2012 Acura TSX Advanced Technology Guide

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\b say“Info” and“Voice Help.”
Control up to five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the
ceiling microphone.
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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 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 m
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
T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e
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PickUp button:
Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
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.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
• 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.
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are
highlighted in blue.
• 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
- Mexican restaurant
- 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 preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• 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
• 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 traffic speeds • Display traffic icons
• Display traffic incidents/list
*subscription required
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• 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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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.
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U s i n g t h e F i n d N e a r e s t C o m m a n dE n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n A d d r e s s U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o l
Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options\b see
your Navigation Manual.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. 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 and displays the route.
1.Say “Display menu. ”Say
“Address.”
2. Say “Street,” fhensaythe
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 “\f\b2\b3\b
4.” If necessary\b say“OK” to
proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city\b a list of city
names appears. Saythe
number next to the city you
want.
6. The system displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
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
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Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n
Say“Display traffic” to view traffic flow and incident icons.
NOTE:Traffic flow and incident
icons can only be displayed on
map scales of 5 miles (8 km) or
less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Freeflow traffic
* Subscription\bbased service through Sirius XM Radio®(free 90\bday trial upon vehicle purchase)
Traffic
Flow
data
Incident
icon
Incident
Incident Icons
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
A C U R A L I N K R E A L T I M E W E A T H E RT M*( i f e q u i p p e d )
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s
Say “Display weather”to view weather icons for each city.
*Subscription\bbased service through Sirius XM Radio®(free 90\bday trial upon vehicle purchase)
Clear
Weather Icons
Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow
Provides continuously updated weather conditions\b warnings\b and forecasts in
major metro areas.
1. Say “Display traffic incidents”
to view a list of incidents on
your route. 3.
Say “Avoid,” and the incident
list returns.
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new
route.
T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n gT M
When a destination is set\b you can create a detour to avoid traffic incidents
or congestion (if Traffic Rerouting is set to ON in Setup).
W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t
Say “Weather forecast” to view a
1-day or 3-day forecast of your
current position or city vicinity.
R a d a r I m a g e M a p
Say “Radar map” to view color-
coded rain or snow systems.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g L i s t
Say “Warning list sorted by distance”
to view a list of all U.S. weather
warnings by distance.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p
Say “Warning map” to view color-
coded severe weather systems.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Information,” then“Weather information” for the following options:
NOTE:Weather icons are
available on all map scales.
A C U R A L I N K R E A L T I M E T R A F F I CT M*( i f e q u i p p e d )
Provides continuously updated info\b including traffic speed\b incidents\b and
construction in major metro areas.
2.Say the number of the incident
you want to avoid. When the
incident appears\b say“Traffic
detail.”
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A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features\b recall and safety
information\b maintenance reminders\b and diagnostic information.
B L \b E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®( B a s e m o d e l )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
U s i n g H F L
HFL Talk button:Give HFL
commands and answer incoming
calls.
HFL \fack button: Cancel a
command and end or decline a
call.
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Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t
1. When you receive a new
message\b an envelope icon
appears on the map screen.
2. Say “Messages,” and a list of
messages appears.
1. Using the Interface Dial\b open a maintenance or
product update
message.3. The system searches for the next available appointment at your registered dealer.
Select “Confirm Appointment” if you are
satisfied with the date.
NOTE: If you are not satisfied with the available
date, use the Call option to call your dealer directly.
2. Select “Schedule
Dealer Appt.”
4. Select “OK” to set the appointment.
To use this feature\b register at My Acura (www.myacura.com)\b and make sure
your compatible phone is paired (see page 27) and set up for data connection.
V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s
3.Say the number of the
message you want to
hear.
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Enable “Discovery” or
“Search” mode on your
compatible phone
3. HFL gives you a four-digit code that also appears on
the MID.
2.Say “Phone setup,” then
say “Pair.” 4.
Search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone\b and enterthe
code when prompted.
Connect to HFL.
PAIR
0000
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
5. HFL asks you to name the
phone. For example\b say
“Mary's phone.” The phone is
now paired.
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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.
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.
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CALLINGP a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
2. Make sure your phone is in Discovery mode. Searchfor
HandsFreeLink from your
phone\b and selectit when it
appears. 3. When your phone prompts
you\b enter the 4-digit pass-
key from HFL.
4. Follow your phone’s prompts
and connect to HFL.
Use this pairing method when no phone has ever been paired to the system.
You can only pair your Bluetooth-compatible phone when the vehicle is
stopped.
U s i n g H F L
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
\fack button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen. A prompt appears
asking if you want to add a
phone. Say“Yes.”
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
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.
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P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
3. Say “Setup Bluetooth
phone .”
2.
Say “Phone setup.”
6. When your phone prompts
you\b enter the 4-digit pass-
key from HFL.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
If a prompt appears asking if
you want to connect to a
phone\b say“No” and continue
to step 2.
4. Say “Pair phone.”
7.Follow your phone’s
prompts and connectto
HFL.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the
system\b or when you want to pair an additional phone.
5. Make sure your phone is inDiscovery mode. Searchfor
HandsFreeLink from your
phone\b and selectit when it
appears.
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.
4. Say “Dial” to begin the call.
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.”
HFL imports your phonebook
if it is not already imported.
3. Say the number of the
entry you want to call.
* 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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