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This vehicle’s navigation display, if so equipped, includes mercury-containing components. Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste. Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. You may use a mild cleaner intended for use on navigation screens. 00X31-TX4-8500 2018 RDX Navigation Manual BNM-05468...
Contents Quick Reference Guide 2 System Setup P. 19 P. 2 Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interface Settings 26 Personal Information 38 Routing 53 Guidance 62 Map 69 On Demand Multi-Use Display Customized Features 88 Data Reset 113 System Setup P.
Quick Reference Guide Overview—Functions at a Glance Navigation You can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination. Store home address (P46) Register home address.
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Hard Disc Drive (HDD) (P212) AcuraLink® (P298) AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura. Voice Control (P22) Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of the navigation, audio, Bluetooth®...
On Demand Multi-Use Display Basic Operation Audio Source Shortcuts More Select to change an audio source. Select to display the shortcut menu. Select to display the menu items. Places (P44) Phone (P265) Audio (P177) You can change the position of icons. Select Tune.
Voice Control Operation The audio system is muted during voice Voice Portal Screen control mode. a Press and release the (Talk) button You can use other voice commands on on the top screen of any mode. the Voice Portal screen. The system prompts you to say a voice The system recognizes only certain command and gives examples.
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Interface Dial/ENTER Button Operation You will see these icons in each chapter. Rotate dial Press ENTER They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial. Selects function Changes scale Selects map icon Map screens Map screens Rotate dial Press ENTER Move up Move left Move down...
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How to Enter Information You can enter information (e.g., city names, street names, personal names, and business names comprising letters, numbers, and symbols) when prompted on input screen. Using the Interface Dial Rotate to highlight a character. Select to display upper/lower case characters. ...
GPS signal strength One-way streets Best reception AcuraLink® Message icon (P14) Good reception No icon: Poor/No reception AcuraLink® signal indicator (P307) Landmark icons (P71) Acura dealer Honda dealer (U.S.) Honda dealer (Canada) Map scale (P81) School Parking lot Parking garage Grocery store...
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During Route Guidance During route guidance, route information is displayed on the map screen and guidance screen. Press the NAV button to toggle between the map and guidance screen. Map Screen Day or Night Mode Press the (Display Mode) button Calculated route (P144) Tracking dots to manually switch between day and...
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Navigation—Home Addresses and Going Home The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home. Storing Your Home Address Going Home e Enter a name. a Press the SETTINGS a From the map screen, button.
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Navigation—Entering a Destination Enter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination. a From the map screen, e Rotate to select your destination h Rotate to select Set as press the MENU street from the list.
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Navigation—Changing Route or Destination You can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guidance. Adding a Waypoint Canceling Your Route f Select the icon category and location (“Pit Stop”) to add to the Destination List when a Press the MENU button.
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AcuraLink® AcuraLink® Messages AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between you and Acura. It sends and receives several kinds of messages through the Acura server. The following features are available: Vehicle feature guide Operating quick tips Safety and maintenance information ...
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Voice Help This navigation system comes with voice help, which shows you what command to say when using the voice command functions. Command Help Getting Started Tutorial d Say one of the options for a list of available commands by category (e.g., a Press and release the (Talk) a Move...
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Troubleshooting (P315) For more Information Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a How do I turn on the navigation system voice guidance? short distance behind my actual position, especially at intersections? On the map screen, press to display the Map Menu.
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How to Use This Manual This section explains different methods on how you can easily find information in this manual. Searching the Table of Contents (P1) Two types of Tables of Contents help you find your desired information. More Detailed Contents Table of Contents Chapter Contents...
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After following the menu tree, step-by-step instructions explain how to achieve the desired result. MENU button Address Book Menu Tree The menu tree helps guide you through the system's menu options. To get to your desired function, follow the menu tree in order of the steps shown.
System Setup This section describes the start-up procedure and the navigation and setup functions. Start-up ........... 20 Routing .............53 Color ............. 73 Voice Control System ......22 Route Preference ........54 View (Map Orientation) ......76 Command Input ........22 Unverified Routing ........56 3D Angle Adjustment......
Start-up The navigation system starts automatically when you set the power mode to Start-up ACCESSORY or ON. At start-up, the following Confirmation screen is displayed. If the navigation system loses power at any time, you 1. Press to select OK. may need to press and hold the (Power) button for more than two seconds, or you may be prompted...
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uuStart-upu ■ Limitations for Manual Operation Disabled option Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. You cannot select a grayed-out option using the Interface Dial until the vehicle is stopped. Voice commands are still operable while the vehicle is in motion.
Voice Control System Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of Voice Control System the navigation system functions. When you press the (Talk) button, the system The voice control system uses the (Talk) and (Hang-Up/Back) buttons on prompts you to say a voice command and gives the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
uuVoice Control SystemuVoice Recognition Voice Recognition Voice Recognition To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the navigation voice control system: The voice control system can only be used from the driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes • Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are noises from the front passenger’s side.
uuVoice Control SystemuVoice Recognition Settings Voice Recognition Settings H SETTINGS button System Settings Voice Reco Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Voice Prompt: Turns the voice prompt on or off. On (factory default): Provides the voice prompts. Off: Disable the feature.
uuVoice Control SystemuSiri Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free When your compatible iPhone is paired and linked to the system via Bluetooth®, you can say Siri-related commands. Make sure Siri on your iPhone is turned on. iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple, Inc. 2 Pairing a Phone P.
Interface Settings Display Settings H SETTINGS button Display Settings System Settings Display You can set separate daytime and nighttime settings for Brightness, Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust Adjusts the screen’s preferences. each setting when the display is in either daytime or 1.
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uuInterface SettingsuSound and Beep Settings Sound and Beep Settings H SETTINGS button Sound and Beep Settings System Settings Sound/Beep Guidance Volume If you set Guidance Volume to 0, you will not hear Changes the system sound and beep settings. route guidance or voice command confirmations. Rotate to select an item.
uuInterface SettingsuClock Adjustment Clock Adjustment H SETTINGS button Clock Adjustment System Settings Clock Auto Time Zone If you live and work in two different time zones, you Set the automatic adjustment of the system clock for daylight saving and may want to turn Auto Time Zone to OFF. When international time zones.
uuInterface SettingsuClock Adjustment ■ Setting the Clock Type H SETTINGS button System Settings Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock 1. Rotate to select an option to change the design. Press 2. Move to select OK. Press ■ Setting the Clock H SETTINGS button System Settings Clock Clock Adjustment...
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uuInterface SettingsuWallpaper Settings Wallpaper Settings Wallpaper Settings Select, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen. • When importing wallpaper files, the image must be in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a ■ Import Wallpaper folder cannot be imported.
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uuInterface SettingsuWallpaper Settings ■ Select Wallpaper Select Wallpaper From the pop-up menu, rotate to select Preview H SETTINGS button System Settings Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type and press to see a preview at full-size screen. Wallpaper 1. Rotate to select a desired To go back to the previous screen, press to select OK, or press the BACK button.
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uuInterface SettingsuWallpaper Settings ■ Delete Wallpaper H SETTINGS button System Settings Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type Wallpaper 1. Rotate to select a wallpaper that you want to delete. Press The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen. The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
uuInterface SettingsuUnit Settings Unit Settings H SETTINGS button System Settings Others Units Sets the map units to either mile or km. Rotate to select the map unit. Press...
uuInterface SettingsuLanguage Settings Language Settings H SETTINGS button Language Settings System Settings Others Language Voice confirmation of cities and streets only occurs when English is the system language. Set the system language used on all screens. You can choose from three languages: English, Français (French), Español (Spanish).
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uuInterface SettingsuVoice Command Tips Voice Command Tips H SETTINGS button System Settings Others Voice Command Tips Alerts you when manual control of the system is disabled to prevent distraction while driving. Only voice commands are available. Rotate to select the map unit. Press The following items are available: •...
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uuInterface SettingsuBackground Color Background Color H SETTINGS button System Settings Others Background Color Changes the background color of the navigation screen and the On Demand Multi- Use Display Rotate to select a desired color. Press...
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uuInterface SettingsuHeader Clock Display Header Clock Display H SETTINGS button System Settings Others Header Clock Display Selects whether the clock display comes on. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • On (factory default): The system displays the clock in the navigation screen. •...
Personal Information H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Personal Info Personal Information Personal information cannot be backed up or moved Use the personal information menu to select and set your address books, home to another navigation system. address, and PINs. You can also delete unwanted destinations from the list of previously routed destinations.
uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book Address Book H SETTINGS button Address Book Navi Settings Personal Info Address Book Up to 200 addresses can be stored to each address book of Driver 1 and Driver 2 separately. Store up to 200 address entries in two address books (Driver 1 and Driver 2). You can add, edit, and delete information in the address books.
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uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book ■ Adding an Address Book Entry Adding an Address Book Entry If you do not give the address a name, one is H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Personal Info Address Book automatically assigned (e.g., Address 001). You can re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry.
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uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book • Alert: Alerts you when you approach the address entry. On: Beeps and displays a message when your vehicle gets near the entry. Off (factory default): Disables the feature. 3. Rotate to select Name. Press 4. Enter a name or title. Move select OK.
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uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book ■ Editing an Address Book Entry Editing an Address Book Entry The entered contents are displayed on the Edit H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Personal Info Address Book address screen. 1. Rotate to select the address to edit.
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uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book ■ Creating a new category 1. Move and rotate to select New Category. Press 2. Enter a name and select an icon when prompted. The created category is displayed in the list of categories. ■ Deleting or Editing a category 1.
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uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book ■ Setting Place Shortcuts You can store up to six addresses previously stored in your Address Book, and a home address for your preset destinations. ■ Storing an address on the shortcut 1. Select Shortcuts. 2. Select Places. 3.
