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Acura 2010 RDX Navigation System Owner's Manual

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Current Street ....................................
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HandsFreeLink®........18
Legend.......................19
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Map Scrolling ..................................
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Viewing Flow Data ..........................
Viewing Incident Reports.................
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Driving to Your Destination
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Viewing the Routes...........................
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Voice Guidance Prompts .................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the Street ......Distance and Time to Zoom In/Out........By Previous Destinations....44 Destination........58 Map Scrolling ........Menu........58 Displaying Current Location ..20 Traffic Display Legend....21 2010 RDX Navigation System 00X31-STK-8300 © American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 Change Method........ Entering Your Schedule ....Search Waypoint......Calculator........86 Rerouting ........Delete Waypoint ......Unverified Area Routing....Unit Conversion....... Back to Route........Roadside Assistance ......87 Traffic Rerouting......Avoid Street........Edit Avoid Area......INFO Screen (Other) .....87 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 3 Glossary ........155 Vehicle.........111 Client Assistance...... Voice Command Index.... Off-road Tracking......Reporting Errors ......124 Global Commands .......158 Correct Vehicle Position ....Acura Automobile Client Verbal Reminder......Navigation General Commands...158 Color ..........112 Services........124 Navigation Display Commands...159 Visiting Your Dealer ....125 Map Color........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Command Help, Map Legend, and Key to Zagat Ratings. • System Setup - How to set up and tailor the system for your personal use and use the Address Book. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 5: Accessories Precautions

    GPS antenna under the dashboard. at a later date. The system also allows Signal noise emanating from these you to store a home address to simplify devices can cause intermittent returning home from your destination. disruption of the navigation system. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 6: Map Overview

    7. controls. “Unverified” Road “Verified” Road Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 7: 2010 Rdx

    “to go” is based on a fixed average speed of distance distance for the roads used for your route. 25 mph for these roads. “to go” Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 8: User Agreement

    Licensors exercise the option Agreement, please return the DVD to consumer. The DVD is not to be used to revoke the license to use the DVD your dealer. for commercial purposes. or software. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 9 Merchandise Mart, Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60654, INFO USA CORPORATION, 5711 South 86th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127., Zagat Survey, LLC, 4 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, 10019., and ZENRIN CO., LTD., 1-1-1 Muromachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 803-8630, JAPAN. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    CANCEL button Cancels the current screen and returns to INFO button the previous screen display. SETUP button NOTE: The NAVI BACK button on the Display mode button steering wheel performs the same basic function. CANCEL button Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 11 Dial knob to move the highlighting around the display or to scroll through a list. After making a selection in a menu or list, push in on the Interface Dial (ENTER button) to enter the selection into the system. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 12 Settings can be Whenever you shift to R (Reverse), the adjusted in SETUP (see Time rear view behind the vehicle is shown on Adjustment on page 110). the navigation system screen. See page 116. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 13: Voice Control Basics

    NAVI TALK Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature. want to give a voice command. See button See your Owner’s Manual and the Voice Command Index on page official website (www.acura.com/ NAVI BACK a list of voice commands. handsfreelink) for information on this button system.

  • Page 14: Using The Voice Control System

    See Using the NAVI TALK button, answer little louder to overcome the wind the Voice Recognition Feedback the prompts as required. noises. setting in SETUP. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 15: Selecting An Item (Button) On The Screen

    • Use the voice control system, and say left of the screen. the item number of the desired item. • Rotate the Interface Dial knob to move the highlighting to the item, then push in on the Interface Dial. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 16: Entering Information

    Quebec/Queen X-ray match the letters you are entering. As a result, you will notice that some Delta/Dog Kilo/King Romeo/Robert Yankee/Yellow letters are no longer available. Echo/Edward Lima/Larry Sierra/Sam Zulu/Zebra Foxtrot/Frank Mike/Mary Tango/Tom Enter Golf/George November/Nancy Uniform/Uncle Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 17: System Start-Up

    The OK button does not appear select Remind Later and push in on select OK. immediately. It appears after the the Interface Dial. software is loaded. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 18: Bluetooth® Handsfreelink

    HFL is not in use; press the HFL BACK button. For more information on Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, see your Owner’s Manual and the official website (www.acura.com/handsfreelink). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 19: Map Screen Legend

    If you move the Interface Dial over an zoom in or out by rotating the Interface Dial knob.) area (map features shown above), the NOTE: name is displayed on the screen. See Map Legend on the INFO screen (Other) for further explanation. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 20: Map Screen Description

    MAP/GUIDE, address for User 1 or User 2. Select CANCEL, or NAVI BACK button on Save, and then push in on the the steering wheel. Interface Dial again. Select Return to return to the previous screen. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 21: Traffic Display Legend

    • Moderate Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to orange • Heavy Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to red • Unknown Traffic Flow - a section of the route line is blue Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 22: Acuralink Real-Time Traffic

    • AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic is only • Traffic information can be displayed available if you have a current traffic on the 5 mile (8 km) or less map ® subscription with XM . See scale. page for more information. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 23: Viewing Flow Data

    • The road has no sensors, and traffic conditions are unknown (they could be congested). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 24: Viewing Incident Reports

    “On Route” tab, a list of all incidents NOTE: on the current route will be displayed. The “On Route” tab can be selected Incidents are listed by distance from only when you are en route. your current position outward in all directions. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 25 Interface Dial a second Internet-based traffic information time. To return to your current position displays. map screen, say or select Return. To continue viewing incidents in your “scrolled to” location, press the CANCEL button. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 26: System Function Diagram

    (orange). You are provided with map/voice guidance, routing cautions, and a direction list. While driving to your destination, use the voice control system as much as possible to interact with the navigation, audio, and climate control systems (green). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 27: Entering A Destination

    Address Book (see page 32) the system prompts you for one. entered. This selection allows you to select a stored address. The system can store up to a combined total of 200 User 1 and User 2 addresses. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 28: By Address

    For your convenience, you do not have to enter both city and street. NOTE: To improve voice recognition when saying the city name, pronounce the syllables as clearly as possible. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 29 You should select a letter by saying the number. Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Street

    If you select a point of interest change to the Enter street name (POI) or road in an unverified area, you screen. may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 31 Alternatively, to improve voice based on your entered city and street recognition, you can say “Echo” or number. “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 32: Entering The Street Number

    User 1 or User 2. may or may not have routing in these • When using voice control, the system areas. See Map Overview on page 6. beeps if you try to select an unavailable (grayed out) address number. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 33: Adding Addresses To The Personal Address Book

    10-digit number with you can store a new address in the voice commands, see Voice area code. This is the quickest way to personal Address Book. Command Index on page 158. find it. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 34: Finding The Place By Category

    Place • You can enter the desired destination Name by Keyword, and enter the using the voice control system. For partial name. information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 158. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 35: Navigation System

    Auto Service Lodging Shopping Acura Dealers Auto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Breakfast Resort All Shopping*2 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 Leisure...
  • Page 36 Calculate route to screen. say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2009. You can view the complete Zagat NOTE: Review for a selected restaurant by Scrolling through the Zagat Review is selecting the tab. disabled when the vehicle is moving. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 37 Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on Once you select a place, the system then page 51). displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 51). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 38: Finding The Place By Name

    Calculate route to screen Category option. numbers. For example, the telephone (see Driving to Your Destination on number (310) 555-4000 should be page 51). spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five, five, four, zero, zero, zero.” Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 39: Finding The Place By Zagat 2009

    Once you select a restaurant, the system then displays the Calculate route to Food, Decor, Service - When you screen (see Driving to Your Destination select Food, Decor, or Service, the on page 51). restaurant will be listed by rating value. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 40: By Intersection

    Use the voice control displayed. For your convenience, you system and say the name of the state, or do not have to enter both city and street. rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the state. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 41 You should select a letter by saying the number. Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Street

    (POI) or road in an unverified area, you SPELL MODE on the Say street may or may not have routing in these name screen, and the display will areas. See Map Overview on page 6. change to the Enter street name screen. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 43 Alternatively, to improve voice Interface Dial. recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 44: By Previous Destinations

    Map Input and use the Interface Dial to select the appropriate location on the map (see By Map Input on page 45). NOTE: • If Previous Destinations is grayed out, there are no Previous Destinations entered. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 45: By Map Input

    Voice map with the Interface Dial. The scale Command Index on page 158. will decrease each time you push in on the Interface Dial, until Select a destination appears at the top of the screen. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 46: Showing The Map Of City

    Interface Dial again to display the new appears. Select an item from the list. address. Then select OK to calculate a route to the selected destination. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 47: Showing The Map Of State

    If you selected multiple close to your intended destination. Then icons within the cursor radius, select an push in on the Interface Dial. item from the list. Then select OK to calculate a route to the selected destination. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 48: By Today's Destinations

    158. calculate a route to the selected entered. destination. If you selected multiple icons within the cursor radius, select an item from the list. Then select OK to calculate a route to the selected destination. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 49: Adding Destinations To The List

    Today’s Destinations list is will guide you to the destination already full (five destinations have been according to the order of the list. When stored). you reach the destination, it will be automatically removed from the list. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 50: By Go Home

    If a Go Home PIN has not been set, the Personal preference PIN number system displays the Calculate route to feature in SETUP. See page screen after you select Go Home (see information on entering your PIN Driving to Your Destination on number. page 51). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 51: Driving To Your Destination

    If the button is grayed out, the Today’s Command Index on page 158. Destinations list is already full (five destinations have been stored). CALL Dials the number on the screen when available. See Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® on page 18. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 52: Changing The Routing Method

