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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 technology and convenience features.
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 TL. Therefore\b you may find descriptions of
equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.AcuraLink
®Messages ........................................................................24
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®............................................................... 25
Bluetooth
®Audio ............................................................................... 3\f
Note Function ....................................\1....................................\1............ 3\f
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ........................................................... 31
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive .................................................................... 32
Song By Voice
TM(SBV).....................................................\1.................. 33
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ................................................. 35
My Acura............................................................................................ 36
Safety Reminder ....................................\1............................................ 37
Fuel Requirement ..............................................................................37
Tech model shown
Keyless Access System ........................................................................ 2
Instrument Panel Indicators................................................................ 4
MultiInformation Display (MID) .........................................................6
Customized Settings ............................................................................ 9
Rearview Camera ............................................................................. 12
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors .................................................................... 12
HomeLink
®.......................................................................................... 13
Voice Recognition ............................................................................ 14
Navigation ......................................................................................... 2\f
AcuraLink RealTime Traffic
TM........................................................... 22
AcuraLink RealTime Weather
TM....................................................... 23
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
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K E Y L E S S A C C E S S
S Y S T E M
p. 2
N A V I G A T I O Np. 2\f
B L \f E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p. 25
M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N
D I S P L A Y
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R E A R V I E W C A M E R A( T e c h \b A d v a n c 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 realtime image
of the area behind your vehicle is shown in the
navigation display.
• Yellow parking guidelines 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
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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 S
H o w I t W o r k s
When you shift into Reverse (R)\b you can tilt either outside door mirror 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 driver’sdoor mirror\b movethe
mirror selector switch
to the left (L) position.
• To tilt the passenger’s side door mirror\b
move the mirror
selector switch to the
right (R) position.
• To turn the feature off\b move the switch
to the middle
position.
H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold thebutton 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, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold theprogrammed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
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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 remotecontrolled 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) 3553515\b or visit www\bhomelink\bcom\b
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B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®p. 25
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 available on Tech/Advance model only
V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
K e y F u n c t i o n s O p e r a t i o n a l 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 handsfree calling\b navigation\b audio\b climate control\b and AcuraLink
functions. For a full list of commands\bsay“Display information ” and “Voice Info\b ”
Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the
ceiling microphone.
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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 Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline
a call.
B a s e M o d e l
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL\b navigation\b
audio\b climate control\b or
AcuraLink commands.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
T e c h \b A d v a n c e M o d e l
To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the
Talk button\b then say“Help\b”
When using the Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a command.
Speak in a clear\b natural voice without pausing between words.
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
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
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
restaurant ” 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 adjust the 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\b1
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.
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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
• DisplayInformation • 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 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)
• Brightnessup/down
• Volume up/down/ min/max/off • Interface dial
feedback on/off
• 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 \b A d v a n c e )
Realtime 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\b”
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 to select.
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\b * You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure\b
\falculated route
Distance to go
Time to go Direction of destination
\furrent vehicle
location
M a p S c r e e n
L e g e n d
2\f
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1.
Say “Display menu” and
“Address\b”
2. Say “Street,” then say the
street name on the next
screen. 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 “1\f34\b”
5. If the street address is in more than one city\b a list of
city names appears. Say
the number 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\b
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 \f E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®( T e c h \b A d v a n c e )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s navigation and
audio systems. Visit www\bacura\bcom/handsfreelink to check if your phone
is compatible.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure\b
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1. Press the PickUp button to
access the Phone screen. A
prompt appears. Say“Yes.”
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline an incoming call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
Back 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
1234567890
1
IN USE
C
CALLING
INCOMING CALL
1234567890
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2. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode\b and say“OK.”
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when it appears on the
list. Go to step 4. If your phone does not
appear:
Select
“Phone Not Found?”
and search for a
HandsFreeLink device from
your phone. \fonnectto
HFL. Go to step 4.
4. HFL gives you a fourdigit code. Enterit on your
phone when prompted.
Select OK to complete.
NOTE: To pair another phone to HFL (or if the prompts do not
appear)\b you must use the Phone Setup menu. See your Owner’s
Manual for pairing instructions.
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M a k i n g a C a l l
1. When you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and seeone of the following popup messages.
3.Pr\b\f\f the HangUp button
to end or decline the call.2. Pr\b\f\f the PickUp button to
accept the call.
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Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Pr\b\f\f the PickUp button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “\bial.”
3.Say the entire phone
number and “\bial”to
begin call.
\b. The call is connected and heard through the speakers.
Note: You can also use the Interface \bial 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. Pr\b\f\f the PickUp button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Phonebook.”\b.Say the number of the
entry to begin the call.
Note: You can also use the Interface \bial to complete this procedure.
* Visit www.acura.com/handsfre\Pelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
\f s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d \b h o n e b o o k *
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
On the CellularPhone screen On the navigation
map screen On the audio screen
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2\f
3.
Scroll the list to find the
name and number you
want to call.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
Note: You can also use the Interface \bial to complete this procedure.
\f 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
Not\b: 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.
2.Say the number next to one of
the first four entries. For
example, “\fne.”For the
complete list of speed dial
entries, \fay“More speed dial.” If an entry has a stored voice
tag,
\fay“\bial by voice tag,”
followed by the voice tag
name and “\bial”from any
screen.
1.
Pr\b\f\f the PickUp button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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