Acura 2011 MDX Navigation System User Manual

Navigation System 1
Table of Contents
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
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
Screen ........................................... 15
Selecting an Item in a List ............... 15
Entering Information ....................... 16
System Start-up................................ 18
System Language Selection............. 18
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
........... 19
Map Screen Legend ......................... 20
Map Screen Description .................. 21
Zoom In/Out.........................................21
Map Scrolling ......................................21
Displaying Current Location ........... 21
Traffic Display Legend.................... 22
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™...... 23
Traffic Status Indicator........................23
Viewing Flow Data..............................24
Viewing Incident Reports ....................25
System Function Diagram ............... 27
Entering a Destination................. 28
By Address ...................................... 29
Selecting the State or Province............29
Selecting the ZIP Code ........................30
Selecting the City.................................30
Selecting the Street ..............................32
Entering the Street Number.................34
By Address Book............................. 34
Adding Addresses to the Personal
Address Book ...................................35
By Previous Destination.................. 35
By Place Name ................................ 36
By Place Category ........................... 37
Subcategories ......................................38
Place Name..........................................41
City Vicinity.........................................41
Sort by Distance to Travel...................41
Search by Keyword..............................42
By Place Phone Number.................. 43
By ZAGAT
®
2010........................... 43
By Coordinate.................................. 44
By Intersection................................. 46
By Map Input................................... 46
Showing the Map of Current
Position............................................47
Showing the Map of City .....................48
Showing the Map of State....................49
Showing the Map of Continental USA
and Canada......................................50
By Go Home 1 or 2 ..........................51
Driving to Your Destination ........52
Driving to Your Destination.............52
Calculate Route to Screen ................52
Changing the Route Preference...........53
Viewing the Routes ..............................53
Viewing the Destination Map ..............54
Map Screen.......................................54
Route Line............................................54
Voice Guidance Prompts.....................55
Map Screen Legend.............................56
Guidance Screen...............................57
Guidance Screen Legend.....................57
Distance and Time to Destination ....58
Map Menu ........................................58
Guidance Menu ................................59
Directions ............................................59
Exit Info.
(Freeway Exit Information) .............60
Guidance Mode ...................................61
Map Information...............................61
Showing Icons on the Map ..................62
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2011 MDX

Acura 2011 MDX Navigation System Specifications

General

Brand	Acura
Model	2011 MDX Navigation System
Category	Car Navigation system
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Navigation System

Manual Overview and System Introduction

Provides an overview of the manual sections and the navigation system's basic function and components.

Safety and Accessory Precautions

Details important safety information for driving and precautions regarding electronic accessories affecting GPS.

Map Overview and Street Types

Introduces the map display, current street indication, and the difference between verified and unverified streets.

Getting Started with Navigation

System Controls and Interface Dial Operation

Explains the function of various system control buttons and the Interface Dial for navigation.

Voice Control System Basics

Introduces the voice control system, its buttons, and basic operation for hands-free control.

Selecting Items and Entering Information

Details how to select items from lists or screens and enter information using voice or the interface dial.

System Start-up and Language Selection

Describes the system boot process, disclaimer screen, and how to select the system language.

Map Screen Legend and Description

Explains map symbols, icons, street types, and screen elements like zoom and scrolling.

Traffic Information Features

Details traffic display legends, icons, flow data, and incident reports for real-time traffic information.

Entering a Destination

Destination Menu Options and By Address Entry

Outlines menu options for destinations and details the process of entering an address.

Selecting City, State, and Street for Destination

Explains how to select the state, city, and street for a destination entry.

Address Book and Previous Destinations

Details how to use the address book and select from previous destinations.

Searching by Place Name, Category, and Phone Number

Describes methods to find destinations by name, category, or phone number.

Using Map Input and Current Position for Destination

Explains how to select a destination directly from the map or by using the current position.

Go Home Destination Setup

Details how to set and navigate to Home Address 1 or Home Address 2.

Driving to Your Destination

Route Calculation and Preference Settings

Covers route calculation, changing route preferences, and viewing available routes.

Map and Guidance Screen Features

Explains map screen elements, route lines, voice guidance prompts, and guidance screen layout.

Navigation System Legends and Icons

Details map screen legends, icons for landmarks, traffic, weather, and incidents.

Route Management and Waypoints

Covers handling off-route situations, traffic rerouting, changing routes, and adding waypoints.

Destination List Management and Editing

Explains how to manage the destination list, including adding, deleting, and reordering entries.

System Setup and Customization

Display Settings: Brightness, Contrast, and Color

Details how to adjust screen brightness, contrast, black level, and map/menu colors.

Personal Information and Address Book Management

Covers managing personal information, address book entries, PINs, and home addresses.

Routing and Guidance Configuration

Explains rerouting options, unverified area routing, traffic rerouting, and avoid area settings.

Clock, Vehicle, and Display Mode Settings

Covers clock adjustments, vehicle settings like off-road tracking, and display mode switching.

System Initialization and Security Codes

Details system initialization, security code entry, and GPS acquisition.

Database and System Limitations

Discusses limitations related to GPS reception, system operation, and database accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

Common Navigation and Voice Operation Issues

Addresses frequent questions about map display, voice commands, and address entry problems.

Traffic and Routing Guidance FAQs

Answers common questions related to traffic information, rerouting, and guidance accuracy.

Troubleshooting Common Error Messages

Provides solutions for common screen error messages encountered during system operation.

Voice Command Index

Global and Navigation Command Categories

Lists general commands and navigation-specific commands usable with the voice control system.

Map Display and Scale Control Commands

Details voice commands for controlling map display elements and map scale.

Place Finding and Route Guidance Commands

Lists voice commands for finding places and for route guidance during navigation.

Audio and Climate Control Voice Commands

Provides voice commands for managing audio playback and climate control settings.

Media Playback and Setup Commands

Lists voice commands for disc, HDD, USB, iPod, and various system setup functions.