Acura TL 2013 Technology Reference Guide

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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
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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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M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )
Consists of several displays that provide you wi\3th useful information\b
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A c c e s s i n g t h e M I DM a i n D i s p l a y s





L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Odometer,trip meter
Odometer,
Outside temperature Trip A,
Outside temperature
Oil life,
Outside temperature Trip B,
Outside temperature Range
Average speed
SHAWD torque
distribution monitor* Elapsed time
* if equipped

When you start the engine, the MID
shows the last active display from
the previous drive cycle\b
To toggle between the MID
main displays, press either Info
button ( p/q)\b
To toggle between the lower
displays, press SEL/RESET\bSEL/RESET
button
INFO
button


AVG. SPEED
mph


CUSTOMIZESETTINGS
Tire pressure monitor Customize settings
Average and instant
fuel economy
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T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
Alerts you when one or more of your tires \3has significantly low pressure\b Toggle
to the tire pressure monitor display to view pre\3ssure readings on the MID\b
H o w I t W o r k s
W h a t t o D o
1\b Visually inspect the tires for
damage\b
\f\b Use a tire air pressure gauge
(or check the MID) to check
which tire(s) have low pressure\b
3\b Inflate the tire(s), if necessary,
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb\b
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If the tire pressure drops significantly below reco\3mmended levels:
• The low tire pressure indicator comes on\b
• A “CHECK TIRE PRESSURE” mess\3age appears on the MID, showing which tire(s) have low pressure\b
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
1\b Select CHANGE SETTINGS\b
3\b Select AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK\b4\b Select ALL DOORS With SHIFT
TO P\b
5\b Once the setting has been saved, select EXIT\b
Five groups of settings can be programmed using \3the MID*: Meter Setup, Position
Setup, Keyless Access Setup, Lighting Setup,\3 and Door Setup\b
SEL/RESET
button
Info
buttons
Press either Info button to toggle
to the “Customize Settings”
display, then press SEL/RESET to
enter the menu\b
P r o g r a m m i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
* See “Customize Settings” in your Owner’s \5Manual for other programmable settings.
\f\b Select DOOR SETUP\b
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Store driver’s seat and side mirror positions into\3 memory for each corresponding
keyless remote (1 or \f), which are rec\3alled when you unlock the driver’s door with the\3
remote and enter the vehicle\b
P r o g r a m m i n g t h e D P M S
D R I V I N G P O S I T I O N M E M O R Y S Y S T E M ( D P M S )
3\b Press SET\b You will hear a
beep\b
\f\b Adjust your preferred seat and
outside mirror settings\b
4\b Press the memory button
corresponding to the remote
(1 or \f) you are using\b You will
hear two beeps\b
Note\b Stored positions can also be recalled by pressing \3one of the
memory buttons (1 or \f) on the door\b
1\b Turn the vehicle on\b Shift into
Park (P), or set the parking brake
for manual transmission vehicles.
R E A R V I E W C A M E R A
For added convenience, the area behind your v\3ehicle is displayed to help you navigate while backing up\b
• When you shift into Reverse, a realtime \3imageof the area behind your vehicle is shown in t\3he
navigation display\b
• Yellow parking guidelines appear to help you judge distance\b
• Adjust the screen brightness by turning the
Interface Dial\b
• The display turns off when you shift out o\3f Reverse\b
H o w I t W o r k s
R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R S
H o w I t W o r k s
When you shift into Reverse (R), you can \3tilt either outside door mirror down slightly to
improve your view as you parallel park\b Shifting \3out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror
to its original position\b
• To tilt the driver’s door mirror, move the
mirror selector switch
to the left (L) position\b
• To tilt the passenger’s side door mirror,
move the mirror
selector switch to the
right (R) position\b
• To turn the feature off, move the switch
to the middle
position\b
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B L I N D S P O T I N F O R M A T I O N ( B S I ) S Y S T E M ( A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Assists you in determining if there are vehicles\3 in your blind spots\b
T u r n i n g B S I O f f / O n
A radar sensor on each corner of the rear \3bumper alerts you to a detected
vehicle in your blind spot\b
Minimum operating speed: 67 mph
When a vehicle is detected in
your blind spot, the blind spot
indicator turns on and stays lit until
the area is clear\b
H o w I t W o r k s
When your turn signal is on and a
vehicle is detected, the blind spot
indicator blinks until the area is
clear or the turn signal is turned off\b
Press and hold
the BSI OFF
button on the
dashboard to
turn BSI off or on\b
A message
briefly appears
on the MID
screen showing
the system status\b
\f8 \f9
1\f
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Left BSI indicator shown
H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold
the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same t ime. Then, whil e
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remo\3tecontrolled devices around your
home, such as garage doors, lighting, or h\3ome security systems\b
If you have any problems programming HomeLink, \3see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to progr\3am, call HomeLink at
(800) 3553515, or visit www.homelink.com.
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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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