2008 Acura TL bluetooth

124Navigation System
Information Screen Differences
Messages
The Information screen Messages
not available it is not shown on the
This selection may not be shown. The
number can be found in the navigation

Owner’s manual (see the Information
screen). Additionally this number is
listed in the “Auto Service” category in
the Places menu.
Map Legend
The map legend “Traffic” descriptions
may be available, but do not apply.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Operation
When pairing a cell phone to use the
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® feature,
you may see a “Phone-Data
Connection” screen. If so, do not
complete this portion of the process. In
addition, if a “Connect to the Acura
Server” button is shown on the
“Acuralink Messages” Setup screen,
don’t select this feature.
Shipping a Vehicle To or From
Hawaii
Although the DVD in the vehicle
contains maps for both US mainland
and Hawaii, the dealer must perform the
selection of “US mainland” or “Hawaii”
for you. When the dealer makes the
switch from US mainla nd to Hawaii or
vice versa, the system clears all user
data. Make sure to record any personal
information that you do not want to
loose. NOTE:
the US mainland

Traffic, you must call XM and set up
an account (800)-852-9696.
 To begin receiving AcuraLink quick tips, contact Acura Client Services at
(800) 382-2238, and ask them to
activate your AcuraLink unit.
mainland to Hawaii
 If a US mainland delivered vehicle is shipped to Hawaii, there is no XM
reception. It is necessary to see your
Hawaii dealer to allow viewing of
local Hawaii maps.
 The issues under “operation in Hawaii” above apply.
Coverage Areas
feature utilizes XM, and because XM is
Hawaii Information screen. In addition,
t he Map Menu item "New Messages"
will appear grayed out. This is normal.
Vehicle generated AcuraLink messages
may display on the screen; however,
Roadside Assistance

ignored.
they may be inaccurate and should be
If you wish to receive XM audio or
Shipping a vehicle from Hawaii to
Shipping a vehicle from the US
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134Navigation System
Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms
pertaining to the voice recognition
navigation system.
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid
can be entered into the system, and
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs - Off road tracking dots
that can be followe d on the map to
retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be
turned on/off in Setup screen
(second).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points Of Interest)
data stored on the DVD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. The
main metropolitan areas in the lower
48 states, Hawaii, and southern
Canada are mapped to this level. See
page111 for a list of these areas. Digitized Road -
A road that appears on
the navigation screen. The road name
will appear at the bottom of the
navigation screen. If the user drives
“off road” the navigation system will
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on
how far you drive from a mapped
road.
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing
cautionary information. It is meant to
be read carefully and acknowledged
by the client when using the
navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM - Digital Versatile
Disc. The navigation program and
database resides on this disc. For
information on how to order a
replacement or update DVD, see
page109.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page125 for a list of the client FAQs,
and troubleshootin g information. GPS -
Global Positioning System. A
network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. The navigation
system can simultaneously receive
signals from up to 12 satellites to
accurately position the vehicle on the
map.
GPS Antenna - Located in the center of
the rear shelf. Electronic items
operating in this general location can
interfere with the GPS signal.
HFL - Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, which uses Bluetooth
technology as a wireless link between
the vehicle and your Bluetooth
compatible cell phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the vehicle out in an
open area.
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Index
A
Accessing the Address Book List
..... 81
Acura Automobile Client
Services
.....................................108
AcuraLink/Messages......... 71, 72, 101
Add to Today’s Destinations......44, 47
Adding Destinations to the List........44
Address..............................25, 26, 82
Address Book..................... 25, 45, 81
Address Book PIN.......................... 85
Advanced....................................... 37
Auto Daylight Saving Time.............98
Auto Service................................... 36
Auto Time Zone by GPS.................99
Avoid Streets.................................. 68
B
Back to Current Route
..................... 69
Banking.......................................... 36
Basic Settings.................................97
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®..........16
Breadcrumbs.......................18, 63, 95
Brightness...................................... 78
By Address.....................................26
By Address Book............................45
By Go Home................................... 46
By Intersection................................30
By Map Input................................. 40
By Places....................................... 35
By Previous Destinations................43
By Today’s Destinations................. 43
C
Calculator
.... .................................. 76
Calendar..................................17, 74
CALL...................................... 16, 47
CANCEL button............................10
Cancel Current Route.....................69
Category.................................. 35, 83
CD Voice Commands...................142
Cellular Phonebook........................ 73
Change Method..............................48
Change Routing Method...........48, 68
Change State............................ 26, 31
Changing the DVD.......................110
Changing the Route........................ 66
Changing the Routing Method........48
Changing Your Destination.............69
City................................... 26, 31, 41
City Vicinity..................................38
Client Assistance..........................108
Climate Control Commands..........140
Clock Adjustment..........................98
Color........................................... 100
Community....................................36
Continental USA............................42
Contrast......................................... 80
Convert(Unit)................................77
Correct Vehicle Position................. 96
Coverage Areas............................ 111
Current Location...................... 19, 64
Current Position....................... 40, 82
Current Street................................... 6
D
Database Limitations
.................... 106
Daylight Savings Time (DST)
Selection
..................................... 99
Delete Previous Destination............86
Deleting Waypoints........................ 68
Destination........................ 25, 47, 54
Destination Icon............................. 58
Destination Map............................. 50
Detailed Coverage Areas......111, 116
Detour........................................... 68
Direct Route..................................48
Direction List.................................54
Display.......................................... 79
Driving to Your Destination............47
DVD Voice Commands................143
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