    MENU button, and select Change Roads” are also available. Method on the MENU screen (Route). NOTE: If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then “Minimize Freeways” and “Minimize Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is normal. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 53: Viewing The Routes

    Distances and times shown for each NOTE: method are approximate. • You may only view routes as shown above from the Calculate route to screen. • The selected route method is shown at the top of the screen. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 54: Viewing The Destination Map

    • When your route line uses streets that display traffic information, the route line may consist of orange or red segments. This is normal. See Traffic Display Legend on page 21, and Viewing Flow Data on page 23. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 55: Voice Guidance Prompts

    Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 56: Map Screen Legend

    Interface Dial knob.) (1/20 mile scale only) (see page 63) (see page 61) NOTE: See Map Legend on the INFO screen (Other) for further explanation (see page 89). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 57: Guidance Screen

    Current Street (see page 6) verified areas. • Current maneuvers and those within Time to Destination (see page 58) 1000 feet will show on the Distance to Destination (see page 58) Countdown bar, indicating the distance until the next maneuver. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 58: Distance And Time To Destination

    Map menu. If the map is distance to the destination is the actual to you by Acura. If the button is grayed scrolled, the Map menu will not road distance of the calculated route, out, you have no messages.

  • Page 59: Direction List

    ( ) on the right end of the items in the direction list. If no exit info icon is shown on the list, the EXIT INFO is not displayed. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 60: Guidance Mode

    108), or by accessing the icon bar mode is set, or to a map and direction (see CHANGE GUIDANCE MODE on list screen when the split-screen mode is page 67). set. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 61: Map Scale

    Traffic speed / incident page Weather Information page NOTE: • You can change between miles or kilometers in SETUP (see Units on page 99). • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 158. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 62: Map Orientation

    158. located. Tip: NOTE: When en route, you can view a map The red arrow in both heading symbols showing your destination. Using voice always shows the direction north. control, say “Display destination map.” Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 63: Various Other Icons

    Parking Garage Post Office The one-way traffic icons (see Map Freeway Exit Information Screen Legend on page 56) are only shown on the 1/20 mile scale and only when turned on in ICON OPTIONS (see page 67). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 64: Weather Icons

    • Weather icons are only visible if you Cloudy have a current traffic/weather subscription with XM. See page 115. Rain Freezing Rain • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Snow Command Index on page 158. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 65 Driving to Your Destination For some icons, you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Acura Dealer are always shown. The table below shows the features for each icon type. Some Points of Interest (POIs) like Police Stations are not shown as an icon, but you can still locate the nearest one with the voice command, “Find nearest Police Station.”...
  • Page 66 POI can be found on Icon can be Icon can be Icon a destination on the the map screen using POI type manually manually selection by map screen with the voice command displayed hidden voice Interface Dial “Find...” Weather information Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 67: Showing Icons On The Map

    Interface Dial knob and push in to select (goes blue) or remove them (symbol is gray). You can also display or hide the same icons by using the “Display” or “Hide” voice commands (see page 159). Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 68 (blue). This procedure is explained below. If you select Other Icons from the Select category for icon settings screen, the other icon options are displayed: Exit, and save your settings by moving the Interface Dial to the right (DONE). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 69: Going Off The Route

    150 miles; dots at the beginning of the recalculation. Tracking on the SETUP screen trail will start disappearing when you (Other) is set to ON (see page 111). exceed that distance. When you reach a mapped road, the system stops displaying dots. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 70: Viewing/Saving The Current Location

    You can save the location to select as a destination at a later date. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 71: Pop-Ups And Disclaimers

    “Avoid Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on page 105). • Your route includes unverified areas • You actually entered an unverified (see Unverified Area Routing on area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 101). page 101). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 72: Traffic Rerouting

    Say “Display traffic incidents” or “Display traffic list,” and select the “On Route” tab on the Traffic Incidents When you say or select Avoid, the screen. system recalculates a detour route avoiding the road. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 73: Changing The Route

    • Avoid street (page 75) • Detour (page 75) Choose a different destination (other methods) by: NOTE: The “Route” tab can be selected only • Saying “Find nearest...” to find a POI when you are en route. (page 76). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 74: Search Waypoint

    When the system performs a search from Places Along the Route, it displays matches that lie within a corridor on either side and in front of you along your route. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 75: Delete Waypoint

    Back to Route selected, the system will attempt to Returns you to the original map screen. recalculate a new route, avoiding the next 2 miles (while on a freeway) or 1/2 mile (while on a surface street). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 76: Changing Your Destination

    The Select a place screen will be displayed when the crosshairs are positioned near multiple icons or locations. A pop-up menu will be displayed when the crosshairs are positioned on a particular street, icon, or location. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 77: Entering A Destination From The Menu Screen (While En Route)

    These include: • Display “Heading up” Tip: • Display “North up” You can also press the MENU button twice to display the MENU screen (Enter destination by). Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 78: Continue Trip Screen

    Acura. AcuraLink messages are displayed on the navigation screen. Working through the XM Satellite Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle’s navigation, Bluetooth®...

