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2018 Acura MDX Owners Manual - Routing



Routing

After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.

Map Legend

Turn-by-Turn Directions

Shows a more detailed view of the next maneuver on the multi-information display. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to bypass the display.

Distance to next maneuver

Upcoming maneuver

Current route

Taking a Detour

You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure or other obstacle. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

  1. When en route, press the MENU button.
  2. Select Detour. The system attempts to calculate a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km) while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a surface street.

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™*

View traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can also route around congestion or incidents when you have a destination set. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. Available in the U.S. only.

  1. From the map screen, press the interface dial. Select Map/Route. Select Traffic Incidents.
  2. A list of incidents on your route appears. Select the incident you want to avoid.
  3. Select Avoid. Repeat as necessary to select other incidents.
  4. Select Recalculate Route.

*Requires AcuraLink subscription.

Canceling Your Route

You can cancel your route at any time.

  1. When en route, press the MENU button.
  2. Select Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the map screen returns.
Related topics:
  • Basic Navigation Operation
  • Entering a Destination
  • Voice Command Index

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