Acura 2007 MDX - Navigation Manual User Manual

20Navigation Manual(Unlinked)This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead ofweb use. This is due to changes in

Navigation System 9User Agreement• The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the original purchaser.• The

Navigation System 99System Set-upFor “Places along the route,” the system looks in front of you within a corridor width specified by your values for “

100 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upAuto Daylight Sets automatic daylight saving time ON or OFF. If you reside in a state or area where daylight saving

Navigation System 101System Set-upTime Adjustment Adjusts the current time in hours and minutes. Switch HOUR and MINUTE by moving the Interface Dial l

102 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upCorrect Vehicle PositionThe system relies on satellites for positioning information. Buildings, tunnels, and other o

Navigation System 103System Set-upColorFrom the Setup screen (second), say or select Color and the following screen appears:Map Color Allows you to ch

104 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upSwitching Display ModePressing the (Display mode) button allows you to toggle through the screen display modes: Da

105 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upIRecommended Display mode Day/Night settings:• With the headlights on, select mid range for the dash illumination (s

106 Navigation SystemSystem Set-up• To allow the Sunlight sensor to function properly, avoid blocking the sensor with loose articles (see Owner’s manu

Navigation System 107System Set-upAcuraLink/MessagesFor complete details on setting up your AcuraLink messaging, refer to the AcuraLink section in you

108 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upRear View Camera Brightness AdjustmentWhen in reverse, the Navi “hard” buttons are locked out, except the rotating p

10 Navigation SystemGetting StartedSystem ControlsCANCEL buttonSETUP buttonINFO buttonInterface Dial/ ENTER buttonMENU buttonAUDIO buttonMAP/GUIDE but

Navigation System 109System InitializationSystem InitializationIf for any reason, you lose power to the navigation system (like the battery was discon

110 Navigation SystemSystem InitializationGPS InitializationDepending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your system may require GPS

Navigation System 111System LimitationsAlthough your navigation system is one of the most highly sophisticated pieces of equipment you will find in a

112 Navigation SystemSystem LimitationsThe destination icon shows the approximate location of the destination.This occurs because a city block can hav

Navigation System 113Database LimitationsYou will find that some points of interest (POI) may be missing when you search the database. This can be cau

114 Navigation SystemCustomer AssistanceReporting ErrorsOccasionally, you may encounter database errors.• If the error pertains to freeways and main “

Navigation System 115Customer AssistanceVisiting Your DealerWe strive to make this manual as complete as possible and to answer all questions regardin

116 Navigation SystemCustomer AssistanceObtaining a Navigation Update DVDAcura is continually expanding the scope of the navigation system. Upgraded s

Navigation System 117Customer AssistanceNOTE:• The system will not play movies or other video/audio discs.• Never “sneak preview” a newer white labele

118 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasMap CoverageThe system provides map coverage for the following 48 US states, and southern Canada. The US map covera

Navigation System 11Getting Started (Display mode) buttonSwitches the display between Day mode, Night mode, and OFF. See page 104.AUDIO buttonPress to

Navigation System 119Coverage AreasPensacolaTallahasseeTampa Bay/St. Petersburg Metro - including Pasco and Manatee CountiesVero BeachGeorgiaAthensAtl

120 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasMinnesotaMinneapolis/St. Paul Metro - including cities in Anoka Scott and Carver CountiesMoorheadRochesterMississip

Navigation System 121Coverage AreasPennsylvaniaAllentownErieGettysburgHarrisburgLancasterPhiladelphia MetroPittsburgh Metro - including Washington Cou

122 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasWest VirginiaCharlestonHarper’s Ferry MetroWisconsinAppletonBeloitGreen BayJanesvilleKenosha CountyMadisonLake Gene

Navigation System 123Coverage AreasFraser ValleyAbbottsfordChilliwackMissionVictoriaCapitalCentral SaanichColwoodEsquimaltHighlandsLangfordMetchosinNo

124 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasWellingtonGuelphPuslinchYorkAuroraEast GwillimburyGeorginaKingMarkhamNewmarketRichmond HillVaughanWhitchurch-Stouff