  • Page 79: Information Features

    See page for details. up on page 17), or there is no phone paired to the system (see Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® page 18). • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 158. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 80: Weather Information

    • You can view the same list by of the city. Select a desired city from the be paid. See page for details. selecting the weather icon on the list. The Forecast screen will be map screen. displayed. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 81: Viewing Warning List

    When you select a listed item by the desired area, push in on the pushing in on the Interface Dial, the Interface Dial. The Weather detailed information will be displayed. Warning screen will be displayed. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 82: Weather Information On Map

    This shows you the weather at the (see page 67). cursor position. current location or along your calculated route. To check the weather warnings, see Weather Information on page 80. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 83: Trip Computer

    (mpg). information cannot be received, “NA” will be displayed. Average Fuel Shows you the average fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) since the gauge trip meter was last reset. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 84: Cellular Phone

    • The “Range” is only an estimate. • For questions about the HFL Cellular Always monitor your vehicle’s fuel Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink gauge to determine the appropriate customer support at 1-888-528-7876, time to refuel. or visit www.acura.com/ handsfreelink. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 85: Entering Your Schedule

    Calendar select Edit Date, the Calendar screen screen. is displayed with existing entries grayed out. Select a new day and the display returns to the Edit schedule screen with a new date. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 86: Calculator

    • The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on the Disclaimer screen. • For more information, see System Start-up on page 17. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 87: Roadside Assistance

    In the example below, 100 lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05 ton (U.S.), etc. An Acura Roadside Assistance number is provided as a courtesy to Acura clients. If you have a paired Bluetooth phone and it is on, then you can call NOTE: Acura Roadside Assistance by using •...

  • Page 88: Voice Command Help

    Select STOP by moving the Interface the line number or the item name. Dial right to stop the reading, or press For a listing of all voice commands, see the CANCEL button. Voice Command Index on page 158. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 89: Map Legend

    Zagat-surveyed restaurants. • “Food,” “Decor,” and “Service” categories (red circle) are rated using numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15, etc.) Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 90 Information Features Use the Interface Dial to scroll through the Key to Zagat Ratings screens. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 91: System Setup

    Use the knob. Command Index on page 165. Display Mode button (page Tip: and 113) to select Daytime or Nighttime If you are having trouble viewing the mode. screen in bright lighting conditions, try increasing the brightness. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 92: Volume

    You can set as shown in the following table. one of the three settings explained in the following table. The factory default is AUTO. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 93: Setup Screen (Other)

    User 1 has 150 addresses, • Edit an existing address (see page 96) User 2 can only have 50. • Delete an existing address (see You can add, modify, and delete page 96) information in the personal Address Book list. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 94 Personal information cannot be backed Interface Dial to enter the name. up or moved to another navigation Select DONE when finished. system. NOTE: You can always re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry. “Address” is the only required field. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 95 Address from the MENU screen in the “Address” field. If you have (Enter destination by). See page 27. entered the address using Places, the phone number corresponding to the address also appears in the “Phone Number” field. Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 96 Interface Dial to the right. The system will show the Select a category to edit screen. Follow the on- screen prompts to add, change, or delete a category. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 97: Home Address

    NOT USE PIN. If your Home address cannot be found NOTE: in the system, while located on the street The factory default is no PIN. close to your home, select “Current Position” when entering the “Edit Address” field. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 98: Previous Destinations

    PIN correctly, select DO NOT USE PIN. NOTE: Normally, moving the Interface Dial left exits most screens. However, for this screen, moving the dial left deletes all of your previous destinations. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 99: Basic Settings

    You can delete all addresses by When you select OFF, the volume is not selecting DELETE ALL, or by moving increased by the vehicle speed. The the Interface Dial to the left. factory default is MID. Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 100: Routing & Guidance

    However, you will have to manually select Recalculation on the screen to have the system plot a new route. • It is strongly recommended that you leave the system set to the factory default (Automatic). 100 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 101: Unverified Area Routing

    A direction list is typically not available. However, A direction list is provided showing street names and depending on your route, directions are provided to turn symbols in pink. Directions list help you reach the first available verified road. Navigation System 101 2010 RDX...
  • Page 102 NOTE: these areas. Always obey posted traffic Unverified roads are shown only when restrictions. viewing the map in the 1/20, 1/8, and 1/4 mile map scales, or the 80, 200, and 400 meter map scales. 102 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 103 In both cases, when you actually enter the unverified street, a short caution will remind you. You will see and hear this short caution message whenever you enter unverified areas. Navigation System 103 2010 RDX...
  • Page 104 These guidance maneuvers are only a suggestion. You should always confirm that the maneuver is possible. A directions list is also provided that shows any unverified roads in a blue color, with pink arrows pointing to the next maneuver. 104 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 105: Traffic Rerouting

    Say or select DONE to box. The factory default is OFF. return to the previous screen. NOTE: Automatic traffic rerouting may give inappropriate guidance in metro areas with limited or incomplete traffic flow data. Navigation System 105 2010 RDX...
  • Page 106 Then move the point of the avoided area. Interface Dial in a straight or diagonal To “redraw” the area, select CANCEL direction to encompass the area to be and repeat the area selection process. avoided. 106 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 107: Edit Waypoint Search Area

    Edit Waypoint Search Area, avoided area will now appear on the and then choose the desired search “Avoid area” list and be viewable on the distance for either “On Freeways” or map screen. “On Surface Street.” Navigation System 107 2010 RDX...

