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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 pushing in on the Interface
Dial , selecting Show Icon on Map ,
and selecting Current Location , 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. The system elevation
may not agree with elevations shown on
roadside elevation signs, and may
fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more.
You can store the current location for
later use. It does not change or cancel
your current route.
For example, you are following the
system’s directions to get to a
destination. While sitting at a stoplight
you notice a store on the corner, but do
not have time to visit it right now. You
can save the location to select as a
destination at a later date.To save the location, say “Save current
location” or select
Save on the Current
location screen. When you select
“User 1” or “User 2”, the Edit address
book screen with the current location
data will appear. You can edit the name,
phone number, or category name to be
saved in your personal Address Book.
After the location is saved, select
Return to return to the map screen.
You can then use Address Book from
the MENU screen ( Enter destination
by ) to select the saved location and
return to the same spot.

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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 situations:
• Your route takes you into an area that
you previously set as an “Avoid
Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on
page 105). • Your route passes near or bypasses
unverified areas (see Unverified Area
Routing on page 101).
• Your route includes unverified areas (see Unverified Area Routing on
page 101). • You are about to enter an unverified
area (see Unverified Area Routing on
page 101).
• You actually ente red an unverified
area (see Unverified Area Routing on
page 101).
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Traffic Rerouting
When driving en route to your
destination with Traffic Rerouting
ON , the system can fi nd a faster route
based on traffic flow information or
detect a Road Closed incident and find a
detour route. In either case, the system
automatically recalculates and displays
a pop-up box to signify that the route
has changed.
You can also calculate the detour route
manually by choosing to avoid specific
incidents and/or congestion on your
route. Say “Display traffic incidents” or
“Display traffic list,” and select the “On
Route” tab on the Traffic Incidents
screen. Select an incident from the list, and push
in on the
Interface Dial twice. The
system will read the incident
information, di splaying the
confirmation screen:
When you say or select Avoid, the
system recalculates a detour route
avoiding the road. NOTE:
When you select the “All” tab, Avoid
is not displayed.
To activate this function, you need to set Traffic Rerouting to ON in the
Routing & Guidance settings (see
page 105).
Because the criterion for whether the traffic event is to be detoured or not is
included in the traffic event data
itself, the traffic rerouting is not
performed for all the traffic incidents
ahead on the route.
Even when the rout e recalculation is
performed for a traffic event, if the
system cannot find any detour route
or a quicker detour route, the event
location is not always avoided.
Traffic rerouting is available only if you have a current traffic/weather
subscription with XM. See page 115.

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Changing the Route
While en 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:
Say “Menu,” or press the MENU button
to view the MENU screen ( Route):
• Cancel route (page 73)
• Change method (page 73)
• Search waypoint (page 74)
• Delete waypoint (page 75)
• Back to route (page 75)
• Avoid street (page 75)
• Detour (page 75)
Choose a different destination (other
methods) by:
• Saying “Find nearest...” to find a POI (page 76). • Saying “Go home” (page 76).
• Using the
Interface Dial to select a
different POI or address on the map
(page 76).
•Pressing the MENU button and selecting the “Enter destination by”
tab on the MENU screen (page 77).
MENU Screen (Route)
Pressing the MENU button displays the
MENU screen ( Route):
NOTE:
The “Route” tab can be selected only
when you are en route.
Cancel Route
Cancels the current route (and any
waypoints) and retu rns you to the map
screen.
Change Method
From the MENU screen ( Route), if you
say or select Change Method , then
the Select routing method screen is
displayed. See Changing the Routing
Method on page 52 for details.
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Search Waypoint
Waypoints allow you to add an interim
“pit stop” while traveling to a
destination. For instance, you may want
to stop for gas or food, and then
continue on to your destination.
Although you can enter up to five
waypoints at a time, typically you may
never use more than one at a time.
Waypoints are routed to in the order
they were entered (number 1 first, etc.),
with your final destination routed to last.
If you wish to create a custom route of
several destinations, and then control
the order of routing, the function
“Today’s Destinatio ns” is probably a
better choice (see By Today’s
Destinations on page 48). When you enter waypoints, they appear
on the
map screen as small red flags
numbered 1-5.
Adding Waypoint
From the MENU screen ( Route), if you
say or select Search Waypoint , then
the Select a search method screen is
displayed. Select either Places Along
the Route or Places Around the
Destination.
Next, select your “Waypoint Category,”
then follow the menu prompts to select a
destination. When the system performs
a search from Places Along the
Route , it displays matches that lie
within a corridor on either side and in
front of you along your route.
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From Places Around the
Destination , the system displays
matches in a spiral pattern outward from
the destination. The search “corridor”
distance value can be changed in Edit
Waypoint Search Area in SETUP
(see page 107).
To add another waypoint, press the
MENU button and repeat the procedure.
If Search Waypoint is grayed out, the
maximum of five waypoints has been
entered.
NOTE:
The system does not allow you to select
the roads you want to use to get to a
destination. However, after you enter a
destination, you can select intersections
or POI waypoints that the system will
use to tailor your route.Delete Waypoint
From the MENU screen ( Route), if you
say “Delete” or select Delete
Waypoint , 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
Interface Dial . Say or select DONE to
return to the map screen.
The route is recalculated to reflect the
changes you made to the waypoint(s).
Back to Route
Returns you to the original map screen.
Avoid Street
From the MENU screen ( Route), if you
say or select Avoid Street , the system
displays a list of streets that will get you
to your destination. This feature allows
you to avoid a street or streets along
your route. This is helpful if you know
of road construction, closures, or
excessive traffic along the route. Simply
select the street or streets you wish to
avoid. You cannot avoid your current
street, or the streets of your waypoint(s)
or destination (syste m beeps if selected).
NOTE:
Although you can ch oose streets to
avoid, you cannot choose specific
streets you want to use.
Detour
Calculates a detour route for you if you
encounter an unexpected obstacle such
as a closed road or extremely heavy
traffic congestion. If a detour is
selected, the system will attempt to
recalculate a new route, avoiding the
next 2 miles (while on a freeway) or 1/2
mile (while on a surface street).