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uuPersonal InformationuAddress Book 6. Select an address you want to store as a preset. ■ Deleting a preset address 1. Select Shortcuts. 2. Select Places. 3. Select Edit. 4. Select Delete. 5. Select the preset number with the destination you want to delete.
uuPersonal InformationuHome Address Home Address H SETTINGS button Home Address Navi Settings Personal Info Edit Go Home If you have PIN-protected your home addresses, enter your PIN when prompted. Press to select OK. Set a home address that you frequently use. PINs are optional.
uuPersonal InformationuPIN Numbers PIN Numbers H SETTINGS button PIN Numbers Navi Settings Personal Info PIN Number Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a password Set a four-digit PIN for protecting personal addresses and your home address. Once used to access personal data. you set a PIN, you are prompted to enter it whenever you access a personal address or a home address.
uuPersonal InformationuPrevious Destination Previous Destination H SETTINGS button Previous Destination Navi Settings Personal Info Previous Destination Up to 50 destinations can be stored. The navigation system maintains a list of your previously routed destinations as a To cancel the selection of a previous destination, shortcut for entering the same destination in the future.
uuPersonal InformationuCategory History Category History H SETTINGS button Category History Navi Settings Personal Info Category History Up to 50 categories can be stored. The navigation system maintains a list of your recently used place categories as a To cancel the selection of a category, rotate shortcut for selecting the same categories in the future.
uuPersonal InformationuDownload POI Download POI Import custom Points of Interest (POI) into the navigation system and set the POI as a destination. You can also add, edit, and delete POIs. Importing POI Categories ■ Importing POI Categories For more information about connecting a USB flash H MENU button (on map) More Search Methods Download POI...
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uuPersonal InformationuDownload POI 3. Rotate to select a category to import. Press Editing POI Categories ■ Editing POI Categories If you select From AcuraLink, you can edit Alert H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Personal Info Download POI only. 1. Rotate to select the downloaded POI category to edit.
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uuPersonal InformationuDownload POI 2. Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Alert Setting: Alerts you when you approach the places/landmarks in the category. On: Beeps and displays a message when your vehicle gets near the places/ landmarks in the category.
Routing H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Routing Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during route calculation. Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Route Preference: Changes the route preferences (calculating method). 2 Route Preference P. 54 •...
uuRoutinguRoute Preference Route Preference H SETTINGS button Route Preference Navi Settings Routing Route Preference The calculated route may be the shortest route or the route you would choose. For safety reasons, the Change the route preference by selecting minimum or maximum driving methods. system generally applies the following rules to your 1.
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H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Routing Route Preference information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/ You can select desired routes by sorting the route list. The three top routes can be acuralink (Canada). displayed on the Select a route screen.
uuRoutinguUnverified Routing Unverified Routing H SETTINGS button Unverified Routing Navi Settings Routing Unverified Routing Unverified roads are found in rural areas, and typically include residential streets away from the Receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas. center of a town. They may not be accurate, and can Rotate to select On or Off.
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uuRoutinguUnverified Routing Differences On (factory default) Route line The route line uses verified A blue-pink route line highlights streets only (when possible). suggested unverified streets on If Straight Line Guide is set to the map while traveling to your On, a pink vector line is destination.
uuRoutinguTraffic Rerouting Traffic Rerouting H SETTINGS button Traffic Rerouting Navi Settings Routing Traffic Rerouting Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic subscription. A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information. 2 AcuraLink® P. 298 2 Traffic Rerouting P.
uuRoutinguEdit POI Search Radius Along Route Edit POI Search Radius Along Route H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Routing Edit POI Search Radius Along Route Select the distance from your highlighted route line (on either side of your route) that the system will search for a waypoint. 2 Adding Waypoints P.
uuRoutinguAvoided Area Avoided Area H SETTINGS button Avoided Area Navi Settings Routing Avoided Area The maximum size of one side of an “avoid area” is approximately 1/2 mile (800 m). Specify up to five areas to avoid (e.g., road construction, closures), if possible, when the system calculates routes to your destination.
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uuRoutinguAvoided Area 5. Rotate to select a method for Avoided Area specifying the area. Press Avoid area can be set in the 1/20, 1/8, or 1/4 mile (80, 200, or 400 m) map scales. The following options are available: • Address: Specify the general area by entering an address. 2 Address P.
Guidance H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Guidance Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during route guidance. Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Guidance Mode: Sets whether to display only the map screen or a split map- guidance screen.
uuGuidanceuGuidance Mode Guidance Mode H SETTINGS button Guidance Mode Navi Settings Guidance Guidance mode The guidance mode can also be selected from the map menu. Select the display mode for the map and guidance screens. 2 Map Menu P. 151 Rotate to select an option.
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uuGuidanceuGuidance Mode • Direction List: Displays the map and direction list simultaneously on the map screen. When you approach a guidance point, the next guidance point appears. Direction List screen Next Maneuver screen Near the next guidance point Guidance direction list Next guidance point •...
uuGuidanceuStreet Name Guidance Street Name Guidance H SETTINGS button Street Name Guidance Navi Settings Guidance Street Name Guidance This feature is only available when the system language is set to English. The navigation system includes the street names during voice guidance (e.g., “Turn right on Main Street”).
uuGuidanceuNon-map Screens Non-map Screens H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Guidance Non-map Screens The navigation system temporarily interrupts the screen display to view the guidance screen as you approach a guidance point. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: •...
uuGuidanceuGuidance Point Guidance Point H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Guidance Guidance Point Set the guidance point to display on the map screen. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • Destination (factory default): Displays the remaining/arrival time and distance to the destination.
uuGuidanceuEstimated Time Estimated Time H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Guidance Estimated Time Select the estimated time to display on the screen. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • Arrival: Displays the arrival time to the destination or the next waypoint. •...
H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Select the landmark icons to display on the map, change the orientation of the map, display your current location, and learn the meaning of the icons, colors, and symbols displayed on the map. Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: •...
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uuMapu • Current Location: Displays and saves your current location. 2 Current Location P. 79 • Map Legend: Displays an overview of the map features. 2 Map Legend P. 80 • Display Tracking: Sets whether to display the tracking dots on the map. 2 Display Tracking P.
uuMapuShowing Icons on Map Showing Icons on Map H SETTINGS button Showing Icons on Map Navi Settings Show Icon on Map If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Move to select OK. PINs Select the icons that are displayed on the map. are optional.
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uuMapuShowing Icons on Map ■ Fine-tuning the Icons Icons in some categories can be fine-tuned to display or hide. 1. Rotate to select the icons to display on the map. Press Pressing toggles the icon display on or off. Repeat the procedure as necessary.
uuMapuColor Color Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes. Color (Day) ■ Color (Day) The factory default is set to Beige. H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Color (Day) Rotate to select a color for the Day mode. Press Color (Night) ■...
uuMapuColor ■ Switching Display Mode Manually Switching Display Mode Manually A visual guide helps you see the difference between Set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes. Press the Day and Night modes. (Display Mode) button to cycle through the display modes (Day to Night to Off). 2 Day or Night Mode P.
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uuMapuColor Illumination Priority Operation Dash illumination When headlights are turned on, and you wish to adjustment knob have the Day display mode, adjust the (see your Owner’s illumination to the full brightness setting (beeps). Manual for location) Remember: Adjust the dash brightness back to mid-range to allow auto switching by sensing the headlights are on or off.
uuMapuView (Map Orientation) View (Map Orientation) H SETTINGS button View (Map Orientation) Navi Settings View The red arrow in the symbol always points North. Select the map orientation. Heading-up and 3D map view switch to the North-up Rotate to select an option. Press view on 2 miles (3.2 km) or wider map scale.
uuMapu3D Angle Adjustment 3D Angle Adjustment H SETTINGS button Navi Settings 3D Angle Adjustment Adjust the viewing angle. Rotate to adjust the angle. Press...
uuMapuStraight Line Guide Straight Line Guide H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Straight Line Guide Set whether to display a straight guideline to the destination or waypoint. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • On (factory default): Displays the straight guideline on the map. •...
uuMapuCurrent Location Current Location H SETTINGS button Current Location Navi Settings Current Location If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Press to select OK. Display and save your current location for future use as a destination. The address, PINs are optional.
uuMapuMap Legend Map Legend H SETTINGS button Map Legend Navi Settings Map Legend A visual guide helps you see the map legend. 2 Map Screen Legend P. 9 See an overview of the map lines, areas, routes, traffic information, and navigation 2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic P.
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uuMapuMap Legend ■ Map Scale and Functions Map Scale and Functions You can change between mile or km. The functions that are available from the map screen depend on the map scale. 2 Unit Settings P. 33 Map Scale (top: mile, bottom: metric) Function page 1/20 1/8...
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Map Icons and Functions Map Icons and Functions Icon display control Display or hide all icons on the map screen, with the exception of Honda/Acura Icons that can be displayed or hidden using the Dealer icons which are always shown.
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uuMapuMap Legend ■ Traffic icon Traffic icon When you use the Interface Dial to position the Icon display Type Icon selectable Icon searchable cursor (round red circle) over the traffic incident icon, control you can view the summary of the incident. Traffic incident Press on the traffic incident icon to view a pop-up...
uuMapuDisplay Tracking Display Tracking H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Display Tracking The navigation system can be set to display white tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) on the map screen. Rotate to select an option. Press The following options are available: • On: The system displays the white tracking dots. 2 Tracking Dots P.
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uuMapuDisplay Tracking ■ Deleting Tracking Dots Deleting Tracking Dots When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, delete H SETTINGS button Navi Settings Delete Tracking the tracking dots. Rotate to select Yes. Press...
uuMapuCorrect Vehicle Position Correct Vehicle Position H SETTINGS button Correct Vehicle Position Navi Settings Correct Vehicle Position An apparent position error can occur where buildings, tunnels, and other objects block or reflect Manually adjust the current position of the vehicle as displayed on the map screen if the GPS signals, forcing the system to use “dead the position appears to be incorrect.
On Demand Multi-Use Display Changing the Screen Settings Adjusts the screen settings of the On Demand Multi-Use Display 1. Select More. 2. Select Screen Settings. 3. Use or other icons to adjust the setting. Use the icons to turn the page. Select to go back to the previous screen.