  • Page 108: Guidance Mode

    “Find nearest gas station” that are also available when viewing the map screen. The factory default is Single Screen. NOTE: The Guidance Mode can also be selected on the Icon Selection screen. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 67. 108 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 109: Clock Adjustment

    October. The schedule is subject to • DST (Daylight Savings Time) review and possible cancellation in Selection (change DST schedule) 2009-2010. • Time Adjustment (adjust your clock) • RESET (resets this screen’s settings to factory defaults) Navigation System 109 2010 RDX...

  • Page 110: Auto Time Zone

    “April-October” schedule. If fluctuate between the two zone times. settings. Depending on your location, so, simply change the schedule in this you may need to adjust these settings. setting back to the “April-October” schedule. 110 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 111: Vehicle

    SETUP. To re-enable this whenever you drive into an area where feature, return to SETUP and turn it on the map does not show any roads. See 1. Stop the vehicle. again. Map Screen Legend on page 19. Navigation System 111 2010 RDX...

  • Page 112: Verbal Reminder

    This function allows you to turn ON or change to: OFF verbal reminders. Examples of these reminders include: • Driving with the parking brake on • Driving with the trunk or a door open • A reminder to fasten your seat belt 112 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 113: Map Color

    • Choose “Black” (factory default) as • Choose “Black metal” (factory the Night color to obtain the best default) as the Night color to obtain nighttime display contrast. the best nighttime display contrast. (Example of Day/Night Mode) Navigation System 113 2010 RDX...

  • Page 114: Switching Display Mode Automatically

    • On the SETUP Color adjustment screen, choose white for the map Day display and black for the map Night display (see page 113). Inappropriate adjustment of these colors can cause the Day/Night modes to appear inoperative. NOTE: See your Owner’s Manual for additional information regarding the dash brightness adjustment. 114 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 115: Acuralink/Messages

    AcuraLink messaging, refer to the weather information data. AcuraLink section in your Owner’s Manual. Or, you can go to the Owner Link section on the Ownership Experience page at www.acura.com. The following messages will be displayed: Message Status Receiving The system is receiving XM signal, Traffic data, or Weather data.

  • Page 116: System Information

    Since the rearview camera display area return to the previous screen. Approx. 1 m is limited, you should always back up slowly and carefully, and look behind Approx. 2 m Camera you for obstacles. Approx. 3 m 116 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 117: Rearview Camera Brightness Adjustment

    CANCEL button for three • The camera brightness cannot be seconds. adjusted by voice control. • Slight delays can occur when switching to the camera image, or switching back to the map/menu screen. This is normal. Navigation System 117 2010 RDX...

  • Page 118: System Initialization

    The anti-theft security code is unrelated coordinates to a place on the map to your optional navigation system PIN (displays current street at the bottom (for Personal Address Book or Home of the map). Address). 118 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 119: Gps Initialization

    During this procedure, the vehicle NOTE: should be out in the open with a clear The average acquiring time is less than view of the sky. 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes. Navigation System 119 2010 RDX...

  • Page 120: System Limitations

    Exercise additional caution when • Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle driving in these unverified areas. tracking systems mounted near the navigation unit 120 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 121 A reboot can be caused by a number of things, such as extreme temperatures or shock from bumpy roads. It does not necessarily indicate a problem that requires service. If this happens frequently, please see your dealer. Navigation System 121 2010 RDX...

  • Page 122: Database Limitations

    (for example, a restaurant is now a jewelry store). The number of these inaccuracies increases the longer you go without an update. 122 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 123 • EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. that may result from an error in the 2008. All Rights Reserved. program, or from changed conditions • ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright © not noted above. [2008] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights reserved. Navigation System 123 2010 RDX...

  • Page 124: Client Assistance

    Client Assistance • If the error does not involve the Reporting Errors Acura Automobile Client database, such as vehicle position Occasionally, you may encounter Services icon errors, screen error messages, or database errors. Telephone: (800) 382-2238 other GPS-related errors, see Fax: (310) 783-3535 •...

  • Page 125: Visiting Your Dealer

    (888) 549-3798. You can also order (FAQs) section (see page 146). troubleshooting. online by going to the Acura Store link at www.acuranavi.com. • The FAQs found on the online DVD Some issues may at first seem random, order site (see “Obtaining a...

