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Information Features
INFO Screen (Other)
Select the “Other” tab to view additional
information, and the following screen
appears:
NOTE:
Map Data Update Status can be
selected only during the update of map
data.
Calendar
The Calendar option allows you to enter
events and be remind ed of them in the
future. When you say or select
Calendar from the INFO screen
(Other ), the system shows the calendar
with the current calendar day
highlighted.
Dates with an icon indicate there is a
scheduled entry for that date.
NOTE:
Entries may be stored in the calendar
for 10 years. You can scroll through the calendar day
by day by rotating the
Interface Dial
knob , or select the day by voice. When
you move the Interface Dial up or
down, you can also scroll through the
calendar week by week. To change the
month, say “Next month” or “Previous
month,” or move the Interface Dial
right or left.
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Information Features
To perform a conversion:
1. Enter a numeric value to be converted
(for example, 1000).
2. Move the Interface Dial down to
select UNIT CONVERSION . The
screen changes to:
3. Rotate the Interface Dial knob to
select the type of unit you want to
convert (for example, Length) and
push in on the Interface Dial to
select. The screen for that
conversion type appears (see
illustration in step 4). 4. Select the base unit (e.g., mm) that
you wish to convert to some other
unit. All other units will change
automatically depending on the base
unit value. In the example below,
1000 mm converts to 100 cm, 1 m,
etc.
NOTE:
If you do not enter a value to be converted, only “Temperature” units
are selectable.
Conversions using negative values may produce meaningless or
physically impossible values.
To return the Calculator screen,
select CALC. by moving the
Interface Dial to the right.System/Device Information
Say or select System/Device
Information while on the INFO screen
(Other ), and the displa y will change as
indicated below.
You will need this information when
ordering an update. See page 133 for
more information.
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Information Features
Map Data Update Status
During data updates, you can check the
update status for map data.
During the update of map data, say or
select Map Data Update Status
while on the INFO screen ( Other), and
the display will change as indicated
below.
NOTE:
This operation can only be carried out
during a disc update.
Roadside Assistance
Acura Roadside Assistance is provided
as a service to Acura clients. When
paired with a Bluetooth-enabled cell
phone, the system can call for assistance
as long as the setting is switched ON.
Say or select Roadside Assistance
while on the INFO screen ( Other), and
the display will change as indicated
below.
When you select the country, the phone
number for Roadside Assistance and
vehicle position information will be
displayed.
Say “Call” or select Call with the
Interface Dial, and then select Yes
from the confirmation screen.
Key to ZAGAT Ratings
By saying or selecting Key to ZAGAT
Ratings on the INFO screen ( Other),
you can see the explanation of the data
displayed for the Zagat-surveyed
restaurants.
“Food,” “Decor,” and “Service” categories are rated using numbered
values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15, etc.)
“Cost” is the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip). If unavailable
then estimated cost symbols are shown:
“
VE”: Very Expensive
“E”: Expensive
“M”: Moderate
“I”: Inexpensive
The symbols, if displayed, indicate the following information:
open on Sunday
open on Monday
open for lunch
serving after 11 PM
no credit card accepted
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SETUP Mode
The SETUP function consists of two
main screens that allow you to change
and update information in the system.
NOTE:
For information on the available voice
commands, see page 173.
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)
Select Setup from the INFO screen
(Main info.), and the following screen
will display.
Brightness
The screen brightness has 11 settings.
To change the brightness, use the voice
control system and say “Brightness up”
or “Brightness down.” You can also
select Brightness and change the
setting by rotating the Interface Dial
knob.
Tip:
If you are having trouble viewing the
screen in bright lig hting conditions, try
increasing the brightness.
Contrast
The screen contrast has 11 settings.
To adjust the contrast, use the voice
control system and say “Contrast up” or
“Contrast down.” You can also select
Contrast and change the setting by
rotating the Interface Dial knob .
Black Level
The screen black level has 11 settings.
To change the black level, use the voice
control system and say “Black level up”
or “Black level down.” You can also
select Black Level and change the
setting by rotating the Interface Dial
knob .
NOTE:
You can have separate daytime and
nighttime settings for Brightness,
Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each
setting when the disp lay is in either
daytime or nighttime mode. Use the
Display Mode button (page 11 and
118) to select Daytime or Nighttime
mode.
System Setup
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Database Limitations
You 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. Alwa ys 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, yo u may occasionally
find inaccurate information when you
select and drive to a point of interest (for
example, a restaurant is now a jewelry
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 database may contain
inaccurate or incomplete data or
information due to th
e passage of time,
road construction, changing conditions,
or other causes.
Due to ongoing software and database
improvements, navigation software and
mapping 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 software and
mapping versions. For update ordering
information, see page 133.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
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Client Assistance
Reporting Errors
Occasionally, you may encounter
database errors.
If the error pertains to freeways and main “verified” roads shown in black
on the map, then report it online at
http://mapreporter.navteq.com/dur-
web-external/.
If the error involves a purple “unverified” road, then do not report
it. These areas have not been verified
and are provided for reference only
(see Map Overview on page 6).
For errors in points of interest (POI), like a business that has changed its
name, do not report them. Keep in
mind that depending on when the data
was collected, the database can be out
of date. The business may have not
reported the change(s), or not be in
the database at all. Updates are
available for purchase, usually in the
fall of each year. See Obtaining a
Navigation Update on page133
regarding updates to the navigation
system. If the error does not involve the
database, such as vehicle position
icon error, screen error messages, or
other GPS related errors, see
Frequently Asked Questions on
page 151, System Limitations on
page 129, or Troubleshooting on
page 159.
