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Current Street ....................................
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Selecting the City .............................
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Driving to Your Destination
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Exit Info Zoom In/Out........Showing the Map of State ....(Freeway Exit Information)..Map Scrolling ........Showing the Map of Continental Split Screen Guidance....55 Displaying Current Location ..19 USA..........Map Scale ........56 Traffic Display Legend....20 2008 TL Navigation System 00X31-TK4-8000...
  • Page 2 .....81 Entering a Destination from the Menu Map Color........Address Book ........Screen (while on route) ....Menu Color ........Home Address........Continue Trip Screen.....70 AcuraLink/Messages ....101 PIN Number ........AcuraLink Messages .....71 User Name ........2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 3 Temperature Voice PC Card ........110 Commands........141 Radio Voice Commands....141 Coverage Areas......111 CD Voice Commands....142 Map Coverage ......111 DVD Voice Commands....143 U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas..MP3/WMA Voice Commands ..143 Canada Detailed Coverage Tape Voice Commands ....144 Areas .......... 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Roadside Assistance. direction and speed of travel at all times. • System Set-up - How to set up and tailor the system for your personal use and use the Address Book. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 5: Accessories Precautions

    The system also allows the rear shelf. Signal noise emanating you to store a home address to simplify from these devices can cause returning home from your destination. intermittent disruption of the navigation system. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 6: Map Overview

    Pull streets are contrasted in the chart on to the side of the road if you need more page 7. time to look at the screen or operate the controls. “Unverified” Road “Verified” Road 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 7 “to go” is based on a fixed average speed of 25 mph “to go” and distance for the roads used for your route. for these roads. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 8: User Agreement

    • The Licensors do not guarantee to the Navigation System” (the “DVD”), duplicated, or otherwise modified, in client that the functions included in which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., whole or in part, without the express the DVD meet the specific objectives LTD. software, ALPINE written permission of the Licensors.
  • Page 9 7013, as applicable. Manufacturers are display are for your information and alleging loss, costs, expense, damages the Licensors, including HONDA convenience, and in no way implies or injuries (including injuries resulting MOTOR CO., LTD., 2-1-1 Minami...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    (to show more area and less detail) while a map screen is displayed. Joystick ZOOM IN reduces the scale (showing INFO button less area with greater detail). ZOOM OUT increases the scale (showing more area with less detail). See page 56. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 11 NOTE: Whenever you shift to R (reverse), the Other buttons rear view is shown on the navigation See the Owner’s manual. system screen. See page 101. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 12: Voice Control Basics

    Voice Command Index on page the official web site (www.acura.com/ a list of voice commands. button handsfreelink) for information on this system. HFL BACK button NOTE: While using the voice control system, all of the speakers are muted. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 13: Using The Voice Control System

    Place your hand over the the Voice Recognition Feedback microphone; if you feel any airflow, setting in Setup. adjust the vents. • Lower the A/C fan speed during voice recognition operation. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 14: Selecting An Item (Button) On The Screen

    If items are grayed out (very dark colored), this means that they cannot be • Touch the item on the screen. selected. • Use the joystick to move the highlighting to the item, then push in on the joystick. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 15: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    For example: • To select the letter “A”: Say, “A”; “Alpha”; or “Apple.” • To select the letter “M”: Say, “M”; “Mike”; or “Mary.” 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 16: Bluetooth® Handsfreelink

    For more information on Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, see the vehicle Owner’s manual and the official web See Keyboard Layout in the Setup site (www.acura.com/handsfreelink). screen (second). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 17: System Start-Up

    OK. immediately. It appears after the you start the vehicle. software is loaded. NOTE: The system will display the current message and any older or previously unread messages, with the newest message listed first. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 18: Map Screen Legend

    If you move the joystick over an area NOTE: (map features shown above), the name See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation. is displayed on the screen. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 19: Map Screen Description

