Acura 2009 RL 00X31 SJA 8200 User Manual
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Table of Contents  
Traffic Display Legend..................22  
Real-Time Traffic Display.............23  
Traffic Status Indicator.................... 23  
Viewing Flow Data.......................... 24  
Viewing Incident Reports................. 25  
System Function Diagram .............27  
By Map Input.................................46  
Showing the Map of Current  
Position.........................................46  
Showing the Map of City..................47  
Showing the Map of State ................48  
Showing the Map of Continental  
USA...............................................49  
By Today’s Destinations................49  
Editing Today’s Destinations List....50  
Adding Destinations to the List........50  
By Go Home .................................51  
Introduction ..................................4  
Manual Overview............................4  
System Overview ............................4  
Accessories Precautions ..................5  
Important Safety Information..........5  
Map Overview.................................6  
Current Street .................................... 6  
Verified/Unverified Street.................. 6  
Entering a Destination .............. 28  
By Address ....................................29  
Selecting the State or Province........ 29  
Selecting the City ............................. 29  
Selecting the Street .......................... 31  
Entering the Street Number ............. 33  
By Address Book ..........................33  
Adding Addresses to the Personal  
User Agreement ............................8  
Getting Started ...........................10  
System Controls ............................10  
Voice Control Basics.....................13  
Using the Voice Control System ...... 14  
Improving Voice Recognition .......... 14  
Selecting an Item (Button) on the  
Driving to Your Destination ..... 52  
Driving to Your Destination..........52  
Calculate Route to Screen..............52  
Changing the Routing Method.........53  
Viewing the Routes...........................54  
Viewing the Destination Map ..........55  
Map Screen....................................55  
Route Line........................................55  
Map Screen Legend .........................56  
Guidance Screen............................57  
Guidance Screen Legend .................57  
Distance and Time to  
Address Book................................ 34  
By Places .......................................34  
Finding the Place by Category........ 35  
Finding the Place by Name.............. 39  
Finding the Place by Phone  
Number......................................... 39  
Finding the Place by Zagat 2007..... 40  
By Intersection...............................41  
Selecting the State or Province........ 41  
Selecting the City ............................. 41  
Selecting the Street .......................... 43  
By Previous Destinations...............45  
Screen.........................................15  
Selecting an Item in a List.............15  
Entering Information .....................16  
System Start-up ............................17  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .......18  
Remote Keyless Entry Setting ......18  
Map Screen Legend.......................20  
Map Screen Description ................21  
Zoom In/Out..................................... 21  
Map Scrolling .................................. 21  
Displaying Current Location ........21  
Destination..................................58  
Map Menu......................................58  
Voice Guidance Prompts .................59  
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Detour.............................................. 76  
Changing Your Destination...........77  
Find Nearest (Voice command)....... 77  
Go Home (Voice command)............. 77  
Using Interface Dial to Change  
Destination ................................... 77  
Entering a Destination from the Menu  
Screen (while en route) ................ 78  
Continue Trip Screen ....................78  
AcuraLink Messages .....................79  
Direction List.................................59  
EXIT INFO  
Voice Command Help ...................89  
Map Legend...................................90  
Key to Zagat Ratings .....................90  
(Freeway Exit Information).......... 60  
Split-Screen Guidance ..................61  
Map Scale......................................62  
Map Orientation ...........................63  
Destination Icon ............................64  
Various Other Icons.......................64  
Landmark Icons .............................. 64  
Incident Icons ................................. 64  
Weather Icons.................................. 65  
Showing Icons on the Map .............. 68  
Icon Options ................................... 68  
Going Off the Route......................70  
Off-road Tracking..........................70  
Viewing/Saving the Current  
Location .....................................71  
Pop-Ups and Disclaimers ..............72  
Traffic Rerouting...........................73  
Changing the Route ......................74  
MENU Screen (Route)..................... 74  
Cancel Route.................................... 74  
Change Method................................ 74  
Search Waypoint.............................. 75  
Delete Waypoint .............................. 76  
Back to Route................................... 76  
Avoid Street...................................... 76  
System Setup .............................. 92  
SETUP Mode ................................92  
SETUP Screen (Main Setup).........92  
Brightness .......................................92  
Contrast ..........................................93  
Black Level ......................................93  
Volume ............................................93  
Interface Dial Feedback .................93  
Guidance Prompts ..........................93  
SETUP Screen (Other) ..................94  
Personal Information .....................94  
Address Book ..................................95  
Home Address .................................98  
PIN Number ....................................99  
Previous Destinations....................100  
Basic Settings ..............................100  
Units (mile or km) .........................101  
Voice Recognition Feedback ........101  
Auto Volume for Speed .................101  
Routing & Guidance ...................101  
Rerouting ......................................101  
Unverified Area Routing ...............102  
Traffic Rerouting............................106  
Edit Avoid Area..............................106  
Information Features ................ 80  
INFO Screen (Main Info) ..............80  
Messages........................................80  
Traffic Incidents ............................80  
Weather Information......................81  
Viewing Weather Forecast .............. 81  
Viewing Warning List ...................... 82  
Viewing Warning Map..................... 82  
Weather Information on Map .......... 83  
Trip Computer ...............................84  
Cellular Phonebook .......................85  
Calendar ........................................85  
Entering Your Schedule ................... 86  
Calculator.......................................87  
Unit Conversion............................... 87  
Roadside Assistance ......................88  
INFO Screen (Other) .....................88  
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Edit Waypoint Search Area .......... 108  
Guidance Mode ............................. 109  
Clock Adjustment .......................110  
Auto Daylight ................................ 110  
Auto Time Zone ............................. 111  
Daylight Savings Time (DST) Selection  
(Change DST Schedule) ............. 111  
Time Adjustment ........................... 111  
Vehicle.........................................112  
Off-road Tracking ......................... 112  
Correct Vehicle Position ............... 112  
Verbal Reminder .......................... 113  
Color............................................113  
Map Color ..................................... 114  
Menu Color ................................... 114  
Switching Display Mode  
Shipping a Vehicle To or From  
Entering the Security Code..........119  
GPS Initialization ........................120  
Map Matching..............................120  
Hawaii ........................................143  
Frequently Asked Questions... 144  
Troubleshooting....................... 152  
System Limitations .................. 121  
Database Limitations............... 123  
Glossary.................................... 153  
Glossary.......................................153  
Client Assistance...................... 125  
Reporting Errors ..........................125  
Acura Automobile Client  
Voice Command Index............ 156  
Global Commands .......................156  
Navigation General Commands...156  
Navigation Display Commands...157  
Find Place Commands.................158  
Climate Control Commands ........159  
Temperature Voice Commands...160  
Radio Voice Commands..............160  
CD Voice Commands..................161  
DVD Voice Commands...............162  
AUX Voice Commands...............162  
INFO Screen Voice  
Services.....................................125  
Visiting Your Dealer ...................126  
Obtaining a Navigation Update  
DVD .........................................127  
Changing the DVD......................127  
PC Card........................................128  
Manually .................................... 114  
Switching Display Mode  
Coverage Areas........................ 129  
Map Coverage..............................129  
U.S. Detailed Coverage Areas....... 129  
Canada Detailed Coverage  
Automatically ............................. 115  
AcuraLink/Messages...................117  
Traffic & Weather Status.............117  
System Information .....................118  
Rearview Camera .......................118  
Rearview Camera Brightness  
Areas........................................... 134  
Operation in Alaska and  
Hawaii.......................................141  
Alaska ............................................ 141  
Hawaii............................................ 141  
Information Screen Differences..... 142  
Commands................................163  
SETUP Screen (Main Setup)  
Commands................................163  
On-Screen Commands.................164  
On-Screen Spelling Assist..............164  
Adjustment.................................. 118  
System Initialization.................119  
Index ......................................... 168  
System Initialization....................119  
Navigation System  
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Introduction  
The back of this manual contains:  
• Map Coverage (page 129)  
Manual Overview  
System Overview  
The manual is divided into the  
following sections:  
Your navigation system is a highly  
sophisticated location system with voice  
control that uses satellites and a map  
database to show you where you are and  
to help guide you to a desired  
destination.  
• Cities with Traffic Coverage  
(page 140)  
• Getting Started - A basic introduction  
that discusses the controls and how to  
communicate with the system.  
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
(page 144)  
• Entering a Destination - How to enter  
an address or locate a point of interest  
(POI).  
• Troubleshooting Guide (page 152)  
• Glossary of Terms (page 153)  
• Voice Command List (page 156)  
The navigation system receives signals  
from the global positioning system  
(GPS), a network of 24 satellites in orbit  
around the earth. By receiving signals  
from several of these satellites, the  
navigation system can determine the  
latitude, longitude, and elevation of  
your vehicle. In addition, a gyroscopic  
yaw sensor and a vehicle speed sensor  
in your vehicle keep track of the  
• Driving to Your Destination - An  
explanation of the map features,  
guidance, and cautions.  
• Operation Specific to Alaska and  
Hawaii (page 141)  
• Information Features - Messages,  
Traffic Incidents, Weather  
Information, Trip Computer, Cellular  
Phonebook, Calendar, Calculator,  
Roadside Assistance, Voice  
Command Help, Map Legend, and  
Key to Zagat Ratings.  
direction and speed of travel at all times.  
• System Setup - How to set up and  
tailor the system for your personal  
use and use the Address Book.  
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Navigation System  
Introduction  
The navigation system applies this  
location, direction, and speed  
information to the maps and calculates a  
route to the destination you enter. As  
you drive to that destination, the system  
provides map and voice guidance.  
Accessories Precautions  
Important Safety Information  
If you have rear window tinting  
installed, be aware that if the tint has  
metallic properties, it can seriously  
degrade or prevent GPS reception. This  
is because the GPS antenna is located  
under the rear window.  
The navigation system can distract your  
attention from the road if you focus on  
the screen or operate the system’s  
controls while driving.  
Enter as much information as possible  
into the system before you begin  
driving, or when the vehicle is stopped.  
Then, as you drive, listen to the audio  
instructions and use voice commands  
when possible.  
The navigation system is easy to use.  
The locations of many places of  
business and entertainment are already  
entered in the system. You can select  
any of them as a destination by using the  
Interface Dial or voice control.  
