Acura 2009 TSX 00X31-TL1-8001 User Manual

2009 TSXNavigation Manual(Unlinked)This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead ofweb use. This is due to chan

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 Setup2. Scroll through the list and find the address you want to delete.3. Select the address to delete by saying the line

100 Navigation SystemSystem SetupRouting & GuidanceFrom the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Routing & Guidance and the following screen ap

Navigation System 101System SetupUnverified Area RoutingAllows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when en route to

102 Navigation SystemSystem SetupUnverified Area RoutingWhen driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not using “unverified” roads

Navigation System 103System SetupWith Unverified Area Routing OFF, the driver chose to take a shortcut and avoid the long route. The moment you enter

104 Navigation SystemSystem SetupWith Unverified Area Routing OFF, you are presented with a blue “vector line” that always points to the destination.

Navigation System 105System SetupTraffic ReroutingWhen driving en route to your destination, if Traffic Rerouting is set to ON and the system finds a

106 Navigation SystemSystem SetupSay or select Edit Area to create the area to be avoided. The following screen appears:Either select Address or Map I

Navigation System 107System SetupSay or select DONE to return to the Edit avoid area screen.If your selected area contains a freeway, the system will

108 Navigation SystemSystem SetupThe diagram below shows how the system handles the search for “Places Along the Route” or “Places Around the Destinat

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

Navigation System 109System SetupClock AdjustmentFrom the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Clock Adjustment and the following screen appears:This s

110 Navigation SystemSystem SetupAuto Time ZoneSets automatic time zone selection by GPS to ON or OFF. If you are driving across the country and passi

Navigation System 111System SetupVehicleFrom the SETUP screen (Other), say or select Vehicle and the following screen appears:Off-road TrackingWith th

112 Navigation SystemSystem Setup2. Select Correct Vehicle Position, and the system will display a map adjustment screen.3. Use the Interface Dial to

Navigation System 113System SetupMap ColorAllows you to choose the map color from one of four colors for the Day and Night mode.Say “Return” or press

114 Navigation SystemSystem SetupSwitching Display Mode AutomaticallyIRecommended Display Mode Day/Night Settings:• With the headlights on, select mid

Navigation System 115System SetupAcuraLink/MessagesFor complete details on setting up your AcuraLink messaging, refer to the AcuraLink section in your

116 Navigation SystemSystem SetupSystem InformationFrom the SETUP screen (Other), say or select System Information and the following screen appears:Di

Navigation System 117System InitializationSystem InitializationIf for any reason you lose power to the navigation system (e.g., the battery was discon

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

Navigation System 11Getting StartedDisplay Mode button Switches the display between Day mode, Night mode, and OFF. See page 113.AUDIO buttonPress to d

Navigation System 119System LimitationsAlthough your navigation system is one of the most highly sophisticated pieces of equipment you will find in a

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

Navigation System 121Database LimitationsYou will find that some points of interest (POI) may be missing when you search the database. This can be cau

122 Navigation SystemDatabase Limitations• Traffic facilities safety• Special events• Pavement characteristics or conditionsWe assume no liability for

Navigation System 123Client AssistanceReporting ErrorsOccasionally, you may encounter database errors.• If the error pertains to freeways and main “ve

124 Navigation SystemClient AssistanceVisiting Your DealerWe strive to make this manual as complete as possible and to answer all questions regarding

Navigation System 125Client AssistanceChanging the DVDNOTE:The system’s database is stored on a removable DVD. The system will not work without the DV

126 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasMap CoverageThe system provides map coverage for the following 48 U.S. states, Hawaii, and southern Canada. The U.S

Navigation System 127Coverage AreasFloridaCape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/TitusvilleFlorida KeysFort Myers Metro area – including NaplesFort PierceGainesvi

128 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasLouisianaBaton RougeNew Orleans MetroShreveportMaineBangorBar Harbor/Acadia National ParkPortland/Lewiston/AuburnMa

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

Navigation System 129Coverage AreasNew JerseyNorthern New JerseySouthern New Jersey – including Atlantic City/Cape May/Cumberland MetroCamden MetroNew

130 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasSouth CarolinaAugusta-AikenBeaufortCharlestonCharlotteColumbiaGreenville/Spartanburg – including additional cities

Navigation System 131Coverage AreasWest VirginiaCharlestonHarper’s Ferry MetroWisconsinAppletonBeloitGreen BayJanesvilleKenosha CountyMadisonLake Gene