  • Page 126: Changing The Dvd

    4. Push the Eject button. The DVD will automatically come out. 2. Remove the DVD while the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY (I) position or in the ON (II) position. 126 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 127: Pc Card

    DVD. If you must revert to a previous version DVD, see your dealer for assistance. • Please keep the door to the navigation control unit closed at all times. PC card slot Navigation System 127 2010 RDX...

  • Page 128: Coverage Areas

    California information, contact Acura Client Central Valley - including Fresno, The system provides map coverage for Services or go to the Acura Store link at the lower 48 U.S. states, Hawaii, and Merced, Modesto, and Stockton www.acuranavi.com. Enter your vehicle Humboldt southern Canada.
  • Page 129 Dekalb County, IL Kansas City/Leavenworth Metro East St. Louis Metro Georgia Topeka Galesburg Athens Wichita Moline Atlanta Metro Peoria Kentucky Augusta/Aiken Metro Quincy Lexington Columbus Rock Island Louisville Macon Rockford Rome Springfield Valdosta Urbana-Danville Warner Robbins Navigation System 129 2010 RDX...
  • Page 130 Nevada Complete coverage of all cities in Mississippi Las Vegas Metro Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Biloxi/Gulfport Reno/Lake Tahoe Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Jackson Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Memphis New Hampshire Suffolk, and Worcester Counties Tupelo Lebanon Manchester Nashua 130 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 131 Metro, Albany, Glen Falls, Dayton York Schenectady, Troy Lima Elmira Rhode Island Mansfield Ithaca Newport Springfield Lake Placid Providence Metro Toledo (Lucas County) Rochester – including cities in Youngstown Monroe County Syracuse Oklahoma Utica Oklahoma City Watertown Tulsa Navigation System 131 2010 RDX...
  • Page 132 Nashville St. George Bellingham Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia Metro – Texas Vermont including Island County Abilene Rutland Spokane Amarillo State of (partial) - including Tri-Cities Austin Metro Burlington, Montpelier Whatcom Beaumont Big Bend Point Roberts (community) Yakima Brownsville 132 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 133: Canada Detailed Coverage Areas

    Edmonton Squamish Wausau Fort Saskatchewan Vancouver Leduc West Vancouver Wyoming Lethbridge White Rock Cheyenne Medicine Hat Jackson Ski Resorts Whatcom, WA Spruce Grove Point Roberts (Community) also St. Albert listed in USA Washington St Cities Navigation System 133 2010 RDX...
  • Page 134 Victoria Frontenac Islands Capital Dufferin Kingston Central Saanich Amaranth North Frontenac Colwood East Garafraxa South Frontenac Esquimalt East Luther Grand Valley Highlands Gatineau Melancthon Langford Mono Gatineau Metchosin Mulmur North Saanich Orangeville Oak Bay Shelburne 134 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 135 Front of Yonge Niagara Falls Gananoque Pelham Lambton Port Colborne Leeds and the Thousand Islands Brooke-Alvinston St Catharines Merrickville-Wolford Dawn-Euphemia Thorold North Grenville Enniskillen Wainfleet Prescott Lambton Shores Welland Rideau Lakes Oil Springs West Lincoln Westport Navigation System 135 2010 RDX...
  • Page 136 Simcoe Waterloo Norwich Adjala-Tosorontio Cambridge South-West Oxford Barrie Kitchener Tillsonburg Bradford West Gwillimbury North Dumfries Woodstock Clearview Waterloo Zorra Collingwood Wellesley Essa Peel Wilmot Innisfil Brampton Woolwich Midland Caledon New Tecumseth Mississauga Orillia Oro-Medonte Penetanguishene 136 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 137 Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry East Gwillimbury Waterloo Inter-Town (partial) Coverage Georgina Wellington Counties/Districts/Regional King Municipalities Markham Brant Newmarket Bruce Richmond Hill Chatham-Kent Vaughan Dufferin Whitchurch-Stouffville Elgin Essex Frontenac Gray Haldimand-Norfolk Haliburton Hastings Huron Kawartha Lakes Lambton Lanark Navigation System 137 2010 RDX...
  • Page 138 St-Jean-Baptiste Elgin Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac St-Marc-sur-Richelieu Franklin St-Placide St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil Godmanchester L’Assomption Havelock LaJemmerais Charlemagne Hinchinbrooke Calixa-Lavallée L’Assomption Howick Contrecoeur L’Èpiphanie Huntingdon St-Amable L’Èpiphanie Paroisse Ormstown Ste-Julie Repentigny St-Anicet Varennes St-Sulpice St-Chrysostome Verchères Ste-Barbe è s-St-Sacrement Laval Laval 138 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 139 La Minerve St-Lambert Senneville Labelle Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Lac-Supèrieur Mirabel Westmount Lantier Mirabel Mont-Tremblant Roussillon Montcalm Montcalm Candiac St-Alexis St-Faustin-Lac-Carrè Chateauguay St-Alexis Paroisse Ste-Agathe-des-Monts Delson St-Calixte Ste-Lucie-des-Laurentides La Prairie Ste-Julienne Val-David Lery é Ste-Marie-Salom Val-des-Lacs Mercier St-Esprit Val-Morin Navigation System 139 2010 RDX...
  • Page 140 Ste-Therese Château-Richer St-Augustin-de-Desmaures L’Ange-Gardien Vaudreuil-Soulanges St-Ferréol-les-Neiges Coteau-du-Lac St-Joachim Hudson St-Louis-de-Gonzague-du-Cap- Les Cèdres Tourmente Les Coteaux Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré L’Ile-Cadieux L’Ile-Perrot La Jacques-Cartier Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perrot Fossambault-sur-le-Lac Pincourt Lac-Beauport Pointe-des-Cascades Lac-Delage Pointe-Fortune Lac-St-Joseph Rigaud Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Riviere-Beaudette Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier St-Clet Shannon Ste-Justine-de-Newton 140 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 141 Trans Canada Hwy (in Calgary) border) Kamloops) Hwy-11 from Muskoka district to Roads in the province of Saskatchewan Hwy-99 between Vancouver and North Bay Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across Whistler Hwy-60 and Hwy-127 in Nipissing whole province County Navigation System 141 2010 RDX...
  • Page 142 Cleveland, OH becomes available. For the latest traffic Phoenix, AZ Colorado Springs, CO coverage details for each metropolitan Pittsburgh, PA Columbus, OH area, check www.acura.com/ Portland, OR Dallas-Ft.Worth, TX Portsmouth-Manchester, NH realtimetraffic. This site provides traffic Dayton, OH Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket, RI...

