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The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Contents Quick Reference Guide 2 System Setup P. 19 Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interface Settings 24 Personal Information 36 Music Search 44 Routing & Guidance 48 Clock Adjustment 58 Vehicle 60 AcuraLink® 63 Traffic and Weather Status 64 Data Reset 65 System Setup P.19...
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Overview—Functions at a Glance Navigation You can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination. Store home addresses (P41) Register home addresses. Store contacts (P37) Store up to contacts in...
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Audio The advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music. Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as: AM/FM Radio iPod® (P136) (P159) XM® Radio USB Flash Drive (P140) (P164) Compact Disc Bluetooth®...
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System Controls Display Navigation Screen VOL 9 (Volume/Power) FM/AM Button (P136) Knob (P6) Preset Buttons (P6) 8 (Sound) Button CATEGORY Bar (P6) (P170) TUNE Bar (P6) DISC/HDD Button (P145) AUDIO Button (P7) AUX Button (P159) XM Button (P140) SKIP Bar (P6) TITLE Button (P6)
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Voice Control Operation b Say a voice command. Voice Comand Index (P235) a Press and release the d (Talk) button. The audio system is muted during voice control mode. Carefully read the usage note for the voice control. Voice Control System (P22) Voice Help Microphone d (Talk Button)
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Audio System You can play music from a wide array of media sources. You can also control the audio system using voice commands. Basic Operation Loading a Disc a Press the VOL 9 c Rotate the VOL 9 b Select the audio source. a Press the DISC/HDD button.
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Audio Control Display Press the AUDIO button to display the audio system on the navigation screen. FM/AM Radio , XM® Radio Compact Disc (P136) (P140) (P145) Band Disc mode Stereo indicator Play mode Recorded icon Recording icon Recording ready icon Presets Tune, scan, and Track list...
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Interface Dial/ENTER Button Operation You will see these icons in each chapter. Rotate dial Press ENTER They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial. Changes scale Selects function Press ENTER Selects map icon Map screens Rotate dial Map screens Move up Move left Move down...
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How to Enter Information You can enter information (e.g., city names, street names, personal names, and business names comprising letters, numbers, and symbols) when prompted on input screens by two different methods. Using Voice Control Using the Interface Dial When you see d in this manual, voice commands are available for Rotate i to highlight a character.
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Flow or incident data not available Landmark icons (P106) Traffic information not available Acura dealer Traffic information off or map scale too large Honda dealer No icon: Out of coverage area School Parking lot Current map scale Parking garage Map menu (P98)
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During Route Guidance During route guidance, route information is displayed on the map screen and guidance screen. Press the MAP/GUIDE button to toggle between the map and guidance screen. Map Screen Map Menu Contains map or routing options. Next guidance indicator Calculated route Distance to the next guidance point.
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Navigation—Home Addresses and Going Home The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home 1 or 2, or saying d “Go Home.” You can store two home addresses as Home Address 1 and Home Address 2. (P41) Storing Your Home Address Going Home f Enter a name.
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Navigation—Entering a Destination Enter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination. You can also perform these steps using d voice control. e Rotate i to select your destination h Rotate i to select OK.
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Navigation—Changing Route or Destination You can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guidance. Adding a Waypoint Changing Your Canceling Your Route (“Pit Stop”) Destination a Press the MENU button. You can add up to four waypoints along There are four methods you can use to your route.
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AcuraLink® AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ Displays continuously updated traffic information and recalculates your route in response to traffic flow, incidents, or road closures. (P119) AcuraLink® Messages (P193) Traffic flow indicator Traffic incident icons AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link Heavy (0 – 27 mph) between you and Acura.
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Troubleshooting (P209) For more Information How do I specify a destination when an entered city or Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a street could not be found? short distance behind my actual position, especially at intersections? Try entering the street first.
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How to Use This Manual This section explains different methods on how you can easily find information in this manual. Searching the Table of Contents (P1) Contents Contents Two types of Tables of Contents help you find your desired information. More Detailed Contents Table of Contents...
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After following the menu tree, step-by-step instructions explain how to achieve the desired result. Menu Tree The menu tree helps guide you through the system’s menu options. To get to your desired function, follow the menu tree in order of the steps shown.
System Setup This section describes the start-up procedure, and the navigation and audio system setup functions. Start-up ........... 20 PIN Numbers ...........42 Clock Adjustment........58 Voice Control System ......22 Previous Destinations ......43 Adjust Time..........59 Command Input ........22 Music Search ..........44 Resetting the Clock Settings ....
Start-up Start-up The navigation system starts automatically when you turn the ignition to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). At start-up, the following Confirmation screen is displayed. If the navigation system loses power at any time, you may be prompted for the 5-digit security 1.
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Start-up 4. Rotate i to select an option. Start-up Press u. You can set a calendar event reminder. 2 Calendar P. 200 Your current position is displayed on the map screen. Remind Later You can skip the reminder by pressing the CANCEL button.
Voice Control System d (Talk) Button Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio and climate control When you press the d (Talk) button, a helpful system, and make and receive phone calls using Bluetooth®...
Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition Voice Recognition Voice Recognition To achieve optimum voice recognition when using either the navigation voice control system or Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®: The voice control system can only be used from the driver’s seat because the microphone unit •...
Interface Settings Display and Volume Settings H INFO/PHONE button Setup Display and Volume Settings Use the Main Setup screen to adjust the display and volume. You can set separate daytime and nighttime settings for Brightness, Contrast, and Black 1. Rotate i to select an item. Press Level.
Interface SettingsInterface Dial Feedback Interface Dial Feedback H INFO/PHONE button Setup Interface Dial Feedback Interface Dial Feedback Set if and when the system reads aloud a selection made using the Interface Dial. You can use this feature to minimize the need to look at the screen while operating the Interface Rotate i to select an option.
Interface SettingsBasic Settings Basic Settings H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Basic Settings Set the map units to either miles or kilometers (km), and control the voice feedback from the navigation system. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: •...
Interface SettingsColor Color H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Color Choose the color of the navigation map and system menus. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Map Color: Sets the color of the map screen. P.
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Interface SettingsColor ■ Map Color Map Color For Day mode H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Color Map Color Set to WHITE (factory default is BEIGE) to obtain Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes. the best daytime display contrast.
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Interface SettingsColor ■ Switching Display Mode Manually Switching Display Mode Manually A visual guide helps you see the difference Set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes. Press the a between Day and Night modes. (Display mode) button to cycle through the display modes (Day to Night to Off). 2 Day or Night Mode P.
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Interface SettingsColor Illumination Priority Operation control a button Selects Day, Night, or Off display mode. This button has the highest priority and overrides all other display control adjustments listed below. Remember: Once you press this button, you assume full manual control of the display mode until the ignition is turned off.
Interface SettingsLanguage Language H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Language Language Set the system language used on all screens. You can choose from three languages: Voice confirmation of cities and streets only occurs when English is the system language. English, Français (French), Español (Spanish).
Interface SettingsWallpaper Wallpaper H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Wallpaper Select, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Select a Picture for Wallpaper: Sets the desired picture for the wallpaper. P.
