Acura CSX 2011 Navigation Manual
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After you have travelled approximately 
800 metres away from a mapped road, 
the system will display a series of white 
dots on the map screen to show the path 
you have travelled. This is provided so 
you can follow the dots to backtrack to 
the mapped road you originally left. 
Tracking continues until you reach a 
mapped road. See Off-road Tracking on 
page 60.
Tracking is shown only in the 80, 200, 
400, and 800 metre scales, or the 1/20, 
1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 mile scales. Use the 
ZOOM buttons to change the scales if 
necessary.
NOTE:
To clear existing dots, turn this feature 
off and exit Setup. To re-enable this 
feature, return to Setup and turn it on 
again.
Correct Vehicle PositionThe system relies on satellites for 
positioning information. Buildings, 
tunnels, and other objects can block or 
reflect 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 Adjust, and the system will 
display a map adjustment screen.3. Use the ZOOM buttons and the 
joystick to move the location 
arrowhead to the correct location. 
Touch the arrow buttons on the 
bottom of the screen to rotate the 
direction arrows so the vehicle 
position is pointing in the correct 
direction.
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.
4. When you have finished, press the 
joystick or select Done to return to 
the previous screen.
5. As you drive, the current road will be 
displayed at the bottom of the screen. 
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System SetupSystem InformationFrom the Setup screen (second), say or 
select System Information and the 
following screen appears:
This information is for dealer use only. 
For ordering updates, use the version 
number stamped on the label (as Ver. X. 
XX) of the navigation DVD. See 
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on 
page 103.
When finished, say or select Return to 
return to the previous screen.
Basic SettingsFrom the Setup screen (second), say or 
select Basic Settings and the 
following screen appears:Keyboard LayoutAllows you to select the displayed 
keypad screen: Alphabet or 
QWERTY.Units (km or mile)Allows you to select the units for the 
entire system (km or mile).
Voice Recognition FeedbackAllows you to turn voice control system 
prompts On or Off. When Off, you will 
not hear the voice control system 
confirmations or prompts. 
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Clock SettingsFrom the Setup screen (second), say or 
select Clock Settings and the 
following screen appears:Clock AdjustmentWhen you select Clock Adjustment, 
the following screen appears:This screen allows you to set or adjust 
the following:
• Auto Daylight Saving Time 
(Default = On)
• Auto Time Zone by GPS 
(Default = On)
• DST (Daylight Saving Time) 
Selection (change DST schedule)
• Time Adjustment (adjust your clock)
•Reset button (resets this screen’s 
settings to factory defaults)
Auto Daylight Saving TimeSets automatic daylight saving time On 
or Off. If set to On, the clock will 
automatically “spring ahead” or “fall 
back” by one hour when a daylight 
saving time change occurs. If you reside 
in a province or area where daylight 
saving time is not used, then you may 
want to turn this feature off.
NOTE:If you set Auto Daylight Saving Time to On
, the daylight saving time function is 
activated even in an area that does not 
use daylight saving time.
Auto Time Zone by GPSSets automatic time zone selection by 
GPS to On or Off. If you are driving 
across the country and passing through 
time zones, then this feature will 
automatically set the time to the time 
zone you are travelling through. 
However, if you live and work in two 
different time zones, you may want to 
turn this feature off.
NOTE:
When driving near a time zone 
boundary, the displayed time zone may 
fluctuate between the two zone times. 
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System SetupDaylight Saving Time (DST) 
Selection (Change DST Schedule)This option lets you select the schedule 
(April-October or March-
November) when daylight saving time 
will automatically occur in your 
navigation system. The system default is 
theMarch-November schedule.
Time AdjustmentAdjusts the current time in hours and 
minutes. You can reset the adjustment 
by selecting Reset. Selecting Done
returns you to the previous screen. 
NOTE:
SelectingReset also clears any 
changes you made to “Auto Daylight 
Saving,” “Auto Time Zone,” or “DST 
Selection” settings. Depending on your 
location, you may need to adjust these 
settings.Clock TypeAllows you to choose the design of the 
clock screen. For more informaion, see 
Clock Type on page 75.
ColourFrom the Setup screen (second), say or 
selectColour and the following screen 
appears:
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Map ColourAllows you to choose the map colour 
from one of four colours for the Day 
and Night modes.
Say or select Return to return to the 
previous screen.
NOTE: 
• Choose White (factory default is 
Beige) as the Day colour to obtain 
the best daytime display contrast.
• Choose Black (factory default) as 
the Night colour to obtain the best 
nighttime display contrast.
Menu ColourAllows you to choose the menu colour 
from one of five colours for the Base 
and Window.
Say or select Return to return to the 
previous screen.
NOTE: 
• Choose Black (factory default) as 
the Base colour to obtain the best 
display contrast.
• Choose White (factory default) as 
the Window colour to obtain the 
best display contrast.
