Acura 2008 TL User Manual

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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 99The dates that the navi switches between standard and daylight savings time are not triggered by GPS satellite signals. They are s

100 Navigation SystemColorFrom the Setup screen (second), say or select Color and the following screen appears:Map ColorAllows you to choose the map c

Navigation System 101System Set-upAcuraLink/MessagesFor complete details on setting up your AcuraLink messaging, refer to the AcuraLink section in you

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

Navigation System 103System InitializationGPS InitializationDepending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your system may require GPS

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

Navigation System 105The destination icon shows the approximate location of the destination.This occurs because a city block can have as many as 100 p

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

Navigation System 107Database Limitations• Traffic congestion• Travel timeWe assume no liability for any incident that may result from an error in the

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

10 Navigation SystemGetting StartedSystem ControlsINFO buttonCANCEL buttonZOOM (IN)/ (OUT) buttons JoystickSETUP buttonScreenMENU buttonMAP/GUIDE

Navigation System 109Visiting Your DealerWe strive to make this manual as complete as possible and to answer all questions regarding operation of the

110 Navigation SystemChanging the DVDNOTE:The system’s database is stored on a removable DVD. The system will not work without the DVD. Ensure the doo

Navigation System 111Coverage AreasMap CoverageThe system provides map coverage for the following 48 US states, Hawaii, and southern Canada. The US ma

112 Navigation SystemFloridaCape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach/TitusvilleFlorida KeysFort Myers Metro area – including NaplesFort PierceGainesvilleJacksonvill

Navigation System 113Coverage AreasLouisianaBaton RougeNew Orleans MetroShreveportMaineBangorBar Harbor/Acadia National ParkPortland/Lewiston/AuburnMa

114 Navigation SystemNew JerseyNorthern New JerseySouthern New Jersey – including Atlantic City/Cape May/Cumberland MetroCamden MetroNewark MetroTrent

Navigation System 115Coverage AreasSouth CarolinaAugusta-AikenBeaufortCharlestonCharlotteColumbiaGreenville/Spartanburg – including additional cities

116 Navigation SystemWest VirginiaCharlestonHarper’s Ferry MetroWisconsinAppletonBeloitGreen BayJanesvilleKenosha CountyMadisonLake GenevaMilwaukee Me

Navigation System 117Coverage AreasFraser ValleyAbbottsfordChilliwackMissionCentral OkanaganKelownaPeachlandOkanagan-SimilkamenPentictonSummerlandVict

118 Navigation SystemNiagaraFort ErieGrimsbyLincolnNiagara-on-the-LakeNiagara FallsPelhamPort ColborneSt CatharinesThoroldWainfleetWellandWest Lincoln

Navigation System 11Getting StartedINFO buttonDisplays the screen for selecting Messages, Voice Command Help, Cellular Phonebook, Map Legend, Calendar

Navigation System 119Coverage AreasGrayHaldimand-NorfolkHaliburtonHastingsHuronKawartha LakesLambtonLanarkLeeds and GranvilleLennox and AddingtonMiddl

120 Navigation SystemCoverage AreasLes LaurentidesAmherstArundelBarkmereBrèbeufHuberdeauLa ConceptionLa MinerveLabelleLac-SupèrieurLantierMont-Trembla

Navigation System 121Coverage AreasCANADA CONNECTOR ROADSThe Cross-Canada Connector Road allows for travel between the provinces of British Columbia a

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

Navigation System 123Coverage AreasMap CoverageAll roads displayed on the Hawaii map screens are detailed coverage roads. Text related to “unverified”

124 Navigation SystemInformation Screen DifferencesMessagesThe Information screen Messages not available it is not shown on the This selection may not

Navigation System 125Frequently Asked QuestionsMap, and Features, Voice Operation, Entering AddressesProblem SolutionWhy does the Disclaimer screen ne

126 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 127Frequently Asked QuestionsTrafficProblem SolutionMy Real-Time Traffic is missing and is not displaying properly. What is wrong?Ve

