2011 Acura TSX radio

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AcuraLink® Messages
AcuraLink® Messages
AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between your vehicle and Acura.
Working through XM® Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle’s
navigation system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and au dio system to send and
receive messages.
Reading Messages
An envelope icon appears at the botto m left of the navigation screen when
there is a new message.
H ENTER button (on map)
 New Messages
Rotate i to select a message. Press
u .
■New Messages
1 AcuraLink® Messages
To use some AcuraLink functions:
•Registration at the My Acura website
(www.owners.acura.com) is required for some
settings. If you do not ha ve internet access, call
Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238. You
can also set your AcuraLink preference for
what types of messages you want to receive.
•A Bluetooth -compatible cell phone needs to be
paired to Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® P. 174
•Setting up the Phone-D ata Connection is
required for access to the AcuraLink server.
2 AcuraLink/Messages P. 63
1Reading Messages
Messages may not appear immediately after your
vehicle purchase. It can ta ke several days for your
dealer to register your vehicle’s ID.
New messages are at the top of the list.
Important messages are identified by an
exclamation mark on the envelope icon.
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Reference Information
System Initialization
The navigation system must be initialized if
power to the navigation system is
interrupted for any reason (e.g., the
battery was disconnected).
Entering the Security Code
When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have received a card with the
navigation system security code and serial
number. Keep this card in a safe place. If
you lose the card, you must obtain the
security code from your dealer.
1.Press the VOLUME button to activate
the audio system.
2. Enter the 5-digit security code when
prompted using the radio preset
buttons.
Acquiring GPS Information
Depending on the length of time the
power was interrupted, your system may
require GPS initialization.
If initialization is not necessary, the system
proceeds directly to the Startup
Confirmation screen.
If the system fails to locate a sufficient
number of satellites to locate your position
within 10 minutes, th e following screen is
displayed.
If you are experiencing GPS reception
problems:
2 GPS System P. 224
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Client AssistanceTraffic Information
Reference Information
Traffic Information
Continuously updated traffic information is
available in major metropolitan areas
across the 48 contiguous states and some
cities in Canada. A list of coverage areas is
available online.
To find traffic information:
1.Visit www.acura.com/realtimetraffic .
2. Select Real-Time Traffic on the TL.
3. Click AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic.
Operation in Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada, and
Puerto Rico
Navigation-equipped vehicles delivered to
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico
are equipped with XM hardware, but XM
broadcasting is not available. There are
certain functions that rely on XM satellite
signal coverage which are not available,
including but not limited to AcuraLink and
traffic/weather-related services.
Unavailable menu options will appear gray
on the LCD display.
All roads displayed on the map screens are
verified roads. Information in this manual
relating to “unverified” roads or areas is
not applicable.
■XM® Radio
■Map Coverage
Entering a destination address or place/
landmark on another island may result in a
screen caution message. This is because
there are no ferry routes between islands
in the database.
If Street Name Guidance is set to ON, the
street names will not be read out by voice
guidance. This may change in a future data
update.
Shipping a Vehicle to the
U.S. Mainland
To receive XM audio, traffic, or weather
information, you must call XM and set up
an account at (800) 852-9696.
To receive AcuraLink quick tips, contact
Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238,
and ask them to activate your AcuraLink
unit.
■ Address and Place Entry
Screens
■Puerto Rico
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Voice CommandsAudio Commands
Voice Commands
Temperature up
Temperature down
Temperature max hot
Temperature max cold
Driver temperature max hot
Driver temperature max cold
Climate control sync on
Climate control sync off
Front climate control automatic
Front climate control off
* These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not
match your intended action.Audio Commands
The system accepts these commands on
most screens.
Audio on*
Audio off *
Radio on *
Radio off *
Radio select FM1
Radio select FM2
Radio select AM
Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency, e.g.,
95.5)
Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency, e.g.,
1020)
Radio seek up
Radio seek down
Radio next station
Radio preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM1 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM2 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
Radio auto select *
Radio scan *
Radio select XM1
■ Radio Commands
Radio select XM2
XM channel # (#: 1 to 255)
XM channel up
XM channel down
XM category up
XM category down
XM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
XM1 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
XM2 preset # (#: 1 to 6)
XM scan *
XM category scan *
XM channel scan *
XM category mode
XM channel mode
* These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not
match your intended action.
NOTE:
Radio volume levels cannot be controlled
using voice control.