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Interface SettingsWallpaper ■ Selecting a Wallpaper Picture Selecting a Wallpaper Picture Two images are provided for the HDD as a H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Wallpaper Select a Picture for factory default. Wallpaper 1. Rotate i to select a picture. Press ...
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Interface SettingsWallpaper ■ Deleting Pictures from HDD Deleting Pictures from HDD If there are no pictures on the HDD, “No Entries H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Wallpaper Delete Pictures on Exist” is displayed. You can only delete pictures when the vehicle is 1.
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Interface SettingsWallpaper ■ Importing Pictures from USB Importing Pictures from USB H INFO/PHONE button You can only import pictures when the vehicle is Setup Other Wallpaper Import Pictures in Park. from USB You can connect a USB flash drive using the USB 1.
Personal Information H INFO/PHONE button Setup Personal Information Personal Information Use the personal information menu to select and set your address books, home Personal information cannot be backed up or addresses, and PIN numbers. You can also delete unwanted destinations from the list moved to another navigation system.
Personal InformationAddress Book Address Book H INFO/PHONE button Setup Personal Information Address Book Address Book Store up to 200 address entries in two address books (Driver 1 and Driver 2). You can The number of addresses is shared by the two address books.
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Personal InformationAddress Book 2. Rotate i to select an item. Press The following items are available: • Edit Name: Edits the name of the entry. • Edit Address: Edits the address of the entry. • Edit Phone No.: Edits the phone number of the entry. •...
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Personal InformationAddress Book The following items are available: Adding an Address Book Entry • Current Position: Select your current position. When you use Place Name, Place Category, or • Address: Enter an address on the character input screen when prompted. Place Phone Number, the phone number is automatically entered.
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Personal InformationAddress Book ■ Selecting an Address Book Category Selecting an Address Book Category You can have up to 100 categories (including 1. Rotate i to select an address. “UNFILED”). These categories can be shared with Press u. Driver 1 and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1 creates some categories, Driver 2 can also use 2.
Personal InformationHome Addresses ■ Deleting an Address Book Entry 1. Rotate i to select the address to delete. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select Delete. Press 3. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u to delete the address. Home Addresses Home Addresses If you have PIN-protected your home addresses, H INFO/PHONE button...
Personal InformationPIN Numbers PIN Numbers H INFO/PHONE button Setup Personal Information PIN Number PIN Numbers Set a four-digit PIN number for protecting personal addresses and your home addresses. Once you set a PIN, you are prompted to enter it whenever you access a Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a personal address or a home address.
Personal InformationPrevious Destinations Previous Destinations H INFO/PHONE button Setup Personal Information Previous Previous Destinations Destinations The list of previous destinations is shared with The navigation system maintains a list of your previously routed destinations as a Driver 1 and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1 deletes some previous destinations, they are shortcut for entering the same destination in the future.
Music Search H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Music Search Use this feature to set up the music search abilities when using Song By Voice™ (SBV) commands. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: •...
Music SearchSong By Voice™ (SBV) Song By Voice™ (SBV) H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Music Search Song By Voice Use SBV to search for and play music from your HDD or iPod® using voice commands. Use this setting to enable SBV. Rotate i to select an option.
Music SearchPhonetic Modification Phonetic Modification H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Music Search Phonetic Phonetic Modification Modification Phonetic Modification is grayed out when Song By Voice is set to OFF. Add phonetic modifications of difficult or foreign words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice commands when searching You can store up to 2,000 phonetic modification for music on the HDD or iPod®.
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Music SearchPhonetic Modification 3. Rotate i to select the item to modify (e.g., Artist). Press u. 4. Rotate i to select an entry (e.g., “No Name”). Press u. 5. Rotate i to select Edit. Press u. Rotate i to select Play to ...
Routing & Guidance H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Routing & Guidance Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during route guidance. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Rerouting: Sets the route recalculation to automatic or manual mode. P.
Routing & GuidanceRerouting • Street Name Guidance: Sets whether to read out the street names during voice guidance. P. 56 2 Street Name Guidance • Guidance Screen Interruption: Sets whether the guidance screen interrupts the audio screen display. P. 57 2 Guidance Screen Interruption Rerouting Rerouting...
Routing & GuidanceUnverified Area Routing Unverified Area Routing H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Routing & Guidance Unverified Unverified Area Routing Area Routing Unverified roads are found in rural areas, and typically include residential streets away from the Receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas.
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Routing & GuidanceUnverified Area Routing Differences OFF (factory default) Guidance There is no turn-by-turn map or Voice guidance commands end (map/voice) voice guidance. with the phrase “if possible” to remind you to verify all traffic restrictions. Directions A direction list is typically not A direction list is provided list available.
Routing & GuidanceTraffic Rerouting Traffic Rerouting H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Routing & Guidance Traffic Traffic Rerouting Rerouting Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink Real- A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information. Time Traffic™...
Routing & GuidanceEdit Avoid Area Edit Avoid Area H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Routing & Guidance Edit Avoid Edit Avoid Area Area The avoid areas are shared with Driver 1 and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1 specifies some Specify up to five areas to avoid (e.g., road construction, closures), if possible, when avoid areas, Driver 2 can also use them for the system calculates routes to your destination.
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Routing & GuidanceEdit Avoid Area 5. Rotate i to select a method for specifying the area. Press u. • Address: Specify the general area by entering an address. P. 70 2 Address • Map Input: Specify the general area by map input. P.
Routing & GuidanceEdit Waypoint Search Area Edit Waypoint Search Area H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Routing & Guidance Edit Edit Waypoint Search Area Waypoint Search Area The search distance does not affect the search range used for the Find Nearest voice commands Select the distance from your highlighted route line (on either side of your route) (e.g., say “Find nearest gas station”).
Routing & GuidanceStreet Name Guidance Street Name Guidance H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Routing & Guidance Street Street Name Guidance Name Guidance Street Name Guidance is grayed out when the The navigation system includes the street names during voice guidance (e.g., “Turn system language is not set to English.
Routing & GuidanceGuidance Screen Interruption Guidance Screen Interruption H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Routing & Guidance Guidance Screen Interruption The navigation system temporarily interrupts the audio screen display to view the guidance screen as you approach a guidance point. Rotate i to select an option.
Clock Adjustment H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Clock Adjustment Clock Adjustment Set the automatic adjustment of the system clock for daylight saving and You can check the time and date from any international time zones. screen using voice commands. 2 Global Commands P.
Clock AdjustmentAdjust Time Adjust Time H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Clock Adjustment Adjust Time Adjust the current time (hours and minutes). 1. Move w or y to select HOUR or MINUTE. 2. Rotate i to adjust the value. 3.
Vehicle H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Vehicle Set the off-road tracking feature and correct the vehicle position displayed on the map. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Off-road Tracking: Set whether to display the tracking dots on the map. P.
VehicleOff-road Tracking Off-road Tracking H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Vehicle Off-road Tracking Off-road Tracking The navigation system displays white off-road tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) on the To clear existing breadcrumbs, set Off-road map screen whenever you drive into an area approximately 1/2 mile away from a Tracking to OFF, exit the Setup screen, and then set Off-road Tracking to ON again.