Navigation System 125Coverage AreasL’assomptionCharlemagneLe GardeurRepentignyLa Vallee-du-RichelieuBeloeilCaringnanChamblyLongueuilMcMastervilleMont-

126 Navigation SystemRoads in the province of AlbertaHwy-1/Trans Canada Hwy across whole provinceHwy-1A from Cochrane to CanmoreHwy-1X from Hwy-1A to

Navigation System 127Coverage AreasSt. Louis, MO Tampa - St. Petersburg - Clearwater, FL Washington, DC Wilmington, DECoverage may expand to other cit

128 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsMap, and Features, Voice Operation, Entering AddressesProblem SolutionWhy does the Disclaimer screen ne

12 Navigation SystemGetting StartedScreenAll selections and instructions are displayed on the screen. The Display is not a “touch screen” - you enter

Navigation System 129Frequently Asked QuestionsThe daytime map screen is dark like the night display mode, and it is hard to see. Why?Verify the follo

130 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsTrafficProblem SolutionMy Real-Time Traffic is missing and is not displaying properly. What is wrong?Ve

Navigation System 131Frequently Asked QuestionsGuidance, RoutingProblem SolutionThe navi does not route me the same way I would go, or the way some ot

132 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsWhile I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”) on it. What do they mean?These are called “br

Navigation System 133Frequently Asked QuestionsOrdering a Navi DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, LimitationsProblem SolutionI want to buy a new DVD. How do I

134 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsDisplay, AccessoriesRear CameraMiscellaneous Other QuestionsProblem SolutionThe display appears dim whe

Navigation System 135Frequently Asked QuestionsDaylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did not change time even though Setup shows “

136 Navigation SystemTroubleshooting* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.Screen Error Message SolutionNavigation syst

Navigation System 137GlossaryGlossaryThe following is a glossary of terms pertaining to the voice recognition navigation system.Average Fuel - The ave

138 Navigation SystemGlossaryInitialization - This refers to the period needed to reacquire the GPS satellite orbital information whenever the navigat

Navigation System 13Getting StartedVoice Control BasicsYour vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigat

Navigation System 139GlossaryUnverified Streets - These streets have not been verified for turn restrictions, one-way, etc. They are shown in light br

140 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexGlobal CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen.Help (reads list of the commands for the displa

Navigation System 141Voice Command IndexVoice command help How long to the destination? (when on route, tells the time to destination)*How far to the

142 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexHide: (hide the selected icon from the screen)ATMgas stationrestaurantpost officegrocery storelodging (hotel,

Navigation System 143Voice Command Indexoffice supply storepharmacypet food storesewing storeshoe storesporting goods storetoy storeairportautomobile

144 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexFan speed # (#:1-7) (for best voice control, keep fan speed at 1 or 2)Front climate control automaticFront cli

Navigation System 145Voice Command IndexRadio Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.Audio onAudio offAudio*Radio on (or Radi

146 Navigation SystemVoice Command Index* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.DVD Voice Commands (for 6 Disc

Navigation System 147Voice Command IndexWMA playWMA play disc # (#: 1-6)WMA play track # (#: 1-30)WMA play disc #1 track #2 (#1: 1-6, #2: 1-30)WMA ski

148 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexSingle CD track repeat*Single CD track scan*Single CD normal playSingle CD folder random*Single CD folder repe

14 Navigation SystemGetting StartedUsing the Voice Control SystemYou should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entr

Navigation System 149Voice Command IndexSingle MP3/WMA Voice Commands (for DVD Player)The system accepts these commands on most screens.NOTE:These com

150 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexRear Radio Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.NOTE:These commands are available f

Navigation System 151Voice Command Index* Repeating these commands switches (toggles) the function between On and Off.Rear DVD Voice Commands (for 6 D

152 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexRear MP3 folder scan*Rear WMA playRear WMA play disc # (#:1-6)Rear WMA play track # (#:1-30)Rear WMA play disc

Navigation System 153Voice Command IndexRear Single DVD Voice Commands (for DVD Player)The system accepts these commands on most screens.NOTE:These co

