2012 Acura TSX maintenance

15Quick Reference Guide
AcuraLink®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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AcuraLink® Messages
Message Categories
AcuraLink® Messages
HINFO/PHONE button
 Messages
1.Rotate i to select a message
category. Press u.
2. Rotate i to select a message.
Press u.
Message CategoriesThere are six message categories in AcuraLink.
•Feature Guide : Appears each day to help you understand the vehicle features for
the first 90 days of ownership.
• Quick Tips : Supplements your Owner's Manual with updated vehicle information.
• Scheduled Dealer Appointments : An appointment made through the Acura
server or My Acura website can be rescheduled or canceled from this option. 2 Dealer Appointments
P. 197
■All Messages
1 All Messages
An unread message has a closed envelope icon
next to it. The icon disappears once you read the
message.1 Message Categories
Message categories can be added, revised, or
deleted through broadcast messages from
Acura.
You can call your dealer, find the nearest dealer,
or schedule appointmen ts from the message
options in Maintenance Minder , Recalls/
Campaigns , and Diagnostic Info.
2 Message Options P. 196
Retaining your curren t phone number makes it
possible for Acura to inform you about recalls
and campaigns. Please ke ep your information
updated through My Acura, or by calling your
dealer.
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AcuraLink® Messages
Message Options
AcuraLink® Messages
•Diagnostic Info : Provides information about the ca use for a warning indicator or
multi-information message. Rotate i to select Check Later or Check Now . If
you choose to check the information now, AcuraLink lets you know whether you
should see your dealer immediately or later in accordance with the level of
severity. Call your dealer or find the near est dealer. (If your navigation system is
still at the start-up disclaimer screen, select OK before checking the information.)
• Maintenance Minder : Tells you exactly which main tenance item is due along
with the multi-information message.
• Recalls/Campaigns: Reminds you of a recall or important safety information. You
should also be notified by mail.Message OptionsWhen a message is displayed, you may select some of the following options:
The following options are available:
•Voice : Reads the message aloud. Select Stop Reading to stop.
• Delete : Display the message you want to delete before rotating i to select this
option. Press u to complete the deletion.
• Call : Dials a number displayed in the message via HFL.
1Message Options
The options available vary depending on the
category of the message.
You can delete all me ssages in a category
simultaneously.
2 AcuraLink/Messages P. 63
Only your dealer can delete Diagnostic Info and
Recall/Campaign messages.
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AcuraLink® Messages
Dealer Appointments
AcuraLink® Messages
•Find Acura Dlr : Searches for the nearest Acura dealer.
• Call Your Dealer : Calls your Acura dealer using HFL.
• Diagnostic Info : Updates, if any, the current diagnostic message by connecting
to the Acura server using HFL.
• Schedule Dealer Appt. : Automatically sets an appoin tment date at your dealer.Dealer AppointmentsSchedule a dealer appointment for Ma intenance Minder and Recalls/Campaigns
messages. You can reschedule or cancel a dealer appointment from the Scheduled
Dealer Appointments option.
1.Display a Maintenance Minder,
Recalls/Campaigns, or Scheduled
Dealer Appointments message.
2. Rotate i to select Schedule
Dealer Appt. or Reschedule
Appointment (depending on the
screen). Press u.

A proposed date and time are
displayed.
3. Rotate i to select Confirm
Appointment . Press u to accept
the proposed appointment.
4. Press u to select OK when the
appointment is confirmed.
■ Scheduling an Appointment
1 Dealer Appointments
You can automaticall y schedule dealer
appointments when regular maintenance is due.
To use the Automated Appointment function,
visit the My Acura website at
www.owners.acura.com and set the required
option. A reminder message will be sent as the
date for the dealer appointment approaches. A
reminder message will also be sent if you
schedule an appointment online using My
Acura’s Schedule Servic e Appointment function.
If you are not satisfied with the proposed
appointment date and ti me, call your dealer
directly.
