Table of Contents Introduction ..................................4 Entering a Destination .............. 21 By Address Book...........................41 Manual Overview ............................4 System Overview ............................4 Accessories Precautions ..................5 Important Safety Information ..........5 Map Overview .................................6 By Address ....................................22 Adding Addresses to the Personal Address Book................................
Table of Contents Icon Options .................................... 56 Going Off the Route ......................58 Off-road Tracking..........................58 Viewing/Saving the Current Location......................................59 Pop-ups and Disclaimers ...............60 Changing the Route .......................61 Change Route By Screen ................. 61 Waypoints ........................................ 61 Reroute: Avoid Streets ..................... 63 Reroute: Detour.........................
Table of Contents Acura Automobile Client Services ....................................101 Visiting Your Dealer ...................102 Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD .........................................102 Changing the DVD ......................103 PC Card .......................................103 Coverage Areas.........................104 Map Coverage .............................104 U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas....... 104 Canada Detailed Coverage Areas ..........................................
Main Menu Introduction Manual Overview System 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. 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. • Entering a Destination - How to enter an address or locate a point of interest (POI).
Main Menu Introduction Accessories Precautions Important Safety Information If you have rear window tinting installed, be aware that if the tint has metallic properties, it can seriously degrade or prevent GPS reception. This is because the GPS antenna is located under the rear window beneath the rear shelf. The navigation system can distract your attention from the road if you focus on the screen or operate the system’s controls while driving.
Main Menu Introduction 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 97). Therefore, you must verify the audio and visual route information provided by the system by carefully observing the roadway, signs and signals, etc.
Main Menu Introduction Verified streets (dark colored) Unverified streets (light colored) 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 on daytime map screen as black or red, such as interstate freeways. Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown.
Main Menu User Agreement In using this DVD “Satellite Linked Navigation System” (the “DVD”), which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. software, ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC. software, NAVTEQ database contents, INFO USA CORPORATION database, ZAGAT SURVEY database contents, and ZENRIN CO. database contents (hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”), you are bound by the terms and conditions set forth below. By using your copy of the DVD, you have expressed your Agreement to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Main Menu User Agreement • The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the original purchaser. • The use of oil company logos in the display are for your information and convenience, and in no way implies any sponsorship, approval or endorsement of these companies, or their products. The logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
Main Menu Getting Started System Controls Driver’s Temperature Time (set by navigation system) Passenger’s Temperature Upper Display MAP/ GUIDE button MENU button SET UP button CANCEL button Screen ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT) buttons INFO button Joystick 10 Navigation System 2008 TSX MAP/GUIDE button Displays the map. When on a route, switches between the map and guidance screens. See page 18 or 48. MENU button Displays the Enter destination by screen. When on a route, displays the Change route by screen.
Main Menu Getting Started INFO button Displays the screen for selecting Roadside Assistance, Voice Command Help, Calendar, Map Legend, Calculator and Key to Zagat Ratings. See page 66. Joystick Moves left, right, up and down, to move the highlighting around the display, to scroll through lists, or to look around a displayed map. After making a selection in a menu or list, push in on the joystick to enter the selection into the system.
Main Menu Getting Started Voice Control Basics Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio system and the climate control system. The voice control system uses the NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone near the map light on the ceiling.
Main Menu Getting Started Using the Voice Control System You should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entry using the joystick as a “back-up” method of entry. Most of the system’s functions can be controlled by voice commands activated with the NAVI TALK button. To control your navigation system by voice: • Press and release the NAVI TALK button. • Wait for the beep. • Give a voice command.
Main Menu Getting Started • Close the windows and the sunroof. • After pressing and releasing the NAVI TALK button, wait for the beep, then give a voice command. • Give a voice command in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words. • If the system cannot recognize your command because of background noise, speak louder. • If more than one person is speaking at the same time, the system may misinterpret your command.
Main Menu Getting Started Using the On-screen Keyboard The names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard symbols, see page 130. When the system needs input from you, the display changes to a keyboard. Use the displayed letters to enter the information. Enter each letter by one of the following methods: • Using the voice control system, say the desired letter on the screen. • Move the highlighting to the desired letter using the joystick, then push in on the joystick.
Main Menu Getting Started Each entered letter will appear at the top of the display. Say or select Space to enter a space between words. Say or select Delete to erase a letter entered incorrectly. You can choose to have your keyboard displayed in alphabetized format as shown below: Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® If you have a Bluetooth compatible cell phone that is “paired,” then CALL on the Calculate route to screen is enabled.
