NAVIGATION
Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system using voice commands or the system controls.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to give voice commands. For a full list of navigation voice commands, see page 158.
- Hang-Up/Back button: Press to cancel a command or operation.
- Talk button: Press to say navigation commands from the Voice Portal screen.
Talk Button Tips
- When using the Talk button, wait for the beep before saying a command.
- To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.
- Speak in a clear, natural voice.
- The system recognizes only the commands in the Voice Command Index (see page 158).
- Reduce all background noise.
- Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
- Close the windows and moonroof.
NAVIGATION*
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.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do so.
*if equipped
Navigation Display and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
- NAV button: Display the map screen or directions when en route.
- INFO button: Select items such as traffic incidents and AcuraLink messages.
- BACK button: Go back to the previous display.
- MENU button: Enter destination information.
- Brightness button: Change screen brightness. Use the interface dial to make adjustments.
Interface dial (from the map screen): Rotate to zoom in or out of the map. Press to display the map menu. Rotate and press to make and enter selections.
- GPS signal strength
- Traffic incident icon*
- Traffic status*
- Traffic flow*
- Current map scale
- Current vehicle position
- Map orientation
- Current street
- Landmark icon
*subscription feature
SETTINGS button: Choose Navi Settings.
System Guidance Volume
Adjust the navigation system guidance volume. This does not affect audio or Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® volume, which is controlled by the volume knob. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
- From the map screen, press the interface dial to display the Map Menu.
- Select Guidance Volume.
- Adjust the volume to your preferred level.
- Press BACK to exit the menu.
Voice Prompt
Turn the voice prompt feature on or off. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
- Press SETTINGS.
- Select System Settings.
- Select Voice Reco.
- Select Off or On.
- ON: Provides voice prompts.
- OFF: Voice prompts are disabled.
Entering a Destination
Use several methods to enter a destination.
Home Address
Store your home address in the system so you can easily route to it. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
- Press SETTINGS.
- Select Navi Settings.
- Select Personal Info.
- Select Edit Go Home.
- Enter the address and select OK.
When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk button and say “Navigation” and then “Go home” at any time. You can also select Go Home from the destination menu.
Street Address
Enter a street address using voice commands (U.S. models only). Press the Talk button to enter the Voice Portal screen.
You can also enter the address manually when the vehicle is stopped. While on the map screen, press MENU and use the interface dial to select Address. Follow the prompts.
- From the Voice Portal screen, say “Navigation” and then “Address.”
- The system prompts you to say the entire address. For example, say “1-2-3-4 Main Street, Los Angeles, California.”
- The system interprets the address by state, city, street, and address number. If necessary, you may have to clarify similar matches.
- Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
