Acura MDX 2012 Navigation Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2012, Model line: MDX, Model: Acura MDX 2012Pages: 185, PDF Size: 23.67 MB
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Information FeaturesNOTE:
 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 InformationSay 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.
CalculatorWhen 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:CalculatorThe calculator function operates like a 
standard handheld calculator.Unit ConversionValues 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 InformationSay or select  System/Device 
Information while on the INFO  screen 
(Other ), and the displa y will change as 
indicated below.
You will need this information when 
ordering an update. See page 133 for 
more information.
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Information FeaturesMap Data Update StatusDuring 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 AssistanceAcura 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 RatingsBy 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 WallpaperIf 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 ModeThe 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.BrightnessThe 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 lig hting conditions, try 
increasing the brightness.
ContrastThe 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 LevelThe 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 disp lay 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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VolumeThe 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 FeedbackThis 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 settin gs explained in the 
following table. The factory default is 
AUTO .
Personal InformationFrom the  SETUP screen (Main Setup ), 
say or select  Personal Information 
and the following screen appears:Address BookThe 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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System SetupYou 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 ListAfter 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 AddressSelect 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 NameYou 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 na me, 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 AddressWhen 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 sa me 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 Inte rest (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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System SetupAfter 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 NumberYou 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 CategoryIf desired, you can sp ecify 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 AddressThis feature allows you to select an 
address to delete. On ce an address is 
selected, say “Delete” or push in on the 
Interface Dial  to select Delete.
Home AddressThis 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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