also have Unverified Area Routing set  
to “OFF.” See Unverified Area Routing  
on page 93.  
The signals received from the GPS  
satellites are extremely weak (less than  
a millionth of the strength of a local FM  
station), and require an unobstructed  
view of sky. The signal can easily be  
interrupted or interfered with by the  
following:  
• After-market metallic window tint  
above or to the sides of the GPS  
antenna (located under the center of  
the rear shelf)  
For example, in urban areas where  
streets are close together, this could  
cause the system to show that you are  
traveling on a street that parallels the  
street you are actually on. The system  
will, under most circumstances, correct  
itself while you drive.  
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other  
electronic devices docked in a cradle  
or laying loose on the rear shelf  
• Radar detectors mounted on the rear  
shelf  
• Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle  
location systems mounted near the  
navigation unit  
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System Limitations  
Additionally, the mapping database  
contains verified and unverified maps.  
See Map Overview on page 6.  
You may find that the system  
occasionally “reboots.” This is indicated  
by the display returning to the globe  
screen. A reboot can be caused by a  
number of things, such as extreme  
temperatures or shock from bumpy  
roads. It does not necessarily indicate a  
problem that requires service. If this  
happens frequently, please see your  
dealer.  
A Disclaimer screen will warn you if  
your route includes unverified streets.  
Unverified streets may be missing from  
the map, in the wrong location, or have  
an incorrect name or address range.  
Exercise additional caution when  
driving in these unverified areas.  
The destination icon shows the  
approximate location of the destination.  
This occurs because a city block can  
have as many as 100 possible addresses  
(for example, the 1400 block is followed  
by the 1500 block.) Since most cities  
use only a portion of the 100 possible  
addresses (for example, in the 1400  
block, the addresses may only go up to  
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the  
address 1425 will be shown a quarter of  
the way down the block by the system  
instead of at the end of the block where  
the destination is actually located.  
Navigation System 113  
Database Limitations  
You will find that some points of  
The digitized map database reflects  
conditions as they existed at various  
points in time before production.  
Accordingly, your DVD may contain  
inaccurate or incomplete data or  
information due to the passage of time,  
road construction, changing conditions,  
or other causes.  
In addition, this database does not  
include, analyze, process, consider, or  
reflect any of the following categories  
of information:  
interest (POI) may be missing when you  
search the database. This can be caused  
if at the time the database was gathered,  
the name was misspelled, the place was  
improperly categorized, or the POI  
change is not yet in the database. This  
means you may not find places listed  
that you know exist. This is also true for  
police agencies and hospitals. In  
• Neighborhood quality or safety  
• Population density  
• Availability or proximity of law  
enforcement  
Due to ongoing software and database  
improvements, navigation disc versions  
may change in the middle of a  
production year. The version shipped  
with your vehicle was the most recent  
available at the time of production, and  
is considered standard equipment for  
that vehicle. There is no free program to  
retrofit early production vehicles with  
the latest disc.  
outlying areas, facilities listed may not  
be the closest. Always check with local  
information sources if you need law  
enforcement or hospital services.  
• Emergency, rescue, medical, or other  
assistance  
• Construction work, zones, or hazards  
• Road and lane closures  
Every effort has been made to verify  
that the system’s database was accurate  
at the time it was created. However,  
businesses do fail or move to new  
locations, and new businesses start in  
the old locations. For this reason, you  
may occasionally find “inaccurate”  
information when you select and drive  
to a point of interest (for example, a  
restaurant is now a jewelry store). The  
number of these inaccuracies increases  
the longer you go without an update.  
• Legal restrictions (such as vehicular  
type, weight, load, height, and speed  
restrictions)  
• Road slope or grade  
• Bridge height, width, weight, or other  
limits  
• Road, traffic or traffic facilities  
safety, or conditions  
• Weather conditions  
• Special events  
• Pavement characteristics or  
conditions  
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Database Limitations  
• Traffic congestion  
• Travel time  
Copyrights  
• infoUSA-Data: Certain business data  
provided by infoUSA, Inc., Omaha,  
Nebraska, Copyright © 2003, All  
Rights Reserved.  
We assume no liability for any incident  
that may result from an error in the  
program, or from changed conditions  
not noted above.  
• EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD.  
2003. All Rights Reserved.  
• ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright ©  
[2003] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights  
reserved.  
Navigation System 115  
Client Assistance  
• If the error does not involve the  
database, such as if the vehicle  
position icon does not follow the  
road, screen error messages, or other  
GPS related errors, see Frequently  
Asked Questions on page 132, System  
Limitations on page 112, or  
Reporting Errors  
Acura Automobile Client  
Services  
Occasionally, you may encounter  
database errors.  
Telephone: (800) 382-2238  
Fax: (310) 783-3535  
• If the error pertains to freeways and  
main “verified” roads shown in black  
on the map, then report it either  
online at  
Mail:  
Acura Navi  
Troubleshooting on page 140.  
America Honda Motor Co., Inc.  
Acura Client Services  
MS 500-2N-7E  
http://update.navteq.com/, or to  
Acura Client Services.  
• If the error involves a light brown  
“unverified” road, then do not report  
it. These areas have not been verified,  
and are provided for reference only  
(see Map Overview on page 6).  
1919 Torrance Blvd.  
Torrance, CA 90501-2746  
• For errors in points of interest (POI),  
like a business that has changed their  
name, do not report them. Keep in  
mind that depending on when the data  
was collected, and when your DVD  
was purchased, the database can be  
out of date. The business may have  
not reported the change(s), or not be  
in the database at all. Update  
Navigation DVDs are available for  
purchase, usually in the fall of each  
year.  
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Client Assistance  
• Call Acura Client Relations (see  
“Acura Automobile Client Services”)  
If you need to visit your Acura dealer  
for a navigation related issue, ensure  
that you have the “Key Fob” that was in  
use when the problem occurred. Each  
driver (1, or 2) can have their own  
navigation and other vehicle settings. In  
order for the dealer to properly diagnose  
the problem, the correct key fob is  
necessary to troubleshoot the issue.  
Visiting Your Dealer  
We strive to make this manual as  
complete as possible and to answer all  
questions regarding operation of the  
system. Occasionally you may run into a  
specific issue that you cannot find in the  
book. You may save yourself a trip to  
the dealer by first consulting the  
following resources:  
• For database or POI issues, follow the  
guidelines in the “Reporting Errors”  
section (see page 116)  
If your question is still unanswered and  
you wish to visit the dealer, please be  
prepared to demonstrate the issue to the  
service consultant. That way, the service  
consultant can document the issue for  
the factory to allow more efficient  
troubleshooting.  
Some issues may at first seem random,  
but you may notice a pattern, like it only  
occurs when you enter some specific  
address, or when driving on a certain  
road, or just when it’s cold. This  
• The Troubleshooting section (see  
page 140)  
• The Frequently Asked Questions  
(FAQs) section (see page 132)  
• The navi FAQs found on the on-line  
DVD order site (see “Obtaining a  
DVD”)  
• For detailed questions regarding  
HFL, audio, or other systems that  
interact with the navigation system,  
see the main vehicle Owner’s  
information is very useful to the service  
consultant. Be patient, the tech may be  
unfamiliar with your specific issue.  
manual, or the Quick Start Guide  
• For traffic related issues, see the  
“Real Time Traffic Display” section  
(on page 23) and FAQs (on page 132)  
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Client Assistance  
4. Push the Eject button. The DVD will  
Obtaining a Navigation  
Update DVD  
Acura is continually expanding the  
scope of the navigation system.  
Upgraded software may be made  
available to navigation system owners  
periodically, usually in the fall of each  
year.  
Changing the DVD  
automatically come out.  
NOTE:  
The system’s database is stored on a  
removable DVD. The system will not  
work without the DVD. Ensure the door  
remains closed at all times.  
1. Remove the DVD while the ignition  
switch is in the Accessory (I) position  
or in the ON (II) position.  
To purchase an updated DVD or a  
replacement DVD, call the Acura  
Navigation Disc Fulfillment Center at  
(888) 549-3798. You can also order on-  
line by going to www.acura.com and  
selecting in order: Acura Store,  
Navigation DVD Updates, Shop  
Navigation DVDs, and Order  
2. Locate the control unit. It is in the  
trunk.  
5. Pull the DVD straight out. Hold the  
DVD by the edges. Fingerprints,  
scratches, or other contamination on  
the playing surface can make the  
DVD unreadable.  
3. Push the OPEN button. An error  
message will display on the screen.  
This is normal.  
Navigation DVD.  
To install the Navigation DVD, make  
sure the white label is facing up. Slide  
the DVD into the slot. The DVD is  
automatically pulled into the control  
unit. Make sure you close the door.  
NOTE:  
• DVDs are not available at your  
dealer. However, the dealer may  
order a DVD for you as a courtesy.  
There is no program for free DVD  
updates.  
• The DVD order line staff cannot  
answer technical questions regarding  
navigation operation, coverage, or  
POIs.  
