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Driving to Your Destination
When the Select a place screen is
displayed, select an item from the list,
and the Calculate route to screen is
displayed. Then select OK and push in
on the Interface Dial . You can select
either Set as New Destination or
Set as Waypoint for your specified
position. When the pop-up menu is displayed,
select
Set as Dest. to set your location
as a replacement destination, or Set as
Waypoint to set as a waypoint.
The system will return to the map
screen and recalculate the route to your
new destination or waypoint.
NOTE:
When you scroll through the map
screen while en route to a destination,
some voice controls will not function.
These include:
Display “Heading up”
Display “North up”Entering a Destination from the
Menu Screen (while en route)
If you say “Menu,” or press the MENU
button and select the “Enter destination
by” tab, the system displays the MENU
screen ( Enter destination by ). Follow
the procedure described in Entering a
Destination , which begins on page 27.
When the Calculate route to screen is
displayed, select OK and push in on the
Interface Dial . You can select either
Set as New Destination or Set as
Waypoint for your specified position.
When the pop-up menu is displayed,
select Set as Dest. to set your location
as a replacement destination, or Set as
Waypoint to set as a waypoint.
The system will return to the map
screen, and recalculate the route to your
specified new destination or waypoint.
Tip:
You can also press the MENU button
twice to display the MENU screen
(Enter destination by ).

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Continue Trip 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 NAVI
BACK button on the steering wheel,
or using the voice control system, say
“Cancel” or “Back.”
• If you wish to change the routing method, say or select CHANGE
METHOD by moving the Interface
Dial down.
• For additional information on changing the routing method, see
Changing the Routing Method on
page 52.
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 the 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 vehicle.
NOTE:
See your Owner’s Manual for more details on this feature.
AcuraLink relies on a satellite signal. It will not work correctly in Hawaii
and Alaska. When service information is received
from your vehicle or AcuraLink, an
envelope icon is displayed in the upper
right corner of the navigation screen.
The
Interface Dial controls most
AcuraLink functions. For more
information on AcuraLink, refer to:
• The Advanced Technology Guide for features and a function overview.
• Your Owner’s Manual for a detailed explanation of the system.
Driving to Your Destination

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Information Features
The INFO function consists of two main
screens. To display the INFO screen
(Main Info ), say “Information” or press
the INFO button. To change it to the
INFO screen ( Other), select the “Other”
tab. You can switch screens by selecting
the tab.
You can use the voice control system to
select any item on the INFO screen.
NOTE:
If some items appear to be grayed out and cannot be selected, it is because
you did not select OK on the initial
Disclaimer screen (see System Start-
up on page 17), or there is no phone
paired to the system (see Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink® page 18).
For information on the available voice commands, see Voice
Command Index on page 158.INFO Screen (Main Info)
When you say “Information” or press
the INFO button, the display changes to:
Messages
See AcuraLink Messages on page 78.
Traffic Incidents
When you say or select Traffic
Incidents, you can view a list of the
traffic incidents near your current
position or along your calculated route.
See Viewing Incident Reports on
page 24 and Traffic Rerouting on
page 72.
NOTE:
To receive traffic information, your XM
traffic/weather subscription must be
paid. See page 11 5 for details.

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Information Features
Weather Information
The Weather Information option
allows you to view the weather forecast,
warning list, and warning map. When
you say or select Weather
Information , the following screen
appears:
NOTE:
You can view the same screen by selecting Weather Info. from the
Map menu (see page 58).
To receive weather information, your XM traffic/weather subscription must
be paid. See page 115 for details.
Viewing Weather Forecast
You can view the weather forecast for
the current position or the city you
selected. Say or select Weather
Forecast , and the display changes to:
When you select Current Position ,
the Forecast screen will be displayed.
When you select City Vicinity, the
Enter city name screen will be
displayed. Enter the name of the city
using the Interface Dial . If the system
does not find an exact match, select
LIST when you finish entering the name
of the city. Select a desired city from the
list. The Forecast screen will be
displayed. When you select the “1 Day” tab, you
can view the one-day forecast and get
information about th
e current weather,
forecast (three/six hours ahead), and
temperature (high/low). When you
select the “3 Day” tab, you can view the
three-day forecast (day/night).
NOTE:
When the GPS signal or weather information cannot be received,
“NA” or “Data Not Available” will
be displayed.
You can view the same list by selecting the weather icon on the
map screen.

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Viewing Warning List
You can view a list of all weather
warnings in the United States. Say or
select Warning List Sorted by
Distance , and the display changes to:
You can view three types of lists by
selecting a sorting method from “All
US,” “Within 500mi,” or “On Route.” A
warning icon in the list indicates that
your vehicle is in the warning area, or
the calculated route runs through the
area. When you select a listed item by
pushing in on the Interface Dial, the
detailed information will be displayed. Say “Read List” or move the
Interface
Dial down, and the information will be
read to you.
NOTE:
The “On Route” tab can be selected only when en route.
Scrolling through the Weather Warning screen is disabled when the
vehicle is moving.
Viewing Warning Map
You can view the warning map, which
contains different co lors according to
the type of warning. Say or select
Warning Map, and the display
changes to:
Select the colored ar ea by moving the
Interface Dial left, right, up, or down.
If desired, rotate the Interface Dial to
change the map scale (15, 50, or 150
miles). When you have the crosshairs in
the desired area, push in on the
Interface Dial . The Weather
Warning screen will be displayed.