If you plan to install electronic  
components, such as radar detectors,  
vehicle tracking devices, remote  
starters, additional amplifiers, or other  
audio components, ensure that they are  
not located near the navigation control  
unit in the trunk, near the navigation  
display in the dash, or near the GPS  
antenna under the rear window. Signal  
noise emanating from these devices can  
cause intermittent disruption of the  
navigation system.  
There are several ways to enter a  
destination, such as by point of interest  
(POI), by address, by phone number,  
and by selecting it from the map. The  
last 50 destinations are saved for reuse  
at a later date. The system also allows  
you to store a home address to simplify  
returning home from your destination.  
Navigation System  
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Introduction  
WARNING  
The navigation system is designed to  
provide route information to help you  
reach your destination. However, this  
route guidance may sometimes conflict  
with current road conditions such as  
street closures, road construction,  
detours, and out-of-date map data.  
Map Overview  
Current Street  
Using the navigation system  
while driving can take your  
attention away from the road,  
causing a crash in which you  
could be seriously injured or  
killed.  
The current street on which your vehicle  
is appears at the bottom of the map  
screen (see page 20). A message saying  
“Not on a digitized road” may appear  
instead when you drive half a mile away  
from a mapped road. For more details,  
see Off-road Tracking on page 70.  
Additionally, the system itself has  
certain limitations (see page 121).  
Therefore, you must verify the audio  
and visual route information provided  
by the system by carefully observing the  
roadway, signs and signals, etc. If you  
are unsure, proceed with caution.  
Always use your own good judgment,  
and obey traffic laws while driving.  
Follow all operating instructions  
and safety information in this  
manual.  
Verified/Unverified Street  
Your navigation system has two kinds  
of streets: verified (dark colored) and  
unverified (light colored). The  
differences between the two types of  
streets are contrasted in the chart on  
page 7.  
While 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 deciding you can do so safely. Pull  
to the side of the road if you need more  
time to look at the screen or operate the  
controls.  
“Unverified” Road  
“Verified” Road  
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Navigation System  
Introduction  
Verified streets (dark colored)  
Unverified streets (light colored)  
These roads are found in rural areas, and typically include  
These roads are found within metropolitan areas, and  
When  
displayed  
include interstate freeways and major roads connecting residential streets away from the center of a town.  
cities.  
Shown on daytime map screen as black or red, such as Shown on the daytime map screen as light brown.  
interstate freeways.  
Street color  
Map quality  
The database vendor has verified these streets.  
Information like turn restrictions, average speed, and  
whether it is a one-way street have been gathered and  
used when creating your route to a destination.  
These streets have not been verified by the database vendor.  
The system does not contain information on one-way streets,  
turn restrictions, or the road’s average speed. They are shown  
on the map for reference and may have errors in map location,  
naming, and address range.  
While driving to your destination, the displayed route  
line is solid blue. The system provides voice and map  
guidance to your destination.  
Your route line is either a blue dotted “vector line,” or a dashed  
pink/blue line. For information on selecting this option, and the  
routing differences, see Unverified Area Routing on page 102.  
Routing  
differences  
There are no pop-up boxes urging extra caution during Regardless of whether the user chooses route guidance, there  
a route. However, because roads constantly change,  
you are urged to use common sense, and always obey  
posted traffic restrictions.  
are cautionary screens before and during the route urging the  
user to be extra cautious, and obey all traffic restrictions. See  
Unverified Area Routing on page 102.  
Cautions  
Guidance  
voice  
Voice guidance issues maneuvers such as “In a half-  
mile, make a right turn.”  
The suffix “if possible” is added to each guidance maneuver.  
For example: “In a half-mile, make a right turn, if possible.”  
Time and  
distance  
“to go”  
The time and distance “to go,” displayed while en route Because the average speed of these roads is not known, the time  
to a destination, is based on the average speed and  
distance for the roads used for your route.  
and distance “to go” is based on a fixed average speed of  
25 mph for these roads.  
Navigation System  
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User Agreement  
In using this DVD “Satellite Linked  
Navigation System” (the “DVD”),  
which includes HONDA MOTOR CO.,  
LTD. software, ALPINE  
• The DVD may not be copied,  
• The Licensors do not guarantee to the  
client that the functions included in  
the DVD meet the specific objectives  
of the user.  
duplicated, or otherwise modified, in  
whole or in part, without the express  
written permission of the Licensors.  
ELECTRONICS, INC. software,  
NAVTEQ database contents, INFO  
USA CORPORATION database,  
ZAGAT SURVEY database contents,  
and ZENRIN CO. database contents  
(hereinafter referred to as “Licensors”),  
you are bound by the terms and  
conditions set forth below.  
By using your copy of the DVD, you  
have expressed your Agreement to the  
terms and conditions of this Agreement.  
You should, therefore, make sure that  
you read and understand the following  
provisions. If for any reason you do not  
wish to be bound by the terms of this  
Agreement, please return the DVD to  
your dealer.  
• The DVD may not be transferred or  
sublicensed to any third party for  
profit, rent or loan, or licensed for  
reuse in any manner.  
• Licensor shall not be responsible for  
any damages caused by the use of the  
DVD to the actual user or to any third  
party.  
• The DVD may not be decompiled,  
reverse engineered or otherwise  
disassembled, in whole or in part.  
• The warranty on the DVD shall not  
extend to an exchange or refund due  
to misspelling, omission of letters, or  
any other cosmetic discrepancy in the  
contents of the DVD.  
• The DVD may not be used in a  
network or by any other manner of  
simultaneous use in multiple systems.  
• The right to use the DVD shall expire  
either when the user destroys the  
DVD or software, or when any of the  
terms of this Agreement are violated  
and the Licensors exercise the option  
to revoke the license to use the DVD  
or software.  
• The DVD is intended solely for  
personal use (or internal use where  
the end-user is a business) by the  
consumer. The DVD is not to be used  
for commercial purposes.  
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User Agreement  
• The terms and conditions hereof  
apply to all subsequent users and  
owners as well as to the original  
purchaser.  
The user shall indemnify and save  
harmless the Licensors, and their  
officers, employees and agents, from  
and against any claim, demand or  
action, irrespective of the nature of the  
cause of the claim, demand or action,  
alleging loss, costs, expense, damages  
or injuries (including injuries resulting  
in death) arising out of the use or  
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Use, duplication, or disclosure of this  
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States government is subject to  
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52.227-14, -19 or DFARS 252.227-  
7013, as applicable. Manufacturers are  
the Licensors, including HONDA  
MOTOR CO., LTD., 2-1-1 Minami  
Aoyama Minato-Ku Tokyo 107-8556  
JAPAN., Alpine Electronics, Inc., 20-1  
Yoshima Kogyodanchi, Iwaki,  
• The logos of oil companies, hotels,  
and convenience stores are displayed  
for your information and  
convenience, and in no way imply  
any sponsorship, approval or  
endorsement of these companies, or  
their products. The logos are  
trademarks of their respective  
owners.  
Fukushima 970-1192 JAPAN.,  
NAVTEQ Corporation, 222  
Merchandise Mart, Suite 900, Chicago,  
IL, 60654, INFO USA  
CORPORATION, 5711 South 86th  
Circle, Omaha, NE 68127.,  
Zagat Survey, LLC, 4 Columbus Circle,  
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CO., LTD., 1-1-1 Muromachi,  
Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka  
803-8630, JAPAN.  
Navigation System  
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Getting Started  
MAP/GUIDE button  
System Controls  
Displays the map. When en route,  
switches between the map and  
guidance screens. See page 20 or 56.  
Driver’s Temperature  
Passenger’s Temperature  
Audio Functions  
AUDIO button  
Press to display the audio screen.  
For more information on audio system  
features, see the Audio section of the  
vehicle Owner’s manual.  
Upper Display  
Time  
Time (set by Navigation syste  
(set by Navigation system)  
MENU button  
Displays the “Enter destination by”  
options on the MENU screen. When en  
route, displays the “Route” options on  
the MENU screen. See page 28 or 74.  
Screen  
A/C button  
Press to display the climate screen.  
MAP/GUIDE button  
AUDIO button  
INFO button  
Displays the “Main Info” options on the  
INFO screen. When selecting the  
“Other” tab, displays the “Other”  
options on the INFO screen. See  
page 80 or 88.  
MENU button  
Interface Dial/ENTER button  
A/C button  
INFO button  
SET UP button  
Display Mode button  
CANCEL button  
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Getting Started  
SET UP button  
Interface Dial/ENTER button  
ENTER  
In almost all cases, you can enter a  
selection into the system by pushing in  
on the Interface Dial.  
Displays the SETUP screen to change  
and update information in the system.  
See page 92.  
Knob  
When you are displaying a map, rotating  
the Interface Dial knob allows you to  
change the scale. Rotating it clockwise  
reduces the scale, showing less area  
with greater detail. Rotating it  
counterclockwise increases the scale,  
showing more area with less detail.  
Display Mode button  
Switches the display between Day  
mode, Night mode, and OFF. See  
page 114.  
CANCEL button  
Cancels the current screen and returns to  
the previous screen display.  
Selector  
NOTE:  
The Interface Dial moves left, right,  
up, and down. Use the Interface Dial  
to look around a displayed map. Moving  
the Interface Dial up or down can also  
be used to scroll up or down a page in a  
list. You can also rotate the Interface  
Dial knob to move the highlighting  
around the display or to scroll through a  
list. After making a selection in a menu  
or list, push in on the Interface Dial  
(ENTER button) to enter the selection  
into the system.  
The NAVI BACK button performs the  
same basic function.  
Other buttons  
See the vehicle Owner’s manual.  
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Getting Started  
Screen  
Upper Display  
All selections and instructions are  
displayed on the screen. The Display is  
not a “touch screen” - you enter  
information into the system either by  
voice or by using the Interface Dial.  
Shows a summary of the audio and  
climate control information, as well as  
the time. This summary is helpful as a  
confirmation when adjusting audio or  
climate by voice.  
Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth.  
You may use a mild cleaner intended for  
use on liquid crystal displays (LCDs).  
Harsher chemicals may damage the  
screen.  
The audio summary consists of the radio  
band, frequency, and volume. For XM  
radio, a brief description of the station  
and current music is displayed.  