LanguageAllows you to select the operating 
language: French or English.\When you select the language to be 
changed, a confirmation box will pop 
up. Select Oui or OK to perform 
changing the operating language, and 
the system will restart with the specified 
operating language. 
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System InitializationSystem InitializationIf for any reason you lose power to the 
navigation system (e.g., the battery was 
disconnected), the navigation system 
will require initialization. Once 
completed, your system will be ready to 
use.
This initialization requires the 
following:
• Entry of the 4-digit anti-theft security 
code.
• GPS initialization (may not be needed 
depending on the length of time the 
system was without power).
• Map matching to align the GPS 
coordinates to a place on the map 
(displays current street at the bottom 
of the map).
Entering the Security CodeIf the battery goes dead or is 
disconnected for any reason, you will 
have to enter a security code for both the 
audio system and the navigation system 
before you can use it again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you 
should have received two cards 
containing the audio and navigation 
system’s security codes and serial 
numbers. Keep these cards in a safe 
place in case you need the codes. If you 
lose the cards, you must obtain the 
security codes from your dealer.Enter the four-digit security code, then 
select Done. If you have entered it 
correctly, the display changes to the 
Disclaimer screen. If you make a 
mistake, the system will display 
“incorrect PIN.” Re-enter your 4-digit 
security code. You have 10 chances to 
enter the correct code. If all 10 are 
incorrect, turn the ignition to OFF, then 
back to ON (II) to have 10 more chances 
to enter the correct code.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated 
to your optional navigation system PIN 
(for Personal Address Book or Home 
Address). 
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GPS InitializationDepending 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 16). 
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 finds the 
satellites properly, this box clears and 
the Disclaimer screen is shown. If 
within 10 minutes the system fails to 
locate a sufficient 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, but it can take as long as 45 
minutes.
Map MatchingThis 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.
The navigation system lost power and is acquiring its  
location from the GPS satellites. This usually takes  
less than 10 minutes.
* Start the engine.
* Park the vehicle in an open area away from trees,  
  power lines, and tall buildings.
* Remove loose articles, cell phones, or electrical  
  accessories located near the GPS antenna.
* If this screen is displayed repeatedly when starting  
  the vehicle, see your dealer.
Something is interfering with the system’s ability to  
acquire its location. Check the following:
* The vehicle must be in an open area with a clear  
  view of the sky.
* Remove sources of GPS interference like metallic 
  window tint above antenna, or electrical items 
  near antenna (see owner's manual for details).
* Check GPS antenna cable connection.
* Restart the engine and repeat the GPS acquire 
  procedure. If the problem persists, see your dealer. 
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System LimitationsAlthough your navigation system is one 
of the most highly sophisticated pieces 
of equipment you will find in a modern 
automobile, you may find 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 tens of metres.
For example, in urban areas where 
streets are close together, this could 
cause the system to show that you are 
travelling on a street that parallels the 
street you are actually on. The system 
will, under most circumstances, correct 
itself while you drive.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 IssuesThe 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 under the 
dashboard)
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other 
electronic devices docked in a cradle 
or lying loose on the dashboard
• Radar detectors mounted 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, highway 
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 46. You may 
also have Unverified Area Routing set 
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on 
page 83.
Additionally, the mapping database 
contains verified and unverified maps. 
See Map Overview on page 6. A 
Disclaimer screen will warn you if your 
route includes unverified streets.
Unverified 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 unverified areas. 
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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 find 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. 
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Database LimitationsYou will find that some points of 
interest (POI) may be missing when you 
search the database. This can be caused 
if at the time the database was gathered, 
the name was misspelled, the place was 
improperly categorized, or the POI 
change is not yet in the database. This 
means you may not find places listed 
that you know exist. This is also true for 
police agencies and hospitals. In 
outlying areas, facilities listed may not 
be the closest. Always check with local 
information sources if you need law 
enforcement or hospital services.
Every effort has been made to verify 
that the system’s database was accurate 
at the time it was created. However, 
businesses do close or relocate and new 
businesses start in the old locations. For 
this reason, you may occasionally find 
inaccurate information when you select 
and drive to a point of interest (for 
example, a restaurant is now a jewellery 
store). The number of these inaccuracies 
increases the longer you go without an 
update.The digitized map database reflects 
conditions as they existed at various 
points in time before production. 
Accordingly, your DVD may contain 
inaccurate or incomplete data or 
information due to the passage of time, 
road construction, changing conditions, 
or other causes.
Due to ongoing software and database 
improvements, navigation disc versions 
may change in the middle of a 
production year. The version shipped 
with your vehicle was the most recent 
available at the time of production and 
is considered standard equipment for 
that vehicle. There is no free program to 
retrofit early production vehicles with 
the latest disc. For DVD ordering 
information, see page 103.In addition, this 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
• Road traffic, safety, or conditions