VehicleCorrect Vehicle Position Correct Vehicle Position H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Vehicle Correct Vehicle Position Correct Vehicle Position Manually adjust the current position of the vehicle as displayed on the map screen if An apparent position error can occur where buildings, tunnels, and other objects block or the position appears to be incorrect.
AcuraLink® AcuraLink/Messages H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other AcuraLink/Messages AcuraLink/Messages Set the preferences for receiving AcuraLink® messages. For information on setting up the services available through AcuraLink®, visit P. 194 2 AcuraLink® Messages www.myacura.com. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. AcuraLink®...
Traffic and Weather Status H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Traffic & Weather Status Traffic and Weather Status Confirm the reception status of XM signal, traffic information data, or weather This item may be grayed out when your vehicle is in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico information data.
Data Reset Reset Factory Default Settings H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Reset Factory Default Reset Factory Default Settings Reset all the settings on the Setup screens and rearview camera brightness settings The following settings are reset: to their factory default. •...
Data ResetClear Personal Data Clear Personal Data H INFO/PHONE button Setup Other Clear Personal Data Clear Personal Data Delete uploaded data, calendar entries, address books, or stored destinations, or The following items can be deleted: reset other settings to their factory defaults. •...
Navigation This section describes how to enter a destination, select a route to take, and follow the route to your destination. It also describes how to change your route or destination along the way. Entering a Destination ......68 Calculating the Route ......90 Changing Your Route ......
Entering a Destination H MENU button Entering a Destination This section describes how to enter a destination for route guidance. “Display Menu”, “Display Navigation” Rotate i to select an item. Press u. If you press the MENU button when en route, Move y to select Dest.
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Entering a Destination • Place Name: Sets a destination by entering a place name. P. 77 2 Place Name • Place Category: Sets a destination by selecting a place/landmark. P. 80 2 Place Category • Place Phone No.: Sets a destination by entering the phone number of a place/ landmark.
Entering a DestinationAddress Address H MENU button Address Enter an address to use as the destination. The state or province you are currently in is displayed (e.g., California). Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: •...
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Entering a DestinationAddress ■ Selecting the State or Province Selecting the State or Province Move w to select USA for the American H MENU button Address Change State mainland, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Move y to Rotate i to select a state from the select Canada/AK for Canada and Alaska.
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Entering a DestinationAddress 3. Rotate i to select the destination city from the list. Press u. Next, you are prompted to enter a street name. P. 73 2 Selecting a Street Selecting a City by Name Vehicle position may not be displayed when: •...
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Entering a DestinationAddress 2. Rotate i to select your Selecting a City by Name destination city from the list. Press If your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first. ...
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Entering a DestinationAddress 2. Rotate i to select your Selecting a Street destination street from the list. If you did not select a city first and there is more Press u. than one city with the specified street, a list of cities is displayed.
Entering a DestinationAddress Book Address Book H MENU button Address Book Address Book Select an address stored in your address book to use as the destination. If you have PIN-protected your address book, enter your PIN number when prompted. Move r 1.
Entering a DestinationPrevious Destination Previous Destination H MENU button Previous Destination Previous Destination Select an address from a list of your 50 most recent destinations to use as the If Previous Destination is grayed out, there are destination. The list is displayed with the most recent destination at the top. no previous destinations entered.
Entering a DestinationPlace Name Place Name H MENU button Place Name Place Name Enter the name of a place (e.g., business, hotel, restaurant) stored in the map This option is convenient if you know the exact name of a place. database to use as the destination.
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Entering a DestinationPlace Name ■ Place Name in Multiple Categories Place Name in Multiple Categories Move r to select SORT BY CITY or SORT BY If the place name is in multiple categories in the map database, the following screen DISTANCE.
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Entering a DestinationPlace Name 3. Rotate i to select a place. Press 4. Set the route to your destination. P. 90 2 Calculating the Route...
Entering a DestinationPlace Category Place Category H MENU button Place Category Place Category Select the category of a place (e.g., Banking, Lodging, Restaurant) stored in the map This option is convenient if you do not know the database to search for the destination. exact name of a place or if you want to narrow down the number of matches returned for places 1.
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Entering a DestinationPlace Category 3. Rotate i to select an item. Press Place Category Sort by Distance to Travel For locations sorted by distance to travel, you can move r to select MORE to increase the scope of the search. The number of locations increases to 100, 200, and up to 1000.
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Entering a DestinationPlace Category 4. Rotate i to select a place name Place Category from the list. Press u. The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not driving distance) and direction to the destination 5. Set the route to your destination. are shown for the highlighted place.
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Entering a DestinationPlace Category ■ To store a subcategory in favorites: Favorite Subcategories 1. Rotate i to select a subcategory Stored categories on any subcategory screen. A subcategory stored in Fav. Subcategory has a 2. Move r to select ADD TO FAV. star at the end of the line.
Entering a DestinationPlace Phone Number Place Phone Number H MENU button Dest. MENU 2 Place Phone No. Place Phone Number Select a destination by phone number. Only phone numbers in the database are All 10 digits must be entered. recognized.
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Entering a DestinationZAGAT 2. Rotate i to select the sort ZAGAT® method used to list the restaurants. Selecting this sorting method will show you Press u. ZAGAT's highest-rated restaurants by the options, and not necessarily by distance from your current location. You can move y to select z (or say d “ZAGAT List Number X,”...
Entering a DestinationCoordinate Coordinate H MENU button Dest. MENU 2 Coordinate Coordinate Specify a location using latitude and longitude map coordinates. Latitude and longitude must be entered up to the seconds’ value. 1. Enter the latitude. Move r to select OK.
Entering a DestinationIntersection Intersection H MENU button Dest. MENU 2 Intersection Intersection Select the intersection of two streets as the destination. The state or province for It is usually easier to select Street to find the streets first. The city or cities that the streets are your current location is displayed at the top of the screen (e.g., California).
Entering a DestinationMap Input Map Input H MENU button Dest. MENU 2 Map Input Use the Interface Dial to manually select an icon or a location on the map screen as the destination. You are prompted to define the map area to display. 1.
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Entering a DestinationMap Input Map Input 2. Scroll the map to position the cursor over your desired A yellow box (shown at scales above 1/4 mile) destination, adjusting the map denotes the area that can be viewed when you press u on the current map. scale as necessary.
Calculating the Route Calculating the Route This section describes how to calculate your route. 1. Rotate i to select OK. Press u. The current route preferences are displayed as icons on the top right of the Calculate Route The system calculates and screen.
Calculating the RouteChanging the Route Preference Changing the Route Preference Changing the Route Preference Change the route preference by selecting minimum or maximum driving methods. 1. Rotate i to select an item. Press The calculated route may not be the route you would choose.
Calculating the RouteCalculating the Route on the Destination Map Calculating the Route on the Destination Map Calculating the Route on the Destination Map Calculate the route from the map of the destination address. d “Display Destination Map” (when en route) Rotate i to select Calculate the Route.