Customized Features Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features. Customized Features When you customize settings, make sure that the ■ How to customize vehicle is at a complete stop and shift to Select your desired setting item by pressing the SETTINGS button, then rotating To customize other features, rotate , move while the power mode is ON and the vehicle is at a complete stop.
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uuCustomized Featuresu ■ Customization flow Press the SETTINGS button. Sync Display Brightness Display Brightness Contrast Black Level Sound/ System Guidance Volume Beep Settings Verbal Reminder Bluetooth Bluetooth Status Bluetooth Device List Edit pairing code Default Voice Voice Prompt Reco Song By Voice Song By Voice Phonetic Modification Phonebook Phonetic Modification Guidance Volume...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Units Others Language Voice Command Tips Background Color Header Clock Display System Device Information Factory Data Reset Forward Collision Warning Distance Driver ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep Assist ACC Display Speed Unit System Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep Setup Blind Spot Info Language Selection...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Interior Light Dimming Time Lighting Headlight Auto Off Timer Setup Auto Light Sensitivity Auto Door Lock Auto Door Unlock Door Key And Remote Unlock Mode Setup Keyless Lock Answer Back Security Relock Timer Power Tailgate Keyless Open Mode Setup Power Open by Outer Handle Maintenance Info.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Route Freeways Preference Toll Road ETC Roads Ferries U-turn Server Route Routing Unverified Routing Traffic Rerouting Edit POI Search Radius Along Route Avoided Area Guidance Guidance Mode Street Name Guidance Non-map Screens Guidance Point Estimated Time Show Icon on Map Color (Day) Color (Night) View...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Camera Rear Fixed Guideline Settings Camera Dynamic Guideline Cross Traffic Monitor Default Source Select Popup HD Radio Mode Recording from CD Recording Quality HDD Info Update Gracenote Album Info Delete All HDD Data Notification Audio SportsFlash TM*1 Beep Settings Favorite Teams Play Song Top...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Phone Connect Phone Add Bluetooth Device Disconnect Phone Default Settings Bluetooth Device List Edit Speed Dial Auto Transfer Auto Answer Ring Tone Default Automatic Phone Sync Use Contact Photo Enable Text/Email Text/Email Select Account Default New Text/Email Alert AcuraLink New AcuraLink Message Delete AcuraLink Message...
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uuCustomized Featuresu ■ List of customizable options Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Selects whether the display brightness Sync Display Brightness /Off synchronizes with the instrument panel brightness. Changes the brightness of the audio/information Brightness — screen. Display Changes the contrast of the audio/information Contrast —...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Voice Prompt Turns the voice prompt on and off. /Off Turns the Song By Voice on and off. Song By Voice /Off 2 Song By Voice (SBV) P. 231 Modifies a voice command for music stored in the Song By Voice Phonetic System Voice...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Analog/Digital /Small Clock Changes the clock display type. Digital/Off Clock/ Changes the wallpaper type. ● Wallpaper Blank/Galaxy Imports an image file for a new wallpaper. ● Type Wallpaper Deletes an image file for a wallpaper. Metallic/Add New ●...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Changes the distance unit on the navigation map mile /km (U.S.) Units screen. mile/km (Canada) English /Français/ Language Changes the display language. Español Alerts you when manual control of the system is Voice Command Tips disabled to prevent distraction while driving.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Forward Collision Warning Changes at which distance CMBS alerts. Long/Normal /Short Distance See the owner’s manual. Causes the system to beep when the system ACC Forward Vehicle Detect detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of On/Off Beep the ACC range.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Changes the displayed language on the multi- English /Français/ Language Selection information display. Español See the owner’s manual. -5°F ~ ±0°F ~ +5°F Adjust Outside Temp. Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. (U.S.) Display See the owner’s manual.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Changes which doors unlock when you grab the Driver Door Only /All Door Unlock Mode driver’s door handle. Doors See the owner’s manual. Keyless Access Beep Volume Changes the volume of the keyless access beep. —...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Changes the setting for the automatic locking With Vehicle Speed Auto Door Lock feature. Shift from P/Off See the owner’s manual. All Doors When Driver’s Door Opens Changes the setting for when the doors unlock All Doors When Auto Door Unlock automatically.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Changes the keyless setting for when the power Anytime /When Keyless Open Mode tailgate opens. Unlocked Power See the owner’s manual. Tailgate Selects whether to enable the power tailgate open Setup Power Open by Outer Off (Manual Only)/On operation using the tailgate outer handle.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Freeways /Min Toll Road /Min Change the route preference by selecting ETC Roads Max/Min Route minimum or maximum driving methods. Preference Ferries /Min U-turn Max/Min Server Route View three routes distributed from AcuraLink®. On/Off Navi Routing...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Sets whether to display only the map screen or a /Direction List/ Guidance Mode split map guidance screen. Next Maneuver Sets whether to read out the street names during Street Name Guidance /Off voice guidance (U.S.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Show Icon on Map Selects the icons to display on the map. — White/Beige /Blue/ Color (Day) Selects the color of the map for the Day mode. Black White/Beige/Blue Color (Night) Selects the color of the map for the Night mode.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on the Fixed Guideline /Off rear camera monitor. Rear Selects whether the dynamic guidelines come on Dynamic Guideline /Off Camera the rear camera monitor. Camera Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Rear Settings Default...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Selects whether the list of selectable audio sources Source Select Popup On/Off comes on when the AUDIO button is pressed. Selects whether the audio system automatically FM/AM mode switches to the digital radio waves or receives the Auto /Analog HD Radio Mode...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Disable /Enable/ Notification Turns on and off the sports alert function. Enable (one time) SiriusXM® mode Causes the system to beep when the sports alert is SportsFlash Beep /Off notified. Favorite Teams Selects your favorite sport teams. /Off SiriusXM®...
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or Connect Phone disconnects a paired phone. — 2 Pairing a Phone P. 255 Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired Bluetooth Device List phone, or creates a security PIN.
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uuCustomized Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Enable Text/Email Turns the text/e-mail message function on and off. On /Off Select Account Selects a text or e-mail message account. — Text/ Selects whether a pop-up alert comes on the Email Phone New Text/Email Alert...
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Featuresu Setup Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings Group Selects whether newly received AcuraLink New AcuraLink Message /Off messages to be displayed. Acura Delete AcuraLink Message Deletes AcuraLink messages. — Link AcuraLink Subscription Displays your current AcuraLink subscription — Status status.
Data Reset Defaulting All the Settings H SETTINGS button Defaulting All the Settings System Settings Others Factory Data Reset When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset all settings to default and delete all personal data. Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults. 1.
Navigation This section describes how to enter a destination, select a route to take, and follow the route to your destination. It also describes how to change your route or destination along the way. Entering a Destination ......116 Calculating the Route ......141 Adding Waypoints .......
Entering a Destination H MENU button (on map) Entering a Destination If you press the MENU button when en route, the This section describes how to enter a destination for route guidance. Route Option screen is displayed. 2 Changing Your Route P. 159 Rotate to select an item.
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uuEntering a Destinationu • Go Home: Sets your home address as a destination. 2 Going Home P. 11 • Place Category: Sets a destination by selecting a place/landmark. 2 Place Category P. 127 • Local Search: Sets a destination by using Local Search. 2 Local Search P.
uuEntering a DestinationuAddress Address H MENU button Address Enter an address to use as the destination. The state or province you are currently in is displayed (e.g., California). Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • City: Selects your destination city. 2 Selecting a City P.
uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting the State or Province Selecting the State or Province Move to select the following areas: H MENU button Address Change State/Change Province • USA for the U.S. mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, and Rotate to select a state or Puerto Rico •...
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uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting a City by Zip Code or Postal Code Selecting a City by Zip Code or Postal Code If your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger H MENU button Address ZIP Code/Postal Code metropolitan area.
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uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting a City Selecting a City Vehicle position may not be displayed when: H MENU button Address City • The automobile is traveling off-road. • The vehicle position data cannot be updated. The name of the city where you are currently located is displayed. You do not need to enter spaces or symbols (e.g., &, 1.
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uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting a Street Selecting a Street When entering the names of major freeways/ H MENU button Address Street highways, you can use the following abbreviations. 1. Enter the name of your destination For interstates, use an “I” (e.g., I-10). For U.S. freeways, use “US”...
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uuEntering a DestinationuAddress 3. Enter the street number. Only valid street numbers can be entered. 4. Move to select OK. Press 5. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 141 Continued...
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uuEntering a DestinationuAddress ■ Selecting a Street by House Number H MENU button Address House Number 1. Enter the house number. Only a valid house number can be entered. 2. Move to select OK. Press If you did not yet select a street name, enter a street name when you are prompted.
uuEntering a DestinationuAddress Book Address Book H MENU button Address Book Address Book If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Press to select OK. Select an address stored in your address book to use as the destination. PINs are optional.
uuEntering a DestinationuPrevious Destination Previous Destination H MENU button Previous Destination Previous Destination If Previous Destination is grayed out, there are no previous destinations entered. Select an address from a list of your 50 most recent destinations to use as the destination.
uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Category Place Category H MENU button Place Category Place Category This option is convenient if you do not know the exact name of a place or if you want to narrow down Select the category of a place (e.g., Banking, Lodging, Restaurant) stored in the map the number of matches returned for places with a database to search for the destination.
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uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Category 3. Rotate to select an item. Press Place Category The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not driving distance) and direction to the destination are shown for the highlighted place. The following items are available: •...
The screen in this section may differ from the actual (e.g., Community). Press ones. Local Search is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/ acuralink (Canada). 2. Rotate to select a subcategory.
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uuEntering a DestinationuLocal Search 3. Rotate to select an item. Press 4. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 141 The following items are available: • Search Nearby: Finds the nearest POI around your vehicle. • Search from Map: Selects a POI by scrolling the Interface Dial on the map screen.
uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Name Place Name H MENU button Place Name Enter the name of a place (e.g., business, hotel, restaurant) stored in the map database to use as the destination. 1. Enter a place name. 2. Move to select OK to display a list of matching hits.