    GPS information. The system elevation destination. Press the MENU button to may not agree with elevations shown on return to the Enter destination by roadside elevation signs, and may screen. fluctuate plus or minus 100 feet or more. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 20: Traffic Display Legend

    • Available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week • Heavy Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to red • Continuously updated • Unknown Traffic Flow - a section of the route line is blue 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 21: Real Time Traffic Display

    A blue route line segment on a freeway can mean one of two things: • The under road sensors indicate free flow traffic. • The road has no sensors, and traffic conditions are unknown (they could be congested). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 22: Viewing Incident Reports

    NOTE: or to be missing entirely for some The first method is recommended portion of the freeway. because it works on any scale, and requires the minimum input. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 23 Detail. To return to your current or internet based traffic information position map screen, say or select displays. Return. To continue viewing incidents in your “scrolled to” location, press the CANCEL button. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 24: 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). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 25: Entering A Destination

    NOTE: NOTE: not the exact address. If you have no home address entered, If Previous Destinations is grayed the system prompts you for one. out, there is no Previous Destination entered. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 26: By Address

    For your want is displayed on the screen, say convenience, you do not have to enter “Select current city.” If your desired both city and street. destination is in another city, say or enter that city. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 27 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. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 28: Selecting The Street

    (POI) or the Enter street name screen. road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 29 (St, Ave, etc.). The system will recognition, you can say “Echo” or automatically determine that for you, “Edward” instead of “E.” based on your entered city and street See page for a list of available words number. for each letter. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 30: Entering The Street Number

    See Map Overview on page 6. • When using voice control, the system beeps if you try to select an un- available (grayed out) address number. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 31: Selecting The State Or Province

    Change State. The display then changes to the Enter state name screen. Use the voice control system and say the name of the state or use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the state. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 32 Alternatively, to improve voice may not have routing in these areas. See recognition, you can say “Echo” or Map Overview on page 6. “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Street

    Alternatively, to improve voice screen, and the display will change to recognition, you can say “Echo” or the Enter street name screen. “Edward” instead of “E.” See page for a list of available words for each letter. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 34 If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 35: By Places

    Index on page 137. partial name. • If you know the phone number of the coffee shop, select Phone Number, then enter the 10-digit number with area code. This is the quickest way to find it. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 36 The subcategories are: Acura Dealers, This category is broken down into types line number 1-3). Alternatively, use the Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc. of food, giving you a selection by each joystick or touch screen to select the “Z” type: All Types, American, French, Banking icon.
  • Page 37 Agency, Resort, Rest Area, Tourist If the system does not find an exact Information, Train Station, etc. match, select List when you finish entering the keyword. The system starts searching for places that match the entered keyword. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 38 (see Driving to Your Destination on the number (1-4) of the desired page 47). destination from the list. Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 47). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 39: Finding The Place By Name

    Food, Decor, Service - When you select Food, Decor, or Service, the restaurant will be listed by rating value. Cost - When you select Cost, the restaurant will be listed by the average cost of a meal (including drink and tip). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 40: By Map Input

    If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. Then push in on the joystick to select an area. The address of the road segment will appear at the top of the screen. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 41: Showing The Map Of City

    If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. When you have the cross hairs in the desired area, push in on the joystick. The map scale changes to a closer view. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 42: Showing The Map Of Continental Usa

    Calculate route to desired, use the ZOOM buttons to screen (see Driving to Your Destination change the map scale. The address of on page 47). the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 43: By Previous Destinations

    See entered. Edit Avoid Area on page 92. • If Previous Destinations is • For information on the available grayed out, there is no Previous voice commands, see Voice Destination entered. Command Index on page 137. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 44: Editing Today's Destination List

    Today's Destination list is according to the order of the list. When already full (five destinations have been you reach the destination, it will be stored). automatically removed from the list. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 45: By Address Book

    If the PIN has not been entered, the desired destination. After you select it, system displays the list after you select the system then displays the Calculate User 1 or User 2. route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 47). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 46: Adding Addresses To The Personal Address Book