The climate status consists of the  
driver’s and passenger’s temperature  
displays. The time is automatically set  
by the navigation system. Settings can  
be adjusted in SETUP (see Time  
Adjustment on page 111).  
NOTE:  
Whenever you shift to R (Reverse), the  
rear view behind the vehicle is shown on  
the navigation system screen. See  
page 118.  
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Getting Started  
NAVI BACK button  
Voice Control Basics  
This button has the same function as the  
CANCEL button. When you press and  
release it, the display returns to the  
previous screen. When the previous  
screen appears, the system replays the  
last prompt. This button is enabled for  
the navigation system commands only.  
However, it can be used to cancel an  
audio or climate control voice command  
up to one second after the command  
confirmation.  
Your vehicle has a voice control system  
that allows hands-free operation of most  
of the navigation system functions. You  
can also control the audio system and  
the climate control system. The voice  
control system uses the NAVI TALK  
and NAVI BACK buttons on the  
steering wheel and a microphone near  
the map light on the ceiling.  
Navi/HFL Microphone  
(on the ceiling)  
HFL button  
NOTE:  
NAVI TALK button  
The NAVI TALK and NAVI BACK  
buttons are deactivated while using the  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature.  
See your vehicle Owner’s manual and  
the official website (www.acura.com/  
handsfreelink) for information on this  
system.  
This button activates the voice control  
system. Press and release it when you  
want to give a voice command. See  
Voice Command Index on page 156 for  
a list of voice commands.  
HFL BACK  
button  
NAVI TALK  
button  
NAVI BACK  
button  
NOTE:  
While using the voice control system, all  
of the speakers are muted.  
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Getting Started  
If the system does not understand a  
command or you wait too long to give a  
command, it responds with “Pardon,”  
“Please repeat,” or “Would you say  
again.” If the system cannot perform a  
command or the command is not  
appropriate for the screen you are on, it  
sounds a beep.  
If you hear a prompt such as “Please use  
the Interface Dial to...” or “Please  
choose an area with the Interface Dial,”  
the system is asking for input that  
cannot be performed using the voice  
control system.  
Using the Voice Control System  
You should use the voice control system  
as much as possible, and consider  
manual entry using the Interface Dial  
as a backup method of entry.  
Most of the system’s functions can be  
controlled by voice commands activated  
with the NAVI TALK button. To  
control your navigation system by  
voice:  
Improving Voice Recognition  
To achieve optimum voice recognition  
when using either the navigation or  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® voice  
control system, the following guidelines  
should be followed:  
Anytime you are not sure of what voice  
commands are available on a screen,  
you can always say “Help” at any  
screen. The system can then read the list  
of commands to you.  
• Press and release the NAVI TALK  
button.  
NOTE:  
• Wait for the beep.  
Make sure the correct screen is  
displayed for the voice command that  
you are using. See Voice Command  
Index on page 156.  
When you speak a command, the system  
generally either repeats the command as  
a confirmation or asks you for further  
information. If you do not wish to hear  
this feedback, you can turn it off.  
However, hearing the feedback will  
familiarize you with the way the system  
expects commands to be phrased. See  
the Voice Recognition Feedback  
setting in SETUP.  
• Give a voice command.  
Once the microphone picks up your  
command, the system changes the  
display in response to the command and  
prompts you for the next command.  
Using the NAVI TALK button, answer  
the prompts as required.  
• It is best if the windows and sunroof  
are closed. If you drive with the  
windows or sunroof open, speak a  
little louder to overcome the wind  
noises.  
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Getting Started  
• Lower the A/C fan speed during  
voice recognition operation, and  
adjust the airflow from both the  
dashboard and side vents so they do  
not blow against the microphone on  
the ceiling.  
Selecting an Item (Button)  
on the Screen  
On most screens, there are items that  
can be selected (like buttons with titles  
such as OK or Return). To select an  
item on any screen, do one of the  
following:  
Selecting an Item in a List  
To scroll through a list, do one of the  
following:  
• Rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
scroll one item at a time.  
• Use the voice control system to scroll  
page by page. For example, to scroll  
up, say “Up” or “Previous.” To scroll  
down, say “Next” or “Down.”  
• If more than one person is speaking at  
the same time, the system may  
misinterpret your command.  
• Use the voice control system and say  
the name of the desired item. Almost  
all selectable items on the screen,  
including some listed items, are  
recognized by the voice control  
system.  
• After pressing and releasing the  
NAVI TALK button, wait for the  
beep, then give a voice command.  
• Move the Interface Dial up or down  
to scroll through the list page by  
page.  
• Give a voice command in a clear,  
natural speaking voice without  
pausing between words.  
• Move the highlighting to the desired  
item with the Interface Dial or its  
knob, then push in on the Interface  
Dial.  
If you cannot find the desired name, or  
have made an error, return to the  
previous screen by pressing the  
• If the system cannot recognize your  
command because of background  
noise, speak louder.  
CANCEL or the NAVI BACK button.  
Tip:  
To select the desired item in the list, do  
one of the following:  
If items are grayed out, this means that  
they cannot be selected.  
• If you are still having trouble with the  
voice control system, refer to Voice  
Command Help on the INFO  
screen (Other).  
• Use the voice control system, and say  
the item number of the desired item.  
• Rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
move the highlighting to the item,  
then push in on the Interface Dial.  
NOTE:  
The voice control system can be used  
only in the driver’s seat because the  
microphone unit removes noises from  
the front passenger’s side.  
Navigation System 15  
Getting Started  
When the system finds only one entry that matches, it completes the name entry for  
you. If the system finds more than one entry that matches your input, a list of these  
matches is displayed.  
Entering Information  
When the system needs input from you,  
the display changes to a screen similar  
to the one at the right. You can then use  
the displayed letters, numbers, or  
symbols to enter information. You can  
enter your keyboard input in either of  
the following ways:  
Tip:  
When entering a name of a city, street, or place, or if you are unsure of the spelling  
of the name, enter the letters that you are sure of, then move the Interface Dial up  
to select LIST. The system will display a list of names that most closely match your  
input.  
• Say the desired letter, number, or  
symbol on the screen if you are  
entering a City or Street name.  
NOTE:  
The voice command names that can be used for each letter are shown below. For  
additional keyboard symbols, see page 164.  
• Move the highlighting to the desired  
letter, number, or symbol by rotating  
the Interface Dial knob, then push  
in on the Interface Dial.  
Each entered letter will appear at the top  
of the display. Move the Interface Dial  
right to enter a space between words. If  
necessary, move it to the left to delete  
an entry.  
Say Or say “...”  
Say Or say “...”  
Say Or say “...”  
Say Or say “...”  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Alpha/Apple  
Bravo/Boy  
Charlie  
H
I
Hotel/Henry  
India/Igloo  
Juliet/John  
O
P
Q
R
S
T
Oscar  
V
W
X
Victor  
When entering an address, the system  
searches the database for words that  
match the letters you are entering.  
As a result, you will notice that some  
letters are no longer available.  
Papa/Paul  
Whiskey/William  
X-ray  
J
Quebec/Queen  
Romeo/Robert  
Sierra/Sam  
Tango/Tom  
Uniform/Uncle  
Delta/Dog  
K
L
M
N
Kilo/King  
Y
Yankee/Yellow  
Zulu/Zebra  
Enter  
Echo/Edward  
Foxtrot/Frank  
Golf/George  
Lima/Larry  
Mike/Mary  
November/Nancy  
Z
G
U
16 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
Read this disclaimer carefully so you  
understand it before continuing. Push in  
on the Interface Dial to select OK, and  
the map screen will appear on the  
display. The “OK” cannot be activated  
by voice.  
System Start-up  
When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it  
takes several seconds for the navigation  
system to boot up.  
The first screen to appear is the  
navigation system globe screen. The  
screen then changes to the Disclaimer  
screen:  
If you do not push in on the Interface  
Dial, the screen will go dark after 30  
seconds. To return to the Disclaimer  
screen, press any navigation or voice  
control button.  
The Calendar reminder screen  
remains displayed until you select OK  
or Remind Later by rotating the  
Interface Dial knob and pushing in  
on the Interface Dial, or press the  
CANCEL button.  
NOTE:  
If you do not select OK, and then enter  
the SETUP or INFO screen, some  
items are not available and will show up  
as darkened buttons (grayed out). See  
System Function Diagram on page 27.  
If you select OK and push in on the  
Interface Dial, the reminder will not  
show up again. If you wish to have the  
reminder show up again later in the day,  
select Remind Later and push in on  
the Interface Dial.  
If you have entered any Calendar  
reminders, they are displayed after you  
select OK.  
NOTE:  
• The OK button does not appear  
immediately. It appears after the  
software is loaded.  
• The  
page 18.  
symbol is explained on  
Navigation System 17  
Getting Started  
®
®
If you press the CANCEL button, the  
message will be displayed the next time  
you start the vehicle.  
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink  
Remote Keyless Entry  
Setting  
If you have a Bluetooth-compatible cell  
phone that is paired, then CALL on the  
Calculate route to screen is enabled.  
When you unlock the door and enter the  
vehicle, the Multi-Information Display  
(MID) in the gauge assembly welcomes  
you with one of the following displays:  
“Welcome Driver 1,” “Welcome Driver  
2,” or just “Welcome.” The vehicle  
“senses” the driver number based on  
which Remote Keyless Entry is used to  
unlock the vehicle. If both drivers  
approach the vehicle with remotes, the  
welcome display and related settings are  
based on which remote the vehicle  
senses first.  
NOTE:  
The system will display the current  
message and any older or previously  
unread messages, with the newest  
message listed first.  
When you select CALL, the system  
dials the number shown on the screen. If  
CALL is not available (grayed out), and  
your phone is paired, then make sure the  
phone has service or that HFL is not in  
use; press the HFL BACK button.  
NOTE:  
• If both remotes come within range  
simultaneously, the “Welcome”  
display may be unpredictable.  
• If only “Welcome” is displayed, then  
all Setup settings revert to factory  
defaults, and all personal data (such  
as Address Book or Calendar) are not  
available.  
For more information on Bluetooth®  
HandsFreeLink®, see the vehicle  
Owner’s manual and the official website  
(www.acura.com/handsfreelink).  