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uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Name ■ Place Name in Multiple Categories Place Name in Multiple Categories Matching letters are in highlighted. If the place name is in multiple categories in the map database, the following screen is displayed. 1. Rotate to select a place name. Press 2.
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uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Name 3. Rotate to select a place. Select Place Name in Multiple Categories and press Move to select Sort by City or Sort by Distance. 4. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 141...
uuEntering a DestinationuPlace Phone Number Place Phone Number H MENU button Place Phone Number More Search Methods Place Phone Number All 10 digits must be entered. Select a destination by phone number. Only phone numbers in the database are Phone numbers of private residences entered in your recognized.
uuEntering a DestinationuDownload POI Download POI H MENU button Download POI More Search Methods Download POI Move and rotate to select the following items: Select a place imported into the navigation system as the destination. • Import from USB: Imports POI data into the 1.
uuEntering a DestinationuScenic Route Scenic Route H MENU button Scenic Route More Search Methods Scenic Route If you select a scenic road that runs through multiple states or provinces, only the portion of the road in the Select a scenic road as a destination (U.S. and Canada only). selected state or province is displayed.
uuEntering a DestinationuIntersection Intersection H MENU button Intersection More Search Methods Intersection It is usually easier to select Street to find the streets first. The city or cities that the streets are in will be Select the intersection of two streets as the destination. The state or province for displayed.
uuEntering a DestinationuMap Input Map Input H MENU button More Search Methods Map Input Use the Interface Dial to manually select an icon or a location on the map screen as the destination. You are prompted to define the map area to display. 1.
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uuEntering a DestinationuMap Input 2. Scroll the map to position the Map Input cursor over your desired Auto Zoom destination, adjusting the map Press repeatedly on the map to zoom in (to the scale as necessary. scale 1/4 mile (400 m)) while scrolling the map. If the address is not the desired Information icons are displayed at scales from 1 mile location, scroll the map to...
uuEntering a DestinationuCoordinate Coordinate H MENU button Coordinate More Search Methods Coordinate Latitude and longitude must be entered up to the seconds’ value. Specify a location using latitude and longitude map coordinates. 1. Enter the latitude and select OK. 2. Enter the longitude and select OK. 3.
Calculating the Route This section describes how to calculate your route. Calculating the Route 1. Rotate to select Set as The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not Destination. Press driving distance) and direction to the destination are shown. The system calculates and displays the route line on the You cannot use voice commands while the system is...
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uuCalculating the Routeu 2. Follow the route guidance to your Calculating the Route destination. Edit Home Entry 2 Driving to Your Destination You can edit your home address entry. 2 Home Address P. 46 P. 144 The system provides you with More Info pop-up messages if your route You can view detailed information about the...
The travel distance and estimated Server Routes is a subscription service. For more travel time is displayed for each information, contact an Acura dealer or visit route. owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/ The system calculates and displays acuralink (Canada).
Driving to Your Destination This section describes how to follow the route guidance to your destination, receive Viewing the Route traffic information and choose the icons displayed on the map screen. You can change the map scale by rotating If you scroll the map while en route, the time and Viewing the Route distance to destination indicators are replaced with an indicator showing distance from the current...
uuDriving to Your DestinationuViewing the Route ■ Guidance Screen Guidance Screen A visual guide helps you check the guidance screen. The guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route. 2 Guidance Screen P. 10 The next guidance point is displayed as you approach each Turn-by-Turn Directions guidance point on the route.
uuDriving to Your DestinationuViewing the Route ■ Route Line Route Line You can set Unverified Routing to Off to follow When driving on verified streets, the route line is light blue. The route line display your own route to the destination. If Unverified changes when driving on unverified streets: Routing is On, be aware that unverified streets may •...
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uuDriving to Your DestinationuViewing the Route ■ Deviating From the Planned Route If you leave the calculated route, the system automatically recalculates a route to the desired destination based on your current location and direction. 2 Route Preference P. 54 Continued...
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uuDriving to Your DestinationuViewing the Route ■ Tracking Dots Tracking Dots A message “Not on a digitized road” may appear You can display a series of dots (breadcrumbs) to track the path you are taking. If when you drive 1/2 mile (800 m) away from a needed, you can follow the dots back to the mapped road you originally left.
uuDriving to Your DestinationuListening to Voice Guidance Listening to Voice Guidance H ENTER button (on map) Listening to Voice Guidance Voice You can turn voice guidance OFF if you prefer. On the map screen, press to display the Map Menu. As you approach each guidance point, a pop-up window is displayed on the map Select Guidance Volume and adjust the volume screen with instructions for you to follow.
uuDriving to Your DestinationuReaching a Waypoint Reaching a Waypoint When you reach a waypoint, a pop-up message is displayed. You can continue or pause the route guidance. Rotate to select No to pause the route guidance. Press Select Yes to continue the guidance.
Map Menu Displaying the Map Menu Map Menu Use the Map Menu to control the icons displayed on the screen and to display traffic information and messages. You can also use the Map Menu to find locations or to If you scroll the map while en route, press the NAV (or BACK) button to return to the current position cancel the route.
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uuMap MenuuDisplaying the Map Menu The following items are available: Map Menu • Voice: Select to hear the voice guidance when en route. Directions 2 Listening to Voice Guidance P. 149 The system provides freeway/highway exit • Guidance Volume: Adjusts the navigation system volume level. information only in the U.S.
uuMap MenuuHide Traffic Flow • Traffic Incidents: Displays a list of the traffic incidents around your current location or on your current route. 2 Traffic Rerouting P. 156 Hide Traffic Flow H ENTER button (on map) Hide Traffic Flow Hide the traffic flow indicator on the map screen. Press the ENTER button and select Display Traffic Flow to display the traffic flow indicator on the map screen.
uuMap MenuuDirections Directions H ENTER button (on map) Directions Directions Guidance points with exit information are indicated by a (freeway/highway exit information) icon. Display a list of the guidance points on your route for your confirmation. Move to select Exit Info to display the exit 1.
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uuMap MenuuDirections ■ Freeway/Highway Exit Information Freeway/Highway Exit Information You can scroll the map and select a (Freeway/ H ENTER button (on map) Directions Exit Info Highway exit information) icon on the map screen to display the Freeway/Highway exit information. The Display a list of the Freeway/highway exits for the route.
P. 14 2 Traffic Rerouting P. 58 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic is a subscription service. For more information, contact an Acura dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada). Automatic traffic rerouting may not provide a detour route depending on circumstances.
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uuMap MenuuTraffic Rerouting ■ Traffic Rerouting Manually Traffic Rerouting Manually You can choose to avoid up to 10 traffic incidents. It H ENTER button (on map) Traffic Incidents is not always possible for the system to calculate a route that avoids all traffic incidents or specific traffic Manually avoid specific incidents and/or congestion on your route: incidents you select.
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uuMap MenuuTraffic Rerouting 3. Move to select Recalculate Route. Press The system recalculates a detour route that avoids the traffic incidents.
Changing Your Route H MENU button (when en route) Changing Your Route If you press the MENU button when not en route, This section describes how to alter your route, add an interim “waypoint” (pit stop), the Destination Menu screen is displayed. choose a different destination, cancel your current destination, and continue your 2 Entering a Destination P.
uuChanging Your RouteuPausing the Route • Change Route Preference: Changes the route preferences (calculating method). 2 Route Preference P. 54 • Detour: Calculates a detour route. 2 Taking a Detour P. 167 • Avoid Streets: Avoids streets along your route. 2 Avoiding Streets P.
uuChanging Your RouteuAdding Waypoints Adding Waypoints Adding Waypoints Add up to four waypoints (pit stops) along the route to your destination. Waypoints allow you to stop for gas or food, for Waypoints are displayed on the map example, and then continue on to your destination. screen as small, numbered red flags.
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uuChanging Your RouteuAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Route Menu Adding Waypoints from the Route Menu Search method H MENU button (when en route) Destination List Add New Destination Find Along Route “Search around” method 1. Rotate to select a search method to add a waypoint.
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uuChanging Your RouteuAdding Waypoints 3. Rotate to select a place. Press The waypoint is added to the Destination List. 4. Rotate to select a location and move the order of destinations. Press 5. Move and rotate to select Start Route. Press The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen.
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uuChanging Your RouteuAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Navigation Menu Adding Waypoints from the Navigation Menu You can edit the order of waypoints and destination. H MENU button (when en route) Destination List Add New Destination 2 Editing the Destination List P. 165 1.
uuChanging Your RouteuEditing the Destination List Editing the Destination List Editing the Order of Waypoints ■ Editing the Order of Waypoints Move to rotate to select Show All on Map H MENU button (when en route) Destination List to display the destination and waypoints on the map screen.
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uuChanging Your RouteuEditing the Destination List ■ Deleting Waypoints Deleting Waypoints Move and rotate to select Delete All to H MENU button (when en route) Destination List delete the destination and all the waypoints. 1. Rotate to select a list item to Select Show on Map to display the waypoint on the delete.
uuChanging Your RouteuTaking a Detour Taking a Detour H MENU button (when en route) Taking a Detour Detour The detour option is convenient if you encounter an unexpected obstacle such as a road closure or Calculate a detour route manually. The system attempts to calculate a new route by extremely heavy traffic congestion.
Changing Your Destination There are several methods you can use to change the route destination. Find Nearest Place H ENTER button (on map) Search Nearby Search for the nearest place/landmark on the map screen and set it as your destination. 1.
uuChanging Your DestinationuSelecting a Destination on the Map Selecting a Destination on the Map Selecting a Destination on the Map Select a new destination when en route by selecting a location on the map. If there is more than one icon or street under the map 1.
uuChanging Your DestinationuEntering a New Destination Entering a New Destination H MENU button (when en route) Destination Enter a new destination using the Destination Menu screen even when you are en route. 1. Rotate to select a method to enter a new destination. 2 Entering a Destination P.