    The system then includes page 47). them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 92. • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 137. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 47: Driving To Your Destination

    Edit Avoid Area on page 92. • For information on the available CALL voice commands, see Voice Dials the number on the screen when Command Index on page 137. available. See Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® on page 16. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 48: Changing The Routing Method

    Change Routing Method, and the the day. Roads” are also available. screen changes to: NOTE: If the trip is greater than 100 miles, then “Minimize Freeways” and “Minimize Toll Roads” may be grayed out. This is normal. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 49: Viewing The Routes

    • Zoom IN/OUT to view route details or traffic conditions is not available on this screen. After you choose a “route method,” you can then zoom in or out on the map screen to view your route in details. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 50: 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 20, and Viewing Flow Data on page 21. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 51: Guidance Prompts

    Blue-pink unverified route line time. (unverified routing on) 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 52: Map Screen Legend

    (see Off-road Tracking on page 63) Vehicle Position (see page 64) (Use voice command, “Display current location,” or touch the icon to show the current location.) NOTE: See Map Legend from the Information screen for further explanation (see page 73). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 53: Guidance Screen

    • Current maneuvers and those within Current Street (see page 6) 1000 feet will show on the Countdown bar, indicating the Voice Button (announces next driving instruction) (see page 51) distance until the next maneuver. Milestone to Destination (see page 53) 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 54: Distance And Time To Destination

    (“i” icon) 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 grayed out. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 55: Exit Info

    NOTE: To turn on “Freeway exit information” on the map screen, display the icon bar and select the “i” icon (see page 61). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 56: Map Scale

    Traffic speed page Traffic incident page NOTE: • You can change between miles or kilometers in Setup (see Units on page 98). • For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 137. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 57: Map Orientation

    “Heading Up” current vehicle location. press either the MAP/GUIDE, the CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button on the steering wheel. NOTE: The red arrow in both heading symbols always shows the direction north. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 58: Destination Icon

    When on a route, you can view a map voice commands, see Voice Freeway Exit Information showing your destination. Using voice Command Index on page 137. control, say “Display destination map.” Incident icon Accident / Incident (other) Construction Weather 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 59 Yes, always Hospital School Gas station*1 Restaurants*2 Post office Grocery store Lodging (Hotel/Motel) Police station No icon No icon Shopping, Tourist attraction, Bank No icon No icon Parking garage Parking lot Freeway exit information Yes (choose POI) 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 60 See Showing Icons on the Map on page 61. Also see the Voice Command Index on page for the “Display,” “Hide,” and “Find” commands. *3. You can display the nearest traffic incidents by saying, “Display traffic incidents.” 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 61: Showing Icons On The Map

    Touch the icons 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 138). 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 62 (blue). This procedure is See page 138. explained below. If you select Traffic from the Select category for icon settings screen, the traffic icon options are displayed: Exit, and save your settings by selecting Done. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 63: Going Off The Route

    Tracking on the Setup screen (second) 150 miles; dots at the beginning of the is set to On (see page 95). trail will start disappearing when you exceed that distance. When you reach a mapped road, the system stops displaying dots. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 64: Viewing/Saving The Current Location

    30- destination at a later date. mile radius of your current position. You can view this same list by saying “Display traffic incidents.” See page for a discussion of this feature. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 65: Pop-Ups And Disclaimers

    “Avoid Area” (see Edit Avoid Area on page 92). • Your route includes unverified areas • You actually entered an unverified (see Unverified Area Routing on area (see Unverified Area Routing on page 88). page 88). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 66: Changing The Route

    “Today’s Destinations” is probably a • Detour (page 68). better choice (see By Today’s • Change routing method (page 68). Destinations on page 43). • Cancel the current route (page 69). • Back to the current route (page 69). 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 67 When the system performs use to “tailor” your route. 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. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 68: Reroute: Avoid Streets

