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Acura 2012 ZDX Navigation Manual

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Navigation Manual
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P/N 00X31-SZN-8200
© 2011 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 2 ZDX Navigation Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year.
  • Page 2 The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard.
  • Page 3 P. 19 Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interface Settings 24 Personal Information 36 Music Search 44 Routing & Guidance 48 Clock Adjustment 58 Vehicle 60 AcuraLink® 63 Traffic and Weather Status 64 Data Reset 65 P.19 P. 67 Entering a Destination 68 Calculating the Route 90 Driving to Your Destination 93 Map Menu 98...
  • Page 4 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. ( P41) Register home addresses. (P37) Store up to contacts in address books. (P68) Select your destination using methods.
  • Page 5 Bluetooth (P145) (P168) (P149) AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura. (P192) Display messages from Acura, tips, and other information. (P22) Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of the navigation, audio, Bluetooth®...
  • Page 6 Display Navigation Screen (P136) (P6) (P6) (P6) (P170) (P6) (P145) (P7) (P159) (P140) (P6) (P6) (P6) (P174) (P103) (P68) (P29) (P8) (P6) Navigation Audio Voice Control Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®...
  • Page 7 b Say a voice command. (P233) a Press and release the d (Talk) button. The audio system is muted during voice control mode. Carefully read the usage note for the voice ( P22) control. d (Talk Button) This navigation system comes with Voice (P22) Help information, which tells you how to A helpful prompt asks what you...
  • Page 8 You can play music from a wide array of media sources. You can also control the audio system using voice commands. a Press the VOL 9 b Select the audio source. c Rotate the VOL 9 a Press the DISC button. (Volume/Power) (Volume/Power) knob to turn the...
  • Page 9 Press the AUDIO button to display the audio system on the navigation screen. (P136) (P140) ( P145) Band Disc mode Stereo indicator Play mode Recorded icon Recording icon Recording ready icon Presets Tune, scan, and Repeat, random, scan, and Track list other functions other functions (P149)
  • Page 10 You will see these icons in each chapter. They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial. Press ENTER Map screens Rotate dial Map screens Move up Move left Move down Move right Selecting Icon Menu screens Menu screens Menu screens Menu screens...
  • Page 11 You can enter information (e.g., city names, street names, personal names, and business names comprising letters, numbers, and symbols) when prompted on input screens by two different methods. When you see d in this manual, voice commands are available for Rotate i to highlight a character.
  • Page 12 Unverified streets Traffic information available One-way streets Flow or incident data not available Landmark icons (P106) Traffic information not available Acura dealer Traffic information off or map scale too large Honda dealer No icon: Out of coverage area School Parking lot...
  • Page 13 During route guidance, route information is displayed on the map screen and guidance screen. Press the MAP/GUIDE button to toggle between the map and guidance screen. Contains map or routing options. Calculated route (P93) Next guidance Destination direction indicator indicator Distance to the next Direction “as the crow guidance point.
  • Page 14 The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home 1 or 2, or saying d . (P41) You can store two home addresses as f Enter a name. a Press the INFO/PHONE a Press the MENU button.
  • Page 15 Enter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination. You can also perform these steps using d voice control. a Press the MENU button. e Rotate i to select your destination h Rotate i to select .
  • Page 16 You can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guidance. a Press the MENU button. You can add up to four waypoints along There are four methods you can use to your route.
  • Page 17 (P191) Traffic flow indicator Traffic incident icons AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link Heavy (0 – 27 mph) between you and Acura. It sends and receives several Congestion Moderate kinds of messages through XM® Radio, including: Incident (27 – 52 mph)
  • Page 18 (P207) How do I specify a destination when an entered city or Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a street could not be found? short distance behind my actual position, especially at intersections? Try entering the street first. Some cities are lumped in with This is normal.
  • Page 19 This section explains different methods on how you can easily find information in this manual. (P1) Two types of Tables of Contents help you find your desired information. More Detailed Contents Table of Contents Chapter Contents First, find the general chapter related to This more detailed table of contents what you are looking for (e.g., entering shows you exactly what information is...
  • Page 20 After following the menu tree, step-by-step instructions explain how to achieve the desired result. 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.

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    This section describes the start-up procedure, and the navigation and audio system setup functions............ 20 PIN Numbers ...........42 ........58 ......22 Previous Destinations ......43 Adjust Time..........59 Command Input ........22 ..........44 Resetting the Clock Settings ....59 Voice Recognition ........
  • Page 22 Start-up Start-up The navigation system starts automatically when you turn the ignition to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). At start-up, the following Confirmation screen is displayed. If the navigation system loses power at any time, you may be prompted for the 5-digit security Move y to select CHANGE code.
  • Page 23 XXStart-upX Rotate i to select an option. Start-up Press u. You can set a calendar event reminder. P. 198 Your current position is displayed on the map screen. You can skip the reminder by pressing the CANCEL button. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 24: Command Input

    Voice Control System d (Talk) Button Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio and climate control When you press the d (Talk) button, a helpful system, and make and receive phone calls using Bluetooth®...

  • Page 25: Voice Recognition

    XXVoice Control SystemXVoice Recognition Voice Recognition To achieve optimum voice recognition when using either the navigation voice control system or Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®: The voice control system can only be used from the driver’s seat because the microphone unit • Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are removes noises from the front passenger’s side.

  • Page 26: Display And Volume Settings

    Interface Settings H INFO/PHONE button Display and Volume Settings Use the Main Setup screen to adjust the display and volume. You can set separate daytime and nighttime settings for Brightness, Contrast, and Black Rotate i to select an item. Press Level.

  • Page 27: Interface Dial Feedback

    XXInterface SettingsXInterface Dial Feedback H INFO/PHONE button Interface Dial Feedback Set if and when the system reads aloud a selection made using the Interface Dial. You can use this feature to minimize the need to look at the screen while operating the Interface Rotate i to select an option.

  • Page 28: Basic Settings

    XXInterface SettingsXBasic Settings H INFO/PHONE button Set the map units to either miles or kilometers (km), and control the voice feedback from the navigation system. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Units: Sets the map units to either miles (factory default) or kilometers (km). •...
  • Page 29 XXInterface SettingsXColor H INFO/PHONE button Choose the color of the navigation map and system menus. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Map Color: Sets the color of the map screen. P. 28 •...

  • Page 30: Map Color

    XXInterface SettingsXColor ■ Map Color Map Color H INFO/PHONE button Set to WHITE (factory default is BEIGE) to obtain Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes. the best daytime display contrast. Rotate i to select Day or Night. Press u.

  • Page 31: Switching Display Mode Manually

    XXInterface SettingsXColor ■ Switching Display Mode Manually Switching Display Mode Manually A visual guide helps you see the difference Set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes. Press the a between Day and Night modes. (Display mode) button to cycle through the display modes (Day to Night to Off). P.
  • Page 32 XXInterface SettingsXColor a button Selects Day, Night, or Off display mode. This button has the highest priority and overrides all other display control adjustments listed below. Remember: Once you press this button, you assume full manual control of the display mode until the ignition is turned off.

  • Page 33: Language

    XXInterface SettingsXLanguage H INFO/PHONE button Language Set the system language used on all screens. You can choose from three languages: Voice confirmation of cities and streets only occurs when English is the system language. English, Français (French), Español (Spanish). Rotate i to select the system When Français or Español is selected, some language.

  • Page 34: Wallpaper

    XXInterface SettingsXWallpaper H INFO/PHONE button Select, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Select a Picture for Wallpaper: Sets the desired picture for the wallpaper. P.
  • Page 35 XXInterface SettingsXWallpaper ■ Selecting a Wallpaper Picture Selecting a Wallpaper Picture Two images are provided for the HDD as a H INFO/PHONE button factory default. Rotate i to select a picture. Press The picture is displayed on the screen. Alternatively, rotate i to select Disable Wallpaper to disable the wallpaper picture setting.
  • Page 36 XXInterface SettingsXWallpaper ■ Deleting Pictures from HDD Deleting Pictures from HDD If there are no pictures on the HDD, “No Entries H INFO/PHONE button Exist” is displayed. You can only delete pictures when the vehicle is Rotate i to select a picture. Press in Park.

