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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................4 Manual Overview .............................. 4 System Overview............................... 4 Accessories Precautions..................... 5 Important Safety Information ............ 5 Map Overview ................................... 6

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

User Agreement...............................8 Getting Started ..............................10

System Controls............................... 10 Voice Control Basics ....................... 13

Using the Voice Control System ..........14 Improving Voice Recognition ..............14

Selecting an Item (Button) on the Screen ........................................... 15

Selecting an Item in a List ............... 15 Entering Information ....................... 16 System Start-up................................ 18 System Language Selection ............. 18 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ........... 19 Map Screen Legend ......................... 20 Map Screen Description .................. 21

Zoom In/Out.........................................21 Map Scrolling ......................................21

Displaying Current Location ........... 21 Traffic Display Legend.................... 22

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic...... 23 Traffic Status Indicator........................23 Viewing Flow Data..............................24 Viewing Incident Reports ....................25

System Function Diagram ............... 27 Entering a Destination ................. 28

By Address ...................................... 29 Selecting the State or Province............29 Selecting the ZIP Code ........................30 Selecting the City .................................30 Selecting the Street ..............................32 Entering the Street Number .................34

By Address Book............................. 34 Adding Addresses to the Personal

Address Book ...................................35 By Previous Destination .................. 35 By Place Name ................................ 36 By Place Category ........................... 37

Subcategories ......................................38 Place Name..........................................41 City Vicinity .........................................41 Sort by Distance to Travel ...................41 Search by Keyword..............................42

By Place Phone Number.................. 43 By ZAGAT 2009........................... 43 By Coordinate.................................. 44 By Intersection................................. 46 By Map Input................................... 46

Showing the Map of Current Position ............................................47

Showing the Map of City .....................48 Showing the Map of State ....................49 Showing the Map of Continental USA

and Canada......................................50 By Go Home 1 or 2 ..........................51

Driving to Your Destination ........ 52 Driving to Your Destination.............52 Calculate Route to Screen ................52

Changing the Route Preference...........53 Viewing the Routes ..............................53 Viewing the Destination Map ..............54

Map Screen.......................................54 Route Line............................................54 Voice Guidance Prompts .....................55 Map Screen Legend .............................56

Guidance Screen...............................57 Guidance Screen Legend.....................57

Distance and Time to Destination ....58 Map Menu ........................................58 Guidance Menu ................................59

Directions ............................................59 Exit Info.

(Freeway Exit Information) .............60 Guidance Mode ...................................61

Map Information...............................61 Showing Icons on the Map ..................62

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Map Orientation ..................................63 Current Location .................................64 Map Legend .........................................65

Map Scale ........................................ 66 Destination Icon............................... 67 Various Other Icons ......................... 67

Landmark Icons ...................................67 Incident Icons ......................................68 Weather Icons ......................................68

Going Off the Route ........................ 71 Off-road Tracking ............................ 71 Pop-ups and Disclaimers ................. 72 Traffic Rerouting ............................. 73 Changing the Route ......................... 74 MENU Screen (Route) .................... 75

Cancel Route........................................75 Detour..................................................75 Avoid Streets ........................................75 Change Route Preference....................75 Waypoint..............................................76 Destination List....................................77

Changing Your Destination ............. 78 Find Nearest (Voice command)...........78 Go Home (Voice command) ................78 Using Interface Dial to Change

Destination .......................................78 Entering a Destination from the Menu

Screen (while en route) ....................79

Continue Trip to Screen................... 79 AcuraLink Messages ....................... 80

Information Features ................... 81 INFO Screen (Main Info.) ............... 81

Cellular Phone.....................................81 Traffic Incidents...................................82 AcuraLink Weather..............................82 Messages..............................................86 Voice Help ...........................................86 Setup ....................................................87

INFO Screen (Other) ....................... 88 Calendar ..............................................88 Scenic Road Information .....................90 Calculator............................................90 System/Device Information..................91 Map Data Update Status .....................92 Roadside Assistance ............................92 Key to ZAGAT Ratings ........................92 Show Wallpaper...................................93

System Setup................................. 94 SETUP Mode................................... 94 SETUP Screen (Main Setup) ........... 94

Brightness ............................................94 Contrast ...............................................94 Black Level ..........................................94 Volume.................................................95 Interface Dial Feedback ......................95

Personal Information ....................... 95

Address Book .......................................95 Home Address......................................99 PIN Number.......................................100 Previous Destinations........................101

SETUP Screen (Other) ...................102 Music Search ..................................102

Song By Voice (SBV) .....................102 Phonetic Modification .......................103

Basic Settings .................................104 Units (mile or km)..............................104 Voice Recognition Feedback .............104

Routing & Guidance.......................105 Rerouting ...........................................105 Unverified Area Routing....................106 Traffic Rerouting ...............................110 Edit Avoid Area .................................110 Edit Waypoint Search Area ...............112 Guidance Mode .................................113 Street Name Guidance.......................113 Guidance Screen Interruption ...........114

Clock Adjustment...........................114 Auto Daylight.....................................114 Auto Time Zone..................................115 Time Adjustment ................................115 Resetting the Clock Settings ..............115

Vehicle............................................115 Off-road Tracking..............................115 Correct Vehicle Position ...................116

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Color .............................................. 117 Map Color..........................................117 Menu Color........................................118 Switching Display Mode Manually....118 Switching Display Mode

Automatically .................................119 AcuraLink/Messages ..................... 120 Language........................................ 120 Wallpaper....................................... 121

Selecting Wallpaper Pictures ............121 Delete Pictures on HDD....................121 Importing Pictures from USB............122

Reset Factory Default Settings ...... 123 Clear Personal Data ....................... 123 Traffic & Weather Status............... 124 Multi-view Rear Camera ............... 125

Visible Range of the Rearview Image..............................................125

Three-way Rearview Modes ..............126 Multi-view Rear Camera Brightness

Adjustment......................................126

System Initialization ...................127 System Initialization ...................... 127 Entering the Security Code ............ 127 GPS Initialization........................... 127 Map Matching................................ 128

System Limitations......................129 GPS Reception Issues ........................129

Database Limitations ................. 130 Client Assistance......................... 132

Reporting Errors ............................ 132 Acura Automobile Client Service.. 132 Visiting Your Dealer ..................... 133 Obtaining a Navigation Update

DVD ........................................... 133 Coverage Areas........................... 134

Map Coverage................................ 134 U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas...........134 Canada Detailed Coverage Areas.....139

Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico ............ 149 Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto

Rico ................................................149 INFO Screen Differences...................150 Shipping a Vehicle .............................150

Frequently Asked Questions ..... 151 Troubleshooting.......................... 159 Glossary....................................... 160

Glossary ......................................... 160 Voice Command Index............... 163

Global Commands ......................... 163 Navigation Commands .................. 163

General Commands ...........................163 Map Display Commands ...................164 Map Scale Commands .......................164

Find Place Commands ......................165 Route Commands...............................166

Climate Control Commands ...........166 Audio Commands...........................167

Radio Commands...............................167 Disc Commands.................................168 HDD Commands ...............................168 USB Commands.................................169 iPod Commands.................................169 Bluetooth Audio Commands............170 AUX Commands ................................170 Song By Voice Commands.............170 Rear Radio Commands......................170 Rear CD Commands..........................171 Rear DVD Commands .......................171 Rear HDD Commands.......................172 Rear iPod Commands........................173 Rear AUX Commands........................173

Cellular Phone Commands .............173 SETUP Screen (Main Setup)

Commands...................................173 On-Screen Commands....................174 On-Screen Spelling Assist..............174

Index ............................................ 178

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Manual Overview

The manual is divided into the following sections:

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

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

Driving to Your Destination - An explanation of the map features, guidance, and cautions.

Information Features - An explanation of the information features, voice command help, and other accessories.

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

The back of this manual contains:

Map Coverage (page 134) Cities with Traffic Coverage

(page 148) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

(page 151) Troubleshooting Guide (page 159) Glossary of Terms (page 160) Voice Command List (page 163) Operation Specific to Alaska, Hawaii,

Canada, and Puerto Rico (page 149)

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

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

Introduction

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Introduction

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

The navigation system is easy to use. The locations of many places of business and entertainment are already entered in the system. You can select any of them as a destination by using the Interface Dial or voice control.

There are several ways to enter a destination, such as by point of interest (POI), by address, by phone number, and by selecting it from the map. The last 50 destinations are saved for reuse at a later date. The system also allows you to store a home address to simplify returning home from your destination.

Accessories Precautions If you have front or side window tinting installed, be aware that if the tint has metallic properties, it can seriously degrade or prevent GPS reception. This is because the GPS antenna is located behind the navigation display in the center of the dashboard.

If you plan to install electronic components such as radar detectors, vehicle tracking devices, remote starters, additional amplifiers, or other audio components, ensure that they are not located near the navigation display in the center of the dashboard, or near the GPS antenna behind the navigation display. Signal noise emanating from these devices can cause intermittent disruption of the navigation system.

Important Safety Information The navigation system can distract your attention from the road if you focus on the screen or operate the systems controls while driving.

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

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Introduction

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

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

Additionally, the system itself has certain limitations (see page 129). Therefore, you must verify the audio and visual route information provided by the system by carefully observing the roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you are unsure, proceed with caution. Always use your own good judgment, and obey traffic laws while driving.

Map Overview

Current Street The current street on which your vehicle is located appears at the bottom of the map screen (see page 20). A message saying Not on a digitized road may appear instead when you drive half a mile away from a mapped road. For more details, see Off-road Tracking on page 71.

Verified/Unverified Street Your navigation system has two kinds of streets: verified (red, gray, and pink) and unverified (purple). The differences between the two types of streets are contrasted in the chart on page 7.

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

Follow all operating instructions and safety information in this manual.

WARNING

Unverified Road

Verified Road

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Verified streets Unverified streets

When displayed

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

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

Street color Shown as red (freeways), pink (state routes), or gray (verified streets) on the daytime map screen.

Shown on the daytime map screen as purple.

Map quality

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 roads average speed. They are shown on the map for reference and may have errors in map location, naming, and address range.

Routing differences

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 purple dotted vector line, or a dashed pink/blue line. For information on selecting this option, and the routing differences, see Unverified Area Routing on page 106.

Cautions

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

Regardless of whether the user chooses route guidance, there are cautionary screens before and during the route urging the user to be extra cautious, and obey all traffic restrictions. See Unverified Area Routing on page 106.

Guidance voice

Voice guidance issues instructions such as In a half- mile, make a right turn.

The phrase if possible is added to each guidance instruction. 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 en route to a destination, is based on the average speed and distance for the roads used for your route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User Agreement

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

The logos of oil companies, hotels, convenience stores, and other businesses are displayed for your information and convenience, and in no way imply any sponsorship, approval or endorsement of these companies, or their products. The logos are trademarks of their respective owners.

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

Use, duplication, or disclosure of this HDD by or on behalf of the United States government is subject to Restricted Rights as set forth at FAR 52.227-14, -19 or DFARS 252.227- 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, Fukushima 970-1192 JAPAN., NAVTEQ Corporation, 425 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60606, USA.

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System Controls

CANCEL button

INFO/PHONE button

Interface Dial/ ENTER button

MENU button

AUDIO button

MAP/GUIDE button

Lower Display

Display mode button

Passengers TemperatureDrivers Temperaturerivers e perature Drivers TemperatureTime (set by navigation system)

Screen

MAP/GUIDE button Displays the map. When en route, switches between the map and guidance screens. See page 20 or 56.

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

NOTE: The BACK button on the steering wheel performs the same basic function. See page 13.

MENU button Displays the Dest. MENU 1 options on the MENU screen. When en route, displays the Route options on the MENU screen. See page 28 or 74.

INFO/PHONE button Displays the Main Info. options (including the Cellular Phone option) on the INFO screen. When selecting the Other tab, displays the Other options on the INFO screen. See page 81.

Getting Started

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Display Mode button Adjusts the screen brightness for Day or Night mode, or turns the screen OFF. See page 118.

AUDIO button Press to display the audio screen. For more information on audio system features, see the Audio section of your Owners Manual.

Other buttons See your Owners Manual.

Interface Dial/ENTER button

To see areas beyond the map that is displayed, you can move the Interface Dial left, right, up, or down. Rotating the Interface Dial knob allows you to change the scale. Rotating it clockwise reduces the scale, showing less area with greater detail. Rotating it counterclockwise increases the scale, showing more area with less detail.

You can also rotate the Interface Dial knob to scroll through a list or highlight items in a list to select. After making a selection in a menu or list, push in on the Interface Dial (ENTER button) to enter the selection into the system.

In almost all cases, you can enter a selection into the system by pushing in on the Interface Dial.

Selector

ENTER Knob

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Screen All selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. The display is not a touch screen - you can enter information into the system either by voice or by using the Interface Dial.

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

NOTE: Whenever you shift to R (Reverse), the rear view behind the vehicle is shown on the navigation system screen. See page 125.

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

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

The climate status consists of the drivers and passengers temperature, fan speed, ON/OFF (A/C), and vent setting. The time is automatically set by the navigation system. Settings can be adjusted in SETUP (see Time Adjustment on page 115).

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

NOTE: While using the voice control system, the audio system is muted.

TALK button This button activates the voice control system. Press and release it when you want to give a voice command. See Voice Command Index on page 163 for a list of voice commands.

BACK button This button has the same function as the CANCEL button. When you press and release it, the display returns to the previous screen. When the previous screen appears, the system replays the last prompt.

When you press this button during voice recognition, voice recognition is ended. (The display does not return to the previous screen.)

TALK button

BACK button

PICK-UP button HANG-UP button

Microphone (On the ceiling)

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Using the Voice Control System You should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entry using the Interface Dial as a backup method.

Most of the systems functions can be controlled by voice commands activated with the TALK button. To control the navigation system by voice: Press and release the TALK button. A

pop-up voice icon ( ) will appear in the upper left corner of the screen.

Wait for the beep. Give a voice command. (Voice

commands that the system recognizes are highlighted.)

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

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

You can find out which voice commands are available for a particular screen by saying Help. The system will display and read the list of available commands to you. (When Help is grayed out, this feature cannot be used.)

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

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

Improving Voice Recognition To achieve optimum voice recognition when using either the navigation or Bluetooth HandsFreeLink voice control system, the following guidelines should be followed:

NOTE: Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are using. See Voice Command Index on page 163.

It is best if the windows and moonroof are closed. If they are open, speak a little louder to overcome the wind noises.

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Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow against the microphone on the ceiling.

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

After pressing and releasing the TALK button, wait for the beep, then give a voice command while the icon is displayed on the top left of the screen.

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

Try to reduce any background noise. If you are still having trouble with the

voice control system, refer to Voice Help on the INFO screen (Main Info.) or say Help while the icon is displayed on the top left of the screen.

NOTE: The voice control system can only be used in the drivers seat because the microphone unit removes noises from the front passengers side.

Selecting an Item (Button) on the Screen On most screens, there are items that can be selected (like buttons with titles such as OK or Return). To select an item on any screen, do one of the following: Use the voice control system and say

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

Move the highlighting to the desired item with the Interface Dial or its knob, then push in on the Interface Dial.

Tip: If items are grayed out, this means that they cannot be selected.

Selecting an Item in a List To scroll through a list, do one of the following: Rotate the Interface Dial knob to

scroll one item at a time. Use the voice control system to scroll

page by page. For example, to scroll up, say Up or Previous. To scroll down, say Next or Down.

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

To select the desired item in the list, do one of the following: Use the voice control system, and say

the item number of the desired item. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to

move the highlighting to the item, then push in on the Interface Dial.

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Entering Information When the system needs input from you, the display changes to a screen similar to the one on the next page. You can then use the displayed letters, numbers, or symbols to enter information. You can enter your keyboard input in either of the following ways: Say the desired letter, number, or

symbol on the screen if you are entering a city or street name.

Move the highlighting to the desired letter, number, or symbol by rotating the Interface Dial knob, then push in on the Interface Dial.

Each entered letter will appear at the top of the display. To enter a space between words, say Space or move the Interface Dial to the right. To delete an entry, say Delete or move the Interface Dial to the left.

If a letter has options (such as accent marks or symbols), they will appear in gray next to the selected letter on the upper row. Move the Interface Dial up to select OPTION, and use the Interface Dial knob to select the letter.

To enter symbols, rotate the Interface Dial Knob and select # or @, then move the Interface Dial up to select OPTION.

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

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

Tip: When entering a name of a city, street, or place, or if you are unsure of the spelling of the name, enter the letters that you are sure of, then move the Interface Dial down to select LIST. The system will display a list of names that most closely match your input. For each letter that is entered, the number of corresponding choices is displayed on the right-hand side.

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NOTE: The voice command names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard symbols, see page 176.

Say Or say ... Say Or say ... Say Or say ... Say Or say ...

A Alpha/Apple H Hotel/Henry O Oscar V Victor B Bravo/Boy I India/Igloo P Papa/Paul W Whiskey/William C Charlie J Juliet/John Q Quebec/Queen X X-ray D Delta/Dog K Kilo/King R Romeo/Robert Y Yankee/Yellow E Echo/Edward L Lima/Larry S Sierra/Sam Z Zulu/Zebra F Foxtrot/Frank M Mike/Mary T Tango/Tom G Golf/George N November/Nancy U Uniform/Uncle

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System Start-up When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it takes about 10 seconds for the navigation system to boot up.

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

NOTE: Driver information will display on the upper right side of the screen. If there are any unread messages, the Message icon will display on the bottom left side of the screen. See page 20.

System Language Selection Move the Interface Dial to the right to select CHANGE LANGUAGE. On the Select a language screen, you can select the language to be used by the entire system by choosing from the language choices that are displayed. After you have changed the language settings, you will be returned to the Disclaimer screen.

Read this disclaimer carefully so you understand it before continuing. Push in on the Interface Dial to select OK, and the map screen will appear on the display. The OK cannot be activated by voice.

If you do not push in on the Interface Dial, the screen will go dark after 30 seconds. (You can also display the Wallpaper screen. See page 121.) To return to the Disclaimer screen, press any navigation or voice control button.

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If you have entered any Calendar reminders, they are displayed after you select OK. See Calendar on page 88.

The Calendar reminder screen remains displayed until you select OK or Remind Later by rotating the Interface Dial knob and pushing in on the Interface Dial, or press the CANCEL button.

If you select OK and push in on the Interface Dial, the reminder will not show up again. (It will be deleted from the Calendar.)

If you select Remind Later and push in on the Interface Dial, the reminder will show up again the next time you start the vehicle. If there are several reminders, the next reminder will be displayed.

If you press the CANCEL button, the system will skip all the reminders. The reminders will show up again the next time you start the vehicle.

NOTE: The system will display the current message and any older or previously unread messages, with the newest message appearing first and the remaining messages appearing in date order.

If you turn off the engine during route guidance and then restart the vehicle, the Continue trip to screen will be displayed. For more information, see Continue Trip to Screen on page 79.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

If you have a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone that is paired with the system, then Call on the Calculate route to screen will be enabled.

When you select Call, the system dials the number shown on the screen.

For more information on Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, see your Owners Manual and the official website (www.acura.com/handsfreelink).

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Map Screen Legend

: Park

: Hospital

: Shopping Mall

: Golf Course

: Airport/Business

: Water Area

: Cemetery

: University

Traffic Status Indicator (see page 23.)

Vehicle Position (see page 64) (Use voice command Display current location or use the Interface Dial to show current location.)

Current Map Scale (see page 66)

Message Icon (see page 80) Indicates that you have an AcuraLink message.

Warning Icon Indicates that there are weather warnings. To check the warning list, see page 85.

Current Street (see page 6)

Map Scale Adjustment (Mile or km per half-inch appears only when you zoom in or out by rotating the Interface Dial knob.)

NOTE: See Map Legend in the Map Information on the Map menu for further explanation.

No Entry Icon

GPS Signal Strength : Best Reception : Good Reception

(Missing): Poor/No Reception

Map Orientation (see page 63)

Map Menu (see page 58) (Push in on the Interface Dial to view.)

Breadcrumbs (see Off-road Tracking on page 71)

Streets (see Map Overview on page 6) : Freeways : State Routes : Verified Streets : Unverified Streets : One-way Streets (see page 67) (1/20 mile scale only)

Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 67)

Grocery Store

Hotel/Lodging

Gas Station

Hospital

Post Office

Restaurant

Acura Dealer

Honda Dealer

ATM

School

Parking Lot

Parking Garage

Freeway Exit Information

NOTE: If you move the Interface Dial over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed at the top of the screen.

North-up Heading-up

Map Features

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Map Screen Description

Zoom In/Out Rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a wide area view. After changing the scale, give the system a few moments to update the display.

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

Displaying Current Location You can see the current address, latitude, longitude, and elevation at any time by doing one of the following: Use the voice control system and say

Display the current location. Push in on the Interface Dial while

displaying the map of the current location, and select Map Information. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to select Current Location. The Current location screen will appear on the display.