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Client Assistance  
NOTE:  
PC Card  
A PC card is not supplied. The PC card  
slot is for factory use only. This slot  
cannot be used to play audio files.  
• The system will not play movies or  
other video/audio discs.  
• Never “sneak preview” a newer  
white labeled DVD in the system  
unless you plan to keep it. The system  
cannot automatically “revert back”  
to a prior version DVD. If you must  
revert to a previous version DVD, see  
your dealer for assistance.  
• If you see the error message  
“Navigation unit door is open...,”  
close the door.  
PC card slot  
Navigation System 119  
Coverage Areas  
Colorado  
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas  
Map Coverage  
Denver/Boulder/Colorado  
The system provides map coverage for  
the following 48 US states, Hawaii, and  
southern Canada. The US map coverage  
consists of accurately mapped (verified)  
metropolitan areas (in the following  
list), and a less accurate (unverified)  
rural database. Canada coverage  
Alabama  
Springs/Ski Resorts Metro area -  
Birmingham/Tuscaloosa  
Huntsville  
Mobile  
including Ft. Collins  
Connecticut  
Bridgeport  
Danbury  
Arizona  
Phoenix Metro  
Hartford Metro  
New Haven Metro  
Norwalk  
consists of major metropolitan areas,  
and major roads connecting the  
Sedona  
Tucson  
metropolitan areas within about 100  
miles north of the U.S. border. If you  
need additional North Canada coverage,  
you may purchase the gray Canadian  
DVD (see Obtaining a Navigation  
Update DVD on page 118). See Map  
Overview on page 6 for a discussion of  
map coverage.  
Stamford  
Arkansas  
Fayetteville  
Hot Springs  
Little Rock  
Delaware  
Entire state - including Dover,  
Wilmington Metro area, New Castle  
County  
California  
Bakersfield  
Fresno  
Los Angeles/San Diego Metro  
Merced  
The cities and metropolitan areas in the  
following list are fully mapped. Only  
major streets, roads, and freeways have  
been verified outside these areas. If your  
route passes through these areas, routing  
may be limited in these areas, depending  
on your routing choices. See Unverified  
Area Routing on page 93.  
Modesto  
Sacramento Metro  
San Francisco Bay (approximately  
Monterey to Sonoma) - including  
Monterey County and Hollister  
San Luis Obispo  
Stockton  
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Coverage Areas  
Florida  
Hawaii  
Iowa  
Cedar Rapids  
Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/  
Titusville  
Florida Keys  
Fort Myers Metro area - including  
Naples  
Fort Pierce  
Gainesville  
Jacksonville Metro - including St.  
Johns County  
Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm  
Beach Metro  
(all cities for the following islands)  
Davenport  
Des Moines  
Iowa City  
Hawaii  
Honolulu  
Kauai  
Lanai  
Kansas  
Maui  
Kansas City/Leavenworth Metro  
Wichita  
Molokai  
Idaho  
Kentucky  
Boise  
Lexington  
Louisville  
Sun Valley Ski Resorts  
Orlando/Daytona Beach/Melbourne  
area - including Osceola County  
Pensacola  
Illinois  
Louisiana  
Chicago Metro (to Wisconsin border)  
- including Lake County, IN and  
Dekalb County, IL  
East St. Louis Metro  
Moline  
Baton Rouge  
New Orleans Metro  
Shreveport  
Tallahassee  
Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Metro -  
including Pasco and Manatee  
Counties  
Maine  
Rock Island  
Bangor  
Vero Beach  
Rockford  
Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park  
Portland/Lewiston/Auburn  
Georgia  
Springfield  
Athens  
Indiana  
Maryland  
Atlanta Metro  
Augusta/Aiken Metro  
Macon  
Fort Wayne  
Baltimore/Washington D.C. Metro -  
including Charles and Carroll  
Counties  
Gary/Hammond Metro  
Indianapolis Metro  
Kokomo Metro  
Ocean City  
Northwest Indiana  
South Bend/Elkhart/Goshen  
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Coverage Areas  
Massachusetts  
Missouri  
New Mexico  
Boston/Cape Cod Metro  
Branson  
Albuquerque  
Cape Cod  
Columbia  
Santa Fe  
Springfield Metro area  
Kansas City (KS-MO) Metro -  
including Platte County  
St Louis Metro (IL-MO) - including  
additional cities in Jefferson County  
Taos Ski Resorts  
Complete coverage of all cities in  
Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Essex,  
Hampshire, Hampden, Middlesex,  
Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and  
Worcester Counties  
New York  
The Adirondack  
Binghamton  
Montana  
Buffalo - including Erie and Niagara  
Counties  
Billings  
Michigan  
Cooperstown  
Nebraska  
Detroit Metro area - including Ann  
Arbor, Pontiac, Flint, Clinton, Eaton,  
and Monroe Counties  
Eastern New York - including New  
York City Metro, Albany, Glen Falls,  
Schenectady, Troy  
Ithaca  
Lincoln (Lancaster County)  
Omaha  
Grand Rapids Metro  
Nevada  
Kalamazoo  
Lake Placid  
Oneonta  
Rochester - including cities in  
Monroe County  
Syracuse  
Utica  
Las Vegas Metro  
Reno/Lake Tahoe  
Lansing Metro  
Northern Michigan Resort area -  
including Traverse City, Elk Rapids,  
Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne City,  
and Harbor Springs  
New Hampshire  
Manchester  
Nashua  
New Jersey  
Minnesota  
North Carolina  
Southern New Jersey - including  
Atlantic City/Cape May/Cumberland  
Metro  
Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro -  
including cities in Anoka Scott and  
Carver Counties  
Asheville  
Charlotte Metro  
Hickory  
Camden Metro  
Moorhead  
Morgantown  
Newark Metro  
Trenton Metro - including Ocean and  
Hunterdon Counties  
Rochester  
Raleigh-Durham Metro  
Wilmington  
Mississippi  
Winston-Salem/Greensboro Metro  
Biloxi/Gulfport  
Jackson  
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Coverage Areas  
North Dakota  
State College/University Park  
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton  
York  
Texas  
Austin Metro  
Big Bend  
Fargo Metro  
Ohio  
Bryan/College Station  
Corpus Christi  
Rhode Island  
Akron  
Newport  
Providence Metro  
Columbus/Marysville Metro  
Cincinnati Metro - including Butler  
County  
Dallas/Fort Worth Metro - including  
additional cities in Grayson County  
El Paso  
South Carolina  
Cleveland Metro - including Geauga  
County  
Dayton  
Toledo (Lucas County)  
Houston Metro - including additional  
cities in Galveston County  
Midland/Odessa Metro  
San Antonio Metro  
Beaufort  
Charleston  
Columbia  
Greenville/Spartanburg - including  
additional cities in Greenville and  
Spartanburg Counties  
Myrtle Beach Metro  
Rock Hill Metro  
South Padre Island  
Oklahoma  
Oklahoma City  
Tulsa  
Utah  
Moab  
Ogden  
Oregon  
South Dakota  
Park City  
Bend  
Eugene  
Portland/Salem Metro  
Salt Lake City Metro  
Sioux Falls  
Vermont  
Tennessee  
Burlington  
Pennsylvania  
Chattanooga  
Montpelier  
Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol  
Knoxville/Farragut Metro  
Memphis Metro - including Desoto  
and Tunica Counties  
Nashville  
Allentown  
Erie  
Virginia  
Gettysburg  
Washington D.C. detailed area -  
including Alexandria, Arlington,  
Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier  
County, Fredericksburg City,  
Manassas, and additional cities in  
Loudoun and Prince William  
Counties  
Harrisburg  
Lancaster  
Philadelphia Metro  
Pittsburgh Metro - including  
Washington County  
Reading  
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Coverage Areas  
Bristol  
Wisconsin  
Canada Detailed Coverage  
Areas  
Charlottesville  
Appleton  
Lynchburg  
Beloit  
Richmond Metro  
Green Bay  
NOTE:  
Roanoke  
Janesville  
The blue colored city names are not  
included in the USA South DVD. To  
obtain coverage for cities listed in blue,  
you may purchase the Canada DVD  
(See Obtaining a Navigation Update  
DVD on page 118). DVDs are not  
available at your dealer.  
