2013 Acura TL 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 technology and convenience features\b This guide covers
the TL with Technology and Advance Packages\b
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual\b For more detailed information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual\b
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink® (HFL) \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\f\f
Bluetooth
®Audio \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\f6
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b \f7
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\f8
Song By Voice
TM(SBV)\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\f9
AcuraLink
®Messages \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b31
My Acura\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b3\f
Safety Reminder \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b 33
Fuel Requirement \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b33
Technology Package shown
Keyless Access System \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\f
Instrument Panel Indicators\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b4 MultiInformation Display (MID) \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b6
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b10
Rearview Camera \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b10
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b11
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System* \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b1\f
HomeLink
®\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b13
Voice Recognition \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b14
Navigation \b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b\b18
V O I C E
R E C O G N I T I O N
p\b 14
K E Y L E S S A C C E S S
S Y S T E M
p\b \f
N A V I G A T I O Np\b 18
B L U E T \b \b T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p\b \f\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\b 6
A U D I O p\b \f6
*if equipped
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K E Y L E S S A C C E S S S Y S T E M
Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply\3 having the remote within
operating range\b
Press the door lock button on
either front door handle\b
Grab either one of the front door
handles\b
O p e n i n g t h e T r u n k
Press the trunk release button
under the spoiler\b
E n g i n e S t a r t / S t o p B u t t o n
Press and hold the brake pedal*,
then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button\b
* For manual transmissions, press and hold the clutch\b
S t a r t i n g t h e E n g i n e
Shiftto Park*, then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button\b
T u r n i n g t h e V e h i c l e O f f
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button once (without pressing
the brake pedal)\b Press it again
for On mode\b
Use audio, power sockets, etc\b, without turn\3ing the engine on\b
A c c e s s o r y o r O n M o d e
* For manual transmissions, apply
the emergency brake\b
L o c k i n g t h e D o o r sU n l o c k i n g t h e D o o r s
Note\b
If you press the button and
the shift lever is not in Park, the
vehicle goes into Accessory mode\b
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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 / O f f I n d i c a t o r s
M 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, there may be a \3problem; see your dealer\b
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
SHAWD*(Super Handling AllWheel Drive)
VSA®
(Vehicle Stability Assist)
Malfunction indicator lamp(check engine light)
TPMS (blinks)(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)SRS(Supplemental Restraint System)
ABS (Antilock Brake System)EPS(Electronic Power Steering System)
OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAGPASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(above audio panel)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA OFF
Fog lights on
Headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
CRUISE CONTROL on
CRUISE MAIN on
High beams on
Briefly appear with each engine start\b Red and \3amber indicators are most critical\b
Blue and green indicators are used for general \3information\b See your Owner’s Manual
for more information\b
*if equipped
5
4
C o n d i t i o n I n d i c a t o r s
Action is needed by driver\b
Parking brake on:
ReleaseMessage indicator:
See MI\f
Door/trunk open:
Close door or trunkLow tire pressure (stays on):
Add air
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)Low fuel:
Refill
BSI*(Blind Spot Information System)Keyless Access System
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use correct key
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C L I M A T Ep\b 17
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 \3time, press and release theTalk button, then say “Help.”
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep,\3 then say a command\b
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available \3voice commands are
highlighted in blue\b
• Speak in a clear, natural voice without pa\3using between words\b
• Reduce all background noise\b
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away fr\3om the microphone in the ceiling\b
• Close the windows\b
B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®p\b \f\f
A C U R A L I N Kp\b 31
A U D I Op\b 17
N A V I G A T I O Np\b 18
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 \3the wheel, use voice commands for
handsfree calling, navigation, audio, climate \3control, and AcuraLink functions\b For a
full list of commands, say “Display information” and “Voice Info.”
Control five different systems with the steering \3wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone\b
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PickUp button\b Answer an incoming call,
or go directly to the Cellular Phone
screen\b
HangUp button\b End a call or decline a
call\b
Talk button\b Give HFL, navigation, audio,
climate control, or AcuraLink commands\b
Back button\b Cancel a command and
return to the previous screen\b
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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
Press and release the Talk button before you sa\3y a command\bPress and release the Talk button before you sa\3y a command\b
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
• Display 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 i\3s 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/\f/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM preset 1/\f/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 info (from the INFO screen list of all available navigation, audio, 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
• 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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Here are some examples of commonly used voice \3commands\b Try some of these to
familiarize yourself with the voice command system\b
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P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
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B L U E T \b \b T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®( H F L )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’\3s navigation and audio systems\b
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible\b
Press and release the Talk button before you sa\3y a command\b
1\b Pressthe PickUp button to go
to the Phone screen\b A prompt
appears\b Say “Yes.”
