sat nav Acura TL 2012 Navigation Manual

Introduction
4 Navigation System
Manual Overview
The manual is divided into the
following sections:
• Getting Started - A basic introduction that discusses the controls and how to
communicate with the system.
• Entering a Destination - How to enter an address or locate a point of interest
(POI).
• Driving to Your Destination - An explanation of the map features,
guidance, and cautions.
• Information Features - An explanation of the information
features, voice command help, and
other acessories.
• System Setup - How to set up and tailor the system for your personal
use and use the Address Book. The back of this manual contains:
• Map Coverage (page 136 )
• Cities with Traffi
c Coverage (page 150)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (page 155 )
• Troubleshooting Guide (page 163 )
• Glossary of Terms (page 164 )
• Voice Command List (page 167 )
• Operation Specifi c to Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico
(page 152 )
System Overview
Your navigation system is a highly
sophisticated location system with
voice control that uses satellites and a
map database to show you where you
are and to help guide you to a desired
destination.
The navigation system receives signals
from the global positioning system
(GPS), a network of 24 satellites in
orbit around the earth. By receiving
signals from several of these satellites,
the navigation system can determine the
latitude, longitude, and elevation of your
vehicle. In addition, a gyroscopic yaw
sensor and a vehicle speed sensor in
your vehicle keep track of the direction
and speed of travel at all times.

User Agreement
8 Navigation System
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
expressed 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 modifi ed, 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
profi t, rent or loan, or licensed for
reuse in any manner.
• 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 functions included in
the HDD meet the specifi c 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.

Getting Started
Navigation System23

AcuraLink Real-Time
Tr a f c
™
The navigation screen can display
continuously updated traffi c
information when available, including
fl ow (traffi c speed), incidents, and
construction on freeways in major
metro areas.
The display of traffi c fl ow and incidents
on your map screen is optional and
can be turned On/Off by selecting
the “Traffi c” icon on the Icon bar (see
Showing Icons on the Map on page 63 ).The current metropolitan areas that
have traffi
c coverage can be seen on
page 150 . For more current metro coverage
information, go to
www.acura.com /realtimetraffi c . This
link offers the following:
• The latest list of metro areas that have AcuraLink Real-Time Traffi c
coverage
• Detailed coverage information for each metro area showing what roads
have traffi c speed, traffi c icons, or
both
• An AcuraLink Real-Time Traffi c
demonstration
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
NOTE:
• AcuraLink Real-Time Traffi c relies on a satellite signal. It will not work
in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto
Rico, and Mexico.
• AcuraLink Real-Time Traffi c is only available if you have a current traffi c
subscription with XM
®. See page 126 .
Tr a f c Status Indicator
You can confi rm the reception status
of traffi c information (traffi c fl ow and
incidents). The “TRF” icon indicates
the following status:
Icon Status
Tra f fi c speed and incidents are
available.
Tra f fi c speeds or incidents are
not available.
Tra f fi c speeds and incidents are
not available.
• Traffi c display turned off.
• Traffi c not displayed on this
map scale.
Missing No traffi
c information available.
(Out of coverage area).
NOTE:
• Traffi c information can be turned on or off. See Showing Icons on the Map
on page 63 .
• Traffi c information can be displayed on the 5 miles (8 km) or more map
scale.

Driving to Your Destination
Navigation System81

Entering a Destination from the
DEST Screen (while en route)
If you say “Menu”, or press the DEST/
ROUTE button and select the “Dest.
MENU 1” or “Dest. MENU 2” tab,
the system displays the DEST screen.
Follow the procedure described in
Entering a Destination , which begins
on page 28 .
When the Calculate route to screen is
displayed, select OK and push in on the
Interface Dial .
When the pop-up menu is displayed,
select New Dest . to set your location
as a replacement destination, or
Waypoint to set as a waypoint.
The system will return to the map
screen and recalculate the route to your
specifi ed new destination or waypoint.
Continue Trip to 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 BACK
button on the steering wheel, or
using the voice control system, say
“Cancel” or “Back.”
• If you wish to change the routing method, select Route Pref. by using
the Interface Dial .
• For additional information on changing the routing method, see
Changing the Routing Method on
page 53 .


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 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 veh icle.
• Planned appointments with your Acura dealer.

System Setup
118 Navigation System
Correct Vehicle Position
The system relies on satellites for
positioning information. Buildings,
tunnels, and other objects can block
or refl ect these signals, requiring the
system to use “dead reckoning” to
determine your location and direction.
This can sometimes lead to small errors
in positioning, such as showing you on
an adjacent street.
NOTE:
Using this function to adjust vehicle
position is not recommended. When the
system acquires a GPS signal, it will
automatically place the vehicle in the
correct location.
If you choose to do this, follow these
steps: 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Select
Correct Vehicle Position ,
and the system will display a
Correct vehicle position screen.
3. Use the Interface Dial to move the
vehicle position arrowhead to the
correct location, and push in on the
Interface Dial . The display will
change to:
4. Rotate the Interface Dial knob
so the vehicle position arrowhead is
pointing in the correct direction, and
push in on the Interface Dial . The
display will return to the previous
screen.
NOTE:
If you continually have to do this, there
are either problems in the database
or GPS reception problems. See
Accessories Precautions on page 5 .
5. As you drive, the current road will be displayed at the bottom of the
screen.