Shenandoah National Park  
Williamsburg/Norfolk/Virginia  
Beach Metro - including Charles  
City, Hopewell, Kent, and Prince  
George Counties  
Kenosha County  
Madison  
Lake Geneva  
Milwaukee Metro - including  
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington,  
and Waukesha Counties  
Neenah  
Winchester  
Washington  
ALBERTA  
Banff  
Oshkosh  
Bellingham  
Racine  
Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia Metro -  
including Island County  
Spokane  
Canmore  
Airdrie  
Calgary  
Cochrane  
Crossfield  
Chestermere  
Edmonton  
Lethbridge  
Medicine Hat  
Sheboygan  
Wausau  
Tri-Cities  
Whatcom  
Wyoming  
Cheyenne  
Jackson Ski Resorts  
Point Roberts (community)  
West Virginia  
Charleston  
Harper’s Ferry Metro  
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Coverage Areas  
Fraser Valley  
BRITISH COLUMBIA  
NOVA SCOTIA  
Halifax (partial)  
Abbottsford  
Chilliwack  
Mission  
Greater Vancouver  
Anmore  
Belcarra  
ONTARIO  
Barrie  
Bowen Island  
Burnaby  
Kingston  
Ottawa-Gatineau  
Stratford  
Victoria  
Capital  
Coquitlam  
Central Saanich  
Colwood  
Esquimalt  
Highlands  
Langford  
Metchosin  
North Saanich  
Oak Bay  
Delta  
Dufferin  
Langley  
Orangeville  
Langley Twp  
Lions Bay  
Durham  
Maple Ridge  
New Westminster  
North Vancouver  
North Vancouver District  
Pitt Meadows  
Port Coquitlam  
Port Moody  
Richmond  
Ajax  
Brock  
Clarington  
Oshawa  
Pickering  
Scugog  
Uxbridge  
Whitby  
Saanich  
Sidney  
Sooke  
Victoria  
View Royal  
Surrey  
Halton  
Squamish  
Squamish-Lillooet  
Vancouver  
Burlington  
Halton Mills  
Milton  
Whistler  
Kamloops  
West Vancouver  
White Rock  
Oakville  
MANITOBA  
East St Paul  
Headingley  
West St Paul  
Winnipeg  
Whatcom, WA  
Hamilton  
Point Roberts (Community) also  
listed in USA Washington St Cities  
Hamilton  
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Coverage Areas  
Niagara  
Wellington  
Frontenac  
Gray  
Fort Erie  
Guelph  
Puslinch  
Haldimand-Norfolk  
Haliburton  
Grimsby  
Lincoln  
York  
Hastings  
Huron  
Niagara-on-the-Lake  
Niagara Falls  
Pelham  
Aurora  
East Gwillimbury  
Georgina  
Kawartha Lakes  
Lambton  
Port Colborne  
St Catharines  
Thorold  
King  
Markham  
Lanark  
Leeds and Granville  
Lennox and Addington  
Middlesex  
Newmarket  
Richmond Hill  
Vaughan  
Wainfleet  
Welland  
Muskoka  
West Lincoln  
Whitchurch-Stouffville  
Northumberland  
Oxford  
Peel  
Windsor  
Brampton  
Perth  
Caledon  
Peterborough  
Prescott and Russell  
Prince Edward  
Simcoe  
Essex  
Mississauga  
Lasalle  
Tecumseh  
Windsor  
Simcoe  
Bradford West Gwillimbury  
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry  
Waterloo  
Wellington  
Toronto  
Inter-Town (partial) Coverage  
Toronto  
Counties/Districts/Regional  
Municipalities  
Waterloo  
Cambridge  
Brant  
Kitchener  
Bruce  
North Dumfries  
Waterloo  
Chatham-Kent  
Dufferin  
Elgin  
Essex  
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Coverage Areas  
La Vallee-du-Richelieu  
Montreal  
QUÉBEC  
Beloeil  
Montreal  
Rousillon  
Candiac  
Municipalites Regionales de Comte  
Caringnan  
Beauharnois-Salaberry  
Brome-Missisquoi  
Coaticook  
Chambly  
Longueuil  
Chateauguay  
Delson  
McMasterville  
Mont-St-Hilaire  
Otterburn Park  
St-Basile-le-Grand  
St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil  
Longueuil  
La Haute-Yamaska  
La Vallee-du-Richelieu  
Le Haut-Richelieu  
Le Haut-St-Laurent  
Les Jardins-de-Napierville  
Memphremagog  
Roussillon  
La Prairie  
Lery  
Ste-Catherine  
St-Constant  
Therese-de-Blainville  
Ste-Julie  
Blainville  
Laval  
Rouville  
Vaudreuil-Soulanges  
Boisbriand  
Bois-des-Filion  
Lorraine  
Laval  
Les Moulins  
Montreal  
Rosemere  
Ste-Therese  
Lachenaie  
Mascouche  
Terrebonne  
Deux-Montagnes  
Deux-Montagnes  
Vaudreuil-Soulanges  
Oka  
Hudson  
L’Ile-Cadieux  
L’Ile-Perrot  
Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perrot  
Pincourt  
St-Lazare  
Longueuil  
Oka Paroisse  
Pointe-Calumet  
St-Eustache  
Longueuil  
St-Joseph-du-Lac  
Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac  
Terrasse-Vaudreuil  
Vaudreuil-Dorion  
Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac  
L’assomption  
Charlemagne  
Le Gardeur  
Repentigny  
Québec  
Québec  
Navigation System 127  
Coverage Areas  
border)  
CANADA CONNECTOR ROADS  
The Cross-Canada Connector Road  
allows for travel between the  
provinces of British Columbia and  
Quebec in DCA 11. Major  
Cities with available real-time in-  
car traffic information  
The following cities currently have  
available real-time traffic information.  
Atlanta, GA  
Hwy-36 between Hwy-3 (in Taber)  
and Hwy-4 (in Warner)  
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (in  
Lethbridge) to Hwy-2 (in Fort  
Macleod)  
metropolitan city Points of interest  
are also included.  
Austin, TX  
Hwy-2 (in Fort Macleod) to Hwy-1/  
Trans Canada Hwy (in Calgary)  
Baltimore, MD  
Boston, MA  
Road Inclusion  
Roads in the province of British  
Columbia  
Roads in the province of Saskatchewan  
Buffalo - Niagara Falls, NY  
Charlotte, NC  
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across  
whole province  
Chicago, IL  
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy from  
Alberta/BC boundary to Vancouver  
detailed city.  
Roads in the province of Manitoba  
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across  
whole province  
Cincinnati, OH  
Cleveland, OH  
Columbus, OH  
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy from Hwy-1/  
Trans Canada Hwy (Hope) to Hwy-5/  
Coquihalla Hwy (Hope)  
Hwy-100/Trans Canada Hwy in  
Winnipeg (partial beltway)  
Hwy-75 from Hwy-100/Trans  
Canada Hwy (Winnipeg) south to  
link with 1-29 (US border)  
Dallas - Ft. Worth, TX  
Denver, CO  
Hwy-5/Coquihalla Hwy (in Hope) to  
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy (in  
Kamloops)  
Detroit, MI  
Fresno, CA  
Hartford - New Britain - Middle  
town, CT  
Roads in the province of Ontario  
Hwy-99 between Vancouver and  
Whistler  
Hwy-69/Trans Canada Hwy from  
Muskoka district to Sudbury  
Hwy-17/Trans Canada Hwy from  
Ottawa Detailed Area Coverage to  
Manitoba border  
Houston, TX  
Roads in the province of Alberta  
Indianapolis, IN  
Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across  
Jacksonville, FL  
whole province  
Kansas City, KS  
Hwy-1A from Cochrane to Canmore  
Hwy-1X from Hwy-1A to Hwy-1/  
Trans Canada Hwy  
Hwy-17B at Sault Ste Marie to link  
with 1-75 (US border)  
Las Vegas, NV  
Los Angeles, CA  
Memphis, TN  
Hwy-61 from Hwy-17 at Thunder  
Bay to link with US-61 (US border)  
Hwy-11 from Muskoka district to  
North Bay  
Morley Road from Hwy-1/Trans  
Canada Hwy  
Miami - Ft. Lauderdale, FL  
Milwaukee, WI  
Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (at Medicine  
Hat) to Lethbridge  
Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN  
Nashville, TN  
Hwy-60 and Hwy-127 in Nipissing  
County  
Hwy-4 (at Lethbridge) to 1-15 (US  
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Coverage Areas  
New York, NY  
If you desire additional map coverage  
information, contact Acura Client Services  
or go to www.acura.com and select in  
order. “Acura Store,” “Navigation DVD  
Updates,” “Shop Navigation DVDs,” and  
“View Current Coverage Map.” Enter  
your vehicle model and model year, then  
select the state in which you want to check  
map coverage.  
Map coverage  
Norfolk - Virginia Beach - Newport  
News, VA  
All roads displayed on the Hawaii map  
screens are detailed coverage roads.  
Text related to “unverified” roads are  
not applicable. The following topics do  
not apply in Hawaii:  
Orlando, FL  
Philadelphia, PA  
Phoenix, AZ  
Pittsburgh, PA  
• Unverified road descriptions (see  
page 6, 94)  
Portland, OR  
Providence, RI  
Operation in Alaska  
Sacramento, CA  
Salt Lake City, UT  
Sarasota - Bradenton, FL  
San Antonio, TX  
San Diego, CA  
• Cautions and pop-up windows related  
to unverified roads (see page 95)  
If the vehicle was purchased in the  
Lower 48 states and driven to Alaska,  
the system cannot display maps. The  
map screen will be blank and only  
display the red Vehicle position icon.  
• Setup entries that relate to turning on  
or off unverified routing (See  
page 95)  
San Francisco - Oakland, CA  
San Jose, CA  
Operation in Hawaii  
This section describes the differences in  
Navigation System operation for  
vehicles delivered in Hawaii.  