Resuming Your Trip Stop your vehicle en route (e.g., to rest, stop for gas, etc.), and then continue on Resuming Your Trip your route. The Continue Trip screen has the same options as If you did not complete your route, the Continue Trip screen is displayed when you when you calculate a route.
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Audio This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play music from a wide array of media sources, and control the audio system using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control. Audio System ..........174 Audio Menu...........
Audio System About Your Audio System About Your Audio System The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives, SiriusXM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
uuAudio SystemuUSB Port USB Port USB Port Install the iPod or iPhone dock • connector or the USB flash drive to Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may the USB port. damage it.
uuAudio SystemuAuxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack Use the jack to connect standard audio devices. You can return to the AUX mode by selecting Change Source on the Audio menu screen or Audio 1. Open the AUX cover. Source on the On Demand Multi-Use Display 2.
uuAudio SystemuSetting Audio Shortcuts Setting Audio Shortcuts Setting Audio Shortcuts You can store up to six radio stations, and HDD audio album/play lists when playing AM, FM, SiriusXM® radio, or HDD audio. You can also preset a station or song by pressing and holding the preset icon you want to store that station or song after step 3.
uuAudio SystemuCustomizing Audio Source ■ Deleting a Preset Station or Song 1. Select Shortcuts. 2. Select Audio. 3. Select Edit. 4. Select Delete. 5. Select the preset icon with the radio station or a song you want to delete. Customizing Audio Source Customizing Audio Source You can customize order of the source list icons.
Audio Remote Controls Steering Wheel Controls Audio Remote Controls Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering wheel. The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded. The USB mode, iPod mode, Bluetooth® Audio mode, Pandora®...
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uuAudio Remote ControlsuSteering Wheel Controls ■ CH Button CH Button *: Pandora® is available on U.S. models only. FM/AM, SiriusXM® • Press to select the next preset radio station. • Press to select the previous preset radio station. • Press and hold to scan to the next strong station.
Audio Settings H SETTINGS button Audio Settings Audio Settings *: This function is available on U.S. models only. 1. Move to select an audio mode you want to set. The “Play Song from Beginning” function is based on 2. Rotate to select an item.
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uuAudio Settingsu Audio Settings CD/HDD tab • Recording from CD (CD mode): Selects whether the songs on music CDs are *: This function is available on U.S. models only. automatically recorded to the HDD. • Recording Quality (CD mode): Selects the quality of the music files recorded to the HDD.
uuAudio SettingsuAdjusting the Sound Adjusting the Sound H MENU button Adjusting the Sound Sound The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High. Interface Dial SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and balance. You can also adjust the strength speed.
Playing FM/AM Radio Selecting FM/AM Mode Selecting FM/AM Mode Interface Dial You can control the AM/FM radio using voice 1. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode) commands. 2. Rotate to select Change Source. Press 2 Radio FM Commands P. 349 3.
uuPlaying FM/AM RadiouAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Control the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use Display Interface Dial Frequency band Rotate to select a station from the list. Press Rotate and select Refresh to update the station list at any time. Press the MENU button to display the menu items.
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uuPlaying FM/AM RadiouAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control On Demand Multi-Use Display U.S. models Preset screen Tune screen Select TAG to tag the song if it is played on an HD Radio station. The iPod/iPhone should be Select Tune. connected to the audio system to store the tagged song information on your device.
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uuPlaying FM/AM RadiouAudio Screen Control ■ Preset Memory Interface Dial To store a station: 1. Tune to the desired station. 2. Move to select Presets. 3. Rotate to select a desired number on the preset station list. 4. Press and hold a few seconds to store the current station.
uuPlaying FM/AM RadiouAudio Menu Audio Menu H MENU button (in FM/AM mode) Interface Dial Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Sound: Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 183 •...
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uuPlaying FM/AM RadiouAudio Menu • HD Subchannel : Displays the subchannel list when an HD Radio station is Audio Menu selected. U.S. models iTunes Tagging “iTunes” in “iTunes Tagging” is a trademark of On Demand Multi-Use Display Apple Inc. 1. Select More. 2.
Playing SiriusXM® Radio Selecting SiriusXM® Mode Playing SiriusXM® Radio Interface Dial You can control the SiriusXM® radio using voice 1. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode) commands. 2. Rotate to select Change Source. Press 2 Radio SXM Commands P. 349 3.
uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Control the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use Display Interface Dial 1. Rotate to select a category. Press Move if you want to select from the current channel list or presets.
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control On Demand Multi-Use Display U.S. models Preset screen Tune screen Select TAG to tag the song if it is played on an SiriusXM® Radio channel. To store the tagged song Select Tune. information to an iPod or iPhone, the device must be connected to the audio system.
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control ■ Preset Memory Preset Memory You can store 12 SiriusXM® channels into the preset Interface Dial memory. To store a channel: 1. Tune to the desired channel. 2. Move to select Presets. 3. Rotate to select a desired number. 4.
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control ■ Replay Function Replay Function The system starts storing broadcast in memory when H MENU button (in SiriusXM® mode) Playback the vehicle is turned on. You can go back to the program from that point. The system can record up to the last 60 minutes broadcast of your currently tuned You can no longer replay any program once the channel as well as the last 30 minutes broadcast of preset channels, starting from...
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control ■ Replay status display Interface Dial Display the replay status on the navigation screen when you listen to the playback. Shows how much time the replayed segment is behind the real-time broadcast Stored length in Replayed segment the memory Continued...
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control ■ SportsFlash Alert SportsFlash Alert The notification message does not appears on the While listening to other channels, you can receive sports alerts such as scores from navigation screen under the following circumstances: up to five of your favorite teams. The notification message appears on the •...
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control 3. Select an option. The following options are available: • BACK: Returns to the previous screen. • Skip Up: Skips to the next stored sports alert. • Skip Down: Skips to the previously stored sports alert. •...
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control On Demand Multi-Use Display 1. Select an item. Select to return the previous screen. If no operations are performed for 10 seconds, the system returns to the previous screen automatically. The following items are available: •...
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Screen Control ■ If you have missed a sports alert: Interface Dial 1. From the audio screen, press the MENU button. 2. Rotate to select SportsFlash, then press 3. Rotate to select an alert, then press...
uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Menu Audio Menu H MENU button (in SiriusXM® mode) Audio Menu U.S. models iTunes Tagging Interface Dial “iTunes” in “iTunes Tagging” is a trademark of Rotate to select an item. Press Apple Inc. If you want to have the information on the song played from the SiriusXM®...
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Menu • Scan: Select the scan type. Scans for channels and plays a 10-second sample. Audio Menu Select Stop Scan to stop scanning and play the current channel. * This function is available on U.S. models only. Scan Channels: Scans for channels with a strong signal in the selected mode.
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouAudio Menu On Demand Multi-Use Display 1. Select More. 2. Select a setting item. The following items are available: • Sound: Displays the sound preferences screen. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 183 • Save Preset: Stores the channel into the preset memory. Set to store up to five of your preferred music channels per preset if the Preset icon is highlighted.
uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouSiriusXM® Radio Service SiriusXM® Radio Service Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio ■ Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio Contact Information for SiriusXM® Radio: 1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID in U.S.: SiriusXM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or the display: Operate the On Demand Multi-Use Display until channel 0 appears.
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uuPlaying SiriusXM® RadiouSiriusXM® Radio Service ■ SiriusXM® Radio Display Messages Loading: SiriusXM® is loading the audio or program information. Channel off air: The channel is not currently broadcasting. Channel unauthorized: SiriusXM® radio is receiving information update from the network. No signal: The signal is too weak in the current location.
Playing a Disc Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3, WMA, or Playing a Disc AAC format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode. NOTICE Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can cause the CD to jam in the unit.
uuPlaying a DiscuAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Control the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use Display On Demand Multi-Use Display • Random: Plays all tracks/files in random order. Interface Dial • Repeat: Repeats the current track/file. 1.
uuPlaying a DiscuAudio Menu Audio Menu H MENU button (in CD mode) Interface Dial Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available, depending on the type of disc: • Sound: Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound. 2 Adjusting the Sound P.
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uuPlaying a DiscuAudio Menu • Rec to HDD: Records a music CD onto the HDD for playback using HDD Audio. 2 Recording a Music CD to HDD P. 213 On Demand Multi-Use Display 1. Select More. 2. Select a setting item. The following items are available, depending on the type of disc: •...
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uuPlaying a DiscuAudio Menu ■ How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/ AAC) H MENU button (in CD mode) Music Search Rotate , move select a file from the Music Search list. Press...
uuPlaying a DiscuRecommended CDs Recommended CDs Recommended CDs • Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use. • Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed. A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If recorded under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not •...
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uuPlaying a DiscuRecommended CDs ■ Protecting CDs Protecting CDs Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs: NOTICE • Store a CD in its case when it is not being played. Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside •...
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio The Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio function plays tracks from music CDs that have Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio been recorded onto the built-in HDD. You can arrange the tracks in playlists or play You can control the HDD audio using voice the tracks using various search methods.
uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouRecording a Music CD to HDD Recording a Music CD to HDD Recording a Music CD to HDD The songs on music CDs are automatically recorded by factory default to the HDD the first time you play each disc. You can then play the songs directly from the HDD. You can add tracks to user playlists, where you can mix and match tracks from other CDs recorded on Recording indicator...
uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Control the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use Display On Demand Multi-Use Display • Repeat: Interface Dial Repeat Artist: Repeats all tracks in the current 1.
uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Menu Audio Menu H MENU button (in HDD mode) Interface Dial Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Sound: Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 183 •...
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uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Menu • Edit/Delete: Change the playlist name, album name, genre, and track order of the current playlist. You can also delete tracks, playlists, and albums. On Demand Multi-Use Display 1. Select More. 2. Select a setting item. The following items are available: •...
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uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Menu ■ How to Select a Track from the Music Search List H MENU button (in HDD mode) Music Search 1. Move to select a search category. Press 2. Rotate to select a track from the Music Search list.