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Weather Information on Map
Weather Icons
The weather icons can be displayed on
the map screen when turned on (see
page 67). The weather icons appear next
to the city names on all map scales.
When you scroll through the map using
the Interface Dial , the weather icon is
displayed at the top right of the screen.
This shows you the weather at the
cursor position. When you select the weather icon next
to a city name and push in the
Interface Dial
, the Forecast screen
will be displayed. To return to the map
screen, press the CANCEL button or
move the Interface Dial to the left.
Warning Icon
The warning icon indicates that a
weather warning area exists near your
current location or along your calculated
route. To check the weather warnings,
see Weather Information on page 80.
Weather Information for
Destination
When you select a destination from the
MENU screen (Enter destination by ),
the Calculate route to screen will be
displayed.
The weather information for the
selected destination is displayed when
the weather icon setting is turned on
(see page 67).

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Information Features
You can also view the weather
information for your destination when
you select the destination directly from
the map screen (use the Interface Dial
to position the target mark on your
desired destination, and then push in on
the Interface Dial ).
NOTE:
When the GPS signal or weather
information cannot be received, “NA”
will be displayed. When the system cal
culates a route and
there is a warning on the route, the
following screen will be displayed:
Select Check Info. , and the warning
list will be displayed (see page 81).Trip Computer
The Trip computer screen displays the
trip information from the gauge
assembly.
When you say or select Trip
Computer , the display changes to:
Instant Fuel
Shows you the current instantaneous
fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg).
Average Fuel
Shows you the averag e fuel economy in
miles per gallon (mpg) since the gauge
trip meter was last reset.

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Elapsed Time
Shows the elapsed time that the ignition
has been on.
Average Speed
Shows you the average speed in miles
per hour (mph) since the trip meter was
last reset.
Range
Shows the estimated distance you can
travel on the fuel remaining in the tank.
This distance is estimated from the
average fuel economy over the last
several miles, so it will vary with
changes in speed, traffic, etc.
NOTE:
Information from the Trip Computer will be displayed only when the
ignition is on.
The “Instant Fuel” and “Average Fuel” may vary from actual fuel
consumed. These values are estimates
only.
The “Range” is only an estimate. Always monitor your vehicle’s fuel
gauge to determine the appropriate
time to refuel.Cellular Phone
The Cellular Phone option allows you
to store up to 1,000 names and 10,000
phone numbers in the phonebook of
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® from your
cellular phonebook. With the HFL, you
can then automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Say or select Cellular Phone from the
INFO screen ( Main Info ), and the
display changes to:
NOTE:
For more information on this feature, see your Owner’s Manual.
For questions about the HFL Cellular Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink
customer support at 1-888-528-7876,
or visit www.acura.com/
handsfreelink .
Calendar
The Calendar option allows you to
enter events and be reminded of them in
the future. When you say or select
Calendar , the system shows the
calendar with the current calendar day
highlighted.
Dates with an icon indicate there is a
scheduled entry for that date.

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Information Features
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.Entering Your Schedule
Set your schedule by selecting the day
on the calendar, and the display changes
to:
Reminder
The default for Reminder is ON. This
allows the system to remind you of the
calendar item the next time you start the
vehicle. See System Start-up on page 17.
Edit Date
This allows you to move your calendar
entry to a different date. If you say or
select Edit Date , the Calendar screen
is displayed with existing entries grayed
out. Select a new day and the display
returns to the Edit schedule screen
with a new date.
Edit Title
Say or select Edit Title, then enter the
name of your title using the Interface
Dial . Once you have entered the title,
say or select DONE. The title will be
displayed on the spec ified date of the
Calendar screen.
Edit Message
Say or select Edit Message, and the
system will show the Edit Message
screen. You can enter a message on two
lines. Use to change the line.
Once you have entered the message, say
or select DONE. The message will be
displayed on the spec ified date of the
Calendar screen.
Message Icon
Say or select Message Icon , and the
system displays a list of icons you can
select to help identify the type of
message you entered. The message icon
you choose will be displayed alongside
the specified date on the Calendar
screen.

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Delete
From the Calendar screen, select the
date of the schedule you wish to
remove. To remove the schedule, say or
select DELETE .
Done
Once you have finished entering the
schedule, say or select DONE. The
Calendar screen is redisplayed and the
entered schedule is shown.
NOTE:
You can only enter one message per day.
A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the schedule. After you
reach 50 entries, a warning message
will appear telling you that the limit
has been reached. You can clear any
older entries as needed.
To reactivate a previous message, turn the Reminder setting from OFF
to ON . If it is not turned on, the
reminder will not be displayed when
you start the vehicle.
The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on
the Disclaimer screen.
For more information, see System
Start-up on page 17.
Calculator
When you say or select Calculator, the
display changes to:
Use the Interface Dial and its Knob to
use the following features:
Calculator
The calculator function operates like a
standard handheld calculator.
Unit Conversion
Values entered on the calculator can be
converted from one unit to another (e.g.,
inches to millimeters).
Unit Conversion
To perform a conversion:
1. Enter a numeric value to be converted (for example, 100).
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, weight) and
push in on the dial to select. The
screen for that conversion type
appears (see illustration in step 4).