Acura CSX 2011 Navigation Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2011, Model line: CSX, Model: Acura CSX 2011Pages: 145, PDF Size: 4.11 MB
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Navigation System11Getting Started
Joystick/ENT buttonMoves 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.
In almost all cases, you can enter a 
selection into the system by using the 
voice control system, highlighting the 
item and pushing in on the joystick, or 
by touching the appropriate item you 
wish to select.INFO buttonDisplays the screen for selecting 
Cellular Phonebook, Voice 
Command Help, Map Legend, 
Calendar, and Calculator. See 
page 68.MAP/GUIDE buttonDisplays the map. When en route, 
switches between the map, guidance, 
and Direction list screens. See page 19 
or 50.MENU buttonDisplays the Enter destination by 
screen. When en route, displays the 
Change route by screen. See page 22.
SETUP buttonDisplays the Setup screens where you 
can customize information in the 
system. See page 73.CANCEL buttonCancels the current screen and returns to 
the previous screen display.
NOTE:
The NAVI BACK button on the steering 
wheel performs the same basic function.ZOOM  (IN)/  (OUT) buttonsPress ZOOM   to zoom in (to show 
more detail), or ZOOM   to zoom out 
(to show more area and less detail) 
while a map screen is displayed. 
ZOOM IN reduces the scale (showing 
less area with greater detail). ZOOM 
OUT increases the scale (showing more 
area with less detail). See page 54.AUDIO buttonPress to display the audio screen.
For information on audio system 
features, see the Audio section of your 
Owner’s Manual.Other buttonsSee the Audio section of your Owner’s 
Manual.
ScreenAll selections and instructions are 
displayed on the screen. In addition, the 
display is a “touch screen” – you can 
enter information into the system by 
touching the images (icons) on the 
screen with your finger.
For example, if you need to enter a 
street name, a keyboard will be 
displayed. You can type in the street 
name by saying or selecting the 
individual characters on the screen.
Clean the screen with a soft damp cloth. 
You may use a mild cleaner intended for 
use on liquid crystal displays (LCDs). 
Harsher chemicals may damage the 
screen. 
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Navigation System
Getting StartedVoice Control BasicsYour 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 NAVI TALK and NAVI 
BACK buttons on the steering wheel 
and a microphone near the map lights on 
the ceiling.
NOTE:
While using the voice control system, all 
of the speakers are muted.
NAVI TALK buttonThis button activates the voice control 
system. Press and release it when you 
want to give a voice command. See 
Voice Command Index on page 131 for 
a list of voice commands.
NAVI BACK buttonThis button has the same function as the 
CANCEL button. When you press and 
release it, the display returns to the 
previous screen. When the previous 
screen appears, the system replays the 
last prompt. This button is enabled for 
navigation system commands only. 
However, it can be used to cancel an 
audio or climate control voice command 
up to one second after the command 
confirmation.
NOTE:
The NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK 
buttons are deactivated while using the 
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature. 
See your Owner’s Manual for 
information on this system.
NAVI TALK
button 
NAVI BACK
button HFL TALK
button 
HFL BACK button 
Microphone
(on the ceiling) 
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Navigation System13Getting Started
Using the Voice Control SystemYou should use the voice control system 
as much as possible, and consider 
manual entry using the joystick as a 
backup method of entry.
Most of the system’s functions can be 
controlled by voice commands activated 
with the NAVI TALK button. To 
control the navigation system by voice:
• Press and release the NAVI TALK 
button.
• Wait for the beep.
• Give a voice command.
Once the microphone picks up your 
command, the system changes the 
display in response to the command and 
prompts you for the next command. 
Using the NAVI TALK button, answer 
the prompts as required.If the system does not understand a 
command or you wait too long to give a 
command, it responds with “Pardon,” 
“Please repeat,” or “Would you say 
again.” If the system cannot perform a 
command or the command is not 
appropriate for the screen you are on, it 
sounds a beep.
Anytime you are unsure of what voice 
commands are available on a screen, 
you can always say “Help.” The system 
will then read the list of available 
commands to you.
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 touch screen to...” or “Please choose 
an area with the joystick,” the system is 
asking for input that cannot be 
performed using the voice control 
system.
Improving Voice RecognitionTo 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 131.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents 
so air does not blow against the 
microphone on the ceiling.
• Close the windows and the sunroof. 
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Navigation System
Getting Started• If more than one person is speaking at 
the same time, the system may 
misinterpret your command.
• 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 you are still having trouble with the 
voice control system, refer to Voice 
Command Help on the 
Information screen.
Selecting an Item (Button) 
on the ScreenOn 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.
• Touch the desired item on the screen.
• Move the highlighting to the desired 
item with the joystick, then push in 
on the joystick.
Tip:
If items are grayed out, this means that 
they cannot be selected.
Selecting an Item in a ListTo scroll through a list, do one of the 
following:
• Use the joystick to scroll through the 
list item by item.
• Use the voice control system and say 
“Next” or “Previous” or use the “on-
screen” scroll up or down buttons, or 
the ZOOM buttons to scroll through 
the list page by page.
If you cannot find the desired name, or 
have made an error, return to the 
previous screen by pressing the 
CANCEL or the NAVI 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.
• Touch the item on the screen.
• Use the joystick to move the 
highlighting to the item, then push in 
on the joystick. 