Other map issues  
Seattle, WA  
St. Louis, MO  
• See the coverage section for a list of  
islands with coverage (see page 120)  
Tampa, FL  
Washington, DC  
West Palm Beach - Boca Ranton, FL  
Wilmington, DE  
• The map scale “traffic” indicator,  
shown beneath the map scale bar, will  
not be present. This is normal.  
XM Radio  
Vehicles delivered to Hawaii are not  
equipped with XM hardware; therefore  
sections of the manual that mention XM  
audio, traffic displays, and AcuraLink  
features, do not apply. Vehicles  
Coverage may expand to other cities as  
traffic information in those cities  
becomes available. For the latest traffic  
coverage details for each metropolitan  
area, check www.acura.com/  
realtimetraffic. This site provides traffic  
coverage for each city, a demonstration  
video and FAQs.  
originally delivered to the US mainland,  
and shipped to Hawaii have XM, but will  
not function because the XM satellites  
(located above the US mainland) are too  
far away to obtain reception.  
Navigation System 129  
Coverage Areas  
Address and POI entry screens  
When in Hawaii, the following  
differences occur for map, address, and  
POI selection:  
Routing and Guidance (Unverified  
Area Routing On/Off)  
This feature is unavailable. All roads  
displayed on the map are verified.  
Information screen differences  
• It is not possible to enter US  
mainland addresses or scroll the map  
east to the US mainland.  
Clock adjust screen  
Hawaii only has one time zone, so the  
Setup screen Clock Adjustment  
lacks the items “Auto Time Zone,” and  
“Auto Daylight” (See page 101).  
• Selection of the “State” is confined to  
Hawaii only.  
• Entry of a destination address or POI  
on an island other than your current  
island results in a screen caution  
message. This is normal because  
there are no “ferry” routes between  
islands available in the database.  
Messages  
The Information screen Messages  
feature utilizes XM, and therefore it is  
not shown on the Hawaii Information  
screen. These are not available in  
Hawaii. In addition, the “Map menu”  
item New Messages will appear  
grayed out. This is normal.  
Setup screen differences  
The Setup screen differences are minor,  
and are listed below. See the Setup  
section (page 83) in this manual for  
additional Setup information.  
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Coverage Areas  
Roadside Assistance  
Shipping a Vehicle To or From  
Hawaii  
Although the DVD in the vehicle  
contains maps for both US mainland  
and Hawaii, the dealer must perform the  
selection of “US mainland” or “Hawaii”  
for you.  
This selection is also not shown. The  
number can be found in the navigation  
Owner’s manual (see the Information  
screen Roadside Assistance).  
Additionally this number is listed in the  
“Auto Service” category in the Places  
menu.  
NOTE:  
Map Legend  
The map legend “Traffic” descriptions  
are unavailable.  
• When your dealer makes the switch  
from US mainland to Hawaii or vice  
versa, the system clears all user data.  
Make sure to record any information  
that you do not want to loose.  
• Vehicles delivered to Hawaii dealers  
lack XM receivers. Therefore if your  
vehicle is shipped to the continental  
US, there is no XM or Traffic  
coverage available. In this case,  
sections of this manual that discuss  
XM or Real-Time Traffic are not  
applicable.  
• If a US mainland delivered vehicle is  
shipped to Hawaii, there is no XM  
reception. It is necessary to see your  
Hawaii dealer to allow viewing of  
local Hawaii maps. If the vehicle is  
shipped back to the continental US,  
return to your dealer for access to US  
mainland maps.  
Navigation System 131  
Frequently Asked Questions  
Map, and Features, Voice Operation, Entering Addresses  
Problem  
Solution  
Why does the Disclaimer screen need to be displayed every The Disclaimer screen reminds you and your guest drivers to always  
time I start the car? I am the only driver. operate the navigation system in a safe manner.  
The Setup or Information screen has “grayed out” items that You need to select OK on the Disclaimer screen to view these items. See  
I cannot select. Why? System Function Diagram on page 26.  
I tried entering an address, but the city or street could not be Some cities are lumped in with a major metro area Try entering the street  
found. Is there any other way to route to the location?  
first. In rural “unverified” areas or new subdivisions, streets may be  
missing, or only partially numbered. Try selecting the destination directly  
from the map. See By Map Input on page 45.  
When I enter an address, some letters become grayed out. Is Yes, as you enter each letter in an address or a point of interest (POI), the  
this normal?  
system looks in the database to see what letters are possible and “grays out”  
letters that do not apply.  
How do I delete Personal Address, Previous Destinations, or This is done in Setup, under “Personal Information.” See page 85.  
the Home Address?  
I cannot hear the navigation system voice.  
1) Ensure that Volume in the Setup screen (first) is not OFF. See page 84.  
2) Go to “Basic Settings” in the Setup screen (second), and set Voice  
Recognition Feedback to ON. See page 91.  
The voice control system is having difficulty recognizing my Ensure that the center and side vents are not blowing on the microphone on  
Voice commands.  
the ceiling, place your hand over the microphone; if you feel any airflow,  
adjust the vents. Ensure the vehicle is as quiet as possible, and that you are  
using the correct command when speaking (See Improving Voice  
Recognition on page 14). Say “Help” at any screen to see a list of the  
applicable voice commands.  
When the system pronounces the street name in the guidance The basic guidance phrase uses a studio-recorded voice, but the street name  
command, or reads the destination address it sounds strange. is pronounced by the system using a machine-generated voice.  
What causes this?  
Consequently, the name may be mispronounced or sound strange at times.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Solution  
When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch Verify the following: The display mode in Setup is set to Night mode, the  
to the night display mode. Why?  
dash brightness is not set to maximum, and Map Color in Setup is set to  
Black for Night. See Switching Display Mode on page 105.  
The daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode, Verify the following: The display mode in Setup is set to Day mode, and  
and it is hard to see. Why?  
Map Color in Setup is set to White for Day. See Switching Display Mode  
on page 105.  
During the day, I turned on the lights because it started to  
Adjust the dash brightness (+) button to full brightness. Remember to set it  
rain, but the screen went dark. How can I make it still display back to a medium setting, or at night, the screen will be bright. See  
day mode?  
Switching Display Mode on page 105.  
How can I input my destination using map coordinates?  
The navigation system was not designed for this. However, you can view  
the coordinates of an address by pushing in on the Interface Dial, selecting  
Show Icon on Map, and moving the Interface Dial left to select  
Current Location. See Map Screen Legend on page 54.  
How do I change or remove my PIN?  
Go to “Personal Information” in the Setup screen (second), and select PIN  
Number. Enter your existing PIN, and then you have the choice to change  
or remove the PIN. See page 89.  
I forget the PIN for Home, or the PIN for personal addresses. PINs are optional. See information regarding PINs on page 89. Your dealer  
How do I reset it?  
can reset the PIN for you.  
I change my setup settings, but they are not saved when I  
restart the vehicle.  
Verify that your Remote Keyless Entry is linked (The MID shows  
“Welcome drive 1” or “Welcome driver 2”). See page 18 for additional  
information.  
I cannot access my Calendar or Address Book. Why?  
CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen. Why? Your phone is not “paired” to the HFL, or if your phone is “paired,” it is in  
use; press HFL BACK button.  
Navigation System 133  
Frequently Asked Questions  
Traffic  
Problem  
Solution  
My Real-Time Traffic is missing and is not displaying  
properly. What is wrong?  
Verify the following:  
• Check the traffic icon on the icon bar, and the icon options for traffic.  
Page 65 walks you through the verification steps.  
• Ensure that you have the correct remote (the settings for Driver 1 and  
Driver 2 are set independently by each driver).  
• Your XM “Nav Traffic” subscription may have expired. Call XM at (800)  
967-2346 and verify your account status. If your subscription has lapsed,  
you may need to request a “rapid refresh” after XM performs the refresh,  
then leave the vehicle running outside for 30 minutes to receive the  
refresh.  
• It is possible that there is a temporary technical problem with your  
metropolitan area traffic. You can call Acura Client Services to see if there  
is an outage (page 116).  
• If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance.  
134 Navigation System  
Frequently Asked Questions  
Guidance, Routing  
Problem  
Solution  
The navi does not route me the same way I would go, or the  
way some other mapping program displays. Why is this?  
The navigation system attempts to generate the optimum route. See  
Changing the Routing Method on page 51.  
Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has been  
here for more than a year.  
The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. See page 129 for  
ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.  
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and the  
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is  
white or missing.  
• The GPS antenna (located under the rear window beneath the rear shelf)  
may be blocked by personal items. For best reception, remove items from  
the rear shelf, such as radar detectors, cell phones, or loose articles.  
• Metallic tinting or other after-market devices can interfere with the GPS  
reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on  
page 112.  
I entered a destination, but the blue highlighted route and  
voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/purple dashed  
line before I got to my destination. Why is this?  
Your route has entered an unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on  
page 93.  