  • Page 37: Importing Pictures From Usb

    XXInterface SettingsXWallpaper ■ Importing Pictures from USB Importing Pictures from USB You can only import pictures when the vehicle is H INFO/PHONE button in Park. You can connect a USB flash drive using the USB Connect a USB flash drive adapter cable in the console compartment.
  • Page 38 Personal Information H INFO/PHONE button Personal Information Use the personal information menu to select and set your address books, home Personal information cannot be backed up or addresses, and PIN numbers. You can also delete unwanted destinations from the list moved to another navigation system.

  • Page 39: Address Book

    XXPersonal InformationXAddress Book H INFO/PHONE button Address Book Store up to 200 address entries in two address books (Driver 1 and Driver 2). You can The number of addresses is shared by the two address books. For example, if Driver 1 has 150 add, edit, and delete information in the address books.
  • Page 40 XXPersonal InformationXAddress Book Rotate i to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Edit Name: Edits the name of the entry. • Edit Address: Edits the address of the entry. • Edit Phone No.: Edits the phone number of the entry. •...
  • Page 41 XXPersonal InformationXAddress Book The following items are available: Adding an Address Book Entry • Current Position: Select your current position. When you use Place Name or Place Category, • Address: Enter an address on the character input screen when prompted. the phone number is automatically entered.
  • Page 42 XXPersonal InformationXAddress Book ■ Selecting an Address Book Category Selecting an Address Book Category You can have up to 100 categories (including H INFO/PHONE button “UNFILED”). These categories can be shared with Rotate i to select an address. Driver 1 and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1 creates some categories, Driver 2 can also use Press u.

  • Page 43: Home Addresses

    XXPersonal InformationXHome Addresses ■ Deleting an Address Book Entry Deleting an Address Book Entry When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, H INFO/PHONE button delete all address book entries. Rotate i to select the address to delete. Press u. Rotate i to select Delete.

  • Page 44: Pin Numbers

    XXPersonal InformationXPIN Numbers H INFO/PHONE button PIN Numbers Set a four-digit PIN for protecting personal addresses and your home addresses. Once you set a PIN, you are prompted to enter it whenever you access a personal Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a address or a home address.

  • Page 45: Previous Destinations

    XXPersonal InformationXPrevious Destinations H INFO/PHONE button Previous Destinations Up to 50 destinations can be stored. The navigation system maintains a list of your previously routed destinations as a The list of previous destinations is shared with shortcut for entering the same destination in the future. You can delete some or all Driver 1 and Driver 2.
  • Page 46 Music Search H INFO/PHONE button Use this feature to set up the music search abilities when using Song By Voice™ (SBV) commands. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Song By Voice: Turns the feature on or off. P.

  • Page 47: Song By Voice™ (Sbv)

    XXMusic SearchXSong By Voice™ (SBV) H INFO/PHONE button Use SBV to search for and play music from your HDD or iPod® using voice commands. Use this setting to enable SBV. Rotate i to select an option. Press The following options are available: •...

  • Page 48: Phonetic Modification

    XXMusic SearchXPhonetic Modification H INFO/PHONE button Phonetic Modification Phonetic Modification is grayed out when Song By Voice is set to OFF. Add phonetic modifications of difficult or foreign words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice commands when searching You can store up to 2,000 phonetic modification for music on the HDD or iPod®.
  • Page 49 XXMusic SearchXPhonetic Modification Rotate i to select the item to modify (e.g., Artist). Press u. Rotate i to select an entry (e.g., “No Name”). Press u. Rotate i to select Edit. Press u. Rotate i to select Play to listen to the phonetic modification.
  • Page 50 Routing & Guidance H INFO/PHONE button Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during route guidance. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Rerouting: Sets the route recalculation to automatic or manual mode. P.

  • Page 51: Rerouting

    XXRouting & GuidanceXRerouting • Street Name Guidance: Sets whether to read out the street names during voice guidance. P. 56 • Guidance Screen Interruption: Sets whether the guidance screen interrupts the audio screen display. P. 57 Rerouting If you live in an area with poor mapping, you H INFO/PHONE button may wish to set Rerouting to MANUAL to avoid Set whether route recalculation occurs automatically or manually during route...

  • Page 52: Unverified Area Routing

    XXRouting & GuidanceXUnverified Area Routing H INFO/PHONE button Unverified Area 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 Rotate i to select ON or OFF.
  • Page 53 XXRouting & GuidanceXUnverified Area Routing Guidance There is no turn-by-turn map or Voice guidance commands end (map/voice) voice guidance. with the phrase “if possible” to remind you to verify all traffic restrictions. Directions A direction list is typically not A direction list is provided list available.

  • Page 54: Traffic Rerouting

    XXRouting & GuidanceXTraffic Rerouting H INFO/PHONE button Traffic Rerouting Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink Real- A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information. Time Traffic™ subscription. P. 15 P. 119 P. 144 Rotate i to select an option. Press Automatic traffic rerouting may not provide a detour route depending on circumstances.

  • Page 55: Edit Avoid Area

    XXRouting & GuidanceXEdit Avoid Area H INFO/PHONE button Edit Avoid Area The avoid areas are shared with Driver 1 and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1 specifies some Specify up to five areas to avoid (e.g., road construction, closures), if possible, when avoid areas, Driver 2 can also use them for the system calculates routes to your destination.
  • Page 56 XXRouting & GuidanceXEdit Avoid Area Rotate i to select a method for specifying the area. Press u. The following options are available: • Address: Specify the general area by entering an address. P. 70 • Map Input: Specify the general area by map input. P.

  • Page 57: Edit Waypoint Search Area

    XXRouting & GuidanceXEdit Waypoint Search Area H INFO/PHONE button Edit Waypoint Search Area The search distance does not affect the search range used for the Find Nearest voice commands Select the distance from your highlighted route line (on either side of your route) (e.g., say “Find nearest gas station”).

  • Page 58: Street Name Guidance

    XXRouting & GuidanceXStreet Name Guidance H INFO/PHONE button Street Name Guidance Street Name Guidance is grayed out when the The navigation system includes the street names during voice guidance (e.g., “Turn system language is not set to English. right on Main Street”). Rotate i to select an option.

  • Page 59: Guidance Screen Interruption

    XXRouting & GuidanceXGuidance Screen Interruption H INFO/PHONE button The navigation system temporarily interrupts the audio screen display to view the guidance screen as you approach a guidance point. Rotate i to select an option. Press The following options are available: •...
  • Page 60 Clock Adjustment H INFO/PHONE button Clock Adjustment Set the automatic adjustment of the system clock for daylight saving and You can check the time and date from any international time zones. screen using voice commands. P. 234 Rotate i to select an item. Press u. This function is not activated in areas that have not adopted daylight saving time, even if you have set Auto Daylight to ON.

  • Page 61: Adjust Time

    XXClock AdjustmentXAdjust Time H INFO/PHONE button Adjust the current time (hours and minutes). Move w or y to select HOUR or MINUTE. Rotate i to adjust the value. Move r to select OK. H INFO/PHONE button Reset the Auto Daylight and Auto Time Zone settings to the factory defaults.
  • Page 62 Vehicle H INFO/PHONE button Set the off-road tracking feature and correct the vehicle position displayed on the map. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Off-road Tracking: Set whether to display the tracking dots on the map. P.

  • Page 63: Off-Road Tracking

    XXVehicleXOff-road Tracking H INFO/PHONE button Off-road Tracking The navigation system displays white off-road tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) on the To clear existing breadcrumbs, set Off-road map screen whenever you drive into an area approximately 1/2 mile away from a Tracking to OFF, exit the Setup screen, and then set Off-road Tracking to ON again.

  • Page 64: Correct Vehicle Position

    XXVehicleXCorrect Vehicle Position H INFO/PHONE button Correct Vehicle Position Manually adjust the current position of the vehicle as displayed on the map screen if An apparent position error can occur where buildings, tunnels, and other objects block or the position appears to be incorrect. reflect the GPS signals, forcing the system to use Put the vehicle in Park.