154 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexRear single MP3 track random*Rear single MP3 track repeat*Rear single MP3 track scan*Rear single MP3 normal pl

Navigation System 155Voice Command IndexSetup Screen (first) CommandsThe system accepts these commands on Setup screen (first). (For Setup screen (sec

156 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexOn-Screen Spelling AssistWhen speaking the letters or using “spell mode,” you can substitute the name that rep

Navigation System 157Voice Command IndexLetters Assist Definitions:Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...”A Alpha/Apple H

158 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexSymbol Assist Definitions:NOTE:The term “grave” (used for symbols À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.”Sy

Navigation System 15Getting Started• After pressing the NAVI TALK button, wait for the beep, then give a voice command.• Give a voice command in a cle

Navigation System 159Voice Command IndexNumbers and Additional Symbol Assist Definitions:Numbers Say “...” or “Number ...” Symbols Say “...” or “Symbo

160 Navigation System IndexAAccessing the Address Book List...85AcuraLink/Messages...75, 76, 107ADD TO Today’s Destinations...

Navigation System 161IndexEditing Today’s Destination List...48Emergency ...34Entering a Destination...

162 Navigation SystemIndexOOff-road Tracking...67, 101On-Screen Commands...155On-Screen Spelling Assist ...1

Navigation System 163IndexUUnit Conversion...81Units (mile or km)...90Unverified Area Routing ...

164 Navigation SystemLicense noticeYou have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC., from an affiliat

Navigation System 165the SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE (“Supplemental Components”).• If ALPINE ELECTRONICS,INC.

16 Navigation SystemGetting StartedEntering InformationWhen the system needs input from you, the display changes to a screen similar to the one at the

Navigation System 17Getting StartedSystem Start-up When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it takes several seconds for the navigation system to boot u

18 Navigation SystemGetting StartedIf you press the CANCEL button, the message will be displayed the next time you start the vehicle.NOTE:The system w

Navigation System 1Table of ContentsIntroduction ...4Manual Overview...4System Overview ...

Navigation System 19Getting StartedThe navigation system uses the driver number (as recognized by the MID) to personalize the navigation system. For e

20 Navigation SystemGetting StartedMap Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantATMParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalGrocery StoreGas StationH

Navigation System 21Getting StartedMap Screen DescriptionZoom In/OutRotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. Zooming in increases the d

22 Navigation SystemGetting StartedTraffic Display LegendNOTE:When driving to a destination on freeways that have traffic flow data, the route line is

Navigation System 23Getting StartedReal Time Traffic DisplayThe navigation screen can display up-to-the-minute traffic information when available incl

24 Navigation SystemGetting StartedNaturally, only roads with these sensors will show traffic information. The amount of flow data varies considerably

Navigation System 25Getting StartedListing Traffic Incidents by Voice ControlFrom the map screen (any scale), say “Display traffic incidents,” or “Dis

26 Navigation SystemGetting StartedSystem Function DiagramThis diagram shows the navigation system features, starting at the center and working outwar

Navigation System 27When you press the MENU button, the display changes to:Address (see page 28)This selection requires you to enter the city (and pos

28 Navigation SystemBy AddressAfter you select Address from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:Tip:• When entering an address by

2 Navigation SystemTable of ContentsDirection List...57EXIT INFO (Freeway Exit Information)... 58Split Screen Gui

Navigation System 29To enter the city name by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO SPELL MODE on the Say city name screen, and the display will cha

30 Navigation SystemIf the system does not find an exact match, select LIST when you finish entering the name of the city. Most of the cities and town

Navigation System 31The system has a talkback function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you

32 Navigation SystemEntering the Street NumberAfter you have completed the street name, the display changes to the Enter street number screen. Use the

Navigation System 33Scroll through the list to find your desired destination. After you select it, the system then displays the Calculate route to scr

34 Navigation SystemFinding the Place by CategoryThe Category option gives you a list of categories or types of businesses to select from with the fol

Navigation System 35By voice, select the “Z” icon by saying “Zagat list number X” (where x is the line number 1-3). Alternately use the Interface Dial

36 Navigation SystemAfter selecting a category, the system will give you the options of Place Name by Keyword, Sort by Distance to Travel, City Vicini

Navigation System 37Sort by Distance to TravelWhen you select this option, the system gives you a list of all the places in the subcategory. This list

38 Navigation SystemFinding the Place by NameThe Name option allows you to enter the name of a business, and then shows you a list of businesses with

Navigation System 3Table of ContentsSwitching Display Mode... 104AcuraLink/Messages ...107System Information ...

