navigation Acura RDX 2015 Navigation Manual

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Reference Information
System Initialization..............................228
Entering the Security Code ....................228
Acquiring GPS Information ....................228
Startup Confirmation Screen .................229
Map Matching ......................................229
System Limitations ................................230
GPS System...........................................230
Address Calculation ..............................230
Database ..............................................230
Client Assistance ....................................232
Resolving Problems ...............................232
Reporting Errors ....................................232
Acura Client Relations Contact Information ... 232
Visiting a Dealer ....................................232 Map Coverage ..................................... 233
Obtaining a Navigation Update ............ 233
Traffic Information ............................... 234
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
Puerto Rico, and Mexico ..................... 234
Shipping a Vehicle to the U.S. Mainland .. 234
Legal Information ................................. 235
Copyrights ........................................... 235
User Agreements ................................. 235
As required by the FCC ........................ 239

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System Initialization
The navigation system must be initialized if
power to the navigation system is
interrupted for any reason (e.g., the
battery was disconnected).
Entering the Security Code
Find the navigation system’s security code
and serial number label in your Owner’s
Manual kit. Do not store the label in your
vehicle. If you lose the label, you must first
retrieve the serial number, and then obtain
the code. You can find out about your
serial number and security code from a
dealer.
1. Set the power mode to ON, and turn on
the audio system.
If you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY, you will be requested
to enter the security code. See step 3.
2. Press and hold the VOL 9 (Volume/
Power) button fo r more than two
seconds.
The system is reac tivated when the
system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize,
“ENTER CODE” appears on the
navigation screen.
3. Enter the security code.
If you do not enter the security code
correctly after 10 tries, leave the
system for one hour before trying
again, or visit a dealer to have the
system reset.
NOTE:
In the U.S. you can register the security
code at Acura Owners
(owners.acura.com.), and find information
on how to retrieve the serial number and
obtain the code at radio-
navicode.acura.com .
Acquiring GPS Information
Depending on the length of time the
power was interrupted, your system may
require GPS initialization.
If initialization is not necessary, the system
proceeds directly to the Startup
Confirmation screen.
If the system fails to locate a sufficient
number of satellites to locate your position
within 10 minutes, the following screen is
displayed.

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System Limitations
GPS System
The signals received from the GPS satellites
are extremely weak (less than a millionth
of the strength of a local FM station) and
require an unobstructed view of the sky.
The GPS antenna is located in the
dashboard. The signal reception can easily
be interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
• Metallic window tint on the front or side
windows
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic
devices docked in a cradle or lying loose
on the dashboard
• Remote starters or “hidden” vehicle
tracking systems mounted near the
navigation unit
• Audio electronic devices mounted near
the navigation unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses,
tunnels, or overhead electrical power
wires
The GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies built
into the GPS for wh ich the navigation
system must constantly compensate. This can cause occasional positioning errors of
up to several hundred feet.
Address Calculation
The destination icon shows only the
approximate location of a destination
address. This occurs if the number of
possible addresses is different from the
number of actual addresses on a block. For
example, the address 1425 on a 1400
block with 100 possible addresses
(because it is followed by the 1500 block)
will be shown a quarter of the way down
the block by the system. If there are only
25 actual addresses
on the block, the
actual location of address 1425 would be
at the end of the block.
Database
The digitized map database reflects
conditions as they existed at various points
in time before production. Accordingly,
your database may contain inaccurate or
incomplete data or information due to the
passage of time, road construction,
changing conditions, or other causes.
For example, some places/landmarks may
be missing when you search the database
because the name was misspelled, the
place was improperly categorized, or a
place/landmark is not yet in the database.
This is also true for police stations,
hospitals, and other public institutions. Do
not rely on the navigation system if you
need law enforcement or hospital services.
Always check with local information
sources.

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System LimitationsDatabase
Reference Information
In addition, the map database contains
verified and unverified areas. Unverified
streets may be missing from the map, in
the wrong location, or have an incorrect
name or address range. A message will
warn you if your route includes unverified
streets. Exercise additional caution when
driving in unve rified areas.
The database does not include, analyze,
process, consider, or reflect any of the
following categories of information:
• Neighborhood quality or safety
• Population density
• Availability or proximity of law
enforcement
• Emergency, rescue, medical, or other
assistance
• Construction work, zones, or hazards
• Road and lane closures
• Legal restrictions (such as vehicular type,
weight, load, height, and speed
restrictions)
• Road slope or grade
• Bridge height, width, weight, or other
limits
• Traffic facilities safety
• Special events •
Pavement characteristics or conditions
Every effort has been made to verify that
the database is accurate. The number of
inaccuracies you experience increases the
longer you go without obtaining an
updated map database.
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update P. 233
We assume no liability for any incident that
may result from an error in the program, or
from changed conditions not noted above.