  • Page 65: Acuralink/Messages

    OFF: You can activate the function with the Voice option. • Phone-Data Connection: Begins the process to connect to the Acura server. • Connect to the Acura Server: There are two settings to choose from when you receive a Diagnostic Info message and select Check Now.
  • Page 66 Traffic and Weather Status H INFO/PHONE button Traffic and Weather Status Confirm the reception status of XM signal, traffic information data, or weather This item may be grayed out when your vehicle is in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico information data.

  • Page 67: Reset Factory Default Settings

    Data Reset H INFO/PHONE button Reset Factory Default Settings Reset all the settings on the Setup screens and multi-view rear camera brightness When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset all settings to default and delete all settings to their factory default. personal data.

  • Page 68: Clear Personal Data

    XXData ResetXClear Personal Data H INFO/PHONE button Clear Personal Data Delete uploaded data, calendar entries, address books, or stored destinations, or When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset all settings to default and delete all reset other settings to their factory defaults. personal data.
  • Page 69 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......68 ......90 ......121 Address ..........70 Changing the Route Preference ....91 Canceling the Route......

  • Page 70: Address

    Entering a Destination H MENU button Entering a Destination This section describes how to enter a destination for route guidance. “Display Menu”, “Display Navigation” Rotate i to select an item. Press u. If you press the MENU button when en route, XMove y to select Dest.
  • Page 71 XXEntering a DestinationX • Place Name: Sets a destination by entering a place name. P. 77 • Place Category: Sets a destination by selecting a place/landmark. P. 80 • Place Phone No.: Sets a destination by entering the phone number of a place/ landmark.
  • Page 72 XXEntering a DestinationXAddress H MENU button Enter an address to use as the destination. The state or province you are currently in is displayed (e.g., California). Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • City: Selects your destination city. P.

  • Page 73: Selecting The State Or Province

    XXEntering a DestinationXAddress ■ Selecting the State or Province Selecting the State or Province Move w to select USA for the American H MENU button mainland, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Move y to Rotate i to select a state from the select Canada/AK for Canada and Alaska.
  • Page 74 XXEntering a DestinationXAddress Rotate i to select the destination city from the list. Press u. Next, you are prompted to enter a street name. P. 73 Selecting a City by Name Vehicle position may not be displayed when: • the automobile is traveling off-road. ■...
  • Page 75 XXEntering a DestinationXAddress Rotate i to select your Selecting a City by Name destination city from the list. Press If your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first. A list of matching hits is automatically displayed after Selecting a Street you enter several letters, with...
  • Page 76 XXEntering a DestinationXAddress Rotate i to select your Selecting a Street destination street from the list. If you did not select a city first and there is more Press u. than one city with the specified street, a list of cities is displayed.

  • Page 77: Address Book

    XXEntering a DestinationXAddress Book H MENU button Address Book Select an address stored in your address book to use as the destination. If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN when prompted. Move r to Rotate i to select your select OK.

  • Page 78: Previous Destination

    XXEntering a DestinationXPrevious Destination H MENU button Previous Destination Select an address from a list of your 50 most recent destinations to use as the If Previous Destination is grayed out, there are destination. The list is displayed with the most recent destination at the top. no previous destinations entered.

  • Page 79: Place Name

    XXEntering a DestinationXPlace Name H MENU button Place Name Enter the name of a place (e.g., business, hotel, restaurant) stored in the map This option is convenient if you know the exact name of a place. database to use as the destination. Move e to select OPTION to enter symbols and Enter a place name.
  • Page 80 XXEntering a DestinationXPlace Name ■ Place Name in Multiple Categories Place Name in Multiple Categories Move r to select SORT BY CITY or SORT BY If the place name is in multiple categories in the map database, the following screen DISTANCE.
  • Page 81 XXEntering a DestinationXPlace Name Rotate i to select a place. Press Set the route to your destination. P. 90...

  • Page 82: Place Category

    XXEntering a DestinationXPlace Category H MENU button Place Category Select the category of a place (e.g., Banking, Lodging, Restaurant) stored in the map This option is convenient if you do not know the database to search for the destination. exact name of a place or if you want to narrow down the number of matches returned for places Rotate i to select a category.
  • Page 83 XXEntering a DestinationXPlace Category Rotate i to select an item. Press Place Category For locations sorted by distance to travel, you can move r to select MORE to increase the scope of the search. The number of locations increases to 100, 200, and up to 1000.
  • Page 84 XXEntering a DestinationXPlace Category Rotate i to select a place name Place Category from the list. Press u. The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not driving distance) and direction to the destination Set the route to your destination. are shown for the highlighted place.
  • Page 85 XXEntering a DestinationXPlace Category ■ To store a subcategory in favorites: Favorite Subcategories Rotate i to select a subcategory on any subcategory screen. A subcategory stored in Fav. Subcategory has a star at the end of the line. Move r to select ADD TO FAV. SUBCATEGORY.

  • Page 86: Place Phone Number

    XXEntering a DestinationXPlace Phone Number H MENU button Place Phone Number Select a destination by phone number. Only phone numbers in the database are All 10 digits must be entered. recognized. Phone numbers of private residences entered in Enter the area code and phone your address book are not stored in the database number.

  • Page 87: Zagat

    XXEntering a DestinationXZAGAT Rotate i to select the sort ZAGAT® method used to list the restaurants. Selecting this sorting method will show you Press u. ZAGAT's highest-rated restaurants by the options, and not necessarily by distance from your current location. You can move y to select z (or say d “ZAGAT List Number X,”...

  • Page 88: Coordinate

    XXEntering a DestinationXCoordinate H MENU button Coordinate Specify a location using latitude and longitude map coordinates. Latitude and longitude must be entered up to the seconds’ value. Enter the latitude. Move r to select OK. A yellow box (shown at scales above 1/4 mile) denotes the area that can be viewed when you Enter the longitude.

  • Page 89: Intersection

    XXEntering a DestinationXIntersection H MENU button Intersection Select the intersection of two streets as the destination. The state or province for It is usually easier to select Street to find the streets first. The city or cities that the streets are your current location is displayed at the top of the screen (e.g., California).
  • Page 90 XXEntering a DestinationXMap Input H MENU button 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. Rotate i to select an item. Press The following items are available: •...

  • Page 91: Map Input

    XXEntering a DestinationXMap Input Map Input Scroll the map to position the cursor over your desired A yellow box (shown at scales above 1/4 mile) destination, adjusting the map denotes the area that can be viewed when you press u on the current map. scale as necessary.
  • Page 92 Calculating the Route Calculating the Route This section describes how to calculate your route. The current route preferences are displayed as Rotate i to select OK. Press u. icons on the top right of the Calculate Route The system calculates and screen.

  • Page 93: Changing The Route Preference

    XXCalculating the RouteXChanging the Route Preference Changing the Route Preference Change the route preference by selecting minimum or maximum driving methods. Rotate i to select an item. Press The calculated route may not be the route you would choose. For safety reasons, the system generally applies the following rules to your Rotate i to select MIN or MAX.

  • Page 94: Calculating The Route On The Destination Map

    XXCalculating the RouteXCalculating the Route on the Destination Map Calculating the Route on the Destination Map Calculate the route from the map of the destination address. d “Display Destination Map” (when en route) Rotate i to select Calculate the Route. Press u. XThe system calculates and display the route line on the map screen.

  • Page 95: Viewing The Route

    Driving to Your Destination This section describes how to follow the route guidance to your destination, receive traffic and weather information, and choose the icons displayed on the map screen. Viewing the Route d “Display Map” You can change the map scale using voice ■...

  • Page 96: Guidance Screen

    XXDriving to Your DestinationXViewing the Route ■ Guidance Screen Guidance Screen A visual guide helps you check the guidance The guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route. screen. P. 11 In single-screen mode, press the MAP/ GUIDE button to switch between the map and guidance screens.
  • Page 97 XXDriving to Your DestinationXViewing the Route • If Unverified Area Routing is ON, Blue-pink route line the route line changes to a blue- pink line to indicate that the route line uses unverified streets. ■ Deviating From the Planned Route Deviating From the Planned Route If Rerouting is set to MANUAL and you go off If you momentarily leave the calculated route, the system automatically recalculates...
  • Page 98 XXDriving to Your DestinationXViewing the Route ■ Driving Off-road Driving Off-road A message “Not on a digitized road” may appear If you leave all mapped (digitized) roads, the system automatically starts displaying a when you drive half a mile away from a mapped series of dots (breadcrumbs) to track the path you are taking.