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Navigation System15Getting Started
Using the On-screen 
KeyboardWhen 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.
• Touch the desired letter on the screen.
When speaking the letters, you can 
substitute the name that represents each 
letter or symbol. This improves 
recognition. The system will only 
respond to the names shown in the 
following graphic. For example:
• To select the letter “A”: Say, “A”; 
“Alpha”; or “Apple.”
• To select the letter “M”: Say, “M”; 
“Mike”; or “Mary.”The names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For additional keyboard 
symbols, see page 138.
Alpha
AppleBravo
BoyCharlieDelta
DogEcho
EdwardFoxtrot
FrankGolf
GeorgeHotel
HenryJuliet
John
Apostrophe
Kilo
KingLima
LarryMike
MaryNovember
NancyOscarPapa
PaulQuebec
QueenRomeo
RobertSierra
SamTa n g o
To m
Ampersand
Uniform
UncleVictorWhiskey
WilliamX-rayYankee
Ye l l o wZulu
ZebraSlashIndia
Igloo 
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Navigation System
Getting StartedEach 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.
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 entry of 
the name for you. If the system finds 
more than one entry that matches your 
input, the system displays a list.
Tip:
If you are unsure of the spelling of a 
name, enter the letters that you are sure 
of, and then select List. The system 
displays a list of names that most closely 
matches your input.You can choose to have your keyboard 
displayed in alphabetized format as 
shown below:
Or in a regular keyboard (QWERTY) 
format as shown below:
 See Keyboard Layout in the Setup 
screen (second).
System Start-upWhen 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:
NOTE:
The OK button does not appear 
immediately. It appears after the 
software is loaded. 
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Navigation System17Getting Started
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.
Tip:
You can change the language of the 
messages displayed on the screen to 
French. Select Français, and select 
Oui, and then restart the navigation 
system. After restarting the system, the 
messages will be changed to French, 
and Français will be changed to 
English.
NOTE:
If you do not select OK, and then enter 
the Setup or Information screens, some 
items are not available and will show up 
as darkened buttons (grayed out). See 
System Function Diagram on page 21.If you do not press the joystick or touch 
OK, the screen will display the clock 
after 30 seconds.
If you are not planning to use the 
navigation system at this time, touch 
DISPLAY OFF to turn off the screen.
By touching CLOCK TYPE, you can 
change the design of the clock screen. 
For details of the clock type, See 
page 75.
Tip:
For information on clock adjustment, 
see page 93.To return to the Disclaimer screen, 
press the MENU or MAP/GUIDE 
button.
If you have entered any Calendar 
reminders, they are displayed after you 
select OK.
The Calendar reminder screen 
remains displayed until you select OK 
or Remind Later, or press the 
CANCEL button. 
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Navigation System
Getting StartedIf you select OK, the reminder will not 
show up again. If you wish to have the 
reminder show up again later in the day, 
touch the Remind Later button.
If you press the CANCEL button, the 
message will be displayed 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 listed first.
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
If you have a Bluetooth-compatible cell 
phone that is paired, then CALL on the 
Calculate route to screen is enabled. When you select CALL, the system 
dials the number shown on the screen. If 
CALL is not available (dark gray), and 
your phone is paired, then make sure the 
phone has service or that HFL is not in 
use; press the HFL BACK button.
For more information on Bluetooth® 
HandsFreeLink®, see your Owner’s 
Manual. 
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Navigation System19Getting Started
Map Screen Legend
Acura Dealer
School
Restaurant
AT M
Parking Lot
Post Office
Honda Dealer
Hospital
Grocery Store
Gas Station
Hotel/Lodging
Parking Garage
Highway Exit Information
Map Orientation
(see page 55)
Current Map Scale
(see page 54)
ICON Button (see page 58)
Vehicle Position (see page 61)
(Use voice command “Display the current location,” 
or touch the icon to show current location.)Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 56)
Streets
(see Map Overview on page 6)
Interstates or Highways
Verified Streets
Unverified Streets
Map Features
: Par k: Hospital: Shopping Mall: Golf Course
: Water Area: Cemetery: University: Indian Reservation
: Airport/Stadium/Business
“North Up”
NOTE:
See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.
(see Off-road Tracking 
on page 60)
“Heading Up”Breadcrumbs
NOTE:
If you move the joystick over an area 
(map features shown above), the name 
is displayed on the screen.
GPS Signal Strength
: Best Reception
: Good Reception
Missing: Poor/No Reception
One-Way Traffic Icon (80 m scale only) 
(see page 56)
Status Bar
Current street name or audio information is displayed. 
You can switch this information by touching
CURRENT STREET/AUDIO INFO.
(For information on the Current Street, see page 6)Clock
(see page 93)
CURRENT STREET/AUDIO INFO No Entry Icon  
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Navigation System
Getting StartedMap Screen DescriptionZoom In/OutUse 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 ScrollingTo 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, 
CANCEL, or NAVI BACK button on 
the steering wheel.
Displaying Current LocationYou can say “Display current location” 
or touch the vehicle position icon at any 
time to see the current address, latitude, 
longitude, and elevation. The screen 
will change to:
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 30 metres or 
more.
You can say “Save current location” or 
select Save on the screen to save the 
current location in your Address Book. 
Select Return to return to the previous 
screen.