Main Menu Getting Started System Start-up When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it takes several seconds for the navigation system to boot up. The first screen to appear is the navigation system globe screen. The screen then changes to the Disclaimer screen: Read this disclaimer carefully so you understand it before continuing. Push in on the joystick, or touch OK, and the map screen will appear on the display. The “OK” cannot be activated by voice.
Main Menu Getting Started Map Screen Legend Map Orientation (see page 53) Landmark Icon (see page 54) “Breadcrumbs” (see Off-road Tracking on page 58) “North Up” “Heading Up” GPS Signal Strength : Best Reception : Good Reception Missing: Poor/No Reception Hospital School Grocery Store Restaurant Gas Station ATM Hotel/Lodging Parking Lot Parking Garage Post Office Streets (see Map Overview on page 6) Red: Interstates or Freeways Black: Verified Streets Light Brown: Unverified Streets ICON But
Main Menu Getting Started Map Screen Description Zoom In/Out Use the ZOOM buttons to change the scale of the map. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a wide area view. After changing the scale, give the system a few moments to update the display. Map Scrolling To view other areas on the map, move the joystick left, right, up, or down. The map will shift in that direction. To return the map to your current location, press either the MAP/GUIDE, the CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button.
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Main Menu Entering a Destination When you press the MENU button, the display changes to: Address (see page 22) This selection requires you to enter the city (and possibly the state), and the address that you want to go to. Intersection (see page 26) 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.
Main Menu Entering a Destination By Address After you select Address from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to: NOTE: If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first. Selecting the State or Province The state you are in is displayed at the top of the screen. If your desired destination is in another state, select Change State.
Main Menu Entering a Destination To enter the city name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO Spell Mode on the Say city name screen, and the display will change to the Enter city name screen. Say the city name by saying individual letters, one at a time. The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you.
Main Menu Entering a Destination If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the name of the city. Most of the cities and towns for that state are listed. Listings of cities and towns in the nondetailed coverage area may have an asterisk “*” next to their names. If you select one, no detailed street data is available, and an address cannot be entered. Try entering the street first, and then select the city if available. Select View Dest.
Main Menu Entering a Destination The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you “Please select the number of the input letter from the list” and the following pop-up box will appear: By Touch Control: After you have selected the city, or if you selected Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter street name screen.
Main Menu Entering a Destination 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 on-screen keyboard to enter the street number. If you try to enter a number outside that range, you will be shown an error message.
Main Menu Entering a Destination 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 86. 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.
Main Menu Entering a Destination The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you “Please select the number of the input letter from the list” and the following pop-up box will appear: By Touch Control: Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the city.
Main Menu Entering a Destination Selecting the Street By Voice Control: After you have selected the city, or if you say “Street” on the Find intersection by screen, the display changes to the Say street name screen. Say the street name and the searching will begin. Say the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, one at a time. The system has a talk back function. If your voice spelling is not recognized, the system will talk back to you.
Main Menu Entering a Destination By Touch Control: After you have selected the city, or if you select Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter street name screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter one of the names (like ELM or 42ND) of the intersecting streets. To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-10). For U.S. highways, use US (US-18). For state highways, use the two character state designation (CA-101).
Main Menu Entering a Destination By Places After you select Places from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to: There are four ways to find a place or point of interest (POI), by Category, Name, Phone Number, or ZAGAT 2007. Let’s assume you want to find a coffee shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.” • If you know the phone number of the coffee shop, select Phone Number, then enter the 10-digit number with area code. This is the quickest way to find it.
Main Menu Entering a Destination Auto Service The subcategories are: Acura Dealers, Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc. Banking The subcategories are: ATM, Bank, etc. Community The subcategories are: City Hall, Civic/ Community Center, Convention/ Exhibition Center, Court House, Higher Education, Library, Post Office, School, etc. Restaurant This category is broken down into types of food, giving you a selection by each type: All Types, American, French, Japanese, etc.
Main Menu Entering a Destination Shopping The subcategories are: All Shopping, Accessories/Jewelry, Auto Parts & Electronics, Books/Music/Video, Clothing, Groceries, Home Improvement, Mall/Department Store, Office Supplies/Electronics, Pharmacy/ Drug Store, Pet Food/Supplies, Sewing/ Linen, Shoes/Bags, Sporting Goods, and Toys/Arts/Crafts. Tip: When trying to find a specific shopping store, select the category All Shopping. Some stores may not be in the right category.