Navigation System 39When you select a sorting method, the list of restaurants will appear.You can see the survey for a listed item by moving the dial

40 Navigation SystemSelecting the CityThis is helpful if the street runs through several cities, and you know what city includes the street. The city

Navigation System 41By Interface Dial:Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen. Use the Interface Dial to enter the nam

42 Navigation SystemSay the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, or words that represents the letters, one at a time.The system has a

Navigation System 43The system will display a list of street names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select the

44 Navigation SystemBy Previous DestinationsEvery time you route to a destination, that destination is saved by the system. Up to 50 destinations can

Navigation System 45By Map InputAfter you select Map Input from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:NOTE:• Prior to departure, you

46 Navigation SystemShowing the Map of CityWith the City selection, the display changes to the Enter city name screen.When you have entered the desire

Navigation System 47Entering a DestinationShowing the Map of Continental USAWith the Continental USA selection, the display changes to:Use the Interfa

48 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationEditing Today’s Destination ListIf you change your plans, you can modify the Today’s Destination list order

4 Navigation SystemIntroductionManual OverviewThe manual is divided into the following sections:• Getting started - A basic introduction that discusse

Navigation System 49Entering a DestinationNOTE:When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destination list entries are stored to the Pr

50 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationDriving to Your DestinationA route typically has 3 phases.• Initial route calculation (Calculate route

Navigation System 51Driving to Your DestinationChanging the Routing MethodThe system lets you select the way you want to drive to your destination. Se

52 Navigation SystemNOTE:• It may take several minutes (the system displays an hour glass while it is calculating) to show all route methods, and it i

Navigation System 53Driving to Your DestinationViewing the Destination Map Selecting View Dest. Map displays a map of the destination vicinity. Press

54 Navigation SystemMap Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantATMParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalGrocery StoreGas StationHotel/LodgingPar

Navigation System 55Driving to Your DestinationGuidance ScreenThe guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route information. Many of th

56 Navigation SystemDistance and Time to DestinationWhen you select a destination, the distance to the destination is the actual road distance of the

Navigation System 57Driving to Your DestinationVoice Guidance PromptsAs you get near the maneuver, you will hear a voice reminder, and see a pop-up wi

58 Navigation SystemYou can see the direction list and the distance to each maneuver. Press the MAP/GUIDE button to return to the previous screen.You

Navigation System 5IntroductionThe navigation system is easy to use. The locations of many places of business and entertainment are already entered in

Navigation System 59Driving to Your DestinationWhen you get near the maneuver, the map screen changes to:On the map screen, the location of the maneuv

60 Navigation SystemMap ScaleRotate the Interface Dial knob or a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 141) to change the scale of

Navigation System 61Driving to Your DestinationMap OrientationThe map can be orientated two ways:• North-up: North pointing up as you would normally v

62 Navigation SystemDestination IconThe destination icon only shows the approximate location of the destination.This occurs because a city block can h

Navigation System 63Driving to Your DestinationFor some icons you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Acura Dealers,

64 Navigation SystemIncident icon*1. When gas station icons are selected for view on the map, some icons are shown as “brand icons.”*2. When selecting

Navigation System 65Driving to Your DestinationShowing Icons on the Map Selecting Show Icon on Map from the Map menu (see page 56) displays the follow

66 Navigation SystemFor instance, let’s assume that your real-time traffic is not displayed on the map, and you want to make sure that your settings a

Navigation System 67Driving to Your DestinationGoing Off the RouteIf you leave the calculated route, “Recalculating...” is displayed at the top of the