  • Page 99: Listening To Voice Guidance

    XXDriving to Your DestinationXListening to Voice Guidance H ENTER button (on map) Listening to Voice Guidance d “Voice” (on the map screen) As you approach each guidance point, a pop-up window is displayed on the map screen with instructions for you to follow. Voice guidance for each guidance point is You can turn voice guidance OFF if you prefer.

  • Page 100: Displaying The Map Menu

    Map Menu Map Menu Use the Map Menu to control the icons displayed on the screen, and to display traffic information, weather information, and messages. You can also use the Map Menu If you scroll the map while en route, press the MAP/GUIDE (or CANCEL/BACK) button to return to find locations or to cancel the route.

  • Page 101: Guidance Menu

    XXMap MenuXDisplaying the Map Menu • Traffic Incidents: Displays a list of the traffic incidents around your current location or on your current route. P. 119 • Weather Info.: Allows you to view the weather forecast, warning list, warning map, and radar image map. P.
  • Page 102 XXMap MenuXGuidance Menu H ENTER button (on map) Display the guidance points and freeway exits for your route, and set the display mode for the map and guidance screens. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: •...
  • Page 103 XXMap MenuXGuidance Menu ■ Directions Directions Guidance points with exit information are H ENTER button (on map) indicated by a (freeway exit information) Display a list of the guidance points on your route for your confirmation. icon. Move y to select Exit Info to display the Rotate i to select a guidance exit information.
  • Page 104 XXMap MenuXGuidance Menu ■ Freeway Exit Information Freeway Exit Information d “Display Freeway Exit Information” H ENTER button (on map) You can scroll the map and select a (freeway Display a list of the freeway exits for the route. You can view freeway exit exit information) icon on the map screen to information (whether the exit is near gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, etc.) and add display the freeway exit information.

  • Page 105: Guidance Mode

    XXMap MenuXGuidance Menu ■ Guidance Mode Guidance Mode The guidance mode can also be selected from H ENTER button (on map) the System Setup menu. Select the display mode during route guidance: single-screen mode (default) or split- P. 48 screen mode. Rotate i to select an option.
  • Page 106 XXMap MenuXGuidance Menu • Split Screen: Displays the map and guidance information simultaneously on the Guidance Mode map screen. The next guidance point (the pop-up window) is displayed on the map screen as you approach a Press the guidance point in the single-screen mode. MAP/GUIDE button Next guidance point...

  • Page 107: Map Information

    XXMap MenuXMap Information H ENTER button (on map) 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 i to select an item.

  • Page 108: Showing Icons On The Map

    XXMap MenuXMap Information ■ Showing Icons on the Map Showing Icons on the Map You can display or hide the icons using voice H ENTER button (on map) commands on the map screen (e.g., say d The icon bar along the bottom of the screen allows you to select the icons that are “Display hospital”).
  • Page 109 XXMap MenuXMap Information ■ Fine-tuning the Icons Fine-tuning the Icons Icons in some categories can be fine-tuned to display or hide. To display the “Other Icons,” be sure to turn on OTHER ICON in the icon bar. Rotate i to select an icon category from the list (e.g., Other Icons).

  • Page 110: Map Orientation

    XXMap MenuXMap Information ■ Map Orientation Map Orientation d “Display Heading-up” (from map screen), d H ENTER button (on map) “Display North-up” (from map screen) Select the map orientation. The red arrow in the symbol always points North. Rotate i to select North-up or On scales greater than 1 mile, North-up mode is Heading-up.

  • Page 111: Current Location

    XXMap MenuXMap Information ■ Current Location Current Location d “Display Current Location” (on map screen) H ENTER button (on map) You can also save the current location by saying Display and save your current location for future use as a destination. The address, d “Register the Current Location”.

  • Page 112: Map Legend

    XXMap MenuXMap Information ■ Map Legend Map Legend A visual guide helps you see the map legend. H ENTER button (on map) P. 10 See an overview of the map lines, areas, routes, traffic information, navigation icons, P. 15 and weather icons. P.
  • Page 113 XXMap MenuXMap Information ■ Map Scale and Functions Map Scale & Functions You can change the map scale using voice The functions that are available from the map screen depend on the map scale. commands on the map screen (e.g., say d “Display 2 mile scale”).
  • Page 114 Map Icons & Functions You can display or hide the icons using voice Display or hide all icons on the map screen, with the exception of Honda/Acura commands on the map screen (e.g., say d Dealer icons which are always shown.
  • Page 115 XXMap MenuXMap Information ■ Traffic icon Traffic Incident When you use the Interface Dial to position the cursor (round red circle) over the traffic incident icon, you can view the summary of the incident. Traffic speed When you press u to select the traffic incident Traffic incident icon, you can view a pop-up message describing the incident in detail.

  • Page 116: Weather Information

    XXMap MenuXWeather Information H ENTER button (on map) Weather Information View the weather forecast, warning list, warning map, and radar image map. This feature requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ subscription. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. P. 144 You can also display the weather information menu from the INFO screen.
  • Page 117 XXMap MenuXWeather Information ■ Weather Forecast Weather Forecast When the GPS signal or weather information H ENTER button (on map) cannot be received, “NA” or “No Data” is View the weather forecast for your current position or a city you select. displayed.
  • Page 118 XXMap MenuXWeather Information ■ Warning List Warning List A warning icon in the list indicates that your H ENTER button (on map) vehicle is in the warning area or that the View a list of all weather warnings for a given location or route (U.S. only). calculated route runs through the area.
  • Page 119 XXMap MenuXWeather Information ■ Warning Map Warning Map You can change the map scale to 50, 150, or H ENTER button (on map) 350 miles. View a color-coded weather warning map. Each color corresponds to a different Moving the cursor does not display the detailed type of warning.

  • Page 120: Radar Map

    XXMap MenuXWeather Information ■ Radar Map Radar Map You can change the map scale to 50, 150, or H ENTER button (on map) 350 miles. View a weather radar image map displaying rain and snow systems. Moving the cursor does not display the detailed Scroll the map to view weather information.

  • Page 121: Traffic Rerouting

    XXMap MenuXTraffic Rerouting™ Traffic Rerouting When driving to your destination, the system automatically searches for a faster route based on traffic flow information and traffic incidents. This feature requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ subscription. P. 15 P. 144 P. 52 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™...
  • Page 122 XXMap MenuXTraffic Rerouting™ Press u to select TRAFFIC Traffic Rerouting™ Manually DETAIL. You can choose to avoid up to 10 traffic incidents. It is not always possible for the system to calculate a route that avoids all traffic incidents or specific traffic incidents you select. The “On Route”...
  • Page 123 Changing Your Route H MENU button (when en route) Changing Your Route This section describes how to alter your route, add an interim “waypoint” (pit stop), d “Display Menu”, d “Display Navigation” choose a different destination, cancel your current destination, and continue your (when en route) trip after stopping.

  • Page 124: Canceling The Route

    XXChanging Your RouteXCanceling the Route H MENU button (when en route) Canceling the Route Cancel the route guidance and remove the destination and all waypoints from the You can also cancel your route from the Map destination list. The system then returns to the map screen. Menu.

  • Page 125: Adding Waypoints

    XXChanging Your RouteXAdding Waypoints Move r to select OK. The system calculates a new route. Adding Waypoints Waypoints allow you to stop for gas or food, for Add up to four waypoints (pit stops) along the route to your destination. example, and then continue on to your destination.
  • Page 126 XXChanging Your RouteXAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Route Menu Adding Waypoints H MENU button (when en route) Rotate i to select a search “Search around” method method and location to add a waypoint. Press u. “Search along” method The following options are available: •...
  • Page 127 XXChanging Your RouteXAdding Waypoints Rotate i to select a place. Press The waypoint is added to the Destination List. Move r to select OK. The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen.
  • Page 128 XXChanging Your RouteXAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Calculate Route Screen Rotate i to select ADD TO Dest. List. Press u. Rotate i to select a location in the Destination List. Press u. Move r to select OK. The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen.

