Acura TSX 2009 Navigation Manual

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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 ve hicle out in an
open area.
Instant Fuel - The current
instantaneous fuel economy value as
displayed by the Trip computer
screen.
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 receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map light in the
ceiling. MW -
Maneuver Window. While en
route to a destination, this window
displays information about the next
maneuver.
Navi - Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page62.
Off Route - 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 light brown for reference
only, since they have not been
verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A random 4-digit number created by
the client to protect personal
information. POI -
Point of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools, etc. found under
the Places option on the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ). See
page55.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools, etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page55.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page84.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page117.
Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in light
brown on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed
signal to the navigation system for
moving the VP icon on the map.
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Verified Streets - These streets consist
of the detailed metropolitan coverage
areas and all other inter-town
connection roads. These roads are
shown in black on the map.
Voice Control - See VR.
VP - Vehicle Position. When in map
mode, this circular icon shows the
vehicle position on the map. Push in
on the Interface Dial , select Show
Icon on Map , move the Interface
Dial left to select Current
Position . It shows the latitude,
longitude, and elevation of your
current position.
VR - Voice Recognition. This allows
voice control of many of the
navigation functions. The hardware
consists of the microphone, voice
control switch ( NAVI TALK/NAVI
BACK buttons), and the front
speakers.
Waypoint - A temporary destination you may enter while en route (e.g., a
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page74. Yaw Rate Sensor -
Senses when the
vehicle makes a turn, which makes
the VP change direction on the map
as you turn.
Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings information prov ided by Zagat
Survey. See the INFO screen ( Other)
on page89 for an explanation of the
ratings.
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Voice Command Index
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on
any screen.
Help (reads list of the commands for
the displayed screen)
Setup (displays SETUP screen ( Main
Setup ))
Display map (displays the map
screen)
Display menu (displays the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ))
Display audio screen
Information (displays the INFO
screen ( Main Info ))
Trip Computer
Back (to previous screen, same as
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button)
Cancel (cancels current activity)
What time is it? The “Voice Command Help” option on
the
INFO screen ( Other) lists many of
the following controls. To avoid
distraction while you are driving, the
system can read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to memorize
all of them.
Navigation General
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display menu (if en route, displays
the MENU screen ( Route))
Display navigation (if en route,
displays the MENU screen
( Route))
Display map
Display map guide (when en route,
shows the next maneuver)
Display setup (or just Setup)
Display information (or just
Information )
Display audio screen
Trip computer
Cancel
Backward (or just Back)
What time is it?
Repeat voice (repeats the screen
prompt)
Help (reads list of Navigation
General and Navigation Display
Commands at any screen)
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How long to the destination? (when en route, tells the time to
destination)*
How far to the destination? (when en
route, tells the distance to
destination)*
Display destination map (when en
route, shows the map of the
destination)
Display entire route (when en route, adjusts the map scale so that the
entire route is displayed)
Register the current location (puts current location in the personal
Address Book)
* These commands ar e not available if
you scroll the map while en route to
a destination.Navigation Display
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display current location (shows
current latitude, longitude, and
elevation)
Display north up
Display heading up
Display zoom in
Display zoom out
Display: (the selected scale)
1/20 mile (80 m) scale
1/8 mile (200 m) scale
1/4 mile (400 m) scale
1/2 mile (800 m) scale
1 mile (1600 m) scale
2 mile (3 km) scale
5 mile (8 km) scale
15 mile (24 km) scale
50 mile (80 km) scale
150 mile (240 km) scale
350 mile (560 km) scale Display:
(display the selected icon on
the screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
grocery store
lodging (hotel, motel)
parking garage
parking lot
school
hospital
one way
freeway exit information
traffic
traffic speeds
traffic icons
traffic incidents
weather
weather warning icon
weather icons
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Hide: (hide the selected icon from the
screen)
ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
grocery store
lodging (hotel, motel)
parking garage
parking lot
school
hospital
one way
freeway exit information
traffic
traffic speeds
traffic icons
weather
weather warning icon
weather icons
Max zoom in
Max zoom out
Go home
MessagesFind Place Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Find nearest: (find the nearest
selection)
ACURA dealers
HONDA dealers
gas station
hydrogen station
ATM
bank
post office
hospital
police station
hotel
tourist attraction
restaurant (all restaurant types)
American restaurant
Chinese restaurant
fast food
Italian restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Mexican restaurant
seafood restaurant