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

You can save the current location in your Address Book by doing one of the following (if an Address Book PIN has been set, you need to enter your PIN.): Use the voice control system and say

Save. Select Save by rotating the

Interface Dial knob and push in on the Interface Dial.

Say Register the current location on the map screen, and you can register the current location without displaying the Current location screen.

Select Return to return to the previous screen.

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Traffic Display Legend

20mi

Accident/Incident (other)

Congestion

Weather

Construction

Road Closed

Viewing Incident Details: To view incident details, use the Interface Dial to position the cursor (round red circle) over an incident icon and push in.

Incident Icons

Incident Icon Update Details: Typically MF, 5:00 AM 7:00

PM (varies by metropolitan area) Continuously updated

Map Scale Traffic flow and incident icons are displayed on the 5 mile (8 km) or less map scale

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

Free Flow Traffic - A section of the blue route line will be bordered with a light green line (this may be difficult to see).

Moderate Traffic Flow - A section of the route line will change from green to orange. Heavy Traffic Flow - A section of the route line will change from green to red. Unknown Traffic Flow - A section of the route will not be bordered with traffic flow.

Hearing Incident Details: If this screen is displayed, the system will start reading incident details. To view the message on the screen, push in on the Interface Dial.

To return to current position, say or select Return.

Traffic Flow Data (colored lines parallel to road)

Heavy traffic: 0 27 mph (approx.) Moderate traffic: 27 52 mph (approx.)

Free flow traffic: 52+ mph (approx.)

(shown for both sides of the freeway where available)

Traffic Flow Data Update Details: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Continuously updated

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AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic The navigation screen can display up- to-the-minute traffic information when available, including flow (traffic speed), accidents, and construction on freeways in major metro areas.

The display of traffic flow and incidents on the map screen is optional and can be turned On/Off by selecting the Traffic icon on the Icon bar (see Showing Icons on the Map on page 62).

The current metropolitan areas that have traffic coverage can be seen on page 148. For more current metro coverage information, go to www.acura.com/realtimetraffic. This link offers the following: The latest list of metro areas that have

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic coverage

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

An AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic demonstration

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

NOTE: AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic relies

on a satellite signal. It will not work in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic is only available if you have a current traffic subscription with XM. See page 124.

Traffic Status Indicator You can confirm the reception status of traffic information (traffic flow and incidents). The TRF icon indicates the following status:

NOTE: Traffic information can be turned on

or off. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 62.

Traffic information can be displayed on the 5 miles (8 km) or less map scale.

Icon Status

Traffic information is available. Flow or Incident data is not available. Traffic information is not available. Traffic display is turned off. Traffic information cannot be displayed on the current map scale.

Missing No traffic information available (Out of coverage area).

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Viewing Flow Data Traffic flow data is displayed as colored bands on either side of the freeway (see Traffic Display Legend on page 22). The different colored bands represent the average road speeds as determined by under-road sensors and other probes.

While driving to your destination on a road that has traffic flow data, your route line color is used to display the traffic flow data. This means that when the map scale is set to one of the traffic scales (1/20 through 5 mile scale), your blue route line may appear as alternating orange, red, or green segments (see Traffic Display Legend on page 22).

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

Under-road sensors, GPS probes, cell phone probes, and other methods used to collect traffic speed information indicate free-flow traffic.

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

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

NOTE: Traffic flow and incident icons are

displayed on the 5 miles (8 km) or less map scale.

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

Not all cities have traffic flow information. See cities listed on page 148.

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

The displayed traffic flow may conflict with other audio- or Internet- based traffic information.

If traffic flow is not showing, verify that the TRAFFIC selection for the Icon Bar is ON, and that the icon options for traffic are both ON (see page 62).

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Viewing Incident Reports Incident reports appear as small diamond- or circle-shaped icons (see Traffic Display Legend on page 22 for examples). There are four ways to view traffic incidents: By voice control, say Display traffic

incidents. Select Traffic Incidents from the

Map menu. Select Traffic Incidents on the

INFO screen (Main Info.). Select an incident icon from the map

screen.

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

Listing Traffic Incidents by Voice Control From the map screen (any scale), say Display traffic incidents or Display traffic list. The Traffic list screen will be displayed, which includes the All and On Route tabs.

When you select the All tab, a list of all incidents within the metro traffic area will be displayed. When you select the On Route tab, a list of all incidents on the current route will be displayed.

Incidents are listed by distance from your current position outward in all directions.

To view incident details, say the number of the incident you want to select. A map showing the location of the incident will be displayed, and the message will be read to you.

NOTE: The On Route tab can be selected only when you are en route.

Listing Traffic Incidents from the INFO Screen or Map Menu Select Traffic Incidents from the INFO screen (Main Info.) or Map menu. The Traffic list screen will be displayed.

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No Traffic Incidents If you say Display traffic incidents or select Traffic Incidents, but there are no incidents, the following screen will be displayed.

Selecting an Incident Icon from the Map Screen Zoom in or out so that you are between the 1/20 and 5 mile scales. (The map must be on the 1/20 to 5 mile scales to view the incident icons). To view the details of a specific incident, use the Interface Dial to position the cursor (round red circle) over the incident icon you are interested in. Push in on the Interface Dial and select Traffic to view a pop-up box summary describing the incident.

To see the incident details, push in on the Interface Dial. To return to your current position map screen, say or select Return. To continue viewing incidents in your scrolled to location, press the CANCEL button.

NOTE: Incident reports may be displayed on

roads that have no traffic flow data available.

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

The displayed incidents may conflict with other audio- or Internet-based traffic information.

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System Function Diagram This diagram shows the navigation system features, starting at the center and working outward in layers. The navigation program starts at Key ON, and then displays the navigation system globe screen (blue). If OK is selected on the Disclaimer screen, the functions in the yellow segments of the diagram become available in the SETUP and INFO screens.

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

REMINDERS (pg. 19)

CALENDAR

- TH

E MAP SCREEN (pg. 20) -

(M AP

/V OIC

E GUIDANCE, ROUTING CAUTIONS, DIRECTIONS

LIST)

-

DRIVING TO YOUR DESTINATION -

VO IC

E :

"H E

LP "

(A LL

) (p

g. 1

63 )

VO IC

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"IN FO

RM AT

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8 1)

VOIC E:

"M ENU" (

to

ch ange ro

ute)

(pg. 7 5)

VOICE:

"HOW FAR OR LONG

TO THE DESTINATION?"

(pg. 166)

VOICE: "DISPLAY (OR SAVE)

CURRENT LOCATION" (pg. 64)

VOICE:"WHAT TIMEIS IT?"(pg. 163) VOICE:

"AUDIO" (pg. 167 - 173)

VOICE: CLIMATE

FAN, TEMP

(pg. 166)

ENTER

W AYPO

INTS

(pg. 76)

V IE

W

TR A

FFIC

(pg. 23)

VOICE:

"ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT"

(pg. 66, 164)

VOICE:

"HIDE/DISPLAY ICONS"

(pg. 69, 164)

VIEW TRAFFIC (pg. 23)

BRIGHTNESS (pg. 94)

CONTRAST (pg. 94) BLACK LEVEL (pg. 94)

VOLUME (pg. 95)INF DIAL F/B (pg. 95) PERSONAL INFO. (pg. 95)

MUSIC SEARCH (pg. 102)

BASIC (pg. 104) RT & GUID (pg. 105)

CLOCK (pg. 114)

VEHICLE (pg. 115)

CO LO

R (pg. 117)

ACURALINK (pg. 120)

LA N

G U

AG E

(pg. 120)

T F

C &

W T

H R

S TAT

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(pg. 124)

C LE

A R

D ATA

(pg. 123) R

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W A

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(pg. 121)

RS ASSISTA NCE (p

g. 9 2)

ZAGAT R ATIN

G (p g. 9

2)

TFC INCIDENT (pg. 82) CELL PHONE (pg. 81)

MESSAGES (pg. 86)

VOICE HELP (pg. 86)

SETUP (pg. 87)

CALENDAR (pg. 88)

SYS/DVC IN FO. (p

g. 91)

MAP UPDATE (p g. 92)

SHOW W

P (p g. 9

3)

SCENIC RD INFO. (pg. 90)

PRESS

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AND/

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A R

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IN FO

/P HONE

BUTT ON

(p g.

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BUTTON (pg. 11)

IN FO

/P H

O N

E

B U

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(pg. 81)

TH E

D IS

C LA

IM ER SCREEN (pg. 18)

VOICE: "FIND NEAREST..." ATM, ETC. (pg. 165)SELECT A

DESTINATION

WITH

INTERFACE DIAL

(pg. 78)

VO IC

E:

"G O

H O

M E"

(p g.

5 1)

VOICE: "MENU" FOR

ENTER DESTINATION

SCREEN(pg. 28)

CO NTINUE

TO THE

DESTINATIO N

(RESUM E)

AFTER RESTART

(pg. 79)

G LO

BE SCREEN

KEY ON

V O

IC E

C O

M M

A N

D S

MUSIC SEARCH (pg. 170)AUDIO (pg. 167 - 173)

CLIMATE CONTROL (pg. 166)

For more information, see

your Owners Manual.

SETUP

(O THER)

ACURALINK WTHR (pg. 82)

CALC. (p g. 90)

M A

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

To display the Dest. MENU 1 tab or the Dest. MENU 2 tab, move the Interface Dial to the left or right.

NOTE: If you press the MENU button while en route, the MENU screen (Route) will be displayed. To enter destinations, select the Dest. MENU 1 tab by moving the Interface Dial to the right.

Address (see page 29) You can enter the street, city, state, or ZIP code to search for your destination.

Address Book (see page 34) You can select locations stored in the Address Book as destinations. The addresses of these locations can also be saved. The system can store up to a combined total of 200 DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 addresses.

Previous Destination (see page 35) When you enter a destination with any of the available selections (except Address Book, Go Home 1 and Go Home 2), the last 50 destinations are saved by the system. Use this selection to choose a destination again.

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

Place Name (see page 36) You can input the names of places to search for your destination.

Place Category (see page 37) The system has been programmed with the locations of many businesses, parks, hospitals, etc. This selection lets you search these by category, name, or Zagat 2009 (for restaurant information).

Go Home 1 (see page 51) This selection allows you to select Home Address 1 as a destination.

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

Place Phone No. (see page 43) You can search for the destination by inputting a places phone number.

ZAGAT 2009 (see page 43) This selection allows you to find a restaurant by the ZAGAT Rating information.

Entering a Destination

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Coordinate (see page 44) You can search for the destination by inputting the latitude and longitude for the destination.

Intersection (see page 46) This selection allows you to enter the names of two intersecting streets in a city. This is useful if you know the general location of your destination, but not the exact address.

Map Input (see page 46) You can select a destination from the map screen.

Go Home 2 (see page 51) If you select this feature, you can select Home Address 2 as a destination.

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

By Address After you select Address from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1), the display changes to:

Tip: When entering an address by voice, it

is more efficient to say the city name first, then the street name.

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

NOTE: If you find that your city is not listed,

it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.

Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 110.

Selecting the State or Province The state you are in is displayed at the top of the screen. If your desired destination is in another state, select CHANGE STATE by moving the Interface Dial up.

The display then changes to the Select a state screen. Use the voice control system and say the name or corresponding number of the state, or rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the state.

You can select the USA or Canada/ AK. If you select Canada/AK, Canada and Alaska will be displayed. If you choose USA, the American mainland, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico will be displayed.

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Selecting the ZIP Code If you move the Interface Dial to the right to select ZIP CODE while on the Find address by screen, the Enter ZIP code screen will display.

When you input the ZIP code and select OK by moving the Interface Dial down, the Select a city screen will appear, listing all cities with that ZIP code.

Tip: This system is enabled for both American and Canadian ZIP codes.

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.

By Voice Control: Say City on the Find address by screen, and the display changes to the Say city name screen. Say the city name and the searching will begin.

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.

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

The Say city name screen will not display when a language other than English has been selected. You will have to enter the city name using the Interface Dial.

To enter the city name by voice spelling, say 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.

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

You should select a letter by saying the number.

Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say Echo or Edward instead of E. See page 17 for a list of available words for each letter.

By Interface Dial: Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen.

Tip: After the display has been changed to the Enter city name screen, the name of the city where your vehicle is currently located will be displayed. Vehicle position may not be displayed when the automobile is traveling off road or when vehicle position data cannot be updated. In these situations, you can select the City that is currently displayed and conduct a Street search by moving the Interface Dial down.

Use the Interface Dial to enter the name of the city.

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

You can also enter part of the name and look for the name you want from the list that appears.

Tip: For name input, you dont need to enter spaces and symbols (&, -, %, etc.). The system is also enabled for partial match searches. For example, when you search LOS ANGELES, it is on the list of search results if you input LOS or ANGELES.

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

Listings of cities and towns in the 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..., and a street address cannot be entered (See Map Coverage on page 134). Try entering the street first, and then select the city if available.

Select DESTINATION 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.

Selecting the Street

By Voice Control After you have selected the city, or if you say Street on the Find address by screen, the display changes to the Say street name screen. Say the street name and the searching will begin.

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

Say the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, 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 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:

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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 17 for a list of available words for each letter.

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 (e.g., ELM or 42ND) that is your destination.

When entering the names of major freeways, it is possible to use the following abbreviations. For interstates, use an I (I-10). For U.S. freeways, use US (US-18). For state freeways, use the two character state designation (CA- 101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (G-2, for example).

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

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

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Entering the Street Number 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.

Some address numbers may not be available on the selected street. For example, lets say the individual address ranges for a selected street name are 1 - 20 and 9,000 - 10,000, with an overall range shown on the display of 1 to 10,000. If you try to enter a number outside the individual address ranges such as 500, the system will show this number as unavailable (grayed out). When using the Interface Dial, the

system only allows you to choose available address numbers.

When using voice control, the system beeps if you try to select an unavailable (grayed out) address number.

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 52).

Tip: If the particular address you want cannot be found, select Map Input on the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 2) and use the Interface Dial to select the appropriate location on the map (see By Map Input on page 46).

Select DESTINATION 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.

By Address Book This selection allows you to choose a personal address entry for a destination. After you select Address Book from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1), the display changes to:

If an Address Book PIN has been set in SETUP, the system prompts you to enter your PIN. Say or enter your PIN.

If the PIN has not been entered, the system displays the list.

To switch the list between Driver 1 or Driver 2, move the Interface Dial down.

NOTE: For information on the PIN setting, see page 100.

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The system then displays a list of the places entered in your personal Address Book. By using the Interface Dial, you can sort the displayed addresses by All, BUSINESS, PERSONAL, or by other categories you may create.

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 52).

Tip: If you select New Address in the list, you can store a new address in the personal Address Book. For information on storing New Address, see Address Book on page 95.

Adding Addresses to the Personal Address Book There are three ways to enter addresses to the personal Address Book: Selecting New Address on the

Select an address screen (see page 96).

Entering them to the personal Address Book feature in SETUP (see page 96).

Adding them to the Address Book directly from the Calculate route to screen (see page 52).

NOTE: Destinations chosen from the Address

Book do not show up in Previous Destinations.

Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 110.

For information on the available Voice Command Index, see on page 163.

By Previous Destination Every time you route to a destination, that destination is saved by the system. Up to 50 destinations can be stored. Select Previous Destination from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1) to choose one of those destinations.

After you select Previous Destination, the display lists the last 50 destinations entered, with the most recent appearing first.

NOTE: If Previous Destination is grayed

out, there are no Previous Destinations entered.

Neither your home address nor the personal Address Book is displayed on the Previous Destinations list.

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Scroll through the list and say the line number (1-6) of the destination, or select the desired destination you want.

Once you select the desired destination, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 52).

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 110.

For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

By Place Name If you select Place Name from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1), the display will switch to the Enter a place name screen. Use the Interface Dial to input the location name. You can input this place name by spelling out the word one letter at a time.

Well-known facilities and other businesses known by more than one name can be searched for by multiple name queries.

If you select a restaurant name with the icon next to it, move the Interface

Dial to the right to view the Zagat information.

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 110.

The place name closest to what you input will be displayed at the top of the list. If the place falls into multiple categories, the categories are listed after making a selection. If you move the Interface Dial down while the list is displayed, the display will switch to SORT BY DISTANCE or SORT BY NAME.

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NOTE: When there are more than 2,000 destinations, the ordering of the items in the list cannot be sorted by distance or name.

When you select a location, the system displays the Calculate route to screen. (See Driving to Your Destination on page 52.)

By Place Category After you select Place Category from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1), the display changes to:

If you select a category from the list, you can select even more detailed subcategories.

Lets assume you want to find a coffee shop (restaurant) called Bucks. If you know the phone number of the

coffee shop, select Place Phone No., then enter the 10-digit number with area code. This is the quickest way to find it. See By Place Phone Number on page 43.

The second best method is to select Place Category, then Restaurant, then CAF/COFFEE SHOP, and then enter the keyword Bucks. The list will include all restaurants that have the letters bucks anywhere in the name.

You can try to enter Bucks using Place Name, but you may have to search through a list that might include Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc.

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 110.

You can enter the desired destination using the voice control system. For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

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Subcategories If you select a category, the Subcategory screen will appear.

When you move the Interface Dial to the left or right, other subcategories can be displayed. Select your desired subcategory.

A subcategory stored in Fav. Subcategory has a star at the end of the line. When you move the Interface Dial down, you can add your desired subcategory as your favorite or delete it.

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 Place Category, choose a category and subcategory from the menus, then select Search by Keyword, and enter the partial name.

Favorite Subcategory

When you select the Fav. Subcategory tab on the Category screen, you can choose directly from previously stored subcategories. A maximum of 30 favorite subcategories can be stored.

To delete a category from the favorites, move the Interface Dial down. Select categories you want to delete and select OK by moving the Interface Dial down.

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Auto Service Lodging Shopping Acura Dealers*1 Auto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Breakfast Resort All Shopping*3 Office Supplies/Electronics Acura Roadside Assistance Car Wash & Detailing Hotel/Motel Accessories/Jewelry Pharmacy/Drug Store Honda Dealers*1 Motorcycle Dealers Leisure Auto Parts & Electronics Pet Food/Supplies Gas Station*1 Other Car Dealers Amusement Park Museum Books/Music/Video Sewing/Linen Hydrogen Station Roadside Assistance Golf Course Park/Recreation Area Clothing Shoes/Bags Auto Parts & Electronics Historical Monument Performing Arts Groceries Sporting Goods

Banking Marina Sports Complex Home Improvement Toys/Arts/Crafts ATM*1 Check Cashing/Money Transfer Movie Theater Tourist Attraction Mall/Department Store Bank Currency Exchange Restaurant Travel

Community All Types*1*2 Indian Airport Parking Lot Business Higher Education All Types (Zagat Only) Italian Automobile Club Rental Car Agency City Hall Library American Japanese Bed & Breakfast Resort Civic/Community Center Post Office Californian Korean Bus Station Rest Area Convention/Exhibition Center School Chinese Mexican Camping Ski Area Court House Caf/Coffee Shop Pizza Commuter Rail Station Tourist Attraction

Emergency Continental Seafood Ferry Terminal Tourist Information Acura Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance Fast Food Thai Hotel/Motel Train Station Hospital*1 Veterinarian French Vegetarian Named Place Travel Agency Police Station German Vietnamese Park & Ride Truck Stop/Plaza

Greek Other Parking Garage/House Advanced

*1 Factory default subcategories stored in Fav. Subcategory. *2 When trying to find a specific restaurant, select the category ALL TYPES. Some restaurants may be

miscategorized. *3 When trying to find a specific store, select the category ALL SHOPPING. Some stores may be

miscategorized.

If the category you want is not listed, you can try to find it with a keyword. When you select this option, the display changes to the Enter keyword for category screen. If the system finds any categories with the keyword you entered, the display changes to the Select a category screen. Select the desired category.

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Finding a restaurant The ZAGAT SURVEY for some restaurants is available in the system. See the INFO screen (Other), Key to ZAGAT Rating for an explanation of these ratings (see page 92).

On the Select a place screen, restaurants with a Zagat Rating have a

icon at the end of the line. To list only restaurants with Zagat Reviews, say Zagat or select ZAGAT 2009. You can view the complete Zagat Review for a selected restaurant by selecting the tab.

By voice, select the tab 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 move the Interface Dial to the right to view the survey.

Say Read List or push in on the Interface Dial, and the review will be read to you. Move the Interface Dial down to display the Calculate route to screen.

NOTE: Scrolling through the Zagat Review is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

Food, Decor, and Service categories (red frame) are rated using numbered values (e.g., 22, 21, 20 etc.)

Cost (white frame) is the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip). If unavailable then estimated cost symbols are shown: VE: Very Expensive E: Expensive M: Moderate I: Inexpensive

The symbols, if displayed (blue frame), indicate the following information:

open on Sunday open on Monday open for lunch serving after 11 PM no credit card accepted

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After selecting a subcategory and subcategory, the system will give you the options of Place Name, Sort by Distance to Travel, City Vicinity, or Search by Keyword with the following screen:

Place Name When you select this option, the display changes to the Enter a place name screen. Enter the place name, 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 52).