The map rotates while I make a turns, How can I stop this?  
Select the “North-up” map orientation by voice, or by selecting “North-up”  
from the map menu. See Map Orientation on page 61.  
Sometimes I cannot select between the North-up, and  
Heading-up map orientations, why is this?  
The “Heading-up” map orientation can only be shown in the lower scales  
(1/20 - 1 mile scales). See Map Scale on page 60.  
While driving to my destination, the “time to go” display  
sometimes increases even though I am getting closer.  
The “Time to go” is based on actual road speeds. However if your speed  
slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the  
“Time to go” based of your actual speed to give you a better estimate of  
arrival time.  
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short distance No, when at an intersection, the system is unaware of the width of the  
behind especially when I arrive at an intersection. Is there  
anything wrong?  
intersecting road. Large differences is vehicle position can indicate a  
temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page 112.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Solution  
While I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”) These are called “breadcrumbs.” If you drive more than 1/2 mile from  
on it. What do they mean?  
mapped roads, the off-road tracking feature begins to function. See Off-road  
Tracking on page 67 and 102.  
How can I get rid of the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) from my Go to “Vehicle” in the Setup screen (second), and set Off-road Tracking  
screen?  
to OFF, then return to the map. See page 102.  
A road that I selected to avoid is being used when routing.  
What is wrong?  
When you “draw” your area to avoid, make sure to select sections of roads  
that include at least one intersection. See page 97.  
When I arrive at my destination, the “bulls-eye” is shown at a The system calculates the “bulls-eye” location based on the street address  
different location on the street. Why?  
range allocated for that street. See Destination Icon on page 62 for an  
example.  
My elevation (shown when I display the current position)  
This is normal, and due to errors in satellite position. The elevation can vary  
seems to fluctuate even though my elevation has not changed. +/- 100 feet. See System Limitations on page 112.  
My elevation is missing on the “current position” screen.  
Why?  
If the GPS antenna cannot receive at least four satellites, the elevation is not  
displayed. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. If the elevation is zero,  
or below sea level, the elevation is also not displayed.  
136 Navigation System  
Frequently Asked Questions  
Ordering a Navi DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations  
Problem  
Solution  
I want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one?  
You cannot obtain a new DVD from the dealer. See Obtaining a Navigation  
Update DVD on page 118.  
I want to order a DVD. How can I determine the DVD version The version is on the label of your DVD. It starts with “Ver:.” See Changing  
in my navigation system? the DVD on page 118.  
I got a Navi DVD from a “friend,” but it does not work. Why? Your vehicle was designed to use a white DVD. DVDs with different  
colored labels, or from different manufacturers, will not operate correctly.  
Always obtain DVDs from the DVD order desk. See page 118.  
When is my city going to become part of a fully verified  
detailed coverage area?  
The mapping database vendor is constantly revising map coverage. See  
page 118 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.  
Will the navigation system work outside North America?  
The navigation system contains maps only for the lower 48 states, Hawaii  
and portions of southern Canada. The system will not work in Mexico,  
Alaska, or overseas. Canada coverage is limited. See Map Coverage on  
page 120.  
I moved my vehicle from the mainland to Hawaii. Why The coverage area (Hawaii or U.S. mainland) must be selected by  
does not my navigation system show the correct map?  
your dealer.  
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation system?  
No. The navigation system is designed only to read the white DVD provided  
with your vehicle. Map discs for other vehicle manufacturers, or PC map  
programs will not work.  
I found some errors in the database. How do I report them?  
Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major  
errors, you can report them following the instructions on page 116.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Display, Accessories  
Problem  
Solution  
The display appears dim when starting the car in real cold  
weather. Is there a problem?  
No, this is normal, and will become brighter after a few minutes.  
Rear Camera  
Problem  
Solution  
When I shift gears, the rear camera image is delayed.  
When shifting into or out of reverse, you may experience delays when the  
screen image switches between the navi screen and the rear camera image.  
This is normal.  
The rear camera image is too dark or too bright, how do I  
adjust the brightness.  
While the camera image is displayed, use the Zoom In/Zoom Out controls to  
adjust the brightness. This adjustment does not affect the Setup screen  
brightness adjustments.  
Miscellaneous Other Questions  
Problem  
Solution  
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one  
hour. Why is this?  
The clock is being automatically set based on your GPS location. If you live  
and work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this  
feature. See page 101.  
When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even The time zone borders are only approximated in the system. Depending on  
though I am not near the time zone. Why is this?  
the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can  
be erratic. See page 101.  
My state does not observe daylight savings time. How do I  
turn off this feature?  
You can turn off this feature. See page 101.  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Problem  
Solution  
Daylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did Go to the Clock adjustment screen in Setup and select DST Selection.  
not change time even though Setup shows “Auto Daylight” is Ensure that the correct DST schedule is selected. For more information, see  
“ON.”  
Clock Adjustment on page 100.  
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not 1) Go to the Clock adjustment screen in Setup and ensure that Auto  
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.  
Why is this?  
Daylight is ON.  
2) The navigation system is designed to switch to daylight savings time  
according to the months selected in the DST schedule selection screen.  
Ensure that the appropriate schedule is selected. For more information,  
see Clock Adjustment on page 100.  
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no  
apparent reason. What can cause this?  
1) You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see Auto Time Zone on  
page 101).  
2) The navigation system does not, or incorrectly switches between  
standard and Daylight Savings Time. Set Auto Daylight to ON on the  
Clock adjustment screen in Setup, and ensure that the correct month  
switching schedule is chosen on the DST schedule selection screen. See  
page 101 for more information.  
3) Your remotes may not be linked. Follow the linking procedure covered in  
the main Owner’s Manual.  
My battery was disconnected, or went dead, and the  
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this  
code?  
There should have been a card in the glove box with the anti-theft code for  
the navigation/audio system. This card contains the 4-digit security code  
and serial number. If you cannot find it, your dealer can help you out.  
I speak a language other than English. When will other  
languages be available for the navigation system?  
This is being considered as a future enhancement.  
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Troubleshooting  
Screen Error Message  
Solution  
Navigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS  
signal.  
Make sure there is nothing on the rear shelf blocking the GPS antenna (after-  
market metallic window tinting or after-market devices placed on the rear shelf like  
radar detectors, cell phones, or loose items). If the rear shelf is clear of objects,  
move the vehicle to an open space away from tall buildings, trees, etc.  
Navigation unit door is open or No DVD disc is  
inserted. Please check system.  
Make sure that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up and the  
navigation unit door is fully snapped closed (see page 118).  
No DVD disc. Please check system.  
Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (page 118). If  
the problem persists, see your dealer.  
DVD disc reading error (unformatted). Please consult Check the DVD disc surface for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure you are  
your dealer.  
using a Navigation DVD (white colored label). The system cannot read other  
mapping databases or video DVDs. If the problem persists, see your dealer.  
Display temp is too high. System will shut down until This message will appear briefly when the display temperature is too high, and then  
display cools down.  
the display will turn off until the temperature cools down. The system will turn  
back on when the display cools down.  
Outside temperature is low. System will take awhile to The temperature is below -22°F and the navigation ECU has difficulty reading the  
start up. DVD. The system will start up when the temperature warms up.  
Route has not been completed. Please try again from a This message will appear when you are routing to or from a place (new area) that is  
different location.  
not in the database. Try planning a different route to or from a different location.*  
No alternate route found. Original route will be  
followed.  
No alternative route method was found. The original route method will be used.*  
Ensure that a road name is displayed at the bottom of the map.  
This destination cannot be found in database.  
The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination nearby, or  
select the destination with the Interface Dial.*  
*
If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.  
140 Navigation System  
Glossary  
Digitized Road - A road that appears on  
the navigation screen. The road name  
will appear at the bottom of the  
navigation screen. If the user drives  
“off road,” the navigation system will  
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on  
how far you drive from a mapped  
road.  
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See  
page 132 for a list of the client FAQs,  
and troubleshooting information.  
Glossary  
The following is a glossary of terms  
pertaining to the voice recognition  
navigation system.  
GPS - Global Positioning System. A  
network of 24 satellites in orbit  
around the earth. The navigation  
system can simultaneously receive  
signals from up to 12 satellites to  
accurately position the vehicle on the  
map.  
Average Fuel - The average fuel  
economy value as displayed by the  
Trip computer screen.  
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid  
can be entered into the system, and  
will be avoided while routing.  
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing  
cautionary information. It is meant to  
be read carefully and acknowledged  
by the client when using the  
GPS Antenna - Located in the center of  
the rear shelf. Electronic items  
Breadcrumbs - Off road tracking dots  
that can be followed on the map to  
retrace your route back to a mapped  
(digitized) road. This function can be  
turned on/off in Setup screen  
(second).  
navigation system.  
operating in this general location can  
interfere with the GPS signal.  
DVD or DVD-ROM - Digital Versatile  
Disc. The navigation program and  
database resides on this disc. For  
information on how to order a  
replacement or update DVD, see  
page 118.  