Main Menu Entering a Destination If you see your desired place, select it from the list. If not, scroll through the list to find the desired place. If you select the City Vicinity option, the Enter city name screen appears. Enter the name of the city using the onscreen keyboard. 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.
Main Menu Entering a Destination Place Name When you select this option, the display changes to Enter a place name screen. Enter your selection, using the onscreen keyboard. Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 43). Finding the Place by Name The Name option allows you to enter the name of a business, and then shows you a list of businesses with the same or similar names to select from.
Main Menu Entering a Destination When you select a sorting method, the list of restaurants will appear. You can see the survey for a listed item by selecting the “Z” icon, 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 43). NOTE: See Key to Zagat Ratings on page 70 for details on the key to ratings.
Main Menu Entering a Destination The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick. Showing the Map of City With the City selection, the display changes to the Enter city name screen. NOTE: The address of the road segment will be displayed on the 1/20, 1/8, 1/4, or 1/2 mile (80, 200, 400, or 800 meter) scale map. 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.
Main Menu Entering a Destination Move the cross hairs to the desired destination, then push in on the joystick. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen. Showing the Map of Continental USA With the Continental USA selection, the display changes to: The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick. The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick.
Main Menu Entering a Destination By Previous Destinations Every time you route to a destination, that destination is saved by the system. Up to 50 destinations can be stored. Select Previous Destinations from the Enter destination by screen to choose one of those destinations. After you select Previous Destinations, the display lists the last 50 destinations entered, with the most recent appearing first.
Main Menu Entering a Destination Editing Today’s Destination List If you change your plans, you can modify the Today’s Destination list order by distance, or by order of entry. Say or select Entry to sort the list by the entry order, and say or select Distance to sort the list by the distance order. To delete a destination, say or select Delete and the display changes to Select a destination to delete screen.
Main Menu Entering a Destination NOTE: When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destination list entries are stored to the Previous Destination list, beginning with the date (e.g., item 1 shown below). This entry contains all the destinations that were included in the Today’s Destinations itinerary. This allows you to re-select the entire Today’s Destinations content at a later date. By Address Book This selection allows you to choose a personal address entry for a destination.
Main Menu Entering a Destination Adding Addresses to the Personal Address Book There are two ways to enter addresses to the personal Address Book: • Entering them in the personal Address Book feature in Setup (see page 75). • Adding them in the Address Book directly from the Calculate route to screen (see page 43). NOTE: • Destinations chosen from the Address Book do not show up in Previous Destinations. • Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Driving to Your Destination Calculate Route to Screen A route typically has three phases. • Initial route calculation (Calculate route to screen) (see page 43) 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 41. • Change the route while en route (see page 61). • Resume the route when restarting the engine (see Continue Trip Screen on page 65).
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Changing the Routing Method The system lets you select the way you want to drive to your destination. Select the desired method using the CHANGE METHOD scroll bar back ( ) or forward ( ) buttons. The following methods are available to change after you have set a destination: While on a map screen, press the MENU button. The Change route by screen will be displayed.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Viewing the Routes Touching View Routes allows you to scroll through and view the various routes (Direct, Easy, Maximize Freeways, etc.) to your destination. If you select View Routes, the display changes to: NOTE: • It may take several minutes (the system displays an hour glass while it is calculating) to show all route methods, and it is not unusual for the different methods to pick the same route. Voice commands cannot be used while the system is calculating.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination After calculating the route with the new method, the system displays a map of your current location. The calculated route will be highlighted as a blue line, and a voice prompt will tell you how to proceed along the highlighted route. Touch Voice to have the guidance repeated. Viewing the Destination Map Touching View Dest. Map displays a map of the destination vicinity. Press the CANCEL or NAVI BACK button to return.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Guidance Prompts As you get near the maneuver, you will hear a voice reminder, and see a pop-up window showing you the maneuver. The number of reminders that you will hear before a maneuver is determined by Guidance Prompts in Setup on page 74. “Vector line” (unverified routing off) With the factory default (Normal), typically you will hear two prompts: • The first is about 1/4 mile from the maneuver. • The final prompt is close to your actual turn.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Map Features Dark Green: Park Light Blue: Hospital Brown: Shopping Mall Light Brown: Indian Reservation Green: Golf Course Map Screen Legend Time to Destination (see page 50) Distance to Destination (see page 50) Direction of Destination (When on route) (see page 50) Map Orientation (see page 53) Waypoint (When on route) (see page 61) NOTE: If you move the joystick over an area (map features shown above), the name is displayed on the screen.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination 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.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination 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 34).