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Client Assistance
Resolving Problems
If you run into a specific issue that you
cannot resolve, consult the following help
resources:
• For navigation system issues:
2 Troubleshooting P. 216
There are also FAQs available online at
www.acuranavi.com .
• For questions regarding Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®:
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® P. 178
• For traffic-related issues:
2 Traffic P. 218
• For reporting issues with the database
or places/landmarks:
2 Reporting Errors P. 232
• Call Acura Client Relations.
2 Acura Client Relations Contact
Information
P. 232
Reporting Errors
You can help to improve database
accuracy by reporti ng any errors you
encounter.
• Report errors in freeways and main
“verified” roads shown in black on the
map at http://mapreporter.navteq.com/
dur-web-external/ .
• Please do not report errors in purple
“unverified” roads. Maps for these
areas are provided for reference only.
2 Unverified Area Routing P. 50
• Please do not report errors in places/
landmarks, such as changes in business
names. Information about points of
interest are constantly being updated.
An updated database is available for
purchase, usually in the fall of each year.
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update P. 233
• For vehicle position ic on errors, screen
error messages, or other GPS-related
errors:
2 Troubleshooting P. 216
2System Limitations P. 230
Acura Client Relations
Contact Information
Acura Navi
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
Visiting a Dealer
If you have a question that you cannot
resolve using the available help resources,
you can consult a dealer. Please identify
the specific is sue (e.g., error occurs when
you enter a specific a ddress, when driving
on a certain road, or just when it’s cold) so
that the service technician can refer the
issue to the factory so that a solution can
be found. Be patient, the service technician
may be unfamiliar with your specific issue.

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Client AssistanceMap Coverage
Reference Information
Map Coverage
The navigation system provides map
coverage for the United States, Canada,
Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The map
coverage consists of accurately mapped
(verified) metropolitan areas and a less
accurate (unverified) rural database. Note
that unverified areas are constantly being
reviewed and converted to verified areas
each year.
Map coverage update information is
available from Acura Client Relations or
online at www.acuranavi.com .
To find navigation system update
information:
1. Visit www.acuranavi.com .
2. Enter your vehicle model and model
year.
3. Click Map Coverage to display a list of
verified coverage areas on the most
recent update.
4. Click Map Coverage Details to display a
PDF document with a full listing of all
coverage areas.
Adobe® Reader® is required for
viewing and printing the Portable
Document Format (PDF) documents.
To download the latest version of
Adobe Reader, visit http://
get.adobe.com/reader/ .
Obtaining a Navigation
Update
Acura is continually expanding the scope
of the navigation system. Navigation
system software upgrades may be made
available periodically, usually in the fall of
each year.
To purchase an updated data file:
1.Obtain your vehicle’s VIN number and
the System/Device Information.
2 System/Device Information P. 210
2. Call the Acura Navigation Disc
Fulfilment Center at (888) 549-3798, or
order online at www.acuranavi.com .
Updated data is not available from a
dealer. However, the d ealer may assist you
in obtaining an update for you out of
courtesy. There is no program for free
updates.

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Client AssistanceTraffic Information
Reference Information
Traffic Information
Continuously updated traffic information is
available in major metropolitan areas
across the 48 contiguous states and some
cities in Canada. A list of coverage areas is
available online.
To find traffic information:
1.Visit www.acura.com/realtimetraffic .
2. Select Real-Time Traffic on the RDX.
3. Click AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic.
Operation in Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada, Puerto
Rico, and Mexico
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered to
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Mexico
are equipped with SiriusXM® hardware,
but SiriusXM® broadcasting is not
available. There are ce rtain functions that
rely on SiriusXM® sate llite signal coverage
which are not available, including but not
limited to AcuraLink and traffic/weather-
related services. Unavailable menu options
will appear gray on the LCD display.
All roads displayed on the map screens are
verified roads. Information in this manual
relating to “unverified” roads or areas is
not applicable.
■ SiriusXM® Radio
■Map Coverage
Entering a destination address or place/
landmark on another island may result in a
screen caution message. This is because
there are no ferry routes between islands
in the database.
If Street Name Guidance is set to ON, the
street names will not be read out by voice
guidance. This may change in a future data
update.
Shipping a Vehicle to the
U.S. Mainland
To receive SiriusXM® audio, traffic, or
weather information, you must call
SiriusXM® and set up an account at (800)
852-9696.
To receive AcuraLink quick tips, contact
Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238,
and ask them to activate your AcuraLink
unit.
■Address and Place Entry
Screens
■Puerto Rico and Mexico