    Although you can choose streets to method screen is displayed. See avoid, you cannot choose specific Changing the Routing Method on streets you want to use. page 48. The route is re-calculated to reflect the changes you made to the waypoint(s). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 69: Changing Your Destination

    If you have entered a “Go home” again. If not, reposition the cross hairs address, then the system will display a with the joystick, then push in on the confirmation screen. joystick again to see the new address. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 70: Entering A Destination From The Menu Screen (While On Route)

    “Cancel” or “Back.” • If you wish to change the route method, say or select CHANGE METHOD. • For additional information on changing the routing method, see Changing the Routing Method on page 48. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 71: Acuralink Messages

    • Diagnostic information to provide • The vehicle Owner’s manual for a information about any problems with detailed explanation of the system. your vehicle. • See your vehicle’s Owner’s manual for more details on this feature. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 72: Information Features

    You can select an item by saying either Press Stop to stop the reading. did not select OK on the initial the line number or the item name. Disclaimer screen. See System Start-up on page 17. Messages See AcuraLink Messages on page 71. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 73: Cellular Phonebook

    NOTE: • For more information on this feature, see your vehicle’s Owner’s manual. • For questions about the HFL Cellular Phonebook, call HandsFreeLink customer support at 1-888-528-7876. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 74: Calendar

    If you say or select Edit Date, the Calendar 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. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 75: Key To Zagat Ratings

    (including drink and screen. you start vehicle. tip). • 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. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 76: Calculator

    Key to Zagat Calculator Ratings screens. The calculator function operates like a standard hand held calculator. Unit Conversion Values entered on the calculator can be converted from one unit to another (e.g., inches-to-millimeters). 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 77: Unit Conversion

    (see illustration in step 3). 3. Select the base unit (like pounds) that you wish to convert to some other unit. So, in the example below, 100 lbs converts to 1600 ounces, 0.05 ton (US), etc. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 78: System Set-Up

    Voice Command Index on page 138. the bar. Tip: If you are having trouble viewing the screen in bright lighting conditions, try increasing the brightness. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 79: Display

    10 seconds Day mode change with to temporarily override Night mode. (switches to Day the headlights on/off. However, the screen in Day mode will mode). You control the setting. be extremely bright at night. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 80: Guidance Prompts

    Contrast, and Black Level. Adjust each following table. setting when the display is in either Setting Distance before maneuver daytime or nighttime mode. About About Just before mile mile maneuver Normal (factory default) Yes* Yes* *Uses street name in guidance phrase. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 81: Personal Information

    User 1 and User 2. For example, if User 1 has 150 addresses, User 2 can only have 50. You can add, modify, and delete information in the personal Address Book list. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 82 Touch Done when finished. Address from the Enter destination by screen (see page 26). NOTE: You can always re-enter, edit, or make changes to any entry. “Address” is the only required field. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 83 Follow the on- Number” field. screen prompts to add, change or delete a category. If you delete a category that was used to categorize addresses, the category for those addresses becomes “UNFILED.” 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 84: Home Address

    Done. To leave the screen, press the CANCEL button. NOTE: If your Home address cannot be found in the system then, while located on the street close to your home, select “Current Position” when entering the “Edit Address” field. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 85: Pin Number

    PIN, touch the Do not use PIN display changes to: button. 3. Enter your four-digit PIN and select Done. If you do not wish to use a PIN, select Do not use PIN. NOTE: The factory default is no PIN. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 86: User Name

    Enter the name, and say or the line number, using the joystick, or select Done to leave the screen. touching it on the screen. NOTE: To cancel the deletion of Previous Destinations, press the CANCEL button before performing step 4. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 87: Routing & Guidance

    If Rerouting is set to Automatic and default (Automatic). you deviate from the route, you will see “Recalculating...” at the top of the screen for several seconds as the system calculates a new route. This is followed by new routing instructions. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 88: Unverified Area Routing