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uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Menu ■ Editing an Album or Playlist Editing an Album or Playlist The maximum number of original playlists is 50 with H MENU button (in HDD mode) Edit/Delete a maximum of 99 songs in each playlist. 1.
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uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Menu ■ Creating a New Playlist H MENU button (in HDD mode) Edit/Delete Playlists Create New Playlist 1. Enter the playlist name using the interface dial or the On Demand Multi-Use Display 2. Select tracks from the music search list.
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uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Menu ■ Editing Track Information H MENU button (in HDD mode) Edit/Delete Tracks Change the track title, artist name, genre and composer. You can also delete tracks. Rotate select a track you want to edit or delete.
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uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Menu ■ Displaying Music Information H MENU button (in HDD mode) Edit/Delete Music information (album name, artist name, genre) can be acquired by accessing the Gracenote® Album Info. 1. Rotate to select Albums. Press 2.
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Audio Settings CD/HDD • Consult a dealer. • Visit http://www.navteq.com/gracenote/acura. Update the Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote® Media Database) that is included with the navigation system. Once you perform an update, any information you edited before will be overwritten or erased.
uuPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudiouAudio Menu ■ Deleting All HDD Data H SETTINGS button Audio Settings CD/HDD Delete All HDD Data Delete all music data on the HDD. Rotate to select Yes. Press...
Playing an iPod ■ Connecting an iPod Connecting an iPod • Do not connect your iPod using a hub. 1. Open the USB cover. • Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard 2. Install the iPod dock connector to disc drive, as the device or your tracks may be the USB connector.
uuPlaying an iPoduSelecting iPod Mode Selecting iPod Mode Selecting iPod Mode Interface Dial You can control an iPod using voice commands. 1. Connect the iPod to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment. 2 iPod Commands P. 349 2. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode) 2 Song By Voice (SBV) P.
uuPlaying an iPoduAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Control the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use Display Some functions may not be available depending on your phone's model or software version. Interface Dial 1.
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uuPlaying an iPoduAudio Screen Control On Demand Multi-Use Display Album Bar Album Image Select an album image. Select the album bar. The following items are available: • (play/pause): Plays or pauses a song file. • : Select the previous or next track. Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
uuPlaying an iPoduAudio Menu Audio Menu H MENU button (in iPod mode) Interface Dial Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Sound: Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 183 •...
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uuPlaying an iPoduAudio Menu On Demand Multi-Use Display 1. Select More. 2. Select a setting item. The following items are available: • Sound: Displays the sound preferences screen. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 183 • Screen Settings: Displays the screen preferences screen. 2 Changing the Screen Settings P.
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uuPlaying an iPoduAudio Menu ■ How to Select a Song from the Music Search List H MENU button (in iPod mode) Music Search 1. Rotate to select a search category. Press 2. Rotate to select a file from the Music Search list. Press...
uuPlaying an iPoduSong By Voice (SBV) Song By Voice (SBV) Use SBV to search for and play music from your HDD or iPod using voice commands. ■ Settings Song By Voice (SBV) H SETTINGS button System Settings Song By Voice Rotate to select On or Off.
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uuPlaying an iPoduSong By Voice (SBV) ■ Searching for Music Using Song By Voice (SBV) Searching for Music Using Song By Voice (SBV) Song By Voice Commands List 1. Set the Song By Voice setting to 2 Song By Voice Commands P. 349 2.
uuPlaying an iPoduSong By Voice (SBV) ■ Phonetic Modification Phonetic Modification Phonetic Modification is grayed out when Song By H SETTINGS button System Settings Song By Voice Phonetic Voice is set to Off. Modification You can store up to 2,000 phonetic modification Add phonetic modifications of difficult or foreign words so that it is easier for SBV items.
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uuPlaying an iPoduSong By Voice (SBV) 3. Rotate to select the item to modify (e.g., Artist). Press The list of the selected item appears on the screen. 4. Rotate to select an entry (e.g., No Name). Press The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
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uuPlaying an iPoduSong By Voice (SBV) 6. Enter the phonetic spelling you wish to use (e.g., “Artist A”) when prompted. 7. Rotate to select OK to exit. The artist “No Name” is phonetically modified to “Artist A.” When in the SBV mode, you can press the (Talk) button and use the voice command “Play...
Selecting Internet Radio Mode Interface Dial To find out if your phone is compatible with this 1. Connect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®. feature, call 1-888-528-7876 or visit acura.com/ 2. Press the MENU button.(in AUDIO mode) handsfreelink (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada). 3. Rotate to select Change Source.
uuPlaying Internet RadiouPandora® Menu Pandora® Menu Pandora® Menu Interface Dial Rotate to select an item. Press *: Pandora® is available on U.S. models only. Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade Press the MENU button to display dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of the menu items.
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uuPlaying Internet RadiouPandora® Menu On Demand Multi-Use Display Pandora® Menu 1. Select to change a There are restrictions on the number of songs you station. can skip or dislike in a given hour. 2. Select to skip a song. Select to pause or play a song.
2 Changing the Screen Settings P. 87 To use this service in your vehicle, the AcuraLink® app must be installed on your phone. Visit owners.acura.com/apps (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca/ apps (Canada). You must have a previously set up Aha account prior to using the service in your vehicle. Visit www.aharadio.com for more information.
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uuPlaying Internet RadiouAha Radio Menu ■ How to Select a Station from the Station List H MENU button (in Aha mode) Station List Rotate to select a station form the Station list. Press...
Playing a USB Flash Drive ■ Connecting a USB Flash Drive Connecting a USB Flash Drive • We recommend connecting the USB flash drive with the USB adapter cable. • Do not connect your USB flash drive using a hub. •...
uuPlaying a USB Flash DriveuSelecting USB Mode Selecting USB Mode Selecting USB Mode Interface Dial You can control a USB flash drive using voice 1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port in the console compartment. commands. 2. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode) 2 USB Commands P.
uuPlaying a USB Flash DriveuAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Control the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use Display On Demand Multi-Use Display • Random: Interface Dial Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current 1.
uuPlaying a USB Flash DriveuAudio Menu Audio Menu H MENU button (in USB mode) Interface Dial Rotate to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Sound: Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 183 •...
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uuPlaying a USB Flash DriveuAudio Menu On Demand Multi-Use Display 1. Select More. 2. Select a setting item. The following items are available: • Sound: Displays the sound preferences screen. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 183 • Screen Settings: Displays the screen preferences screen. 2 Changing the Screen Settings P.
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uuPlaying a USB Flash DriveuAudio Menu ■ How to Select a File from the Music Search List H MENU button (in USB mode) Music Search 1. Move to select a search category. Press 2. Rotate to select a file from the Music Search list.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. For a list of compatible phones, call 1-888-528-7876 2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 252 or visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada). Selecting Bluetooth® Audio Mode State or local laws may prohibit the operation of...
uuPlaying Bluetooth® AudiouAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Audio Screen Control Control the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use Display To play the audio files, you may need to operate your phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating Interface Dial instructions.
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uuPlaying Bluetooth® AudiouAudio Screen Control On Demand Multi-Use Display 1. Select to change folders. 2. Select to change files. Select More to display the menu items, then select a setting item. Select to play or pause a song file. The following items are available: •...
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You can place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system without handling your mobile phone. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ....252 Text/E-mail Message ......285 Using HFL ..........252 Setting a Text/E-mail Message ....285 Pairing a Phone ........255 Selecting a Mail Account ......
HFL Buttons To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth®-compatible mobile phone. For a list of compatible phones, Volume up pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: Microphone Call 1-888-528-7876 or visit www.acura.com/ (Pick-Up) handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca button (Canada). Voice control tips: •...
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL ■ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® HFL Status Display Bluetooth® Wireless Technology The navigation screen notifies you when there is an incoming call. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any Bluetooth® Indicator Battery Level Status use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under Comes on when your...
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL ■ HFL Status Display Limitations for Manual Operation The information that appears on the navigation Certain manual functions are screen varies between phone models. disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. You can change the system language to English, French, or Spanish.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPairing a Phone Pairing a Phone H PHONE button Pairing a Phone Your Bluetooth®-compatible phone must be paired to HFL before you can make and receive hands-free When no Bluetooth®-compatible phone is paired, the following screen appears: calls. 1. Rotate to select Yes.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPairing a Phone 4. HFL gives you a pairing code on Pairing a Phone the navigation screen. When pairing is completed, an Automatic Phone Confirm if the pairing code on Sync prompt appears. Select On if you want your call the screen and your phone history and phonebook automatically imported to HFL.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPairing a Phone 3. When your phone appears on the list, select it by pressing If your phone does not appear, you can select Refresh to search again. If your phone still does not appear, move to select Device Not Found? and search for Bluetooth®...
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPairing a Phone ■ Changing the Pairing Code Changing the Pairing Code The pairing code may be six or four digits depending H SETTINGS button System Settings Edit Pairing Code on your phone. Rotate to select Fixed or The default pairing code is 0000 until you change the Random.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPairing a Phone ■ Changing the Currently Paired Phone Changing the Currently Paired Phone The replaced phone will keep the same speed dial H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Bluetooth Device List entries, and security PIN information from the 1. Rotate to select a paired previously paired phone.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPairing a Phone ■ Deleting a Paired Phone H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Bluetooth Device List 1. Rotate to select a paired phone you want to replace. Press 2. Rotate to select Delete This Device. Press 3. You will receive a confirmation message on the screen.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uImporting Phonebook Data Importing Phonebook Data Importing Phonebook Data When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call When you select a person from the list in the mobile phonebook, you can see up to three category icons. history are automatically imported to The icons indicate what types of numbers are stored HFL.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uSetting Up Speed Dialing Setting Up Speed Dialing H MENU button (on Phone screen) Setting Up Speed Dialing Speed Dial When a voice tag is stored, press the (Talk) button to call the number using the voice tag. Say Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uSetting Up Speed Dialing ■ Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry Avoid using duplicate voice tags. H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Edit Speed Dial 1. Select an existing speed dial entry. Avoid using ”home“...