18 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
The navigation system uses the driver  
number (as recognized by the MID) to  
personalize the navigation system. For  
example, if Driver 1 unlocks the  
vehicle, the “Driver 1” Personal  
Address Book and other navigation  
settings are automatically loaded when  
the vehicle is started. There is no way to  
change from one driver’s settings to the  
other’s while driving.  
When the Remote Keyless Entry is  
deliberately “unlinked” (as when giving  
the key to a valet), the MID will display  
“Welcome.” Then the following occurs:  
• Some settings (e.g., the Personal  
Address Book and the Calendar  
Information feature) are not  
selectable (buttons grayed out).  
• Setup values (like volume,  
brightness, etc.) may be changed but  
are not remembered the next time you  
restart the vehicle.  
Throughout this manual, the icon  
used to indicate features that are  
dependent on the “Driver number” as  
displayed on the MID “Welcome”  
display.  
is  
NOTE:  
The vehicle Owner’s manual has  
additional information regarding  
“linking” and “unlinking” for the  
Remote Keyless Entry.  
Navigation System 19  
Getting Started  
Map Screen Legend  
One-Way Traffic Icon  
Message Icon (see page 79)  
Map Orientation  
(1/20 mile scale only) (see page 64)  
Indicates that you have a message. View  
messages by pushing in on the Interface Dial.  
(see page 63)  
Streets  
“North Up”  
Warning Icon  
Indicates that there are weather warnings.  
To check the warning list, see page 83.  
(see Map Overview on page 6)  
Interstates or Freeways  
Verified Streets  
Unverified Streets  
“Heading Up”  
Landmark Icon - Generic (see page 64)  
GPS Signal Strength  
: Best Reception  
: Good Reception  
Missing: Poor/No Reception  
Weather Icon  
(see page 65)  
Honda Dealer  
Hospital  
Acura Dealer  
School  
Grocery Store  
Gas Station  
Hotel/Lodging  
Parking Garage  
Restaurant  
ATM  
Traffic Status Indicator  
(see page 23)  
Parking Lot  
Post Office  
“Breadcrumbs”  
(see Off-road Tracking  
on page 70)  
Vehicle Position  
(see page 71)  
Freeway Exit Information  
Map Features  
(Use voice command  
“Display the current location,” or  
use the Interface Dial to show  
current location.)  
: Park  
: Water Area  
: Cemetery  
: Hospital  
: Shopping Mall  
: Golf Course  
: University  
Current Street  
(see page 6)  
: Indian Reservation  
Current Map Scale  
: Airport/Stadium/Business  
(see page 62)  
Map Menu  
Map Scale Adjustment  
(see page 58)  
NOTE:  
(Mile or km per half-inch appears only when you  
(Push in on the Interface Dial to view.)  
zoom in or out by rotating the Interface Dial knob.)  
If you move the Interface Dial over an  
area (map features shown above), the  
name is displayed on the screen.  
NOTE:  
See Map Legend on the INFO screen (Other) for further explanation.  
20 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
NOTE:  
Map Screen Description  
Displaying Current  
Location  
• Save is not available when the  
keyless remotes are unlinked (guest  
mode).  
• The elevation will not appear when  
the system is temporarily lacking  
proper GPS information. The system  
elevation may not agree with  
elevations shown on roadside  
elevation signs, and may fluctuate  
plus or minus 100 feet or more.  
Zoom In/Out  
You can see the current address,  
Rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
change the map scale. Zooming in  
increases the detail, while zooming out  
gives you a wide area view. After  
changing the scale, give the system a  
few moments to update the display.  
latitude, longitude, and elevation at any  
time by doing one of the following:  
• Use the voice control system and say  
“Display current location.”  
• Push in on the Interface Dial, select  
Show Icon on Map, push in on the  
Interface Dial again, and then move  
the Interface Dial left to select the  
CURRENT LOCATION.  
Map Scrolling  
To view other map areas, move the  
Interface Dial left, right, up, or down.  
The map will shift in that direction. To  
return the map to your current location,  
press either the MAP/GUIDE, the  
You can save the current location in  
your Address Book by doing one of the  
following:  
The Current location screen will  
appear on the display.  
• Use the voice control system and say  
“Save current position.”  
CANCEL, or the NAVI BACK button.  
• Push in on the Interface Dial. The  
system will prompt you to save the  
address. Select Save, and then push  
in on the Interface Dial again.  
Select Return to return to the previous  
screen.  
Navigation System 21  
Getting Started  
Traffic Display Legend  
Viewing Incident Details:  
Hearing Incident Details:  
To have the message read to you, push in on  
the Interface Dial a second time.  
To view the incident details, use the  
Interface Dial to position the cursor  
(round red circle below) over an  
incident icon and push in.  
Incident Icons  
Accident / Incident (other)  
Construction  
Road Closed  
Weather  
Incident Icon Update Details:  
• Typically M–F, 5:00 AM – 7:00  
PM (varies by metropolitan area)  
• Continuously updated.  
To return to current position, say or select  
Return.  
Traffic Flow Data  
Map Scale  
(using bands parallel to the road)  
Heavy traffic: 0 – 24 mph  
(approx.)  
Traffic flow and incident icons are  
displayed on the 5 mile (8 km) or  
less map scale.  
20mi  
Moderate traffic: 24 – 52 mph  
(approx.)  
NOTE:  
Free flow traffic: 52+ mph  
(approx.)  
(shown for both sides of the freeway where  
available)  
When driving to a destination on freeways that have traffic flow data, the route line is  
used to display moderate and heavy traffic flow status instead of the colored bands  
on the side of the road. The route line color indicates the following conditions:  
Traffic Flow Data Update Details:  
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week  
• Continuously updated  
• Free Flow Traffic - a section of the blue route line will be bordered with a light  
green line (this may be difficult to see)  
• Moderate Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to  
orange  
• Heavy Traffic Flow - a section of the route line will change from blue to red  
• Unknown Traffic Flow - a section of the route line is blue  
22 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
The current metropolitan areas that have  
traffic coverage can be seen on  
page 140. For more current metro  
coverage information, go to  
www.acura.com/realtimetraffic. This  
link offers additional information on  
real-time information, including the  
following:  
Traffic Status Indicator  
Real-Time Traffic Display  
You can confirm the reception status of  
traffic information (traffic flow and  
incidents). The “TRF” icon indicates the  
following status:  
The navigation screen can display up-  
to-the-minute traffic information when  
available, including flow (traffic speed),  
accidents, and construction on freeways  
in more than 40 major metro areas. See  
page 140 for a list of the current U.S.  
cities that offer traffic information.  
Icon  
Status  
Traffic information is available.  
• The latest list of metro areas that have  
NavTraffic  
Flow or Incident data is not  
available.  
The display of traffic flow and incidents  
on your map screen is optional and can  
be turned On/Off by selecting the  
“Traffic” icon on the Icon bar  
(see Showing Icons on the Map on  
page 68).  
• Detailed coverage information for  
each metro area showing what roads  
have traffic speed, traffic icons, or  
both  
No traffic information available.  
•Traffic display is turned off.  
•Traffic information cannot be  
displayed on the current map  
scale.  
• An XM NavTraffic demonstration  
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)  
No traffic information available  
(Out of coverage area).  
Missing  
NOTE:  
Real-Time Traffic relies on a satellite  
signal. It will not work correctly in  
Hawaii and Alaska.  
NOTE:  
• Traffic information can be turned on  
or off. See Showing Icons on the Map  
on page 68.  
• Traffic information can be displayed  
on the 5 mile (8 km) or less map  
scale.  
Navigation System 23  
Getting Started  
Naturally, only roads with these sensors  
will show traffic information. The  
amount of flow data varies considerably  
from one city to another. This map  
display is refreshed continuously. You  
can only view traffic information in the  
city where you are located.  
• The displayed traffic flow may  
disagree with information from other  
audio or Internet-based traffic  
displays.  
• If traffic flow is not showing, verify  
that the “TRAFFIC” selection for the  
Icon Bar is ON, and that the icon  
options for traffic are both ON (see  
page 68).  
Viewing Flow Data  
Traffic flow data is displayed as colored  
bands on either side of the freeway (see  
Traffic Display Legend on page 22).  
The different colored bands represent  
the average road speeds as determined  
by “under-road sensors.”  
NOTE:  
While driving to your destination on a  
road that has traffic flow data, your  
route line color is used to display the  
traffic flow data. This means that when  
the map scale is set to one of the traffic  
scales (1/20 through 5 mile scale), your  
blue route line may appear as alternating  
orange, red, or blue segments (see  
• Traffic flow and incident icons are  
displayed on the 5 miles (8 km) or  
less map scale.  
• Not all freeways within a  
metropolitan area have traffic flow  
data (colored bands on the side of the  
freeways) - this is normal, and you  
cannot assume that a lack of data  
implies no traffic.  
Traffic Display Legend on page 22).  
• Not all cities have traffic flow  
information. See cities listed on  
page 140.  
• Due to freeway maintenance and  
construction, traffic flow may be  
available only for one side of a road,  
or be missing entirely for some  
portion of the freeway.  
NOTE:  
A blue route line segment on a freeway  
can mean one of two things:  
• The under-road sensors indicate free  
flow traffic.  
• The road has no sensors, and traffic  
conditions are unknown (they could  
be congested).  
24 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
To view incident’s details, select an  
incident from the list, and push in on the  
Interface Dial.  
Viewing Incident Reports  
Listing Traffic Incidents by Voice  
Control  
From the map screen (any scale), say  
“Display traffic incidents” or “Display  
traffic list.” The Traffic Incidents  
screen will be displayed, which includes  
the “All” and “On Route” tabs.  
Incident reports appear as small  
diamond or circle-shaped icons (see  
Traffic Display Legend on page 22 for  
examples). There are four ways to view  
traffic incidents:  
NOTE:  
The “On Route” tab can be selected  
only when you are en route.  
• By voice control, say “Display traffic  
incidents.”  
Listing Traffic Incidents from the  
INFO screen or MAP Menu  
• Select “Traffic Incidents” from the  
Select Traffic Incidents from the  
INFO screen (Main Info) or Map  
menu. The Traffic Incidents screen  
will be displayed, which includes the  
“All” and “On Route” tabs. When you  
select the “All” tab, a list of all incidents  
within the metro traffic area will be  
displayed. When you select the “On  
Route” tab, a list of all incidents on the  
current route will be displayed.  