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Exit Info (Freeway Exit Information) You can search freeway exit information and add new destinations or waypoints to the calculated route as a new destination or waypoint. The exit info icon (“i” icon) on the right end of the items in the direction list indicates that there is freeway exit information available. Say or select Exit Info., and choose the exit and place to set as a new destination or waypoint.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Map Scale Use the ZOOM buttons or a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 125) to change the scale of the map. Zooming in increases the detail, while zooming out gives you a view of a wider area. After changing the scale, give the system a few moments to update the display. Functions available at various map scales Map Scale (English and Metric) For selecting units, see page 91.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination 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). “North Up” “Heading Up” Touch the Map Orientation icon on the map screen to switch between the available orientation, or say “Display heading up” or “Display north up.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Destination Icon Landmark Icons The destination icon only shows the approximate location of the destination. This occurs because a city block can have as many as 100 possible addresses (for example, the 1400 block is followed by the 1500 block.) Since most cities use only a portion of the 100 possible addresses (for example, in the 1400 block, the addresses may only go up to 1425 before the 1500 block starts).
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination For some icons you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Honda 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.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Showing Icons on the Map Touching the ICON button on the map screen displays the following screen: The screen consists of the following items: Icon Bar (row of icon symbols) The icon bar allows you to manually select the icons that are displayed on the map (see page 54 for a list of these icons). In the screen above, both gas station and restaurants are selected. Touch the icons to select (goes blue) or remove them (symbol is gray).
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination For instance, let’s assume that your hospital is not displayed on the map, and you want to make sure that your settings are correct. You would do the following: • First you would ensure that the “OTHER ICON” button on the Icon bar is blue (See Icon Bar above). In the example above, 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 to select it so it appears as below.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Going Off the Route Off-road Tracking If you leave the calculated route, “Recalculating...” is displayed at the top of the screen. The system will recalculate the route from your current location and direction to the desired destination then give you a new route instruction. This is done automatically if you have set Rerouting to Automatic on the Setup screen (second) (see page 81). If you drive more than half a mile from a mapped road, “Not on a digitized road.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Viewing/Saving the Current Location Whenever you are on a map screen, you can always obtain your current location either by touching the Vehicle Position icon 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.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Pop-ups and Disclaimers When you say “OK” in the Calculate Route to screen, or if you change your route, the system checks your route and provides you with “pop-up” messages for the following situation: • Your route takes you into an area that you previously set as an “Avoid Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on page 86). 60 Navigation System • Your route passes near an unverified area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 82).
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Changing the Route While on route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different destination, or cancel your current destination. To change your present route, you can do any of the following: Choose a different destination (other methods): • Saying, “Find nearest...” to find a POI (page 64). • Saying, “Go home” (page 64). • Using the joystick to select a different POI or address on the map (page 64).
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination When you enter waypoints, they appear on the map screen as small red flags numbered 1-5. Adding Waypoints From the Change route by screen, if you say or select Search Places on Route, then the Select a search method screen is displayed. Select either Places Along the Route or Places Around the Destination. From Places Around the Destination, the system displays matches in a spiral pattern outward from the destination.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Deleting Waypoints From the Change route by screen, if you say “Delete” or select Delete, then the Select a waypoint to delete screen is displayed. Say the line number of the waypoint(s) you wish to delete, or select them by using the joystick. Say or select Done to return to the map screen. Reroute: Avoid Streets From the Change route by screen, if you say or select Avoid Streets, the system displays a list of streets that will get you to your destination.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination Cancel Current Route Cancels the current route (and any waypoints) and returns you to the map screen. Changing Your Destination Back to Current Route Returns you to the original map screen. 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 126.
Main Menu Driving to Your Destination With the desired address displayed, push in on the joystick. The Calculate route to screen is displayed. Say or select OK. Say or select either Set as New Destination or Set as Waypoint on the pop-up screen. The system will return to the map screen, and recalculate the route to your new destination or waypoint. NOTE: When you scroll the map screen while on route to a destination, some voice controls will not function.
Main Menu Information Features Information Screen Roadside Assistance Voice Command Help When you say “Information” or press the INFO button, the display changes to: An Acura Roadside Assistance number is provided as a courtesy to Acura clients. If you have a “paired” Bluetooth phone, then you can call the nearest Acura Roadside Assistance by using your system. Select CALL, and then select Yes on the confirmation screen.
Main Menu Information Features 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 out. Press Stop to stop the reading. When you make a selection, you will see the help commands that can be used with the voice control. You can say or select Read List, and the system will read the list to you.
