Acura 2008 RDX User Manual

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Navigation System 9User Agreement• The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and •trademarks of their respective owners.The user s

Navigation System 99System Set-upAuto DaylightSets automatic daylight saving time ON or OFF. If set to ON the navi clock will automatically “spring ah

100 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upDaylight Savings Time (DST) Selection (Change DST schedule)This option lets you select the schedule (April-October,

Navigation System 101System Set-upAfter you have traveled approximately 1/2 mile away from a mapped road, the system will display a series of white do

102 Navigation SystemSystem Set-up4. Rotate the Interface Dial knob so the vehicle position arrowhead is pointing in the correct direction, and push i

Navigation System 103System Set-upMenu ColorAllows you to choose the menu color from one of five colors for the Day and Night mode.Say “Return” or pre

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

Navigation System 105System Set-upAcuraLink/MessagesFor complete details on setting up your AcuraLink messaging, refer to the AcuraLink section in you

106 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upSince the rear view camera display area is limited, you should always back up slowly and carefully, and look behind

Navigation System 107System InitializationSystem InitializationIf for any reason, you lose power to the navigation system (like the battery was discon

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

10 Navigation SystemGetting StartedSystem ControlsCANCEL buttonDisplay mode buttonSET UP buttonINFO buttonInterface Dial/ENTER buttonMENU buttonAUDIO

Navigation System 109System LimitationsAlthough your navigation system is one of the most highly sophisticated pieces of equipment you will find in a

110 Navigation SystemSystem LimitationsAdditionally, the mapping database contains verified and unverified maps. See Map Overview on page 6.A Disclaim

Navigation System 111Database LimitationsYou will find that some points of interest (POI) may be missing when you search the database. This can be cau

112 Navigation SystemDatabase Limitations• Traffic congestion• Travel timeWe assume no liability for any incident that may result from an error in the

Navigation System 113Client AssistanceReporting ErrorsOccasionally, you may encounter database errors.• If the error pertains to freeways and main “ve

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

Navigation System 115Client AssistanceChanging the DVDNOTE:The system’s database is stored on a removable DVD. The system will not work without the DV

116 Navigation SystemClient AssistanceNOTE:• The system will not play movies or other video/audio discs.• Never “sneak preview” a newer white labeled

Navigation System 117Coverage AreasMap CoverageThe system provides map coverage for the following 48 US states, Hawaii, and southern Canada. The US ma

118 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasFloridaCape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/TitusvilleFlorida KeysFort Myers Metro area – including NaplesFort PierceGainesvi

Navigation System 11Getting StartedSET UP buttonDisplays the Set up screens to change and update information in the system. See page 82.Display mode b

Navigation System 119Coverage AreasLouisianaBaton RougeNew Orleans MetroShreveportMaineBangorBar Harbor/Acadia National ParkPortland/Lewiston/AuburnMa

120 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasNew JerseyNorthern New JerseySouthern New Jersey – including Atlantic City/Cape May/Cumberland MetroCamden MetroNew

Navigation System 121Coverage AreasSouth CarolinaAugusta-AikenBeaufortCharlestonCharlotteColumbiaGreenville/Spartanburg – including additional cities

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

Navigation System 123Coverage AreasFraser ValleyAbbottsfordChilliwackMissionCentral OkanaganKelownaPeachlandOkanagan-SimilkamenPentictonSummerlandVict

124 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasNiagaraFort ErieGrimsbyLincolnNiagara-on-the-LakeNiagara FallsPelhamPort ColborneSt CatharinesThoroldWainfleetWella

Navigation System 125GrayHaldimand-NorfolkHaliburtonHastingsHuronKawartha LakesLambtonLanarkLeeds and GranvilleLennox and AddingtonMiddlesexMuskokaNor

126 Navigation SystemLes LaurentidesAmherstArundelBarkmereBrèbeufHuberdeauLa ConceptionLa MinerveLabelleLac-SupèrieurLantierMont-TremblantMontcalmSt-F

Navigation System 127Coverage AreasCANADA CONNECTOR ROADSThe Cross-Canada Connector Road allows for travel between the provinces of British Columbia a

128 Navigation SystemCities with available real-time in-car traffic informationThe following cities currently have available real-time traffic informa

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

Navigation System 129Coverage AreasMap CoverageAll roads displayed on the Hawaii map screens are detailed coverage roads. Text related to “unverified”

130 Navigation SystemInformation Screen DifferencesMessagesThe Information screen Messages feature utilizes XM, and because XM is not available it is

Navigation System 131Frequently Asked QuestionsMap, and Features, Voice Operation, Entering AddressesProblem SolutionWhy does the Disclaimer screen ne

132 Navigation SystemWhen I drive at night, the screen is bright and will not switch to the night display mode. Why?Verify the following: The display

