2012 Acura TSX audio

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 its technology and convenience 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.
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........................................ 11
Power Tailgate* ...............................................\1....................................\1.......... 12
Fuel Fill Door ...............................................\1....................................\1................ 13
Voice Recognition ...............................................\1....................................\1..... 14
Navigation* ...............................................\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
p. 14
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p. 25A U D I Op. 31
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
D I S P L A Y
p. 4
AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM* .................................................\1................ 23
AcuraLink®Messages* ....................................\1...........................................\1... 24
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®....................................\1....................................... 25
Bluetooth®Audio ....................................\1................................................\1....... 31
iPod®or USB Flash Drive ....................................\1...........................................\1. 32
Note Function* ....................................\1...........................................\1............... 32
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* ....................................\1.................................. 33
Song By Voice
TM(SBV)* ....................................\1............................................. 34
My Acura....................................\1...........................................\1......................... 36
Safety Reminder ....................................\1...........................................\1............. 37
Fuel Requirement ....................................\1...........................................\1........... 37
*if equipped
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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L I N D I C A T O R S
O n \b O f f I n d i c a t o r sM a l f u n c t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
If an indicator remains on\b there may be a problem; see your dealer
Charging system
Low brake fluid\b Brake system
Low oil pressure
VSA®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
EPS(Electric Power Steering)SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS(Anti-lock Brake System)
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(above audio panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA®OFF
Immobilizer (blinks): improperly
coded key;use correct key
Headlightson
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on Fog lights
onHigh beams on
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
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2
C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver
Parking brake on:
ReleaseMessage indicator:
See MID
Door/tailgate open:
Close door or tailgateLow tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)Low fuel:
Refill
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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\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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Technology Package shown
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14
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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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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01233456789IN USE
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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B L \b E T O O T H®
A U D I O
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to HandsFreeLink (see
page 2\b or 27).
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback. 4.
Press () or () on the audio
control panel to change tracks\b
or press (+) or () on the remote
audio controls.
2. Press AUX until “Bluetooth Audio”
appears.
3. From your phone\b openthe
desired audio player or app and
begin playing. Sound is
redirected to the audio system.
P l a y i n gBluet\f\fthA u d i o F i l e s
* not supported on all phones
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.
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.
2.Say “Call” and the number of
the entry. For example\b “Call
one.” For the complete list of
speed dial entries\b say“More
speed dial.” If a speed dial has a stored
voice tag\b say“Call” and
the voice tag name. For
example\b “Call Mary.”
1.
Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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