68 Navigation SystemViewing/Saving the Current LocationWhenever you are on a map screen, you can always obtain your current location either by pushing

6 Navigation SystemWhile driving, do not look at the screen or operate the system controls for more than a second or so at a time, and only after deci

Navigation System 69Driving to Your DestinationPop-ups and DisclaimersWhen you say “OK” in the Calculate Route to screen, or if you change your route,

70 Navigation SystemChanging the RouteWhile on route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different desti

Navigation System 71Driving to Your DestinationAvoid StreetsFrom the Change route by screen, if you say or select Avoid Streets, the system displays a

72 Navigation SystemAdding WaypointsFrom the Change route by screen, if you say or select Search Waypoint on Route, then the Select a search method sc

Navigation System 73Driving to Your DestinationChanging Your DestinationThere are other methods by which you can change or add a waypoint to your rout

74 Navigation SystemEntering a Destination from the Menu Screen (while on route)If you say “Menu” or press the MENU button twice, the system displays

Navigation System 75Driving to Your DestinationAcuraLink MessagesAcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link

76 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesInformation ScreenWhen you say “Information” or press the INFO button, the display changes to:NOTE:If some ite

Navigation System 77Information FeaturesWhen you make a selection, you will see the help commands that can be used with the voice control. You can say

78 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesCalendar The Calendar option allows you to enter events and be reminded of them in the future. When you say or

Navigation System 7IntroductionVerified streets (dark colored) Unverified streets (light colored)When displayedThese roads are found within metropolit

Navigation System 79Information FeaturesEdit TitleSay or select Edit Title, then enter the name of your title using the Interface Dial. Once you have

80 Navigation SystemInformation Features• The symbols, if displayed (blue circle), indicates the following information:open on Sundayclosed on Sundayo

Navigation System 81Information FeaturesUnit ConversionTo perform a conversion:1. Enter a numeric value to be converted (for example, 100).2. Move the

82 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upSetup Mode The Setup function consists of two main screens, that allows you to change and update information in the s

Navigation System 83System Set-upContrast The screen contrast has 11 settings. To adjust the contrast, use the voice control system and say “Contrast

84 Navigation SystemSystem Set-up* Uses street name in guidance phrase.NOTE:To temporarily turn off voice guidance prompts, select OFF for the Volume

Navigation System 85System Set-up Address Book The Address Book function allows for up to a total of 200 address entries. After 200 entries, the ADD T

86 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upEdit NameYou may use the “Name” field to give the entry a name or title that you will recognize later, such as “Docto

Navigation System 87System Set-upEdit Phone NumberYou can enter the telephone number of the address. If the address was chosen with Places, and it has

88 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upEdit/Delete an AddressThis feature allows you to select an address to edit or delete. Once the address is selected, c

8 Navigation SystemUser AgreementIn using this DVD “Satellite Linked Navigation System” (the “DVD”), which includes HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. software, AL

Navigation System 89System Set-up1. Select PIN Number. The display changes to:2. Enter your new four-digit PIN. If you do not wish to use a PIN, selec

90 Navigation SystemSystem Set-up2. Scroll through the list and find the address you want to delete.3. Select the address to delete by saying the line

Navigation System 91System Set-upRouting & Guidance From the Setup screen (second), say or select Routing & Guidance and the following screen

Navigation System 92System Set-upUnverified Area Routing Allows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when on route t

Navigation System 93System Set-upUnverified Area Routing When driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not using “unverified” road

94 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upWith Unverified Area Routing OFF, the driver chose to take a shortcut, and avoid the long route. The moment you enter

Navigation System 95System Set-upWith Unverified Area Routing OFF, you are presented with a blue “vector line” that always points to the destination.

96 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upEdit Avoid AreaThis function allows you to select areas you wish to avoid when calculating a route to your destinatio

Navigation System 97System Set-upAfter selecting the choice, a map screen will be displayed.Rotate the Interface Dial knob to select the map scale (av

98 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upNOTE:• You can select areas to avoid, however you cannot select roads or areas that you want the system to use for ro