  • Page 129: Editing The Destination List

    XXChanging Your RouteXEditing the Destination List H MENU button (when en route) Delete or edit the order of waypoints. Move y to select Edit. Move w to select Map to display the destination and waypoints on the map screen. Rotate i to select an item. Press Move r to select OK.

  • Page 130: Find Nearest Place

    Changing Your Destination There are several methods you can use to change the route destination. Find Nearest Point of Interest d “Find Nearest…” (on map screen) H ENTER button (on map) The Find Nearest voice command is the fastest Search for the nearest place/landmark on the map screen and set it as your method of specifying a place/landmark as your destination.

  • Page 131: Selecting A Destination On The Map

    XXChanging Your DestinationXSelecting 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 Scroll the map to position the map cursor, you are prompted to select the item cursor over your desired from a list.

  • Page 132: Entering A New Destination

    XXChanging Your DestinationXEntering a New Destination Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen. The following options are available: • Set as New Destination: Sets the location as your new destination. •...
  • Page 133 XXChanging Your DestinationXEntering a New Destination Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen. The following options are available: • Set as New Destination: Sets the location as your new destination. •...
  • Page 134 Resuming Your Trip Continuing Your Trip Stop your vehicle en route (e.g., to rest, stop for gas, etc.), and then continue on your route. The Continue Trip screen has the same options as when you calculate a route. If you did not complete your route, the Continue Trip screen is displayed when you P.
  • Page 135 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........... 134 Audio Menu........... 146 About Your Audio System......

  • Page 136: About Your Audio System

    Audio System About Your Audio System The audio system features FM/AM radio and XM® Radio. It can also play audio discs, WMA/MP3/AAC tracks, iPods®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth® devices. XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only. The audio system is operable from the buttons and switches on the panel, or the P.

  • Page 137: Auxiliary Input Jack

    XXAudio SystemXAuxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack Use the jack in the console compartment to connect standard audio devices. To switch the mode, press any of the other audio Open the AUX cover. mode buttons. You can return to the AUX mode Connect a standard audio device to by pressing the USB/AUX button.

  • Page 138: Selecting Fm/Am Mode

    Playing FM/AM Radio Playing FM/AM Radio Press the AM/FM button. d “Display audio screen” Press the AM/FM button again, if necessary, to select the frequency band (AM, FM1, FM2). You can control the radio using voice control commands. Select a station using the Preset buttons and the bars (SKIP, TUNE, SCAN/TITLE) P.

  • Page 139: Audio Menu

    XXPlaying FM/AM RadioXAudio Menu H AUDIO button (in FM/AM mode) Audio Menu Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The A.SEL indicator comes on the display when A.SEL is ON. If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can change the frequencies stored in the preset buttons manually.

  • Page 140: Radio Data System (Rds)

    XXPlaying FM/AM RadioXRadio Data System (RDS) Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station. ■ RDS Info Display RDS Info Display RDS information is displayed on the audio Press the TITLE side of the SCAN/TITLE bar to turn RDS information on or off. When screen, if available.
  • Page 141 XXPlaying FM/AM RadioXRadio Data System (RDS) ■ Radio Text Display Radio Text Display The RDS indicator comes on the display when the H AUDIO button (in FM/AM mode) selected RDS station is broadcasting text data. Display the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

  • Page 142: Selecting Xm Mode

    Playing XM® Radio Playing XM® Radio Press the XM button. d “Display audio screen” Press the XM button again, if necessary, to select the band (XM1, XM2). You can control the radio using voice control Select a channel using the Preset buttons and the bars (SKIP, TUNE, CATEGORY, commands.

  • Page 143: Audio Menu

    XXPlaying XM® RadioXAudio Menu H AUDIO button (in XM mode) Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Note: Records a 10-second sound file from the current channel. P. 142 • Sound Setup: Displays the sound preferences screen. P.

  • Page 144: Note Function

    XXPlaying XM® RadioXNote Function Recording a Note Record a 10-second sound file from the current channel that contains the channel, category, name, and title information. The system can store up to 30 sound files. Each time you add a new recording, the oldest one is ■...
  • Page 145 XXPlaying XM® RadioXNote Function ■ Deleting a Sound File H AUDIO button (in XM mode) Rotate i to select a sound file. Move y to select DELETE. Rotate i to select Delete All or Delete Selected Item. Press u.

  • Page 146: Xm® Radio Service

    XXPlaying XM® RadioXXM® Radio Service ■ Subscribing to XM® Radio Subscribing to XM® Radio Contact Information for XM® Radio: You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. U.S.: XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com, or To see the ID in the display, press the n (TUNE) bar while in XM mode until (800) 852-9696 “0”...

  • Page 147: Selecting Disc Mode

    Playing a Disc Recording a Note Press the DISC button to play a CD or other disc. d “Display audio screen” Insert a disc into the disc slot. You can control the disc using voice control The disc automatically begins playing. commands.

  • Page 148: Audio Menu

    XXPlaying a DiscXAudio Menu H AUDIO button (in DISC mode) Repeat, Random, and Scan Play Rotate i to select an item. Press u. Rotate i to select Repeat, Random, or Scan. Press u. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The following items are available, depending on the type of disc: •...

  • Page 149: Playing Mp3/Wma/Aac Discs

    XXPlaying a DiscXPlaying MP3/WMA/AAC Discs • Scan: 1: Scans all tracks on the disc (or in the selected folder) in the order they were recorded (stored) and plays a 10-second sample. Select OFF to stop scanning and play the current selection. 2: Scans the first track in each folder on the disc and plays a 10-second sample.

  • Page 150: Recommended Discs

    XXPlaying a DiscXRecommended Discs • Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use. Recommended Discs A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If • Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed. recorded under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD- •...

  • Page 151: Selecting Hdd Mode

    Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio The Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio function plays tracks from music CDs that have d “Display audio screen” been recorded onto the built-in HDD. You can arrange the tracks in playlists or play the tracks using various search methods.

  • Page 152: Audio Screen Control

    XXPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioXAudio Screen Control H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) Control the audio screen through the navigation system. Rotate i to select a track. Press u. HDD mode XMove w or y to select ALBUM- or ALBUM+ to change albums. XMove e to select MUSIC SEARCH to display the Music Search Menu.
  • Page 153 XXPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioXAudio Menu The following items are available: • Sound Setup: Displays the sound preferences screen. P. 170 • Add to Playlist: Adds the current track to a user playlist. P. 155 • Edit Music Info.: Edits artist name, playlist name, track name, genre, and track order in playlists.

  • Page 154: Recording A Music Cd To Hdd

    XXPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioXRecording a Music CD to HDD Recording a Music CD to HDD The songs on music CDs are automatically recorded (ripped) by factory default to the HDD the first time you play each disc. You can then play the songs directly from the You can add tracks to user playlists, where you can mix and match tracks from other CDs HDD.
  • Page 155 XXPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioXRecording a Music CD to HDD ■ Recording a CD Manually H AUDIO button (in DISC or HDD mode) Rotate i to select Ripping. Press Rotate i to select MANUAL. Press u. Move r to select RETURN. Rotate i to select Rec to HDD.

  • Page 156: Searching For Music

    XXPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioXSearching for Music H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) Searching for Music Search for music recorded to HDD using six different methods. Albums, Artists, and Tracks display lists in alphabetical order. Ripped Date displays albums Rotate i to select a search in chronological order.

  • Page 157: Adding A Track To A User Playlist

    XXPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioXAdding a Track to a User Playlist H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) Adding a Track to a User Playlist Add a track from any playlist to one of the six user playlists. The maximum number of songs in each of the six user playlists is 999.
  • Page 158 XXPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioXEditing a Playlist The following items are available, depending on the type of playlist: • Edit Artist Name: Enter a new artist name. Move r to select OK when finished. Then, select whether to apply the new artist name to the album (playlist) and all tracks, the current track only, all tracks, or the album (playlist) only.

  • Page 159: Displaying Music Information

    XXPlaying Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioXDisplaying Music Information H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) Displaying Music Information Display the music information (album name, artist name, genre) for an album The maximum number of original playlists is 999 with a maximum of 99 songs in each playlist. (original playlist).