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

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

Navigation System 129Frequently Asked QuestionsWhile I drive, my screen shows white dots (“breadcrumbs”) on it. What do they mean?These are called “br

130 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 131Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay, AccessoriesRear CameraMiscellaneous Other QuestionsProblem SolutionThe display appears dim whe

132 Navigation SystemDaylight savings time occurred, but the navigation system did not change time even though Setup shows “Auto Daylight Saving Time”

Navigation System 133Troubleshooting* If the error persists, or is shown for a wide area, see your dealer.Screen Error Message SolutionNavigation syst

134 Navigation SystemGlossaryGlossaryThe following is a glossary of terms pertaining to the voice recognition navigation system.Avoid Area - Areas you

Navigation System 135GlossaryLCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The navigation screen.Map Matching - The received GPS information allows the navigation sys

136 Navigation SystemGlossaryVehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed signal to the navigation system for moving the VP icon on the map.Verified Streets

Navigation System 137Voice Command IndexGlobal CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen.Help (reads list of the commands for the displa

138 Navigation SystemNavigation Display CommandsThe system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.Display current locationDisplay north upDis

Navigation System 13Getting StartedUsing the Voice Control SystemYou should use the voice control system as much as possible, and consider manual entr

Navigation System 139Voice Command IndexFind Place CommandsThe system accepts these commands on a map/guidance screen.Find nearest: (find the nearest

140 Navigation Systemrental car agencyresortrest areaski areatourist informationtrain stationtravel agencytruck stoprestaurant (all restaurant types)A

Navigation System 141Voice Command IndexPassenger automaticPassenger ventPassenger bi-levelPassenger floor* Repeating these commands switches (toggles

142 Navigation SystemRadio FM2 preset # (#: 1-6)Radio AM preset # (#: 1-6)Radio auto select*Radio scan*Radio select XM1Radio select XM2XM channel # (#

Navigation System 143Voice Command IndexDVD Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.DVD playDVD play disc # (#: 1-6)DVD play t

144 Navigation SystemTape Voice CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.Tape playTape rewindTape fast forwardTape change programTape

Navigation System 145On-Screen CommandsThe system accepts these commands on any screen. There are over 100 on-screen commands. Just say what is writte

146 Navigation SystemVoice Command IndexSymbol Assist DefinitionsNOTE:The term “grave” used for these keys (À, È, Ì, and Ù) is pronounced like “save.”

Navigation System 147IndexAAccessing the Address Book List...81Acura Automobile Client Services...108AcuraLink/Mes

148 Navigation SystemIndexEEasy Route...48Edit Avoid Area...92Edit Waypoint Search Area..

14 Navigation SystemGetting Started• Close the windows and the sunroof.• After pressing and releasing the NAVI TALK button, wait for the beep, then gi

Navigation System 149IndexNName...35, 39, 82NAVI BACK button...12NAVI TALK button...

150 Navigation SystemIndexUUnit Conversion...77Units (mile or km)...98Unverified Area Routing ...

Navigation System 151License noticeYou have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC., from an affiliat

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

Navigation System 15Getting StartedUsing the On-screen KeyboardWhen the system needs input from you, the display changes to a keyboard. Use the displa

16 Navigation SystemGetting StartedEach entered letter will appear at the top of the display. Say or select Space to enter a space between words. Say

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 StartedMap Screen LegendAcura DealerSchoolRestaurantAT MParking LotPost OfficeHonda DealerHospitalGrocery StoreGas Station

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

Navigation System 19Getting StartedMap Screen DescriptionZoom In/OutUse the ZOOM buttons to change the scale of the map. Zooming in increases the deta

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

Navigation System 21Getting StartedReal Time Traffic DisplayThe navigation screen can display up-to-the-minute traffic information when available incl

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

Navigation System 23Getting StartedListing Traffic IncidentsSelect Traffic Incidents from the Current Location screen. A list of all incidents within

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

Navigation System 25When you press the MENU button, the display changes to:Address (see page 26)This selection requires you to enter the city (and pos