    A direction list is typically not available. However, A direction list is provided showing street names and turn list depending on your route, directions are provided to symbols in pink. help you reach the first available verified road. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 89 1/4 mile map scales, or the 80, 200, and Because both routes bypass or use 400 meter map scales. unverified streets, an initial Disclaimer screen is provided. It is recommended that you stop and review the map. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 90 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. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 91 These guidance maneuvers are only a suggestion. You should always confirm that the maneuver is possible. A direction list is also provided that shows any unverified roads in a blue color, with pink arrows pointing to the next maneuver. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 92: Edit Avoid Area

    Enter avoid area by screen. list screen is displayed. avoid area name screen (19 characters Each choice provides a slightly different max). way to locate the approximate map display for drawing the area you wish to avoid. 2008 TL Navigation System...
  • Page 93 Cancel and repeat the area encompass the area to be avoided. selection process. If your selected area contains a freeway, the system will prompt you with a pop-up box saying, “Do you want to avoid freeways?” 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 94: Edit Waypoint Search Area

    “waypoint.” page 66). From the Routing & Guidance screen, select Edit for “Edit Waypoint Search Area,” and then choose the desired search distance for either “On Freeways” or “On Surface Street.” 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 95: Guidance Mode

    See Map Screen Legend on page 18. NOTE: The Guidance Mode can also be selected on the Icon Selection screen. See Showing Icons on the Map on page 61. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 96: Correct Vehicle Position

    Setup. To re-enable this Touch the arrow buttons on the feature, return to Setup and turn it on bottom of the screen to rotate the again. direction arrows so the vehicle position is pointing in the correct direction. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 97: System Information

    (as Ver. X. XX) of the navigation DVD. See Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD on page 109. When finished, say or select Return to return to the previous screen. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 98: Keyboard Layout

    • DST (Daylight Savings Time) review and possible cancellation in Selection (Change DST schedule) 2008. • Time Adjustment (Adjust your clock) • Reset button (resets this screen’s settings to factory defaults) 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 99: Auto Time Zone By Gps

    However, if you live and work in two different time zones, you may want to turn this feature off. NOTE: When driving near a time zone boundary, the displayed time zone may fluctuate between the two zone times. 2008 TL Navigation System...

  • Page 100: Color

    • Choose Black (factory default) as • Choose White (factory default) as the Night color to obtain the best the Window color to obtain the best nighttime display contrast. nighttime display contrast. 2008 TL 100 Navigation System...

  • Page 101: Acuralink/Messages

    Since the rear view camera display area is limited, you should always back up slowly and carefully, and look behind you for obstacles. 2008 TL Navigation System 101...

  • Page 102: System Initialization

    • Map matching to align the GPS NOTE: coordinates to a place on the map The anti-theft security code is unrelated (displays current street at the bottom to your optional Navigation system PIN of the map). (for Personal or Home Address). 2008 TL 102 Navigation System...

  • Page 103: Gps Initialization

    Your system is now ready to During this procedure the vehicle appear in the upper left corner of the use. should be out in the open with a clear screen. view of the sky. 2008 TL Navigation System 103...

  • Page 104: System Limitations

    Exercise additional caution when • Remote starters, or “hidden” vehicle driving in these unverified areas. location systems mounted near the navigation unit 2008 TL 104 Navigation System...
  • Page 105 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. 2008 TL Navigation System 105...

  • Page 106: Database Limitations

    • Road, traffic or traffic facilities restaurant is now a jewelry store). The safety, or conditions number of these inaccuracies increases • Weather conditions the longer you go without an update. • Special events • Pavement characteristics or conditions 2008 TL 106 Navigation System...
  • Page 107 Rights Reserved. program, or from changed conditions • EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. not noted above. 2003. All Rights Reserved. • ZAGAT SURVEY: Copyright © [2003] Zagat Survey, LLC. All rights reserved. 2008 TL Navigation System 107...