  • Page 143: Operation In Alaska And Hawaii

    The following delivered in Hawaii. topics do not apply in Hawaii: • Unverified road descriptions (see page and 101). • Cautions and pop-up windows related to unverified roads (see page 71). Navigation System 143 2010 RDX...

  • Page 144: Information Screen Differences

    Information screen because XM is not guidance commands. SETUP screen (Other) because XM is available. not available. Traffic & Weather Status This item is not shown on the Hawaii SETUP screen (Other) because XM is not available. 144 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 145: Shipping A Vehicle To Or From Hawaii

    (800) 852- complete this portion of the process. 9696. • To begin receiving AcuraLink quick tips, contact Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238, and ask them to activate your AcuraLink unit. Navigation System 145...

  • Page 146: Frequently Asked Questions

    The basic guidance phrase uses a studio-recorded voice, but the street name command or reads the destination address, it sounds strange. is pronounced by the system using a machine-generated voice. What causes this? Consequently, the name may be mispronounced or sound strange at times. 146 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 147 CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen. Your phone is not paired to the HFL, or if your phone is paired, it is in use Why? or does not have good coverage; press the HFL BACK button. Navigation System 147 2010 RDX...
  • Page 148 • It is possible that there is a temporary technical problem with your metropolitan area traffic. You can call Acura Client Services to see if there is an outage (page 124). • If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance.
  • Page 149 I am getting closer. slows down when you encounter slower traffic, the system updates the “Time to go” based on your actual speed to give you a better estimate of arrival time. Navigation System 149 2010 RDX...
  • Page 150 If the GPS antenna cannot receive at least four satellites, the elevation is not Why? displayed. Try moving the vehicle into an open area. If the elevation is zero, or below sea level, the elevation is also not displayed. 150 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 151 I found some errors in the database. How do I report them? Minor errors are bound to occur in a large database. If you encounter major errors, you can report them following the instructions on page 124. Navigation System 151 2010 RDX...
  • Page 152 See page 110. My state does not observe daylight savings time. How do I You can turn off this feature. See page 109. turn off this feature? 152 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 153 If you cannot find it, your dealer can help you out. I speak a language other than English. When will other This is being considered as a future enhancement. languages be available for the navigation system? Navigation System 153 2010 RDX...

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting

    Vehicle is out of the database coverage area. The vehicle is located outside of the mapped area provided by your navigation DVD. See page for map coverage. * If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer. 154 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 155: Glossary

    Interest (POI) that can be displayed 48 U.S. states, Hawaii, and southern on the map. Canada are mapped to this level. See page for a list of these areas. Navigation System 155 2010 RDX...
  • Page 156 PIN - Personal Identification Number. Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed A 4-digit number created by the client signal to the navigation system for to protect personal information. moving the VP icon on the map. 156 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 157 (NAVI TALK/NAVI BACK buttons), and the front speakers. Waypoint - A temporary destination you may enter while en route (e.g., a gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 74. Navigation System 157 2010 RDX...

