2013 Acura TSX radio

194AcuraLink® Messages
AcuraLink® MessagesAcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between your vehicle and Acura. Working through XM® Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle’s navigation system,
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and au
dio system to send and
receive messages.Reading MessagesAn envelope icon appears at the botto
m left of the navigation screen when
there is a new message. HENTER button (on map)
 New Messages
Rotate
i
to select a message.
■New Messages
1AcuraLink® MessagesTo use some AcuraLink functions:•Registration at the My Acura website (www.owners.acura.com
) is required for some
settings. If you do not ha
ve internet access, call
Acura Client Services
at (800) 382-2238. You
can also set your AcuraLink preference for what types of messages you want to receive.•A Bluetooth
-compatible cell phone needs to be
paired to
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®.
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
P. 174
•Setting up the Phone-D
ata Connection is
required for access to the AcuraLink server. 2AcuraLink/Messages
P. 63
1Reading MessagesMessages may not appear
immediately after your
vehicle purchase. It can ta
ke several days for your
dealer to register your vehicle’s ID. New messages are at the top of the list.Important messages are identified by an exclamation mark on the envelope icon.
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222Reference Information
System InitializationThe navigation system must be initialized if power to the navigation system is interrupted for any reason (e.g., the battery was disconnected).Entering the Security CodeWhen you purchased the vehicle, you should have received a card with the navigation system security code and serial number. Keep this card in a safe place. If you lose the card, you must obtain the security code from your dealer. 1.Press the VOLUME button to activate the audio system.2.Enter the 5-digit security code
when
prompted using the radio
preset buttons.
Acquiring GPS InformationDepending on the length of time the power was interrupted, your system may require GPS initialization. If initialization is not necessary, the system proceeds directly to the Startup Confirmation screen. If the system fails to locate a sufficient number of satellites to locate your
position
within 10 minutes, the following
screen is displayed.
If you are experiencing GPS
reception problems:
2GPS System
P. 224
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
Client Assistance
Traffic Information
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Traffic InformationContinuously updated traffic information is available in major metropolitan areas across the 48 contiguous states and some cities in Canada. A list of coverage areas is available online. To find traffic information:1.Visit
www.acura.com/realtimetraffic
.
2.Select Real-Time Traffic on the TL.3.Click AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic.
Operation in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto RicoNavigation-equipped vehicles delivered to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico are equipped with XM hardware, but XM broadcasting is not available. There are certain functions that rely on XM satellite signal coverage which are not available, including but not limited to AcuraLink and traffic/weather-related services. Unavailable menu options will appear gray on the LCD display. All roads displayed on the map screens are verified roads. Information in this manual relating to “unverified” roads or areas is not applicable.■XM® Radio■Map Coverage
Entering a destination address or place/landmark on another island may result in a screen caution message. This is because there are no ferry routes between islands in the database. If Street Name Guidance is set to ON, the street names will not be read out by
voice
guidance. This may change in a
future data
update.Shipping a Vehicle to
the U.S. Mainland
To receive XM audio, traffic, or weather information, you must
call XM and set up
an account at (800) 852-9696. To receive AcuraLink quick tips, contact Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238, and ask them to activate your
AcuraLink unit.
■Address and Place Entry Screens■Puerto Rico
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
Legal Information
As required by the FCC
Reference Information
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that you
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Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this
Agreement against you
directly in its own
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As required by the FCC1) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian RSS-210/RSS- Gen. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2) The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the party respon
sible for compliance
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 3) This product emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC and IC radio frequency exposure limits. This equipment complies with FCC and IC RF radiation exposure limi
ts set forth for an
uncontrolled environm
ent. Nevertheless,
the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna during normal operation is minimized.
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
Voice Commands
Audio Commands
Temperature up Temperature downTemperature max hotTemperature max coldDriver temperature max hotDriver temperature max coldClimate control sync onClimate control sync offFront climate control automaticFront climate control off
Audio CommandsThe system accepts these commands on most screens.Audio on
*
Audio off
*
Radio on
*
Radio off
*
Radio select FM1Radio select FM2Radio select AMRadio tune to # FM
(#: frequency, e.g.,
95.5)Radio tune to # AM
(#: frequency, e.g.,
1020)Radio seek upRadio seek downRadio next stationRadio preset #
(#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM preset
# (#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM1 preset #
(#: 1 to 6)
Radio FM2 preset #
(#: 1 to 6)
Radio AM preset #
(#: 1 to 6)
Radio auto select
*
Radio scan
*
Radio select XM1■Radio Commands
Radio select XM2XM channel #
(#: 1 to 255)
XM channel upXM channel downXM category upXM category downXM preset #
(#: 1 to 6)
XM1 preset #
(#: 1 to 6)
XM2 preset #
(#: 1 to 6)
XM scan
*
XM category scan
*
XM channel scan
*
XM category modeXM channel mode NOTE:Radio volume levels cannot be controlled using voice control.