City Vicinity 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 the 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.

Once you have selected the city, the display changes to the Enter a place name screen. Enter the name of the place using the Interface Dial.

The system searches within a 20-mile radius of the city center. If more than 1,000 POIs are located, only the first 1,000 are displayed.

Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 52).

Sort by Distance to Travel 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 distance and direction to the destination at the cursor position in the list are shown on 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 52).

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Search 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:

You can find your destination with a keyword using the Sort by Distance to Travel option or City Vicinity option.

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 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 move the Interface Dial down to select MORE, the scope of the search can be increased.

When there are a large number of search results, the number of locations will increase to 100, 200, and up to 1,000 locations. When the number of locations is 100 or less, you can increase the scope to 500 miles, 1000 miles, or the entire U.S.

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. Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 52).

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By Place Phone Number You can select a destination by phone number. Only phone numbers saved in the system are recognized. The phone numbers of private residences and numbers entered in your private address book are not in the system. If you select Place Phone No. on the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 2), the display will switch to the Enter phone number screen. Use the Interface Dial to enter the phone number.

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 110.

After entering the number, move the Interface Dial down and select OK. Multiple listings for the same phone number may be shown.

NOTE: All 10 digits must be entered.

Tip: 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.

By ZAGAT 2009 The ZAGAT 2009 option allows you to find a restaurant by the ZAGAT Rating information. When you select ZAGAT 2009 on the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 2), the system lets you select the metro area, neighborhood, and food type to search the restaurant you like. After you select the food type, the following display appears:

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).

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When you select a sorting method, the list of restaurants will appear.

You can see the survey for a listed item by selecting the tab, or by saying Zagat list number X (where X is the number 1-3).

Once you select a restaurant, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 52).

NOTE: Selecting this sorting method will

show you Zagats highest-rated restaurants by the options, and not necessarily by distance from your current location.

For details on the ratings and symbols, say Key to Zagat rating or select the ? tab using the Interface Dial.

By Coordinate If you select Coordinate from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 2), the display will change to the Enter latitude screen. Use the Interface Dial to input the latitude.

NOTE: Latitude and longitude must be entered up to the seconds value.

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 110.

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After entering the latitude, move the Interface Dial down and select OK. The display will change as follows.

On the Enter longitude screen, use the Interface Dial to input the longitude.

With the selection of Coordinate, it is assumed that you are searching for the destination within the area that is in the closest proximity. The display will change as follows.

Move the Interface Dial to find the desired destination. The map and crosshairs move in the same direction.

If so desired, you can also rotate the Interface Dial knob and change the scale of the map. When the crosshairs are on the desired icon, map location, or road, push in on the Interface Dial. The address for this location will be displayed at the very top of the screen.

The yellow box (shown in scales above 1/4 mile) denotes the area that can be viewed with the Interface Dial when the current map is clicked.

NOTE: Information icons are displayed at scales from 1 mile to 1/4 mile, POI icons are displayed at 1/8 mile or less, and roads are displayed at 1/4 mile or less.

When you find the desired address, press on the Interface Dial again. If it is not the desired address, change the location of the crosshairs with the Interface Dial. Push in on the Interface Dial again to display a new address.

If you select a section of road within the crosshairs, the following screen appears. Select Set as Dest. and calculate the route for the destination that you selected.

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By Intersection After you select Intersection from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 2), the display changes to:

To select an intersection outside the state you are currently in, select the state. For details of how to select a state, See Selecting the State or Province on page 29.

Next, select the city where the intersection is located. For details of how to select a city, see Selecting the City on page 30.

Last, select the two streets which intersect. For details of how to select a street, see Selecting the Street on page 32.

If the two streets that you have selected do not intersect, no intersection will appear.

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.

NOTE: If you find that your city is not listed,

it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.

Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 110.

By Map Input After you select Map Input from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 2), the display changes to:

Select Current Position, City, State, or USA and Canada to display the map.

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 110.

For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

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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:

The red arrow indicates your vehicle position. Find your desired destination by moving the Interface Dial up and down and to the left and right. The map and crosshairs will move in the same direction.

The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the Interface Dial. The scale will decrease each time you push in the Interface Dial.

If desired, rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs on the desired icon, polygon, or road, push in on the Interface Dial. The address of the location will appear at the top of the screen (at scales less than 1 mile).

NOTE: Information icons are displayed at scales from 1 mile to 1/4 mile, POI icons are displayed at 1/8 mile or less, and roads are displayed at 1/4 mile or less.

If this is the desired address, push in on the Interface Dial again. If not, use the Interface Dial to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on the Interface Dial again to display the new address.

If you select a single icon or road segment within the target mark, the following screen appears. Select Set as Dest. to calculate a route to the selected destination.

If you select multiple icons within the cursor radius, the following screen appears.

Select Map Icon or Street to find the desired destination.

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Select an item from the list. Then select Set as Dest. to calculate a route to the selected destination.

Showing the Map of City You can search for a city name in all coverage areas.

By Voice Control: Say City on the Show map of screen, and the display changes to the Say city name screen. Say the city name and the searching will begin.

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

The Say city name screen will not display when a language other than English has been selected.

To enter the city name by voice spelling, say 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.

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

You should select a letter by saying the number.

Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say Echo or Edward instead of E. See page 17 for a list of available words for each letter.

By Interface Dial: With the City selection, the display changes to the Enter city name screen. For instructions on entering the city name, see Selecting the City on page 30.

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.

See Showing the Map of Current Position on page 47 for instructions on finding and entering your desired destination.

Showing the Map of State

By Voice Control: Say State on the Show map of screen, and the display changes to the Select a state screen. Say the state name (e.g., California or CA) or the state number (1-7).

You can select the USA or Canada/ AK tab by moving the Interface Dial to the left and right.

If you select Canada/AK, Canada and Alaska will be displayed. If you choose USA, the American mainland, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico will be displayed.

Say the state name by saying individual letters, or words that represent the letters, one at a time.

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By Interface Dial: With the State selection, the display changes to the Select a state screen.

After you select the desired state, the display changes to a map of the state, with the crosshairs located near the middle.

The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the Interface Dial. The scale will decrease each time you push in on the Interface Dial.

Use the Interface Dial to move the crosshairs 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 crosshairs in the desired area, push

in on the Interface Dial. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen.

NOTE: Information icons are displayed at scales from 1 mile to 1/4 mile, POI icons are displayed at 1/8 mile or less, and roads are displayed at 1/4 mile or less.

If this is the desired address, push in on the Interface Dial again. If not, use the Interface Dial to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on the Interface Dial again to display the new address.

If you selected a single icon or road segment, select Set as Dest. to calculate a route to the selected destination. If you selected multiple icons within the cursor radius, select an item from the list. Then select OK to calculate a route to the selected destination.

Showing the Map of Continental USA and Canada With the USA and Canada selection, the display changes to:

The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the Interface Dial. The scale will decrease each time you push in on the Interface Dial.

Use the Interface Dial to move the crosshairs to the area of the country close to your intended destination. Then push in on the Interface Dial.

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If desired, rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs on the desired icon, polygon, or road, push in on the Interface Dial. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen.

NOTE: Information icons are displayed at scales from 1 mile to 1/4 mile, POI icons are displayed at 1/8 mile or less, and roads are displayed at 1/4 mile or less.

If this is the desired address, push in on the Interface Dial again. If not, use the Interface Dial to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on the Interface Dial again to display the new address.

If you selected a single icon or road segment, select Set as Dest. to calculate a route to the selected destination. If you selected multiple icons within the cursor radius, select an item from the list. Then select OK to calculate a route to the selected destination.

By Go Home 1 or 2 Selecting Go Home 1 or 2 from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1 or 2) takes you to the address you have set as home.

If a Go Home 1 or 2 PIN has been set, the system prompts you to enter your PIN.

Say or enter your PIN. The system will then display the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 52).

If a Go Home 1 or 2 PIN has not been set, the system displays the Calculate route to screen after you select Go Home 1 or 2 (see Driving to Your Destination on page 52).

NOTE: To edit Home Address, see Home

Address on page 99. When no Home Address 1 or 2 has

been set, the SETUP screen will be displayed. For details, see Home Address on page 99.

Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 110.

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, and all PINs will be cleared.

If a PIN is desired, enter it using the Personal preference PIN number feature in SETUP. See page 100 for information on entering your PIN number.

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Driving to Your Destination A route typically has three phases. Initial route calculation (the

Calculate route to screen) (see page 52)

Change the route while en route (see page 74).

Resume the route when restarting the engine (see Continue Trip to Screen on page 79).

Calculate Route to Screen

Say or select OK. The system calculates the route (see Map Screen on page 54).

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 110.

For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

Further selections from the Calculate route to screen include:

ADD TO Address Book Allows you to add the destination to your Address Book. See By Address Book on page 34.

NOTE: When you select a destination from your Address Book, EDIT Address Book will be displayed. You can edit the address by selecting this button. For information on editing your Address Book, see Address Book on page 95.

ADD TO Dest. List Allows you to add a location to the Destination List as a destination or waypoint. While on the Calculate route to screen, rotate the Interface Dial knob and select ADD to Dest. List. The Add to dest. list screen appears and the destination is added. See Destination List on page 77.

Call Dials the number on the screen when available. See Bluetooth HandsFreeLink on page 19.

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Changing the Route Preference The system lets you select the way you want to drive to your destination. Select Route Pref. on the Calculate route to screen by rotating the Interface Dial knob.

You can choose MAX or MIN for three settings: Freeways, Toll Roads, and Ferries. The route calculations for the current selection will be displayed in the upper right- hand corner of the screen.

The generated route may not be the route you would choose. For safety reasons, the system generally applies the following rules to your route:

Shortcuts through residential areas are avoided.

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

Restricted turns (turns that cannot be made during or at certain times of the day) are not used.

Viewing the Routes If you select View Routes on the Calculate route to screen, you can view three possible routes to your destination. You can also use the Interface Dial to verify the areas peripheral to the map. If you select View Routes, the display changes to:

These different routes are shown and calculated based on the setup options in Route Pref..

You can select one of the three routes (1-3) by rotating the Interface Dial knob. The system will calculate the selected route and display the map screen.

NOTE: The driving distance and time

estimated for the various routes is displayed.

It is not unusual for the different methods to pick the same route. Voice commands cannot be used while the system is calculating.

Zoom IN/OUT to view route details or traffic conditions is not available on the View routes screen. After moving the Interface Dial and scrolling through the map, you can then zoom in or out on the map screen to view your route in details.

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Based on the route 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.

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.

Viewing the Destination Map If you move the Interface Dial down and select DESTINATION MAP on the Calculate route to screen, a map of the destination vicinity is displayed. Press the CANCEL or BACK button, or select Return to return to the previous screen. You can view the destination map anytime while en route by saying Display destination map.

Map Screen When you select OK on the Calculate route to screen, the map screen appears, showing your highlighted route (blue line) in real time.

Route Line When driving on unverified streets (purple), the route line changes to either a purple dotted vector line pointing to your destination, or a blue-pink line. See Unverified Area Routing on page 106 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.

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 24.

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Vector line (unverified routing off)

Blue-pink unverified route line (unverified routing on)

Voice Guidance Prompts As you get near the guidance point, you will hear a voice reminder and see a pop-up window showing you the guidance point. You will typically hear three prompts: The first is about 1/2 mile from the

guidance point. The next is about 1/4 mile from the

guidance point. The final prompt is close to your

actual turn.

If the distance between the next two guidance points is very small, both of them are displayed on the screen in a single window, and the voice will remind you of them at the same time.

NOTE: You can say Voice at any time, or

select Voice after pushing in on the Interface Dial to be reminded of the next guidance point.

Typically, a pop-up guidance window shows your next turn, and a voice guidance is heard. The timing of guidance varies depending on the type of road you are on and the distance to the next guidance point.

When the guidance in unverified areas, the phrase if possible is inserted before each guidance prompts. See Unverified Area Routing on page 106 for more detailed information on the unverified routing.

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Map Screen Legend

Direction of Destination (when en route)

Vehicle Position (see page 64)

Current Map Scale (see page 66)

Message Icon (see page 80) Indicates that you have an AcuraLink message. Warning Icon Indicates that there are weather warnings. To check the warning list, see page 85.

Current Street (see page 64)

Map Scale Adjustment (Mile or km per half-inch appears only when you zoom in or out by rotating the Interface Dial knob.) (see page 66)

NOTE: See Map Legend in the Map Information on the Map menu for further explanation.

Waypoint (see page 76)

Map Orientation (see page 63)Breadcrumbs

(see Off-road Tracking on page 71)

NOTE: If you move the Interface Dial over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed at the top of the screen.

Blue Line Calculated route (see page 54)

Distance to Destination (see page 58)

Time to Destination (see page 58) Destination Icon (see page 67)

Next Guidance (when en route)

: Park

: Hospital

: Shopping Mall

: Golf Course

: Airport/Business

: Water Area

: Cemetery

: University

Streets (see Map Overview on page 6) : Freeways : State Routes : Verified Streets : Unverified Streets : One-way Streets (see page 67) (1/20 mile scale only)

Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 67)

Grocery Store

Hotel/Lodging

Gas Station

Hospital

Post Office

Restaurant

Acura Dealer

Honda Dealer

ATM

School

Parking Lot

Parking Garage

Freeway Exit Information

No Entry Icon

Map Menu (see page 58) (Push in on the Interface Dial to view.)

North-up Heading-up

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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 - The position of the small circular icon shows your trip progress. As you get closer to your destination, the indicator will approach

.

NOTE: The map and voice guidance in

unverified areas differ from those in verified areas.

Current guidance points and those within 1000 feet will show on the Countdown bar, indicating the distance until the next guidance point.

Guidance Screen Legend

Direction of Destination, as the crow flies

Milestone to Destination (see page 57)

Scroll: to view guidance points (rotate Interface Dial knob)

Street Name to Next Driving guidance point Distance of Next Driving guidance point

Current Street (see page 6)

Time to Destination (see page 58)

Distance to Destination (see page 58)

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Distance and Time to Destination 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 distance is as the crow flies (see Sort by Distance to Travel on page 41).

The displayed time to the destination may differ from the actual travel time because the time is calculated based on the posted road speed data and your current speed.

NOTE: If you are en 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.

Map Menu 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. Press the MAP/GUIDE button, the BACK button, or the CANCEL button to return to the basic map screen.

Voice - Button shown if currently en route. Select to hear the next voice guidance.

New Messages - 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. For detailed information on this feature, see page 80.

Traffic Incidents - Displays a list of the traffic incidents around your current position or on your current route. You can view this same list by saying Display traffic incidents. For detailed information on this feature, see page 25.

Weather Info. - Allows you to view the weather forecast, warning list, warning map, and radar map. See AcuraLink Weather on page 82.

Guidance Menu - Button shown if currently en route. This button allows you to set or confirm the guidance features. For detailed information, see Guidance Menu on page 59.

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Find Nearest - Selects a subcategory from the list to search the nearest POI from your current location. For detailed information on this feature, see Subcategories on page 38.

Map Information - Allows you to confirm information on the map or change the settings of displaying a map. For detailed information on this feature, see Map Information on page 61.

Cancel Route - Cancels your current route. The map screen will display your current position.

Guidance Menu When you select Guidance Menu from the Map menu, the Guidance menu screen appears.

Directions - Select to confirm the directions (guidance points) to your destination (see page 59).

Exit Info. - Allows you to set a new destination or waypoint located near a freeway exit when you are en route (see page 60).

Guidance Mode - Allows you to select the guidance mode (single screen or split screen) (see page 61).

Directions You can display a list of the guidance points on your route and confirm the distance between them.

Select Directions on the Guidance menu screen, the display changes to:

NOTE: When you select a guidance point

from the list, a map of the guidance point is shown.

Guidances that occur at freeway exits or contain freeway exit information will show the exit info icon ( ).

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When you select Exit Info. by moving the Interface Dial to the right, you can display a list of the freeway exits en route (see page 60).

Press the CANCEL button or the BACK button, or move the Interface Dial down to return to the previous screen.

You can scroll one guidance point at a time by rotating the Interface Dial knob.

The route guidance display disappears and guidance ends when you reach your destination. Press the MENU button to return to the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1 or 2).

Exit Info. (Freeway Exit Information) You can search freeway exit information (gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, etc.) and add new destinations or waypoints to the calculated route. Select Exit Info. on the Guidance menu screen, and a list of freeway exits for the route is displayed.

If you select the freeway exit you plan on taking, a list of businesses in the area will be displayed. You can choose a listing to set as a new destination or waypoint, and say or select OK.

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, or 1 mile scale, then move the crosshairs to the desired Exit Info icon and push in on the Interface Dial. Choose a place from the list and set it as a new destination or waypoint.

NOTE: To turn on Freeway exit information on the map screen, display the icon bar and select the icon (see page 62).

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Guidance Mode When en route to a destination, you have two display options: single-screen mode (the factory default) or split- screen mode.

If you select Guidance Mode on the Guidance menu screen, the Select a guidance mode screen will appear.

Single-screen mode - While the map screen is displayed, only the map is shown with occasional guidance pop-up windows as you approach a guidance point. When you press the MAP/ GUIDE button and switch to the guidance screen, only the guidance screen is displayed.

Split-screen mode - While the map screen is displayed, the map is on the left of the screen, and the next guidance point is on the right side of the screen. You will see the same screen setup when you press the MAP/GUIDE button.

Guidance mode can be changed in SETUP (see Guidance Mode on page 113).

When you get near the guidance point, the map screen changes to:

On the map screen, the location of the guidance point is marked with a small yellow square. The guidance window is simply an enlargement of the next guidance point. After you get through the guidance point, the display returns to a full map screen when single-screen mode is set, or to a map and direction list screen when split-screen mode is set.

Map Information When you select Map Information from the Map menu, the Map information screen appears.

Show Icon on Map - Allows you to select the icons displayed on the map (see page 62).

North-up/Heading-up - Select North- up or Heading-up to change map orientation (see page 63). On scales greater than 1 mile, this button is grayed out (North-up only mode).

Current Location - Allows you to display and/or save your current location (see page 64).

Map Legend - Allows you to learn the meaning of map features (see page 65).

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Showing Icons on the Map Selecting Show Icon on Map on the Map information screen displays the following screen:

The screen consists of the following items:

Icon Bar The icon bar allows you to manually select the icons that are displayed on the map (see page 69 for a list of these icons).

In the screen shown, traffic, gas stations, and restaurants are selected. Rotate the Interface Dial knob and push in to select (blue with box checked) or remove them (black with box unchecked). You can also display or hide the same icons by using the Display or Hide voice commands on the map screen (see page 164).

ICON OPTION This feature allows you to fine tune some of the icons on the Icon bar. If you move the Interface Dial down and select ICON OPTION, the following screen will be displayed:

The four icon choices Parking, Restaurant, Other Icons, and Traffic can each be tailored to your needs.

For instance, lets assume that hospital icons are not displayed on the map, and you want to make sure that your settings are correct. You would do the following: First, ensure that OTHER ICON on

the Icon Bar is selected. Second, select Other Icons from

ICON OPTION and verify that the hospital option is on (blue with box checked). This procedure is explained below.

If you select Other Icons from the Select category for icon settings screen, the other icon options are displayed:

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In the previous example, only POST OFFICE and SCHOOL are selected and will show up on the map. To also see HOSPITAL 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.

Exit, and save your settings by moving the Interface Dial down to select OK.

NOTE: When viewing the map screen, you can turn some icons on using voice control. See the Voice Command Index on page 164 for the available Display and Hide icon commands.

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: The red arrow in both heading symbols always shows the direction north.

North Up

Heading Up

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Select North-up or Heading-up on the Map information screen, or say Display heading up or Display north up.

In the larger map scales (above 2 mile), the map is always oriented with north facing upward. You cannot change the orientation.

NOTE: For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

Current Location Whenever you are on a map screen, you can always obtain your current location either by pushing in on the Interface Dial, selecting Current Location from Map Information, 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.

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

You can store the current location for later use. It does not change or cancel your current route.

For example, you are following the systems directions to get to a destination. While sitting at a stoplight you notice a store 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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To save the location, say Save current location or select Save on the Current location screen. The Edit address 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.

Select Return and you will be returned to the Map information screen. You can then use Address Book from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1) to select the saved location, and return to the same spot.

Map Legend You can use the Map legend screens to learn the meaning of map features, icons, colors, etc. used in this system.

When you select Map Legend on the Map information screen, the Map legend screen appears.

Say or select the desired item or item number to view each section of the map legend.

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Map Scale Rotate the Interface Dial knob or a voice command such as Display 1/2 mile scale (see page 164) 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

NOTE: You can change between miles or kilometers in SETUP (see Units on page 104). For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

Map Scale (English and Metric) For selecting units, see page 104.

