A D V A N C E D T E C H N O L O G Y G U I D E
The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions
on some of the technology items.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual.
For complete information on vehicle controls and operation\b
please refer to the respective sections in the Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual\b this guide covers all trim levels of the
Acura TSX Sport Wagon. Therefore\b you may find descriptions of
equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.
AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM...................................................\1...............23
AcuraLink
®Messages ....................................\1...........................................\1..... 24
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®....................................\1....................................... 25
Bluetooth
®Audio ....................................\1................................................\1....... 3\f
iPod
®or USB Flash Memory....................................\1....................................... 31
Note Function (Tech) ....................................\1...........................................\1..... 31
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Tech) ....................................\1....................... 32
Song By Voice
TM(SBV) (Tech) ....................................\1.................................. 33
My Acura....................................\1...........................................\1......................... 35
Safety Reminder ....................................\1...........................................\1............. 36
Fuel Requirement ....................................\1...........................................\1........... 36
Technology Package shown
Instrument Panel Indicators....................................\1....................................\1.... 2
Multi-Information Display (MID) ....................................\1................................. 4
Keyless Memory Settings....................................\1....................................\1......... 8
HomeLink
®....................................\1......................................................\1............ 1\f
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror....................................\1....................................\1.......... 11
Rearview Camera ...............................................\1....................................\1......11
Power Tailgate (Tech)....................................\1....................................\1........... 12
Fuel Fill Door ...............................................\1....................................\1................13
Voice Recognition ...............................................\1....................................\1..... 14
Navigation (Tech) ...............................................\1....................................\1......2\f
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic
TM...................................................\1.................... 22
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
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H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
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N A V I G A T I O Np.2\f
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
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R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R
H o w I t W o r k s
When you shift into Reverse (R)\b the passenger’s outside door mirror tilts down slightly
to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted
mirror to its original position.
• To tilt the passenger’s
door mirror\b movethe
mirror selector switch
to the right (R)
position when in
Reverse.
• To turn the feature off\b move the switch
to the middle or left
(L) position.
R E A R V I E W C A M E R A( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
For added convenience\b the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help
you navigate while backing up.
• When you shift into Reverse\b a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle is shown in the
navigation display.
• Yellow parking guidelines also appear to help you judge distance.
• Adjust the screen brightness by turning the
Interface Dial.
• The display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
H o w I t W o r k s
H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink buttonat
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster ratewithin 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Pressthe “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, pressand
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
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T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to
operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home\b such as garage
doors\b lighting\b or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program\b call HomeLink at
(8\f\f) 355-3515\b or visit www.homelink.com.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
hands-free calling\b navigation\b audio\b climate control\b and AcuraLink functions. For a
full list of commands\bsay“Info” and“Voice Help.”
Control up to five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the
ceiling microphone.
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A C U R A L I N K *p.24
A U D I O *p.19
C L I M A T E *p.19
N A V I G A T I O N *p.2\f
* Voice commands for these systems are available on Technology Package only.
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U s i n g t h e V o i c e C o m m a n d S y s t e mV o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
HFL Talk button:
Give HFL
commands and answer
incoming calls.
HFL \fack button: Cancel a
command and end or decline
a call.
B a s e m o d e l
Pick Up button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
Hang Up button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL\b navigation\b
audio\b climate control\b or
AcuraLink commands.
\fack button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e
- To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the
Talk button\b then say“Help.”
- When using the Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a command.
- Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
- Reduce all background noise.
- Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
- Close the windows.
C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
L o o k f o r R e s t a u r a n t s
N e a r Y o u r L o c a t i o n
Say a command like “Display
restaurants” to see restaurant icons
appear on the map.
A d j u s t V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e
S e t t i n g
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” and“Fan speed 4”
to achieve a comfortable climate
setting.
M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s
Say a command like “Radio 97.\f
FM” or“CD play track 5” to select
that station or song.
G e t E s t i m a t e d D i s t a n c e
t o D e s t i n a t i o n
After a destination is entered\b say
“How far to destination?” to hear
the remaining distance.
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
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C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Information• Display audio
screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest: - ATM
- gas station
- Mexicanrestaurant
- post office - bank
- Acura dealer
- airport
- hospital
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display (or hide):
- ATM
- gas station
- restaurant
- post office • Display north up/
heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM 1/2 preset 1/2/3/4/5/6 • CD play
• CD play track #
• CD skip
forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
S e t u p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Setup screen)
W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s *(Accepted on map screen)
• Brightness up/down
• Volume up/down/ min/max/off • Interface dial
feedback on/off
• Guidance prompts min/max/normal
• Display weather
• Display weather icons • Display weather
warning icons
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands forcurrent screen)
• Voice command help (from the INFO screen - list of all available navigation\b
audio\b and climate control commands)
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s *(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display traffic
• Display trafficspeeds • Display traffic icons
• Display traffic
incidents/list
*subscription required
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination
• Display entire route • Air conditioner
on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/fresh
air • Fan speed
up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
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E n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n
N A V I G A T I O N( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o lU s i n g t h e “ F i n d N e a r e s t ” C o m m a n dTry these simple steps to find a nearby point of interest\b such as a gas station\b
movie theater\b restaurant\b etc.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in
your area is displayed by
shortest distance to
destination.
3.Say the number next to the
destination you want.
4. The system calculates the route and displays the
“Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure. * You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
Calculated Route
Distance to go Direction of destination
Current vehicle
location
M a p S c r e e n
L e g e n d
1.
Say “Display menu” and
“Address.”
2. Say “Street” followed by the
street name. Do not include
the direction (N\b S\b E\b W) or
type (St.\b Ave.\b Blvd.\b etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the
street you want. 4.
Say the entire street address
number. For example\b “\f\b2\b3\b
4.”
5. If the street address is in more than one city\b a list of city
names appears. Saythe num-
ber next to the city you want.
6. The system calculates the route and displays the
“Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Call” and the phone
number.
2. Say “Call” or“Dial” to
begin the call. 3. The call is connected and
heard through the
speakers.
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. A notification is heard\b and “INCOMING CALL” and the
phone number appear on
the MID.
2. Press the HFL Talk button to
accept the call.
3. Press the HFL Back button
to decline or end the call.
B L \b E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K®( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's navigation and audio systems.
Visitwww.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
3. Say “Pair phone .”
2.
Say “Setup Bluetooth
phone.”
4. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass- key and begins to search
for your phone.
5.Search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone\b
and connect to HFL.
6. When your phone prompts you\b input the 4-digit pass-
key and connect to HFL.
* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
1.Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen\b and say“Phone setup.”
Pick Up button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
Hang Up button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
\fack button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Dial.”
3.Say the entire phone
number and “Dial”to
begin call.
4. The call is connected and heard through the speakers.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
D i a l i n g a N u m b e r
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. HFL imports your phonebook
if not already imported.
4. Once the phonebookimports\b saythe number of
the entry you want to call.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
* Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k *
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R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
1. When you receive an incoming call\b you hear a notification and see
one of the following pop-up messages.
3.Press the Hang-Up button
to end or decline the call.2. Press the Pick-Up button to
accept the call.
On the audio screen
On the navigation
map screen
On the Cellular
Phone screen
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
U s i n g S p e e d D i a l a n d V o i c e T a g s
Note: See your owner’s manual for instructions on storing speed
dial entries and accompanying voice tags. 3. The call is connected and
heard through the
speakers.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say the number next to one of
the first four entries. For
example\b “One.”For the
complete list of speed dial
entries\b say“More speed dial.” If an entry has a stored voice
tag\b
say“Dial by voice tag,”
followed by the voice tag
name and “Dial”from any
screen.
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