Map menu.  
• Select “Traffic Incidents” on the  
INFO screen (Main Info).  
• Select an incident icon from the map  
screen.  
NOTE:  
When you select the “All” tab, a list of  
all incidents within the metro traffic  
area will be displayed. When you select  
the “On Route” tab, a list of all incidents  
on the current route will be displayed.  
Incidents are listed by distance from  
your current position outward in all  
directions.  
The first method is recommended  
because it works on any scale and  
requires the minimum input.  
NOTE:  
The “On Route” tab can be selected  
only when you are en route.  
Navigation System 25  
Getting Started  
NOTE:  
No Traffic Incidents  
Selecting an Incident Icon from the  
Map Screen  
If you say “Display traffic incidents” or  
select Traffic Incidents, but there are no  
incidents around your current location, the  
following screen will be displayed.  
• Incident reports can only be selected  
between the 1/2 and 1/20 mile scales.  
• Incident reports may be displayed on  
roads that have no traffic flow data  
available.  
• Freeway incident reports can lag  
behind the actual incident, or remain  
displayed after an incident has  
cleared. This is normal, and is  
dependent on the reporting agency  
and the speed at which the data is  
updated.  
Zoom in or out so that you are between  
the 1/20 and 5 mile scales. (The map  
must be on the 1/20 to 5 mile scales to  
view the incident icons.) To view the  
details of a specific incident, use the  
Interface Dial to position the cursor  
(round red circle) over the incident icon  
you are interested in. Then push in on  
the Interface Dial to view a pop-up  
box summary describing the incident.  
To see and hear the incident details,  
push in on the Interface Dial a second  
time. To return to your current position  
map screen, say or select Return. To  
continue viewing incidents in your  
“scrolled to” location, press the  
• The displayed incidents may conflict  
with information from other audio or  
Internet-based traffic information  
displays.  
CANCEL button.  
26 Navigation System  
Getting Started  
System Function Diagram  
VOICE:  
AVE)  
TION"  
Y (OR S  
"DISPLA  
CURRENT LOCA  
This diagram shows the navigation  
system features, starting at the center  
and working outward in layers. The  
navigation program starts at “Key ON,”  
and then displays the globe screen  
(blue). If OK is selected on the  
(pg. 71)  
U
VOICE: "FIND  
NEAREST..."  
ATM, ETC.  
(pg. 158)  
Disclaimer screen, the functions in the  
yellow segments of the diagram become  
available in the SETUP and INFO  
screens. The white segments of the  
diagram are available anytime, even if  
you do not select OK.  
R
The items above the map screen show  
various methods to begin driving to  
your destination (orange). You are  
provided with map/voice guidance,  
routing cautions, and a direction list.  
While driving to your destination, use  
the voice control system as much as  
possible to interact with the navigation,  
audio, and climate control systems  
(green).  
KEY  
ON  
GE  
MESSA  
A/C  
BUTTON  
(pg. 10)  
Navigation System 27  
Entering a Destination  
When you press the MENU button, the  
display changes to:  
Places (see page 34)  
Map Input (see page 46)  
The system has been programmed with  
the locations of many businesses, parks,  
hospitals, etc. This selection lets you  
search these by category, name, phone  
number, or Zagat 2007 (for restaurants).  
This selection allows you to point to a  
destination on the map using the  
Interface Dial. This allows you to  
enter a destination or address that may  
not be listed in the database.  
Intersection (see page 41)  
Today’s Destinations (see page 49)  
This selection allows you to enter the  
names of two intersecting streets in a  
city. This is useful if you know the  
general location of your destination, but  
not the exact address.  
You can enter and sort up to five  
destinations and store them in the  
Today’s Destinations list. You can then  
use the Today’s Destinations selection.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
If you press the MENU button while en  
route, the MENU screen (Route) will  
be displayed. To enter the destination,  
select the “Enter destination by” tab by  
moving the Interface Dial to the left.  
Previous Destinations (see page 45)  
If Today’s Destinations is grayed  
out, there are no Today’s Destinations  
entered.  
When you enter a destination with any  
of the available selections (except  
Address Book and Go Home), the  
last 50 destinations are saved by the  
system. Use this selection to choose a  
destination again.  
Go Home  
(see page 51)  
This selection allows you to select your  
home or a common place as a  
destination.  
Address (see page 29)  
This selection requires you to enter the  
city (and possibly the state) and the  
address that you want to go to.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
If Previous Destinations is grayed  
out, there are no Previous Destinations  
entered.  
If you have no home address entered,  
the system prompts you for one.  
Address Book  
(see page 33)  
This selection allows you to select a  
stored address. The system can store up  
to a combined total of 200 Driver 1 and  
Driver 2 addresses.  
28 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
NOTE:  
Selecting the City  
By Address  
• If you find that your city is not listed,  
This is helpful if the street runs through  
several cities, and you know what city  
includes the street. The city you are in is  
displayed on the screen. If the city you  
want is displayed on the screen, say  
“Select current city.” If your desired  
destination is in another city, say or  
enter that city.  
After you select Address from the  
MENU screen (Enter destination by),  
the display changes to:  
it may be part of a larger  
metropolitan area. Try entering the  
street first.  
• Prior to departure, you can set areas  
to avoid. The system then includes  
them in its calculations for the  
destination you have entered. See  
Edit Avoid Area on page 106.  
By Voice Control:  
Selecting the State or Province  
Say “City” on the Find address by  
screen, and the display changes to the  
Say city name screen. Say the city  
name and the searching will begin.  
The state you are in is displayed at the  
top of the screen. If your desired  
destination is in another state, select  
CHANGE STATE by moving the  
Interface Dial down.  
Tip:  
• When entering an address by voice, it  
is more efficient to say the city name  
first, then the street name.  
• When entering an address by the  
Interface Dial, it is usually easier to  
enter the street first. A city or cities  
that the street appears in will be  
displayed. For your convenience, you  
do not have to enter both city and  
street.  
The display then changes to the Select  
a state screen. Use the voice control  
system and say the name of the state, or  
rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
select the state.  
NOTE:  
To improve voice recognition when  
saying the city name, pronounce the  
syllables as clearly as possible.  
Navigation System 29  
Entering a Destination  
To enter the city name by voice spelling,  
say or select CHANGE TO SPELL  
MODE on the Say city name screen,  
and the display will change to the Enter  
city name screen.  
Say the city name by saying individual  
letters, or words that represent the  
letters, one at a time.  
The system has a talk back function. If  
your spoken letter is not recognized, the  
system will talk back to you. For  
example, if you say “E” but the system  
does not recognize the command, it will  
ask you, “Please select the number of  
the input letter from the list,” and the  
following pop-up box will appear:  
By Interface Dial:  
Select City, and the display then  
changes to the Enter city name screen.  
Use the Interface Dial to enter the  
name of the city.  
The system will display a list of city  
names, with the closest match to the  
name you entered at the top of the list.  
Select the number (1-6) of the desired  
city from the list.  
You should select a letter by saying the  
number.  
Alternatively, to improve voice  
recognition, you can say “Echo” or  
“Edward” instead of “E.” See page 16  
for a list of available words for each  
letter.  
30 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
If the system does not find an exact  
match, select LIST when you finish  
entering the name of the city. Most of  
the cities and towns for that state are  
listed.  
Say the street name by saying individual  
letters or numbers, or words that  
represent the letters, one at a time.  
Selecting the Street  
By Voice Control:  
After you have selected the city, or if  
you say “Street” on the Find address  
by screen, the display changes to the  
Say street name screen. Say the street  
name and the searching will begin.  
Listings of cities and towns in the non-  
detailed coverage area may have an  
asterisk “*” next to their names. If you  
select one, a pop-up box is displayed  
saying, “No detailed street data...”, and  
a street address cannot be entered (see  
Map Coverage on page 129). Try  
entering the street first, and then select  
the city if available.  
Select View Dest. Map and use the  
Interface Dial to select an icon,  
approximate area, or street you wish to  
choose as your destination. Otherwise, a  
central location of the city will be  
selected. If you select a point of interest  
(POI) or road in an unverified area, you  
may or may not have routing in these  
areas. See Map Overview on page 6.  
To enter the street name by voice  
spelling, say or select CHANGE TO  
SPELL MODE on the Say street  
name screen, and the display will  
change to the Enter street name  
screen.  
Navigation System 31  
Entering a Destination  
The system has a talk back function. If  
your spoken letter is not recognized, the  
system will talk back to you. For  
example, if you say “E” but the system  
does not recognize the command, it will  
ask you, “Please select the number of  
the input letter from the list,” and the  
following pop-up box will appear:  
The 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 number (1-6) of the desired  
street from the list.  
By Interface Dial:  
After you have selected the city, or if  
you selected Street in the beginning,  
the display changes to the Enter street  
name screen. Use the Interface Dial  
to enter the name of the street (like ELM  
or 42ND) that is your destination.  
To enter the name of a major highway,  
you must use the full name, including a  
hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-  
10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US-  
18). For state highways, use the two  
character state designation (CA-101).  
For county roads, use the appropriate  
designation (G-2, for example).  
Tip:  
When entering a street, you do not need  
to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the  
type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will  
automatically determine that for you,  
based on your entered city and street  
number.  
You should select a letter by saying the  
number.  
Alternatively, to improve voice  
recognition, you can say “Echo” or  
“Edward” instead of “E.” See page 16  
for a list of available words for each  
letter.  
32 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
If you did not select a city in the  
beginning, the street name you selected  
might appear in more than one city. The  
system will give you a list of cities that  
the street appears in. Select the desired  
city from the list. The system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 52).  
Entering the Street Number  
By Address Book  
After you have completed the street  
name, the display changes to the Enter  
street number screen. Use the voice  
control system and say the address  
number as a continuous string of  
numbers. For example, the address 1527  
should be spoken as “One, five, two,  
seven.” You can also use the Interface  
Dial to enter the street number.  
This selection allows you to choose a  
personal address entry for a destination.  
After you select Address Book from  
the MENU screen (Enter destination  
by), the display changes to:  
Tip:  
If the particular address you want  
cannot be found, select Map Input on  
the MENU screen (Enter destination  
by) and use the Interface Dial to select  
the appropriate location on the map  
(see By Map Input on page 46).  