Main Menu Information Features You can scroll through the calendar day by day by pushing the joystick or select the day by voice. To change the month, say “Next” or “Previous,” use the ZOOM buttons, or touch the triangles at the top of the screen. Entering Your Schedule Set your schedule by selecting the day on the calendar, and the display changes to: 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.
Main Menu Information Features Delete From the Calendar screen, select the date of the schedule you wish to remove. To remove the schedule, say or select Delete. Done Once you have finished entering the schedule, say or select Done. The Calendar screen is re-displayed and a message icon appears. NOTE: • You can only enter one message per day. • A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the schedule. • To re-activate a previous message, turn the Reminder setting from Off to On.
Main Menu Information Features Unit Conversion To perform a conversion: 1. Enter a numeric value to be converted (for example, 100). 2. Select the type of unit you want to convert (for example, weight). The screen for that conversion type appears (see illustration in step 3). 3. Select the base unit (like pounds) that you wish to convert to some other unit. So, in the example below, 100 lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05 ton (US), etc.
Main Menu Information Features Use the joystick or touch the scroll bar to scroll through the Key to Zagat Ratings screens.
Main Menu System Set-up Setup Mode Setup Screen (first) The Setup function consists of two different screens that allow you to change and update information in the system. To display the Setup screens, use the voice control system and say “Setup,” or press the SET UP button. To change it to another Setup screen, say or select More in the upper right corner of the screen.
Main Menu System Set-up Display There are two screen display modes: Day Mode Night Mode Day and Night. The recommended setting is Auto, which automatically switches the screen between Day and Night modes as you turn the headlights on or off. You can select Day or Night mode to override the Auto mode. This is a useful feature for driver’s that like to use headlights during the day, and want to temporarily override Night mode. However, the screen in Day mode will be extremely bright at night.
Main Menu System Set-up Guidance Prompts While you drive to your destination, the system displays and announces guidance prompts for your next maneuver. This setting allows you to adjust the number of guidance prompts before each maneuver. The settings Min, Normal, and Max are described below. The factory default is Normal, so you can adequately prepare for the next maneuver. If you wish to change the number of guidance prompts, select your preferred setting, as shown in the following table.
Main Menu System Set-up Personal Information From the Setup screen (second), say or select Personal Information and the following screen appears: 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 79).
Main Menu System Set-up Entering an Address Book After you select User 1 or User 2, your Address Book list appears: 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.). Select New Address in the upper right corner on the screen when beginning to build your Address Book list.
Main Menu System Set-up Places - Allows you to select one of the Point of Interest (POI) locations already stored in the system as one of your personal addresses. This operation is the same as selecting Places from the Enter destination by screen (see page 31). Edit Phone Number You can enter the telephone number of the address. If the address was chosen with Places, and it has a telephone number, that number is entered automatically.
Main Menu System Set-up NOTE: You may have up to 100 categories. These are shared between User 1 and User 2. The system will then display everything that you have entered. If all the information is correct, say or select Done. This will return you to the Address Book list. Edit/Delete an Address This feature allows you to select an address to edit or delete. Once an address is selected, choose the appropriate function.
Main Menu System Set-up 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.
Main Menu System Set-up Go Home PIN 1. Select Go Home 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. Previous Destinations Allows you to delete some or all of your previous destinations. 1. Select this option, and the display changes to: 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” at the map screen, or select Go Home on the Enter destination by screen.
Main Menu System Set-up Routing & Guidance From the Setup screen (second), 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.
Main Menu System Set-up Unverified Area Routing Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when on route to a destination (see Map Overview on page 6). The chart below illustrates the routing differences with this setting On or Off. Unverified Area Routing: Off (factory default) Unverified Area Routing: On 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.
Main Menu System Set-up Unverified Area Routing When driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not using “unverified” roads. You make this choice in Setup screen (second). The next few pages contain an example of a route to a destination in an unverified area explaining the routing differences found in unverified areas. Unverified Area Routing “Off” Unverified Area Routing “On” With Unverified Area Routing Off, the system tries to use verified roads whenever possible.
Main Menu System Set-up With Unverified Area Routing Off, the driver chose to take a shortcut, and avoid the long route. The moment you enter an unverified street, a caution box appears on the screen, and is read by the voice. This lets you know that you are about to enter an unverified area and that you will be following a dotted “vector line” that points to your destination. Unverified Area Routing “Off” With Unverified Area Routing On, a caution box appears on the screen and is read by the voice.