Driving to Your Destination This section describes how to follow the route guidance to your destination, receive traffic and weather information, and choose the icons displayed on the map screen. Viewing the Route Viewing the Route d “Display Map” You can change the map scale using voice ■...
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Driving to Your DestinationViewing the Route ■ Guidance Screen Guidance Screen A visual guide helps you check the guidance The guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route. screen. 2 Guidance Screen P. 11 In single-screen mode, press the MAP/ GUIDE button to switch between the map and guidance screens.
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Driving to Your DestinationViewing the Route • If Unverified Area Routing is ON, Blue-pink route line the route line changes to a blue- pink line to indicate that the route line uses unverified streets. ■ Deviating From the Planned Route Deviating From the Planned Route If Rerouting is set to MANUAL and you go off If you momentarily leave the calculated route, the system automatically recalculates...
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Driving to Your DestinationViewing the Route ■ Driving Off-road Driving Off-road A message “Not on a digitized road” may appear If you leave all mapped (digitized) roads, the system automatically starts displaying a when you drive half a mile away from a mapped series of dots (breadcrumbs) to track the path you are taking.
Driving to Your DestinationListening to Voice Guidance Listening to Voice Guidance H ENTER button (on map) Voice Listening to Voice Guidance d “Voice” (on the map screen) As you approach each guidance point, a pop-up window is displayed on the map screen with instructions for you to follow.
Map Menu Displaying Map Menu Map Menu Use the Map Menu to control the icons displayed on the screen, and to display traffic information, weather information, and messages. You can also use the Map Menu If you scroll the map while en route, press the MAP/GUIDE (or CANCEL/BACK) button to return to find locations or to cancel the route.
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Map MenuDisplaying Map Menu • Traffic Incidents: Displays a list of the traffic incidents around your current location or on your current route. P. 119 2 Traffic Rerouting™ • Weather Info.: Allows you to view the weather forecast, warning list, warning map, and radar image map.
Map MenuGuidance Menu Guidance Menu H ENTER button (on map) Guidance Menu Display the guidance points and freeway exits for your route, and set the display mode for the map and guidance screens. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: •...
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Map MenuGuidance Menu ■ Directions Directions H ENTER button (on map) Guidance points with exit information are Guidance Menu Directions indicated by a (freeway exit information) Display a list of the guidance points on your route for your confirmation. icon.
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Map MenuGuidance Menu ■ Freeway Exit Information Freeway Exit Information d “Display Freeway Exit Information” H ENTER button (on map) Guidance Menu Exit Info. You can scroll the map and select a (freeway Display a list of the freeway exits for the route. You can view freeway exit exit information) icon on the map screen to information (whether the exit is near gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, etc.) and add display the freeway exit information.
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Map MenuGuidance Menu ■ Guidance Mode Guidance Mode H ENTER button (on map) The guidance mode can also be selected from Guidance Menu Guidance Mode the System Setup menu. Select the display mode during route guidance: single-screen mode (default) or split- 2 Routing &...
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Map MenuGuidance Menu Guidance Mode • Split Screen: Displays the map and guidance information simultaneously on the map screen. Next guidance point The next guidance point (the pop-up window) is displayed on the map screen as you approach a Press the guidance point in the single-screen mode.
Map MenuMap Information Map Information H ENTER button (on map) Map Information Select the landmark icons to display on the map, change the orientation of the map, display your current location, and learn the meaning of the icons, colors, and symbols displayed on the map.
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Map MenuMap Information ■ Showing Icons on the Map Showing Icons on the Map H ENTER button (on map) You can display or hide the icons using voice Map Information Show Icon on Map commands on the map screen (e.g., say d The icon bar along the bottom of the screen allows you to select the icons that are “Display hospital”).
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Map MenuMap Information ■ Fine-tuning the Icons Fine-tuning the Icons Icons in some categories can be fine-tuned to display or hide. To display the “Other Icons,” be sure to turn on OTHER ICON in the icon bar. 1. Rotate i to select an icon category from the list (e.g., Other Icons).
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Map MenuMap Information ■ Map Orientation Map Orientation d “Display Heading-up” (from map screen), d H ENTER button (on map) Map Information “Display North-up” (from map screen) Select the map orientation. The red arrow in the symbol always points North. Rotate i to select North-up or On scales greater than 1 mile, North-up mode is Heading-up.
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Map MenuMap Information ■ Current Location Current Location d “Display Current Location” (on map screen) H ENTER button (on map) Map Information Current Location You can also save the current location by saying Display and save your current location for future use as a destination. The address, d “Register the Current Location”.
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Map MenuMap Information ■ Map Legend Map Legend H ENTER button (on map) A visual guide helps you see the map legend. Map Information Map Legend 2 Map Screen Legend P. 10 See an overview of the map lines, areas, routes, traffic information, navigation icons, 2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™...
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Map MenuMap Information ■ Map Scale and Functions Map Scale & Functions You can change the map scale using voice The functions that are available from the map screen depend on the map scale. commands on the map screen (e.g., say d “Display 2 mile scale”).
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Map Icons & Functions You can display or hide the icons using voice Display or hide all icons on the map screen, with the exception of Honda/Acura commands on the map screen (e.g., say d Dealer icons which are always shown.
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Map MenuMap Information ■ Traffic icon Traffic Incident When you use the Interface Dial to position the Icon display Icon Icon cursor (round red circle) over the traffic incident Type control selectable searchable icon, you can view the summary of the incident. Traffic speed When you press u to select the traffic incident Traffic incident...
Map MenuWeather Information Weather Information H ENTER button (on map) Weather Info. Weather Information View the weather forecast, warning list, warning map, and radar image map. This feature requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ subscription. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 2 Subscribing to XM®...
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Map MenuWeather Information ■ Weather Forecast Weather Forecast When the GPS signal or weather information H ENTER button (on map) Weather Info. Weather Forecast cannot be received, “NA” or “No Data” is View the weather forecast for your current position or a city you select. displayed.
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Map MenuWeather Information ■ Warning List Warning List A warning icon in the list indicates that your H ENTER button (on map) Weather Info. Warning List Sorted by Distance vehicle is in the warning area or that the View a list of all weather warnings for a given location or route (U.S.
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Map MenuWeather Information ■ Warning Map Warning Map You can change the map scale to 50, 150, or H ENTER button (on map) Weather Info. Warning Map 350 miles. View a color-coded weather warning map. Each color corresponds to a different Moving the cursor does not display the detailed type of warning.
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Map MenuWeather Information ■ Radar Map Radar Map You can change the map scale to 50, 150, or H ENTER button (on map) Weather Info. Radar Map 350 miles. View a weather radar image map displaying rain and snow systems. Moving the cursor does not display the detailed Scroll the map to view weather information.
Map MenuTraffic Rerouting™ Traffic Rerouting™ Traffic Rerouting When driving to your destination, the system automatically searches for a faster route based on traffic flow information and traffic incidents. This feature requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ subscription. P. 15 2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ 2 Subscribing to XM®...
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Map MenuTraffic Rerouting™ 3. Press u to select TRAFFIC Traffic Rerouting™ Manually DETAIL. You can choose to avoid up to 10 traffic incidents. It is not always possible for the system to calculate a route that avoids all traffic incidents or specific traffic incidents you select. The “On Route”...