  • Page 160: Updating Gracenote® Album Info

    Update the Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote® Media Database) that is included To acquire updated files: • Consult your dealer. with the navigation system. • U.S.: Visit www.acura.com. Insert the update disc into the disc Maximum capacity Remaining capacity • slot or connect the USB flash drive Canada: Visit www.acura.ca.
  • Page 161 Playing an iPod® ■ Connecting an iPod® Connecting an iPod® • Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable. • Do not connect your iPod® using a hub. • Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk drive, as the device or your tracks may be damaged.

  • Page 162: Selecting Ipod® Mode

    XXPlaying an iPod®XSelecting iPod® Mode Playing an iPod® Connect the iPod® to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment. d “Display audio screen” Press the USB/AUX button until you get to iPod® mode. You can control the iPod® using voice control Select a track using the iPod®...
  • Page 163 XXPlaying an iPod®XAudio Menu H AUDIO button (in iPod® mode) Repeat and Shuffle Play Rotate i to select an item. Press u. Rotate i to select Repeat or Shuffle. Press Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The following items are available: •...

  • Page 164: Searching For Music

    XXPlaying an iPod®XSearching for Music H AUDIO button (in iPod® mode) Searching for Music Search for music using the iPod® menu. The order of the track list displayed if you select “All” on the iPod® menu varies depending on Rotate i to select a search the iPod®...
  • Page 165 Searching for Music Using Song By Voice™ (SBV) Searching for Music Using Song By Voice™ (SBV) Use Song By Voice™ (SBV) to search for and play music from your HDD or iPod® device using voice commands. The SBV voice commands give you more control over the music than the regular iPod®...
  • Page 166 Playing a USB Flash Drive ■ Connecting a USB Flash Drive Connecting a USB Flash Drive • Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable. • Do not connect your USB flash drive using a hub. • Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk drive, as the device or your tracks may be damaged.

  • Page 167: Selecting Usb Mode

    XXPlaying a USB Flash DriveXSelecting USB Mode Playing a USB Flash Drive Connect the USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable in the console d “Display audio screen” compartment. Press the USB/AUX button until you get to USB mode. You can control the audio system using voice control commands.
  • Page 168 XXPlaying a USB Flash DriveXAudio Menu H AUDIO button (in USB mode) Repeat, Random, and Scan Play Rotate i to select an item. Press u. Rotate i to select Repeat, Random, or Scan. Press u. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The following items are available: •...

  • Page 169: Playing Tracks In Folders

    XXPlaying a USB Flash DriveXPlaying Tracks in Folders H AUDIO button (in USB mode) Playing Tracks in Folders Change the folder if the tracks are stored in a folder structure. • Rotate i to select a folder. Press Any music tracks not in a folder are automatically added to a “ROOT”...

  • Page 170: Selecting Bluetooth® Audio Mode

    Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with Bluetooth streaming audio capabilities are compatible. To check if your phone is compatible: • U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink. Make sure that your phone is on, paired, and linked to HFL. • Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca. P. 176 •...

  • Page 171: Switching To Hfl Mode

    XXPlaying Bluetooth® AudioXSwitching to HFL Mode Playing Bluetooth® Audio If you receive a call when h (Pick-Up) button Bluetooth® Audio is playing, press If more than one phone is paired to the HFL the h (Pick-Up) button on the system, there may be a delay before the system begins to play.
  • Page 172 Adjusting the Sound H AUDIO button Adjusting the Sound Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and balance. You can also adjust the strength You can check the level on the navigation screen or on the display. When the level reaches the of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers.

  • Page 173: Steering Wheel Controls

    Audio Remote Controls MODE Button Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering wheel. DISC mode appears only when a disc is loaded. When in AUX mode, the following are operable Volume button Mode button from the remote audio controls: •...
  • Page 174 XXAudio Remote ControlsXSteering Wheel Controls ■ CH (Channel) Button FM/AM, XM • Press the N (Channel) button to change to the next preset station (channel). • Press the B (Channel) button to go to the previous preset station (channel). • FM/AM: Press and hold for one second to scan for a station with a strong signal. •...
  • Page 175 Bluetooth This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You can place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system without handling your cell phone. Bluetooth ....174 Pairing a Phone ........176 Importing Phonebook Data ....180 Setting Up Speed Dialing...... 181 Editing User Name and PIN....

  • Page 176: Bluetooth

    To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: • U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink. • Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca. The following items are available: • Call HandsFreeLink customer support at •...
  • Page 177 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®X Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ■ Help Features Bluetooth Say d “Hands-free help” or d “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of Bluetooth® name and logos are registered commands. trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and P. 5 any use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is under license.

  • Page 178: Pairing A Phone

    XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XPairing a Phone H INFO/PHONE button Pairing a Phone Use the Phone setup screen to pair a Bluetooth-compatible phone. Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to HFL before you can make and receive Rotate i to select Setup hands-free calls. Bluetooth Phone.
  • Page 179 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XPairing a Phone ■ Changing the Pass-key H INFO/PHONE button Rotate i to select Pass-Key. Press u. Rotate i to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Random: Uses a randomly generated pass-key. • Fixed: Create your own pass-key. Continued...
  • Page 180 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XPairing a Phone Move w to select DELETE to remove the current pass-key. Enter a new pass-key. Move r to select OK. ■ Deleting a Paired Phone H INFO/PHONE button Rotate i to select Delete a Phone. Press u.
  • Page 181 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XPairing a Phone Rotate i to select a phone to Trash icon delete. Press u. The Bluetooth® icon indicates the currently linked phone. Items to be deleted are indicated with a trash icon. Move r to select OK. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u to delete the device(s).

  • Page 182: Importing Phonebook Data

    XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XImporting Phonebook Data H INFO/PHONE button Importing Phonebook Data Import cellular phonebook data into the system. You can control the HFL system using voice commands. Rotate i to select Import P. 188 Cellular Phonebook. Press u. Up to 10,000 numbers for 1,000 names can be The system automatically starts imported.

  • Page 183: Setting Up Speed Dialing

    XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XSetting Up Speed Dialing H INFO/PHONE button Setting Up Speed Dialing Create speed dial entries with voice tags for easy calling. You can control the HFL system using voice commands. Rotate i to select Edit Speed P. 188 Dial. Press u. Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored per Rotate i to select Register user.
  • Page 184 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XSetting Up Speed Dialing ■ Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry Voice tags allow you to call your speed dial H INFO/PHONE button entries from the Cellular Phone screens using the Rotate i to select Edit Speed “Call…”...

  • Page 185: Editing User Name And Pin

    XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XEditing User Name and PIN Follow the prompt to enter a voice tag. Editing User Name and PIN You can control the HFL system using voice commands. H INFO/PHONE button P. 188 Edit the user name of a paired phone, and protect the phonebook and speed dial You can name up to six HFL users.

  • Page 186: Making A Call

    XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XMaking a Call Rotate i to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Name: Enter a name. • PIN: Enter a 4-digit PIN. Re-enter to confirm. You can select DO NOT USE PIN to remove a PIN number. •...
  • Page 187 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XMaking a Call ■ Using the Phonebook Using the Phonebook You must first import a phonebook before using H INFO/PHONE button it to make calls. Rotate i to select a name. Press P. 180 Move w or y to select alphabetical tabs to display the entries in the group.
  • Page 188 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XMaking a Call ■ Using Call History Using Call History The call history only shows the last 30 calls from H INFO/PHONE button your phone. Rotate i to select a call. Press u to Moving r to select DELETE ALL allows you to begin dialing.

  • Page 189: Receiving A Call

    XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XReceiving a Call Press the h (Pick-Up) button to Receiving a Call answer a call and display the An incoming call notification appears on the Calling screen. screen, and you hear an audible ring tone. “HANDSFREELINK” is also If your phone has Call Waiting, press the h displayed on the display.