PickUp button\b Answer an
incoming call, or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen\b
HangUp button\b End a call or
decline an incoming call\b
Talk button\b Give HFL commands\b
Back button\b Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen\b
H o w t o U s e H F L
\f\b Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and say “OK.”
3\b HFL searches for your phone\b Say the number next to the
phone when it appears on the
list\b If your phone does not
appear:
Select “Phone Not Found?”
and search for a
HandsFreeLink device from
your phone\b Connect to HFL\b
4\b HFL gives you a fourdigit code\b Enter it on your
phone when prompted\b The phone is now paired\b
Press and release the Talk button before you sa\3y a command\b
1\b Press the PickUp button to
go to the Phone screen\b
If your phone does not appear:
Say“Find Another Phone” and
search for HandsFreeLink from
your phone. Connect to HFL\b
Use this pairing method when a phone has already\3 been paired to the
system, or when you want to pair an additiona\3l phone\b
7\b HFL gives you a fourdigitcode\b Enter it on your phone
when prompted\b The phone
is now paired\b
5\b Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode, and say “OK.”
\f\b Say“Phone setup.”
3\b Say“Connection.”
4\b Say“Add New Phone.”
If a prompt appears asking
to connect to a phone, say
“No.” 6\b HFL searches for your phone\b Say
the number next to the phone
when it appears on the list\b
Use this pairing method when no phone has ever \3been paired to the system\b
You can pair your compatible phone only when the\3 vehicle is stopped\b
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P l a y i n g BluetoothA u d i o
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B L U E T \b \b T H®
A U D I O
Play audio files from your compatible phone through\3 your vehicle’s audio system\b Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your \3phone\b
1\b Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®
(see page 22)\b
4\b Press (9)(:) or (+)() to
change tracks\b
\f\b Press HDD/AUX until Bluetooth Audio
appears\b
3\b Press “play” on your phone; sound is
redirected to the audio system\b
Make sure the volume on your
phone is properly adjusted\b
H A R D D I S C D R I V E ( H D D ) A U D I O
Automatically record CDs onto your vehicle’s \3hard drive (by system default)\b Songs
begin to record once a CD is inserted into\3 the disc slot\b
P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o
1\b Press AUDIO\b
1\b PressHDD/AUX until HDD appears\b
\f\b The first song of the last
recorded album or the last
song selected plays\b Press
(9)(:) or (+)() to change
tracks\b
S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c
3\b Select one of the categories\b
4\b Select a track and press
ENTER to begin play\b
\f\b Push the selector up to select
MUSIC SEARCH\b
Notes\b
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth \3settings on your phone for playback\b
• The play/pause function and remote audio contro\3ls may not be supported on all phones\b
• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is \3stopped\b
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Connect
the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive\b
1\b Open the center console, and
pull out the USB adapter cable\b
i P o d ® o r U S B F L A S H D R I V E
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or US\3B flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system\b See your Owner’s Manual for a li\3st of compatible devices\b
C o n n e c t i n g a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o
* iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc\b, registered in the U\bS\b and other countries\b iPod not included\b
3\b Press (9)(:) or (+)() to change
tracks\b
\f\b Press HDD/AUX until iPod or USB
appears\b
S O N G B Y V O I C ET M( S B V )
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from \3most navigation/audio screens by using
simple voice commands\b
P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d
Press and release the Talk button before you sa\3y a command\b
The system
provides voice
feedback and
lists possible
matches\b
The system
plays the
selection
and returns
to the Search
Mode
screen\b
Say “iPod
search” or
“HDD search.”
Say “Play”
and one of
the options on
the Search
Mode screen\b
For example,
say “Play Artist
XYZ.”
Saythe
number of the
corresponding
selection you
wish to play\b
For example,
say “Four.”
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
Note\b Operate your phone only when your vehicle is sto\3pped\b
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