Acura Client Relations
Telephone: (800) 382-2238
Fax: (310) 783-3535
Mail:
Acura Navi
America Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Relations
MS 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
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Client Assistance
Visiting Your Dealer
We strive to make this manual as
complete as possible and to answer all
questions regarding operation of the
system. Occasionally, you may run into
a specific issue that you cannot find in
the book. You may save yourself a trip
to the dealer by first consulting the
following resources:
The Troubleshooting section (see
page 159)
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section (see page 151)
The FAQs found on the online update order site (see “Obtaining a
Navigation Update”)
For detailed questions regarding HFL, audio, or other systems that
interact with the navigation system,
see your Owner’s Manual, or the
Advanced Technology Guide.
For traffic-related issues, see the “AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic”
section (on page 23) and FAQs (on
page 151). Call Acura Client Relations (see
Acura Client Relations on page132).
For database or POI issues, follow the guidelines in the “Reporting Errors”
section (see page 132).
If your question is still unanswered and
you wish to visit the dealer, please be
prepared to demonstrate the issue to the
service consultant. That way, the service
consultant can document the issue for
the factory to allow more efficient
troubleshooting.
Some issues may at first seem random,
but you may notice a pattern, like they
only occur when you enter a specific
address, when driving on a certain road,
or just when it’s cold. This information
is very useful to the service consultant.
Be patient, the serv ice consultant may
be unfamiliar with yo ur specific issue.
Obtaining a
Navigation Update
Acura is continually expanding the
scope of the navigation system.
Upgraded software may be made
available to navigation system owners
periodically, usually in the fall of each
year.
To purchase an updated, you will need
your vehicle’s VIN number and the
System/Device Information from the
INFO screen ( Other). Call the Acura
Navigation Center at (888) 549-3798, or
order online by going to
www.acuranavi.com.
NOTE:
Updates are not available at your dealer. However, the dealer may
order an update for you out of
courtesy. There is no program for
free updates.
The update order line staff cannot answer technical questions regarding
navigation operation, coverage, or
POIs.
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Coverage Areas
Puerto Rico
If Street Name Guidance is set to
ON , the street names will not be read
out by voice guidance. This may change
with future data updates.
INFO Screen Differences
Messages
The INFO screen Messages feature
utilizes XM. Because XM is not
available, it is not displayed on the
INFO screen except messages such as
the diagnosis information for the trouble
of the car. In addition, the “Map menu”
item New Messages will appear
grayed out except messages such as the
diagnosis information for the trouble of
the car. This is normal.
Traffic Incidents
This item is grayed out on the INFO
screen because XM is not available.
Weather Info.
This item is grayed out on the INFO
screen because XM is not available.
Map Legend
The map legend “Traffic” and
“Weather” descriptions may be
available, but do not apply.
Shipping a Vehicle
Shipping a vehicle from Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico to
the U.S. mainland
If you wish to receive XM audio,
traffic, or weather, you must call XM
and set up an account at
To begin receiving AcuraLink quick tips, contact Acura Client Relations at
(800) 382-2238, and ask them to
activate your AcuraLink unit.
Shipping a vehicle from the U.S.
mainland to Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, and Puerto Rico
If a U.S. mainland-delivered vehicle is shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada,
and Puerto Rico, there is no XM
reception.
The issues under “Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto
Rico” apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance, Routing
ProblemSolution
The navigation system does not route me the same way I
would go, or the way some other mapping program displays.
Why is this? The navigation system attempts to generate the optimum route. See
Changing the Route Preference
on page53.
The navigation wants to route me around potential traffic
problems. How do I stop these pop-up messages? This feature can be turned off. See
Traffic Rerouting on page110.
Why is the street I’m on not s hown on the map? It has been
here for more than a year. The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. See page
134 for
ways to obtain the latest detailed 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 on the back of the navigation display) may be
blocked by personal items. For best reception, remove items from the
dashboard, such as radar detectors, cell phones, or loose articles.
Metallic tinting or other aftermarket devices can interfere with the GPS
reception. Please see your dealer. Also see System Limitations on
page 129.
I entered a destination, but the blue highlighted route and
voice guidance stopped, or turned into a blue/pink dashed line
before I got to my destination. Why is this? Your route has entered an
unverified area. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 106.
The map rotates while I make 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 63.
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
Map Scale on page66.
While driving to my destination, the “time to go” display
sometimes increases, even th ough I am getting closer. The “Time to go” is based on actual road speeds. However if your speed
slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the
“Time to go” based on your actual speed to give you a better estimate of
arrival time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Updates, Coverage, Map Errors, Limitations
ProblemSolution
When is my city going to beco me part of a fully verified
detailed coverage area? The mapping database vendor is constantly revising map coverage. See
page
134 for ways to obtain the latest detailed coverage information.
Will the navigation system work outside Nort h America? The system contains maps for the 50 U.S. states, as well as for Canada an d
Puerto Rico. The system will not work in Mexico or overseas. See Map
Coverage on page134.
Can I play video DVDs in my navigation system? No. The navigation system is designed only to read music discs. The system
cannot read other mapping databases or video DVDs. If you experience any
problems that you cannot resolve, please contact your dealer.
I found some errors in the database. How do I report them? Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major
errors, you can report them following the instructions on page 132.
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