HFL - Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.  
Your vehicle is equipped with this  
feature, which uses Bluetooth  
technology as a wireless link between  
the vehicle and your Bluetooth  
compatible cell phone.  
Database - This consists of the map  
data, and the POI (Points Of Interest)  
data stored on the DVD.  
Elapsed Time - Elapsed Time for the  
current trip as displayed by the Trip  
computer screen.  
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. The  
main metropolitan areas in the lower  
48 states, Hawaii, and southern  
Icon - Symbol representing Points of  
Interest (POI) that can be displayed  
on the map.  
Canada are mapped to this level. See  
page 120 for a list of these areas.  
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Glossary  
Initialization - This refers to the period  
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite  
orbital information whenever the  
navigation system power has been  
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45  
minutes with the vehicle out in an  
open area.  
MW - Maneuver Window. While on-  
route to a destination, this window  
displays information about the next  
maneuver.  
POI - Point Of Interest. These are the  
businesses, schools etc. found under  
the Places option on the Enter  
destination by screen. See page 54.  
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation  
Polygon - Colored areas on the map  
screen denoting parks, schools etc.  
See Map Screen “features” for a list  
of the assigned colors. See page 54.  
system.  
North Pointer -The map symbol  
showing the map orientation. See  
page 61.  
Instant Fuel - The current  
instantaneous fuel economy value as  
displayed by the Trip computer  
screen.  
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”  
Calendar message. See Calendar on  
page 78.  
Off Route - This occurs when the user  
leaves mapped roads. Off road  
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The  
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are  
displayed if the option is enabled in  
the Setup screen. The user can use  
them to return to a mapped road. The  
bottom of the navigation screen will  
say “Not on a digitized road.”  
Remote Keyless Entry - Allows you to  
lock/unlock the doors, unlock the  
trunk, and link/unlink Driver 1/Driver  
2 settings.  
navigation screen.  
Map Matching - The received GPS  
information allows the navigation  
system to position the vehicle on the  
map. Map matching has occurred if  
the map screen is displaying the  
current street name in the bottom-  
shaded area.  
Security Code - Code needed to  
activate the navigation system or  
audio system. See Entering the  
Security Code on page 110.  
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas  
that typically have only their main  
roads mapped. All other roads are  
shown in light brown for reference  
only, since they have not been  
verified.  
Unverified Streets - These streets have  
not been verified for turn restrictions,  
one-way, etc. They are shown in light  
brown on the map. Unverified streets  
may be missing from the map, shown  
in the wrong location, or have an  
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone  
used for receiving voice commands.  
It is located near the map light in the  
ceiling.  
PIN - Personal Identification Number.  
A random 4-digit number created by  
the client to protect personal  
information.  
Multi-Information Display (MID) -  
Located in the gauge assembly. See  
the Owner’s manual for additional  
information.  
incorrect name or address range.  
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Glossary  
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed  
signal to the navigation system for  
moving the VP icon on the map.  
Yaw Rate Sensor - Senses when the  
vehicle makes a turn, which makes  
the VP change direction on the map  
as you turn.  
Verified Streets - These streets consist  
of the detailed metropolitan coverage  
areas, and all other inter-town  
Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings  
information provided by Zagat  
Survey. See the Information screen  
on page 80 for an explanation of the  
ratings.  
connection roads. These roads are  
shown in black on the map.  
Voice Control - See VR.  
VP - Vehicle Position. When in map  
mode, this circular icon shows the  
vehicle position on the map. Push in  
on the Interface Dial, select Show  
Icon on Map, move the Interface  
Dial left to select Current  
Position. It shows the latitude,  
longitude, and elevation of your  
current position.  
VR - Voice Recognition. This allows  
voice control of many of the  
navigation functions. The hardware  
consists of the microphone, voice  
control switch (NAVI TALK/NAVI  
BACK buttons), and the front  
speakers.  
Waypoint - A temporary destination  
you may enter with on route (e.g., a  
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 71.  
Navigation System 143  
Voice Command Index  
The “Voice Command Help” option on  
the Information screen lists many of the  
following controls. To avoid distraction  
while you are driving, the system can  
read the commands for you.  
Global Commands  
Navigation General  
Commands  
The system accepts these commands on  
any screen.  
The system accepts these commands on  
Help (reads list of the commands for  
a map/guidance screen.  
the displayed screen)  
Display menu (if on route, displays  
Setup (displays Setup screen (first))  
the Change route by screen)  
The commands are accessible at any  
time while driving and can be read to  
you so that you do not need to memorize  
all of them.  
Display map (displays the map  
Display navigation (if on route,  
displays the Change route by  
screen)  
screen)  
Display menu (displays the Enter  
destination by screen)  
Display map  
Display audio screen  
Display map guide (when on route,  
shows the next maneuver)  
Information (displays the  
Information screen)  
Display setup (or just Setup)  
Trip Computer  
Display information (or just  
Information)  
Display audio screen  
Display climate control screen  
Trip computer  
Back (to previous screen, same as  
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button)  
Cancel (cancels current activity)  
What time is it?  
Cancel  
Backward (or just Back)  
What time is it?  
Repeat voice (repeats the screen  
prompt)  
Help (reads list of Navigation  
General and Navigation Display  
Commands at any screen)  
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Voice Command Index  
Voice command help  
Display: (display the selected icon on  
Navigation Display  
Commands  
the screen)  
How long to the destination? (when  
on route, tells the time to  
destination)*  
How far to the destination? (when on  
route, tells the distance to  
destination)*  
Display destination map (when on  
route, shows the map of the  
destination)  
Display entire route (when on route,  
adjusts the map scale so that the  
entire route is displayed)  
Display current location (shows  
current latitude, longitude, and  
elevation)  
Register the current location (puts  
current location in the personal  
Address Book)  
ATM  
gas station  
restaurant  
post office  
grocery store  
lodging (hotel, motel)  
parking garage  
parking lot  
school  
hospital  
The system accepts these commands on  
a map/guidance screen.  
Display current location  
Display north up  
Display heading up  
Display zoom in  
Display zoom out  
Display: (the selected scale)  
1/20 mile (80 m) scale  
1/8 mile (200 m) scale  
1/4 mile (400 m) scale  
1/2 mile (800 m) scale  
1 mile (1600 m) scale  
2 mile (3 km) scale  
5 mile (8 km) scale  
15 mile (24 km) scale  
50 mile (80 km) scale  
150 mile (240 km) scale  
350 mile (560 km) scale  
Max zoom in  
freeway exit information  
Traffic (displays both traffic icons  
and speed flow. See page 22)  
Traffic speeds (displays the traffic  
flow bands alongside the road.  
See page 22)  
Display traffic incidents (or Display  
traffic list)  
Traffic icons (shows traffic icons.  
See page 22)  
Traffic incidents (displays a list of  
* These commands are not available if  
you scroll the map while on route to  
a destination.  
traffic incidents. See page 24)  
Max zoom out  
Go home  
Messages  
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Voice Command Index  
Hide: (hide the selected icon from the  
currency exchange  
veterinarian  
business  
civic center  
convention center  
library  
Find Place Commands  
screen)  
The system accepts these commands on  
ATM  
gas station  
restaurant  
post office  
grocery store  
lodging (hotel, motel)  
parking garage  
parking lot  
school  
hospital  
a map/guidance screen.  
Find nearest: (find the nearest  
selection)  
ACURA dealers  
HONDA dealers  
gas station  
hydrogen station  
ATM  
bank  
post office  
hospital  
police station  
school  
city hall  
court house  
higher education  
amusement park  
golf course  
historical monument  
marina  
movie theater  
museum  
park  
performing arts  
sports complex  
bed & breakfast  
accessory store  
book store  
clothing store  
grocery store  
home improvement store  
mall  
freeway exit information  
Traffic (hides both traffic icons  
and speed flow. See page 22)  
hotel  
Traffic speeds (hides the traffic  
flow bands alongside the road.  
See page 22)  
tourist attraction  
shopping (all shopping types)  
parking garage  
parking lot  
other car dealers  
auto parts & electronics  
auto repair & maintenance  
car wash & detailing  
motorcycle dealers  
roadside assistance  
check cashing  
Traffic icons (hides the traffic  
icons. See page 22)  
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Voice Command Index  
office supply store  
pharmacy  
pet food store  
sewing store  
shoe store  
sporting goods store  
toy store  
airport  
automobile club  
bus station  
Chinese restaurant  
continental restaurant  
fast food  
Climate Control Commands  
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.  