System Setup
126 Navigation System
AcuraLink / Messages
For complete details on setting up
your AcuraLink messaging, refer to
the AcuraLink section in your owner’s
manual, or go to www.myacura.com .
NOTE:
AcuraLink relies on a satellite signal.
It will not work in Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Tr a f c & Weather Status
You can confi rm the reception status of XM signal, traffi c information data, or
weather information data.
The following messages will be displayed:
Message Status
Receiving The system is receiving XM signal, traffi c data, or weather data.
No signal • The system cannot receive XM signal. • XM signal is received, but the system cannot receive traffi c data
or weather data.
Expired Activation is expired. To reactivate your traffi c or weather subscrip-
tion, call XM at (800) 852-9696, or order online at www.xmradio.com
.
The order process requires the 8-character XM radio ID (displayed on
XM channel 0) and a credit card.
Loading The system is searching for the signal or updating the data.
Check Antenna Antenna error
--- The system cannot receive traffi c data or weather data because XM
Signal Reception status is “No signal”.

System Initialization
Navigation System129

GPS Initialization
Depending on the length of time the
battery was disconnected, your system
may require GPS initialization. If it
does, the following screen appears:
If this procedure is not necessary,
the system proceeds directly to the
Disclaimer screen (see page 18 ).
During initialization, the system
searches for all available GPS satellites
and obtains their orbital information.
During this procedure, the vehicle
should be out in the open with a clear
view of the sky. If the navigation system fi
nds the
satellites properly, this box clears and
the Disclaimer screen is shown. If
within 10 minutes the system fails to
locate a suffi cient number of satellites
to locate your position, the following
screen appears:
If the system is still unable to acquire
a signal, follow the instructions on the
screen, or contact your local dealer for
assistance.
NOTE:
The average acquiring time is less than
10 minutes.
Map Matching
This part of the initialization matches
the GPS coordinates found above with a
road on the map screen. To perform this
part of the procedure, ensure that the
navigation system is displaying a map,
and drive the vehicle on a mapped road
(a road shown on the map screen). Do
not enter a destination at this time.
When the name of the current road you
are driving on appears at the bottom
of the screen, the entire procedure is
complete. Your system is now ready to
use.

System Initialization
130 Navigation System
Although your navigation system is one
of the most highly sophisticated pieces
of equipment you will fi nd in a modern
automobile, you may fi nd during its use
that it has certain limitations.
The system uses GPS signals to aid
in determining its current location.
The GPS is operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. For security
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies
built into the GPS that the navigation
system must constantly compensate for.
This can cause occasional positioning
errors of up to several hundred feet.
For example, in urban areas where
streets are close together, this could
cause the system to show that you are
traveling on a street that parallels the
street you are actually on. The system
will, under most circumstances, correct
itself while you drive.

System Limitations
Navigation System131
Also, depending on your current view
of the sky and the position of the
satellites, the elevation may be shown
incorrectly.
You may also notice some delay of the
vehicle position icon at intersections;
this is normal.
GPS Reception Issues
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 sky. The signal
can easily be interrupted or interfered
with by the following:
• Aftermarket metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located on the back of the
navigation display)
• 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 • Other aftermarket audio electronic
devices mounted near the navigation
unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, tunnels, or overhead
electrical power wires
Although the system will direct you
to your desired destination, it may not
always generate what you consider to
be the most direct route. Try changing
the method of routing. See Changing
the Routing Method on page 53 . You may
also have Unver ifi ed Area Routing set
to OFF. See Unverifi ed Area Routing on
page 10 8 .
Additionally, the mapping database
contains verifi ed and unverifi ed maps.
See Map Overview on page 6 . A
Disclaimer screen will warn you if
your route includes unverifi ed streets.
Unver ifi ed streets may be missing from
the map, in the wrong location, or have
an incorrect name or address range.
Exercise additional caution when
driving in these unverifi ed areas. The destination icon shows the
approximate location of the destination.
This occurs because a city block can
have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed
by the 1500 block) Since most cities
use only a portion of the 100 possible
addresses (for example, in the 1400
block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the
address 1425 will be shown a quarter of
the way down the block by the system
instead of at the end of the block where
the destination is actually located.
You may fi
nd that the system
occasionally reboots. This is indicated
by the display returning to the globe
screen. A reboot can be caused by a
number of things, such as extreme
temperatures or shock from bumpy
roads. It does not necessarily indicate
a problem that requires service. If this
happens frequently, please see your
dealer.
System Limitations

Coverage Areas
152 Navigation System
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
To l e d o , O H
Trenton-Ewi ng, NJ
Tu c s o n , A Z
Tu l s a , O K
Va l l e j o - F a i r fi eld, CA
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Winston-Salem, NC
Wo r c e s t e r, M A
Yo r k- H a n o v e r , PA
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
In Canada To r o n t o , O N
Montreal, QC
Va n c o u v e r, B C Coverage may expand to other
cities as traffi
c information in
those cities becomes available. For
the latest traffi c coverage details
for each metropolitan area, check
www.acura.com /realtimetraffi c . This
site provides traffi c coverage for each
city, a demonstation video, and FAQs. Operation in Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, Puerto Rico, and
Mexico
Certain functions that rely on a satellite
signal will not work correctly. These
functions include but are not limited to
AcuraLink, and traffi c- and weather-
related services.
XM Radio
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered
to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico are
equipped with XM hardware, but XM
broadcasting is not available; therefore
sections of the manual that mention
XM audio, traffi c displays, weather
information, and AcuraLink features do
not apply. Vehicles originally delivered
to the U.S. mainland and shipped to
Hawaii also have XM, but will not
function because the XM satellites
(aimed toward the U.S. mainland) are
too far away to obtain reception.