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Index
Index
Symbols
K (Back) Button .................................... 5, 22
a (Display Mode) Button ...................... 29
j (Hang-Up) Button ................................ 188h (Pick-Up) Button .......................... 188, 189
8 (Sound) Button ............................. 6, 170
d (Talk) Button ...................................... 5, 22
A
A.SEL (Auto Select) .................................... 137
A.SEL/SCAN Bar .............................................. 6
Acura Client Services ................................. 226AcuraLink/Messages .................................... 63
Add to Address Book .......................... 90, 132
Add to Dest. List ..........90, 126, 130, 131, 132Add to Playlist ............................................ 155
Address
Editing Address Book
................................. 39Editing Avoid Area ..................................... 54
Setting Destination ..................................... 70
Address BookEditing Address Book ................................. 37
Setting Destination ..................................... 75
Address Book PIN ........................................ 42Adjust Time .................................................. 59
Advanced (Place Category) ........................ 80
Audio ........................................................... 133Basic Operation ............................................ 6
Control Display ............................................. 7
Remote Control ........................................ 171Sound Setup ............................................. 170
Voice Commands List ............................... 239
AUDIO Button ................................................ 7
Audio Menu
Bluetooth ® Audio ....................................169
Disc ...........................................................146
FM/AM Radio ............................................137HDD ..........................................................150
iPod® ........................................................161
USB Flash drive .........................................166XM® Radio ...............................................141
Auto Daylight ...............................................58
Auto Reading ...............................................63Auto Service (Place Category) ....................80
Auto Time Zone ...........................................58
AUX
Input Jack ..................................................135
Voice Commands List ...............................241
AUX Button ........................... 6, 160, 165, 168Avoid Streets .............................................. 122
B
Banking (Place Category) ...........................80
Basic Settings ................................................ 26Black Level ....................................................24
Bluetooth® Audio
Playing
......................................................168Voice Commands List ...............................241
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ...................173
Editing User Name/PIN ..............................184Importing Phonebook ...............................181
Making a Call ...........................................185
Pairing a Phone .........................................176Receiving a Call .........................................188
Setting Speed Dials ...................................182
Brightness ...............................................24, 29
C
Calculator ................................................... 202
Calendar ..................................................... 200
Call
AcuraLink/Messages ................................ 196
Calculate Route Screen ...................... 90, 132
Call History ................................................. 187Call Your Dealer ........................................ 197
Cancel Route .............................................. 122
Category
Editing Address Book ................................. 39
Place Category List ................................... 246
Setting Destination .................................... 80CATEGORY Bar .............................................. 6
Category Scan ............................................ 141
CD Recording ............................................. 153Cellular Phone
Voice Commands List
.............................. 241
CH (Channel) Button ................................ 172Change Language ....................................... 20
Change Route Preference .......................... 91
Change State ............................................... 71Channel List ............................................... 141
Channel Scan ............................................. 141
City ................................................................ 72City Vicinity
Setting Destination
.................................... 81
Viewing Weather ..................................... 115Clear Personal Data .................................... 66
Clock Adjustment ........................................ 58
Adjust Time ................................................ 59Auto Daylight ............................................. 58
Auto Time Zone ......................................... 58
Resetting .................................................... 59
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Index
Color ..............................................................27Map Color ...................................................28
Menu Color ................................................28
Community (Place Category) .....................80Connect to the Acura Server ......................63
Continue Trip .............................................132
Contrast .........................................................24Coordinate ....................................................86
Correct Vehicle Position ..............................62
Current Location ........................................109Current Position
Editing Address Book
.................................39
Setting Destination .....................................88Viewing Weather ......................................115
D
Day ModeMap Color
...................................................28Menu Color ................................................28
Switching Display Mode .............................29
Delete a Phone ...........................................179Delete Imported Phonebook ...................181
Delete Messages ..........................................63
Dest. Menu 1 ................................................68Dest. Menu 2 ................................................68
Destination List
Adding Waypoint
.....................................123Editing .......................................................127
Destination Map ..........................................92
Detour .........................................................122Diagnostic Info ...........................................196
Dial ...............................................................186
Direct Dial ...................................................188Directions ....................................................101
Disc
Playing ...................................................... 145
Voice Commands List .............................. 240
DISC/HDD Button .......................... 6, 145, 149
E
Edit Avoid Area ........................................... 53
Edit Music Info. .......................................... 155
Edit Speed Dial .......................................... 182Edit User/PIN .............................................. 184
Edit Waypoint Search Area ........................ 55
Emergency (Place Category) ...................... 80ENT Button ..................................................... 8
Error Messages .......................................... 217
Disc Player ................................................ 218iPod® ....................................................... 219
Navigation System ................................... 217
USB Flash Drive ........................................ 220Exit Info. ..................................................... 102
F
Favorite Subcategory .................................. 82
Feature Guide ............................................ 195Find Acura Dlr ............................................ 197
Find Nearest... ............................................ 128
FM/AM Button ....................................... 6, 136FM/AM Radio
Playing
...................................................... 136
Voice Commands List .............................. 239Folder ListDisc