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uSetting Up Speed Dialing ■ To delete a voice tag 1. Select an existing speed dial entry. 2. From the pop-up menu, rotate to select Edit. Press 3. Rotate to select Voice Tag. Press 4. From the pop-up menu, rotate to select Clear.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uSetting Up Speed Dialing ■ Setting Phone Shortcuts Setting Phone Shortcuts Dial icon You can preset five previously stored speed dial entries, and make a call from one of You can make a call using the keyboard on the On the preset numbers, or call history when the phone is paired and connected to the Demand Multi-Use Display to input numbers.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uSetting Up Speed Dialing 6. Select a phone number you want to store as a shortcut. Select OK and press ■ To make a call from a speed dial entry 1. Select Shortcuts. 2. Select Phone. 3. Select Speed Dial. 4.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uSetting Up Speed Dialing ■ To delete a speed dial 1. Select Shortcuts. 2. Select Phone. 3. Select Speed Dial. 4. Select Edit. 5. Select Delete. 6. Select the preset number with the phone number you want to delete. ■...
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhonebook Phonetic Modification Phonebook Phonetic Modification H SETTINGS button Phonebook Phonetic Modification System Settings Phonebook Phonetic Modification You can store up to 20 phonetic modification items. Add phonetic modifications or a new voice tag to the phone's contact name so that it is easier for HFL to recognize voice commands.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhonebook Phonetic Modification 3. Move and Rotate to select a contact name. Press The pop-up menu appears on the screen. 4. Rotate to select Modify. Press 5. Using the (Talk) button, follow the prompts to complete the voice tag. 6.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhonebook Phonetic Modification ■ To modify a voice tag Phonebook Phonetic Modification 1. Rotate to select the phone You can only modify or delete contact names for the you want to add phonetic currently connected phone. modification to. Press 2.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhonebook Phonetic Modification ■ To delete a modified voice tag 1. Rotate to select the phone you want to delete phonetic modification. Press 2. Rotate to select a contact name you want to delete. Press The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhonebook Phonetic Modification ■ To delete all modified voice tags 1. Rotate to select the phone you want to delete phonetic modification. Press The contact name list appears. 2. Move and Rotate to select Delete All. Press 3. You will receive a confirmation message on the screen.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhone Settings Phone Settings Set HFL options and features. Editing a Security PIN ■ Editing a Security PIN If the phone is already security PIN protected, you H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Bluetooth Device List need to enter the current security PIN before clearing the PIN or creating a new one.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhone Settings ■ Editing User Name Editing User Name You can use the keyboard on the On Demand Multi- H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Bluetooth Device List Use Display to input letters and numbers. Edit the user name of a paired phone as follows: 1.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhone Settings ■ Automatic Transferring H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Auto Transfer If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically transferred to HFL. Rotate to select On. Press ■ Auto Answer H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Auto Answer...
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhone Settings ■ Ring Tone H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Ring Tone You can change the ring tone setting. Rotate to select your desired setting item. Press The following items are available: • Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speaker. •...
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPhone Settings ■ Automatic Phone Sync Setting Automatic Phone Sync Setting Select On if you want your call history and H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Automatic Phone Sync phonebook automatically imported to HFL. If Rotate to select On or Off. Press prompted by your phone, please accept the import request.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uMaking a Call Making a Call Making a Call You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or redial. Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook name, or number can be dialed by voice from most screens. Press the (Talk) button and say ”Call“...
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uMaking a Call ■ Using the Phonebook Using the Phonebook This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving. H MENU button (on Phone screen) Phonebook However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed 1. The phonebook is stored dial number, phonebook name, or number using voice commands.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uMaking a Call ■ Entering a Phone Number Entering a Phone Number This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving. H MENU button (on Phone screen) Dial However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed 1. Rotate to select a number. dial number, phonebook name, or number using voice commands.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uMaking a Call ■ Using Redial H MENU button (on Phone screen) Redial You can display a caller's picture on an incoming call screen. Rotate to select Dial. Press Dialing starts automatically. Continued...
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uMaking a Call ■ Using Call History Using Call History The call history displays the last 20 dialed, received, or H MENU button (on Phone screen) Call History missed calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.) Call history is stored by All, Dialed, Received, and Missed.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uReceiving a Call Receiving a Call Receiving a Call When there is an incoming call, an audible notification sounds (if activated) and the Incoming call screen appears. Call Waiting Press the (Pick-Up) button to put the current call 1. Press the (Pick-Up) button to on hold to answer the incoming call.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uOptions During a Call Options During a Call Options During a Call The available options are shown on the Phone screen. • Touch Tones: Available on some phones. Rotate to select the option. Press You can select the icons on the On Demand Multi- The mute icon appears when Use Display Mute is selected.
Text/E-mail Message Setting a Text/E-mail Message Text/E-mail Message ■ To Turn On or Off the Text/E-mail Function Some text/e-mail features may not be available H SETTINGS button Phone Settings Enable Text/Email depending on a mobile phone. Rotate to select On or Off. Press ■...
uuText/E-mail MessageuSelecting a Mail Account Selecting a Mail Account H SETTINGS button Selecting a Mail Account Phone Settings Select Account You can also select a mail account from the folder list screen or the message list screen. If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to Move to select Select Account, then press be active and receive notifications.
uuText/E-mail MessageuReceiving a Text/E-mail Message Receiving a Text/E-mail Message Receiving a Text/E-mail Message HFL can display newly received text and e-mail messages as well as 20 of the most recently received messages on a linked mobile phone. Each received message can be The system does not display any received messages while you are driving.
uuText/E-mail MessageuDisplaying Messages Displaying Messages Displaying Messages ■ Displaying Text Messages The icon appears next to an unread message. H MENU button (on Phone screen) Text/Email If you delete a message on the phone, the message is 1. Select account if necessary. also deleted in the system.
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uuText/E-mail MessageuDisplaying Messages ■ Displaying E-mail Messages Displaying E-mail Messages Received text and e-mail messages may appear in the H MENU button (on Phone screen) Text/Email message list screen at the same time. In this case, text 1. Rotate to select a folder. Press messages are titled No subject.
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uuText/E-mail MessageuDisplaying Messages ■ Read or Stop Reading a Message 1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen. The system automatically starts reading the message aloud. 2 Displaying Messages P. 288 2. Press to stop reading. Press again to start reading the message from the beginning.
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Calling the Sender paired and connected. For a list of compatible phones: 1. Go to the text message screen. • U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call The system automatically starts 1-888-528-7876. • reading the message aloud. Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-528-7876.
Roadside Assistance H MENU button (on Phone screen) Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance If you are subscribed to a paid AcuraLink® package, Provides a nationwide service for unexpected incidents. You can call for assistance you can call the roadside assistance using the LINK using a phone paired and connected to Bluetooth®...
HFL Menus The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL. HFL Menus To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth®- ■ Phone settings screen compatible mobile phone to the system while the 1. Press the SETTINGS button. vehicle is parked.
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uuHFL Menusu Delete All Delete all the previously stored speed dial numbers. Manual Input Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial number. Import from Call Select a phone number from the call New Entry Edit Speed Dial History history to store as a speed dial number.
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uuHFL Menusu ■ Phone screen 1. Press the PHONE button. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu items. Dial Enter a phone number to dial. Phonebook Display the paired phone’s phonebook. Manual Input Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial number. Import from Call Select a phone number from the call history to store as a speed New Entry...
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uuHFL Menusu Redial Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history. Display the last 20 outgoing, incoming and missed calls. Dialed Display the last 20 outgoing calls. Call History Received Display the last 20 incoming calls. Missed Display the last 20 missed calls. Roadside Assistance *1, 2 Makes a call to the number for the Roadside Assistance service.
AcuraLink® Messages This section describes how Acura directly communicates important information to you regarding your vehicle. AcuraLink®..........298 In Case of Emergency......298 Security Features ........301 Operator Assistance ......302 AcuraLink® Message ......303 AcuraLink® Subscription Status..... 307...
To subscribe to AcuraLink®, or to get more For information on traffic rerouting and traffic information updates, provided by the information about all of its features, contact an Acura AcuraLink® server. dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
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uuAcuraLink®uIn Case of Emergency ■ Automatic Collision Notification Automatic Collision Notification If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it Navigation screen repeatedly tries until it succeeds. If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely impacted, your vehicle automatically will attempt to connect to the AcuraLink®...
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uuAcuraLink®uIn Case of Emergency ■ Manual Operator Connection Manual Operator Connection Do not press the button while driving. When you If you need to talk to the AcuraLink® need to contact the operator, park the vehicle in a operator in an emergency situation, safe place.
To use these features, you need your user ID and personal identification number AcuraLink®. If you forget any of the above, contact a (PIN). dealer or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada). ■ Stolen vehicle tracking This feature searches and tracks down your vehicle position even if it is on the move.
uuAcuraLink®uOperator Assistance Operator Assistance Operator Assistance Connect to the AcuraLink® operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside assistance. Remain attentive to road conditions and driving during operator assistance. 1. Press the LINK button. Connection to the operator begins.
Maintenance Minder, Recalls/Campaigns, and • Scheduled Dealer Appointment: An appointment made through the Acura Diagnostic Info. server or Acura Owners website can be rescheduled or canceled from this option. 2 Message Options P. 305 2 Dealer Appointments (U.S. only) P. 306 •...
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uuAcuraLink®uAcuraLink® Message • Recalls/Campaigns: Reminds you of a recall or important safety information. You should also be notified by mail. Reading a Message ■ Reading a Message If there is no message listed on the menu, 1. Press the INFO button, rotate AcuraLink/Messages is grayed out and cannot be to select AcuraLink/Messages, selected.
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Available options are: • Voice: Reads the message aloud. Select Stop to cancel it. • Find Acura Dlr.: Searches for the nearest Acura dealer. • Delete: Deletes the displayed message. • Call Your Dealer: Calls your Acura dealer using HFL.