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. 1000 mi. 80 m 200 m 400 m 800 m 1.6 km 3 km 8 km 24 km 80 km 240 km 560 km 1600 km

POI icon symbols (like ATM) page 67 X X

Breadcrumbs (off-road tracking dots) page 71 X X X X

Freeway exit information icons page 67 X X X

One-way traffic icon page 67 X

Unverified road display (purple) page 6 X X X

Map orientation Heading-up page 63 X X X X X

Map orientation North-up page 63 X X X X X X X X X X X X

Map features (park, golf course, etc.) page 56 X X X X X X X X X X X

Avoid area shown on map page 110 X X X

Avoid area scales (when creating) page 110 X X X

Waypoint flag icons page 76 X X X X X X X X X X X X

Traffic speed / incident page 22 X X X X X X X

Weather Information page 68 X X X X X X X X X X X X

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Destination Icon 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.

Tip: When en route, you can view a map showing your destination. Using voice control, say Display destination map.

Various Other Icons

Landmark Icons Landmark icons are shown in the map screen on 1/20 and 1/8 mile scales. The Freeway exit information is displayed on the 1/4, 1/2, and 1 mile scales. The icons are:

One-Way Traffic Icon The one-way traffic icons (see Map Screen Legend on page 56) are only shown on the 1/20 mile scale.

Some icons can be turned on or off. To hide or display icons, use the Interface Dial to select Map Information from the Map menu, and select Show Icon on Map (see page 62). You can also hide or display icons by using voice commands (see page 164).

You can select most landmark, traffic, or weather icons with the Interface Dial to display the icons information. See the table on page 69 for exceptions.

NOTE: The same icon list can be viewed on

the screen by selecting Map Legend from the Map information screen in the Map menu.

When there are overlapping landmark icons, a list of the points of interest (POIs) is displayed when selected.

For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

Grocery Store

Hotel/Lodging

Gas Station

Hospital

Post Office

Restaurant

Acura Dealer

Honda Dealer

ATM

School

Parking Lot

Parking Garage

Freeway Exit Information

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Incident Icons Incident icons are displayed on the 1/20 through 5 mile scales. The icons are:

Weather Icons Weather icons are displayed on all map scales. The icons are:

Daytime mode

Night mode

Icons with indicate a possibility for lightning. For example:

Rain Rain with lightning

Icons with indicate a possibility for high wind. For example:

Rain Rain with high wind

NOTE: Weather icons are only visible if you have a current traffic/weather subscription with XM. See page 124.

Accident/Incident (other)

Congestion

Weather

Construction

Road Closed Rainy

Freezing Rain

Snow

Clear

Partly Cloudy

Cloudy

Fog

Partly CloudyClear

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For some icons, you can choose 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. See Find Place Commands on page 165.

Landmark icon

*1.When these types 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 OPTION on page 62), specialty

types of restaurants, like Chinese or Italian, can be individually displayed or hidden. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 62. Also see the Voice Command Index on page 164 for the Display, Hide, and Find commands.

POI type Icon can be manually displayed

Icon can be manually hidden

Icon selection by voice

Icon can be selected as a destination on the map screen with the Interface Dial

POI can be found on the map screen using voice command Find...

Honda/Acura dealer Yes, always No No Yes Yes Hospital Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes School Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ATM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Gas station*1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Restaurants*1*2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Post office Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Grocery store*1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hotel*1/ Lodging Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Police station No icon No icon No No Yes Shopping, Tourist attraction, Bank No icon No icon No No Yes Parking garage Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Parking lot Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Freeway exit information Yes Yes Yes Yes (choose POI) No One-way traffic icon Yes Yes Yes No No

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Incident icon

*1.You can display the nearest traffic incidents by saying, Display traffic incidents.

Weather icon

POI type Icon can be manually displayed

Icon can be manually hidden

Icon selection by voice

Icon can be selected as a destination on the map screen with the Interface Dial

POI can be found on the map screen using voice command Find...

Traffic speed Yes Yes Yes No No Traffic incident Yes Yes Yes No Yes *1

POI type Icon can be manually displayed

Icon can be manually hidden

Icon selection by voice

Icon can be selected as a destination on the map screen with the Interface Dial

POI can be found on the map screen using voice command Find...

Weather information Yes Yes Yes No No

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Going Off the Route If you leave the calculated route, Recalculating... is displayed at the top of the screen. The system will 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 (Other) (see page 105).

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 want the system to perform a recalculation.

Off-road Tracking If you drive away from a mapped road, Not on a digitized road appears at the bottom of the screen.

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 (Other) is set to ON (see page 115).

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 temporarily goes off route, like in a parking garage where the GPS signal is unavailable. These dots appear only in the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 mile map scales. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to change scales if necessary.

Off-road 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.

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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 situations: Your route takes you into an area that

you previously set as an Avoid Area (see Edit Avoid Area on page 110).

Your route includes traffic restrictions in the vicinity of the departure point or destination.

Your route passes through unverified areas (see Unverified Area Routing on page 106).

Your route includes unverified areas (see Unverified Area Routing on page 106).

You are about to enter an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 106).

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You actually entered an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 106).

Traffic Rerouting When driving en route to your destination with Traffic Rerouting is ON, the system can find a faster route based on traffic flow information or detect a Road Closed incident and find a detour route. In either case, the system automatically recalculates and displays a pop-up box to signify that the route has changed.

You can also calculate the detour route manually by choosing to avoid specific incidents and/or congestion on your route. Say Display traffic incidents or Display traffic list, and select the On Route tab on the Traffic list screen.

Select an incident from the list, and push in on the Interface Dial twice. The system will display the confirmation screen:

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When you say or select Return, the display returns to the list screen. When you select Avoid, the system recalculates a detour route avoiding the road. You can choose to avoid up to 10 traffic incidents.

NOTE: When you select the All tab,

Avoid is not displayed. To activate this function, you need to

set Traffic Rerouting to ON in the Routing & Guidance settings (see page 110).

Because the criterion for whether the traffic event is to be detoured or not is included in the traffic event data itself, the traffic rerouting is not performed for all the traffic incidents ahead on the route.

Even when the route recalculation is performed for a traffic event, if the system cannot find any detour route or a quicker detour route, the event location is not always avoided.

Traffic rerouting is available only if you have a current traffic/weather subscription with XM. See page 124.

Changing the Route While en 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:

Say Menu, or press the MENU button to view the MENU screen (Route): Cancel Route (page 75) Detour (page 75) Avoid Streets (page 75) Change Route Preference (page 75) Waypoint (page 76)

Choose a different destination (other methods) by: Saying, Find nearest... to find a POI

(page 78). Saying, Go home (page 78). Using the Interface Dial to select a

different POI or address on the map (page 78).

Pressing the MENU button and selecting the Dest. MENU 1 or 2 tab on the MENU screen (page 79).

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MENU Screen (Route) Pressing the MENU button displays the MENU screen (Route):

NOTE: The Route tab can be selected only when you are en route.

Cancel Route Cancels the current route (and any waypoints) and returns you to the map screen.

Detour Calculates a detour route for you if you encounter an unexpected obstacle such as a closed road or extremely heavy traffic congestion. If a detour is selected, the system will attempt to recalculate a new route, avoiding the next 5 miles (while on a freeway) or 1 mile (while on a surface street).

Avoid Streets From the MENU screen (Route), 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 can store up to 10 streets to be avoided. You cannot avoid your current street or the streets of your waypoint(s) or destination (system beeps if selected).

NOTE: Although you can choose streets to avoid, you cannot choose specific streets you want to use.

Change Route Preference From the MENU screen (Route), if you say or select Change Route Preference, then the Route preference screen is displayed. See Changing the Route Preference on page 53 for details.

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Waypoint 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. Although you can enter up to five places including the destination 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.

When you enter waypoints, they appear on the map screen as small red flags numbered 1-4.

Adding Waypoint From the MENU screen (Route), if you say or select Waypoint, the Add waypoint screen is displayed. Select either SEARCH AROUND or SEARCH ALONG by rotating Interface Dial knob.

Next, select the category from the Main or Fav. Subcategory tab on the Category screen, then follow the menu prompts to select a destination.

When the system performs a search from SEARCH ALONG, it displays matches that lie within a corridor on either side and in front of your route.

From SEARCH AROUND, the system displays matches that are a uniform distance from the departure point/ waypoint/destination.

The search corridor distance value can be changed in Edit Waypoint Search Area in SETUP (see page 112).

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If you add a waypoint, the Add to dest. list screen will be displayed. If you push in on the Interface Dial and select OK, the addition is completed and rerouting begins. Press the MAP/GUIDE button to return to the map screen without adding the waypoint.

To add another waypoint, press the MENU button and repeat the procedure.

To delete waypoints or edit the order of waypoints, select Edit on the Dest. list screen. See Editing Destination Lists on page 77.

NOTE: The maximum of five places

(including the destination) can be entered.

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.

Destination List If you select Destination List from the MENU screen (Route), you can store four waypoints and one destination simultaneously. If you cancel the route, everything will be deleted.

Verifying Destination List If you select Destination List from the MENU screen (Route), the display will change to the Dest. list screen.

If you move the Interface Dial to the left to select Map, you will be able to see all the destinations on the map.

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 110.

Editing Destination Lists If you move the Interface Dial to the right to select Edit on the Dest. list screen, the Select an edit menu screen will appear. If you select Delete, you can select which items to delete. If you select Edit Order, you can change the order of items in the list.

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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) 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 165.

Go Home (Voice command) From the map screen, say Go Home 1 or Go Home 2. If an address has been entered in both Home Address 1 and Home Address 2, say Go Home and the system will give preference to Home Address 1 and display the confirmation screen.

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.

With the map screen displayed, use the Interface Dial to move the cursor. It will change to crosshairs.

Use the Interface Dial to position the crosshairs on your desired new destination, street, or icon, then push in on the Interface Dial. The Select an item screen or a pop-up menu may be displayed if there are multiple POIs in the vicinity.

NOTE: The Select an item screen will be displayed when the crosshairs are positioned near multiple icons or locations. A pop-up menu will be displayed when the crosshairs are positioned on a particular street.

If this is not your desired new destination, press the CANCEL button or the BACK button on the steering wheel to return to the map screen. Reposition the crosshairs with the Interface Dial, then push in on the Interface Dial again to see the new address.

When the Select an item screen is displayed, select an item from the list, and the Calculate route to screen is displayed. Then select OK and push in on the Interface Dial.

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When the pop-up menu is displayed, select Set as New Destination. to set your location as a replacement destination, or Add to Dest. List to set as a waypoint.

The system will return to the map screen and recalculate the route to your new destination or waypoint.

Entering a Destination from the Menu Screen (while en route) If you say Menu, or press the MENU button and select the Dest. MENU 1 or Dest. MENU 2 tab, the system displays the MENU screen. Follow the procedure described in Entering a Destination, which begins on page 28.

When the Calculate route to screen is displayed, select OK and push in on the Interface Dial.

When the pop-up menu is displayed, select Set as New Destination to set your location as a replacement destination, or Add to Dest. List to set as a waypoint.

The system will return to the map screen and recalculate the route to your specified new destination or waypoint.

Continue Trip to Screen If you restart the vehicle without having completed your prior trip, you will see the following screen:

To continue to your destination or other waypoints, say or select OK.

To cancel your destination, press the CANCEL button or the BACK button on the steering wheel, or using the voice control system, say Cancel or Back.

If you wish to change the routing method, select Route Pref. by using the Interface Dial.

For additional information on changing the route preference, see Changing the Route Preference on page 53.

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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 XM Satellite Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicles navigation, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, and audio systems to send and receive several kinds of message. These include: Operating tips and information on

your vehicles features. Important recall and safety

information. Maintenance information to keep

your vehicle in top condition. Diagnostic information to provide

information about any problems with your vehicle.

Planned appointments with your Acura dealer.

NOTE: See your Owners Manual for more details on this feature.

When service information is received from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an envelope icon is displayed in the bottom left corner of the navigation screen.

To view messages, press the INFO/ PHONE button and Say or select Messages. You can also push in on the Interface Dial on the map screen to get to the Map menu, and select New Messages.

The Interface Dial controls most AcuraLink functions. For more information on AcuraLink, refer to: The Advanced Technology Guide for

features and a function overview. Your Owners Manual for a detailed

explanation of the system.

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The INFO function consists of two main screens. To display the INFO screen (Main Info.), say Information or press the INFO/PHONE button. To change it to the INFO screen (Other), select the Other tab. You can switch screens by selecting the tab.

You can use the voice control system to select any item on the INFO screen.

NOTE: For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

INFO Screen (Main Info.) When you say Information or press the INFO/PHONE button, the display changes to:

Move the Interface Dial to the left and right to display Main Info. or Other.

NOTE: For more information on the INFO screen (Other), see page 88.

Cellular Phone The Cellular Phone option (available on some phones) allows you to import up to 1,000 entries to the phonebook of Bluetooth HandsFreeLink from your cellular phonebook.

Up to six phones can have their phonebooks imported. With HFL, you can then automatically dial any name or number in the phonebook.

Say or select Cellular Phone from the INFO screen (Main Info.), and the display changes to:

NOTE: For more information on this feature,

see your Owners Manual.

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For questions about the HFL Cellular Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink customer support at (888) 528-7876, or (888) 9-ACURA-9 in Canada, or visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink.

Traffic Incidents When you say or select Traffic Incidents, you can view a list of the traffic incidents near your current position or along your calculated route. See Viewing Incident Reports on page 25 and Traffic Rerouting on page 73.

NOTE: To receive traffic information, your XM traffic/weather subscription must be paid. See page 124 for details.

If you select an incident from the list and push in on the Interface Dial, the detailed information and the map of the surrounding area will appear.

NOTE: When you cannot receive Traffic Incidents information and select this feature, the message Traffic information could not be received will be displayed. The traffic information will be automatically updated every 20 minutes. For an explanation regarding the verification of reception status, please see Traffic & Weather Status on page 124.

AcuraLink Weather The Weather Info. option allows you to view the weather forecast, warning list, warning map, and radar map.

When you say or select Weather Info. on the Map menu or INFO screen, the following screen appears:

NOTE: You can view the same screen by

selecting Weather Info. from the Map menu (see page 58).

To receive weather information, your XM traffic/weather subscription must be paid. See page 124 for details.

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When you cannot receive Weather Info. and select this feature, the message Weather information could not be received will be displayed. The weather information will be automatically updated every 20 minutes. For information regarding the verification of reception status, please see Traffic & Weather Status on page 124.

Weather Forecast You can view the weather forecast for the current position or the city you selected. Say or select Weather Forecast, and the display changes to:

When you select Current Position, the Forecast screen will be displayed.

When you select City Vicinity, the Enter city name screen will be displayed. 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. The Forecast screen will be displayed.

When you select the 1 day tab, you can view the one-day forecast and get information about the current weather, forecast, and temperature. When you select the 3 day tab, you can view the three-day forecast (day/night).

NOTE: When the GPS signal or weather

information cannot be received, NA or No Data will be displayed.

You can view the same information by selecting the weather icon for a city on the map screen.

Warning List You can view a list of all weather warnings in the United States. Say or select Warning List Sorted by Distance, and the display changes to:

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You can view three types of lists by selecting a sorting method from All US, Within 500mi, or On Route. A warning icon in the list indicates that your vehicle is in the warning area, or the calculated route runs through the area. When you select a listed item by pushing in on the Interface Dial, the detailed information will be displayed.

Say Read List or push in on the Interface Dial, and the information will be read to you.

NOTE: The On Route tab can be selected only when en route.

Warning Map You can view the warning map, which contains different colors according to the type of warning. Say or select Warning Map, and the display changes to:

Select the colored area by moving the Interface Dial. If desired, rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale (50, 150, or 350 miles). When you have the crosshairs in the desired area, push in on the Interface Dial. The Weather Warning screen will be displayed.

Radar Map To view a radar map displaying rain or other weather systems, say or select Radar Map. The display changes to:

Heavy rain Moderate rain Light rain Heavy freezing rain Light freezing rain Heavy snow Light snow

Move the Interface Dial to scroll the map. To change the scale (50, 150, or 350 miles), turn the Interface Dial knob.

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NOTE: Moving the cursor does not display

the detailed information. Changes to the scale of the Radar

Map are not reflected on the original map screen.

Weather Information on Map

Weather Icons Weather icons can be displayed on the map screen when turned on (see page 68). They appear next to the city names on all map scales.

When you scroll through the map using the Interface Dial, the weather icon is displayed at the top right of the screen. This shows you the weather at the cursor position.

When you select the weather icon next to a city name and push in the Interface Dial, the Forecast screen will be displayed. To return to the map screen, press the CANCEL button.

Warning Icon

The warning icon indicates that a weather warning area exists near your current location or along your calculated

route. To check the weather warnings, see Warning List on page 83.

Weather Information for Destination When you select a destination, weather icons for the destination will display on the right side of the screen.

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You can also view the weather information for your destination when you select the destination directly from the map screen (use the Interface Dial to position the target mark on your desired destination, and then push in on the Interface Dial).

NOTE: When the GPS signal or weather information cannot be received, NA will be displayed.

When the system calculates a route and there is a warning on the route, the following screen will be displayed:

Select Check Info., and the warning list will be displayed (see page 83).

Messages See AcuraLink Messages on page 80.

Voice Help When you say or select Voice Help on the INFO screen (Main Info.), you will see the following screen:

You can select the MAP, MENU, or AUDIO tab by moving the Interface Dial to the left or right.

NOTE: You can select an item by saying either the line number or the item name.

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There is a tutorial available for the voice command help. Say or select Getting started, and the display changes to:

Select the line number of the desired tutorial you want to view, and the tutorial will automatically be read. To stop the reading, push in on the Interface Dial. To resume the reading, push in on the Interface Dial again.

When you make a command help selection under any of the help screens, you will see the help commands that can be used with voice control. You can say Read List or push in on the Interface Dial to select Using the talk button, and the system will read the list to you.

For a listing of all voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 163.

Setup When you select Setup, you will see the following screen:

For detailed information on the SETUP screen, see System Setup on page 94.

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INFO Screen (Other) Select the Other tab to view additional information, and the following screen appears:

NOTE: Map Data Update Status can be selected only during the update of map data.

Calendar The Calendar option allows you to enter events and be reminded of them in the future. When you say or select Calendar from the INFO screen (Other), the system shows the calendar with the current calendar day highlighted.

Dates with an icon indicate there is a scheduled entry for that date.

NOTE: Entries may be stored in the calendar for 10 years.

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.

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Entering Your Schedule Set your schedule by selecting the day on the calendar, and the display changes to:

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 18.

Edit Date This allows you to move your calendar entry to a different date. If you say or select Edit Date, the Edit date screen is displayed with existing entries grayed out. When you select a new date, the display will return to the Schedule screen.

Edit Title 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 OK. The title will be displayed on the specified date on the Calendar screen and the display will return to the Schedule screen.

Edit Message Say or select Edit Message, and the system will show the Edit message screen. You can enter a message on two lines. Use to change the line.

Once you have entered the message, say or select OK. The message will be displayed on the specified date on the Calendar screen and the display will return to the Schedule screen.

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.

Delete Say or select Delete to display the confirmation screen. If you select Yes, the entry that is displayed will be deleted.

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NOTE: Only one entry can be stored for each

calendar day. A maximum of 50 entries can be

stored in the calendar. After you reach 50 entries, a warning message will appear telling you that the limit has been reached. You can clear any older entries as needed.

The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on the Disclaimer screen.

For more information, see System Start-up on page 18.

Scenic Road Information Say or select Scenic Road Information while on the INFO screen (Other), and the display will change as indicated below.

The number of scenic roads for each state will be listed.

Select a state and a list of the scenic roads in that state will be displayed. After making a selection, the scenic road will display on the screen at a scale, where its main portion is the focal point of the map. You can then set this as a destination or waypoint.

If you select a scenic road that runs through multiple states, only the portion of the road in the selected state will be displayed.

Calculator When you say or select Calculator on the INFO screen (Other), the display changes to:

Use the Interface Dial and Knob to use the following features:

Calculator The calculator function operates like a standard handheld calculator.

Unit Conversion Values entered on the calculator can be converted from one unit to another (e.g., inches to millimeters).

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To perform a conversion: 1. Enter a numeric value to be converted

(for example, 1000). 2. Move the Interface Dial down to

select UNIT CONVERSION. The screen changes to:

3. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the type of unit you want to convert (for example, Length) and push in on the Interface Dial to select. The screen for that conversion type appears (see illustration in step 4).

4. Select the base unit (e.g., mm) that you wish to convert to some other unit. All other units will change automatically depending on the base unit value. In the example below, 1000 mm converts to 100 cm, 1 m, etc.

NOTE: 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.

To return the Calculator screen, select CALC. by moving the Interface Dial to the right.

System/Device Information Say or select System/Device Information while on the INFO screen (Other), and the display will change as indicated below.

You will need this information when ordering an update DVD. See page 133 for more information.

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Map Data Update Status During data updates, you can check the update status for map data.

During the update of map data, say or select Map Data Update Status while on the INFO screen (Other), and the display will change as indicated below.

