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Acura NSX Navigation Map Update

Acura NSX 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 NSX 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 NSX 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 USB Flash Drive Size Limitations/Not Enough Space for an Acura NSX Navigation System and Using the Same USB Flash Drive for the Acura NSX 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 NSX 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 NSX navigation systems. Doing this will result in a locked navigation device.

Acura Vehicle Map Update Instructions:

On the Computer

1. Follow the steps in Formatting a USB Drive for an Acura NSX Navigation System

- 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. Turn on the vehicle and Select Settings on the Navigation Home Screen

- Select the View Map Screen and then Menu Button (3 dots) if Settings does not display 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

- If you do not see this message, verify the USB drive is 16GB and is formatted to FAT32. See Formatting a USB Drive for a Honda Navigation System.

9. Remove the USB drive from your vehicle and take the USB drive back to your computer

On your 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.

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.
- If following the instructions below doesn't offer a map update, contact Product Support.

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