  • Page 190: Hfl Menus

    XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XHFL Menus HFL Menus Use HFL when the vehicle’s ignition is in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth- You can operate HFL by voice when on the Cellular Phone screen. Below is the flow compatible cell phone to the system while the chart showing available voice commands.
  • Page 191 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XHFL Menus Create a voice tag for a speed dial number. P. 182 Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number. Select a number from Call History or Phonebook to store as a speed dial number. P. 181 Delete a previously stored speed dial number.
  • Page 192 XXBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®XHFL Menus Say a phone number to dial. P. 185 Send numbers or names during a call. Mute your voice during a call. Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL. Display a list of all 20 speed dial entries. P.
  • Page 193 This section describes how Acura directly communicates important information to you regarding your vehicle......192 Reading Messages........ 192 Message Categories ......193 Message Options ......... 194 Dealer Appointments ......195...

  • Page 194: Reading Messages

    AcuraLink® Messages AcuraLink® Messages AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between your vehicle and Acura. Working through XM® Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle’s To use some AcuraLink functions: navigation system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and audio system to send and •...

  • Page 195: Message Categories

    Maintenance Minder, Recalls/ • Scheduled Dealer Appointments: An appointment made through the Acura Campaigns, and Diagnostic Info. server or My Acura website can be rescheduled or canceled from this option. P. 194 P. 195 Retaining your current phone number makes it possible for Acura to inform you about recalls and campaigns.

  • Page 196: Message Options

    XXAcuraLink® MessagesXMessage Options • Diagnostic Info: Provides information about the cause for a warning indicator or multi-information message. Rotate i to select Check Later or Check Now. If you choose to check the information now, AcuraLink lets you know whether you should see your dealer immediately or later in accordance with the level of severity.

  • Page 197: Dealer Appointments

    XXAcuraLink® MessagesXDealer Appointments • Find Acura Dlr: Searches for the nearest Acura dealer. • Call Your Dealer: Calls your Acura dealer using HFL. • Diagnostic Info: Updates, if any, the current diagnostic message by connecting to the Acura server using HFL.
  • Page 199 This section describes the useful functions incorporated into the navigation system to help make your journey easier and more enjoyable..........198 ..........200 Unit Conversion ........200 ......202 Scenic Road Information ...... 202 System/Device Information ....202 Map Data Update Status ...... 203 Roadside Assistance ......
  • Page 200 Calendar H INFO/PHONE button Calendar Enter events and display reminders each time you start your vehicle. You can select the day of the month on the calendar using voice commands (e.g., say d Rotate i to select the day. Press “Five”...
  • Page 201 XXCalendarX • Message Icon: Select an icon from the list to help identify the type of message. Calendar The message icon you choose will be displayed alongside the specified date on the Calendar screen. The following icons can be selected: •...

  • Page 202: Unit Conversion

    Calculator H INFO/PHONE button Use the calculator to make basic calculations and to convert measurement units. Unit Conversion If you do not enter a value to convert, only Enter a numeric value to convert “Temperature” units are selectable. (e.g., 1000). Conversions using negative values may produce Move r to select UNIT meaningless or physically impossible values.
  • Page 203 XXCalculatorXUnit Conversion Rotate i to select the base unit to convert from (e.g., mm). The conversion into other units is displayed on the right (e.g., 1000 mm is 39.37 inches). Move y to select CALC. to return to the Calculator screen.

  • Page 204: Scenic Road Information

    Information Functions H INFO/PHONE button Scenic Road Information View a list of scenic roads for each state (U.S. only). If you select a scenic road that runs through multiple states, only the portion of the road in Rotate i to select a state. Press the selected state is displayed.

  • Page 205: Map Data Update Status

    H INFO/PHONE button paired to use this feature. P. 176 Acura Roadside Assistance is provided as a service to Acura clients. Use this feature to call for assistance when a Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. Rotate i to select the country.

  • Page 206: Key To Zagat Ratings

    XXInformation FunctionsXKey to ZAGAT Ratings Rotate i to select Call. Press u to begin dialing. Key to ZAGAT Ratings Food, Decor, and Service categories are rated H INFO/PHONE button using numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15). The ZAGAT® survey for some restaurants is included in the database and displayed Cost is the average cost of a meal, including when entering a restaurant as a destination.

  • Page 207: Show Wallpaper

    XXInformation FunctionsXShow Wallpaper H INFO/PHONE button Show Wallpaper View the picture currently set as the wallpaper. You can change the wallpaper picture. P. 32 Press u to select RETURN to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 208 Multi-view Rear Camera Multi-view Rear Camera Your vehicle is equipped with a multi-view rear camera. When you shift into Reverse, the rear view is displayed on the navigation system screen. The edge of the bumper Always keep the camera lens clean and unobstructed.
  • Page 209 ........208 Map, Voice, Entering Destinations ..208 Traffic ..........210 Guidance, Routing ....... 211 Update DVD, Coverage, Map Errors ..213 Display, Accessories......213 Rear Camera ........213 Miscellaneous Questions ...... 214 ........215 Navigation System........ 215 Disc Player..........216 iPod®...
  • Page 210 Troubleshooting The Startup Confirmation screen is displayed every This is normal. The Startup Confirmation screen reminds you and your guest drivers to time I start the car. always operate the navigation system in a safe manner. If you do not select OK at startup, voice commands will not work.
  • Page 211 XXTroubleshootingXMap, Voice, Entering Destinations The navigation system pronunciation of street names The basic guidance phrases use a studio-recorded voice, but street names are in the guidance command or destination address pronounced using a machine-generated voice. Consequently, the name may be sounds strange.
  • Page 212 “rapid refresh.” After XM refreshes your account status, leave the vehicle running outside for 30 minutes to receive the refresh. P. 64 • There may be a temporary technical problem in your metropolitan area. Call Acura Client Relations to see if there is an outage. P. 224 •...
  • Page 213 XXTroubleshootingXGuidance, Routing The navigation system does not route me the same The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the way I would go or the same way as other mapping route preferences used when calculating a route. systems.
  • Page 214 XXTroubleshootingXGuidance, Routing The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the width of intersections. Large distance behind, especially when I arrive at an differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal. intersection.
  • Page 215 XXTroubleshootingXUpdate DVD, Coverage, Map Errors My city is not part of a fully verified detailed coverage The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most area. recent information on the internet. P. 225 Does the navigation system work outside North The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S.
  • Page 216 XXTroubleshootingXMiscellaneous Questions My clock frequently changes forward and backward by The clock setting is automatically updated based on your GPS location. If you live and one hour. work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this feature. P.
  • Page 217 Error Messages Display temp is too high. System will shut down until This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The navigation display cools down. system turns off until the display cools down. The system turns back on automatically when the display cools down.
  • Page 218 XXError MessagesXDisc Player • Press the E (Eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the BAD DISC Servo error PLEASE CHECK OWNERS error message is cleared. MANUAL • Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the disc again.
  • Page 219 XXError MessagesXiPod® UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported Update the iPod® software to the latest version. iPod® is connected. CONNECT RETRY Appears when the iPod® cannot Reconnect the iPod®. be authenticated. NO SONG Appears when there are no tracks Store tracks in the iPod®. in the iPod®.
  • Page 220 XXError MessagesXUSB Flash Drive FILE ERROR The system cannot read the Check the tracks in the USB flash drive. There is a possibility that the track(s). tracks have been damaged. UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported If it appears when a supported device is connected, reconnect the device is connected.
  • Page 221 Shipping a Vehicle to the U.S. Mainland226 Address Calculation ......222 ......... 227 Database ..........222 Copyrights ........... 227 ........224 User Agreements ......... 227 Resolving Problems .......224 As required by the FCC ......232 Reporting Errors ........224 Acura Client Relations Contact Information.
  • Page 222 System Initialization The navigation system must be initialized if power to the navigation system is interrupted for any reason (e.g., the Depending on the length of time the battery was disconnected). power was interrupted, your system may require GPS initialization. When you purchased the vehicle, you should have received a card with the navigation system security code and serial...
  • Page 223 XXSystem InitializationXStartup Confirmation 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.
  • Page 224 System Limitations can cause occasional positioning errors of up to several hundred feet. The signals received from the GPS satellites The digitized map database reflects are extremely weak (less than a millionth conditions as they existed at various points of the strength of a local FM station) and in time before production.
  • Page 225 XXSystem LimitationsXDatabase • Pavement characteristics or conditions In addition, the map database contains verified and unverified areas. Unverified Every effort has been made to verify that streets may be missing from the map, in the database is accurate. The number of the wrong location, or have an incorrect inaccuracies you experience increases the name or address range.
  • Page 226 P. 224 purchase, usually in the fall of each year. you enter a specific address, when driving • Call Acura Client Relations. on a certain road, or just when it’s cold) so P. 225 that the service consultant can refer the P.
  • Page 227 XXClient AssistanceXMap Coverage Map coverage update information is available from Acura Client Relations or online at www.acuranavi.com. The navigation system provides map coverage for the United States, Canada, To find navigation system update Acura is continually expanding the scope and Puerto Rico. The map coverage information: of the navigation system.