Main Menu System Set-up 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.
Main Menu System Set-up 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.
Main Menu System Set-up NOTE: The maximum size of the “Avoid area” is 1/4 of the navigation display screen regardless of the map scale setting. 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 60. Say or select Done to return to the Edit area screen. When you return, the “Vicinity” field is automatically filled in by the system. Re-edit the area “Name” if desired.
Main Menu System Set-up Edit Waypoint Search Area When driving on route to your destination, you can select a temporary destination “waypoint” (marked with a small flag on the map) along your route for gas, a restaurant, or other POI. When you resume your trip from the “waypoint,” the system continues the trip to your original destination. To use this feature, see Waypoints on page 61.
Main Menu System Set-up Guidance Mode Allows you to select the guidance display mode: Single Screen or Split Screen. Vehicle From the Setup screen (second), say or select Vehicle and the following screen appears: To get to Guidance Mode from the Setup screen, select in sequence, “More”, “Routing & Guidance”, and “Guidance Mode”. The factory default is Single Screen. NOTE: The Guidance Mode can also be selected on the Icon Selection screen. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 56.
Main Menu System Set-up 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.
Main Menu System Set-up System Information Basic Settings From the Setup screen (second), say or select System Information and the following screen appears: From the Setup screen (second), say or select Basic Settings and the following screen appears: Keyboard Layout Allows you to select the displayed keypad screen: Alphabet or QWERTY. Units (mile or km) Allows you to select the units for the entire system (mile or km).
Main Menu System Set-up Clock Adjustment From the Setup screen (second), say or select Clock Adjustment and the following screen appears: This screen allows you to set or adjust the following: • Auto Daylight Savings Time (Default = ON) • Auto Time Zone by GPS (Default = ON) • DST Selection (Change DST schedule) Auto Daylight Saving Time Sets automatic daylight saving time On or Off.
Main Menu System Set-up Auto Time Zone by GPS 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.
Main Menu System Set-up Color From the Setup screen (second), say or select Color and the following screen appears: 94 Navigation System Map Color Allows you to choose the map color from one of four colors for the Day and Night mode. Menu Color Allows you to choose the menu color from one of five colors for each Base and Window. Say or select Return to return to the previous screen. Say or select Return to return to the previous screen.
Main Menu System Initialization System Initialization Entering the Security Code If for any reason, you lose power to the navigation system (like the battery was disconnected), the navigation system will require initialization. Once completed, your system will be ready to use. If the battery goes dead or is disconnected for any reason, you will have to enter a security code for the navigation system before you can use it again.
Main Menu System Initialization 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 the navigation system finds the satellites properly, this box clears, and changes to the Disclaimer screen. If within ten minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your position, the following screen appears: Navigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS signal.
Main Menu System Limitations Although your navigation system is one of the most highly sophisticated pieces of equipment you will find in a modern automobile, you may find during its use, that it has certain limitations. The system uses signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) to aid in determining its current location. The GPS is operated by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Main Menu System Limitations 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.
Main Menu Database Limitations 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.
Main Menu Database Limitations • Traffic congestion • Travel time We assume no liability for any incident that may result from an error in the program, or from changed conditions not noted above. 100 Navigation System Copyrights • infoUSA-Data: Certain business data provided by infoUSA, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, Copyright © 2003, All Rights Reserved. • EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. 2003. All Rights Reserved. • ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright © [2003] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights reserved.
Main Menu Client Assistance 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 either online at: http://update.navteq.com/, or to Acura Client Services.
Main Menu Client Assistance 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.
Main Menu Client Assistance Changing the DVD 4. Push the Eject button. The DVD will automatically come out. NOTE: The system’s database is stored on a removable DVD. The system will not work without the DVD. Ensure the door remains closed at all times. 1. Remove the DVD while the ignition switch is in the Accessory (I) position or in the ON (II) position. 2. Locate the control unit. It is in the trunk. 3. Push the OPEN button. An error message will display on the screen. This is normal. 5.
Main Menu Coverage Areas Map Coverage U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas The system provides map coverage for the following 48 US states, and southern Canada. The US map coverage consists of accurately mapped (verified) metropolitan areas (in the following list), and a less accurate (unverified) rural database. Canada coverage consists of major metropolitan areas, and major roads connecting the metropolitan areas within about 100 miles north of the U.S. border.
Main Menu Coverage Areas Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Metro including Pasco and Manatee Counties Vero Beach Georgia Athens Atlanta Metro Augusta/Aiken Metro Macon Idaho Boise Sun Valley Ski Resorts Illinois Chicago Metro (to Wisconsin border) - including Lake County, IN and Dekalb County, IL East St.