  • Page 108: Client Assistance

    Limitations on page 104, or Acura Navi online at: Troubleshooting on page 133. America Honda Motor Co., Inc. http://update.navteq.com/, or to Acura Client Services Acura Client Services. MS 500-2N-7E • If the error involves a light brown 1919 Torrance Blvd.

  • Page 109: Visiting Your Dealer

    • For traffic related issues, see the updates. “Real Time Traffic Display” section • The DVD order line staff cannot (on page 21) and FAQs (on page 125) answer technical questions regarding navigation operation, coverage, or POIs. 2008 TL Navigation System 109...

  • Page 110: Changing The Dvd

    To install the Navigation DVD, make sure the white label is facing up. Slide the DVD into the slot. The DVD is automatically pulled into the control unit. Make sure you close the door. PC card slot 2008 TL 110 Navigation System...

  • Page 111: Coverage Areas

    San Francisco Bay (approximately on your routing choices. See Unverified Monterey to Sonoma) – including Area Routing on page 88. Monterey County and Hollister San Luis Obispo Stockton Southern California Area 2008 TL Navigation System 111...
  • Page 112 Chicago Metro (to Wisconsin border) Topeka – including Lake County, IN and Athens Kansas City/Leavenworth Metro Dekalb County, IL Atlanta Metro Wichita East St. Louis Metro Columbus Kentucky Moline Augusta/Aiken Metro Lexington Peoria Macon Louisville Quincy Savannah Cincinnati 2008 TL 112 Navigation System...
  • Page 113 Springfield Metro area Biloxi/Gulfport Nashua-Portsmouth Complete coverage of all cities in Jackson Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester Counties The State of Massachusetts: All roads are verified in non-metro areas. 2008 TL Navigation System 113...
  • Page 114 Ithaca Toledo (Lucas County) Providence Metro Lake Placid Youngstown The State of Rhode Island: All roads Oneonta are verified in non-metro areas. Oklahoma Rochester – including cities in Oklahoma City Monroe County Tulsa Syracuse Utica 2008 TL 114 Navigation System...
  • Page 115 Salt Lake City Metro Salt Lake City -Provo Bellingham Portland-Salem Vermont Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia Metro – Burlington including Island County Montpelier Spokane-Coeur d’Alene The State of Vermont: Most roads are Tri-Cities verified in non-metro areas. Whatcom Point Roberts (community) Yakima 2008 TL Navigation System 115...

  • Page 116: Canada Detailed Coverage Areas

    Vancouver Edmonton Jackson Ski Resorts West Vancouver Fort Saskatchewan White Rock Leduc Lethbridge Whatcom, WA Medicine Hat Point Roberts (Community) also Spruce Grove listed in USA Washington St Cities St. Albert Stony Plain Strathcona County 2008 TL 116 Navigation System...
  • Page 117 Central Saanich Hamilton London Colwood Ottawa-Gatineau Hamilton Esquimalt Stratford Highlands Muskoka Langford Dufferin Bracebridge Metchosin Orangeville Georgian Bay North Saanich Gravenhurst Oak Bay Huntsville Saanich Lake of Bays Sidney Muskoka Lakes Sooke Victoria View Royal 2008 TL Navigation System 117...
  • Page 118 Whitchurch-Stouffville Severn Peel Springwater Windsor Brampton Caledon Essex Tiny Mississauga Wasaga Beach Lasalle Tecumseh Toronto Windsor Toronto Inter-Town (partial) Coverage Waterloo Counties/Districts/Regional Cambridge Municipalities Kitchener Brant North Dumfries Bruce Waterloo Chatham-Kent Dufferin Elgin Essex Frontenac 2008 TL 118 Navigation System...
  • Page 119 Perth St-Basile-le-Grand Peterborough Montreal St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil Prescott and Russell Deux-Montagnes Prince Edward LaJemmerais Simcoe Deux-Montagnes Longueuil Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Ste-Julie Waterloo Oka Paroisse Laval Wellington Pointe-Calumet St-Eustache Laval St-Joseph-du-Lac Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac L’assomption Charlemagne Le Gardeur Repentigny 2008 TL Navigation System 119...
  • Page 120 Longueuil Notre-Dame-de-l'Ile-Perrot Montcalm Pincourt St-Faustin-Lac--Carrè Montreal St-Lazare Ste-Agathe-des-Monts Montreal Terrasse-Vaudreuil Ste-Lucie-des-Laurentides Rousillon Vaudreuil-Dorion Val-David Candiac Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac Val-des-Lacs Chateauguay Val-Morin Québec Delson La Prairie Québec Les Moulins Lery Lachenaie SASKATCHEWAN Ste-Catherine Mascouche Regina St-Constant Terrebonne Saskatoon 2008 TL 120 Navigation System...
  • Page 121 Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy (in Hwy-11 from Muskoka district to Kamloops) Roads in the province of Saskatchewan North Bay Hwy-99 between Vancouver and Hwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across Hwy-60 and Hwy-127 in Nipissing Whistler whole province County 2008 TL Navigation System 121...