NOTE: This operation can only be carried out during a disc update.

Roadside Assistance Acura Roadside Assistance is provided as a service to Acura clients. When paired with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, the system can call for assistance as long as the setting is switched ON.

Say or select Roadside Assistance while on the INFO screen (Other), and the display will change as indicated below.

When you select the country, the phone number for Roadside Assistance and vehicle position information will be displayed.

Say Call or select Call with the Interface Dial, and then select Yes from the confirmation screen.

Key to ZAGAT Ratings By saying or selecting Key to ZAGAT Ratings on the INFO screen (Other), you can see the explanation of the data displayed for the Zagat-surveyed restaurants. Food, Decor, and Service

categories are rated using numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15, etc.)

Cost is the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip). If unavailable then estimated cost symbols are shown: VE: Very Expensive E: Expensive M: Moderate I: Inexpensive

The symbols, if displayed, indicate the following information:

open on Sunday open on Monday open for lunch serving after 11 PM no credit card accepted

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Use the Interface Dial to scroll through the Key to ZAGAT ratings screens.

Show Wallpaper If you say or select Show Wallpaper from the INFO screen (Other), the wallpaper that is currently selected will be displayed on the screen. If you push in on the Interface Dial, the original screen will return. For instructions on changing wallpapers, see page 121.

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SETUP Mode The SETUP function consists of two main screens that allow you to change and update information in the system.

NOTE: For information on the available voice commands, see page 173.

SETUP Screen (Main Setup) Select Setup from the INFO screen (Main info.), and the following screen will display.

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.

Tip: If you are having trouble viewing the screen in bright lighting conditions, try increasing the brightness.

Contrast 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.

Black Level 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.

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 (page 11 and 118) to select Daytime or Nighttime mode.

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Volume The navigation voice volume has 11 settings and can be adjusted by: Using the voice control system and

saying Volume up or Volume down.

Selecting Volume and changing the setting by rotating the Interface Dial knob.

Saying Volume Off, or selecting Volume and then OFF.

NOTE: If you turn the volume off, you will not hear route guidance or voice command confirmations.

If you then select Voice in the Map menu, you will hear route guidance at the default volume.

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 the three settings explained in the following table. The factory default is AUTO.

Personal Information From the SETUP screen (Main Setup), say or select Personal Information and the following screen appears:

Address Book The Address Book allows up to a total of 200 address entries. After 200 entries, no more entries can be added. 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. You can add, modify, and delete information in the personal Address Book list.

Setting Degree of assistance

ON When selection is made, the system always reads what is selected.

AUTO (factory default)

The system reads selection only when moving

OFF No voice assistance when selecting.

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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 100).

NOTE: If you forget your PIN, your dealer will have to reset it for you, and all of your stored information will be cleared.

You can do the following functions in the address book: Enter an address (see page 96) Edit an existing address (see page 97) Delete an existing address (see

page 99)

Accessing the Address Book List After selecting the Address Book, move the Interface Dial down while on the Select an address screen to change to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.

If an Address Book PIN has been set, the system prompts you to enter your PIN. Verify that the correct user is displayed, then enter your PIN. After entering your PIN correctly by voice or by using the Interface Dial, the system displays your Address Book.

If no Address Book PIN has been set, the system displays your Address Book.

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

Entering an Address

Select New Address by pushing in on the Interface Dial when beginning to build your Address Book list.

If you move the Interface Dial down, you can change to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.

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Edit Name 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.).

Say or select Edit Name. Then use the Interface Dial to enter the name. Select OK when finished.

NOTE: You can always re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry. Address is the only required field.

Edit Address When you say or select Edit Address, the display changes to:

Current Position - Allows you to use your current position as the address.

Address - Requires you to enter the city and address you wish to store. The operation is the same as selecting Address from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1). See page 29.

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 MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1). See page 35.

Place Name - Allows you to select one of the Point of Interest (POI) locations already stored in the system as one of your personal addresses. This is the same as selecting Place Name from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1). See page 36.

Place Category - Allows you to select a point of interest (POI) that has been saved in the system as one individual address. This is the same as selecting Place Category from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1). See page 37.

Place Phone Number - This feature is very convenient when you know the phone number of a place or business that you want to save. This is the same as selecting Place Phone No. from the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1). See page 43.

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After you have used one of these six options to enter the address, the initial screen for entering the personal address is redisplayed, with the address shown in the Address field. If you have entered the address using Place Name, Place Category, or Place Phone Number, the phone number corresponding to the address also appears in the Phone No. field.

Edit Phone Number You can enter the phone number of the address. If the address was chosen with Place Name, Place Category, or Place Phone Number, and it has a phone number, that number is entered automatically.

Say or select Edit Phone No. to display the Enter phone number screen. Enter the phone 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 OK when finished.

Edit Category If desired, you can specify the category of the address or the icon. Say or select Edit Category to display the Select a category screen.

Scroll the screen and select a category by saying the number next to your choice, or by pushing in on the Interface Dial.

To add a new category, select New Category from the list. To edit or delete a category, select Edit by moving the Interface Dial to the right. The system will display the Select an edit menu screen. Follow the on-screen prompts to edit, or delete a category. If you delete a category that was used to categorize addresses, the category for those addresses becomes UNFILED.

NOTE: You can have 100 categories (including UNFILED). These are shared between DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2.

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The system will then display everything that you have entered. If all the information is correct, say or select OK. This will return you to the Address Book list.

If you want to enter another address, select New Address in the list, then repeat the procedures above. If not, press the CANCEL button.

Delete an Address This feature allows you to select an address to delete. Once an address is selected, say Delete or push in on the Interface Dial to select Delete.

Home Address This feature lets you return Home from any location simply by saying Go home 1 or Go home 2 at the map screen.

Alternatively, you can select Go home 1 or Go home 2 on the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1 or 2). See By Go Home 1 or 2 on page 51.

Select Home Address 1 or Home Address 2.

Enter the name, address, and phone number in the same way as entering a personal address, then say or select OK. To leave the screen, press the CANCEL button.

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 Address field.

The home icon is shown on the map screen in the 1/20 and 1/8 mile scales.

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PIN Number You can set a four-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) for accessing and changing personal addresses and your home address if desired. Once you set the PIN on this screen, the system asks you to enter the PIN when you access a personal address or your home address.

NOTE: PINs are optional. If you choose to use a PIN, make sure you remember it. If you forget your PIN, the dealer will have to reset it for you, and all of your stored information will be cleared.

When you select PIN Number, the display changes to:

Address Book PIN If you choose to enter a PIN for the personal Address Book, you will have to enter it when you edit your Address Book (see page 95) or select Address Book on the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1) (see page 34). 1. Select Address Book PIN. 2. The display changes to:

3. 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.

4. When you have entered your PIN, the display changes to the Re-enter new PIN screen. Enter the same number to validate the number you have selected.

5. If you have entered the same number both times, the display returns to the Select one of the following screen. If not, INCORRECT PIN appears. Enter your PIN again.

NOTE: Once you enter your PIN to access

your Address Book or select Address Book on the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1), you will not need to enter your PIN until the ignition key is cycled again.

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.

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Go home 1 or 2 PIN

1. Select Go home 1 PIN or Go home 2 PIN, and the system displays the Enter your new PIN screen.

2. Enter your PIN in the same way as entering the Address Book PIN.

NOTE: The factory default is no PIN. If you

choose to use a PIN, you will have to enter it whenever you say Go home 1 or Go home 2 at the map screen or select Go home 1 or Go home 2 on the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1 or 2).

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, and all stored information will be cleared.

Previous Destinations Allows you to delete some or all of your previous destinations. 1. Select this option, and the display

changes to:

2. Scroll through the list and find the address you want to delete.

3. Select the address to delete by saying the line number, or by using the Interface Dial.

NOTE: To cancel the deletion of Previous Destinations, select the address that was to have been deleted and push in on the Interface Dial before performing step 4.

4. Say or select OK to perform the deletion, and the display returns to the previous screen.

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SETUP Screen (Other) Select the Other tab by moving the Interface Dial to the right to view additional SETUP functions and the following screen appears:

Music Search From the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Music Search and the Music search setup screen appears.

Song By Voice (SBV) Song By Voice allows you to search for and play music from your HDD or iPod device using voice commands.

To activate this mode, press the TALK button on the steering wheel and say Hard Disc Drive Search or iPod Search depending on the media that you would like to access. From this mode, you can use the following voice commands to select songs or display a song list.

Say the desired voice command followed by the artist, song title, album, genre, playlist, or composer you wish to select. For example, when you say Play artist Radiohead, the system will provide voice feedback and start playing all songs of Radiohead.

NOTE: For information on the available

voice commands in the Song By Voice mode, see Song By Voice Commands on page 170.

Languages other than English may not be available for artist name, song title, album title, etc.

You can turn this feature ON or OFF.

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When you say List artist Radiohead, the system will provide the following song list of Radiohead.

Select the desired song. The system will start playing the selected song and return back to the main Song By Voice screen.

To cancel the Song By Voice mode, press the BACK button on the steering wheel or any button on the navi interface.

NOTE: Once you have canceled this mode, you will need to say Hard Disc Drive Search or iPod Search again to re- activate this mode.

Phonetic Modification You can modify the phonetics for all artists, songs, albums, and composers on the HDD and connected iPod. The modified phonetics can be used for the voice commands in the Song By Voice mode.

When you select New Modification, the following screen appears:

Select HDD or iPod depending on the media that you would like to access.

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Select Artist, Track, Album, or Composer and then select an item to modify.

As in the example above, select the artist name stored as No Name. To play back the phonetic modification and check that it sounds right, select Play. Select Edit and enter the desired phonetic (e.g., Radiohead), and then select OK.

The artist No Name is modified to RADIOHEAD and you can use the voice command Play artist Radiohead in the Song By Voice mode (see page 102).

If you add some other phonetics, repeat the procedure. When you finish modification, select OK.

NOTE: When Song By Voice is set to

OFF, Phonetic Modification will be grayed out.

Up to 2,000 phonetic modification items can be stored.

Basic Settings From the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Basic Settings and the following screen appears:

Units (mile or km) Allows you to select the units for the entire system (mile or km).

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.

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Routing & Guidance From the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Routing & Guidance and the following screen appears:

Rerouting 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 Recalculation or select Recalculation on the screen to make the system recalculate your new route.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you

leave the system set to the factory default (Automatic).

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.

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Unverified Area Routing Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when en 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

Decision: Why choose ON or OFF?

The driver wishes to navigate manually by using the navigation map and choosing the streets that lead to the destination. The driver understands that unverified roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in location, naming, and address range.

The driver chooses to let the navigation system suggest possible routing. The driver understands that in some cases, guidance may not be appropriate. Unverified roads may not be accurate, and can contain errors in location, naming, and address range.

What you will see...

A blue dotted vector line is displayed on the map that continually points to your destination. The driver should stop and then use the map to select streets that lead to the destination.

A blue-pink dashed route line highlights suggested unverified streets on the map while traveling to your destination. This is in sharp contrast to the normal blue route line displayed in verified areas.

Cautionary messages

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.

Guidance (map/voice)

There is no turn-by-turn map or voice guidance. Voice guidance commands end with the phrase if possible. This is to remind the driver to verify all traffic restrictions before getting near the guidance point.

Directions list A direction list is typically not available. However, depending on your route, directions are provided to help you reach the first available verified road.

A direction list is provided showing street names and turn symbols in pink.

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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.

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 (purple) 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.

Because both routes bypass or use unverified streets, it is recommended that you stop and review the map.

Unverified Area Routing OFF

Unverified Area Routing ON

NOTE: Unverified roads are shown only when viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4 mile map scales.

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With Unverified Area Routing OFF, before you enter an unverified street, a caution box appears on the screen and a voice message is given. 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 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. This is your signal to pay attention to posted traffic restrictions. You cannot assume that all guidance is appropriate.

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.

If you regularly enter and leave unverified roads for short amounts of time, there may be cases where no guidance is provided.

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With Unverified Area Routing OFF, you are presented with a blue vector line that always points to the 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 guidance window arrow shows any portions of unverified turns in blue/ pink dashes.

These guidances are only a suggestion. You should always confirm that the guidance is possible.

A directions list is also provided that shows any unverified roads in a blue color, with pink arrows pointing to the next guidance point.

Unverified Area Routing OFF

NOTE: For the pop-up menu displayed when pushing in on the Interface Dial from the map screen, Voice is grayed out. With Unverified Area Routing OFF, no Direction List is provided.

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Traffic Rerouting This feature considers traffic information when carrying out automatic rerouting. Select either ON or OFF for this function. See Traffic Rerouting on page 73.

To access the guidance mode from the SETUP screen, select the Other tab, Routing & Guidance, and Traffic Rerouting. See Traffic & Weather Status on page 124 regarding verifying reception status.

This is set to OFF as factory default.

NOTE: Automatic traffic rerouting may give inappropriate guidance in metro areas with limited or incomplete traffic flow data.

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.

When you select Edit Avoid Area, the following list screen is displayed.

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 Name, and use the Interface Dial to enter the name on the Enter avoid area name screen (25 characters max). Say or select OK to return to the previous screen.

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Say or select Edit Area to create the area to be avoided. The following screen appears:

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.

After selecting the choice, a map screen will be displayed.

Rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the map scale. 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.

NOTE: The maximum size of the Avoid area is 1/2 mile in length or width.

The selected area will be displayed as a shaded box with a yellow border. Push in on the Interface Dial to set the end point of the avoided area. To redraw the area, select CANCEL and repeat the area selection process.

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Say or select OK 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 72).

When you return to the Edit avoid area screen, the Area field is automatically filled in by the system. Re-edit the area Name if desired. Select OK 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.

NOTE: You can select areas to avoid, however you cannot select roads or areas that you want the system to use for routing.

Edit Waypoint Search Area When driving en 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 waypoint, the system continues the trip to your original destination. To use this feature, see Waypoint on page 76.

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.

The diagram below shows how the system handles the search for SEARCH ALONG or SEARCH AROUND the Destination (see Waypoint on page 76).

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For SEARCH ALONG, 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.

For SEARCH AROUND, 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: 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.

Guidance Mode Allows you to select the guidance display mode: Single Screen or Split Screen.

To get to Guidance Mode from the SETUP screen, select the Other tab, Routing & Guidance, and Guidance Mode.

The factory default is Single Screen.

NOTE: Guidance Mode can also be selected on the Guidance menu screen. See Guidance Mode on page 61.

Street Name Guidance Allows voice guidance to include the street names (for example, Turn right on Main Street). You can choose to turn this feature ON or OFF.

To access this feature from the SETUP screen, select the Other tab, Routing & Guidance, and Street Name Guidance.

This feature is set to OFF as a factory default.

NOTE: If the system language selection is not English, Street Name Guidance will be grayed out, making its selection impossible.

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Guidance Screen Interruption When the audio screen is displayed and you get near the guidance point, the display will automatically switch to the navigation screen with the guidance window. After you get through the guidance point, the display will automatically return to the audio screen. You can choose to turn this feature ON or OFF.

To access this feature from the SETUP screen, select the Other tab, Routing & Guidance, and Guidance Screen Interruption.

This feature is set to OFF as a factory default.

Clock Adjustment From the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Clock Adjustment and the following screen appears:

This screen allows you to set or adjust the following: Auto Daylight (Default = ON) Auto Time Zone (Default = ON) Adjust Time (adjust your clock) Reset (resets this screens settings to

factory defaults)

Auto Daylight Sets automatic daylight saving time ON or OFF. If set to ON, the clock will automatically spring ahead or fall back by one hour when a daylight saving time change occurs.

NOTE: Even if you have set Auto Daylight to ON, this function is not activated in areas that do not adopt daylight saving time.

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Auto Time Zone 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: When driving near a time zone boundary, the displayed time zone may fluctuate between the two zone times.

Time Adjustment Adjusts the current time in hours and minutes. Select ADJUST TIME by moving the Interface Dial up, and then switch HOUR and MINUTE by moving the Interface Dial to the left and right and changing the value by rotating the Interface Dial knob. Selecting OK returns you to the previous screen.

Resetting the Clock Settings Selecting Reset clears any changes you made to Auto Daylight, Auto Time Zone settings, or time adjustment. Depending on your location, you may need to adjust these settings.

Vehicle From the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Vehicle and the following screen appears:

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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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 71.

Tracking is shown only in the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 mile scales. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the scale if necessary.

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.

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.

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.

If you choose to do this, follow these steps:

1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Select Correct Vehicle Position,

and the system will display the Correct vehicle position screen.

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:

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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.

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.

Color From the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Color and the following screen appears:

Map Color Allows you to choose the map color from one of five colors for the Day and Night modes.

Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous screen.

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.

When you select the for Menu tab, you can change the menu color setting.

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Menu Color Allows you to choose the menu color from one of five colors for the Day and Night modes.

Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous screen.

NOTE: Choose White (factory default) 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.

When you select the for Map tab, you can change the map color setting.

Switching Display Mode Manually Pressing the Display Mode button

allows you to toggle through the screen display modes: Day, Night, or Off. When selecting Day or Night, the Brightness bar will be displayed; rotate the Interface Dial knob and adjust the Brightness value. 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 on page 119 for an explanation of other day/night display mode adjustments and how they interact with each other.

(Example of Day/Night Mode)

Day Mode Night Mode

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Switching Display Mode Automatically I

Recommended Display Mode Day/Night Settings:

With the headlights on, select mid-range for the dash illumination (see your Owners Manual for location of buttons). With the headlights off, select mid-range for the dash illumination (see your Owners Manual for location of buttons). On the SETUP Color adjustment screen, choose white for the map Day display and black for the map Night display (see

page 117). Inappropriate adjustment of these colors can cause the Day/Night modes to appear inoperative.

llumination control Priority Operation But remember

Display Mode button (see page 11)

1 Allows selection of Day, Night, or Off display mode. This button has the highest priority and overrides all other display control adjustments listed below.

Once you press this button, you assume full manual control of the display mode until the ignition key is cycled again.

Sunlight sensor (middle of dash near the windshield, see your Owners Manual for location)

2 If the sunlight sensor detects daylight and the headlights are turned on, the system 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 buttons (see the vehicle Owners manual for location)

3 When headlights are turned on, and you wish to have the Day display mode, then adjust the illumination to the full bright setting (beeps).

Adjust the dash brightness back to mid-range to allow auto switching by sensing the headlights are on or off.

Headlights (Auto/On/Off) 4 When turned on, the display changes to Night display mode. The previous three controls listed above can cancel this function.

Use the Display Mode button , or adjust the dash illumination to full bright to set the display to your desired choice.

Map Day/Night screen color choice (see page 118 for the Day and Night color choices)

N/A The user can select the color of the screen that will be displayed for the Day and Night display modes described above.

For best contrast, ensure that the map color is white for Day and black for Night.

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AcuraLink/Messages For complete details on setting up your AcuraLink messaging, refer to the AcuraLink section in your Owners Manual, or visit www.myacura.com.

NOTE: AcuraLink relies on a satellite signal. It will not work in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Language Selects the language to be used on each screen that the system displays. From the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Language and the following screen will be displayed.

You can choose from three languages: English, Franais, or Espaol.

NOTE: Voice confirmation of cities and

streets only occurs when English has been selected.

When Franais or Espaol is selected, some messages will continue to be displayed in English.

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Wallpaper From the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Wallpaper and the following screen will be displayed.

With the factory default, two images are provided for the HDD.

Selecting Wallpaper Pictures If you say or select Select a Picture for Wallpaper, a list of the images on the HDD will appear.

NOTE: If Wallpaper has not been set up, Disable Wallpaper will be selected.

If you select an image, the image will appear in a pop-up screen. Select OK to complete the setup. The selected image will be highlighted on the list screen.

Delete Pictures on HDD If you say or select Delete Pictures on HDD, a list of the images on the HDD will appear.

To delete the image, use the Interface Dial to select it, and the image will display. Select OK if you want to continue to delete the image, and the list of images will be displayed with your selected image highlighted. Move the Interface Dial down to select OK to delete. A confirmation message will appear.

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NOTE: If there are no images on the HDD,

No Entries Exist will appear. You cannot delete images while

driving.

Images that have not yet completed uploading from a USB thumb drive cannot be deleted.

Importing Pictures from USB To use a wallpaper image other than the factory defaults, you can import pictures from a USB thumb drive or similar device.

If you say or select Import Pictures from USB and a USB thumb drive is properly connected, the following screen will display.

Rotate the Interface Dial knob and select the images to be uploaded to the HDD. Move the Interface Dial down and select OK.

NOTE: You can only import images from the

root directory. Images in the folders cannot be imported.

The display size is 800 x 480 pixels. Smaller images are displayed with the extra area appearing in black. Larger images are reduced to a displayable size without changing the aspect ratio.

Ten uploaded images (in BMP or JPEG format) can be saved to the HDD for Driver 1 and Driver 2 each.

Incompatible data formats or images greater than 6 MB cannot be saved.