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Driver temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to
87 °F)Passenger temperature # degrees
(#: 57
to 87 °F)Fan speed #
(#: 1 to 7)
Temperature # degrees
(#: 57 to 87 °F)
* These commands toggle the function on and
off, so the command may not
match your
intended action.
* These commands toggle the function on and
off, so the command may not
match your
intended action.
* These commands toggle the function on and
off, so the command may not
match your
intended action.

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Index
SymbolsK
(Back) Button
....................................
5, 22
a
(Display Mode) Button
......................
29
j
(Hang-Up) Button
................................
188
h
(Pick-Up) Button
..........................
188
, 189
8
(Sound) Button
.............................
6, 170
d
(Talk) Button
......................................
5, 22
AA.SEL (Auto Select)
....................................
137
A.SEL/SCAN Bar
..............................................
6
Acura Client Services
.................................
226
AcuraLink/Messages
....................................
63
Add to Address Book
..........................
90, 132
Add to Dest. List
..........
90, 126
, 130
, 131
, 132
Add to Playlist
............................................
155
AddressEditing Address Book
.................................
39
Editing Avoid Area
.....................................
54
Setting Destination
.....................................
70
Address BookEditing Address Book
.................................
37
Setting Destination
.....................................
75
Address Book PIN
........................................
42
Adjust Time
..................................................
59
Advanced (Place Category)
........................
80
Audio
...........................................................
133
Basic Operation
............................................
6
Control Display
.............................................
7
Remote Control
........................................
171
Sound Setup
.............................................
170
Voice Commands List
...............................
239
AUDIO Button
................................................
7
Audio MenuBluetooth
® Audio
....................................
169
Disc
...........................................................
146
FM/AM Radio
............................................
137
HDD
..........................................................
150
iPod®
........................................................
161
USB Flash drive
.........................................
166
XM® Radio
...............................................
141
Auto Daylight
..............................................
.58
Auto Reading
...............................................
63
Auto Service (Place Category)
...................
.80
Auto Time Zone
...........................................
58
AUXInput Jack
..................................................
135
Voice Commands List
...............................
241
AUX Button
...........................
6, 160
, 165
, 168
Avoid Streets
..............................................
122
Banking (Place Category)
...........................
80
Basic Settings
................................................
26
Black Level
....................................................
24
Bluetooth
® Audio
Playing
......................................................
168
Voice Commands List
...............................
241
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®
...................
173
Editing User Name/PIN
..............................
184
Importing Phonebook
...............................
181
Making a Call
..........................................
.185
Pairing a Phone
.........................................
176
Receiving a Call
.........................................
188
Setting Speed Dials
...................................
182
Brightness
...............................................
24, 29
Calculator
...................................................
202
Calendar
.....................................................
200
CallAcuraLink/Messages
................................
196
Calculate Route Screen
......................
90, 132
Call History
.................................................
187
Call Your Dealer
........................................
197
Cancel Route
..............................................
122
CategoryEditing Address Book
.................................
39
Place Category List
...................................
246
Setting Destination
....................................
80
CATEGORY Bar
..............................................
6
Category Scan
............................................
141
CD Recording
.............................................
153
Cellular PhoneVoice Commands List
..............................
241
CH (Channel) Button
................................
172
Change Language
.......................................
20
Change Route Preference
..........................
91
Change State
...............................................
71
Channel List
...............................................
141
Channel Scan
.............................................
141
City
................................................................
72
City VicinitySetting Destination
....................................
81
Viewing Weather
.....................................
115
Clear Personal Data
....................................
66
Clock Adjustment
........................................
58
Adjust Time
................................................
59
Auto Daylight
.............................................
58
Auto Time Zone
.........................................
58
Resetting
....................................................
59
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Color
..............................................................
27
Map Color
...................................................
28
Menu Color
................................................
28
Community (Place Category)
.....................
80
Connect to the Acura Server
......................
63
Continue Trip
.............................................
132
Contrast
.........................................................
24
Coordinate
...................................................
.86
Correct Vehicle Position
..............................
62
Current Location
........................................
109
Current PositionEditing Address Book
.................................
39
Setting Destination
.....................................
88
Viewing Weather
......................................
115
Day ModeMap Color
...................................................
28
Menu Color
................................................
28
Switching Display Mode
.............................
29
Delete a Phone
...........................................
179
Delete Imported Phonebook
...................
181
Delete Messages
.........................................
.63
Dest. Menu 1
................................................
68
Dest. Menu 2
................................................
68
Destination ListAdding Waypoint
.....................................
123
Editing
.......................................................
127
Destination Map
..........................................
92
Detour
.........................................................
122
Diagnostic Info
...........................................
196
Dial
...............................................................
