Introduction; Manual Overview; System Overview - Acura 2009 TL Navigation System Owner's Manual

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Introduction

Manual Overview

The manual is divided into the
following sections:
• Getting Started - A basic introduction
that discusses the controls and how to
communicate with the system.
• Entering a Destination - How to enter
an address or locate a point of interest
(POI).
• Driving to Your Destination - An
explanation of the map features,
guidance, and cautions.
• Information Features - Cellular
Phonebook, Voice Info, Map Legend,
Calendar, Calculator, Weather
Information, Traffi c Incidents,
Wallpaper, and Key to Zagat Ratings.
• System Setup - How to set up and
tailor the system for your personal
use and use the Address Book.
4 Navigation System
The back of this manual contains:
• Map Coverage (page 130
• Cities with Traffi c Coverage (page
141)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(page 145 )
• Troubleshooting Guide (page
• Glossary of Terms (page
• Voice Command List (page
• Operation Specifi c to Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, and Puerto Rico (page
2009 TL

System Overview

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Your navigation system is a highly
sophisticated location system with
voice control that uses satellites and a
map database to show you where you
are and to help guide you to a desired
destination.
152 )
The navigation system receives signals
153 )
from the global positioning system
156 )
(GPS), a network of 24 satellites in
orbit around the earth. By receiving
142 ) signals from several of these satellites,
the navigation system can determine the
latitude, longitude, and elevation of your
vehicle. In addition, a gyroscopic yaw
sensor and a vehicle speed sensor in
your vehicle keep track of the direction
and speed of travel at all times.