2011 Acura TSX radio

Contents
2System Setup P. 19
Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interfa ce Settings 24Personal Information 36
Music Search 44 Routing & Guidance 48 Clock Adjustment 58 Vehicle 60
AcuraLink® 63 Traffic and Weather Status 64 Data Reset 65
2Navigation P. 67
Entering a Destination 68 Calculating the Route 90 Driving to Your Destination 93 Map Menu 98
Changing Your Route 121 Changing Your Destination 128 Resuming Your Trip 132
2Audio P. 133
Audio System 134 Playing FM/AM Radio 136 Playing XM® Radio 140 Playing a Disc 145
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
Audio 149 Playing an iPod® 159
Searching for Music Using
Song By Voice™ (SBV) 163 Playing a USB Flash
Drive 164
Playing Bluetooth ®
Audio 168 Adjusting the Sound 170 Audio Remote Controls 171
2
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 173
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink® 174 Pairing a Phone 176
Importing Phonebook
Data 181 Setting Up Speed
Dialing 182
Editing User Name and
PIN 184 Making a Call 185
Receiving a Call 188HFL Menus 189
2AcuraLink® Messages P. 193
AcuraLink® Messages 194 Reading Messages 194 Message Categories 195 Message Options 196
Dealer Appointments 197
2 Other Features P. 199
Calendar 200 Calculator 202 Information Functions 204 Rearview Camera 208
2Troubleshooting P. 209
Troubleshooting 210 Error Messages 217
2Reference Information P. 221
System Initialization 222 System Limitations 224 Client Assistance 226 Legal Information 229
2Voice Commands P. 235
Voice Commands 236
Quick Reference GuideP.2
System SetupP.19
NavigationP.67
AudioP.133
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P.173
AcuraLink® MessagesP.193
Other FeaturesP.199
TroubleshootingP.209
Reference InformationP.221
Voice CommandsP.235
IndexP.247
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Quick Reference Guide
Other Features
Rearview Camera (P208)
Helps you check for obstacles around the rear of your vehicle on the navigation screen when reversing.
AudioThe advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
AM/FM Radio (P136)
XM® Radio (P140)
Compact Disc (P145)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P149)
iPod® (P159)
USB Flash Drive (P164)
Bluetooth® Audio (P168)
AcuraLink®
AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura.
AcuraLink Messages (P194)
Display messages from Acura, tips, and other information.
Voice Control (P22)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of
the navigation, audio, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® (P174)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.
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Quick Reference GuideAudio Control Display
Press the AUDIO button to display the audio system on the navigation screen.
FM/AM Radio (P136), XM® Radio (P140)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P149), iPod®
(P159),USB Flash Drive (P164)
Band
Stereo indicatorPresets
Tune, scan, and
other functions
iPod® mode
(HDD mode,
USB mode)
Search
menu
Track list Repeat, shuffle, and other functions
Compact Disc (P145)
Bluetooth
® Audio (P168)
Disc mode
Play mode
Recorded
icon
Recording icon
Recording
ready icon
Repeat, random, scan, and
other functions
Track list
Bluetooth
®
Audio mode
Stop/Start
control
Sound preferences
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Quick Reference GuideAcuraLink®
AcuraLink® Messages (P193)
AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link
between you and Acura. It sends and receives several
kinds of messages through XM® Radio, including:
 Vehicle feature guide
 Operating quick tips
 Safety and maintenance information
 Diagnostic information
 Dealer appointment and maintenance reminders
Example of an AcuraLink® Message
If you have linked your cell phone to the Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, you can contact your Acura dealer
from this screen.
Unread message Important message
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
Displays continuously updated traffic info rmation and recalculates your route in
response to traffic flow, in cidents, or road closures. (P119)
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
Displays continuously updated weather information and weather forecasts, and
provides weather warnings along your route. (P114)
Traffic incident icons
Congestion
Accident/Incident
Weather
Construction
Road Closed
Traffic flow indicator
Heavy (0 – 27 mph)
Moderate
(27 – 52 mph)
Free-flowing
(52+ mph)
Traffic incident details
Color index
Tornado
Hurricane
Storm
Flood
Snow/Freeze
Wind
Heat
Other Rain
Freezing
rain
Snow
Weather icons
or Clear
or Partly cloudy
Cloudy Possibility of lightning
(e.g., rain and lightning)
Possibility of high winds
(e.g., rain and wind) Fog
Rain
Freezing rain
Snow
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather are fee-based subscription services,
with a complimentary 90-day tri al upon first retail purchase.