Navigation System 133Frequently Asked QuestionsMy Real-Time Traffic is missing and is not displaying properly. What is wrong?Verify the following: • C

134 Navigation SystemGuidance, RoutingProblem SolutionThe navi does not route me the same way I would go, or the way some other mapping program displa

Navigation System 135Frequently Asked QuestionsWhile I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”) on it. What do they mean?These are called “br

136 Navigation SystemOrdering a Navi DVD, Coverage, Map Errors, LimitationsProblem SolutionI want to buy a new DVD. How do I purchase one? You cannot

Navigation System 137Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay, AccessoriesRear CameraMiscellaneous Other QuestionsProblem SolutionThe display appears dim whe

138 Navigation SystemFrequently Asked QuestionsDaylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did not change time even though Setup shows “

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

Navigation System 139Troubleshooting* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.Screen Error Message SolutionNavigation syst

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

Navigation System 141GlossaryInitialization - This refers to the period needed to reacquire the GPS satellite orbital information whenever the navigat

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

Navigation System 143Voice Command IndexGlobal CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen.Help (reads list of the commands for the displa

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

Navigation System 145Voice Command IndexHide: (hide the selected icon from the screen)ATMgas stationrestaurantpost officegrocery storelodging (hotel,

146 Navigation SystemVoice Command Indexoffice supply storepharmacypet food storesewing storeshoe storesporting goods storetoy storeairportautomobile

Navigation System 147Voice Command IndexFan speed downFan speed # (#:1-7) (for best voice control, keep fan speed at 1 or 2)* Repeating these command

148 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexRadio select XM1Radio select XM2XM channel # (#: 1-255)XM channel upXM channel downXM category upXM category d

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 IndexMP3/WMA Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.MP3 playMP3 play track # (#: 1-30)MP3

150 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexSet up Screen (first) CommandsThe system accepts these commands on Set up screen (first). (For Set up screen (

Navigation System 151Voice Command IndexOn-Screen Spelling AssistWhen speaking the letters or using “spell mode,” you can substitute the name that rep

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

Navigation System 153Voice Command IndexSymbol Assist Definitions:NOTE:The term “grave” (used for symbols À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.”Sy

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

Navigation System 155IndexAAccessing the Address Book List...85Acura Automobile Client Services...113AcuraLink/Mes

156 Navigation SystemIndexEdit Waypoint Search Area...97Edit/Delete Address ...87Editing Today’s Destination List...

Navigation System 157IndexOOff-road Tracking...66, 100On-Screen Commands...150On-Screen Spelling Assist ...1

158 Navigation SystemIndexVisiting Your Dealer ...114Voice ...90Voice Command Help ...

Navigation System 15Getting Started• Close the windows and the sunroof.• After pressing the NAVI TALK button, wait for the beep, then give a voice com

Navigation System 159License noticeYou have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC., from an affiliat

160 Navigation Systemthe 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 StartedMap Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantAT MParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalGrocery StoreGas Station

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

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

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

Navigation System 23Getting StartedNaturally, only roads with these sensors will show traffic information. The amount of flow data varies considerably

24 Navigation SystemGetting StartedListing Traffic Incidents from the “Map Menu”Select Traffic Incidents from the Map menu. A list of all incidents wi

Navigation System 25Getting StartedSystem Function DiagramThis diagram shows the navigation system features, starting at the center and working outwar

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

Navigation System 27By AddressAfter you select Address from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:Tip:• When entering an address by

28 Navigation SystemTo 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

2 Navigation SystemTable of ContentsMap Scale ...59Map Orientation ...60Destination Icon .

Navigation System 29If 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

30 Navigation SystemThe system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if yo

Navigation System 31Entering the Street NumberAfter you have completed the street name, the display changes to the Enter street number screen. Use the

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

Navigation System 33Finding the Place by CategoryThe Category option gives you a list of categories or types of businesses to select from with the fol

34 Navigation SystemBy voice, select the “Z” icon by saying “Zagat list number X” (where X is the line number 1-3). Alternatively use the Interface Di

Navigation System 35After selecting a category, the system will give you the options of Place Name by Keyword, Sort by Distance to Travel, City Vicini

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

Navigation System 37Finding the Place by NameThe Name option allows you to enter the name of a business, and then shows you a list of businesses with

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

Navigation System 3Table of ContentsRear View Camera ...105Rear View Camera Brightness Adjustment...