shopping (all shopping types)
parking garage parking lot
other car dealers
auto parts & electronics
auto repair & maintenance
car wash & detailing
motorcycle dealers
roadside assistance
check cashing
currency exchange
veterinarian
Zagat restaurant
Korean restaurant
Californian restaurant
continental restaurant
French restaurant
German restaurant
Greek restaurant
Indian restaurant
Thai restaurant
vegetarian restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant
other restaurant
business
civic center
convention center
library
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school
city hall
court house
higher education
amusement park
golf course
historical monument
marina
movie theater
museum
park
performing arts
sports complex
bed & breakfast
accessory store
book store
clothing store
grocery store
home improvement store
mall
office supply store
pharmacy
pet food store
sewing store
shoe store
sporting goods storetoy store
airport
automobile club
bus station
camping
commuter rail station
ferry terminal
named place
park & ride
rental car agency
resort
rest area
ski area
tourist information
train station
travel agency
truck stopClimate Control Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Climate control full automatic (controls temperature to 72
degrees F)
Climate control automatic (controls
temperature to your selection)
Climate control off
Air conditioner on*
Air conditioner off*
Climate control defrost on*
Climate control defrost off*
Rear defrost on*
Rear defrost off*
Climate control fresh air
Climate control recirculate
Climate control vent
Climate control bi-level (vent and
floor)
Climate control floor
Climate control floor and defrost
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Fan speed up
Fan speed down
Fan speed # (#: 1-7) (for best voice
control, lower the fan speed)
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.Temperature Voice
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Temperature # degrees (#: 57-87
degrees F)
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot (displays HI)
Temperature max cold (displays LO)
Temperature balance
Temperature dual mode on*
Temperature dual mode off*
Driver temperature # degrees (#: 57-87 degrees F)
Passenger temperature # degrees (#: 57-87 degrees F)
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.
Radio Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Audio on*
Audio off*
Radio on* (or Radio play )
Radio off*
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency. Example Radio 95.5 FM )
Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency. Example Radio 1020 AM )
Radio seek up
Radio seek down
Radio next station (same as Radio
seek)
Radio preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6)
Radio auto select*
Radio scan*
Radio select XM1
Radio select XM2
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XM channel # (#: 1-255)
XM channel up
XM channel down
XM category up
XM category down
XM preset # (#: 1-6)
XM1 preset # (#: 1-6)
XM2 preset # (#: 1-6)
XM scan*
XM category scan*
XM channel scan*
XM category mode
XM channel mode
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.
NOTE:
Radio volume levels cannot be
controlled using voice control. Use the
buttons on your steering wheel. See your
vehicle Owner’s manual for more
information.CD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens. CD play
CD play disc # (#: 1-6)
CD play track # (#: 1-30)
CD play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6,
#2: 1-30)
CD skip forward
CD skip back
CD play next disc
CD play previous disc
CD track random*
CD track repeat*
CD disc repeat*
CD track scan*
CD disc scan*
CD normal play (resumes “Play”
from these commands: “CD track
random,” “CD track repeat,” and
“CD track scan”)
CD track list CD folder random*
CD folder repeat*
CD folder scan*
CD folder list
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.
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DVD Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
DVD play (use “DVD normal play”)
DVD play disc # (#: 1-6)
DVD play track # (#: 1-30)
DVD play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6, #2: 1-30)
DVD skip forward
DVD skip back
DVD play next disc
DVD play previous disc
DVD track random (for playing CD only)*
DVD track repeat
(for playing CD only)*
DVD disc repeat*
DVD track scan (for playing CD only)*
DVD disc scan*
DVD normal play
DVD track list DVD folder random
(for playing CD only)*
DVD folder repeat (for playing CD only)*
DVD folder scan (for playing CD only)*
DVD folder list
* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On
and Off, so the action that occurs
may not match the command you
speak.
AUX Voice Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
AUX play
NOTE:
 When selecting “AUX Play,” only folders that contain audio tracks are
displayed.
 For more information on USB or Bluetooth audio features, see the
vehicle Owner’s manual.
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INFO Screen Voice
Commands
These are additional commands not
found on the Voice Command Help
screen available when viewing the
INFO screen ( Other). Follow the voice
prompts.
Messages
Traffic incidents
Weather information
Trip computer
Cellular phonebook
Calendar
Calculator
Roadside assistance
Voice command help
(the system reads and lists all of
the commands, starting with
Navigation General Commands)
Map legend
Key to Zagat ratings
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)
Commands
The system accepts these commands on
SETUP screen ( Main Setup). (For
SETUP screen ( Other), simply say
what is written on the screen, and follow
the voice prompts)
Brightness up
Brightness down
Brightness minimum/min.
Brightness maximum/max.
Contrast up
Contrast down
Contrast minimum/min.
Contrast maximum/max.
Black level up
Black level down
Black level minimum/min.
Black level maximum/max.
Volume up
Volume down
Volume minimum/min.
Volume maximum/max.
Volume off Interface dial feedback off
Interface dial feedback auto
Interface dial feedback on
Guidance prompts minimum/min.
Guidance prompts normal
Guidance prompts maximum/max.
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