When the file name is longer than 211 characters, the image cannot be uploaded.

If you attempt to uploaded an image with the same name as an existing image, a pop-up screen will appear, asking if you want to overwrite the existing image file.

You cannot import images while driving.

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Reset Factory Default Settings The Setup settings and Multi-view rear camera brightness value settings can be returned to the factory default settings. If you say or select Reset Factory Default from the SETUP screen (Other), the following screen will display.

If you select Yes, the following Setup settings return to the factory default settings. If you select No, these settings will remain as they are currently set. Brightness, Contrast, Black Level,

Volume, Interface Dial Feedback, Brightness (Multi-view rear camera)

Basic Settings: Units, Voice Recognition Feedback

Routing & Guidance: Rerouting, Unverified Area Rerouting, Traffic Rerouting, Edit Waypoint Search Area, Guidance Mode, Street Name Guidance, Guidance Screen Interruption

Clock Adjustment: Auto Daylight, Auto Time Zone, Time

Vehicle: Off-road Tracking Color: Map Color, Menu Color

NOTE: Messages are not deleted. AcuraLink/Messages settings do not return to the factory default settings.

Clear Personal Data Any uploaded data, calendar entries, address books, stored destinations, or other settings can be cleared or returned to factory defaults. If you say or select Clear Personal Data from the SETUP screen (Other), the Select items to clear screen will display.

Rotate the Interface Dial knob and select the data to be deleted.

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If a PIN number is set, the screen for entering the PIN code will be displayed. A pop-up screen verifying whether deletion is to be continued or not will be displayed, and then another deletion verification message will appear. Select Yes to commence the deletion; select No to suspend it.

NOTE: When the Address Book is deleted,

all contents (except the Categories) will be deleted.

When Cellular Phone Information is selected, the imported phonebooks, speed dials, and voicetags will be deleted. For information on deleting the paired phones, see your Owners Manual.

Traffic & Weather Status You can confirm the reception status of XM signal, traffic information data, or weather information data.

The following messages will be displayed: Message Status

Receiving The system is receiving XM signal, traffic data, or weather data. No signal The system cannot receive XM signal.

XM signal is received, but the system cannot receive traffic data or weather data.

Expired Activation is expired. Call XM at (800) 852-9696 to reactivate your traffic/weather subscription.

Loading The system is searching for the signal or updating the data. Check Antenna Antenna error --- The system cannot receive traffic data or weather data because XM

Signal Reception status is No signal or Check Antenna.

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Multi-view Rear Camera Your vehicle is equipped with a Multi- view rear camera as shown in the illustration.

When you shift to R (Reverse) with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the rear view is shown on the navigation screen. Parking guide lines appear in the rear view. For the best image, always keep the camera lens clean, and be sure it is not covered.

Since the camera display area is limited, you should always back up slowly and carefully, and look behind you for obstacles.

Visible Range of the Rearview Image The rearview image is displayed within approximately three meters of the vehicle.

NOTE: The Multi-view rear camera has a

special lens that makes distances appear different than they actually are.

The Multi-view rear camera display has a limited range, and the size and position of objects around the area may appear different from reality. Make sure to check the surrounding area carefully.

Tip: To turn the guide lines on or off, press and hold the CANCEL button for three seconds.

Multi-view Rear Camera

Screen display

Actual space

Bumper Guide lines

Approx. 3 m (9.8 ft) Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft)

Approx. 1 m (3.3 ft)

Tailgate open range

Approx. 1 m (3.3 ft)

Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft)

Approx. 3 m (9.8 ft)

Camera

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Three-way Rearview Modes The rearview image can be easily switched between Wide, Normal, and Top view modes by pushing in on the Interface Dial.

When you select the Wide or Normal view mode and turn the ignition off, the last mode will be selected next time the camera is used.

Tip: Only use Top view when objects are close (less than one meter) to your vehicle.

NOTE: If the last mode is Top view, the Normal view mode will be selected after boot up.

Multi-view Rear Camera Brightness Adjustment When in reverse, the navigation buttons are locked out, except the rotating portion of the Interface Dial knob. Rotate the Interface Dial 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 (especially when first starting your vehicle), or switching back to the map/menu screen. This is normal.

Wide view

Normal view

Top view

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System Initialization If for any reason you lose power to the navigation system (e.g., the battery was disconnected), the navigation system will require initialization. Once completed, your system will be ready to use.

This initialization requires the following: Entry of the 5-digit anti-theft security

code to unlock the audio and navigation system.

GPS initialization (may not be needed depending on the length of time the system was without power). (See GPS Initialization on page 127.)

Map matching to align the GPS coordinates to a place on the map (displays current street at the bottom of the map). (See Map Matching on page 128.)

Entering the Security Code If the battery goes dead or is disconnected for any reason, you will have to enter a security code for the audio and navigation system before you can use it again.

When you purchased the vehicle, you should have received one card containing the navigation systems security code and serial number. Keep this card in a safe place in case you need the code. If you lose the card, you must obtain the security code from your dealer.

Enter the 5-digit security code in accordance with the owners manual for your vehicle. If you do not enter the security code, the navigation and audio voice will not function.

NOTE: The anti-theft security code is unrelated to your optional navigation system PIN (for Address Book or Home Address).

GPS Initialization Depending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your system may require GPS initialization. If it does, the following screen appears:

If this procedure is not necessary, the system proceeds directly to the Disclaimer screen (see page 18). 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.

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If the navigation system finds the satellites properly, this box clears and the Disclaimer screen is shown. If within 10 minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your position, the following screen appears:

If the system is still unable to acquire a signal, follow the instructions on the screen, or contact your local dealer for assistance.

NOTE: The average acquiring time is less than 10 minutes.

Map Matching 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.

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.

The system uses GPS signals 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.

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.

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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.

GPS Reception Issues 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: Aftermarket metallic window tint

above or to the sides of the GPS antenna (located on the back of the navigation display)

Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle or lying loose on the dashboard

Remote starters or hidden vehicle tracking systems mounted near the navigation unit

Other aftermarket audio electronic devices mounted near the navigation unit

Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, tunnels, or overhead electrical power wires

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 Route Preference on page 53. You may also have Unverified Area Routing set to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on page 106.

Additionally, the mapping database contains verified and unverified maps. See Map Overview on page 6. 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.

You may find that the system occasionally reboots. This is indicated by the display returning to the navigation system 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.

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You will find that some points of 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 outlying areas, facilities listed may not be the closest. Always check with local information sources if you need law enforcement or hospital services.

Every effort has been made to verify that the systems database was accurate at the time it was created. However, businesses do close or relocate, 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.

The digitized map database reflects conditions as they existed at various points in time before production. Accordingly, your database may contain inaccurate or incomplete data or information due to the passage of time, road construction, changing conditions, or other causes.

Due to ongoing software and database improvements, navigation software and mapping 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 software and mapping versions. For update DVD ordering information, see page 133.

In addition, this database does not include, analyze, process, consider, or reflect any of the following categories of information: Neighborhood quality or safety Population density Availability or proximity of law

enforcement Emergency, rescue, medical, or other

assistance Construction work, zones, or hazards Road and lane closures Legal restrictions (such as vehicular

type, weight, load, height, and speed restrictions)

Road slope or grade Bridge height, width, weight, or other

limits

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Traffic facilities safety Special events Pavement characteristics or

conditions

We assume no liability for any incident that may result from an error in the program, or from changed conditions not noted above.

Copyrights

infoUSA-Data: Certain business data provided by infoUSA, Inc., Omaha, NE, Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved.

EXIT-Data: ZENRIN CO., LTD. 2008. All Rights Reserved.

Building foot print: ZENRIN CO., LTD. 2008. All Rights Reserved.

Junction View Data: ZENRIN USA, INC. 2008. All rights reserved.

ZAGAT SURVEY: 2009 Zagat Survey, LLC. Zagat Survey is a registered trademark of Zagat Survey, LLC.

Brand icon: The marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners. The use of such marks in this product does not imply any sponsorship, approval, or endorsement by such companies of this product.

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Reporting Errors Occasionally, you may encounter database errors. If the error pertains to freeways and

main verified roads shown in black on the map, then report it online at http://mapreporter.navteq.com/dur- web-external/.

If the error involves a purple 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).

For errors in points of interest (POI), like a business that has changed its name, do not report them. Keep in mind that depending on when the data was collected, 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. See Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on page 133 regarding updates to the navigation system.

If the error does not involve the database, such as vehicle position icon error, screen error messages, or other GPS related errors, see Frequently Asked Questions on page 151, System Limitations on page 129, or Troubleshooting on page 159.

Acura Automobile Client Service Telephone: (800) 382-2238 Fax: (310) 783-3535

Mail: Acura Navi America Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Service MS 500-2N-7E 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746

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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: The Troubleshooting section (see

page 159) The Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQs) section (see page 151) The FAQs found on the online update

DVD order site (see Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD)

For detailed questions regarding HFL, audio, or other systems that interact with the navigation system, see your Owners Manual, or the Advanced Technology Guide.

For traffic-related issues, see the AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic section (on page 23) and FAQs (on page 151).

Call Acura Client Services (see Acura Automobile Client Service on page 132).

For database or POI issues, follow the guidelines in the Reporting Errors section (see page 132).

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 they only occur when you enter a specific address, when driving on a certain road, or just when its cold. This information is very useful to the service consultant. Be patient, the service consultant may be unfamiliar with your specific issue.

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.

To purchase an updated DVD, you will need your vehicles VIN number and the System/Device Information from the INFO screen (Other). Call the Acura Navigation Disc Fulfillment Center at (888) 549-3798, or order online by going to www.acuranavi.com.

NOTE: Update DVDs are not available at

your dealer. However, the dealer may order an update DVD for you out of courtesy. There is no program for free DVD updates.

The update DVD order line staff cannot answer technical questions regarding navigation operation, coverage, or POIs.

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Map Coverage The system provides map coverage for the United States, as well as for Canada and Puerto Rico. The map coverage consists of accurately mapped (verified) metropolitan areas (in the following list) and a less accurate (unverified) rural database. See Map Overview on page 6 for a discussion of map coverage.

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, depending on your routing choices. See Unverified Area Routing on page 106.

If you desire additional map coverage information, contact Acura Client Services or go to www.acuranavi.com. Enter your vehicle model and model year, and then select the state for which you want to verify map coverage.

U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas

Alabama Auburn-Opelika Birmingham/Tuscaloosa Huntsville Mobile Montgomery

Arizona Phoenix Metro Prescott Sedona Tucson Yuma

Arkansas Fayetteville Fort Smith Hot Springs Little Rock Pine Bluff

California Central Valley - including Fresno,

Merced, Modesto, and Stockton Humboldt Los Angeles/San Diego Metro Mammoth Lakes Sacramento Metro

San Francisco Bay (approximately Monterey to Sonoma) including Monterey County and Hollister

Southern California Area - including Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo

Yuba Colorado

Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs/ Ski Resorts Metro area including Ft. Collins

Grand Junction Connecticut

Bridgeport Danbury Hartford Metro New Haven Metro Norwalk Stamford

Delaware Entire state including Dover,

Wilmington Metro area, New Castle County

Florida Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/

Titusville Dixie County Florida Keys

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Fort Myers Metro area including Naples

Fort Pierce Gainesville Jacksonville Metro including St.

Johns County Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm

Beach Metro Orlando/Daytona Beach/Melbourne

area including Osceola County Panama City Pensacola Tallahassee Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Metro

including Pasco and Manatee Counties

Vero Beach Georgia

Athens Atlanta Metro Augusta/Aiken Metro Columbus Macon Rome Valdosta Warner Robbins

Hawaii (all cities for the following islands)

Hawaii Kauai Lanai Maui Molokai Oahu

Idaho Boise Idaho Falls Pocatello Sun Valley Ski Resorts

Illinois Bloomington-Normal Carbondale Champaign Charleston Chicago Metro (to Wisconsin border)

including Lake County, IN, and Dekalb County, IL

East St. Louis Metro Galesburg Moline Peoria Quincy Rock Island Rockford Springfield Urbana-Danville

Indiana Bloomington Evansville Fort Wayne Gary/Hammond Metro Indianapolis Metro Kokomo Metro Lafayette Muncie Northwest Indiana South Bend/Elkhart/Goshen Terre Haute

Iowa Ames Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Iowa City Waterloo-Cedar Falls

Kansas Kansas City/Leavenworth Metro Topeka Wichita

Kentucky Lexington Louisville

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Louisiana Baton Rouge Lafayette New Orleans Metro Shreveport

Maine Bangor Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park Portland/Lewiston/Auburn

Maryland State of (partial) - Baltimore/

Washington D.C. Metro including Charles and Carroll Counties

Cumberland Ocean City

Massachusetts Boston/Cape Cod Metro Cape Cod Springfield Metro area Complete coverage of all cities in

Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester Counties

Michigan Detroit Metro area including Ann

Arbor, Pontiac, Flint, Clinton, Eaton, and Monroe Counties

Kalamazoo Northern Michigan Resort Area

including Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne City, and Harbor Springs

Saginaw-Midland Southeast Michigan including

Detroit - Grand Rapids - Lansing Southern Michigan

Minnesota Duluth Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro

including cities in Anoka Scott and Carver Counties

Moorhead Rochester

Mississippi Biloxi/Gulfport Jackson Memphis Tupelo

Missouri Branson Columbia Jefferson City Joplin Kansas City (KS-MO) Metro

including Platte County Lake of the Ozarks Springfield St. Louis Metro (IL-MO) including

additional cities in Jefferson County

Montana Billings Helena Missoula

Nebraska Lincoln (Lancaster County) Omaha

Nevada Las Vegas Metro Reno/Lake Tahoe

New Hampshire Lebanon Manchester Nashua

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New Jersey Camden Metro Newark Metro Southern New Jersey including

Atlantic City/Cape May/ Cumberland Metro

Trenton Metro including Ocean and Hunterdon Counties

New Mexico Albuquerque Las Cruces Santa Fe Taos Ski Resorts

New York Binghamton Buffalo including Erie and Niagara

Counties Eastern New York including the

Adirondack, Oneonta - Cooperstown, New York City Metro, Albany, Glen Falls, Schenectady, Troy

Elmira Ithaca Lake Placid Rochester including cities in

Monroe County Syracuse Utica Watertown

North Carolina Asheville Charlotte Metro Fayetteville Hickory Jacksonville Morgantown Outer Banks Raleigh-Durham Metro Wilmington Winston-Salem/Greensboro Metro

North Dakota Fargo Metro Grand Forks

Ohio Akron Columbus/Marysville Metro Cincinnati Metro including Butler

County Cleveland Metro including Geauga

County Dayton Lima Mansfield Springfield Toledo (Lucas County) Youngstown

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Tulsa

Oregon Bend Corvalis Eugene Medford Portland/Salem Metro Seaside/Astoria/Cannon Beach

Pennsylvania Allentown Erie Gettysburg Harrisburg Lancaster Philadelphia Metro Reading Southeastern Pennsylvania Southwest Pennsylvania - including

Pittsburgh and Washington County State College/University Park Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Williamsport York

Rhode Island Newport Providence Metro

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Coverage Areas

South Carolina Beaufort Charleston Columbia Greenville/Spartanburg including

additional cities in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties

Myrtle Beach Metro Rock Hill Metro Sumter/Florence

South Dakota Rapid City Sioux Falls

Tennessee Chattanooga Chester County Franklin County Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol Knoxville/Farragut Metro Memphis Metro including Desoto

and Tunica Counties Nashville

Texas Abilene Amarillo Austin Metro Beaumont Big Bend Brownsville

Bryan/College Station Corpus Christi Dallas/Fort Worth Metro including

additional cities in Grayson County El Paso Houston Metro including additional

cities in Galveston County Laredo Longview Lubbock McAllen Midland/Odessa Metro Nacogdoches-Lufkin San Antonio Metro South Padre Island Texarkana Wichita Falls

Utah Moab Ogden Park City Salt Lake City Metro St. George

Vermont Rutland State of (partial) - including

Burlington, Montpelier

Virginia Washington D.C. detailed area

including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier County, Fredericksburg City, Manassas, and additional cities in Loudon and Prince William Counties

Bristol Charlottesville Danville Emporia Lynchburg Richmond Metro Roanoke Shenandoah National Park Staunton-Waynesboro-Harrisonburg Williamsburg/Norfolk/Virginia

Beach Metro including Charles City, Hopewell, Kent, and Prince George Counties

Winchester Washington

Bellingham Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia Metro

including Island County Spokane Tri-Cities Whatcom

Point Roberts (community) Yakima

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West Virginia Charleston Harpers Ferry Metro Huntington Morgantown Parkersburg

Wisconsin Appleton Beloit Eau Claire Green Bay Janesville Kenosha County La Crosse Madison Lake Geneva Milwaukee Metro including

Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties

Neenah Oshkosh Racine Sheboygan Wausau

Wyoming Cheyenne Jackson Ski Resorts

Canada Detailed Coverage Areas

ALBERTA Airdrie Banff Beaumont Calgary Calmar Canmore Chestermere Cochrane Crossfield Devon Edmonton Fort Saskatchewan Leduc Lethbridge Medicine Hat Spruce Grove St. Albert Stony Plain Strathcona County

BRITISH COLUMBIA Greater Vancouver

Anmore Belcarra Bowen Island Burnaby Coquitlam Delta Langley Langley Twp Lions Bay Maple Ridge New Westminster North Vancouver North Vancouver District Pitt Meadows Port Coquitlam Port Moody Richmond Surrey Squamish Vancouver West Vancouver White Rock

Whatcom, WA Point Roberts (Community) also listed in USA Washington St Cities

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Fraser Valley Abbottsford Chilliwack Mission

Squamish-Lillooet Lillooet Pemberton Squamish Whistler

Thompson-Nicola Kamloops

Central Okanagan Kelowna Peachland

Okanagan-Similkamen Penticton Summerland

Victoria Capital

Central Saanich Colwood Esquimalt Highlands Langford Metchosin North Saanich Oak Bay

Saanich Sidney Sooke Victoria View Royal

MANITOBA East St Paul Headingley West St Paul Winnipeg

NOVA SCOTIA Halifax (partial)

ONTARIO Brant

Brant Brantford

Chatham-Kent Chatham-Kent

Dufferin Amaranth East Garafraxa East Luther Grand Valley Melancthon Mono Mulmur Orangeville Shelburne

Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby

Elgin Aylmer Bayham Central Elgin Dutton/Dunwich Malahide Southwold St. Thomas West Elgin

Frontenanc Central Frontenac Frontenac Islands Kingston North Frontenac South Frontenac

Gatineau Gatineau

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Grey Blue Mountains Chatsworth Georgian Bluffs Meaford Grey Highlands Hanover Owen Sound Southgate West Grey

Haldimand Haldimand

Halton Burlington Halton Mills Milton Oakville

Hamilton Hamilton

Kawartha Lakes Kawartha Lakes

Lambton Brooke-Alvinston Dawn-Euphemia Enniskillen Lambton Shores Oil Springs

Petrolia Plympton-Wyoming Point Edward Sarnia St Clair Warwick

Lanark Beckwith Carleton Place Drummond/North Elmsley Lanark Highlands Mississippi Mills Montague Perth Smiths Falls Tay Valley

Leeds and Grenville Athens Augusta Brockville Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Elizabethtown-Kitley Front of Yonge Gananoque Leeds and the Thousand Islands Merrickville-Wolford North Grenville Prescott Rideau Lakes Westport

Muskoka Bracebridge Georgian Bay Gravenhurst Huntsville Lake of Bays Muskoka Lakes

Middlesex Adelaide Metcalfe London Lucan Biddulph Middlesex Centre Newbury North Middlesex Southwest Middlesex Strathroy-Caradoc Thames Centre

Niagara Fort Erie Grimsby Lincoln Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara Falls Pelham Port Colborne St Catharines Thorold Wainfleet Welland West Lincoln

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Norfolk Norfolk

Northumberland Alnwick/Haldimand Brighton Cobourg Cramahe Hamilton Twp Port Hope Trent Hills

Ottawa Ottawa

Oxford Blandford-Blenheim East Zorra-Tavistock Ingersoll Norwich South-West Oxford Tillsonburg Woodstock Zorra

Peel Brampton Caledon Mississauga

Perth North Perth Perth East Perth South St. Marys Stratford West Perth

Prescott and Russell Alfred and Plantagenet Casselman Champlain Clarence-Rockland East Hawkesbury Hawkesbury Russell The Nation

Simcoe Adjala-Tosorontio Barrie Bradford West Gwillimbury Clearview Collingwood Essa Innisfil Midland New Tecumseth Orillia Oro-Medonte Penetanguishene

Ramara Severn Springwater Tay Tiny Wasaga Beach

Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Cornwall North Dundas North Glengarry North Stormont South Dundas South Glengarry South Stormont

Toronto Toronto

Waterloo Cambridge Kitchener North Dumfries Waterloo Wellesley Wilmot Woolwich

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Wellington Centre Wellington Erin Guelph Guelph/Eramosa Mapleton Minto Puslinch Wellington North