Navigation System 39Selecting the CityThis is helpful if the street runs through several cities, and you know what city includes the street. The city

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

Navigation System 41Say the street name by saying individual letters or numbers, or words that represents the letters, one at a time.After you have co

42 Navigation SystemThe 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

Navigation System 43NOTE:•If Previous Destinations is grayed out, there is no Previous Destination entered.• When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” t

44 Navigation SystemShowing the Map of Current PositionThe Current Position selection assumes that you are looking for a destination in the immediate

Navigation System 45Showing the Map of StateWith the State selection, the display changes to the Select a state screen.After you select the desired st

46 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationThe yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the Interface Dial.NOT

Navigation System 47Entering a DestinationAdding Destinations to the ListAfter you have used any of the other selections from the Enter destination by

48 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationBy Go Home Selecting Go Home from the Enter destination by screen takes you home or to a frequently used add

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

Navigation System 49Driving to Your DestinationDriving to Your DestinationA route typically has three phases.• Initial route calculation (Calculate ro

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

Navigation System 51NOTE:• It may take several minutes (the system displays an hour glass while it is calculating) to show all route methods, and it i

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

Navigation System 53Map Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantAT MParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalGrocery StoreGas StationHotel/LodgingPa

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

Navigation System 55Distance and Time to DestinationWhen you select a destination, the distance to the destination is the actual road distance of the

56 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationNew Messages - button indicates that there are AcuraLink messages for you to read. These messages consi

Navigation System 57Direction ListIf you select Directions from the Map menu, the display changes to:NOTE:• The map and voice guidance in unverified a

58 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationSplit Screen Guidance When on route to a destination, you have two display options: single screen mode

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

Navigation System 59Map ScaleRotate the Interface Dial knob or a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 144) to change the scale of

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

Navigation System 61Destination IconThe destination icon only shows the approximate location of the destination.This occurs because a city block can h

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

Navigation System 63Incident icon*1. When gas station icons are selected for view on the map, some icons are shown as “brand icons.”*2. When selecting

64 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationShowing Icons on the MapSelecting Show Icon on Map from the Map menu (see page 55) displays the followi

Navigation System 65For 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

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

Navigation System 67Viewing/Saving the Current LocationWhenever you are on a map screen, you can always obtain your current location either by pushing

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

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 69Changing the RouteWhile on route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different desti

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

Navigation System 71Adding WaypointsFrom the Change route by screen, if you say or select Search Waypoint on Route, then the Select a search method sc

72 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationChanging Your DestinationThere are four methods by which you can change or add a waypoint to your route

Navigation System 73Entering a Destination from the Menu Screen (while on route)If you say “Menu” or press the MENU button twice, the system displays

74 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationAcuraLink MessagesAcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link

Navigation System 75Information FeaturesInformation ScreenWhen you say “Information” or press the INFO button, the display changes to:NOTE:If some ite

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

Navigation System 77Information FeaturesMap LegendYou can use the Map legend screens to learn the meaning of map features, icons, colors, etc. used in

78 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesEntering Your ScheduleSet your schedule by selecting the day on the calendar, and the display changes to:Remin

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

Navigation System 79Information FeaturesKey to Zagat RatingsWhen you display data for a Zagat surveyed restaurant on the Select a place screen, you wi

80 Navigation SystemInformation FeaturesCalculatorWhen you say or select Calculator, the display changes to:Use the Interface Dial and its Knob to use

Navigation System 81Information Features4. Select the base unit (like pounds) that you wish to convert to some other unit. So, in the example below, 1

82 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upSet up ModeThe Set up function consists of two main screens that allows you to change and update information in the s

Navigation System 83System Set-upVolumeThe navigation voice volume can be adjusted by:• Using the voice control system and saying “Volume up” or “Volu

84 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upSet up Screen (second)Say or select MORE to view additional set up functions and the following screen appears:toPerso

Navigation System 85System Set-upAccessing the Address Book ListAfter selecting Address Book, if an PIN has been set, the system prompts you to enter

86 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upEdit AddressWhen you say or select Edit Address, the display changes to:Current Position - Allows you to use your cur

Navigation System 87System Set-upEdit CategoryIf desired, you can specify the category of the address. Say or select Edit Category to display the Sele

88 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upHome AddressThis feature lets you return “Home” from any location simply by saying “Go home” at the map screen. Alter

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-up4. If you have entered the same number both times, the display returns to the Edit personal information screen. If no

90 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upBasic SettingsFrom the Set up screen (second), say or select Basic Settings and the following screen appears: Units (

Navigation System 91System Set-upUnverified Area RoutingAllows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when on route to

92 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upUnverified Area RoutingWhen driving to your destination, you have the choice of using or not using “unverified” roads

Navigation System 93System Set-upWith Unverified Area Routing OFF, the driver chose to take a shortcut, and avoid the long route. The moment you enter

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

Navigation System 95System Set-upEdit Avoid AreaThis function allows you to select areas you wish to avoid when calculating a route to your destinatio

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

Navigation System 97System Set-upNOTE:• You can select areas to avoid, however you cannot select roads or areas that you want the system to use for ro

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