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

Navigation System 27To 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

28 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

2 Navigation SystemTable of ContentsMap Orientation ...57Destination Icon ...58Landmark Icons...

Navigation System 29The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if yo

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

Navigation System 31NOTE:• If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.• Pri

32 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 33Selecting the StreetBy Voice Control:After you have selected the city, or if you say “Street” on the Find intersection by screen,

34 Navigation SystemBy Touch Control:After you have selected the city, or if you select Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter stre

Navigation System 35By PlacesAfter you select Places from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:There are four ways to find a place

36 Navigation SystemAuto ServiceThe subcategories are: Acura Dealers, Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc.BankingThe subcategories are: ATM, Bank, etc.Co

Navigation System 37ShoppingThe subcategories are: All Shopping, Accessories/Jewelry, Auto Parts & Electronics, Books/Music/Video, Clothing, Groce

38 Navigation SystemIf you see your desired place, select it from the list.If not, scroll through the list to find the desired place.If you select the

Navigation System 3Table of ContentsRear View Camera ...101Rear View Camera Brightness Adjustment...

Navigation System 39Place NameWhen you select this option, the display changes to Enter a place name screen. Enter your selection, using the on-screen

40 Navigation SystemWhen you select a sorting method, the list of restaurants will appear.You can see the survey for a listed item by selecting the “Z

Navigation System 41The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick.NOTE:The address of the road se

42 Navigation SystemMove the cross hairs to the desired destination, then push in on the joystick. The address of the location you have selected will

Navigation System 43By Previous DestinationsEvery time you route to a destination, that destination is saved by the system. Up to 50 destinations can

44 Navigation SystemEditing Today’s Destination ListIf you change your plans, you can modify the Today’s Destination list order by distance, or by ord

Navigation System 45Entering a DestinationNOTE:When finishing a “Today’s Destinations” trip, the Today’s Destination list entries are stored to the Pr

46 Navigation SystemEntering a DestinationAdding Addresses to the Personal Address BookThere are two ways to enter addresses to the personal Address B

Navigation System 47Driving to Your DestinationDriving to Your DestinationA route typically has three phases.• Initial route calculation (Calculate ro

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

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

Navigation System 49Viewing the RoutesTouching View Routes allows you to scroll through and view the various routes (Direct, Easy, Maximize Freeways,

50 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationAfter calculating the route with the new method, the system displays a map of your current location. Th

Navigation System 51“Vector line” (unverified routing off)Blue-pink unverified route line (unverified routing on)Guidance PromptsAs you get near the m

52 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationMap FeaturesDark Green: Park Gray:Light Blue: Hospital Airport/Stadium/BusinessBrown: Shopping Mall Blu

Navigation System 53Guidance ScreenThe guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route information. Many of the icons and screen features

54 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationDistance and Time to DestinationWhen you select a destination, the distance to the destination is the a

Navigation System 55Exit Info (Freeway Exit Information)You can search freeway exit information and add new destinations or waypoints to the calculate

56 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationMap ScaleUse the ZOOM buttons or a voice command such as “Display 1/2 mile scale” (see page 138) to cha

Navigation System 57Map OrientationThe map can be orientated two ways:• North-up: North pointing up as you would normally view a paper map.• Heading-u

58 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationDestination IconThe destination icon only shows the approximate location of the destination.This occurs

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

Navigation System 59For some icons you can choose either to show or hide them on the map, while others like Acura Dealers, are always shown. The table

60 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationIncident icon*1. When gas station icons are selected for view on the map, some icons are shown as “bran

Navigation System 61Showing Icons on the MapTouching the ICON button on the map screen displays the following screen:The screen consists of the follow

62 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationFor instance, let’s assume that your real-time traffic is not displayed on the map, and you want to mak

Navigation System 63Going Off the RouteIf you leave the calculated route, “Recalculating...” is displayed at the top of the screen. The system will re

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

Navigation System 65Pop-ups and DisclaimersWhen you say “OK” in the Calculate Route to screen, or if you change your route, the system checks your rou

