Acura MDX 2007 Navigation Manual

130Navigation System
Frequently Asked Questions
Traffic
ProblemSolution
My Real-Time Traffic is mi ssing and is not displaying
properly. What is wrong? Verify the following:
 Check the traffic icon on the icon bar,
and the icon options for traffic.
page 65 walks you through the verification steps.
 Ensure that you have the correct remo te (the settings for driver 1 and
driver 2 are set independently by each driver).
 Your XM “Nav Traffic” subscription may have expired. Call XM at (800)
967-2346 and verify your account status . If your subscription has lapsed,
you may need to request a “rapid re fresh” after XM performs the refresh,
then leave the vehicle running outsi de for 30 minutes to receive the
refresh.
 It is possible that there is a te mporary technical problem with your
metropolitan area traffic. You can call Acura Client Services to see if there
is an outage (page 114).
 If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance, Routing
Problem Solution
The navi does not route me the same way I would go, or the
way some other mapping progr am displays. Why is this? The navigation system attempts to
generate the optimum route. See
Changing the Routing Method on page 51.
Why is the street I’m on not shown on the map? It has been
here for more than a year. The mapping database is
constantly undergoing revision. See page 116 for
ways to obtain the latest de tailed coverage information.
The vehicle position icon is not following the road and the
“GPS icon” text in the upper left hand corner of the screen is
white or missing.  The GPS antenna (located under the center of the dash) may be blocked by
personal items. For best reception, remove items from the dash, such as
radar detectors, cell phone s, or loose articles.
 Metallic tinting or other after-marke t devices can interfere with the GPS
reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on
page 111.
I entered a destination, but th e blue highlighted route and
voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/purple dashed
line before I got to my destination. Why is this? Your route has entered
an unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 92.
The map rotates while I make a turns, How can I stop this? Select the “North-up” map orientation by voice, or by selecting “North-up”
from the map menu. See Map Orientation on page 61.
Sometimes I cannot select between the North-up, and
Heading-up map orientations, why is this? The “Heading-up” map orientation can
only be shown in the lower scales
(1/20 - 1 mile scales). See Map Scale on page 60.
While driving to my destinati on, the “time to go” display
sometimes increases even though I am getting closer. The “Time to go” is based on actual
road speeds. However if you speed
slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the
“Time to go” based of your actual spee d to give you a better estimate of
arrival time.
The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short distance
behind especially when I arrive at an intersection. Is there
anything wrong? No, when at an intersection, the syst
em is unaware of the width of the
intersecting road. Large differences is vehicle position can indicate a
temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page 111.

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Frequently Asked Questions
While I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”)
on it. What do they mean? These are called “breadcrumbs.”
If you drive more than 1/2 mile from
mapped roads, the off-road tracking feature begins to function. See Off-road
Tracking on page 67 and 101.
How can I get rid of the whit e dots (“breadcrumbs”) from my
screen? Go to “Vehicle” in the
Setup screen (second), and set Off-road Tracking
to OFF, then return to the map. See page 101.
A road that I selected to avoi d is being used when routing.
What is wrong? When you “draw” your area to avoid, make sure to select sections of roads
that include at least one
intersection. See page 96.
When I arrive at my destination, the “bulls-eye” is shown at a
different location on the street. Why? The system calculates the “bulls-eye
” location based on the street address
range allocated for that street. See Destination Icon on page 62 for an
example.
My elevation (shown when I di splay the current position)
seems to fluctuate even though my elevation has not changed. This is normal, and due to errors in sa
tellite position. The elevation can vary
+/- 100 feet. See System Limitations on page 111.
My elevation is missing on th e “current position” screen.
Why? If the GPS antenna cannot receive at leas
t 4 satellites, the elevation is not
displayed. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. If the elevation is zero,
or below sea level, the elev ation is also not displayed.
Problem
Solution

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Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering a Navi DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations
Problem Solution
I want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one? You cannot obtain a new DVD from the dealer. See Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD on page 116.
I want to order a DVD. How ca n I determine the DVD version
in my navigation system? The version is on the label of your DVD. It starts with “Ver:.” See
Changing
the DVD on page 116.
I got a Navi DVD from a “friend,” but it does not work. Why? Your vehi cle was designed to use a white DVD. DVDs with different
colored labels, or from different manuf acturers, will not operate correctly.
Always obtain DVDs from the DVD order desk. See page 116.
When is my city going to become part of a fully verified
detailed coverage area? The mapping database vendor is constantly revising map coverage. See
page 116 for ways to obtain the latest
detailed coverage information.
Will the navigation system work outside North America? The navigation system contains maps only for the lower 48 states, and portions of southern Canada. The system will not work in Mexico, Hawaii,
Alaska, or overseas. Canada coverage is limited. See Map Coverage on
page 118.
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation sy stem?No. The navigation system is desi gned only to read the white DVD provided
with your vehicle. Map di scs for other vehicle manufacturers, or PC map
programs will not work.
I found some errors in the database. How do I report them? Mi nor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major
errors, you can report them following the instructions on page 114.