  • Page 122: Operation In Hawaii

    Memphis, TN area, check www.acura.com/ reception. Miami - Ft. Lauderdale, FL realtimetraffic. This site provides traffic Milwaukee, WI coverage for each city, a demonstration Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN video and FAQs. Nashville, TN 2008 TL 122 Navigation System...
  • Page 123 • If the “Guidance Prompts” setting on may show at vehicle start, but the main Setup screen is set to disappear later. This is normal. normal or maximum, street names will not be spoken in voice guidance commands. 2008 TL Navigation System 123...

  • Page 124: Information Screen Differences

    Map Legend data. Make sure to record any personal The map legend “Traffic” descriptions information that you do not want to may be available, but do not apply. loose. 2008 TL 124 Navigation System...

  • Page 125: 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. 2008 TL Navigation System 125...
  • Page 126 PIN for you. CALL is not available on the Calculate route to screen. Why? Your phone is not “paired” to the HFL, or if your phone is “paired,” it is in use; press HFL BACK button. 2008 TL 126 Navigation System...
  • Page 127 • 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 (see page 108). • If the situation persists, see your Acura dealer for assistance. 2008 TL Navigation System 127...
  • Page 128 I arrive at an intersection. Is there intersecting road. Large differences is vehicle position can indicate a anything wrong? temporary loss of the GPS signal. See GPS Reception Issues on page 104. 2008 TL 128 Navigation System...
  • Page 129 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. 2008 TL Navigation System 129...
  • Page 130 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 108. 2008 TL 130 Navigation System...
  • Page 131 See page 99. My state does not observe daylight savings time. How do I You can turn off this feature. See page 98. turn off this feature? 2008 TL Navigation System 131...
  • Page 132 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? 2008 TL 132 Navigation System...

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    This destination cannot be found in database. The destination was not found in the database. Try another destination nearby, or select the destination with the joystick.* * If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer. 2008 TL Navigation System 133...

  • Page 134: Glossary

    GPS satellite orbital information whenever the navigation system power has been disconnected. This can take 10 to 45 minutes with the vehicle out in an open area. 2008 TL 134 Navigation System...
  • Page 135 See Map Screen “features” for a list in the wrong location, or have an of the assigned colors. See page 52. incorrect name or address range. 2008 TL Navigation System 135...
  • Page 136 The hardware consists of the microphone, voice control switch (NAVI TALK/NAVI BACK buttons), and the front speakers. Waypoint - A temporary destination you may enter on route (e.g., a gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 66. 2008 TL 136 Navigation System...

  • Page 137: Voice Command Index

    Voice command help time while driving and can be read to How long to the destination? (when you so that you do not need to memorize on route, tells the time to all of them. destination) 2008 TL Navigation System 137...