132 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasFraser ValleyAbbottsfordChilliwackMissionCentral OkanaganKelownaPeachlandOkanagan-SimilkamenPentictonSummerlandVict

Navigation System 133Coverage AreasNiagaraFort ErieGrimsbyLincolnNiagara-on-the-LakeNiagara FallsPelhamPort ColborneSt CatharinesThoroldWainfleetWella

134 Navigation SystemGrayHaldimand-NorfolkHaliburtonHastingsHuronKawartha LakesLambtonLanarkLeeds and GranvilleLennox and AddingtonMiddlesexMuskokaNor

Navigation System 135Coverage AreasLes LaurentidesAmherstArundelBarkmereBrèbeufHuberdeauLa ConceptionLa MinerveLabelleLac-SupèrieurLantierMont-Trembla

136 Navigation SystemCANADA CONNECTOR ROADSThe Cross-Canada Connector Road allows for travel between the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec in D

Navigation System 137Coverage AreasCities with available real-time in-car traffic informationThe following cities currently have available real-time t

138 Navigation SystemOperation in Alaska and HawaiiCertain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly in Alaska and Hawaii. The

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

Navigation System 139Coverage AreasAddress and POI Entry ScreensWhen in Hawaii, the following differences occur for map, address, and POI selection:•

140 Navigation SystemRoadside AssistanceThis selection may not be shown. The number can be found in the navigation Owner’s manual (see the Information

Navigation System 141Frequently Asked QuestionsMap and Features, Voice Operation, Entering AddressesProblem SolutionWhy does the Disclaimer screen nee

142 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsWhen I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch to the night display mode. Why?Verify t

Navigation System 143Frequently Asked QuestionsTrafficProblem SolutionMy Real-Time Traffic is missing and is not displaying properly. What is wrong?Ve

144 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsGuidance, RoutingProblem SolutionThe navigation does not route me the same way I would go, or the way s

Navigation System 145Frequently Asked QuestionsThe vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short distance behind, especially when I arrive at an int

146 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsOrdering a Navigation DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, LimitationsProblem SolutionI want to buy a new DVD. Ho

Navigation System 147Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay, AccessoriesRear CameraMiscellaneous Other QuestionsProblem SolutionThe display appears dim whe

148 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsDaylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did not change time even though SETUP shows A

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

Navigation System 149Troubleshooting* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.Screen Error Message SolutionNavigation syst

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

Navigation System 151GlossaryInitialization - This refers to the period needed to reacquire the GPS satellite orbital information whenever the navigat

152 Navigation SystemGlossaryVerified Streets - These streets consist of the detailed metropolitan coverage areas and all other inter-town connection

Navigation System 153Voice Command IndexGlobal CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen.Help (reads list of the commands for the displa

154 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexVoice command help How long to the destination? (when en route, tells the time to destination)*How far to the

Navigation System 155Voice Command IndexHide: (hide the selected icon from the screen)ATMgas stationrestaurantpost officegrocery storelodging (hotel,

156 Navigation SystemVoice Command Indexschoolcity hallcourt househigher educationamusement parkgolf coursehistorical monumentmarinamovie theatermuseu

Navigation System 157Voice Command IndexFan speed upFan speed downFan speed # (#: 1-7) (for best voice control, lower the fan speed)* Repeating these

158 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexXM channel # (#: 1-255)XM channel upXM channel downXM category upXM category downXM preset # (#: 1-6)XM1 prese

Navigation System 15Getting Started• Lower the A/C fan speed during voice recognition operation, and adjust the airflow from both the dashboard and si

Navigation System 159Voice Command IndexDVD Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.DVD play (use “DVD normal play”)DVD play d

160 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexINFO Screen Voice CommandsThese are additional commands not found on the Voice Command Help screen available w

Navigation System 161Voice Command IndexOn-Screen CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen. There are over 100 on-screen commands. Just

162 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexLetters Assist Definitions:Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...” Say Or say “...”A Alpha/Apple H

Navigation System 163Voice Command IndexSymbol Assist Definitions:NOTE:The term “grave” (used for symbols À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.”Sy

164 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexNumbers and Additional Symbol Assist Definitions:Numbers Say “...” or “Number ...” Symbols Say “...” or “Symbo

Navigation System 165IndexAAccessing the Address Book List...94Acura Automobile Client Services...123AcuraLink/Mes

166 Navigation SystemIndexDVD Voice Commands...159EEasy Route...52Edit Avoid Area...

Navigation System 167IndexMinimize Freeways...52Minimize Toll Roads...52NName...

