Acura TSX 2012 Navigation Manual
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Error Messages
iPod®
Troubleshooting
iPod®
Error Message
Cause
Solution
UNSUPPORTED
Appears when an unsupported 
iPod® is connected.
Update the iPod® software to the latest version.
CONNECT RETRY
Appears when the iPod® cannot 
be authenticated.
Reconnect the iPod®.
NO SONG
Appears when there are no tracks 
in the iPod®.
Store tracks in the iPod®.
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Error Messages
USB Flash Drive
Troubleshooting
USB Flash Drive
Error Message
Cause
Solution
FILE ERROR
The system cannot read the 
track(s).
Check the tracks in the USB flash drive. There is a possibility that the 
tracks have been damaged.
UNSUPPORTED
Appears when an unsupported 
device is connected.
If it appears when a supported device is connected, reconnect the 
device.
UNPLAYABLE FILE
Appears when the tracks in the 
USB flash drive are DRM or an 
unsupported format.
This error message appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next 
song.
NO SONG
Appears when the USB flash drive 
is empty or there are no tracks in 
MP3, WMA, or AAC format in the 
drive.
Save tracks in MP3, WMA, or AAC format in the USB flash drive.
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNER'S 
MANUAL
Appears when the overcurrent 
protection feature of the system 
stops supplying power to USB 
because an incompatible device is 
connected.
Disconnect the device. Turn the audio system off, and turn it on again. 
Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
ERROR
Appears when the Internal USB 
ROM error occurs.
Try a different USB flash drive.
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Reference Information
System Initialization..............................222
Entering the Security Code....................222
Acquiring GPS Information ....................222
Startup Confirmation Screen .................223
Map Matching ......................................223
System Limitations ................................224
GPS System...........................................224
Address Calculation ..............................224
Database ..............................................224
Client Assistance ....................................226
Resolving Problems ...............................226
Reporting Errors ....................................226
Acura Client Services Contact Information... 226 Visiting Your Dealer ............................. 226
Map Coverage ..................................... 227
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD .... 227
Traffic Information ............................... 228
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and 
Puerto Rico......................................... 228
Shipping a Vehicle to the U.S. Mainland 228
Legal Information ................................. 229
Copyrights ........................................... 229
User Agreements ................................. 229
As required by the FCC ........................ 234
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System InitializationThe navigation system must be initialized if 
power to the navigation system is 
interrupted for any reason (e.g., the 
battery was disconnected).Entering the Security CodeWhen you purchased the vehicle, you 
should have received a card with the 
navigation system security code and serial 
number. Keep this card in a safe place. If 
you lose the card, you must obtain the 
security code from your dealer.
1.Press the VOLUME button to activate 
the audio system.
2. Enter the 5-digit security code when 
prompted using the radio preset 
buttons.
Acquiring GPS InformationDepending on the length of time the 
power was interrupted, your system may 
require GPS initialization.
If initialization is not necessary, the system 
proceeds directly to the Startup 
Confirmation screen.
If the system fails to  locate a sufficient 
number of satellites to locate your position 
within 10 minutes, th e following screen is 
displayed.
If you are experiencing GPS reception 
problems: 2 GPS System 
P. 224
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System Initialization
Startup Confirmation Screen
Reference Information
Startup Confirmation ScreenThe Startup Confirmation screen is 
displayed when initialization has 
successfully completed. It is displayed every 
time you start your vehicle. Press u to 
select  OK to continue.
Map MatchingMap matching is the process of using the 
acquired GPS information to locate your 
position on the map screen. If you are on a 
mapped road, the name of the road is 
displayed along the bottom of the map 
screen when map matching is completed. 
Do not enter a destination until the road 
name is displayed.
The system may initially show your location 
on a different street (e.g., in urban areas 
where streets are close together), may 
show an incorrect elevation, or may delay 
the display of the vehi cle position icon at 
intersections. This is  normal; the system 
will correct itself while you drive.
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System LimitationsGPS SystemThe 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 
GPS antenna is located in the dashboard. 
The signal reception can easily be 
interrupted or interfered with by the 
following:
• Metallic window tint on the front or side 
windows
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic 
devices docked in a cradle or lying loose 
on the dashboard
• Remote starters or “hidden” vehicle 
tracking systems mounted near the 
navigation unit
• Audio electronic devices mounted near 
the navigation unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, 
tunnels, or overhead electrical power 
wires
The GPS is operated by the U.S. 
Department of Defense. For security 
reasons, there are certain inaccuracies built 
into the GPS for wh ich the navigation 
system must constantly compensate. This  can cause occasional positioning errors of 
up to several hundred feet.
Address CalculationThe destination icon shows only the 
approximate location of a destination 
address. This occurs if the number of 
possible addresses is different from the 
number of actual addresses on a block. 
e.g., the address 1425 on a 1400 block 
with 100 possible addresses (because it is 
followed by the 1500 block) will be shown 
a quarter of the way down the block by 
the system. If there are only 25 actual 
addresses on the block,
 the actual location 
of address 1425 would be at the end of 
the block.
DatabaseThe 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 the 
passage of time, road construction, 
changing conditions, or other causes.
For example, some places/landmarks may 
be missing when you search the database 
because the name was misspelled, the 
place was improperly categorized, or a 
place/landmark is not yet in the database. 
This is also true  for police stations, 
hospitals, and other public institutions. Do 
not rely on the navigation system if you 
need law enforcement or hospital services. 
Always check with local information 
sources.