Climate control full automatic  
(controls temperature to 72  
degrees F)  
French restaurant  
German restaurant  
Greek restaurant  
Indian restaurant  
Italian restaurant  
Japanese restaurant  
Korean restaurant  
Mexican restaurant  
seafood restaurant  
Thai restaurant  
Climate control automatic (controls  
temperature to your selection)  
Climate control off  
Air conditioner on  
Air conditioner off  
camping  
Air conditioner*  
commuter rail station  
ferry terminal  
named place  
park & ride  
rental car agency  
resort  
rest area  
ski area  
tourist information  
train station  
travel agency  
truck stop  
Climate control defrost on  
Climate control defrost off  
Climate control defrost*  
Rear defrost on  
Rear defrost off  
Rear defrost*  
Climate control fresh air  
Climate control recirculate  
Climate control vent  
vegetarian restaurant  
Vietnamese restaurant  
Zagat restaurant  
other restaurant  
Climate control bi-level (vent and  
floor)  
Climate control floor  
Climate control floor and defrost  
Fan speed up  
restaurant (all restaurant types)  
American restaurant  
Californian restaurant  
Fan speed down  
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Voice Command Index  
Fan speed # (#:1-7) (for best voice  
Vent temperature up  
Temperature Voice  
Commands  
control, keep fan speed at 1 or 2)  
Vent temperature down  
Vent temperature max  
Vent temperature minimum  
Vent temperature normal  
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.  
* Repeating these commands switches  
(toggles) the function between On  
and Off.  
Temperature # degrees (#: 57 to 87  
degrees F)  
* Repeating these commands switches  
(toggles) the function between On  
and Off.  
Temperature up  
Temperature down  
Temperature max hot (displays HI)  
Temperature max cold (displays LO)  
Temperature balance  
Temperature dual mode on  
Temperature dual mode off  
Temperature dual mode*  
Driver temperature # degrees  
(#: 57 to 87 degrees F)  
NOTE:  
The commands for vent temperature  
settings are available in the climate  
control screen.  
Passenger temperature # degrees (#:  
57 to 87 degrees F)  
Driver vent temperature adjustment  
Passenger vent temperature  
adjustment  
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Voice Command Index  
Radio select XM1  
Radio select XM2  
XM channel # (#: 1-255)  
XM channel up  
XM channel down  
XM category up  
XM category down  
XM preset # (#: 1-6)  
XM1 preset # (#: 1-6)  
XM2 preset # (#: 1-6)  
XM scan*  
XM category scan*  
XM channel scan*  
XM category mode  
XM channel mode  
Radio Voice Commands  
CD Voice Commands (for 6  
Disc Changer)  
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.  
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.  
Audio on  
Audio off  
Audio*  
Radio on (or Radio play)  
Radio off  
CD play  
CD play disc # (#: 1-6)  
CD play track # (#: 1-30)  
CD play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6, #2:  
1-30)  
CD skip forward  
CD skip back  
Radio*  
Radio select FM1  
Radio select FM2  
Radio select AM  
Radio # FM (#: frequency. Example  
Radio 95.5 FM)  
Radio # AM (#: frequency. Example  
Radio 1020 AM)  
Radio seek up  
Radio seek down  
Radio next station (same as Radio  
seek)  
Radio preset # (#: 1-6)  
Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6)  
Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6)  
Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6)  
Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6)  
Radio auto select*  
CD play next disc  
CD play previous disc  
CD track random*  
CD track repeat*  
CD disc repeat*  
CD track scan*  
CD disc scan*  
CD normal play (resumes “Play”  
from these commands: “CD track  
random,” “CD track repeat,” and  
“CD track scan”)  
* Repeating these commands switches  
(toggles) the function between On  
and Off.  
CD track list  
CD folder random*  
CD folder repeat*  
CD folder scan*  
CD folder list  
Radio scan*  
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Voice Command Index  
* Repeating these commands switches  
(toggles) the function between On  
and Off.  
DVD Voice Commands (for 6  
Disc Changer)  
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.  
MP3/WMA Voice Commands  
(for 6 Disc Changer)  
The system accepts these commands on  
most screens.  
DVD play  
MP3 play  
DVD play disc # (#: 1-6)  
DVD play track # (#: 1-30)  
MP3 play disc # (#: 1-6)  
MP3 play track # (#: 1-30)  
DVD play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6,  
MP3 play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6,  
#2: 1-30)  
#2: 1-30)  
DVD skip forward  
DVD skip back  
MP3 skip forward  
MP3 skip back  
DVD play next disc  
DVD play previous disc  
DVD track random*  
DVD track repeat*  
DVD disc repeat*  
DVD track scan*  
DVD disc scan*  
MP3 play next disc  
MP3 play previous disc  
MP3 track random*  
MP3 track repeat*  
MP3 disc repeat*  
MP3 track scan*  
MP3 disc scan*  
DVD normal play (resumes “Play”  
from these commands: “DVD  
track random,” “DVD track  
MP3 normal play (resumes “Play”  
from these commands: “MP3 track  
random,” “MP3 track repeat,”  
repeat,” and “DVD track scan”  
“MP3 track scan,” “MP3 folder  
random,” and “MP3 folder repeat”)  
DVD track list  
* Repeating these commands switches  
(toggles) the function between On  
and Off.  
MP3 track list  
MP3 folder random*  
MP3 folder repeat*  
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Voice Command Index  
MP3 folder list  
WMA play  
WMA play disc # (#: 1-6)  
WMA play track # (#: 1-30)  
* Repeating these commands switches  
(toggles) the function between On  
and Off.  
Information Screen Voice  
Commands  
These are additional commands not  
found on the Voice Command Help  
screen available when viewing the  
Information screen. Follow the voice  
prompts.  
WMA play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6,  
#2: 1-30)  
WMA skip forward  
WMA skip back  
Messages  
Voice command help (the system read  
and lists all of the commands,  
starting with Navigation General  
Commands)  
Trip computer  
Map legend  
Calendar  
Key to Zagat ratings  
Calculator  
WMA play next disc  
WMA play previous disc  
WMA track random*  
WMA track repeat*  
WMA disc repeat*  
WMA track scan*  
WMA disc scan*  
WMA normal play (resumes “Play”  
from these commands: “WMA  
track random,” “WMA track  
repeat,” “WMA track scan,”  
“WMA folder random,” and  
“WMA folder repeat”)  
Roadside assistance  
WMA track list  
WMA folder random*  
WMA folder repeat*  
WMA folder list  
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Voice Command Index  
Interface dial feedback auto  
Interface dial feedback on  
Guidance prompts minimum/min.  
Guidance prompts normal  
Setup Screen (first)  
Commands  
The system accepts these commands on  
Setup screen (first). (For Setup screen  
(second), simply say what is written on  
the screen, and follow the voice  
prompts)  
On-Screen Commands  
The system accepts these commands on  
any screen. There are over 100 on-  
screen commands. Just say what is  
written on the screen (this excludes  
listed items).  
Guidance prompts maximum/max.  
Next (or “Down”)  
Previous (or “Up”)  
Brightness up  
Return  
Brightness down  
OK (except at Disclaimer screen)  
Brightness minimum/min.  
Brightness maximum/max.  
Contrast up  
Delete  
Done  
etc.  
Contrast down  
Contrast minimum/min.  
Contrast maximum/max.  
Black level up  
Black level down  
Black level minimum/min.  
Black level maximum/max.  
Volume up (tone indicates volume)  
Volume down (tone indicates volume)  
Volume minimum/min. (tone indicates  
volume)  
Volume maximum/max.(tone  
indicates volume)  
Volume off  
Interface dial feedback off  
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Voice Command Index  
NOTE:  
On-Screen Spelling Assist  
• The system will only respond to the  
names shown in the following tables.  
• To select the letter “A,” you can also;  
select the “A” by using the Interface  
Dial.  
When speaking the letters or using  
“spell mode,” you can substitute the  
name that represents each letter or  
symbol. This improves recognition. For  
example:  
• To select the number “1,” say “One”  
or “Number One,” or select the “1”  
by using the Interface Dial.  
• To select the symbol “- (hyphen),”  
say “Hyphen” or “Symbol Hyphen,”  
or select the “-” by using the  
Interface Dial.  
• When selecting letters using the voice  
control system, a confirmation box  
may pop up to confirm the letter.  
• To select the letter “A”:  
Say “A,” “Alpha,” or “Apple.”  
• To select the letter “M”:  
Say “M,” “Mary,” or “Mike.”  
The system will respond to the names  
shown in the following tables.  
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Voice Command Index  
Letters Assist Definitions:  
Say  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Or say “...”  
Alpha/Apple  
Say  
H
I
J
K
L
Or say “...”  
Hotel/Henry  
Say  
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
Or say “...”  
Oscar  
Say  
V
W
X
Y
Z
Or say “...”  
Victor  
Bravo/Boy  
Charlie  
India/Igloo  
Juliet/John  
Papa/Paul  
Whiskey/William  
X-Ray  
Quebec/Queen  
Romeo/Robert  
Sierra/Sam  
Delta/Dog  
Kilo/King  
Yankee/Yellow  
Zulu/Zebra  
Enter  
Echo/Edward  
Foxtrot/Frank  
Golf/George  
Lima/Larry  
Mike/Mary  
November/Nancy  
M
N
Tango/Tom  
Uniform/Uncle  
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Voice Command Index  
Symbol Assist Definitions:  
Symbols Say “...” or “Symbol ...” Symbols Say “...” or “Symbol ...” Symbols Say “...” or “Symbol ...”  