66 Navigation SystemDriving to Your DestinationChanging the RouteWhile on route, you may wish to alter your route, add an interim “Waypoint” (pit stop

Navigation System 67When you enter waypoints, they appear on the map screen as small red flags numbered 1-5.Adding WaypointsFrom the Change route by s

68 Navigation SystemDeleting WaypointsFrom the Change route by screen, if you say “Delete” or select Delete, then the Select a waypoint to delete scre

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 DestinationCancel Current RouteCancels the current route (and any waypoints) and returns you to the map screen.Bac

70 Navigation SystemWith the desired address displayed, push in on the joystick. The Calculate route to screen is displayed. Say or select OK. Say or

Navigation System 71Driving to Your DestinationAcuraLink MessagesAcuraLink enhances your ownership experience by providing a direct communication link

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

Navigation System 73Information FeaturesWhen you make a selection, you will see the help commands that can be used with the voice control. You can say

74 Navigation SystemCalendarThe Calendar option allows you to enter events and be reminded of them in the future. When you say or select Calendar, the

Navigation System 75Information FeaturesEdit TitleSay or select Edit Title, then enter the name of your title using the on-screen keyboard. Once you h

76 Navigation System• The symbols, if displayed (blue circle), indicate the following information:Use the joystick or touch the scroll bar to scroll t

Navigation System 77Information FeaturesUnit ConversionTo perform a conversion:1. Enter a numeric value to be converted (for example, 100).2. Select t

78 Navigation SystemSystem Set-upSetup ModeThe Setup function consists of two different screens that allow you to change and update information in the

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

Navigation System 79System Set-upDisplayThere are two screen display modes:Day and Night. The recommended setting is Auto, which automatically switche

80 Navigation SystemGuidance PromptsWhile you drive to your destination, the system displays and announces guidance prompts for your next maneuver. Th

Navigation System 81System Set-upPersonal InformationFrom the Setup screen (second), say or select Personal Information and the following screen appea

82 Navigation SystemEntering an Address BookAfter you select User 1 or User 2, your Address Book list appears:Select New Address in the upper right co

Navigation System 83System Set-upPlaces - Allows you to select one of the Point of Interest (POI) locations already stored in the system as one of you

84 Navigation SystemNOTE:You may have up to 100 categories. These are shared between User 1 and User 2.The system will then display everything that yo

Navigation System 85System Set-upPIN NumberYou can set a four-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) for accessing and changing personal addresses

86 Navigation SystemGo Home PIN1. Select Go Home PIN, and the system displays the Enter your new PIN screen.2. Enter your PIN in the same way as enter

Navigation System 87System Set-upRouting & GuidanceFrom the Setup screen (second), say or select Routing & Guidance and the following screen a

88 Navigation SystemUnverified Area RoutingAllows you to receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas when on route to a destinatio

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

90 Navigation SystemWith Unverified Area Routing Off, the driver chose to take a shortcut, and avoid the long route. The moment you enter an unverifie

Navigation System 91System Set-upWith Unverified Area Routing Off, you are presented with a blue “vector line” that always points to the destination.

92 Navigation SystemEdit Avoid AreaThis function allows you to select areas you wish to avoid when calculating a route to your destination. You can se

Navigation System 93System Set-upAfter selecting the choice, a map screen will be displayed.Use the ZOOM buttons to select the map scale (available sc

94 Navigation SystemNOTE:• You can select areas to avoid, however you cannot select roads or areas that you want the system to use for routing.• If yo

Navigation System 95System Set-upFor “Places along the route,” the system looks in front of you within a corridor width specified by your values for “

96 Navigation SystemAfter you have traveled approximately 1/2 mile away from a mapped road, the system will display a series of white dots on the map

Navigation System 97System Set-upNOTE:If you continually have to do this, there are either problems in the database or GPS reception problems. See Acc

98 Navigation SystemKeyboard LayoutAllows you to select the displayed keypad screen: Alphabet or QWERTY.Units (mile or km)Allows you to select the uni