168 Navigation SystemIndexUUnit Conversion...86Units (mile or km)...99Unverified Area Routing ...

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 169License noticeYou have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC., from an affiliat

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

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

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 StartedMap Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantATMParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalGrocery StoreGas StationH

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

Navigation System 21Getting StartedTraffic Display Legend20miNOTE:When driving to a destination on freeways that have traffic flow data, the route lin

22 Navigation SystemGetting StartedReal-Time Traffic DisplayThe navigation screen can display up-to-the-minute traffic information when available, inc

Navigation System 23Getting StartedViewing Flow DataTraffic flow data is displayed as colored bands on either side of the freeway (see Traffic Display

24 Navigation SystemGetting StartedViewing Incident ReportsIncident reports appear as small diamond or circle-shaped icons (see Traffic Display Legend

Navigation System 25Getting StartedNo Traffic IncidentsIf you say “Display traffic incidents” or select Traffic Incidents, but there are no incidents

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:NOTE:If you press the MENU button while en route, the MENU screen (Route) w

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

2 Navigation SystemTable of ContentsDirection List...58EXIT INFO (Freeway Exit Information)... 59Split-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 talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if yo

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 33The system then displays a list of the places entered in your personal Address Book. Using the Interface Dial, you can sort the di

34 Navigation System• The second best method is to select Category, Restaurant, and type of food. After you select Place Name by Keyword and search me

Navigation System 35RestaurantThis category is broken down into types of food, giving you a selection by each type: All Types, American, French, Japan

36 Navigation SystemShopping (Retail)The subcategories are All Shopping, Accessories/Jewelry, Auto Parts & Electronics, Books/Music/Video, Clothin

Navigation System 37Place Name by KeywordIf you do not know the exact name of the destination, you can find the place with a keyword. When you select

38 Navigation SystemCity VicinityThe system allows you to find points of interest in the vicinity of the city you entered. When you select this option

Navigation System 3Table of ContentsEdit Waypoint Search Area ... 107Guidance Mode... 108Clock Adjustment...

Navigation System 39Finding the Place by Zagat 2007The ZAGAT 2007 option allows you to find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating information. The system l

40 Navigation SystemBy IntersectionAfter you select Intersection from the MENU screen (Enter destination by), the display changes to:Tip:When entering

Navigation System 41To 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

42 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 43The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if yo

44 Navigation SystemIf you did not select a city in the beginning, and the intersection appears in more than one city, you will see the Select a city

Navigation System 45• When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destinations list entries are stored to this list, beginning with the

46 Navigation SystemIf desired, rotate the Interface Dial knob to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs in the desired icon, map feature,

Navigation System 47Entering a DestinationShowing the Map of StateWith the State selection, the display changes to the Select a state screen.After you

48 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationShowing the Map of Continental USAWith the Continental USA selection, the display changes to:The yellow box

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

Navigation System 49Entering a DestinationEditing Today’s Destinations ListIf you change your plans, you can modify the Today’s Destinations list orde

50 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationNOTE:When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destinations list entries are stored to the P

Navigation System 51Driving to Your DestinationDriving to Your DestinationA route typically has three phases.• Initial route calculation (Calculate ro

52 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationChanging the Routing MethodThe system lets you select the way you want to drive to your destination. Be

Navigation System 53Viewing the RoutesSelecting View Routes on the Calculate route to screen allows you to scroll through and view the various routes

54 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationViewing the Destination Map Selecting View Dest. Map displays a map of the destination vicinity. Press

Navigation System 55Map Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantATMParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalGrocery StoreGas StationHotel/LodgingPar

56 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationGuidance ScreenThe guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route information. Many of th

Navigation System 57Distance and Time to DestinationWhen you select a destination, the distance to the destination is the actual road distance of the

58 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationVoice Guidance PromptsAs you get near the maneuver, you will hear a voice reminder and see a pop-up win

Navigation System 5IntroductionThe navigation system applies this location, direction, and speed information to the maps and calculates a route to the

Navigation System 59You can see the direction list and the distance to each maneuver. Press the MAP/GUIDE button or the CANCEL button to return to the