Main Menu Coverage Areas Mississippi Biloxi/Gulfport Jackson Missouri Branson Columbia Kansas City (KS-MO) Metro including Platte County St Louis Metro (IL-MO) - including additional cities in Jefferson County Montana Billings Nebraska Lincoln (Lancaster County) Omaha Nevada Las Vegas Metro Reno/Lake Tahoe New Hampshire Manchester Nashua New Jersey Southern New Jersey - including Atlantic City/Cape May/Cumberland Metro Camden Metro Newark Metro Trenton Metro - including Ocean and Hunterdon Counties 106 Nav
Main Menu Coverage Areas Rhode Island Newport Providence Metro South Carolina Beaufort Charleston Columbia Greenville/Spartanburg - including additional cities in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties Myrtle Beach Metro Rock Hill Metro South Dakota Sioux Falls Tennessee Chattanooga Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol Knoxville/Farragut Metro Memphis Metro - including Desoto and Tunica Counties Nashville Texas Austin Metro Big Bend Bryan/College Station Corpus Christi Dallas/Fort Worth Metro - including additional
Main Menu Coverage Areas Oshkosh Racine Sheboygan Wausau Wyoming Cheyenne Jackson Ski Resorts Canada Detailed Coverage Areas NOTE: The blue colored city names are not included in the USA South DVD. To obtain coverage for cities listed in blue, you may purchase the Canada DVD (see Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on page 102). DVDs are not available at your dealer.
Main Menu Coverage Areas Fraser Valley Abbottsford Chilliwack Mission Victoria Capital Central Saanich Colwood Esquimalt Highlands Langford Metchosin North Saanich Oak Bay Saanich Sidney Sooke Victoria View Royal Squamish-Lillooet Whistler Kamloops MANITOBA East St Paul Headingley West St Paul Winnipeg NOVA SCOTIA Halifax (partial) ONTARIO Barrie Kingston Ottawa-Gatineau Stratford Dufferin Orangeville Durham Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Halton Burlington Halton Mills Milt
Main Menu Coverage Areas Wellington Guelph Puslinch York Aurora Ease Gwillimbury Georgina King Markham Newmarket Richmond Hill Vaughan Whitchurch-Stouffville Windsor Essex Lasalle Tecumseh Windsor 110 Navigation System 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
Main Menu Coverage Areas La Vallee-du-Richelieu Beloeil Caringnan Chambly Longueuil McMasterville Mont-St-Hilaire Otterburn Park St-Basile-le-Grand St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil Laval Laval Les Moulins Lachenaie Mascouche Terrebonne Longueuil Longueuil Montreal Montreal Rousillon Candiac Chateauguay Delson La Prairie Lery Ste-Catherine St-Constant Therese-de-Blainville Blainville Boisbriand Bois-des-Filion Lorraine Rosemere Ste-Therese Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hudson L’Ile-Cadieux L’Ile-Perrot Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perr
Main Menu Coverage Areas Morley Road from Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy Hwy-3/Crowsnest Hwy (at Medicine Hat) to Lethbridge Hwy-4 (at Lethbridge) to 1-15 (US 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/T
Main Menu Frequently Asked Questions Map, and Features, Voice Operation, Entering Addresses Problem Why does the Disclaimer screen need to be displayed every time I start the car? I am the only driver. The Setup or Information screen has “grayed out” items that I cannot select. Why? I tried entering an address, but the city or street could not be found. Is there any other way to route to the location? When I enter an address, some letters become grayed out.
Main Menu Frequently Asked Questions Problem When I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch to the night display mode. Why? The daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode, and it is hard to see. Why? During the day, I turned on the lights because it started to rain, but the screen went dark.
Main Menu Frequently Asked Questions Guidance, Routing Problem Solution The navi does not route me the same way I would go, or the way some other mapping program displays. Why is this? The navigation system attempts to generate the optimum route. See Changing the Routing Method on page 44. Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has been here for more than a year. The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. See page 112 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
Main Menu Frequently Asked Questions Problem Solution 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 58 and 89. How can I get rid of the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) from my screen? Go to “Vehicle” in the Setup screen (second), and set Off-road Tracking to Off, then return to the map. See page 89.
Main Menu Frequently Asked Questions Ordering a Navi DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations Problem Solution I want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one? You cannot obtain a new DVD from the dealer. See Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on page 102. I want to order a DVD. How can I determine the DVD version in my navigation system? The version is on the label of your DVD. It starts with “Ver:.” See Changing the DVD on page 103. I got a Navi DVD from a “friend,” but it does not work.
