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Acura Navigation Map Update
Acura vehicles with Garmin Navigation come with 5 years of map updates at no cost. The navigation systems are updated using a computer and our Garmin Express application.
Starting in 2015, Garmin began providing navigation in NSX Acura vehicles. We do not provide navigation for all models of Acura vehicles. On our website, you may see an Acura vehicle listed that does not use Garmin navigation in your country or region.
Contact your local Acura dealership for additional information on how to update if you are unsure if your vehicle has Garmin navigation.
NOTE: For 2015, 2016, and 2017 Acura Vehicles: If following the instructions below doesn't offer a map update, contact Product Support
The Following is Needed to Perform the Map Update:
16 GB USB drive- The Acura Navigation System update requires a 16GB USB flash drive. Using a USB flash drive smaller or larger than 16GB can cause the map update process to be unsuccessful.
- See and Using the Same USB Flash Drive for the Honda Map Update
- High-speed Internet connection
- Up to 4 hours of time (Computer and Vehicle). The map download time varies based on Internet connection speed and map region.
- The map installation will take up to one hour but may vary based on the map region being installed.
- During this update, your Acura navigation system must not be turned off. Therefore, the engine must be running while the vehicle is parked outside or in a well-ventilated area. Before getting started, familiarize yourself with and follow all applicable laws in your area. Please contact your dealer with any questions or concerns.
NOTE: You cannot use the same map download for multiple Acura navigation systems. Doing this will result in a locked navigation device.
Acura Vehicle Map Update Instructions:
On the Computer
1. Format your USB drive to FAT32
- NOTE: Steps 1 and 9 (using Garmin Express) must be done within 24 hours of each other when performing the map update. The update process will need to be restarted from the beginning if they are not completed within 24 hours.
2. Take the USB drive to your vehicle
In your Vehicle
The following steps are required in order to imprint a unique ID to the flash drive.
3. With the vehicle turned off, plug the 16 GB USB drive into the vehicle's USB port
- Any USB port in the vehicle can be used
4. Select Settings on the Navigation Home Screen
5. Select Device
6. Select Update Map
7. Select OK
8. Select OK and wait 60 seconds before removing the USB drive from the USB port
9. Remove the USB drive from your vehicle and take the USB drive back to your computer
On the Computer
10. Plug the USB drive into your computer
11. Open Garmin Express
- See How Do I Install Garmin Express? for instructions.
12. Select Add a Device
- If you've previously added your device to Garmin Express, select on your device and skip to step 15.
- The green dot means Garmin Express recognizes the device.
- If you've previously added your device to Garmin Express, select on your device and skip to step 15.
13. Select Add Device
14. Select Next
- If desired, enter your email address to register the device and receive map update notifications
15. Select Next
- If desired, enter a nickname for your vehicle
16. Select Install
- Information about the available update can be found by clicking View Details
17. Select Accept after reading the terms and conditions
18. Select Continue after reading the important notes
- Garmin Express will now display Preparing Device for Map Update and then Garmin Express is copying the map update files on to the USB drive
19. Safely remove the USB drive from the computer once the update process is completed and take the USB drive back to your vehicle
In Your Vehicle
20. Turn on the vehicle
- The engine must be running while the vehicle is parked outside or in a well-ventilated area. Before getting started, familiarize yourself with and follow all applicable laws in your area.
21. Plug the USB drive into the same USB port used earlier in your vehicle
22. Select Settings on the Navigation Home Screen
23. Select Device
24. Select Update Map
25. Select Yes to continue
26. The screen will display Installing the updated map
27. Select OK after Update Successful message
28. Remove the USB drive from the USB port
To Verify the Maps were Successfully Installed:
In your Vehicle
1. Select Settings on the Where To? screen
2. Select Map & Vehicle
3. Select myMaps
The map region and version will display on the screen.