60 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationSplit-Screen GuidanceWhen en route to a destination, you have two display options: single-screen mode (

Navigation System 61Map ScaleRotate the Interface Dial knob or say a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 154) to change the scale

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

Navigation System 63Destination IconThe destination icon only shows the approximate location of the destination.This occurs because a city block can h

64 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationWeather IconsWeather icons are displayed on all map scales. The icons are:Daytime modeNighttime modeSom

Navigation System 65For some icons, you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Acura Dealer are always shown. The table

66 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationIncident icon*1.You can display the nearest traffic incidents by saying, “Display traffic incidents.”We

Navigation System 67Showing Icons on the MapSelecting Show Icon on Map from the Map menu (see page 57) displays the following screen:The screen consis

68 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationFor instance, let’s assume that your school is not displayed on the map, and you want to make sure that

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 69Going Off the RouteIf you leave the calculated route, “Recalculating...” is displayed at the top of the screen. The system will re

70 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationViewing/Saving the Current LocationWhenever you are on a map screen, you can always obtain your current

Navigation System 71Pop-Ups and DisclaimersWhen you say “OK” in the Calculate Route to screen, or if you change your route, the system checks your rou

72 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationTraffic ReroutingWhen driving en route to your destination with Traffic Rerouting ON, the system can fi

Navigation System 73Changing the RouteWhile en route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different desti

74 Navigation SystemSearch WaypointWaypoints allow you to add an interim “pit stop” while traveling to a destination. For instance, you may want to st

Navigation System 75Driving to Your DestinationFrom Places Around the Destination, the system displays matches in a spiral pattern outward from the de

76 Navigation SystemChanging Your DestinationThere are four methods by which you can change or add a waypoint to your route. These are:Find Nearest (V

Navigation System 77Driving to Your DestinationWhen the Select a place screen is displayed, select an item from the list, and the Calculate route to s

78 Navigation SystemContinue Trip ScreenIf you restart the vehicle without having completed your prior trip, you will see the following screen:• To co

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

Navigation System 79Information FeaturesThe INFO function consists of two main screens. To display the INFO screen (Main Info), say “Information” or p

80 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesWeather InformationThe Weather Information option allows you to view the weather forecast, warning list, and w

Navigation System 81Information FeaturesViewing Warning ListYou can view a list of all weather warnings in the United States. Say or select Warning Li

82 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesWeather Information on MapWeather IconsThe weather icons can be displayed on the map screen when turned on (se

Navigation System 83Information FeaturesYou can also view the weather information for your destination when you select the destination directly from t

84 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesElapsed TimeShows the elapsed time that the ignition has been on.Average SpeedShows you the average speed in m

Navigation System 85Information FeaturesYou can scroll through the calendar day by day by rotating the Interface Dial knob, or select the day by voice

86 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesDeleteFrom the Calendar screen, select the date of the schedule you wish to remove. To remove the schedule, sa

Navigation System 87Information Features4. Select the base unit (e.g., pounds) that you wish to convert to some other unit. All other units will chang

88 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesVoice Command HelpWhen you say or select Voice Command Help, you will see the following screen:NOTE:You can se

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

Navigation System 89Information FeaturesMap LegendYou can use the Map legend screens to learn the meaning of map features, icons, colors, etc. used in

90 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesUse the Interface Dial to scroll through the Key to Zagat Ratings screens.

Navigation System 91System SetupSETUP ModeThe SETUP function consists of two main screens that allow you to change and update information in the syste

92 Navigation SystemSystem SetupVolumeThe navigation voice volume can be adjusted by:• Using the voice control system and saying “Volume up” or “Volum

Navigation System 93System SetupSETUP Screen (Other)Select the “Other” tab to view additional SETUP functions and the following screen appears:toPerso

94 Navigation SystemSystem SetupAccessing the Address Book ListAfter selecting Address Book, the system prompts you to select User 1 or User 2.If an A

Navigation System 95System SetupEdit AddressWhen you say or select Edit Address, the display changes to:Current Position - Allows you to use your curr

96 Navigation SystemSystem SetupEdit CategoryIf desired, you can specify the category of the address. Say or select Edit Category to display the Selec

Navigation System 97System SetupHome AddressThis feature lets you return “Home” from any location simply by saying “Go home” at the map screen. Altern

98 Navigation SystemSystem Setup4. When you have entered your PIN, the display changes to the Please re-enter new PIN screen. Enter the same number to