Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual

Muting Logic

Whenever the navigation system is giving guidance,
front speakers are muted. When the voice control sys-
tem is being used, all of the speakers are muted.
When using On-Star, both the audio system and the

navigation system are muted, and the voice control

switch (TALK and BACK buttons) is disabled.

Voice Control Limitations

Before assuming that a voice control complaint is hard-

ware related, ensure that the voice control system is be-
ing operated correctly (see "Voice recognition does not
work", page

23-35)

LCD Display Unit Limitations

• In cold temperatures, the display may stay dark for the

first 2 or 3 minutes until it warms up.

• When the display is too hot because of direct summer

sunlight, it will remain dark until the temperature
drops.

• When the humidity is high and the interior tempera-

ture is low, the display may appear cloudy. The dis-

play will clear up after some use.

• Fingerprints on the touch panel may sometimes be

noticeable because of the panel's low-reflection coat-
ing. When cleaning the panel, wipe it gently with a
soft cloth. To avoid scratching the panel, do not rub

too hard, or use abrasive cleaners or shop towels.

• The touch panel is an infrared system, so there is no

need to press hard. If a touch switch does not function
immediately, shift your finger slightly, and touch it
again.

Note: Input may be affected by direct sunlight.

Symptom Duplication

• When the symptom can be duplicated, follow the self-

diagnostic procedures and the appropriate trou-
bleshooting procedures.

• When the symptom does not reappear or only reap-

pears intermittently, ask the customer about the condi-

tions when the symptom occured.

-Try to establish if outside interference may have

been the cause.

-Try to duplicate the symptom under the same condi-

tions the customer was experiencing.

-Vibration, temperature extremes, and moisture (dew,

humidity) are factors that are difficult to duplicate.

- Inspect the vehicle for after-market electronic devices

(vehicle locators, amps, radar detectors, etc) that
may be hidden.

Service Precautions

• Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have

the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation
system, and write down the frequencies for the radio's

preset buttons.

• When the battery is disconnected, the internal GPS

clock is reset to "0:00". The clock will reset to the cor-

rect time after the system finishes GPS initialization.

• After reconnecting the battery, you have to wait to get

the initial signal from the satellite, which may take from

10 to 45 minutes. Follow the instructions on the screen.

• After reconnecting the battery, do the power window

control unit resetting procedure.

• Before returning the vehicle to the customer, enter the

radio code, then enter the customer's radio station
presets, and set the clock. Do the engine control mod-
ule (PCM) idle learn procedure.

After Servicing-Map Matching

• Park the vehicle in an area where the GPS satellite sig-

nals will be unobstructed. Make sure the GPS indica-

tor on the map screen is green.

• Drive the vehicle 1 mile before entering a destination

and confirm the road being used is displayed at the
bottom of the screen (map matched).

• Enter the dealer address and confirm the system

routes and performs normally.

• Clear any previous destinations that may have been

entered for testing purposes.

Obtaining A Navigation DVD

If the navigation DVD is lost or damaged, or you need a

yearly update DVD, you have 2 ways to purchase one.
You can either call (888) 549-3798, or order on-line at
www.Acura.com.

Both methods require a credit card. The DVD for this
model has an orange label, and cannot be ordered

through the parts system. The following DVDs will not
work in this navigation system:
• Earlier model Acura Navigation DVDs (black label)
• Map software programs manufactured by other com-

panies

• DVD movies, or DVDs containing audio recordings

Update DVDs are available for purchase usually in the

fall of each year. They may contain the following:
• Enhanced map and Points of interest (POD coverage

• Fixes for minor software bugs
• Additional features

Note: Update is of course optional, and there is no pro-

gram to provide free DVDs containing yearly mapping

updates.

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