MapCare Download
Enter your VIN below to check your vehicle’s subscription status.
If your vehicle is no longer within the complimentary map update period – renewals are available for purchase for either one or three year periods.
Notes:- If your VIN is not found on this site – please check the instructions under ‘Step 1’ to ensure you are registered.
- The complimentary map update subscription period starts once the vehicle is purchased (new). Pre-owned vehicles are only eligible for complimentary updates if the original subscription is still active. Depending on age and original (new) purchase date of vehicle, the complimentary subscription period may be expired.
- New model year owners: Your vehicle may already have the latest update available.
Please follow the 4 Steps below to complete the map update process. You can view instructions by STEP (see links below) or view the process in its entirety here.
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STEP 1: PRE-INSTALLATION, BEFORE STARTING:
- Is your VIN registered? Click here for registration instructions.
- If you are not registered, your VIN will not be found below.
- You will need a computer or laptop and internet connection. (You cannot use a phone or tablet to download the map.)
- Is your USB stick/flash drive ready? Click here for USB formatting instructions.
- You will need a blank 32GB USB Stick formatted to FAT32 for Windows or MS-DOS (FAT) for MacOS.
- Is your VIN registered? Click here for registration instructions.
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STEP 2: ENTER YOUR VIN AND DATABASE VERSION IN THE FIELD BELOW:
- Ensure the VIN matches your Acura vehicle.
- Enter your navigation system Database Version:
- To find your current Database Version enter the 'Menu' of your navigation system, select 'Help' and then 'About'.
- The map version is listed in the following format YYYY.MM.DD.
- If you already have the latest map – you will see this message: ‘The Database Version you entered is more current than the map update available for download’.
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STEP 3: DOWNLOAD THE MAP UPDATE TO YOUR USB:
- Click here for Map Download instructions.
- The Map Downloader Tool MUST be installed before you initiate the map Download.
- Click here for Map Download instructions.
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STEP 4: INSTALLING THE MAP TO NAVIGATION SYSTEM:
- Click here for instructions to install the map download to your navigation system.
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FAQ & TROUBLE-SHOOTING:
- Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Trouble-Shooting Support.
Enter a VIN to continue.
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