GPS Initialization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: You must park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the sky

Depending on the length of time the battery was disconnected, your system may require GPS initialization If it does, the following screen appears

Fig 1: Screen Display - Confirmation

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If this procedure is not necessary, the system proceeds directly to the Disclaimer screen During initialization, the system searches for all available GPS satellites, and obtains their orbital information During this procedure the vehicle should be out in the open with a clear view of the sky

If the navigation system finds the satellites properly, this box clears, and changes to the Disclaimer screen If within 10 minutes the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your position, the following screen appears

Fig 2: Screen Display - Confirmation

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It this screen appears, turn off the engine, then restart the vehicle and move it to a different location If the Disclaimer screen appears, the GPS initialization is complete

NOTE:

The average acquiring time is less than 10 minutes, but it can take as long as 45 minutes
If the system is still unable to acquire a signal, follow the instructions on the screen If this screen appears again, go to troubleshooting for the GPS icon is white or not shown (see GPS ICON IS WHITE OR NOT SHOWN )
Skip to a CSF screen by pushing the MENU and INFO buttons at the same time and can move to a System Links screen