Changing Your Route H MENU button (when en route) Changing Your Route d “Display Menu”, d “Display Navigation” This section describes how to alter your route, add an interim “waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different destination, cancel your current destination, and continue your (when en route) trip after stopping.
Changing Your RouteCanceling the Route Canceling the Route H MENU button (when en route) Cancel Route Canceling the Route Cancel the route guidance and remove the destination and all waypoints from the You can also cancel your route from the Map destination list.
Changing Your RouteAdding Waypoints 2. Move r to select OK. The system calculates a new route. Adding Waypoints Adding Waypoints Waypoints allow you to stop for gas or food, for H MENU button (when en route) Waypoint example, and then continue on to your Add up to four waypoints (pit stops) along the route to your destination.
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Changing Your RouteAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints Adding Waypoints from the Route Menu Search method 1. Rotate i to select a search method and location to add a “Search around” method waypoint. Press u. • SEARCH AROUND: Searches in a spiral pattern around the location you select. “Search along”...
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Changing Your RouteAdding Waypoints 3. Rotate i to select a place. Press The waypoint is added to the Destination List. 4. Move r to select OK. The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen.
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Changing Your RouteAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Calculate Route Screen 1. Rotate i to select ADD TO Dest. List. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select a location in the Destination List. Press u. 3. Move r to select OK. ...
Changing Your RouteEditing the Destination List Editing the Destination List H MENU button (when en route) Destination List Delete or edit the order of waypoints. 1. Move y to select Edit. Move w to select Map to display the destination and waypoints on the map screen.
Changing Your Destination There are several methods you can use to change the route destination. Find Nearest Place Find Nearest Point of Interest d “Find Nearest…” (on map screen) H ENTER button (on map) Find Nearest… The Find Nearest voice command is the fastest Search for the nearest place/landmark on the map screen and set it as your method of specifying a place/landmark as your destination.
Changing Your DestinationSelecting a Destination on the Map Selecting a Destination on the Map Selecting a Destination on the Map Select a new destination when en route by selecting a location on the map. If there is more than one icon or street under the 1.
Changing Your DestinationEntering a New Destination 3. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen. The following options are available: • Set as New Destination: Sets the location as your new destination. •...
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Changing Your DestinationEntering a New Destination 3. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen. The following options are available: • Set as New Destination: Sets the location as your new destination. •...
Resuming Your Trip Continuing Your Trip Stop your vehicle en route (e.g., to rest, stop for gas, etc.), and then continue on your route. The Continue Trip screen has the same options as when you calculate a route. If you did not complete your route, the Continue Trip screen is displayed when you 2 Calculating the Route P.
Audio This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play music from a wide array of media sources, and control the audio system using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control. Audio System ..........134 Audio Menu...........
Audio System About Your Audio System About Your Audio System The audio system features FM/AM radio and XM® Radio. It can also play audio discs, WMA/MP3/ACC tracks, iPods®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth® devices. XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
Audio SystemAuxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack Use the jack in the console compartment to connect standard audio devices. To switch the mode, press any of the other audio 1. Open the AUX cover. mode buttons. You can return to the AUX mode 2.
Playing FM/AM Radio Selecting FM/AM Mode Playing FM/AM Radio 1. Press the FM/AM button. d “Display audio screen” Press the FM/AM button again, if necessary, to select the frequency band (AM, FM1, FM2). You can control the radio using voice control commands.
Playing FM/AM RadioAudio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in FM/AM mode) AUDIO MENU Audio Menu Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The A.SEL indicator comes on the display when A.SEL is ON. If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can change the frequencies stored in the preset buttons manually.
Playing FM/AM RadioRadio Data System (RDS) Radio Data System (RDS) Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station. ■ RDS Info Display RDS Info Display RDS information is displayed on the audio Press the TITLE button to turn RDS information on or off. When set to ON, the name screen, if available.
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Playing FM/AM RadioRadio Data System (RDS) ■ Radio Text Display Radio Text Display H AUDIO button (in FM/AM mode) The RDS indicator comes on the display when the AUDIO MENU Read Radio Text selected RDS station is broadcasting text data. Display the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
Playing XM® Radio Selecting XM Mode Playing XM® Radio 1. Press the XM button. d “Display audio screen” Press the XM button again, if necessary, to select the band (XM1, XM2). You can control the radio using voice control 2.
Playing XM® RadioAudio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in XM mode) AUDIO MENU Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Note: Records a 10-second sound file from the current channel. P. 142 2 Note Function •...
Playing XM® RadioNote Function Note Function Recording a Note Record a 10-second sound file from the current channel that contains the channel, category, name, and title information. The system can store up to 30 sound files. Each time you add a new recording, the oldest one is ■...
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Playing XM® RadioNote Function ■ Deleting a Sound File H AUDIO button (in XM mode) AUDIO MENU Note 1. Rotate i to select a sound file. 2. Move y to select DELETE. 3. Rotate i to select Delete All or Delete Selected Item.
Playing XM® RadioXM® Radio Service XM® Radio Service ■ Subscribing to XM® Radio Subscribing to XM® Radio Contact Information for XM® Radio: 1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. U.S.: XM® Radio at www.xmradio.com, or To see the ID in the display, press the n (TUNE) bar while in XM mode until ...
Playing a Disc Selecting Disc Mode Recording a Note 1. Press the DISC/HDD button to play a CD or other disc. d “Display audio screen” 2. Insert a disc into the disc slot. You can control the disc using voice control ...
Playing a DiscAudio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in DISC mode) AUDIO MENU Repeat, Random, and Scan Play Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1. Rotate i to select Repeat, Random, or Scan. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The following items are available, depending on the type of disc: •...
Playing a DiscPlaying MP3/WMA/AAC Discs • Scan: 1: Scans all tracks on the disc (or in the selected folder) in the order they were recorded (stored) and plays a 10-second sample. Select OFF to stop scanning and play the current selection. 2: Scans the first track in each folder on the disc and plays a 10-second sample.
Playing a DiscRecommended Discs Recommended Discs Recommended Discs • Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use. A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If • Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed. recorded under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD- •...
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio The Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio function plays tracks from music CDs that have d “Display audio screen” been recorded onto the built-in HDD. You can arrange the tracks in playlists or play the tracks using various search methods.
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) Control the audio screen through the navigation system. Rotate i to select a track. Press u. HDD mode Move w or y to select ALBUM- or ALBUM+ to change albums.
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Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioAudio Menu The following items are available: • Sound Setup: Displays the sound preferences screen. P. 170 2 Adjusting the Sound • Add to Playlist: Adds the current track to a user playlist. P. 155 2 Adding a Track to a User Playlist •...
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioRecording a Music CD to HDD Recording a Music CD to HDD Recording a Music CD to HDD The songs on music CDs are automatically recorded (ripped) by factory default to the HDD the first time you play each disc. You can then play the songs directly from the You can add tracks to user playlists, where you can mix and match tracks from other CDs HDD.