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Legal Information
Copyrights
•Infogroup-Data: Certain business data
provided by Infogroup © 2011, All
RIghts Reserved.
• EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. 2011.
All rights reserved.
• Building foot print: © ZENRIN CO., LTD.
2011. All rights reserved.
• Junction View Data: © ZENRIN USA,
INC. 2011. All rights reserved.
• Brand icon: The marks of companies
displayed by this product to indicate
business locations are the marks of their
respective owners. The use of such
marks in this product does not imply any
sponsorship, approval, or endorsement
by such companies of this product.
User Agreements
In using this HDD “Satellite Linked
Navigation System” (the “HDD”), which
includes HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
software, PIONEER CORPORATION
software, and NAVTEQ database contents
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”),
you are bound by the terms and conditions
set forth below. By using your copy of the
HDD, you have expre ssed your Agreement
to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. You should, therefore, make
sure that you read and understand the
following provisions. If for any reason you
do not wish to be bound by the terms of
this Agreement, please return the HDD to
your dealer.
• The HDD may not be copied, duplicated,
or otherwise modified, in whole or in
part, without the express written
permission of the Licensors.
• The HDD may not be transferred or
sublicensed to any third party for profit,
rent or loan, or lice nsed for reuse in any
manner.
■ Navigation System User
Agreement
• The HDD may not be decompiled,
reverse engineered or otherwise
disassembled, in whole or in part.
• The HDD may not be used in a network
or by any other manner of simultaneous
use in multiple systems.
• The HDD is intended solely for personal
use (or internal use where the end-user
is a business) by the consumer. The HDD
is not to be used for commercial
purposes.
• The Licensors do not guarantee to the
client that the functi ons included in the
HDD meet the specific objectives of the
user.
• Licensor shall not be responsible for any
damages caused by the use of the HDD
to the actual user or to any third party.
• The warranty on the HDD shall not
extend to an exchange or refund due to
misspelling, omission of letters, or any
other cosmetic discrepancy in the
contents of the HDD.
• The right to use the HDD shall expire
either when the user destroys the HDD
or software, or when any of the terms
of this Agreement are violated and the
Licensors exercise the option to revoke
the license to use the HDD or software.
Continued

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Voice Commands
Voice Commands.................................. 242
Global Commands ............................... 242
Navigation Commands ......................... 242
Climate Control Commands ................. 244
Audio Commands ................................ 245
Cellular Phone Commands ................... 248
Main Setup Screen Commands ............ 248
On-Screen Commands ......................... 249
Spelling Assistance ............................... 249

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Voice Commands
Voice Commands
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on
any screen.Help (displays commands for current
screen)
Display map (equivalent to MAP)
Display destination (equivalent to DEST/
ROUTE)
Display information (equivalent to INFO)
Display audio (equivalent to AUDIO)
Display phone (equivalent to PHONE)
Back (returns to previous screen)
Cancel (equivalent to CANCEL)
What is today’s date?
What time is it?
Navigation Commands
The system accepts these commands on a
map/guidance screen.
Display destination (if en route, displays
the Route screen)
Display navigation (if en route, displays
the Route screen)
Display map
Display map guide (when en route,
shows the next guidance point)
Display information (or Information)
Display audio
Display phone
Cancel
Backward (or Back)
What time is it?
What is today’s date?
Help (reads list of General and Map
Display Commands)
■ General Commands
Display current location (shows current
latitude, longitude, and elevation)
Display/Hide (specify icon type):
ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
grocery store
lodging (hotel, motel)
parking garage
parking lot
school
hospital
freeway exit information
traffic
traffic speeds
traffic icons
traffic incidents
weather
weather icons
weather warning icon
Go home 1
Go home 2
Messages
■ Map Display Commands