York Aurora East Gwillimbury Georgina King Markham Newmarket Richmond Hill Vaughan Whitchurch-Stouffville

Windsor Essex

Amherstburg Essex Kingsville Lakeshore Lasalle Leamington Pelee Tecumseh Windsor

Inter-Town (partial) Coverage Counties/Districts/Regional Municipalities

Brant Bruce Chatham-Kent Dufferin Elgin Essex Frontenac Gray Haldimand-Norfolk Haliburton Hastings Huron Kawartha Lakes Lambton Lanark

Leeds and Granville Lennox and Addington Middlesex Muskoka Northumberland Oxford Perth Peterborough Prescott and Russell Prince Edward Simcoe Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Waterloo Wellington

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QUBEC

Montreal-Laurentians Beauharnois-Salaberry

Beauharnois Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Ste-Martine St-tienne-de-Beauharnois St-Louis-de-Gonzague St-Stanislas-de-Kostka St-Urbain-Premier

Deux-Montagnes Deux-Montagnes Oka Pointe-Calumet St-Eustache St-Joseph-du-Lac Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac St-Placide

LAssomption Charlemagne LAssomption Lpiphanie Lpiphanie Paroisse Repentigny St-Sulpice

La Rivere-du-Nord Prvost St-Colomban St-Hippolyte St-Jrme Ste-Sophie

La Vallee-du-Richelieu Beloeil Caringnan Chambly McMasterville Mont-St-Hilaire Otterburn Park St-Antoine-sur-Richelieu St-Basile-le-Grand St-Charles-sur-Richelieu St-Denis-sur-Richelieu St-Jean-Baptiste St-Marc-sur-Richelieu St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil

LaJemmerais Calixa-Lavalle Contrecoeur St-Amable Ste-Julie Varennes Verchres

Laval Laval

Le-Haut-Richelieu Henryville Lacolle Mont-St-Grgoire Noyan St-Alexandre St-Blaise-sur-Richelieu St-Georges-de-Clarenceville St-Jean-sur-Richelieu St-Paul-de-Lle-aux-Noix St-Sbastien St-Valentin Ste-Anne-de-Sabreviois Ste-Brigide-DIberville Venise-en-Qubec

Le Haut-St-Laurent Dundee Elgin Franklin Godmanchester Havelock Hinchinbrooke Howick Huntingdon Ormstown St-Anicet St-Chrysostome Ste-Barbe Trs-St-Sacrement

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Les-Jardins-De-Napierville Hemmingford Hemmingford Village Napierville St-Bernard-de-Lacolle St-Cyprien-de-Chteauguay St-douard St-Jacques-le-Mineur St-Michel St-Patrice-de-Sherrington St-Rmi

Les Laurentides Amherst Arundel Barkmere Brbeuf Huberdeau La Conception La Minerve Labelle Lac-Suprieur Lantier Mont-Tremblant Montcalm St-Faustin-Lac-Carr Ste-Agathe-des-Monts Ste-Lucie-des-Laurentides Val-David Val-des-Lacs Val-Morin

Les Moulins Mascouche Terrebonne

Les Pays-Den-Haut Lac-des-Seize-les Morin-Heights Piedmont Ste-Adolphe-dHoward St-Sauveur Ste-Adle Ste-Anne-des-Lacs Ste-Marguerite-Estrel Wentworth-Nord

Longueuil Boucherville Brossard Longueuil St-Bruno-de-Montarville St-Lambert

Mirabel Mirabel

Montcalm St-Alexis St-Alexis Paroisse St-Calixte Ste-Julienne Ste-Marie-Salom St-Esprit

St-Jacques St-Liguori St-Lin -- Laurentides St-Roche-de-lAchigan St-Roch-Ouest

Montreal Baie-DUrf Beaconsfield Cte-St-Luc Dollard-des-Ormeaux Dorval Hampstead Kirkland Lle -Dorval Montral Montral-Est Montral-Ouest Mont-Royal Pointe-Claire Senneville Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Westmount

Roussillon Candiac Chateauguay Delson La Prairie Lery Mercier

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Ste-Catherine St-Constant St-Isidore St-Mathieu St-Philippe

Sherbrooke Sherbrooke

Therese-de-Blainville Blainville Boisbriand Bois-des-Filion Lorraine Rosemere Ste-Therese

Vaudreuil-Soulanges Coteau-du-Lac Hudson Les Cdres Les Coteaux LIle-Cadieux LIle-Perrot Notre-Dame-de-lIle-Perrot Pincourt Pointe-des-Cascades Pointe-Fortune Rigaud Riviere-Beaudette St-Clet Ste-Justine-de-Newton

St-Lazare Ste-Marthe St-Polycarpe St-Telesphore St-Zotique Terrasse-Vaudreuil Tres-St-Redempteur Vaudreuil-Dorion Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac

Quebec La Cote-de-Beaupr

Beaupr Boischatel Chteau-Richer LAnge-Gardien St-Ferrol-les-Neiges St-Joachim St-Louis-de-Gonzague-du-Cap-

Tourmente Ste-Anne-de-Beaupr

La Jacques-Cartier Fossambault-sur-le-Lac Lac-Beauport Lac-Delage Lac-St-Joseph Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Shannon

Lle-dOrlans St-Franois- Lle-dOrlans St-Jean St-Laurent-de- Lle-dOrlans St-Pierre-de- Lle-dOrlans Ste-Famille Ste-Ptronille

Lvis Lvis

Qubec LAncienne-Lorette Notre-Dame-des-Anges Qubec St-Augustin-de-Desmaures

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CANADA CONNECTOR ROADS The Cross-Canada Connector Road allows for travel between the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec in DCA 11. Major metropolitan city Points of Interest are also included.

Road Inclusion Roads in the province of British Columbia

Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy from Alberta/BC boundary to Vancouver detailed city

Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy from Hwy-1/ Trans Canada Hwy (Hope) to Hwy- 5/Coquihalla Hwy (Hope)

Hwy-5/Coquihalla Hwy (in Hope) to Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy (in Kamloops)

Hwy-99 between Vancouver and Whistler

Roads in the province of Alberta Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across

whole province Hwy-1A from Cochrane to Canmore Hwy-1X from Hwy-1A to Hwy-1/

Trans Canada Hwy Morley Road from Hwy-1/Trans

Canada Hwy Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (at Medicine

Hat) to Lethbridge Hwy-4 (at Lethbridge) to 1-15 (U.S.

border) Hwy-36 between Hwy-3 (in Taber)

and Hwy-4 (in Warner) Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (in

Lethbridge) to Hwy-2 (in Fort Macleod)

Hwy-2 (in Fort Macleod) to Hwy-1/ Trans Canada Hwy (in Calgary)

Roads in the province of Saskatchewan Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across

whole province

Roads in the province of Manitoba Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across

whole province Hwy-100/Trans Canada Hwy in

Winnipeg (partial beltway) Hwy-75 from Hwy-100/Trans

Canada Hwy (Winnipeg) south to link with 1-29 (U.S. border)

Roads in the province of Ontario Hwy-69/Trans Canada Hwy from

Muskoka district to Sudbury Hwy-17/Trans Canada Hwy from

Ottawa Detailed Area Coverage to Manitoba border

Hwy-17B at Sault Ste Marie to link with 1-75 (U.S. border)

Hwy-61 from Hwy-17 at Thunder Bay to link with US-61 (U.S. border)

Hwy-11 from Muskoka district to North Bay

Hwy-60 and Hwy-127 in Nipissing County

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Cities with available real-time in- car traffic information The following cities currently have available real-time traffic information.

In the U.S. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Albuquerque, NM Allentown-Bethlehem, PA Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Baltimore, MD Birmingham, AL Boston, MA Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Colorado Springs, CO Columbus, OH Dallas-Ft.Worth, TX Dayton, OH Denver-Boulder, CO Detroit, MI Fresno, CA Grand Rapids, MI Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point, NC Greenville-Spartanburg, SC Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA Hartford-New Britain-Middletown, CT Houston-Galveston, TX Indianapolis, IN Jacksonville, FL Kansas City, KS

Lancaster-York, PA Las Vegas, NV Lincoln, NE Little Rock, AR Los Angeles, CA Louisville, KY Memphis, TN Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood, FL Milwaukee-Racine, WI Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Mobile, AL Naples-Ft. Myers, FL Nashville, TN New Orleans, LA New York, NY Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA Oklahoma City, OK Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Pittsburgh, PA Portland, OR Portsmouth-Manchester, NH Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket, RI Raleigh-Durham, NC Richmond, VA Rochester, NY Sacramento, CA Salt Lake City, UT San Antonio, TX San Diego, CA San Francisco-Oakland, CA San Jose, CA Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Seattle-Tacoma, WA Spokane, WA

St. Louis, MO Syracuse, NY Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Toledo, OH Tucson, AZ Tulsa, OK Washington, DC West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA Wilmington, DE

In Canada Toronto, ON Montreal, QB Vancouver, BC

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.

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Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly. These functions include but are not limited to AcuraLink, and traffic- and weather- related services.

XM Radio Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico are equipped with XM hardware, but XM broadcasting is not available; therefore sections of the manual that mention XM audio, traffic displays, weather information, and AcuraLink features do not apply.

Vehicles originally delivered to the U.S. mainland and shipped to Hawaii also have XM, but will not function because the XM satellites (aimed toward the U.S. mainland) are too far away to obtain reception.

Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico This section describes the differences in navigation system operation for vehicles delivered in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Map Coverage All roads displayed on the map screens are detailed coverage roads. Text related to unverified roads or areas are not applicable. The following topics do not apply: Unverified road descriptions (see

page 6, 106) Cautions and pop-up windows related

to unverified roads (see page 72) Setup entries that relate to turning on

or off unverified routing (see page 107)

See the coverage section for a list of islands with coverage (see page 134)

Address and POI Entry Screens The following differences occur for map, address, and POI selection: Entry of a destination address or POI

on an island other than your current island may result in a screen caution message. This is normal because there are no ferry routes between islands available in the database.

Setup Screen Differences The SETUP screen differences are minor and are listed below. See the Setup section (page 94) for additional information.

AcuraLink/Messages This item is grayed out on the SETUP screen (Other) because XM is not available.

Traffic & Weather Status This item is grayed out on the SETUP screen (Other) because XM is not available.

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Puerto Rico If Street Name Guidance is set to ON, the street names will not be read out by voice guidance. This may change with future data updates.

INFO Screen Differences

Messages The INFO screen Messages feature utilizes XM. Because XM is not available, it is not displayed on the INFO screen except messages such as the diagnosis information for the trouble of the car. In addition, the Map menu item New Messages will appear grayed out except messages such as the diagnosis information for the trouble of the car. This is normal.

Traffic Incidents This item is grayed out on the INFO screen because XM is not available.

Weather Info. This item is grayed out on the INFO screen because XM is not available.

Map Legend The map legend Traffic and Weather descriptions may be available, but do not apply.

Shipping a Vehicle Shipping a vehicle from Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland

If you wish to receive XM audio, traffic, or weather, you must call XM and set up an account at (800) 852- 9696.

To begin receiving AcuraLink quick tips, contact Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238, and ask them to activate your AcuraLink unit.

Shipping a vehicle from the U.S. mainland to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico

If a U.S. mainland-delivered vehicle is shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico, there is no XM reception.

The issues under Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico apply.

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Map and Features, Voice Operation, Entering Addresses Problem Solution

Why does the Disclaimer screen need to be displayed every time I start the car? I am the only driver.

The Disclaimer screen reminds you and your guest drivers to always operate the navigation system in a safe manner.

I tried entering an address, but the city or street could not be found. Is there any other way to route to the location?

Some cities are lumped in with a major metro area. Try entering the street 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 46.

When I enter an address, some letters become grayed out. Is this normal?

Yes. As you enter each letter in an address or a point of interest (POI), the system looks in the database to see what letters are possible and grays out letters that do not apply.

How do I delete Personal Addresses, Previous Destinations, or the Home Address?

This is done in the SETUP screen (Main Setup), under Personal Information. See page 95.

I cannot hear the navigation system voice. 1) Ensure that Volume in the SETUP screen (Main Setup) is not OFF. See page 95.

2) Go to Basic Settings in the SETUP screen (Other), and set Voice Recognition Feedback to ON. See page 104.

The voice control system is having difficulty recognizing my voice commands.

Ensure that the vents are not blowing on the microphone on the ceiling, the vehicle is as quiet as possible, and 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. If the system cannot recognize your command because of background noise, speak louder.

When the system pronounces the street name in the guidance command or reads the destination address, it sounds strange. What causes this?

The basic guidance phrase uses a studio-recorded voice, but the street name is pronounced by the system using a machine-generated voice. Consequently, the name may be mispronounced or sound strange at times.

When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch to the night display mode. Why?

Verify the following: The nighttime dash brightness control is not set to maximum, and Map Color in SETUP is set to Black for Night. See Switching Display Mode Manually on page 118.

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The daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode, and it is hard to see. Why?

Verify the following: The Map Color in SETUP is set to White for Day. See Switching Display Mode Manually on page 118.

How do I change or remove my PIN? Go to Personal Information in the SETUP screen (Main Setup), and select PIN Number. Select GO Home 1 PIN or GO Home 2 PIN or Address Book PIN and enter your existing PIN. You then have the choice to change or remove the PIN. See page 100.

I forgot the PIN for Home, or the PIN for personal addresses (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2). How do I reset it?

PINs are optional. See information regarding PINs on page 100. Your dealer can reset the PIN for you.

CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen. Why?

Your phone is not paired to HFL, or if your phone is paired, it is in use; press the HANG-UP button.

Problem Solution

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Traffic Problem Solution

My AcuraLink 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 62 walks you through the verification steps. Your XM traffic subscription may have expired. Call XM at (800) 852-

9696 and verify your account status. If your subscription has lapsed, you may need to request a rapid refresh. After XM refreshes your account status, leave the vehicle running outside for 30 minutes to receive the refresh. See page 124 for the status of your subscription.

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 132).

If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance. AcuraLink relies on a satellite signal. It will not work in Alaska, Hawaii,

Canada, and Puerto Rico. When I am driving a route on the freeway and Traffic Rerouting is ON, sometimes the system provides a detour route. Why is this?

The system will provide a detour route to your destination only if it can find a considerably faster route than the original one.

While traveling on my route on the freeway, the system has me exit and take an alternate freeway with unknown flow speeds or surface streets. Why is this?

Based on freeway congestion along your route, the system predicted that taking an alternate freeway or surface streets would be faster. Use your own experience to determine whether the alternate route would be faster.

How can I ignore the detour route and return to the original route?

Turn Traffic Rerouting to OFF in SETUP, under Routing & Guidance (page 110).

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Guidance, Routing Problem Solution

The navigation system 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 Route Preference on page 53.

The navigation wants to route me around potential traffic problems. How do I stop these pop-up messages?

This feature can be turned off. See Traffic Rerouting on page 110.

Why is the street Im on not shown on the map? It has been here for more than a year.

The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. See page 134 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 on the back of the navigation display) may be blocked by personal items. For best reception, remove items from the dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones, or loose articles.

Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devices can interfere with the GPS reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on page 129.

I entered a destination, but the blue highlighted route and voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/pink dashed line before I got to my destination. Why is this?

Your route has entered an unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on page 106.

The map rotates while I make 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 63.

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 66.

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 on your actual speed to give you a better estimate of arrival time.

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The vehicle position icon on the map lags a short distance behind, especially when I arrive at an intersection. Is there anything wrong?

No. When at an intersection, the system is unaware of the width of the intersecting road. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page 129.

While I drive, my screen shows white dots (breadcrumbs) on it. What do they mean?

These are called breadcrumbs. If you drive more than 1/2 mile from mapped roads, the off-road tracking feature begins to function. See Off-road Tracking on page 71 and 115.

How can I get rid of the white dots (breadcrumbs) from my screen?

Go to Vehicle in the SETUP screen (Other), and set Off-road Tracking to OFF, then return to the map. See page 115.

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 110.

My elevation (shown when I display the current position) seems to fluctuate even though my elevation has not changed.

This is normal and due to errors in satellite position. The elevation can vary +/- 100 feet. See System Initialization on page 127.

My elevation is missing on the current position screen. Why?

If the GPS antenna cannot receive signals from 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.

Problem Solution

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Update DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations Problem Solution

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 134 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.

Will the navigation system work outside North America? The system contains maps for the 50 U.S. states, as well as for Canada and Puerto Rico. The system will not work in Mexico or overseas. See Map Coverage on page 134.

Can I play video DVDs in my navigation system? No. The navigation system is designed only to read music discs and the update DVD provided with your vehicle. The system cannot read other mapping databases or video DVDs. If you experience any problems that you cannot resolve, please contact your dealer.

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 132.

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Display, Accessories

Rear Camera

Miscellaneous Other Questions

Problem Solution

The display appears dim when starting the car in really cold weather. Is there a problem?

No. This is normal, and it will become brighter after a few minutes.

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 navigation 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 rotating portion of the Interface Dial (knob) to adjust the brightness. This adjustment does not affect the SETUP screen brightness adjustments.

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 115 (Auto Time Zone).

When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even though I am not near the time zone. Why is this?

The time zone borders are only approximated in the system. Depending on the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can be erratic. See page 115 (Auto Time Zone).

My state does not observe daylight saving time. How do I turn off this feature?

You can turn off this feature. See page 114 (Auto Daylight).

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Daylight saving time occurred, but the navigation system did not change time even though SETUP shows Auto Daylight is ON.

The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where the daylight saving time system is not adopted.

The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates. Why is this?

1) Go to the Clock adjustment screen in SETUP and ensure that Auto Daylight is ON.

2) The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where the daylight saving time system is not adopted.

For more information, see page 114. The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no apparent reason. What can cause this?

You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see Auto Daylight on page 114). See page 115 (Auto Time Zone) for more information.

My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this code?

There should be a card in the glove box with the anti-theft code for the navigation/audio system. This card contains the 5-digit security code and serial number. If you cannot find it, your dealer can help you out.

I speak a language other than English. Are there any other languages available for the system?

Besides English, you may select Franais or Espaol for your language setting.

Problem Solution

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* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.

Screen Error Message Solution Display temp is too high. System will shut down until display cools down.

This message will appear briefly when the display temperature is too high, and then the display will turn off until the temperature cools down. The system will turn back on when the display cools down.

HDD access error. System reset... The temperature is below -22F and the navigation system has difficulty reading the HDD. The system will start up when the temperature warms up.

Route has not been completed. Please try again from a different location.

This message will appear when you are routing to or from a place (new area) that is not in the database. Try planning a different route to or from a different location.*

Destination is not in this database version. Please set from map.

The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination nearby, or select the destination with the Interface Dial.*

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Glossary The following is a glossary of terms pertaining to the voice recognition navigation system. Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid

can be entered into the system, and will be avoided while routing.

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 the SETUP screen (Other).

Database - This consists of the map data, and the POI (Points of Interest) data stored on the HDD.

DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico are mapped. See page 130 for a list of these areas.

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.

Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing cautionary information. It is meant to be read carefully and acknowledged by the client when using the navigation system.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See page 151 for a list of the client FAQs and troubleshooting information.

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.

GPS Antenna - Located on the back of the navigation display, which is in the center of the dashboard. Electronic items operating in this general location can interfere with the GPS signal.

HDD - Hard Disk Drive. The primary data storage device containing your vehicles navigation and map software and uploaded wallpaper images. The HDD can also store audio files. See the Audio section of your Owners Manual for more information.

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.

Icon - Symbol representing Points of Interest (POI) that can be displayed on the map.

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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.

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The 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.

Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone used for receiving voice commands. It is located near the map lights in the ceiling.

MW - Maneuver Window. While en route to a destination, this window displays information about the next guidance point.

Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation system.

North Pointer - The map symbol showing the map orientation. See page 63.

Off road - This occurs when the user leaves mapped roads. Off-road 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.

Outlying Areas - These are rural areas that typically have only their main roads mapped. All other roads are shown in purple for reference only, since they have not been verified.

PIN - Personal Identification Number. A 4-digit number created by the client to protect personal information.

POI - Point of Interest. These are the businesses, schools, etc. found under Place category or Place Name on the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1). See page 56.

Polygon - Colored areas on the map screen denoting parks, schools, etc. See Map Screen features for a list of the assigned colors. See page 56.

Reminder - Automatic pop-up Calendar message. See Calendar on page 88.

Security Code - Code needed to activate the navigation system or audio system. See Entering the Security Code on page 127.

Unverified Streets - These streets have not been verified for turn restrictions, one-way, etc. They are shown in purple on the map. Unverified streets may be missing from the map, shown in the wrong location, or have an incorrect name or address range.

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USB - Universal Serial Bus. A computer hardware interface used to store and play audio files from USB devices, such as thumb drives or iPods. Image files can also be stored to USB devices and uploaded to the HDD. See the Audio section in your Owners Manual for more information.

Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed signal to the navigation system for moving the VP icon on the map.