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Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioRecording a Music CD to HDD ■ Recording a CD Manually H AUDIO button (in DISC or HDD mode) AUDIO MENU HDD Setup 1. Rotate i to select CD Recording. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select MANUAL. Press u.
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioSearching for Music Searching for Music H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) MUSIC SEARCH Searching for Music Search for music recorded to HDD using six different methods. Albums, Artists, and Tracks display lists in alphabetical order.
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioAdding a Track to a User Playlist Adding a Track to a User Playlist H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) AUDIO MENU Add to Playlist Adding a Track to a User Playlist Add a track from any playlist to one of the six user playlists. The maximum number of songs in each of the six user playlists is 999.
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Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioEditing a Playlist The following items are available, depending on the type of playlist: • Edit Artist Name: Enter a new artist name. Move r to select OK when finished. Then, select whether to apply the new artist name to the album (playlist) and all tracks, the current track only, all tracks, or the album (playlist) only.
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioDisplaying Music Information Displaying Music Information H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) AUDIO MENU Get Music Info. Displaying Music Information Display the music information (album name, artist name, genre) for an album The maximum number of original playlists is 999 with a maximum of 99 songs in each playlist.
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioUpdating Gracenote® Album Info Updating Gracenote® Album Info H AUDIO button (in HDD or DISC mode) AUDIO MENU HDD Setup Updating Gracenote® Album Info Update the Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote® Media Database) that is included To acquire updated files: •...
Playing an iPod® ■ Connecting an iPod® Connecting an iPod® • Do not leave the iPod® in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage • Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable. • Do not connect your iPod® using a hub. •...
Playing an iPod®Selecting iPod® Mode Selecting iPod® Mode Playing an iPod® 1. Connect the iPod® to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment. d “Display audio screen” 2. Press the AUX button until you get to iPod® mode. You can control the iPod® using voice control 3.
Playing an iPod®Audio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in iPod® mode) AUDIO MENU Repeat and Shuffle Play Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1. Rotate i to select Repeat or Shuffle. Press 2. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The following items are available: •...
Playing an iPod®Searching for Music Searching for Music H AUDIO button (in iPod® mode) MUSIC SEARCH Searching for Music Search for music using the iPod® menu. The order of the track list displayed if you select “All” on the iPod® menu varies depending on 1.
Searching for Music Using Song By Voice™ (SBV) Searching for Music Using Song By Voice™ (SBV) Use Song By Voice™ (SBV) to search for and play music from your HDD or iPod® device using voice commands. The SBV voice commands give you more control over the music than the regular iPod®...
Playing a USB Flash Drive ■ Connecting a USB Flash Drive Connecting a USB Flash Drive • Do not leave the USB flash drive in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it. • Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable.
Playing a USB Flash DriveSelecting USB Mode Selecting USB Mode Playing a USB Flash Drive 1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable in the console d “Display audio screen” compartment. 2. Press the AUX button until you get to USB mode. You can control the audio system using voice control commands.
Playing a USB Flash DriveAudio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in USB mode) AUDIO MENU Repeat, Random, and Scan Play Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1. Rotate i to select Repeat, Random, or Scan. Press u. 2.
Playing a USB Flash DrivePlaying Tracks in Folders Playing Tracks in Folders H AUDIO button (in USB mode) FOLDER LIST Playing Tracks in Folders Change the folder if the tracks are stored in a folder structure. Folder List 1. Rotate i to select a folder. Press •...
Playing Bluetooth® Audio Playing Bluetooth® Audio Your audio system allows you to listen to music tracks stored on your Bluetooth- d “Display audio screen” compatible phone. You can control the audio system using voice This function is available when the phone is linked to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® control commands.
Playing Bluetooth® AudioSwitching to HFL Mode Switching to HFL Mode Switching to HFL Mode 1. If you receive a call when h (Pick-Up) button Bluetooth® Audio is playing, press If you receive a call while Bluetooth® Audio is in the h (Pick-Up) button on the pause mode, the song will resume after the call has ended.
Adjusting the Sound H AUDIO button AUDIO MENU Sound Setup Adjusting the Sound Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and balance. You can also adjust the strength You can check the level on the navigation screen or on the display. When the level reaches the of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers.
Audio Remote Controls Steering Wheel Controls MODE Button Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering wheel. DISC mode appears only when a disc is loaded. When in AUX mode, the following are operable Volume button Mode button from the remote audio controls: •...
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Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel Controls ■ CH (Channel) Button FM/AM, XM • Press the N (Channel) button to change to the next preset station (channel). • Press the B (Channel) button to go to the previous preset station (channel). • FM/AM: Press and hold for one second to scan for a station with a strong signal. •...
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You can place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system without handling your cell phone. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ....174 Pairing a Phone ........176 Importing Phonebook Data ....181 Setting Up Speed Dialing......
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Rotate i to select an item. Press u. You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P. 189 To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: •...
Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and P. 5 2 Voice Help any use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. HFL Limitations An incoming call on HFL will interrupt Bluetooth®...
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone Pairing a Phone H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone Pairing a Phone When no Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired, the following screen appears: Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to HFL before you can make and receive 1.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone ■ Pairing from Phone Setup Pairing from Phone Setup You can use this feature by voice. H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone PHONE SETUP 2 HFL Menus P. 189 Use the Phone setup screen to pair a Bluetooth-compatible phone. 1.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone ■ Changing the Pass-key H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone PHONE SETUP Setup Bluetooth Phone 1. Rotate i to select Pass-Key. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select an item. Press The following items are available: •...
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone 3. Move w to select DELETE to remove the current pass-key. 4. Enter a new pass-key. Move r to select OK. ■ Deleting a Paired Phone H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone PHONE SETUP Setup Bluetooth Phone 1.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone 2. Rotate i to select a phone to Trash icon delete. Press u. The Bluetooth® icon indicates the currently linked phone. Items to be deleted are indicated with a trash icon. 3. Move r to select OK. Bluetooth®...
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Importing Phonebook Data Importing Phonebook Data H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone PHONE SETUP Importing Phonebook Data Import cellular phonebook data into the system. You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P. 189 1. Rotate i to select Import Cellular Phonebook.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Setting Up Speed Dialing Setting Up Speed Dialing H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone PHONE SETUP Setting Up Speed Dialing Create speed dial entries with voice tags for easy calling. You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P. 189 1.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Setting Up Speed Dialing ■ Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry Voice tags allow you to call your speed dial H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone PHONE SETUP entries from the Cellular Phone screens using the 1.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Editing User Name and PIN 4. Follow the prompt to enter a voice tag. Editing User Name and PIN Editing User Name and PIN You can use this feature by voice. H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone PHONE SETUP 2 HFL Menus P.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Making a Call 2. Rotate i to select an item. Press Making a Call You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P. 189 When you say d “Call by number” or d “Call by voice tag” on any screen, the following screen The following items are available: appears: •...
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Making a Call ■ Using the Phonebook Using the Phonebook You must first import a phonebook before using H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone Phonebook it to make calls. 1. Rotate i to select a name. Press 2 Importing Phonebook Data P. 181 Move w or y to select ...