À
Â
Ä
Ç
È
É
Ê
Ë
ì
A grave  
î
ï
I circumflex  
I umlaut  
_
`
,
.
?
:
Underscore  
Back quote  
Comma  
Dot  
A circumflex  
A umlaut  
C cedilla  
E grave  
Ô
Ù
Û
Ü
@
^
O circumflex  
U grave  
U circumflex  
U umlaut  
At sign  
Question Mark  
Colon  
E acute  
E circumflex  
E umlaut  
I grave  
;
+
Semi colon  
Plus  
Caret  
*
Asterisk  
Enter  
NOTE:  
The term “grave” (used for symbols À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.”  
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Voice Command Index  
Numbers and Additional Symbol Assist Definitions:  
Numbers Say “...” or “Number ...” Symbols Say “...” or “Symbol ...” Symbols Say “...” or “Symbol ...”  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
One  
-
!
Hyphen  
~
/
Tilde  
Slash  
Two  
Three  
Four  
Five  
Six  
Seven  
Eight  
Nine  
Zero  
Exclamation point  
Double quote  
Pound  
Dollar  
Percent  
Ampersand  
Apostrophe  
Open parenthesis  
Close parenthesis  
”
#
$
%
&
’
<
>
{
Less than  
Greater than  
Open brace  
Close brace  
Enter  
}
(
)
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Index  
By Go Home.................................. 49  
By Intersection............................... 39  
By Map Input................................. 45  
By Places....................................... 33  
By Previous Destinations................ 44  
By Today’s Destinations................. 47  
Community.................................... 34  
Continental USA............................ 47  
Contrast......................................... 84  
Convert (Unit)................................ 81  
Correct Vehicle Position............... 103  
Coverage Areas............................ 120  
Current Location ...................... 21, 68  
Current Position ....................... 45, 87  
Current Street................................... 6  
A
Accessing the Address Book List .....86  
Acura Automobile Client  
Services.....................................116  
AcuraLink/Messages.........75, 76, 108  
ADD TO Today’s  
Destinations...........................48, 50  
Adding Destinations to the List ........48  
Address..............................27, 28, 87  
Address Book .....................27, 32, 86  
Advanced .......................................35  
Alaska (Operation)........................129  
Auto Daylight...............................101  
Auto Service...................................34  
Auto Time Zone............................101  
Avoid Streets..................................71  
C
Calculator...................................... 81  
Calendar.................................. 17, 78  
CALL...................................... 18, 50  
CANCEL button ............................ 11  
Cancel Current Route ..................... 70  
Category............................ 33, 34, 88  
CD Voice Commands................... 149  
Change Method.............................. 51  
Change Routing Method................. 70  
Change State............................ 28, 39  
Changing the DVD....................... 118  
Changing the Route........................ 70  
Changing the Routing Method ........ 51  
Changing Your Destination............. 73  
City................................... 28, 40, 46  
City Vicinity.................................. 37  
Client Assistance.......................... 116  
Climate Control Commands.......... 147  
Clock Adjustment ........................ 100  
Color........................................... 104  
D
Database Limitations.................... 114  
Daylight Savings Time (DST)  
Selection................................... 102  
Delete Previous Destinations........... 90  
Delete Waypoints........................... 72  
Destination ........................ 27, 50, 73  
Destination Icon............................. 62  
Destination Map............................. 53  
Detailed Coverage Areas ...... 120, 124  
Detour........................................... 70  
Direct Route .................................. 51  
Direction List................................. 57  
Display mode button ...................... 11  
Driving to Your Destination............ 50  
DVD Voice Commands................ 150  
B
Back to Current Route.....................72  
Banking..........................................34  
Basic Settings .................................91  
Black Level ....................................84  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..........18  
Breadcrumbs.............................20, 67  
Brightness ......................................83  
By Address.....................................28  
By Address Book............................32  
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Index  
GPS Initialization......................... 111  
Guidance Mode............................ 100  
Guidance Prompts.................... 57, 84  
Guidance Screen ............................ 55  
E
L
Easy Route .....................................51  
Edit Avoid Area..............................97  
Edit Waypoint Search Area..............99  
Edit/Delete Address ........................89  
Editing Today’s Destination List......48  
Emergency .....................................34  
Entering a Destination .....................27  
Entering Address Book....................86  
Entering Schedule ...........................79  
Entering Security Code..................110  
Entering the Street Number..............32  
Entering Your Schedule...................79  
Error Message...............................140  
Exit Info.........................................58  
Landmark Icons ............................. 62  
Leisure .......................................... 34  
Lodging (Hotel/Motel).................... 34  
H
M
Hawaii (Operation)....................... 129  
Home Address ............................... 89  
Hotel/Motel (Lodging) ................... 34  
Map Color ................................... 104  
Map Coverage.............................. 120  
Map Input................................ 27, 45  
Map Legend....................... 20, 54, 78  
Map Matching.............................. 111  
Map Orientation............................. 61  
Map Scale...................................... 60  
Map Screen.............................. 20, 54  
MAP/GUIDE button................. 10, 55  
Maximize Freeways ....................... 51  
MENU button ................................ 10  
Menu Color ................................. 105  
Message ........................................ 79  
Messages......................... 75, 76, 108  
Microphone ................................... 13  
Minimize Freeways........................ 51  
Minimize Tool Roads ..................... 51  
MP3/WMA Voice Commands ...... 150  
I
Icon Bar ........................................ 65  
Incident Icons .......................... 20, 62  
INFO button ............................ 10, 76  
Information Screen......................... 76  
Information Screen Voice  
Commands................................ 151  
Interface Dial................................. 11  
Interface Dial Feedback.................. 84  
Interface Dial knob......................... 11  
Intersection.............................. 27, 39  
F
Find Place Commands...................146  
Frequently Asked Questions ..........132  
G
K
Getting Started................................10  
Global Commands ........................144  
Glossary.......................................141  
Go Home..................................27, 49  
Going Off the Route........................67  
Key to Zagat Ratings...................... 80  
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Index  
Rear View Camera................. 12, 108  
Recalculation........................... 67, 92  
Reporting Errors .......................... 116  
Rerouting ...................................... 92  
Restaurant ..................................... 34  
Roadside Assistance....................... 82  
Route .......................... 50, 53, 67, 70  
Routing & Guidance....................... 92  
Routing Method............................. 51  
System Controls............................. 10  
System Function Diagram............... 26  
System Information...................... 108  
System Initialization..................... 110  
System Limitations....................... 112  
System Set-up................................ 83  
System Start-up.............................. 17  
N
Name .......................................33, 38  
NAVI BACK button........................13  
NAVI TALK button........................13  
Navigation Display Commands......145  
Navigation General Commands......144  
T
O
Temperature Voice Commands ..... 148  
Time Adjustment ......................... 102  
Today’s Destination List................. 48  
Today’s Destinations................ 27, 47  
Traffic Display Legend................... 22  
Traffic Flow................................... 23  
Traffic Incident ........................ 24, 64  
Traffic Speed ................................. 64  
Travel............................................ 35  
Trip Computer ............................... 77  
Troubleshooting........................... 140  
Off-road Tracking ...................67, 102  
On-Screen Commands...................152  
On-Screen Spelling Assist .............153  
S
Save Current Location.................... 68  
Schedule........................................ 79  
Screen ........................................... 12  
Search Waypoint on Route.............. 71  
Security Code .............................. 110  
Selecting the City..................... 28, 40  
Selecting the State.................... 28, 39  
Selecting the Street................... 30, 41  
SET UP button............................... 11  
Setup Screen (first) Commands..... 152  
Shopping ....................................... 35  
Show Icon on Map ......................... 62  
Sort by Distance to Travel .............. 37  
Split Screen Guidance .................... 59  
State.................................. 28, 39, 46  
Street....................................... 30, 41  
Switching Display Mode .............. 105  
P
PC Card........................................119  
Personal Information.......................85  
Phone Number..........................33, 38  
PIN Number ...................................89  
Place Name ..............................36, 37  
Place Name by Keyword .................36  
Places.................................27, 33, 87  
Previous Destinations..........27, 44, 87  
U
Unit Conversion............................. 81  
Units (mile or km).......................... 91  
Unverified Area Routing................. 93  
Unverified streets ............................. 7  
Update DVD................................ 118  
R
Radio Voice Commands................149  
Read List..................................35, 77  
Navigation System 159  
Index  
Upper Display.................................12  
Using the Voice Control System ......14  
V
Vehicle.........................................102  
Verbal Reminder...........................104  
Verified streets..................................7  
View Routes...................................51  
Visiting Your Dealer .....................117  
Voice .............................................91  
Voice Command Help .....................76  
Voice Command Index..................144  
Voice Control Basics.......................13  
Voice Recognition Feedback............91  
Voice Recognition, Improving .........14  
Volume ..........................................84  
W
Waypoints ......................................99  
WMA Voice Commands ...............150  
Z
Zagat 2007 ...............................34, 38  
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