Verified Streets - These streets consist of the detailed metropolitan coverage areas and all other inter-town connection roads. These roads are shown in black, red, or pink 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 Map Information on the Map menu, and then rotate the Interface Dial Knob to select Current Location. 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 (TALK/BACK buttons), and the front speakers.

Waypoint - A temporary destination you may enter while en route (e.g., a gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 76.

Yaw Rate Sensor - Senses when the vehicle makes a turn, which makes the VP change direction on the map as you turn.

Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings information provided by Zagat Survey. See the INFO screen on page 92 for an explanation of the ratings.

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Global Commands The system accepts these commands on any screen.

Help (displays the list of commands for current displayed screen)

Display map (displays the map screen)

Display menu (displays the MENU screen (Dest. MENU 1 or 2))

Display information (displays the INFO screen)

Display audio screen (displays the audio screen)

Back (to previous screen, same as CANCEL or BACK button)

Cancel (cancels current activity) What is todays date? (reads the

current date) What time is it?

The Voice Help option on the INFO screen (Main Info.) lists many of the following controls. To avoid distraction while you are driving, the system can read the commands for you.

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.

Navigation Commands

General Commands The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.

Display menu (if en route, displays the MENU screen (Route))

Display navigation (if en route, displays the MENU screen (Route))

Display map Display map guide (when en route,

shows the next guidance point) Display information (or just

Information) Display audio screen Cancel Backward (or just Back) What time is it? What is todays date? (reads the

current date) Repeat voice (repeats the screen

prompt) Help (reads list of Navigation

General and Navigation Display Commands at any screen)

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Map Display Commands The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.

Display current location (shows current latitude, longitude, and elevation)

Display: (display the selected icon on the screen) ATM gas station restaurant post office grocery store lodging (hotel, motel) parking garage parking lot school hospital one way freeway exit information traffic traffic speeds traffic icons traffic incidents weather weather icons

Hide: (hide the selected icon from the screen)

ATM gas station restaurant post office grocery store lodging (hotel, motel) parking garage parking lot school hospital one way freeway exit information traffic traffic speeds traffic icons weather weather icons

Go home 1 Go home 2 Messages Register the current location (puts

current location in the personal Address Book)

Map Scale Commands The system accepts these commands

on a map/guidance screen. 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 1000 mile (1600 km) scale

Max zoom in Max zoom out

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Find Place Commands The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.

Find nearest: (find the nearest selection) ACURA dealers HONDA dealers Gas station Hydrogen station Auto parts & electronics shop Auto repair & maintenance shop Car wash & detailing shop Motorcycle dealers Other car dealers Roadside assistance ATM Bank Check cashing Currency exchange Business City hall Civic center Convention center Court house Higher education Library Post office School

Hospital Police station Veterinarian Bed & breakfast Hotel Resort Amusement park Golf course Historical monument Marina Movie theater Museum Park Performing arts Sports complex Tourist attraction Restaurant Zagat restaurant American restaurant Californian restaurant Chinese restaurant Caf/Coffee shop Continental restaurant Fast food restaurant French restaurant German restaurant Greek restaurant Indian restaurant

Italian restaurant Japanese restaurant Korean restaurant Mexican restaurant Pizza Seafood restaurant Thai restaurant Vegetarian restaurant Vietnamese restaurant Other restaurant Shopping Accessory store Book store Clothing store Grocery store Home improvement store Mall Office supply store Pharmacy Pet food store Sewing store Shoe store Sporting goods store Toy store Airport Automobile club Bus station Camping

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Commuter rail station Ferry terminal Named place Park & ride Parking garage Parking lot Rental car agency Rest area Ski area Tourist information Train station Travel agency Truck stop

Route Commands The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen when en route.

How long to the destination? (tells the time to destination)*

How far to the destination? (tells the distance to destination)*

Display destination map (shows the map of the destination)

Display entire route (adjusts the map scale so that the entire route is displayed)

* These commands are not available if you scroll through the map while en route to a destination.

Climate Control Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Climate control automatic (controls temperature to your selection)

Climate control off Air conditioner on* Air conditioner off* Climate control defrost on* Climate control defrost off* Rear defrost on* Rear defrost off* Climate control fresh air Climate control recirculate Climate control vent Climate control bi-level (vent and

floor) Climate control floor Climate control floor and defrost Fan speed up Fan speed down Fan speed # (#: 1-7) (for best voice

control, lower the fan speed)

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

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Temperature # degrees (#: 57 - 87 degrees F)

Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57 - 87 degrees F)

Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 57 - 87 degrees F)

Temperature up Temperature down Driver temperature up Driver temperature down Passenger temperature up Passenger temperature down Temperature max hot Temperature max cold Driver temperature max hot Driver temperature max cold Passenger temperature max hot Passenger temperature max cold Temperature balance Temperature dual mode on Temperature dual mode off Front climate control automatic Front climate control off

Rear climate control automatic Rear climate control off Rear climate control vent Rear climate control floor Rear fan speed up Rear fan speed down Rear fan speed # (#: 1-5)

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

Audio Commands

Radio Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Audio on* Audio off* Radio on* Radio off* Radio select FM1 Radio select FM2 Radio select AM Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency.

Example Radio 95.5 FM) Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency.

Example Radio 1020 AM) Radio seek up Radio seek down Radio next station Radio preset # (#: 1-6) Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6) Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6) Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6)

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

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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

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

NOTE: Radio volume levels cannot be controlled using voice control. Use the buttons on your steering wheel. See your Owners Manual for more information.

Disc Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

DISC play DISC play track # (#: 1-30) DISC skip forward DISC skip back DISC track random* DISC track repeat* DISC track scan* DISC folder up DISC folder down DISC folder random* DISC folder repeat* DISC folder scan* DISC normal play (resumes Play

from the random-, repeat-, or scan- play)

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

HDD Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

HDD play HDD search (activates Song By

Voice) HDD skip forward HDD skip back HDD album up* HDD album down* HDD genre up* HDD genre down* HDD artist up* HDD artist down* HDD track up HDD track down HDD playlist up*

Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6) Radio auto select* Radio scan* Radio select XM1

* These commands will be available in the corresponding playback mode. For example, the command HDD artist up/down works in the artist playback mode. For more information on the playback mode, see your Owners Manual.

** Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

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What/Who am I listening to? Who is this? Whats playing? Whos playing? What album is this?

* These commands will be available in the corresponding playback mode. For example, the command HDD artist up/down works in the artist playback mode. For more information on the playback mode, see your Owners Manual.

** Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

USB Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

USB play USB play track # (#:1-30) USB skip forward USB skip back USB track random* USB track repeat* USB track scan* USB folder up USB folder down USB folder random* USB folder repeat* USB folder scan* USB normal play (resumes Play

from the random-, repeat-, or scan- play)

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

iPod Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

iPod play iPod search (activates Song By

Voice) iPod skip forward iPod skip back iPod track shuffle* iPod album shuffle* iPod track repeat* iPod normal play (resumes Play

from the shuffle- or repeat-play) What/Who am I listening to? Who is this? Whats playing? Whos playing? What album is this?

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

HDD normal play (resumes Play from the random-, repeat-, or scan- play)

HDD playlist down* HDD track random** HDD track repeat** HDD track scan**

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Bluetooth Audio Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Bluetooth Audio play Bluetooth Audio skip forward Bluetooth Audio skip back Bluetooth Audio pause Bluetooth Audio resume

NOTE: Bluetooth audio commands may not work on some phones or Bluetooth audio devices.

AUX Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

AUX play (or Auxiliary play)

Song By Voice Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

iPod Search (activates Song By Voice)

HDD Search (activates Song By Voice)

What/Who am I listening to? Who is this? Whats playing? Whos playing? What album is this?

NOTE: Song By Voice commands are available for tracks stored in the HDD or iPod.

Rear Radio Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Rear audio on* Rear audio off* Rear radio on* Rear radio off* Rear radio select FM1 Rear radio select FM2 Rear radio select AM Rear radio tune to # FM

(#: frequency. Example Radio 95.5 FM)

Rear radio tune to # AM (#: frequency. Example Radio 1020 AM)

Rear radio seek up Rear radio seek down Rear radio next station Rear radio preset # (#: 1-6) Rear radio FM preset # (#: 1-6) Rear radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6) Rear radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6) Rear radio AM preset # (#: 1-6)

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

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Rear XM channel # (#: 1-255) Rear XM channel up Rear XM channel down Rear XM category up Rear XM category down Rear XM preset # (#: 1-6) Rear XM1 preset # (#: 1-6) Rear XM2 preset # (#: 1-6) Rear XM scan* Rear XM category scan* Rear XM channel scan* Rear XM category mode Rear XM channel mode

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

NOTE: Radio volume levels cannot be controlled using voice control. Use the buttons on your steering wheel. See your Owners Manual for more information.

Rear CD Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Rear CD play Rear CD play track # (#: 1-30) Rear CD skip forward Rear CD skip back Rear CD track random* Rear CD track repeat* Rear CD track scan* Rear CD normal play (resumes

Play from the random-, repeat-, or scan-play)

Rear CD folder up Rear CD folder down Rear CD folder random* Rear CD folder repeat* Rear CD folder scan*

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

Rear DVD Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Rear DVD play Rear DVD pause Rear DVD title up Rear DVD title down Rear DVD chapter up Rear DVD chapter down Rear DVD title # (#: 1-30) Rear DVD chapter # (#: 1-30) Rear DVD title #1 chap. #2 (#1, #2:

1-30) Rear DVD play track # (#: 1-30) Rear DVD skip forward Rear DVD skip back Rear DVD track random* Rear DVD track repeat* Rear DVD track scan* Rear DVD normal play (resumes

Play from the random-, repeat-, or scan-play)

Rear DVD folder random* Rear DVD folder repeat* Rear DVD folder scan*

Rear radio auto select* Rear radio scan* Rear radio select XM1 Rear radio select XM2

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

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Rear HDD Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Rear HDD play Rear HDD skip forward Rear HDD skip back Rear HDD album up Rear HDD album down Rear HDD genre up Rear HDD genre down Rear HDD artist up Rear HDD artist down Rear HDD track up Rear HDD track down Rear HDD playlist up Rear HDD playlist down Rear HDD track random* Rear HDD track repeat* Rear HDD track scan* Rear HDD normal play (resumes

Play from the random-, repeat-, or scan-play)

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

Rear iPod Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Rear iPod play Rear iPod skip forward Rear iPod skip back Rear iPod track shuffle* Rear iPod album shuffle* Rear iPod track repeat* Rear iPod normal play (resumes

Play from the shuffle- or repeat- play)

* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off, so the action that occurs may not match the command you speak.

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Rear AUX Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.

Rear AUX play (or Auxiliary play)

Cellular Phone Commands The system accepts these commands only on the Cellular phone screens.

Call # or name (voice tag)

SETUP Screen (Main Setup) Commands The system accepts these commands on the SETUP screen (Main Setup). (For the SETUP screen (Other), simply say what is written on the screen, and follow the voice prompts)

Brightness up Brightness down Brightness minimum/min. Brightness maximum/max. Contrast up Contrast down Contrast minimum/min. Contrast maximum/max. Black level up Black level down Black level minimum/min. Black level maximum/max. Volume up Volume down Volume minimum/min. Volume maximum/max. Volume off Interface dial feedback off Interface dial feedback auto Interface dial feedback on

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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).

Next (or Down) Previous (or Up) Return OK (except at the Disclaimer screen) Delete

On-Screen Spelling Assist 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 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.

NOTE: 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.

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.

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Letters Assist Definitions:

Say Or say ... Say Or say ... Say Or say ... Say Or say ... A Alpha/Apple H Hotel/Henry O Oscar V Victor B Bravo/Boy I India/Igloo P Papa/Paul W Whiskey/William C Charlie J Juliet/John Q Quebec/Queen X X-ray D Delta/Dog K Kilo/King R Romeo/Robert Y Yankee/Yellow E Echo/Edward L Lima/Larry S Sierra/Sam Z Zulu/Zebra F Foxtrot/Frank M Mike/Mary T Tango/Tom G Golf/George N November/Nancy U Uniform/Uncle

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Symbol Assist Definitions:

NOTE: The term grave (used for symbols , , , and ) is pronounced like save.

Symbols Say ... or Symbol ... Symbols Say ... or Symbol ... Symbols Say ... or Symbol ... A grave I circumflex _ Underscore A circumflex I umlaut ` Back quote A umlaut O circumflex , Comma C cedilla U grave . Dot E grave U circumflex ? Question mark E acute U umlaut : Colon E circumflex @ At sign ; Semicolon E umlaut ^ Caret + Plus I grave * Asterisk

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Numbers and Additional Symbol Assist Definitions:

Numbers Say ... or Number ... Symbols Say ... or Symbol ... Symbols Say ... or Symbol ...

1 One - Hyphen ~ Tilde 2 Two ! Exclamation point / Slash 3 Three Double quote < Less than 4 Four # Pound > Greater than 5 Five $ Dollar { Open brace 6 Six % Percent } Close brace 7 Seven & Ampersand Enter 8 Eight Apostrophe 9 Nine ( Open parenthesis 0 Zero ) Close parenthesis

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A

Accessing the Address Book List .....96 Acura Automobile Client

Service ......................................132 AcuraLink Messages .......................80 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic ..........23 AcuraLink Weather.........................82 AcuraLink/Messages .....................120 Add to Address Book ......................52 Add to Dest. List.............................52 Adding Waypoint............................76 Address ..............................28, 29, 97 Address Book .....................28, 34, 95 Address Book PIN ........................100 Advanced .......................................39 AUDIO button ................................11 Auto Daylight ...............................114 Auto Service...................................39 Auto Time Zone............................115 AUX Commands ..........................170 Avoid Streets ..................................75

B

BACK button..................................13 Banking..........................................39 Basic Settings ...............................104 Black Level ....................................94

Bluetooth Audio Commands ...... 170 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.......... 19 Breadcrumbs...................... 20, 56, 71 Brightness ..................................... 94 By Address .................................... 29 By Address Book ........................... 34 By Coordinate................................ 44 By Go Home 1 or 2 ........................ 51 By Intersection............................... 46 By Map Input................................. 46 By Place Category.......................... 37 By Place Name .............................. 36 By Place Phone Number ................. 43 By Previous Destination ................. 35 By ZAGAT 2009 ........................ 43

C

Calculator ...................................... 90 Calendar .................................. 19, 88 Call ......................................... 19, 52 CANCEL button ............................ 10 Cancel Route ........................... 59, 75 Category............................ 28, 37, 98 Cellular Phone ............................... 81 Cellular Phone Commands............ 173 Change Route Preference.......... 53, 75 Change State............................ 29, 46 Changing the Route........................ 74

Changing Your Destination............. 78 City ......................................... 30, 48 City Vicinity .................................. 41 Clear Personal Data ...................... 123 Client Assistance.......................... 132 Climate Control Commands.......... 166 Clock Adjustment ........................ 114 Color........................................... 117 Community.................................... 39 Continental USA............................ 50 Contrast......................................... 94 Convert (Unit)................................ 90 Correct Vehicle Position ............... 116 Coverage Areas............................ 134 Current Location ...................... 21, 64 Current Position ....................... 47, 97 Current Street................................... 6

D

Database Limitations .................... 130 Delete Previous Destinations......... 101 Delete Waypoints........................... 77 Destination ........................ 28, 52, 78 Destination Icon............................. 67 Destination List.............................. 77 Destination Map............................. 54 Detailed Coverage Areas ...... 134, 139 Detour ........................................... 75

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Directions.......................................59 Disc Commands............................168 Display Mode button.......................11 Driving to Your Destination.............52

E

Edit Avoid Area............................110 Edit Waypoint Search Area............112 Edit/Delete Address ..................97, 99 Emergency .....................................39 Entering a Destination .....................28 Entering an Address ........................96 Entering Security Code..................127 Entering the Street Number..............34 Entering Your Schedule...................89 Error Message...............................159 Exit Info .........................................60

F

Fav. Subcategory ............................38 Find Nearest ...................................59 Find Place Commands...................165 Frequently Asked Questions ..........151

G

General Commands.......................163

Getting Started............................... 10 Global Commands........................ 163 Glossary ...................................... 160 Go Home 1 or 2 ....................... 28, 51 Go Home 1 PIN ........................... 101 Go Home 2 PIN ........................... 101 Going Off the Route ....................... 71 GPS Initialization......................... 127 Guidance Menu........................ 58, 59 Guidance Mode............................ 113 Guidance Screen ............................ 57 Guidance Screen Interruption........ 114

H

HDD Commands.......................... 168 Home Address ............................... 99 Hotel/Motel (Lodging) ................... 39

I

Icon Bar ........................................ 62 Incident Icons ................................ 68 INFO button ............................ 10, 81 INFO Screen (Main Info.)............... 81 INFO Screen (Other) ...................... 88 Interface Dial ................................. 11 Interface Dial Feedback .................. 95 Interface Dial knob......................... 11

Intersection .............................. 29, 46 iPod Commands........................... 169

K

Key to ZAGAT Ratings .................. 92

L

Landmark Icons ............................. 67 Language..................................... 120 Leisure .......................................... 39 Lodging (Hotel/Motel).................... 39 Lower Display ............................... 12

M

Map Color ................................... 117 Map Coverage.............................. 134 Map Data Update Status ................. 92 Map Display Commands............... 164 Map Information ...................... 59, 61 Map Input................................ 29, 46 Map Legend................................... 65 Map Matching.............................. 128 Map Menu ..................................... 58 Map Orientation ............................. 63 Map Scale...................................... 66 Map Scale Commands .................. 164

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Map Screen ..............................20, 56 MAP/GUIDE button .................10, 57 MENU button .................................10 Menu Color ..................................118 Messages........................................80 Microphone ....................................13 Multi-view Rear Camera ...............125 Music Search ................................102

N

Name .......................................28, 36 Navigation Commands ..................163 New Messages ................................58

O

Off-road Tracking ...................71, 115 On-Screen Commands...................174 On-Screen Spelling Assist .............174

P

Personal Information .......................95 Phone Number ..........................28, 43 Phonetic Modification ...................103 PIN Number .................................100 Place Name ..................28, 36, 41, 97

Previous Destination ............. 28, 35, 97, 101

R

Radar Map..................................... 84 Radio Commands......................... 167 Read List ................................. 40, 84 Rear CD Commands..................... 171 Rear DVD Commands.................. 171 Rear HDD Commands.................. 172 Rear iPod Commands ................... 173 Rear Radio Commands ................. 170 Recalculation ......................... 71, 105 Reporting Errors .......................... 132 Rerouting .................................... 105 Reset Factory Default ................... 123 Restaurant ............................... 39, 40 Roadside Assistance ....................... 92 Route .......................... 52, 54, 71, 74 Route Commands......................... 166 Route Preference............................ 53 Routing & Guidance..................... 105

S

Save Current Location .................... 64 Scenic Road Information ................ 90 Schedule........................................ 89

Screen ........................................... 12 Search by Keyword ........................ 42 Security Code .............................. 127 Selecting the City ..................... 30, 48 Selecting the State .................... 29, 46 Selecting the Street................... 32, 46 SETUP Screen (Main Setup)........... 94 SETUP Screen (Main Setup)

Commands................................ 173 SETUP Screen (Other) ................. 102 Shopping ....................................... 39 Show Icon on Map ......................... 62 Show Wallpaper............................. 93 Single-screen Mode........................ 61 Song By Voice ......................... 102 Song By Voice Commands........ 170 Sort by Distance to Travel............... 41 Split-screen Mode .......................... 61 State .................................. 29, 46, 49 Street....................................... 32, 46 Street Name Guidance .................. 113 Switching Display Mode....... 118, 119 System Controls ............................. 10 System Function Diagram............... 27 System Information ........................ 91 System Initialization..................... 127 System Limitations....................... 129 System Setup ................................. 94

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System Start-up...............................18 System/Device Information .............91

T

TALK button ..................................13 Time Adjustment ..........................115 Traffic ......................................22, 23 Traffic & Weather Status ...............124 Traffic Display Legend....................22 Traffic Incidents..................25, 58, 82 Traffic Rerouting ....................73, 110 Travel ............................................39 Troubleshooting............................159

U

Unit Conversion..............................90 Units (mile or km).........................104 Unverified Area Routing ...............107 Unverified Street...............................6 Update DVD.................................133 Using the Voice Control System ......14

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Vehicle.........................................115 Verified Street ..................................6 View Routes ...................................53

Visiting Your Dealer .................... 133 Voice ............................................ 58 Voice Command Index ................. 163 Voice Control Basics...................... 13 Voice Guidance ............................. 55 Voice Help .................................... 86 Voice Recognition Feedback......... 104 Voice Recognition, Improving ........ 14 Volume ......................................... 95

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Wallpaper .................................... 121 Warning Icon................................. 85 Warning List.................................. 83 Warning Map................................. 84 Waypoints ..................................... 76 Weather................................... 68, 82 Weather Forecast ........................... 83 Weather Icons.......................... 68, 85 Weather Info............................ 58, 82

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