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Making a Call ■ Using Call History Using Call History The call history only shows the last 30 calls made H INFO/PHONE button Cellular Phone Call History from HFL, not your phone. Rotate i to select a call. Press u to Moving r to select DELETE ALL allows you to begin dialing.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Receiving a Call Receiving a Call 1. Press the h (Pick-Up) button to Receiving a Call answer a call and display the An incoming call notification appears on the Calling screen. screen, and you hear an audible ring tone. ...
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus HFL Menus HFL Menus Use HFL when the vehicle’s ignition is in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth- You can operate HFL by voice when on the Cellular Phone screen. Below is the flow compatible cell phone to the system while the chart showing available voice commands.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus Create a voice tag for a speed dial number. “Register Voice Tag” 2 Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry P. 183 “Delete Voice Tag” Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number. “Edit Speed Dial” Select a number from Call History or Phonebook to “Register Speed 2 Setting Up Speed...
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus Say a phone number to dial. “Dial” “Dial” 2 Entering a Phone Number P. 186 “Dial” Send numbers or names during a call. “Mute” Mute your voice during a call. Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your “Transfer”...
AcuraLink® Messages This section describes how Acura directly communicates important information to you regarding your vehicle. AcuraLink® Messages ......194 Reading Messages........ 194 Message Categories ......195 Message Options ......... 196 Dealer Appointments ......197...
AcuraLink® Messages AcuraLink® Messages AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between your vehicle and Acura. Working through XM® Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle’s To use some AcuraLink functions: navigation system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and audio system to send and •...
AcuraLink® MessagesMessage Categories ■ All Messages All Messages An unread message has a closed envelope icon H INFO/PHONE button Messages next to it. The icon disappears once you read the 1. Rotate i to select a message message. category. Press u. 2.
AcuraLink® MessagesMessage Options • Diagnostic Info: Provides information about the cause for a warning indicator or multi-information message. Rotate i to select Check Later or Check Now. If you choose to check the information now, AcuraLink lets you know whether you should see your dealer immediately or later in accordance with the level of severity.
AcuraLink® MessagesDealer Appointments • Find Acura Dlr: Searches for the nearest Acura dealer. • Call Your Dealer: Calls your Acura dealer using HFL. • Diagnostic Info: Updates, if any, the current diagnostic message by connecting to the Acura server using HFL. •...
Other Features This section describes the useful functions incorporated into the navigation system to help make your journey easier and more enjoyable. Calendar ..........200 Calculator ..........202 Unit Conversion ........202 Information Functions ......204 Scenic Road Information ...... 204 System/Device Information ....
Calendar H INFO/PHONE button Other Calendar Calendar Enter events and display reminders each time you start your vehicle. You can select the day of the month on the calendar using voice commands (e.g., say d 1. Rotate i to select the day. Press “Five”...
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Calendar Calendar • Message Icon: Select an icon from the list to help identify the type of message. The message icon you choose will be displayed alongside the specified date on the Message Icons Calendar screen. The following icons can be selected: •...
Calculator H INFO/PHONE button Other Calculator Use the calculator to make basic calculations and to convert measurement units. Unit Conversion Unit Conversion If you do not enter a value to convert, only 1. Enter a numeric value to convert “Temperature”...
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CalculatorUnit Conversion 4. Rotate i to select the base unit to convert from (e.g., mm). The conversion into other units is displayed on the right (e.g., 1000 mm is 39.37 inches). 5. Move y to select CALC. to return to the Calculator screen.
Information Functions Scenic Road Information H INFO/PHONE button Other Scenic Road Information Scenic Road Information View a list of scenic roads for each state (U.S. only). If you select a scenic road that runs through multiple states, only the portion of the road in 1.
Information FunctionsMap Data Update Status Map Data Update Status H INFO/PHONE button Other Map Data Update Status Map Data Update Status Check the map data update status when updating the map database. This operation is only available during a database update.
Information FunctionsKey to ZAGAT Ratings 2. Rotate i to select Call. Press u to begin dialing. Key to ZAGAT Ratings Key to ZAGAT Ratings Food, Decor, and Service categories are rated H INFO/PHONE button Other Key to ZAGAT Rating using numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15).
Information FunctionsShow Wallpaper Show Wallpaper H INFO/PHONE button Other Show Wallpaper Show Wallpaper View the picture currently set as the wallpaper. You can change the wallpaper picture. 2 Wallpaper P. 32 Press u to select RETURN to return to the previous screen.
Rearview Camera Rearview Camera Your vehicle is equipped with a rearview camera. When you shift into Reverse, the rear view is displayed on the navigation system screen. The edge of the bumper and Always keep the camera lens clean and unobstructed.
Troubleshooting Map, Voice, Entering Destinations Problem Solution The Startup Confirmation screen is displayed every This is normal. The Startup Confirmation screen reminds you and your guest drivers to time I start the car. always operate the navigation system in a safe manner. The navigation system reboots by itself (returns to the A reboot can be caused by extreme temperatures or shock from bumpy roads, and opening screen).
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TroubleshootingMap, Voice, Entering Destinations Problem Solution The navigation system pronunciation of street names The basic guidance phrases use a studio-recorded voice, but street names are in the guidance command or destination address pronounced using a machine-generated voice. Consequently, the name may be sounds strange.
TroubleshootingTraffic Traffic Problem Solution AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ information could not • Check the traffic icon is displayed and enabled on the icon bar. be received or is not displayed properly. • Your XM traffic subscription may have expired. Check your subscription. Call XM at (800) 852-9696 and verify your account status.
TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing Guidance, Routing Problem Solution The navigation system does not route me the same The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the way I would go or the same way as other mapping route preferences used when calculating a route. systems.
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TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing Problem Solution The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the width of intersections. Large distance behind, especially when I arrive at an differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal. intersection.
TroubleshootingUpdate DVD, Coverage, Map Errors Update DVD, Coverage, Map Errors Problem Solution My city is not part of a fully verified detailed coverage The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most area. recent information on the internet. 2 Map Coverage P.
TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Questions Miscellaneous Questions Problem Solution My clock frequently changes forward and backward by The clock setting is automatically updated based on your GPS location. If you live and one hour. work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this feature. 2 Clock Adjustment P.
Error Messages Navigation System Error Message Solution Display temp is too high. System will shut down until This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The navigation display cools down. system turns off until the display cools down. The system turns back on automatically when the display cools down.
Error MessagesDisc Player Disc Player Error Message Cause Solution • Press the E (Eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the BAD DISC Servo error PLEASE CHECK OWNERS error message is cleared. MANUAL • Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the disc again.
Error MessagesiPod® iPod® Error Message Cause Solution UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported Update the iPod® software to the latest version. iPod® is connected. CONNECT RETRY Appears when the iPod® cannot Reconnect the iPod®. be authenticated. NO SONG Appears when there are no tracks Store tracks in the iPod®.
Error MessagesUSB Flash Drive USB Flash Drive Error Message Cause Solution FILE ERROR The system cannot read the Check the tracks in the USB flash drive. There is a possibility that the track(s). tracks have been damaged. UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported If it appears when a supported device is connected, reconnect the device is connected.