Some address numbers may not be  
available on the selected street. For  
example, let’s say the individual address  
ranges for a selected street name are 1 -  
20 and 9,000 - 10,000, with an overall  
range shown on the display of 1 to  
10,000. If you try to enter a number  
outside the individual address ranges  
such as 500, the system will show this  
number as unavailable (grayed out).  
If a PIN Number has been set in  
SETUP, the system prompts you to  
enter your PIN.  
Select View Dest. Map and use the  
Interface Dial to select an icon,  
approximate area, or street you wish to  
choose as your destination. Otherwise, a  
central location of the street will be  
selected. If you select a point of interest  
(POI) or road in an unverified area, you  
may or may not have routing in these  
areas. See Map Overview on page 6.  
The system then displays a list of the  
places entered in your personal Address  
Book. Using the Interface Dial, you  
can sort the displayed addresses by  
ALL, BUSINESS, PERSONAL, or by  
other categories you may create.  
• When using the Interface Dial, the  
system only allows you to choose  
available address numbers.  
• When using voice control, the system  
beeps if you try to select an  
unavailable (grayed out) address  
number.  
Navigation System 33  
Entering a Destination  
Scroll through the list to find your  
desired destination. After you select it,  
the system then displays the Calculate  
route to screen (see Driving to Your  
Destination on page 52).  
Adding Addresses to the  
Personal Address Book  
There are three ways to enter addresses  
to the personal Address Book:  
By Places  
After you select Places from the  
MENU screen (Enter destination by),  
the display changes to:  
• Selecting New Address on the  
Select an address screen (see  
page 33).  
Tip:  
If you select New Address in the list,  
you can store a new address in the  
personal Address Book.  
• Entering them in the personal  
Address Book feature in SETUP (see  
page 95).  
• Adding them in the Address Book  
directly from the Calculate route to  
screen (see page 52).  
There are four ways to find a place or  
point of interest (POI), by Category,  
Name, Phone Number, or ZAGAT  
2007.  
NOTE:  
• Destinations chosen from the Address  
Book do not show up in Previous  
Destinations.  
Let’s assume you want to find a coffee  
shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”  
• Prior to departure, you can set areas  
to avoid. The system then includes  
them in its calculations for the  
destination you have entered. See  
Edit Avoid Area on page 106.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 156.  
• If you know the phone number of the  
coffee shop, select Phone Number,  
then enter the 10-digit number with  
area code. This is the quickest way to  
find it.  
34 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
• The second best method is to select  
Category, Restaurant, and type of  
food. After you select Place Name  
by Keyword and search method,  
enter the keyword “Bucks.” The list  
will include all restaurants that have  
the letters “bucks” anywhere in the  
name.  
Auto Service  
The subcategories are Acura Dealers,  
Honda Dealers, Gas Stations, etc.  
Finding the Place by Category  
The Category option gives you a list of  
categories or types of businesses to  
select from with the following screen:  
Banking  
The subcategories are ATM, Bank, etc.  
Community  
The subcategories are Business, City  
Hall, Civic/Community Center,  
Convention/Exhibition Center, Court  
House, Higher Education, Library, Post  
Office, and School.  
• You can try to enter “Bucks” using  
Name, but you may have to search  
through a list that might include  
Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc.  
NOTE:  
Emergency  
The subcategories are Hospital, Police  
Station, Roadside Assistance, etc.  
• Prior to departure, you can set areas  
to avoid. The system then includes  
them in its calculations for the  
destination you have entered. See  
Edit Avoid Area on page 106.  
• You can enter the desired destination  
using the voice control system. For  
information on the available voice  
commands, see Voice Command  
Index on page 156.  
Tip:  
If you are not sure of the spelling of a  
place, the best way to find it is to use the  
keyword search. Select Category,  
choose a category and subcategory  
from the menus, then select Place  
Name by Keyword, and enter the  
partial name.  
Lodging  
The subcategories are Bed & Breakfast,  
Hotel/Motel, etc.  
Leisure  
The subcategories are Amusement Park,  
Golf Course, Historical Monument,  
Marina, Movie Theater, Museum, Park/  
Recreation Area, Performing Arts,  
Sports Complex, and Tourist Attraction.  
Navigation System 35  
Entering a Destination  
Restaurant  
By voice, select the “Z” tab by saying  
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the  
line number 1-3). Alternatively, use the  
Interface Dial to first select the line  
item, and move the dial to the right to  
view the survey.  
Tip:  
When trying to find a specific  
restaurant, select the category ALL  
TYPES. Some restaurants may be  
miscategorized.  
This category is broken down into types  
of food, giving you a selection by each  
type: All Types, American, French,  
Japanese, etc.  
When you say “Question mark” or  
select the “?” tab, you can see the  
description of ratings and symbols for  
Zagat Review.  
The ZAGAT SURVEY for some  
restaurants is available in the system.  
See the INFO screen (Other), “Key to  
Zagat Ratings” for an explanation of  
these ratings (see page 90).  
NOTE:  
For information on the ratings and  
symbols for Zagat Review, you can also  
select Key to Zagat Ratings on the  
INFO screen (Other). See Key to Zagat  
Ratings on page 90.  
Say “Read List” or move the Interface  
Dial down, and the review will be read  
to you. Say OK or push in on the  
Interface Dial to display the  
Calculate route to screen.  
On the Select a place screen,  
NOTE:  
restaurants with a Zagat Rating have a  
“Z” icon at the end of the line. To list  
only restaurants with Zagat Reviews,  
say “Zagat” or select ZAGAT 2007.  
You can view the complete Zagat  
Review for a selected restaurant by  
selecting the “Z” tab.  
Scrolling through the Zagat Review is  
disabled when the vehicle is moving.  
36 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
Shopping (Retail)  
Travel  
After selecting a category, the system  
will give you the options of Place  
Name by Keyword, Sort by  
Distance to Travel, City Vicinity, or  
Place Name with the following  
screen:  
The subcategories are All Shopping,  
Accessories/Jewelry, Auto Parts &  
Electronics, Books/Music/Video,  
Clothing, Groceries, Home  
Improvement, Mall/Department Store,  
Office Supplies/Electronics, Pharmacy/  
Drug Store, Pet Food/Supplies, Sewing/  
Linen, Shoes/Bags, Sporting Goods, and  
Toys/Arts/Crafts.  
The subcategories are Airport,  
Automobile Club, Bed & Breakfast, Bus  
Station, Camping, Commuter Rail  
Station, Ferry Terminal, Hotel/Motel,  
Named Place, Park & Ride, Parking  
Garage/House, Parking Lot, Rental Car  
Agency, Resort, Rest Area, Ski Area,  
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Information,  
Train Station, Travel Agency, Truck  
Stop/Plaza.  
Tip:  
Advanced  
When trying to find a specific shopping  
store, select the category ALL  
SHOPPING. Some stores may not be in  
the right category.  
If you do not find the category or  
subcategory you need in the other  
options, you can find the categories with  
a keyword. When you select this option,  
the display changes to the Enter  
keyword for category screen. Enter the  
keyword using the Interface Dial.  
When the system finds the categories  
with the keyword you entered, the  
display changes to the Select a  
category screen. Select the desired  
category.  
Navigation System 37  
Entering a Destination  
If you select the Sort by Distance to  
Travel option, the Enter keyword for  
place screen appears. Enter the  
keyword using the Interface Dial. If  
the system does not find an exact match,  
select LIST when you finish entering  
the keyword. The system starts  
Place Name by Keyword  
Sort by Distance to Travel  
If you do not know the exact name of  
the destination, you can find the place  
with a keyword. When you select this  
option, the display changes to:  
When you select this option, the system  
gives you a list of all the places in the  
subcategory. This list is arranged by  
distance from your current location,  
with the closest at the top of the list.  
searching for places that match the  
entered keyword. If 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 City Vicinity option,  
the Enter city name screen appears.  
Enter the name of the city using the  
Interface Dial. The system will  
display a list of city names, with the  
closest match to the name you entered at  
the top of the list. Select your desired  
city name from the list. Once you have  
selected your desired city name, the  
Enter keyword for place screen  
appears. Enter the keyword using the  
Interface Dial to specify the desired  
place.  
You can find your destination with a  
keyword using the Sort by Distance  
to Travel option or City Vicinity  
option.  
The distance and direction to the  
destination at the top of the list are  
shown in the screen. The distance  
shown is straight line distance (as the  
crow flies), not driving distance. Say or  
select the number (1-4) of the desired  
destination from the list.  
Once you select a place, the system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 52).  
Once you select a place, the system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 52).  
38 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
City Vicinity  
Place Name  
Finding the Place by Phone  
Number  
The system allows you to find points of  
interest in the vicinity of the city you  
entered. When you select this option,  
the display changes to Enter city name  
screen. Enter the name of the city using  
the Interface Dial. If the system does  
not find an exact match, select LIST  
when you finish entering the name of  
the city. Select a desired city from the  
list.  
When you select this option, the display  
changes to Enter a place name screen.  
Enter your selection, using the  
Interface Dial.  
The Phone Number option allows  
you to select a destination by its  
telephone number. Only telephone  
numbers stored in the system under the  
Places (of business) option are  
recognized. The system does not contain  
residential telephone numbers, or  
numbers you may have entered in your  
personal Address Book.  
Once you select a place, the system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 52).  
Finding the Place by Name  
Once you have selected the city, the  
display changes to Enter a place name  
screen. Enter the name of the place  
using the Interface Dial.  
The Name option allows you to enter  
the name of a business, and then shows  
you a list of businesses with the same or  
similar names to select from. Use the  
name option only if you know the exact  
spelling of the place. If unsure, use the  
Category option.  
Tip:  
If you know the phone number of a point  
of interest (POI), its uniqueness makes it  
the fastest entry method. When using the  
voice control system, the entry should be  
spoken as a continuous string of  
numbers. For example, the telephone  
number (310) 555-4000 should be  
spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five,  
five, four, zero, zero, zero.”  
Once you select a place, the system then  
displays the Calculate route to screen  
(see Driving to Your Destination on  
page 52).  