  • Page 158: Voice Command Index

    Cancel (cancels current activity) Cancel What time is it? Backward (or just Back) What time is it? Repeat voice (repeats the screen prompt) Help (reads list of Navigation General and Navigation Display Commands at any screen) 158 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 159: Navigation Display Commands

    2 mile (3 km) scale traffic incidents 5 mile (8 km) scale weather 15 mile (24 km) scale weather warning icon 50 mile (80 km) scale weather icons 150 mile (240 km) scale 350 mile (560 km) scale Navigation System 159 2010 RDX...

  • Page 160: Find Place Commands

    Italian restaurant Max zoom in Thai restaurant Japanese restaurant Max zoom out vegetarian restaurant Mexican restaurant Go home Vietnamese restaurant seafood restaurant Messages other restaurant shopping (all shopping types) business parking garage civic center 160 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 161: Climate Control Commands

    Climate control recirculate grocery store Climate control vent home improvement store Climate control bi-level (vent and mall floor) office supply store Climate control floor pharmacy Climate control floor and defrost pet food store sewing store Navigation System 161 2010 RDX...

  • Page 162: Temperature Voice Commands

    Off, so the action that occurs Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6) may not match the command you Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6) speak. Radio auto select* Radio scan* Radio select XM1 Radio select XM2 162 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 163: Cd Voice Commands

    “CD track repeat,” and NOTE: “CD track scan”) Radio volume levels cannot be CD track list controlled using voice control. Use the buttons on your steering wheel. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Navigation System 163 2010 RDX...

  • Page 164: Dvd Voice Commands

    DVD play previous disc DVD track random (for playing CD only)* DVD track repeat (for playing CD only)* DVD disc repeat* DVD track scan (for playing CD only)* DVD disc scan* DVD normal play DVD track list 164 Navigation System 2010 RDX...

  • Page 165: Info Screen Voice Commands

    (the system reads and lists all of Black level down the commands, starting with Black level minimum/min. Navigation General Commands) Black level maximum/max. Map legend Volume up Key to Zagat ratings Volume down Volume minimum/min. Volume maximum/max. Volume off Navigation System 165 2010 RDX...

  • Page 166: On-Screen Commands

    The system will respond to the names Interface Dial. Done shown in the following tables. • When selecting letters using the voice etc. control system, a confirmation box may pop up to confirm the letter. 166 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 167 Or say “...” Or say “...” Or say “...” Alpha/Apple Hotel/Henry Oscar Victor Bravo/Boy India/Igloo Papa/Paul Whiskey/William Charlie Juliet/John Quebec/Queen X-ray Delta/Dog Kilo/King Romeo/Robert Yankee/Yellow Echo/Edward Lima/Larry Sierra/Sam Zulu/Zebra Foxtrot/Frank Mike/Mary Tango/Tom Enter Golf/George November/Nancy Uniform/Uncle Navigation System 167 2010 RDX...
  • Page 168 Colon É Ü E circumflex At sign Semicolon Ê E umlaut Caret Plus Ë I grave Asterisk Enter ì NOTE: The term “grave” (used for symbols À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.” 168 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 169 Exclamation point Slash Three Double quote Less than ” < Four Pound Greater than > Five Dollar Open brace Percent Close brace Seven Ampersand Enter & Eight Apostrophe ’ Nine Open parenthesis Zero Close parenthesis Navigation System 169 2010 RDX...

  • Page 170: Index

    By Address Clock Adjustment ................95 By Address Book Color Accessing the Address Book List ..............By Go Home Community Acura Automobile Client ....................125 By Intersection Continental USA Services ...................79, 80, By Map Input Contrast AcuraLink/Messages ........
  • Page 171 Interface Dial Feedback ....... Maximize Freeways ......Interface Dial knob ........ MENU button ......28, Intersection ......... Menu Color ........10 Getting Started ........Message ......159 Global Commands ......79, 80, Messages ........156 Glossary ........Microphone Navigation System 171 2010 RDX...
  • Page 172 Selecting the Street ......35, Place Name ................Travel ....38 SETUP button Place Name by Keyword ....... Trip Computer .........28, 34, SETUP Screen (Main Setup) Places ............Troubleshooting ..28, 45, Commands Previous Destinations ........Shopping 172 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 173 Visiting Your Dealer .....89 Voice Command Help ....159 Voice Command Index .......13 Voice Control Basics ..100 Voice Recognition Feedback ..14 Voice Recognition, Improving ..........93 Volume ........83 Warning Icon ........82 Warning List ........82 Warning Map ........108 Waypoints Navigation System 173 2010 RDX...
  • Page 174 AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU Corporation or their affiliates to provide or HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES make available to you SOFTWARE REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE updates, supplements, add-on components, SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO or Internet-based services components of 174 Navigation System 2010 RDX...
  • Page 175 U.S. and available to you through the use of the other governments. SOFTWARE. For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE, see http:// www.microsoft.com/exporting/. Navigation System 175 2010 RDX...

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