Reference Information System Initialization ......222 Visiting Your Dealer ......226 Entering the Security Code....222 Map Coverage ........227 Acquiring GPS Information....222 Obtaining a Navigation Update DVD ..227 Startup Confirmation Screen ....223 Traffic Information ....... 228 Map Matching ........223 Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and System Limitations ........224 Puerto Rico.........
System Initialization The navigation system must be initialized if Acquiring GPS Information power to the navigation system is interrupted for any reason (e.g., the Depending on the length of time the battery was disconnected). power was interrupted, your system may require GPS initialization.
System InitializationStartup Confirmation Screen Startup Confirmation Map Matching Screen Map matching is the process of using the acquired GPS information to locate your The Startup Confirmation screen is position on the map screen. If you are on a displayed when initialization has mapped road, the name of the road is successfully completed.
System Limitations GPS System can cause occasional positioning errors of Database up to several hundred feet. The signals received from the GPS satellites The digitized map database reflects Address Calculation are extremely weak (less than a millionth conditions as they existed at various points of the strength of a local FM station) and in time before production.
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System LimitationsDatabase In addition, the map database contains • Pavement characteristics or conditions verified and unverified areas. Unverified Every effort has been made to verify that streets may be missing from the map, in the database is accurate. The number of the wrong location, or have an incorrect inaccuracies you experience increases the name or address range.
Acura Navi resources: encounter. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. • For navigation system issues: • Report errors in freeways and main Acura Client Services P. 210 “verified” roads shown in black on the...
Client AssistanceMap Coverage Map Coverage Map coverage update information is Obtaining a Navigation available from Acura Client Services or Update DVD online at www.acuranavi.com. The navigation system provides map coverage for the United States, Canada, To find navigation system update Acura is continually expanding the scope and Puerto Rico.
Client AssistanceTraffic Information Traffic Information Operation in Alaska, ■ Address and Place Entry Hawaii, Canada, and Screens Continuously updated traffic information is Puerto Rico Entering a destination address or place/ available in major metropolitan areas landmark on another island may result in a across the 48 contiguous states and some screen caution message.
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Voice Commands Global Commands Navigation Commands ■ Map Display Commands Display current location (shows current The system accepts these commands on The system accepts these commands on a latitude, longitude, and elevation) any screen. map/guidance screen. Display/Hide (specify icon type): Help (displays commands for current ■...
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Hospital Display heading up Auto service center Police station Display zoom in ACURA dealers Veterinarian Display zoom out HONDA dealers Lodging Display (specify scale): Gas station Bed & breakfast 1/20 mile (80 m) scale Hydrogen station Hotel 1/8 mile (200 m) scale Auto parts &...
Voice CommandsClimate Control Commands French restaurant Travel center Climate Control German restaurant Airport Commands Greek restaurant Automobile club Indian restaurant Bus station The system accepts these commands on Camping Italian restaurant most screens. Japanese restaurant Commuter rail station Climate control automatic (maintains Korean restaurant Ferry terminal selected temperature)
Voice CommandsAudio Commands Temperature up Audio Commands Radio select XM2 Temperature down XM channel # (#: 1 to 255) Temperature max hot XM channel up The system accepts these commands on Temperature max cold XM channel down most screens. Driver temperature max hot XM category up ■...
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Voice CommandsAudio Commands *1. These commands are available only in ■ ■ Disc Commands HDD Commands the corresponding playback mode. DISC play HDD play For example, “Artist” commands are DISC play track # (#: 1 to 30) HDD search (activates Song By Voice™) available only in “Artist”...
Voice CommandsCellular Phone Commands Play song (specify song) ■ ■ iPod® Commands Bluetooth® Audio Commands What/Who am I listening to? iPod play Bluetooth audio play Who is this? iPod search (activates Song By Voice™) Bluetooth audio skip forward What’s playing? iPod skip forward Bluetooth audio skip back Who’s playing?
Voice CommandsMain Setup Screen Commands Main Setup Screen On-Screen Commands ■ Numbers Commands The system accepts these commands on any screen. There are over 100 on-screen The system accepts these commands on commands. Say what is written on the the Main Setup screen. screen to activate that selection.
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Voice CommandsSpelling Assistance ■ ■ Letters Accented Letters Say … Or say… November/Nancy Oscar Papa/Paul Quebec/Queen Romeo/Robert Sierra/Sam Tango/Tom Uniform/Uncle Victor Say … Or say… Say … Say … or Symbol … Whiskey/William Alpha/Apple À A grave X-ray Bravo/Boy  A circumflex Yankee/Yellow Charlie...
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Voice CommandsSpelling Assistance ■ ■ Punctuation Marks Symbols Say … Say … or Symbol … Û U circumflex Ü U umlaut Say … Say … or Symbol … Say … Say … or Symbol … At sign Hyphen Caret Exclamation point Asterisk “...
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Voice CommandsSpelling Assistance Say … Say … or Symbol … > Greater than Open brace Close brace Enter...
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Auto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Breakfast Resort All Shopping* Office Supplies/Electronics Acura Roadside Assistance Car Wash & Detailing Hotel/Motel Accessories/Jewelry Pharmacy/Drug Store Honda Dealers* Motorcycle Dealers Leisure Auto Parts & Electronics Pet Food/Supplies Gas Station* Other Car Dealers Amusement Park Museum Books/Music/Video...
Index Symbols Audio Menu Bluetooth® Audio ........169 K (Back) Button ........5, 22 Calculator ........... 202 Disc ............146 a (Display Mode) Button ...... 29 Calendar ............. 200 FM/AM Radio ..........137 j (Hang-Up) Button ........ 188 Call HDD ............150 h (Pick-Up) Button ......188, 189 AcuraLink/Messages ........
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Index Color ..............27 Disc Map Color ...........28 Playing ............145 Get Music Info........... 157 Menu Color ..........28 Voice Commands List ......240 Go Home 1 ........... 12 Community (Place Category) .....80 DISC/HDD Button ......6, 145, 149 Go Home 1 PIN ..........42 Connect to the Acura Server ......63 Go Home 2 ...........
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Index iPod® Menu (Dest. Menu 2) ........68 Connecting, Disconnecting ....159, 164 Menu (Route) ..........121 Pair Phone ..........176 Playing ............159 MENU Button Pass-Key ............178 Voice Commands List ....... 241 Changing Route ........121 Personal Information ........36 Entering a Destination ........68 Phone Setup ..........
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Index Street Name Guidance ........ 56 System/Device Informaton ....... 204 Radar Map ..........118 Scan Radio Disc ............147 FM/AM ............136 FM/AM Radio ........... 137 XM® ............140 HDD ............151 TITLE Button ........... 6 Random USB Flash Drive ........166 Traffic & Weather Status ......64 Disc ............146 SCAN/A.SEL Bar ..........
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Index Weather Info..........114 Vehicle ............60 Correct Vehicle Position ......62 Off-road Tracking ........61 XM Button ..........6, 140 Verbal Reminder .......... 26 XM® Radio View Area Map ..........53 Playing ............140 View Routes ..........91 Voice Commands List .......239 Voice AcuraLink/Messages .........