Navigation System 39  
Entering a Destination  
Cost - When you select Cost, the  
restaurant will be listed by the average  
cost of a meal (including drink and tip).  
NOTE:  
Finding the Place by Zagat 2007  
• Not every type of food is listed in each  
metro area or neighborhood. Only  
types of foods that are available in  
those areas will be listed.  
• For details on the ratings and  
symbols, say “Question mark” or  
select the “?” tab using the  
Interface Dial, or see Key to Zagat  
Ratings on page 90.  
The ZAGAT 2007 option allows you to  
find a restaurant by the Zagat Rating  
information. The system lets you select  
the metro area, neighborhood, and food  
type to search the restaurant you like.  
After you select the food type, the  
following display appears:  
When you select a sorting method, the  
list of restaurants will appear.  
You can see the survey for a listed item  
by selecting the “Z” tab, or by saying  
“Zagat list number X” (where X is the  
number 1-3).  
Name - When you select Name, the  
restaurants will be listed by alphabetical  
order.  
Once you select a restaurant, the system  
then displays the Calculate route to  
screen (see Driving to Your Destination  
on page 52).  
Food, Decor, Service - When you  
select Food, Decor, or Service, the  
restaurant will be listed by rating value.  
40 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
NOTE:  
Selecting the City  
By Intersection  
• If you find that your city is not listed,  
This is helpful if the street runs through  
several cities, and you know what city  
includes the street. The city you are in is  
displayed on the screen. If the city you  
want is displayed on the screen, say  
“Select current city.” If your desired  
destination is in another city, say or  
enter another city.  
After you select Intersection from the  
MENU screen (Enter destination by),  
the display changes to:  
it may be part of a larger  
metropolitan area. Try entering the  
street first.  
• Prior to departure, you can set areas  
to avoid. The system then includes  
them in its calculations for the  
destination you have entered. See  
Edit Avoid Area on page 106.  
By Voice Control:  
Selecting the State or Province  
Say “City” on the Find intersection by  
screen, and the display changes to the  
Say city name screen. Say the city  
name and searching will begin.  
The state you are in is displayed at the  
top of the screen. If your desired  
destination is in another state, select  
CHANGE STATE by moving the  
Interface Dial down.  
Tip:  
When entering an address, it is usually  
easier to enter the street first. A city or  
cities that the street appears in will be  
displayed. For your convenience, you  
do not have to enter both city and street.  
The display then changes to the Select  
a state screen. Use the voice control  
system and say the name of the state, or  
rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
select the state.  
Navigation System 41  
Entering a Destination  
To enter the city name by voice spelling,  
say or select CHANGE TO SPELL  
MODE on the Say city name screen,  
and the display will change to the Enter  
city name screen.  
Say the city name by saying individual  
letters, or words that represent the  
letters, one at a time.  
The system has a talk back function. If  
your spoken letter is not recognized, the  
system will talk back to you. For  
example, if you say “E” but the system  
does not recognize the command, it will  
ask you, “Please select the number of  
the input letter from the list,” and the  
following pop-up box will appear:  
By Interface Dial:  
Select City, and the display then  
changes to the Enter city name screen.  
Use the Interface Dial to enter the  
name of the city.  
The system will display a list of city  
names, with the closest match to the  
name you entered at the top of the list.  
Select the number (1-6) of the desired  
city from the list.  
You should select a letter by saying the  
number.  
Alternatively, to improve voice  
recognition, you can say “Echo” or  
“Edward” instead of “E.”  
See page 16 for a list of available words  
for each letter.  
42 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
If the system does not find an exact  
match, select LIST when you finish  
entering the name of the city. Most of  
the cities and towns for that state are  
listed.  
Say the street name by saying individual  
letters or numbers, or words that  
represent the letters, one at a time.  
Selecting the Street  
By Voice Control:  
After you have selected the city, or if  
you say “Street” on the Find  
intersection by screen, the display  
changes to the Say street name screen.  
Say the street name and the searching  
will begin.  
Listings of cities and towns in the non-  
detailed coverage area may have an  
asterisk “*” next to their names. If you  
select one, a pop-up box is displayed  
saying, “No detailed street data...”, and  
a street address cannot be entered (see  
Map Coverage on page 129).  
After you have completed the first  
name, the display changes to the Say  
intersecting street screen. Say the  
name of the other intersecting street.  
Select View Dest. Map and use the  
Interface Dial to select an icon,  
approximate area, or street you wish to  
choose as your destination. Otherwise, a  
central location of the city will be  
selected. If you select a point of interest  
(POI) or road in an unverified area, you  
may or may not have routing in these  
areas. See Map Overview on page 6.  
To enter the street name by voice  
spelling, say or select CHANGE TO  
SPELL MODE on the Say street  
name screen, and the display will  
change to the Enter street name  
screen.  
Navigation System 43  
Entering a Destination  
The system has a talk back function. If  
your spoken letter is not recognized, the  
system will talk back to you. For  
example, if you say “E” but the system  
does not recognize the command, it will  
ask you, “Please select the number of  
the input letter from the list,” and the  
following pop-up box will appear:  
The 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 number (1-6) of the desired  
street from the list.  
By Interface Dial:  
After you have selected the city, or if  
you select Street in the beginning, the  
display changes to the Enter street  
name screen. Use the Interface Dial  
to enter one of the names (like ELM or  
42ND) of the intersecting streets.  
To enter the name of a major highway,  
you must use the full name, including a  
hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-  
10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US-  
18). For state highways, use the two  
character state designation (CA-101).  
For county roads, use the appropriate  
designation (G-2, for example).  
After you have completed the first street  
name, the display changes to the Enter  
intersecting street screen.  
Enter the name of the other intersecting  
street by saying the item number, or  
selecting the item number using the  
Interface Dial.  
Tip:  
When entering a street, you do not need  
to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the  
type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will  
automatically determine that for you.  
You should select a letter by saying the  
number.  
Alternatively, to improve voice  
recognition, you can say “Echo” or  
“Edward” instead of “E.”  
See page 16 for a list of available words  
for each letter.  
44 Navigation System  
Entering a Destination  
If 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 screen. The system will  
give you a list of cities that the  
intersection appears in. Select the  
desired city from the list. If more than  
one intersection appears in the city,  
select the desired intersection from the  
Select an intersection screen. The  
system then displays the Calculate  
route to screen (see Driving to Your  
Destination on page 52).  
Select View Dest. Map and use the  
Interface Dial to select an icon,  
By Previous Destinations  
Every time you route to a destination,  
that destination is saved by the system.  
Up to 50 destinations can be stored.  
Select Previous Destinations from  
the MENU screen (Enter destination  
by) to choose one of those destinations.  
approximate area, or street you wish to  
choose as your destination. Otherwise, a  
central location of the street will be  
selected. If you select a point of interest  
(POI) or road in an unverified area, you  
may or may not have routing in these  
areas. See Map Overview on page 6.  
After you select Previous  
Destinations, the display lists the last  
50 destinations entered, with the most  
recent appearing first.  
Tip:  
If the particular intersection you want  
cannot be found, select Map Input and  
use the Interface Dial to select the  
appropriate location on the map (see By  
Map Input on page 46).  
NOTE:  
• If Previous Destinations is  
grayed out, there are no Previous  
Destinations entered.  
Navigation System 45  
Entering a Destination  
• When finishing a “Today’s  
Showing the Map of Current  
Position  
The Current Position selection  
assumes that you are looking for a  
destination in the immediate area. The  
display changes to:  
By Map Input  
After you select Map Input from the  
MENU screen (Enter destination by),  
the display changes to:  
Destinations” trip, the Today’s  
Destinations list entries are stored to  
this list, beginning with the date (e.g.,  
item 1 shown on the previous screen).  
• Because both the Home and personal  
Address Book list can be protected by  
a PIN, they do not show up in the  
previous destination list.  
Scroll through the list and say the line  
number (1-6) of the destination, or  
select the desired destination you want.  
Once you select the desired destination,  
the system then displays the Calculate  
route to screen (see Driving to Your  
Destination on page 52).  
NOTE:  
• Prior to departure, you can set areas  
to avoid. The system then includes  
them in its calculations for the  
destination you have entered. See  
Edit Avoid Area on page 106.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 156.  
The red arrow indicates your vehicle  
position. Find your desired destination  
by moving the Interface Dial left,  
right, up, or down. The map and  
crosshairs will move in the same  
direction.  
NOTE:  
• Prior to departure, you can set areas  
to avoid. The system then includes  
them in its calculations for the  
destination you have entered. See  
Edit Avoid Area on page 106.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 156.  
The yellow box indicates the area you  
will see when you click on the current  
map with the Interface Dial. The scale  
will decrease each time you push in on  
the Interface Dial, until Select a  
destination appears at the top of the  
screen.  
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Entering a Destination  
If desired, rotate the Interface Dial  
knob to change the map scale. When you  
have the crosshairs in the desired icon,  
map feature, or road, push in on the  
Interface Dial. The address of the  
location will appear at the top of the  
screen.  
If you select a single icon or road  
segment within the target mark, the  
following screen appears. Select Set as  
Dest. to calculate a route to the selected  
destination.  
Showing the Map of City  
With the City selection, the display  
changes to the Enter city name screen.  
When you have entered the desired city,  
the display changes to a map. The  
starting location will be the central  
position in the selected city.  
NOTE:  
The selected icon or road segment is  
displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or  
less map scale.  
See Showing the Map of Current  
Position on page 46 for instructions on  
finding and entering your desired  
destination.  
If this is the desired address, push in on  
the Interface Dial again. If not, use the  
Interface Dial to reposition the  
crosshairs, then push in on the  
Interface Dial again to display the new  
address.  
If you select multiple icons within the  
cursor radius, the following screen  
appears. Select an item from the list.  
Then select OK to calculate a route to  
the selected destination.  
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Entering a Destination  
Use the Interface Dial to move the  
crosshairs to the area of the state close  
to your intended destination. If desired,  
rotate the Interface Dial knob to  
change the map scale. When you have  
the crosshairs in the desired area, push  
in on the Interface Dial. The address  
of the location you have selected will  
appear at the top of the screen.  
If this is the desired address, push in on  
the Interface Dial again. If not, use the  
Interface Dial to reposition the  
crosshairs, then push in on the  
Interface Dial again to display the new  
address.  