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Voice Commands
Navigation Commands
Voice Commands
Display north up
Display heading up
Display zoom in
Display zoom out
Display (specify scale):
1/20 mile (80 m) scale
1/8 mile (200 m) scale
1/4 mile (400 m) scale
1/2 mile (800 m) scale
1 mile (1600 m) scale
2 mile (3 km) scale
5 mile (8 km) scale
15 mile (24 km) scale
50 mile (80 km) scale
150 mile (240 km) scale
350 mile (560 km) scale
1000 mile (1600 km) scale
Max zoom in
Max zoom out■ Map Scale Commands
Find nearest (specify place):
Auto service center
ACURA dealers
HONDA dealers
Gas station
Hydrogen station
Auto parts & electronics shop
Auto repair & maintenance shop
Car wash & detailing shop
Motorcycle dealers
Other car dealers
Roadside assistance
Banking center
ATM
Bank
Check cashing
Currency exchange
Community
Business
City hall
Civic center
Convention center
Court house
Higher education
Library
Post office■ Find Place Commands
School
Emergency room
Hospital
Police station
Veterinarian
Lodging
Bed & breakfast
Hotel
Resort
Leisure center
Amusement park
Golf course
Historical monument
Marina
Movie theater
Museum
Park
Performing arts
Sports complex
Tourist attraction
Restaurant
Zagat restaurant
American restaurant
Californian restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Coffee shop
Continental restaurant
Fast food restaurant
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List of Categories
Auto ServiceLodgingShopping
Acura Dealers*
Auto Repair & Maintenance
Bed & Breakfast Resort All Shopping*
Office Supplies/Electronics
Acura Roadside Assistance
Car Wash & Detailing Hotel/Motel Accessories/Jewelry Pharmacy/Drug Store
Honda Dealers* Motorcycle Dealers
Leisure
Auto Parts & Electronics
Pet Food/Supplies
Gas Station* Other Car Dealers Amusement Park Museum Books/Music/Video Sewing/Linen
Hydrogen Station Roadside Assistance Golf Course
Park/Recreation Area
Clothing Shoes/Bags
Auto Parts & Electronics
Historical Monument
Performing Arts Groc eries Sporting Goods
Banking
MarinaSports Complex Home Improvement Toys/Arts/Crafts
ATM*
Check Cashing/Money Transfer
Movie Theater Tourist Attraction
Mall/Department Store
Bank Currency Exchange
Restaurant Travel
Community
All Types* IndianAirport Parking Lot
Business Higher EducationAll Types (Zagat Only)
ItalianAutomobile Club Rental Car Agency
City Hall Library AmericanJapaneseBed & Breakfast Resort
Civic/Community Center Post Office Californian Korean Bus StationRest Area
Convention/Exhibition Center
School ChineseMexicanCamping Ski Area
Court House Cafe/Coffee Shop Pizza
Commuter Rail Station
Tourist Attraction
Emergency
Continental Seafood Ferry Terminal Tourist Information
Acura Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance Fast Food ThaiHotel/Motel Train Station
Hospital* Veterinarian FrenchVegetarian Named Place Travel Agency
Police Station GermanVietnamese Park & Ride Truck Stop/Plaza
Greek Other
Parking Garage/House
* Stored in “Fav. Subcategory” by factory default.
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Index
Index
iPod®Connecting, Disconnecting
.............. 159
, 164
Playing
...................................................... 159
Voice Commands List
............................... 241
KKey to ZAGAT Ratings
.............................. 206
LLanguage
...................................................... 31
Leisure (Place Category)
............................. 80
Lodging (Place Category)
........................... 80
MMaintenance Minder
................................ 196
Map Color
..................................................... 28
Map Data Update
Checking Version
..................................... 204
Obtaining Update DVD
............................ 227
Viewing Upda te Status
............................. 205
Map Information
....................................... 105
Map Input
Editing Avoid Area
..................................... 54
Setting Destination
..................................... 88
Map Legend
......................................... 10
, 110
Map Menu
.................................................... 98
Map Screen
................................................... 93
Icon
............................................. 10
, 106
, 112
Orientation
............................................... 108
Scale
......................................................... 111
MAP/GUIDE Button
............................. 11
, 103
Menu (Dest. Menu 1)
.................................. 68
Menu (Dest. Menu 2)
..................................68
Menu (Route)
.............................................121
MENU Button
Changing Route
.......................................121
Entering a Destination
................................ 68
Menu Color
...................................................28
Messages
.....................................................195
Mode
...........................................................141
MODE Button
.............................................171
More Speed Dial
........................................174
Music Search
.................................................44
HDD
..........................................................154
iPod®
........................................................162
Phonetic Modification
................................ 46
Song By Voice
.....................................45
, 163
Mute
............................................................188
NNew Message Notification
......................... 63
New Messages
............................................194
Night Mode
Map Color
...................................................28
Menu Color
................................................ 28
Switching Display Mode
.............................29
North-up
.....................................................108
Note
.............................................................142
OOff-road Tracking
Driving
........................................................96
Setting
........................................................61
Open Map
...................................................102
PPair Phone
.................................................. 176
Pass-Key
...................................................... 178
Personal Information
.................................. 36
Phone Setup
............................................... 174
Phonebook
Importing
................................................. 181
Making a Call
........................................... 186
Phone-Data Connection
............................. 63
PIN Numbers
................................................ 42
Place Category
Editing Address Book
................................. 39
Place Category List
................................... 246
Setting Destination
.................................... 80
Place Name
Editing Address Book
................................. 39
Setting Destination
.............................. 77
, 81
Place Phone No.Editing Address Book
................................. 39
Setting Destination
.................................... 84
Preset Buttons
............................................... 6
Previous Destination
Deleting
...................................................... 43
Editing Address Book
................................. 39
Setting Destination
.................................... 76
QQuick Tips
................................................... 195
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