NOTE
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Routing & GuidanceTraffic Rerouting
System Setup
Traffic Rerouting
HINFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Routing & Guidance  Traffic
Rerouting
A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information.
2Traffic Rerouting™ P. 119
Rotate i to select an option. Press
u .
The following options are available:
• ON : The system reroutes automati cally based on traffic information.
• OFF (factory default): Disables the feature.
1Traffic Rerouting
Traffic Rerouting requires an AcuraLink Real-
Time Traffic™ subscription.
2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ P. 15
2 Subscribing to XM® Radio P. 144
Automatic traffic rerouting may not provide a
detour route dependi ng on circumstances.
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System Setup
AcuraLink®
AcuraLink/Messages
HINFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  AcuraLink/Messages
Set the preferences for rece iving AcuraLink® messages.
2AcuraLink® Messages P. 194
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Delete Messages : Deletes all messages by category except Diagnostic Info and
Recalls/Campaigns .
• New Message Notification :
ON (factory default): An envelope ic on appears on the navigation screen.
OFF : You will receive no new message notifications.
• Auto Reading :
ON (factory default): The system automatically reads aloud a selected message.
OFF : You can activate the function with the Voice option.
• Phone-Data Connection : Begins the process to connect to the Acura server.
• Connect to the Acura Server : There are two settings to choose from when you
receive a Diagnostic Info message and select Check Now.
Prompt (factory default): The system prom pts you and then connects to the
Acura server.
Auto : The system automatically connects to the Acura server.
1AcuraLink/Messages
For information on setting up the services
available through AcuraLink®, visit
www.myacura.com .
AcuraLink® uses XM® Radio, which is not
available in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto
Rico.
Delete Messages
Your dealer can delete Diagnostic Info and
Recall/Campaign messages.
Phone-Data Connection/Connect to the
Acura Server
These settings apply when you have a phone that
comes with an active data plan and is paired to
HFL.
Connect to the Acura Server
If you do not want to c onnect to the Acura server
immediately, rotate i to select No at the
prompt.
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System Setup
Traffic and Weather Status
HINFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Traffic & Weather Status
Confirm the reception status of XM signa l, traffic information data, or weather
information data.
The meaning of the displayed messages is given in the following table:1Traffic and Weather Status
This item may be grayed out when your vehicle is
in Alaska, Hawaii, Cana da, and Puerto Rico
because XM® Radio is not available.
Message Status
ReceivingThe system is receiving XM signal, traffic data, or weather data.
No signal • The system ca nnot receive XM signal.
• XM signal is received, but cannot receive traffic or weather data.
ExpiredActivation has expired. Call XM at (800) 852-9696 to reactivate your
traffic/weather subscription.
Loading The system is searching for the signal or updating data.
Check AntennaAntenna error
--- The system cannot receive traffic or weather data because XM Signal
Reception status is “No signal” or “Check Antenna.”
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Navigation
Calculating the Route
This section describes how to calculate your route.1.Rotate i to select OK . Press u.
The system calculates and
displays the route line on the
map screen.
2Route Line P. 94
• Route Pref. : Changes the route preferences (calculating method).
2Changing the Route Preference P. 91
• View Routes : Displays three different routes.
2Viewing the Routes P. 91
• DESTINATION MAP : Move r to select DESTINATION MAP to display a map of
the destination.
2 Calculating the Route on the Destination Map P. 92
2. Follow the route guidance to your
destination.
2 Driving to Your Destination P. 93
The system provides you with
pop-up messages if your route
passes through unverified areas,
avoid areas, areas with traffic
restrictions, or weather warning
areas.
1Calculating the Route
The current route prefer ences are displayed as
icons on the top right of the Calculate Route
screen. The straight line distance (as the crow
flies, not driving distan ce) and direction to the
destination are shown t ogether with weather
information. You must have an AcuraLink Real-
Time Weather™ subscripti on to receive weather
information.
2 AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ P. 15
2 Subscribing to XM® Radio P. 144
You cannot use voice commands while the
system is calculating the route.
Add to Address Book
You can add the destination address to the
address book.
2 Adding an Address Book Entry P. 37
Add to Dest. List
You can add the address to the Destination List.
2 Editing the Destination List P. 127
Call
You can place a telephone ca ll to the destination
phone number.
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 174
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