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Changing Your Destination
There are four methods by which you
can change or add a waypoint to your
route. These are:
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 160.
Go Home (Voice command)
From the map screen, say “Go home.”
If you have entered a “Go home”
address, then the system will display a
confirmation screen.
Using Interface Dial to Change
Destination
While following a calculated route, you
can select a new destination with the
map screen and the Interface Dial .
With the map screen displayed, use the
Interface Dial to move the position
icon. It will change to crosshairs. Use
the Interface Dial to position the
crosshairs on your desired new
destination, street, or icon, then push in
on the Interface Dial . The Select a
place screen or a pop-up menu will be
displayed.
NOTE:
The Select a place screen will be
displayed when the crosshairs are
positioned near multiple icons or
locations. A pop-up menu will be
displayed when the crosshairs are
positioned on a particular street, icon,
or location. If this is not your desired new
destination, press the
CANCEL button
or the NAVI BACK button on the
steering wheel to return to the map
screen. Reposition the crosshairs with
the Interface Dial , then push in on the
Interface Dial again to see the new
address.
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When the Select a place screen is
displayed, select an item from the list,
and the Calculate route to screen is
displayed. Then select OK and push in
on the Interface Dial . You can select
either Set as New Destination or
Set as Waypoint for your specified
position. When the pop-up menu is displayed,
select
Set as Dest. to set your location
as a replacement destination, or Set as
Waypoint to set as a waypoint.
The system will return to the map
screen and recalculate the route to your
new destination or waypoint.
NOTE:
When you scroll through the map
screen while en route to a destination,
some voice controls will not function.
These include:
Display “Heading up”
Display “North up”Entering a Destination from the
Menu Screen (while en route)
If you say “Menu,” or press the MENU
button and select the “Enter destination
by” tab, the system displays the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ). Follow
the procedure described in Entering a
Destination , which begins on page 27.
When the Calculate route to screen is
displayed, select OK and push in on the
Interface Dial . You can select either
Set as New Destination or Set as
Waypoint for your specified position.
When the pop-up menu is displayed,
select Set as Dest. to set your location
as a replacement destination, or Set as
Waypoint to set as a waypoint.
The system will return to the map
screen, and recalculate the route to your
specified new destination or waypoint.
Tip:
You can also press the MENU button
twice to display the MENU screen
(Enter destination by ).

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Continue Trip Screen
If you restart the vehicle without having
completed your prior trip, you will see
the following screen:
• To continue to your destination or other waypoints, say or select OK.
• To cancel your destination, press the CANCEL button or the NAVI
BACK button on the steering wheel,
or using the voice control system, say
“Cancel” or “Back.”
• If you wish to change the routing method, say or select CHANGE
METHOD by moving the Interface
Dial down.
• For additional information on changing the routing method, see
Changing the Routing Method on
page 52.
AcuraLink Messages
AcuraLink enhances your ownership
experience by providing a direct
communication link between you and
Acura. AcuraLink messages are
displayed on the navigation screen.
Working through the XM Satellite
Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction
with your vehicle’s navigation,
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL),
and audio systems to send and receive
several kinds of message. These include:
• Operating tips and information on your vehicle’s features.
• Important recall and safety information.
• Maintenance information to keep your vehicle in top condition.
• Diagnostic information to provide information about any problems with
your vehicle.
NOTE:
See your Owner’s Manual for more details on this feature.
AcuraLink relies on a satellite signal. It will not work correctly in Hawaii
and Alaska. When service information is received
from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an
envelope icon is displayed in the upper
right corner of the navigation screen.
The
Interface Dial controls most
AcuraLink functions. For more
information on AcuraLink, refer to:
• The Advanced Technology Guide for features and a function overview.
• Your Owner’s Manual for a detailed explanation of the system.
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Information Features
The INFO function consists of two main
screens. To display the INFO screen
(Main Info ), say “Information” or press
the INFO button. To change it to the
INFO screen ( Other), select the “Other”
tab. You can switch screens by selecting
the tab.
You can use the voice control system to
select any item on the INFO screen.
NOTE:
If some items appear to be grayed out and cannot be selected, it is because
you did not select OK on the initial
Disclaimer screen (see System Start-
up on page 17), or there is no phone
paired to the system (see Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink® page 18).
For information on the available voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 158.INFO Screen (Main Info)
When you say “Information” or press
the INFO button, the display changes to:
Messages
See AcuraLink Messages on page 78.
Traffic Incidents
When you say or select Traffic
Incidents, you can view a list of the
traffic incidents near your current
position or along your calculated route.
See Viewing Incident Reports on
page 24 and Traffic Rerouting on
page 72.
NOTE:
To receive traffic information, your XM
traffic/weather subscription must be
paid. See page 11 5 for details.