134Navigation System
Frequently Asked Questions
Display, Accessories
Rear Camera
Miscellaneous Other Questions
ProblemSolution
The display appears dim when starting the car in real cold
weather. Is there a problem? No, this is normal, and will beco
me brighter after a few minutes.
Problem Solution
When I shift gears, the rear camera image is delayed. When shifting into or out of reverse, you may experience delays when the
screen image switches between the navi screen and the rear camera image.
This is normal.
The rear camera image is too dark or too bright, how do I
adjust the brightness. While the camera image is displayed, use the Zoom In/Zoom Out controls to
adjust the brightness. This ad
justment does not affect the Setup screen
brightness adjustments.
Problem Solution
My clock frequently changes forward and backward by one
hour. Why is this? The clock is being automatically set based on your GPS location. If you live
and work on the boundary between two
time zones, you can turn off this
feature. See page 100.
When driving near a time zone border, the time changes even
though I am not near the time zone. Why is this? The time zone borders are only appr
oximated in the system. Depending on
the geography of the time zone boundary, the switch to a different zone can
be erratic. See page 100.
My state does not observe dayl ight savings time. How do I
turn off this feature? You can turn off this feature. See page 100.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though Setup shows “Auto Daylight” is
“ON.” Go to the Clock Adjustment
screen in Setup and simply turn off the auto
daylight savings time feature, select Time Adjustment , and adjust your
clock
using the Interface Dial by one hour. For more information, see
Clock Adjustment on page 99.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this? The Navigation system is designed to
switch to daylight savings time in
April/October. For more information, see Clock Adjustment on page 99.
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. Wh at can cause this? 1) You may be near a ti
me zone boundary…(Covered in the other “clock”
FAQs)
2) The navigation system is still swit ching per the old Daylight savings
schedule (April/October). Set the “Auto Daylight” to “OFF” on the
Clock Adjustment screen in Setup. Manually adjust the clock by one
hour as needed. See page 99 for more information.
My battery was disconnected, or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. Where do I find this
code? There should have been a card in the
glove box with the anti-theft code for
the navigation/audio system. This card contains the 4-digit security code
and serial number. If you cannot find it, your de aler can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. When will other
languages be available fo r the navigation system? This is being considered
as a future enhancement.
Problem Solution

136Navigation System
Troubleshooting
* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.
Screen Error MessageSolution
Navigation system is unabl e to acquire a proper GPS
signal. Make sure there is nothing on the dash
blocking the GPS antenna (after-market
metallic window tinting or after-market devices placed on the dash, like radar
detectors, cell phones, or loos e items). If the dashboard is clear of objects, move the
vehicle to an open space away from tall buildings, trees, etc.
Navigation unit door is ope n or No DVD disc is
inserted. Please check system. Make sure that the navigati
on DVD disc is inserted with the label side up and the
navigation unit door is fully snapped closed (see page 116).
No DVD disc. Please check syst em.Check that the navigation DVD disc is inserted with the label side up (page 116). If
the problem persists, see your dealer.
DVD disc reading error (unf ormatted). Please consult
your dealer. Check the DVD disc surface for deep scratches or other damage. Make sure you are
using a Navigation DVD (white colored la
bel). The system cannot read other
mapping databases or video DVDs. If the problem persists, see your dealer.
Display temp is too high. Sy stem will shut down until
display cools down. This message will appear briefly when the
display temperature is too high, and then
the display will turn off until the temper ature cools down. The system will turn
back on when the display cools down.
Outside temperature is low. System will take awhile to
start up. The temperature is below -22°F and the navigation ECU has difficulty reading the
DVD. The system will start up
when the temperature warms up.
Route has not been completed. Please try again from a
different location. This message will appear when you are routi
ng to or from a place (new area) that is
not in the database. Try planning a different route to or from a different location.*
No alternate route found. Original route will be
followed. No alternative route method was found. The
original route method will be used.*
Ensure that a road name is displayed at the bottom of the map.
This destination cannot be found in database. The destination was not found in the data base. Try another destination nearby, or
select the destination with the Interface Dial.*

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Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms
pertaining to the voice recognition
navigation system.
Average Fuel - The average fuel
economy value as displayed by the
Trip computer screen.
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid
can be entered into the system, and
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs - Off road tracking dots
that can be followe d on the map to
retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be
turned on/off in Setup screen
(second).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points Of Interest)
data stored on the DVD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. The
main metropolitan areas in the lower
48 states, and southern Canada are
mapped to this level. See page 118
for a list of these areas. Digitized Road -
A road that appears on
the navigation screen. The road name
will appear at the bottom of the
navigation screen. If the user drives
“off road,” the navigation system will
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on
how far you drive from a mapped
road.
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing
cautionary information. It is meant to
be read carefully and acknowledged
by the customer when using the
navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM - Digital Versatile
Disc. The navigation program and
database resides on this disc. For
information on how to order a
replacement or update DVD, see
page 116.
Elapsed Time - Elapsed Time for the
current trip as displayed by the Trip
computer screen. FAQ -
Frequently Asked Questions. See
page 128 for a list of the customer
FAQs, and troubleshooting
information.
GPS - Global Positioning System. A
network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. The navigation
system can simultaneously receive
signals from up to 12 satellites to
accurately position the vehicle on the
map.
GPS Antenna - Located in the center of
the dash. Electronic items operating
in this general location can interfere
with the GPS signal.
HFL - HandsFreeLink. Your vehicle is
equipped with this feature, which
uses Bluetooth technology as a
wireless link between the vehicle and
your Bluetooth compatible cell
phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.

138Navigation System
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.
Multi-Information Display (MID) - Located in the gauge assembly. See
the Owner’s manual for additional
information. MW -
Maneuver Window. While on-
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
page 61.
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 customer to protect personal
information. POI -
Point Of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools etc. found under
the Places option on the Enter
destination by screen. See page 51.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page 51.
Reminder - Automatic “pop-up”
Calendar message. See Calendar on
page 78.
Remote Keyless Entry - Allows you to
lock/unlock the doors, unlock the
tailgate, and link/ unlink Driver 1/
Driver 2 settings.
RES - Rear Entertainment System.
(Factory installed)
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page 109.

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Glossary
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.
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 with on route (e.g., a
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 71.
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 Information screen on
page 76 for an explanation of the
ratings.