light Acura MDX 2013 Navigation Manual
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126Navigation System
System Setup
Three-way Rearview Modes
The rearview image can be easily
switched between Wide, Normal, and
Top view modes by pushing in on the
Interface Dial.
When you select the Wide or Normal
view mode and turn the ignition off, the
last mode will be selected next time the
camera is used.
Tip:
Only use Top view when objects are
close (less than one meter) to your
vehicle.
NOTE:
If the last mode is Top view, the Normal
view mode will be selected after boot up.
Multi-view Rear Camera
Brightness Adjustment
When in reverse, the navigation buttons
are locked out, except the rotating
portion of the Interface Dial knob .
Rotate the Interface Dial knob
clockwise to make the camera image
brighter, and counterclockwise to
darken the image.
This brightness adjustment is
independent of the screen brightness
adjustment in SETUP.
NOTE:
The camera brightness cannot be adjusted by voice control.
Slight delays can occur when switching to the camera image
(especially when first starting your
vehicle), or switching back to the
map/menu screen. This is normal.
Wide view
Normal view
Top view
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154Navigation System
Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
The navigation system does not route me the same way I
would go, or the way some other mapping program displays.
Why is this? The navigation system attempts to generate the optimum route. See
Changing the Route Preference
on page53.
The navigation wants to route me around potential traffic
problems. How do I stop these pop-up messages? This feature can be turned off. See
Traffic Rerouting on page110.
Why is the street I’m on not s hown on the map? It has been
here for more than a year. The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. See page
134 for
ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and the
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is
white or missing. The GPS antenna (located on the back of the navigation display) may be
blocked by personal items. For best reception, remove items from the
dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones, or loose articles.
Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devices can interfere with the GPS
reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on
page 129.
I entered a destination, but the blue highlighted route and
voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/pink dashed line
before I got to my destination. Why is this? Your route has entered an
unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 106.
The map rotates while I make turns. How can I stop this? Select the North-up map orientation by voice, or by selecting North-up
from the Map menu. See Map Orientation on page 63.
Sometimes, I cannot select between the North-up and
Heading-up map orientations. Why is this? The Heading-up map orientation can only be shown in the lower scales
Map Scale on page66.
While driving to my destination, the “time to go” display
sometimes increases, even th ough I am getting closer. The “Time to go” is based on actual road speeds. However if your speed
slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the
“Time to go” based on your actual speed to give you a better estimate of
arrival time.
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(1/20 - 1 mile scales). See
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Navigation System157
Frequently Asked Questions
Display, Accessories
Rear Camera
Miscellaneous Other Questions
Problem Solution
The display appears dim when st arting the car in really cold
weather. Is there a problem? No. This is normal, and it will become brighter after a few minutes.
Problem Solution
When I shift gears, the rear camera image is delayed. When shifti ng into or out of reverse, you may experience delays when the
screen image switches between the na vigation screen and the rear camera
image. This is normal.
The rear camera image is too da rk or too bright. How do I
adjust the brightness? While the camera image is displayed, use the rotating portion of the
Interface Dial
(knob ) to adjust the brightness. This adjustment does not
affect the SETUP screen brightness adjustments.
Problem Solution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one
hour. Why is this? The clock is being automatically set based on your GPS location. If you live
and work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this
feature. See page
115 (Auto Time Zone).
When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even
though I am not near the time zone. Why is this? The time zone borders are only approximated in the system. Depending on
the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can
be erratic. See page
115 (Auto Time Zone).
My state does not observe daylight saving time. How do I turn
off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page
114 (Auto Daylight).
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158Navigation System
Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight saving time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though SETUP shows Auto Daylight
is ON . The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where
the daylight saving time system is not adopted.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this? 1) Go to the Clock adjustment
screen in SETUP and ensure that Auto
Daylight is ON .
2) The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where the daylight saving time system is not adopted.
For more information, see page 114.
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. What can cause this? You may be driving near a time zone boundary (see
Auto Daylight on
page 114). See page 115 (Auto Time Zone) for more information.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this
code? There should be a card in the glove
box with the anti-theft code for the
navigation/audio system. This card contains the 5-digit security code and
serial number. If you cannot find it, your dealer can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. Are there any other
languages available for the system? Besides English, you may select Français or Español for your language
setting.
Problem
Solution
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Glossary
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the vehicle out in an
open area.
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS
information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred if
the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottom
shaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receivin g voice commands.
It is located near the map lights in the
ceiling.
MW - Maneuver Window. While en
route to a destination, this window
displays informatio n about the next
guidance point. Navi -
Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page 63.
Off road - This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off-road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the SETUP screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say, “Not on a digitized road.”
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas
that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in purple for reference only,
since they have not been verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A 4-digit number created by the client
to protect personal information. POI -
Point of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools, etc. found under
Place category or Place Name on
the MENU screen ( Dest. MENU 1 ).
See page 56.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools, etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page 56.
Reminder - Automatic pop-up
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page 88.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page127.
Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in
purple on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
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178Navigation System
Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 96
Acura Automobile Client
Service
...................................... 132
AcuraLink Messages.......................80
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic..........23
AcuraLink Weather......................... 82
AcuraLink/Messages.....................120
Add to Address Book...................... 52
Add to Dest. List............................. 52
Adding Waypoint............................76
Address.............................. 28, 29, 97
Address Book.....................28, 34, 95
Address Book PIN........................ 100
Advanced....................................... 39
AUDIO button................................11
Auto Daylight...............................114
Auto Service................................... 39
Auto Time Zone............................115
AUX Commands..........................170
Avoid Streets.................................. 75
B
BACK button
.................................. 13
Banking.......................................... 39
Basic Settings...............................104
Black Level....................................94
Bluetooth® Audio Commands......170
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®..........19
Breadcrumbs...................... 20, 56, 71
Brightness..................................... 94
By Address....................................29
By Address Book...........................34
By Coordinate................................ 44
By Go Home 1 or 2........................51
By Intersection............................... 46
By Map Input................................. 46
By Place Category..........................37
By Place Name.............................. 36
By Place Phone Number.................43
By Previous Destination.................35
By ZAGAT® 2012........................ 43
C
Calculator
...................................... 90
Calendar..................................19, 88
Call......................................... 19, 52
CANCEL button............................10
Cancel Route...........................59, 75
Category............................ 28, 37, 98
Cellular Phone............................... 81
Cellular Phone Commands............173
Change Route Preference..........53, 75
Change State............................ 29, 46
Changing the Route........................74
Changing Your Destination.............78
City......................................... 30, 48
City Vicinity..................................41
Clear Personal Data......................123
Client Assistance.......................... 132
Climate Control Commands..........166
Clock Adjustment........................ 114
Color........................................... 117
Community....................................39
Continental USA............................50
Contrast......................................... 94
Convert (Unit)................................90
Correct Vehicle Position...............116
Coverage Areas............................ 134
Current Location......................21, 64
Current Position....................... 47, 97
Current Street................................... 6
D
Database Limitations
.................... 130
Delete Previous Destinations.........101
Delete Waypoints........................... 77
Destination........................28, 52, 78
Destination Icon............................. 67
Destination List.............................. 77
Destination Map.............................54
Detailed Coverage Areas......134, 139
Detour........................................... 75
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