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To set up an automated dealer appointment when a You can confirm the scheduled appointment date when you receive a regular maintenance is due, visit the Acura Owners Maintenance Minder or Recalls/Campaigns message, or reschedule any existing website at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or appointments.
uuAcuraLink®uAcuraLink® Subscription Status AcuraLink® Subscription Status H SETTINGS button Info Settings AcuraLink Subscription Status Signal strength Confirm your AcuraLink® subscription status. Item Information You can check the signal strength. Current Contract The AcuraLink® subscription number and subscription level is displayed. Service You can confirm the type of service.
Other Features This section describes the useful functions incorporated into the navigation system. Trip Computer ........310 Calendar ..........311 Information Functions ......312 System Device Information ....312 Map Data Update ........ 312 Info Screen Preference ......313 Multi-View Rear Camera ...... 314...
Trip Computer H INFO button Trip Computer Trip Computer Displays the following trip information: View the distance traveled and average fuel consumption. • Instant Fuel: The current estimated instant fuel economy. Move to select the trip • Average Fuel: The average fuel economy since information.
Information Functions System Device Information H SETTINGS button System Device Information Navi Settings System Device Information You will need this information when ordering a map update. View database, software, device, and vehicle identification information. 2 Obtaining a Navigation Update P. 337 Map Data Update H SETTINGS button Map Data Update...
uuInformation FunctionsuInfo Screen Preference Info Screen Preference H SETTINGS button Info Settings Other Info Screen Preference Select the top menu when the INFO button is pressed. Rotate to select your desired setting item. Press The following options are available: • Info Top: A brief menu pops up. •...
Multi-View Rear Camera About Your Multi-View Rear Camera Your vehicle is equipped with a multi-view rear camera. When you shift into Reverse, Multi-View Rear Camera the rear view is displayed on the audio/information screen. The edge of the bumper Always keep the camera lens clean and and parking guide lines are also displayed.
Troubleshooting Map, Voice, Entering Destinations Problem Solution The Startup Confirmation screen is displayed This is normal. The Startup Confirmation screen reminds you and your guest every time I start the car. drivers to always operate the navigation system in a safe manner. The Startup Confirmation screen goes off after a certain period of time and the top screen of the last mode is displayed.
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uuTroubleshootinguMap, Voice, Entering Destinations Problem Solution The voice control system is having difficulty Check that the vents are not blowing air onto the microphone on the ceiling, the recognizing my voice commands. vehicle is as quiet as possible, and you are using the correct command when speaking.
There may be a temporary technical problem in your metropolitan area. Call ● Acura Client Relations to see if there is an outage. 2 Acura Client Relations Contact Information P. 336 If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance.
uuTroubleshootinguGuidance, Routing Guidance, Routing Problem Solution The navigation system does not route me the same The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change way I would go or the same way as other mapping the route preferences used when calculating a route. systems.
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uuTroubleshootinguGuidance, Routing Problem Solution The screen is showing white dots as I drive along. These dots are called “breadcrumbs.” These are displayed if Display Tracking is set to On. How do I remove the white dots (“breadcrumbs”) Press the SETTINGS button. Select Navi Settings > Map, set Display Tracking to from my screen? Off or select Delete Tracking to remove the white dots from the map.
uuTroubleshootinguUpdate, Coverage, Map Errors Update, Coverage, Map Errors Problem Solution My city is not part of a fully verified detailed The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most coverage area. recent information on the internet. 2 Map Coverage P. 337 Does the navigation system work outside North The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S.
uuTroubleshootinguMiscellaneous Questions Miscellaneous Questions Problem Solution My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the Set the power mode to ON, and press and hold the (Power) button for two navigation system is asking for a code. seconds. The system should reactivate. If you have installed an aftermarket system, contact a dealer.
Error Messages Navigation System Error Message Solution The display temperature is too high. For protection, This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The the system will shut off until the display cools down. navigation system turns off until the display cools down. The system turns back on automatically when the display cools down.
uuError MessagesuCD Player CD Player If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages. Error Message Cause Solution Unplayable File Track/file format not supported Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file ● plays automatically. Bad Disc Mechanical error Press the (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that...
uuError MessagesuHard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio If an error occurs while playing the Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Error Message Cause HDD access error.
uuError MessagesuiPod/USB Flash Drive iPod/USB Flash Drive If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Error Message Cause USB Error Appears when there is a problem with the audio system.
uuError MessagesuPandora® U.S. models Pandora® If an error occurs while playing Pandora®, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Error Message Cause Solution Incompatible USB Device Appears when an incompatible device is Disconnect the device.
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uuError MessagesuPandora® Error Message Cause Solution Cannot connect to PANDORA. The Pandora® app failed to start Turn the phone screen on, and make ● When stopped, check your mobile device. because of the following device errors: sure it is unlocked. The display on your smartphone is The Pandora®...
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uuError MessagesuPandora® Error Message Cause Solution Unable to play PANDORA. Appears when you try to play Try again later. Please try again later. PANDORA. Unable to play PANDORA. Try again later. Music licensing restricts play in this area. Unable to play PANDORA. Log in to the PANDORA sever.
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uuError MessagesuAha Radio Radio If an error occurs while playing Aha Radio, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Error Message Cause Cannot connect to AcuraLink. Appears when the Aha app is not activated.
System Initialization The navigation system must be initialized if Acquiring GPS Information power to the navigation system is Depending on the length of time the power interrupted for any reason (e.g., the battery was interrupted, your system may require was disconnected). GPS initialization.
uuSystem InitializationuStartup Confirmation Screen Startup Confirmation Map Matching Screen Map matching is the process of using the acquired GPS information to locate your The Startup Confirmation screen is position on the map screen. If you are on a displayed when initialization has mapped road, the name of the road is successfully completed.
System Limitations GPS System Address Calculation Database The signals received from the GPS satellites The destination icon shows only the The digitized map database reflects are extremely weak (less than a millionth of approximate location of a destination conditions as they existed at various points the strength of a local FM station) and address.
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uuSystem LimitationsuDatabase 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 •...
1. Visit the website. coverage for the United States, Canada, 2. Enter your vehicle model and model year. Acura is continually expanding the scope of Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The map coverage 3. Click Map Coverage to display a list of the navigation system.
All roads displayed on the map screens are To find traffic information: verified roads. Information in this manual 1. Visit www.acura.com/realtimetraffic. relating to “unverified” roads or areas is not 2. Select Real-Time Traffic on the RDX. applicable. 3. Click AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic. ■ Address and Place Entry...
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uuLegal InformationuUser Agreements • The terms and conditions hereof apply to government is subject to “Restricted FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE all subsequent users and owners as well Rights” as set forth at FAR 52.227-14, -19 UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY as to the original purchaser.
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uuLegal InformationuUser Agreements OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST shall be liable for any damages arising out If MS, Microsoft Corporation or their INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED of errors in the speech recognition affiliates make available Supplemental ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE process.
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uuLegal InformationuUser Agreements DEVICE as a replacement copy for the property of the respective content owner provided in the documentation for the existing SOFTWARE, and use it in and may be protected by applicable DEVICE. accordance with this EULA, including any copyright or other intellectual property Should you have any questions additional EULA terms accompanying the...
uuLegal InformationuAs required by the FCC its rights under this Agreement against you the future and is free to discontinue its As required by the FCC directly in its own name. services at any time. 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the The Gracenote service uses a unique GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES FCC Rules and Canadian RSS-210/...
Voice Commands Voice Portal Screen ■ ■ Phone Call Voice Help This can be only used when the phone is You can see a list of the available connected. When the system recognizes the commands on the screen. Phone call command, the screen will Navigation Commands change the dedicated screen for the voice Useful Commands...
Find Place Commands Emergency room iPod Find nearest (specify place): Hospital Bluetooth® Audio Fuel and auto Police station Pandora Acura dealers Veterinarian Honda dealers Lodging Gas station Bed & breakfast 2 Audio Commands P. 349 Hydrogen station Hotel Auto parts & electronics Resort ■...
uuVoice CommandsuUseful Commands Performing arts Grocery store Useful Commands Sports complex Home improvement store The system accepts these commands on the Mall Tourist attraction voice portal top screen. Restaurant Office supply store Call <Your Contact Name> American restaurant Pharmacy Call <Phone Number> Californian restaurant Pet food store What time is it?
uuVoice CommandsuAudio Commands Audio Commands What am I listening to? ■ AUX Commands AUX play The system accepts these commands on the ■ iPod Commands dedicated screen for the voice recognition iPod play On Screen Commands of the audio. iPod play track <1-30> Music Search The system accepts the voice command ■...
uuVoice CommandsuGeneral Commands What album is this? Climate Control Commands List of Categories ■ The system accepts these commands on the The system accepts these commands (POI Play Commands Climate control screen. category name) on the dedicated screen. Play artist <Name> Climate Control Automatic Fuel/Auto Play album <Name>...
USB Port ..........175 Change State ..........119 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Changing Your Destination..... 168 Customize ..........102 Acura Client Relations ......336 Changing Your Route ......159 AcuraLink Message ........303 City ............121 Auxiliary Input Jack ........176 AcuraLink Subscription Status....
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Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ....325 House Number ......... 124 iPod/USB Flash Drive........ 326 Data Reset ..........113 Navigation System........323 Day Mode Pandora®..........327 Color ............73 Estimated Time........... 68 Import Phonebook Data......261 Switching Display Mode......74 Exit Info.............
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Scale............81 HDD............215 MENU Button USB Flash Drive ........244 Pairing a Phone ........255 Rearview Camera ........314 Changing Route........159 Pandora® ........... 237 Entering a Destination......116 Repeat Personal Information ......... 38 Microphone..........252 Disc............207 PHONE Button .......... 252 MODE Button...........
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Siri Eyes Free ..........25 Navi Settings ..........58 Voice Tag Trip Computer .......... 310 SiriusXM® Radio Phonebook Phonetic Modification... 268 Troubleshooting......... 16, 316 Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Playing............. 190 Entry ............. 263 Preset Memory ........193 Volume Replay Function ........