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System Limitations
Database
Reference Information
In addition, the map database contains 
verified and unverified areas. Unverified 
streets may be missing from the map, in 
the wrong location, or have an incorrect 
name or address range. A message will 
warn you if your route includes unverified 
streets. Exercise additional caution when 
driving in unve rified areas.
The 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
• Traffic facilities safety
• Special events •
Pavement characteristics or conditions
Every effort has been made to verify that 
the database is accurate. The number of 
inaccuracies you experience increases the 
longer you go without obtaining an 
updated map database. 
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD P. 227
We assume no liability for any incident that 
may result from an error in the program, or 
from changed conditions not noted above.
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Client AssistanceResolving ProblemsIf you run into a specific issue that you 
cannot resolve, consult the following help 
resources:
• For navigation system issues: 2 Troubleshooting 
P. 210
There are also FAQs  available online at 
www.acuranavi.com .
• For questions regarding HandsFreeLink, 
audio, or other systems that interact 
with the navigation system: 
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® 
P. 174
• For traffic-related issues: 
2 Traffic 
P. 212
• For reporting issues with the database 
or places/landmarks: 
2 Reporting Errors 
P. 226
• Call Acura Client Services. 
2 Acura Client Services Contact 
Information 
P. 226
Reporting ErrorsYou can help to improve database 
accuracy by reporti ng any errors you 
encounter.
• Report errors in freeways and main 
“verified” roads shown in black on the 
map at  http://mapreporter.navteq.com/
dur-web-external/ .
• Please do not report errors in purple 
“unverified” roads. Maps for these 
areas are provided for reference only. 2 Unverified Area Routing 
P. 50
• Please do not report errors in places/
landmarks, such as changes in business 
names. Information about points of 
interest are constantly being updated. 
An updated database is available for 
purchase, usually in the fall of each year. 
2 Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD P. 227
• For vehicle position ic on errors, screen 
error messages, or other GPS-related 
errors: 2 Troubleshooting 
P. 210
2System Limitations 
P. 224
Acura Client Services Contact InformationAcura Navi
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238Visiting Your DealerIf you have a question that you cannot 
resolve using the available help resources, 
you can consult your dealer. Please identify 
the specific is sue (e.g., error occurs when 
you enter a specific a ddress, when driving 
on a certain road, or just when it’s cold) so 
that the service consultant can refer the 
issue to the factory so that a solution can 
be found. Be patient, the service 
consultant may be unfamiliar with your 
specific issue.
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Client Assistance
Map Coverage
Reference Information
Map CoverageThe navigation system provides map 
coverage for the United States, Canada, 
and Puerto Rico. The map coverage 
consists of accurately mapped (verified) 
metropolitan areas and a less accurate 
(unverified) rural database. Note that 
unverified areas are constantly being 
reviewed and converted to verified areas 
each year.
Contiguous United States
Hawaii Puerto Rico
Canada
Alaska
Map coverage update information is 
available from Acura Client Services or 
online at  www.acuranavi.com .
To find navigation system update 
information:
1. Visit  www.acuranavi.com .
2. Enter your vehicle model and model 
year.
3. Click Map Coverage to display a list of 
verified coverage areas on the most 
recent update DVD.
4. Click Map Coverage Details to display a 
PDF document with a full listing of all 
coverage areas.
Adobe® Reader® is required for 
viewing and printing the Portable 
Document Format (PDF) documents. 
To download the latest version of 
Adobe Reader, visit  http://
get.adobe.com/reader/ .
Obtaining a Navigation Update DVDAcura is continually expanding the scope 
of the navigation system. Navigation 
system software upgrades may be made 
available periodically, usually in the fall of 
each year.
To purchase an updated DVD:
1.Obtain your vehicle’s VIN number and 
the System/Device Information. 2 System/Device Information 
P. 204
2. Call the Acura Navigation Disc 
Fulfilment Center at  (888) 549-3798, or 
order online at  www.acuranavi.com .
Update DVDs are not available from your 
dealer. However, the d ealer may assist you 
in obtaining an update DVD for you out of 
courtesy. There is no program for free DVD 
updates.
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Client Assistance
Traffic Information
Reference Information
Traffic InformationContinuously updated traffic information is 
available in major metropolitan areas 
across the 48 contiguous states and some 
cities in Canada. A list of coverage areas is 
available online.
To find traffic information:
1.Visit  www.acura.com/realtimetraffic .
2. Select Real-Time Traffic on the TL.
3. Click AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic.
Operation in Alaska, 
Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto RicoNavigation-equipped vehicles delivered to 
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico 
are equipped with XM hardware, but XM 
broadcasting is not available. There are 
certain functions that rely on XM satellite 
signal coverage which are not available, 
including but not limited to AcuraLink and 
traffic/weather-related services. 
Unavailable menu options will appear gray 
on the LCD display.
All roads displayed on the map screens are 
verified roads. Information in this manual 
relating to “unverified” roads or areas is 
not applicable.■XM® Radio■Map Coverage
Entering a destination address or place/
landmark on another island may result in a 
screen caution message. This is because 
there are no ferry routes between islands 
in the database.
If Street Name Guidance is set to ON, the 
street names will not be read out by voice 
guidance. This may change in a future data 
update.Shipping a Vehicle to the U.S. MainlandTo receive XM audio, traffic, or weather 
information, you must  call XM and set up 
an account at (800) 852-9696.
To receive AcuraLink quick tips, contact 
Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238, 
and ask them to activate your AcuraLink 
unit.■ Address and Place Entry 
Screens■Puerto Rico
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