........................................................... 147
USB Flash Drive ........................................ 167
G
Get Music Info. .......................................... 157
Go Home 1 ................................................... 12
Go Home 1 PIN ............................................ 42Go Home 2 ................................................... 12
Go Home 2 PIN ............................................ 42
Gracenote Info. Update ............................ 158Guidance Menu ......................................... 100
Directions ................................................. 101
Exit Info .................................................... 102Guidance Mode ........................................ 103
Guidance Mode ......................................... 103
Guidance Screen Interruption ................... 57
H
HDD
Playing
...................................................... 149
Voice Commands List ............................... 240HDD SetupDisc
........................................................... 146
HDD .......................................................... 151Heading-up ................................................ 108
Home Address 1 ..................................... 12, 41
Home Address 2 ..................................... 12, 41
I
Icon Option ................................................ 107
Import Cellular Phonebook ..................... 181
Interface Dial ................................................. 8Interface Dial Feedback .............................. 25
Intersection .................................................. 87
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R
Radar Map ..................................................118
Radio
FM/AM
......................................................136XM® .........................................................140
RandomDisc
...........................................................146HDD ..........................................................151
Pass-Key ....................................................178
USB Flash Drive .........................................166RDS Search ..................................................138
Read Radio Text .........................................139
Rearview Camera .......................................208Rec to HDD .................................................153
Recalculation ..........................................49, 95
Recalls/Campaigns .....................................196Reminder ...............................................21, 201
Repeat
Disc
...........................................................146HDD ..........................................................151
iPod® ........................................................161
USB Flash Drive .........................................166Rerouting ......................................................49
Reset Clock Settings ....................................59
Reset Factory Default ..................................65Restaurant (Place Category) .......................80
Roadside Assistance ...................................205
Route (Menu) .............................................121Route Pref. ....................................................91
Routing & Guidance ....................................48
S
Scan
Disc
........................................................... 147
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 137HDD .......................................................... 151
USB Flash Drive ........................................ 166
SCAN/A.SEL Bar .............................................. 6Scenic Road Information .......................... 204
Schedule
Calendar
................................................... 200Dealer Appointments ............................... 197
Search a Next Connected Phone ............. 180
Search Along .............................................. 124Search Around ........................................... 124
Search by Keyword ..................................... 81
Search Phonebook .................................... 186Security PIN Code ...................................... 222
Shopping (Place Category) ........................ 80
Show Icon on Map .................................... 106Show Wallpaper ........................................ 207
Shuffle ........................................................ 161
Single Screen .............................................. 103SKIP Bar .......................................................... 6
Song By Voice
Searching Music
....................................... 163Setting ........................................................ 45
Voice Commands List .............................. 241
Sort by Distance to Travel .......................... 81Sound Setup ............................................... 170
Speed Dial
Making a Call
........................................... 187Registering ............................................... 182
Split Screen ................................................ 104
Street ............................................................ 73
Street Name Guidance ................................ 56System/Device Informaton ....................... 204
T
TITLE Button ................................................... 6
Traffic & Weather Status ............................ 64Traffic Detail .............................................. 120
Traffic Incidents ......................................... 119
Traffic List ................................................... 119Traffic Rerouting ....................................... 119
Transfer ....................................................... 188
Travel (Place Category) ............................... 80Tune
FM/AM Radio
........................................... 137
XM® Radio ............................................... 141TUNE Bar ......................................................... 6
U
Unit Conversion ......................................... 202
Units (mile or km) ........................................ 26Unverified Area Routing ............................ 50
Update System Software
Finding Update Information
..................... 227Obtaining Update DVD ............................ 227
USB Flash DriveConnecting, Disconnecting
.............. 159, 164Playing ...................................................... 164
Voice Commands List ............................... 240
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Index
V
Vehicle .......................................................... 60
Correct Vehicle Position ............................. 62
Off-road Tracking ....................................... 61Verbal Reminder .......................................... 26
View Area Map ............................................ 53
View Routes ................................................. 91Voice
AcuraLink/Messages
................................. 196
Map Menu .................................................. 97Voice CommandsBasic Operation
............................................ 9
Help .............................................................. 5Voice Commands List ............................... 236
Voice Control System ................................. 22
Voice Control OperationBasic Operation ............................................ 5
Voice Recognition Tutor ............................. 26
Voice Tag .................................................... 183VOL (Volume) Button ............................... 171
VOL 9 (Volume/Power) Knob .................... 6
Volume .......................................................... 24
W
Wallpaper
Deleting, Importing, Setting
....................... 32
Viewing .................................................... 207Warning List Sorted by Distance ............. 116
Warning Map ............................................. 117
Waypoint
Adding ...................................................... 123
Deleting, Ordering .................................... 127
Weather Forecast ...................................... 115
Weather Info. .............................................114
X
XM Button ..............................................6, 140
XM® Radio
Playing
......................................................140Voice Commands List ...............................239
Z
ZAGATDisplaying Review
.......................... 77, 82, 85Setting Destination .....................................84
Zip Code ........................................................71
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