  • Page 138: Navigation Display Commands

    See page 20) icons. See page 20) 150 mile (240 km) scale traffic incidents (displays a list of 350 mile (560 km) scale traffic incidents. See page 22) Max zoom in Max zoom out Go home Message 2008 TL 138 Navigation System...

  • Page 139: Find Place Commands

    & electronics performing arts ferry terminal auto repair & maintenance named place car wash & detailing park & ride 2008 TL Navigation System 139...

  • Page 140: Climate Control Commands

    Climate control bi-level (dash and floor) Italian restaurant Climate control floor Japanese restaurant Climate control floor and defrost Korean restaurant Fan speed # (#:1-7) (for best voice Mexican restaurant control, keep fan at speed 1, or 2) 2008 TL 140 Navigation System...

  • Page 141: Temperature Voice Commands

    Radio next station (same as Radio * Repeating these commands seek) switches (toggles) the function Radio preset # (#: 1-6) between On and Off. Radio FM preset # (#: 1-6) Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1-6) 2008 TL Navigation System 141...

  • Page 142: Cd Voice Commands

    “CD track XM channel mode random,” “CD track repeat.”) CD track list * Repeating these commands CD folder random* switches (toggles) the function between On and Off. CD folder repeat* CD folder scan* CD folder list 2008 TL 142 Navigation System...

  • Page 143: Dvd Voice Commands

    * Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On WMA folder list MP3 folder repeat* and Off. * Repeating these commands switches MP3 folder scan* (toggles) the function between On MP3 folder list and Off. 2008 TL Navigation System 143...

  • Page 144: Tape Voice Commands

    Volume maximum/max. (tone Calculator indicates volume) Acura Roadside Assistance Volume off Display off Display day (screen goes dark, route guidance stops) Display night Display auto Contrast adjust Guidance prompts normal Guidance prompts maximum/max. Guidance prompts minimum/min. 2008 TL 144 Navigation System...

  • Page 145: On-Screen Commands

    Edward Frank Golf Hotel India Juliet King Larry Mike November Papa Queen Robert Ampersand Oscar Kilo Lima Mary Nancy Paul Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Whiskey Yankee Zulu Slash Victor X-Ray Uncle William Yellow Zebra 2008 TL Navigation System 145...
  • Page 146 Main Menu Voice Command Index Symbol Assist Definitions NOTE: The term “grave” used for these keys (À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.” 2008 TL 146 Navigation System...

  • Page 147: Index

    Client Assistance Driving to Your Destination Brightness ...............26 Climate Control Commands DVD Voice Commands By Address ............45 Clock Adjustment By Address Book ................46 Color By Go Home ..............30 Community By Intersection 2008 TL Navigation System 147...
  • Page 148 Minimize Freeways ......137 Global Commands ...... Minimize Toll Roads ........134 ...... Glossary Key to Zagat Ratings ..MP3/WMA Voice Commands ........25, ......Go Home Keyboard Layout ......46, Go Home PIN ......63 Going Off the Route 2008 TL 148 Navigation System...
  • Page 149 ....22, 56, ..... 26, Traffic Incident Selecting the City ....25, 43, 83, Destinations ......56, Traffic Speed Selecting the State or ................26, Travel Province ..........28, Troubleshooting Selecting the Street ........ SETUP button 2008 TL Navigation System 149...
  • Page 150 View Routes .....109 Visiting Your Dealer ..........98 Voice .....72 Voice Command Help ....137 Voice Command Index .......12 Voice Control Basics ....98 Voice Recognition Feedback ..13 Voice Recognition, Improving ..........78 Volume ........66, Waypoints ....143 WMA Voice Commands 2008 TL 150 Navigation System...
  • Page 151 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 2008 TL Navigation System 151...
  • Page 152 U.S. and other governments. SOFTWARE. For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE, see http:// www.microsoft.com/exporting/. 2008 TL 152 Navigation System...

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