Showing the Map of State  
With the State selection, the display  
changes to the Select a state screen.  
After you select the desired state, the  
display changes to a map of the state,  
with the crosshairs located near the  
middle.  
If you selected a single icon or road  
segment, select Set as Dest. to  
calculate a route to the selected  
destination. If you selected multiple  
icons within the cursor radius, select an  
item from the list. Then select OK to  
calculate a route to the selected  
destination.  
The yellow box indicates the area you  
will see when you click on the current  
map with the Interface Dial. The scale  
will decrease each time you push in on  
the Interface Dial, until Select a  
destination appears at the top of the  
screen.  
NOTE:  
The selected icon or road segment is  
displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or  
less map scale.  
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Entering a Destination  
If desired, rotate the Interface Dial  
knob to change the map scale. When  
you have the crosshairs on the desired  
icon, map feature, or road, push in on  
the Interface Dial. The address of the  
location you have selected will appear at  
the top of the screen.  
Showing the Map of Continental  
USA  
With the Continental USA selection,  
the display changes to:  
By Today’s Destinations  
You can create a “trip” by combining up  
to five destinations previously selected  
on the Calculate route to screen.  
Select Today’s Destinations from  
the MENU screen (Enter destination  
by) and the display changes to:  
NOTE:  
The selected icon or road segment is  
displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or  
less map scale.  
If this is the desired address, push in on  
the Interface Dial again. If not, use the  
Interface Dial to reposition the  
crosshairs, then push in on the  
Interface Dial again to display the new  
address.  
The yellow box indicates the area you  
will see when you click on the current  
map with the Interface Dial. The scale  
will decrease each time you push in on  
the Interface Dial, until Select a  
destination appears at the top of the  
screen.  
NOTE:  
If you selected a single icon or road  
segment, select Set as Dest. to  
calculate a route to the selected  
destination. If you selected multiple  
icons within the cursor radius, select an  
item from the list. Then select OK to  
calculate a route to the selected  
destination.  
If Today’s Destinations is grayed  
out, there are no Today’s Destinations  
entered.  
Use the Interface Dial to move the  
crosshairs to the area of the country  
close to your intended destination. Then  
push in on the Interface Dial.  
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Entering a Destination  
The display then changes to show you  
all the current entries on the Today’s  
Destinations list. Select DONE to return  
to the MENU screen (Enter  
Editing Today’s Destinations List  
Adding Destinations to the List  
If you change your plans, you can  
modify the Today’s Destinations list  
order by distance, or by order of entry.  
After you have used any of the other  
selections from the MENU screen  
(Enter destination by) to select a  
destination, the display changes to:  
destination by).  
Say or select Sort by Entry to sort the  
list by the entry order, and say or select  
Sort by Distance to sort the list by the  
distance order. To delete a destination,  
say or select DELETE and the display  
changes to Select a destination to  
delete screen. Select the destination to  
delete. Say or select DONE to perform  
the deletion, and the display returns to  
the previous screen. To cancel the  
The system automatically sorts the  
destinations stored in the Today’s  
Destinations list for the best path.  
deletion, press the CANCEL button.  
To add this to the Today’s Destinations  
list, select ADD TO Today’s Dest.  
NOTE:  
For information on the available voice  
commands, see Voice Command Index  
on page 156.  
NOTE:  
If the displayed list shows your plans,  
select the first destination. The system  
will guide you to the destination  
according to the order of the list. When  
you reach the destination, it will be  
automatically removed from the list.  
If ADD TO Today’s Dest. is grayed  
out, the Today’s Destinations list is  
already full (five destinations have been  
stored).  
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Entering a Destination  
NOTE:  
When finishing a “Today’s  
NOTE:  
By Go Home  
• To edit Home Address, see Home  
Address in System Setup on page 98.  
• Prior to departure, you can set areas  
to avoid. The system then includes  
them in its calculations for the  
destination you have entered. See  
Edit Avoid Area on page 106.  
• PINs are optional. If you choose to  
use a PIN, make sure you remember  
it. If you forget your PIN, your dealer  
will have to reset it for you.  
• If a PIN is desired, enter it using the  
Personal preference PIN number  
feature in SETUP. See page 99 for  
information on entering your PIN  
number.  
Selecting Go Home from the MENU  
screen (Enter destination by) takes  
you home or to a frequently used  
address you have chosen. The displayed  
address will correspond to which  
Remote Keyless Entry (Driver 1, Driver  
2) is being used.  
Destinations” trip, the Today’s  
Destinations list entries are stored to  
the Previous Destinations list,  
beginning with the date (e.g., item 1  
shown below). This entry contains all  
the destinations that were included in  
the Today’s Destinations itinerary. This  
allows you to reselect the entire Today’s  
Destinations content at a later date.  
If a PIN Number has been set, the  
system prompts you to enter your PIN.  
Say or enter your PIN, and the system  
will then display the Calculate route to  
screen (see Driving to Your Destination  
on page 52).  
If a PIN Number has not been set, the  
system displays the Calculate route to  
screen after you select Go Home (see  
Driving to Your Destination on  
page 52).  
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Driving to Your Destination  
Further selections from the Calculate  
route to screen include:  
Driving to Your Destination  
A route typically has three phases.  
Calculate Route to Screen  
• Initial route calculation (Calculate  
route to screen) (see page 52).  
ADD TO Address Book  
Allows you to add the destination to  
your Address Book. See By Address  
Book on page 33.  
• Change the route while en route  
(see page 74).  
• Resume the route when restarting the  
engine (see Continue Trip Screen on  
page 78).  
NOTE:  
If EDIT Address Book is displayed,  
the destination is already stored in your  
Address Book. You can edit the address  
in your Address Book by selecting this  
button. For information on editing your  
Address Book, see Address Book on  
page 95.  
Say or select OK. The system calculates  
the route using the method shown on the  
screen (see Map Screen on page 55).  
NOTE:  
• Prior to departure, you can set areas  
to avoid. The system then includes  
them in its calculations for the  
destination you have entered. See  
Edit Avoid Area on page 106.  
• For information on the available  
voice commands, see Voice  
Command Index on page 156.  
ADD TO Today’s Destinations  
Allows you to add the destination to  
your Today’s Destinations list. See By  
Today’s Destinations on page 49.  
NOTE:  
If the button is grayed out, the Today’s  
Destinations list is already full (five  
destinations have been stored).  
CALL  
Dials the number on the screen when  
available. See Bluetooth®  
HandsFreeLink® on page 18.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
• “Direct Route” (the factory default) is  
the route that is the quickest (least  
time) and is usually the best choice. If  
you choose any other method, it  
becomes the new default for all future  
routing. Make sure to check the  
The generated route may not be the  
route you would choose. For safety  
reasons, the system generally applies the  
following rules to your route:  
Changing the Routing  
Method  
The system lets you select the way you  
want to drive to your destination. Before  
selecting OK to calculate a route, you  
can change the routing method by  
moving the Interface Dial down. The  
route choices will appear in the address  
box.  
• It tries to avoid shortcuts through  
residential areas.  
routing method if the displayed route  
is not what you expected to see.  
• Right turns are favored over left turns  
or U-turns.  
• “Easy Route” produces a route with  
the least turns.  
• Restricted turns (turns that cannot be  
made during certain hours) are not  
used for routing.  
NOTE:  
• “Maximize Freeways,” “Minimize  
Freeways,” and “Minimize Toll  
Roads” are also available.  
When you are en route and want to  
change the routing method, press the  
MENU button, and select Change  
Method on the MENU screen (Route).  
NOTE:  
• If the keyless remotes are unlinked  
(guest mode), changes to the routing  
method are not saved.  
• If the trip is greater than 100 miles,  
then “Minimize Freeways” and  
“Minimize Toll Roads” may be  
grayed out. This is normal.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
• It may take several minutes (the  
system displays an hourglass while it  
is calculating) to show all route  
methods, and it is not unusual for the  
different methods to pick the same  
route. Voice commands cannot be  
used while the system is calculating.  
• If the trip is greater than 100 miles,  
then “Minimize Toll Roads” and  
“Minimize Freeways” may be grayed  
out. This is normal.  
After calculating the route with the new  
method, the system displays a map of  
your current location. The calculated  
route will be highlighted as a blue line,  
and a voice prompt will tell you how to  
proceed along the highlighted route.  
Push in on the Interface Dial and  
select Voice to have the guidance  
repeated.  
Viewing the Routes  
Selecting View Routes on the  
Calculate route to screen allows you to  
scroll through and view the various  
routes (Direct, Easy, Maximize  
Freeways, etc.) to your destination. If  
you select View Routes, the display  
allows you to see the distance and time  
to go for each route.  
Based on the route data, you can change  
the routing method by rotating the  
Interface Dial knob. Once you  
confirm your selection, say the number  
of the desired routing method or push in  
on the Interface Dial.  
NOTE:  
Distances and times shown for each  
method are approximate.  
NOTE:  
• You may only view routes as shown  
above from the Calculate route to  
screen.  
• The selected route method and  
pertinent details are shown at the top  
of the screen.  
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Driving to Your Destination  
Viewing the Destination Map  
Map Screen  
Selecting View Dest. Map displays a  
map of the destination vicinity. Press the  
CANCEL or NAVI BACK button to  
return. You can view the destination  
map anytime while en route by saying,  
“Display destination map.”  
When you select OK on the Calculate  
route to screen, the map screen  
appears, showing your highlighted route  
in real time.  
Route Line  
When driving to a destination on  
verified roads in a metropolitan area, the  
route line is displayed as a blue line.  
When driving in rural areas on  
“Vector line” (unverified routing off)  
unverified streets (light brown color),  
the route line changes to either a blue  
dotted “vector line” pointing to your  
destination, or a blue-pink line. See  
Unverified Area Routing on page 102  
for a detailed explanation of how to  
enable unverified routing, and the  
related cautions and disclaimers.  
NOTE:  
• You can always view the entire route  
by simply saying, “Display entire  
route.”  
Blue-pink unverified route line  
(unverified routing on)  
• When your route line uses streets that  
display traffic information, the route  
line may consist of orange or red  
segments. This is normal. See Traffic  
Display Legend on page 22, and  
Viewing Flow Data on page 24.  
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