Main Menu Frequently Asked Questions Display, Accessories Problem The display appears dim when starting the car in real cold weather. Is there a problem? Solution No, this is normal, and will become brighter after a few minutes. Miscellaneous Other Questions Problem Solution My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one hour. Why is this? The clock is being automatically set based on your GPS location.
Main Menu Frequently Asked Questions Problem Solution The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no apparent reason. What can cause this? 1) You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see Auto Time Zone by GPS on page 93). 2) The navigation system does not, or incorrectly switches between standard and Daylight Savings Time.
Main Menu Troubleshooting Screen Error Message Navigation system is unable to acquire a proper GPS signal. Navigation unit door is open or No DVD disc is inserted. Please check system. No DVD disc. Please check system. Display temp is too high. System will shut down until display cools down. DVD disc reading error (unformatted). Please consult your dealer. Route has not been completed. Please try again from a different location. No alternate route found. Original route will be followed.
Main Menu Glossary 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 Setup screen (second). Database - This consists of the map data, and the POI (Points Of Interest) data stored on the DVD.
Main Menu Glossary 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 bottomshaded area. Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone used for receiving voice commands. It is located near the map light in the ceiling. MW - Maneuver Window.
Main Menu Glossary 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 on the map. Voice Control - See VR. VP - Vehicle Position. When in map mode, this circular icon shows the vehicle position on the map. Touch this icon to show the latitude, longitude, and elevation of your current position.
Main Menu Voice Command Index Global Commands The system accepts these commands on any screen.
Main Menu Voice Command Index Navigation Display Commands The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Main Menu Voice Command Index Find Place Commands The system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.
Main Menu Voice Command Index rental car agency resort rest area ski area tourist information train station travel agency truck stop restaurant (all restaurant types) American restaurant Californian restaurant Chinese restaurant continental restaurant fast food French restaurant German restaurant Greek restaurant Indian restaurant Italian restaurant Japanese restaurant Korean restaurant Mexican restaurant seafood restaurant Thai restaurant vegetarian restaurant Vietnamese restaurant Zagat restaurant other
Main Menu Voice Command Index Temperature Voice Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens. Temperature # degrees (#: 57-87 degrees F) Temperature up Temperature down Temperature max hot Temperature max cold Temperature balance Temperature dual mode on Temperature dual mode off Temperature dual mode* Driver temperature # degrees (#: 5787 degrees F) Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 57-87 degrees F) * Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.
Main Menu Voice Command Index CD Voice Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.
Main Menu Voice Command Index On-Screen Commands The system accepts these commands on any screen. There are over 100 onscreen commands. Just say what is written on the screen (this excludes keyboard letters, and listed items) Next (or “Down”) Previous (or “Up”) Return OK (except at Disclaimer screen) Delete Done On-Screen Commands Assist Say or touch the desired letter. When speaking the letters or using “spell mode,” you can substitute the name that represents each letter or symbol.
Main Menu Voice Command Index Symbol Assist Definitions NOTE: The term “grave” used for these keys (À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.
Main Menu Index A Accessing the Address Book List .....75 Acura Automobile Client Services .....................................101 Add to Today’s Destinations ......40, 43 Adding Destinations to the List ........40 Address ..............................21, 22, 76 Address Book .....................21, 41, 75 Address Book PIN ..........................79 Advanced .......................................33 Auto Daylight Saving Time .............92 Auto Service ...................................
Main Menu Index Editing Today’s Destination List ......40 Emergency .....................................32 Entering a Destination .....................21 Entering Address Book ....................76 Entering the Security Code ..............95 Entering the Street Number ..............26 Entering Your Schedule ...................68 Error Message...............................120 Exit Info .........................................51 F Find Place Commands ...................126 Frequently Asked Questions ....
Main Menu Index O Off-road Tracking .....................58, 89 On-Screen Commands ...................130 On-Screen Commands Assist .........130 On-Screen Keyboard .......................15 P PC Card........................................103 Personal Information .......................75 Phone Number ....................31, 35, 77 PIN Number ...................................79 Place Name ..............................33, 35 Place Name by Keyword .................33 Places ...............................
Main Menu Index Voice Recognition Feedback............91 Voice Recognition, Improving .........13 Volume ..........................................72 W Waypoints ................................61, 88 Z Zagat 2007 ...............................32, 35 ZOOM buttons................................
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