186
Direct Dial
...................................................
188
Directions
....................................................
101
DiscPlaying
......................................................
145
Voice Commands List
..............................
240
DISC/HDD Button
..........................
6, 145
, 149
Edit Avoid Area
...........................................
53
Edit Music Info.
..........................................
155
Edit Speed Dial
..........................................
182
Edit User/PIN
..............................................
184
Edit Waypoint Search Area
........................
55
Emergency (Place Category)
......................
80
ENT Button
.....................................................
8
Error Messages
..........................................
217
Disc Player
................................................
218
iPod®
.......................................................
219
Navigation System
...................................
217
USB Flash Drive
........................................
220
Exit Info.
.....................................................
102
Favorite Subcategory
..................................
82
Feature Guide
............................................
195
Find Acura Dlr
............................................
197
Find Nearest...
............................................
128
FM/AM Button
.......................................
6, 136
FM/AM RadioPlaying
......................................................
136
Voice Commands List
..............................
239
Folder ListDisc
...........................................................
147
USB Flash Drive
........................................
167
Get Music Info.
..........................................
157
Go Home 1
...................................................
12
Go Home 1 PIN
............................................
42
Go Home 2
...................................................
12
Go Home 2 PIN
............................................
42
Gracenote Info. Update
............................
158
Guidance Menu
.........................................
100
Directions
.................................................
101
Exit Info
....................................................
102
Guidance Mode
........................................
103
Guidance Mode
.........................................
103
Guidance Screen Interruption
..................
. 57
HDDPlaying
......................................................
149
Voice Commands List
...............................
240
HDD SetupDisc
...........................................................
146
HDD
..........................................................
151
Heading-up
................................................
108
Home Address 1
.....................................
12, 41
Home Address 2
.....................................
12, 41
Icon Option
................................................
107
Import Cellular Phonebook
.....................
181
Interface Dial
.................................................
8
Interface Dial Feedback
..............................
25
Intersection
..................................................
87
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Radar Map
..................................................
118
RadioFM/AM
......................................................
136
XM®
.........................................................
140
RandomDisc
...........................................................
146
HDD
..........................................................
151
Pass-Key
....................................................
178
USB Flash Drive
........................................
.166
RDS Search
..................................................
138
Read Radio Text
.........................................
139
Rearview Camera
.......................................
208
Rec to HDD
.................................................
153
Recalculation
.........................................
.49
, 95
Recalls/Campaigns
.....................................
196
Reminder
...............................................
21, 201
RepeatDisc
...........................................................
146
HDD
..........................................................
151
iPod®
........................................................
161
USB Flash Drive
.........................................
166
Rerouting
......................................................
49
Reset Clock Settings
...................................
.59
Reset Factory Default
..................................
65
Restaurant (Place Category)
.......................
80
Roadside Assistance
...................................
205
Route (Menu)
.............................................
121
Route Pref.
....................................................
91
Routing & Guidance
....................................
48
ScanDisc
...........................................................
147
FM/AM Radio
...........................................
137
HDD
..........................................................
151
USB Flash Drive
........................................
166
SCAN/A.SEL Bar
..............................................
6
Scenic Road Information
..........................
204
ScheduleCalendar
...................................................
200
Dealer Appointments
...............................
197
Search a Next Connected Phone
.............
180
Search Along
..............................................
124
Search Around
...........................................
124
Search by Keyword
.....................................
81
Search Phonebook
....................................
186
Security PIN Code
......................................
222
Shopping (Place Category)
........................
80
Show Icon on Map
....................................
106
Show Wallpaper
........................................
207
Shuffle
........................................................
161
Single Screen
..............................................
103
SKIP Bar
..........................................................
6
Song By VoiceSearching Music
.......................................
163
Setting
........................................................
45
Voice Commands List
..............................
241
Sort by Distance to Travel
..........................
81
Sound Setup
...............................................
170
Speed DialMaking a Call
...........................................
187
Registering
...............................................
182
Split Screen
................................................
104
Street
............................................................
73
Street Name Guidance
................................
56
System/Device Information
......................
204
TITLE Button
...................................................
6
Traffic & Weather Status
............................
64
Traffic Detail
..............................................
120
Traffic Incidents
.........................................
119
Traffic List
...................................................
119
Traffic Rerouting
.......................................
119
Transfer
.......................................................
188
Travel (Place Category)
...............................
80
TuneFM/AM Radio
...........................................
137
XM® Radio
...............................................
141
TUNE Bar
.........................................................
6
Unit Conversion
.........................................
202
Units (mile or km)
........................................
26
Unverified Area Routing
............................
50
Update System SoftwareFinding Update Information
.....................
227
Obtaining Update DVD
............................
227
USB Flash DriveConnecting, Disconnecting
..............
159
, 164
Playing
......................................................
164
Voice Commands List
...............................
240
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