phone Acura MDX 2013 Navigation Manual

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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 .................... 22AcuraLink 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® 2012........................... 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 Positio n ...................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 Client Relations................... 132
Visiting Your Dealer ..................... 133
Obtaining a Navigation Update .... 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 ...................... 165Route 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
Index
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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 des tination 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 system’s
controls while driving.
Enter as much information as possible
into the system before you begin
driving, or when the vehicle is stopped.
Then, as you drive, listen to the audio
instructions and use voice commands
when possible.
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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

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.
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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 voic e 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 vo ice 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 system’s 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 fo llowing 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 driver’s seat because the
microphone unit removes noises from
the front passenger’s 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 highligh ting to the item,
then push in on the Interface Dial.
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If you have entered any Calendar
reminders, they are displayed after you
select OK. See Calendar on page88.
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 page79.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 Owner’s
Manual and the official website
(www.acura.com/handsfreelink ).
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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 page22).
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 page22).
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, tra ffic 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 au dio- 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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