  • Page 228: Map Coverage

    Information in this manual an account at (800) 852-9696. relating to “unverified” roads or areas is To receive AcuraLink quick tips, contact not applicable. Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238, and ask them to activate your AcuraLink unit.
  • Page 229 Legal Information • The HDD may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise disassembled, in whole or in part. • infoUSA-Data: Certain business data ■ Navigation System User • The HDD may not be used in a network provided by infoUSA, Inc., Omaha, NE, Agreement Copyright ©...
  • Page 230 XXLegal InformationXUser Agreements • The terms and conditions hereof apply Yoshima Kogyodanchi, Iwaki, Fukushima THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY to all subsequent users and owners as 970-1192 JAPAN., NAVTEQ Corporation, PREVIOUS CONSENT). well as to the original purchaser. 425 W Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60606, •...
  • Page 231 XXLegal InformationXUser Agreements • LIMITATIONS ON REVERSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE the terms of this EULA shall apply, FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS. ENGINEERING, DECOMPILATION, AND except that MS, Microsoft DISASSEMBLY Corporation or affiliate entity • NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. providing the Supplemental You may not reverse engineer, EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS...
  • Page 232 XXLegal InformationXUser Agreements any additional EULA terms property laws and treaties. This EULA please refer to the address provided in accompanying the upgrade SOFTWARE. grants you no rights to use such the documentation for the DEVICE. content. All rights not specifically •...
  • Page 233 XXLegal InformationXUser Agreements CD and music-related data from Gracenote Data only by means of the ■ Gracenote Music Recognition Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to intended End-User functions or this Service (CDDB) present Gracenote. Gracenote Software, application or device. copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. You agree that you will use Gracenote One or more patents owned by Data, the Gracenote Software, and...
  • Page 234 XXLegal InformationXAs required by the FCC Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that Data, the Gracenote Software, and the the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Gracenote Servers, including all ownership Servers are error-free or that functioning of This device complies with Part 15 of the rights.
  • Page 235 ........234 Global Commands ....... 234 Navigation Commands......234 Climate Control Commands ....236 Audio Commands ........ 237 Cellular Phone Commands ....239 Main Setup Screen Commands .... 240 On-Screen Commands ......240 Spelling Assistance ....... 240...

  • Page 236: Map Display Commands

    Voice Commands ■ Map Display Commands Display current location (shows current The system accepts these commands on The system accepts these commands on a latitude, longitude, and elevation) any screen. map/guidance screen. Display/Hide (specify icon type): Help (displays commands for current ■...

  • Page 237: Map Scale Commands

    Emergency room Display north up Find nearest (specify place): Hospital Display heading up Auto service center Police station Display zoom in ACURA dealers Veterinarian Display zoom out HONDA dealers Lodging Display (specify scale): Gas station Bed & breakfast 1/20 mile (80 m) scale...

  • Page 238: Route Commands

    XXVoice CommandsXClimate Control Commands French restaurant Travel center ■ Route Commands German restaurant Airport The system accepts these commands when Greek restaurant Automobile club a route is set. Indian restaurant Bus station How long to the destination?* Italian restaurant Camping How far to the destination?* Japanese restaurant Commuter rail station...

  • Page 239: Radio Commands

    XXVoice CommandsXAudio Commands Climate control vent Passenger temperature max hot Radio preset # (#: 1 to 6) Climate control bi-level (vent and floor) Passenger temperature max cold Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 6) Climate control floor Climate control sync on Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1 to 6) Climate control floor and defrost Climate control sync off...

  • Page 240: Disc Commands

    XXVoice CommandsXAudio Commands *1. These commands are available only in ■ ■ Disc Commands HDD Commands the corresponding playback mode. DISC play HDD play For example, “Artist” commands are DISC play track # (#: 1 to 30) HDD search (activates Song By Voice™) available only in “Artist”...

  • Page 241: Aux Commands

    XXVoice CommandsXCellular Phone Commands Play song (specify song) ■ ■ Bluetooth® Audio Commands iPod® Commands What/Who am I listening to? Bluetooth audio play iPod play Who is this? Bluetooth audio skip forward iPod search (activates Song By Voice™) What’s playing? Bluetooth audio skip back iPod skip forward Who’s playing?
  • Page 242 XXVoice CommandsXMain Setup Screen Commands ■ Numbers The system accepts these commands on any screen. There are over 100 on-screen The system accepts these commands on commands. Say what is written on the the Main Setup screen. screen to activate that selection. For lists, Brightness up you can say the list item number to select Brightness down...
  • Page 243 XXVoice CommandsXSpelling Assistance ■ ■ Letters Accented Letters November/Nancy Oscar Papa/Paul Quebec/Queen Romeo/Robert Sierra/Sam Tango/Tom Uniform/Uncle Victor Symbol … Whiskey/William Alpha/Apple À A grave X-ray Bravo/Boy  A circumflex Yankee/Yellow Charlie Ä A umlaut Zulu/Zebra Delta/Dog Ç C cedilla Echo/Edward È...
  • Page 244 XXVoice CommandsXSpelling Assistance ■ ■ Punctuation Marks Symbols Symbol … Û U circumflex Ü U umlaut Symbol … Symbol … At sign Hyphen Caret Exclamation point Asterisk “ Double quote Underscore Pound Back quote Dollar Comma Percent & Ampersand Question mark ‘...
  • Page 245 XXVoice CommandsXSpelling Assistance Symbol … > Greater than Open brace Close brace Enter...
  • Page 246 List of Categories Acura Dealers* Auto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Breakfast Resort All Shopping* Office Supplies/Electronics Acura Roadside Assistance Car Wash & Detailing Hotel/Motel Accessories/Jewelry Pharmacy/Drug Store Honda Dealers* Motorcycle Dealers Auto Parts & Electronics Pet Food/Supplies Gas Station*...
  • Page 247 Bluetooth® Audio ........169 Disc ............146 FM/AM Radio ..........137 A.SEL (Auto Select) ........137 HDD ............150 Calculator ........... 200 Acura Client Relations ......224 iPod® ............161 Calendar ............. 198 AcuraLink/Messages ........63 USB Flash drive .........166 Call Add to Address Book ......90, 132 XM®...
  • Page 248 Voice Commands List ......238 Go Home 2 PIN ..........42 Community (Place Category) .....80 DISC Button ..........6, 145 Gracenote Info. Update ......158 Connect to the Acura Server ......63 Guidance Menu ......... 100 Continue Trip ..........132 Directions ..........101 Contrast ............24 Exit Info ............
  • Page 249 XXIndex Map Menu ............98 Map Screen ...........93 Icon Option ..........107 Off-road Tracking Icon ..........10, 106, 112 Import Cellular Phonebook ..... 180 Driving ............96 Orientation ..........108 Interface Dial ..........8 Setting ............61 Scale ............111 Interface Dial Feedback ......25 Open Map ..........
  • Page 250 XXIndex Routing & Guidance ........48 Split Screen ..........104 Street ............. 73 Quick Tips ............193 Street Name Guidance ........ 56 System/Device Information ...... 202 Scan Disc ............147 Radar Map ..........118 FM/AM Radio ........... 137 Radio HDD ............151 TITLE Button ...........
  • Page 251 XXIndex Vehicle ............60 XM Button ..........6, 140 Correct Vehicle Position ......62 XM® Radio Off-road Tracking ........61 Playing ............140 View Area Map ..........53 Voice Commands List .......237 View Routes ..........91 Voice AcuraLink/Messages ......... 194 Map Menu ..........97 ZAGAT Voice Commands Displaying Review ......

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