audio Acura TSX 2011 Advanced Technology Guide

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 the technology 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.
AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM...................................................\1...............23
AcuraLink
®Messages ....................................\1...........................................\1..... 24
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®....................................\1....................................... 25
Bluetooth
®Audio ....................................\1................................................\1....... 3\f
iPod
®or USB Flash Memory....................................\1....................................... 31
Note Function (Tech) ....................................\1...........................................\1..... 31
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Tech) ....................................\1....................... 32
Song By Voice
TM(SBV) (Tech) ....................................\1.................................. 33
My Acura....................................\1...........................................\1......................... 35
Safety Reminder ....................................\1...........................................\1............. 36
Fuel Requirement ....................................\1...........................................\1........... 36
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....................................\1......11
Power Tailgate (Tech)....................................\1....................................\1........... 12
Fuel Fill Door ...............................................\1....................................\1................13
Voice Recognition ...............................................\1....................................\1..... 14
Navigation (Tech) ...............................................\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
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B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
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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
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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
VSAOFF
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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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\bsay“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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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 mV o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
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
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
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.
T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e
- 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.
- 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
- Mexicanrestaurant
- 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 preset1/2/3/4/5/6
• 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
• Guidance prompts min/max/normal
• 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 trafficspeeds • 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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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
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.1. When you receive a newmessage\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 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.
3.Say the number of the
message you want to hear.
To use this feature\b you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com)\b and
make sure your compatible phone is paired and correctly set up (see page 27).
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N DS 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.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s
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.
1. Enable “Discovery” or
“Search” mode on your
compatible phone
3. HFL gives you a four-digit code (that also appears
on the MID) and begins to
search for your phone. 6. HFL asks you to name the
phone. For example\b say
“Mary's phone.”
5.
Enter the four-digit code on
your phone when
prompted.
2. Say “Phone setup,” then
say “Pair.” 4.
Search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone\b
and connect to HFL.
PAIR
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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.
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
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.
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.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
3. Say “Pair phone .”
2.
Say “Setup Bluetooth
phone.”
4. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass- key and begins to search
for your phone.
5.Search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone\b
and connect to HFL.
6. When your phone prompts you\b input the 4-digit pass-
key and connect to HFL.
* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
1.Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen\b and say“Phone setup.”
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
\fack button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
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CALLING
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Dial.”
3.Say the entire phone
number and “Dial”to
begin call.
4. The call is connected and heard through the speakers.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
D i a l i n g a N u m b e r
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. HFL imports your phonebook
if not already imported.
4. Once the phonebookimports\b saythe number of
the entry you want to call.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
* Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k *
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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.
Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.
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.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say the number next to one of
the first four entries. For
example\b “One.”For the
complete list of speed dial
entries\b say“More speed dial.” If an entry has a stored voice
tag\b
say“Dial by voice tag,”
followed by the voice tag
name and “Dial”from any
screen.
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3.Push AUX until “iPod” or “USB”
appears to begin playing.
2. Connect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.1. Open the center console\b and
pull out the USB adapter cable.
1. Press and hold XM for about 2
seconds.
2. To replay stored information\b push
the interface dial down. 3.
Turn the selector knob to select
“NOTE\b” then pressENTER.
4. Turn the selector knob to select a
sound file\b then pressENTER. The
selected recording plays.
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.
i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h M e m o r y
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash memory device through your
vehicle’s audio system. See your Owner’s Manual for a list of compatible devices.
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 F i l e s
R e c o r d i n g S o n g S a m p l e s
1. Make sure your phone is on and
paired to HandsFreeLink (see
page 2\b).
•Press () or () on the audio
control panel. •
Press (+) or () on the remote
audio controls.
There are two ways to skip through audio files*: 2. Press AUX repeatedly until “Bluetooth
Audio” appears.
3. Press “play” on your phone;
sound is redirected to the audio
system. Make sure the phone’s
volume is adjusted.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer\b Inc.\b registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
P l a y i n gBluet\f\fthA u d i o F i l e s
S k i p p i n g
Bluet\f\fthA u d i o F i l e sN o t e F u n c t i o n( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
Store up to 3\f ten-second recordings of songs and song information from XM®Radio
(with an active subscription).
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* not supported on all phones
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H A R D D I S C D R I V E ( H D D ) A U D I O( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
Automatically record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard drive (by system default). Songs
begin to record once a CD is inserted into the disc slot.
P l a y i n g H D D A u d i o F i l e s
S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c
1.Press AUDIO.3. The first song of the last recorded
album or the last song selected
plays. Press() or () or (+) or ()
to skip through songs.
1. Push the selector up to select
MUSIC SEARCH.
2. Select one of the categories. 3.
Select a track and pressENTER
to begin play.
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S O N G B Y V O I C ET M( S B V )( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using
simple voice commands.
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 give a command.
The system
provides voice
feedback and
lists possible
matches.
The system
plays the
selection
and returns
to the Search
Mode
screen.
Say "iPod
search" or
"HDD search."
Say "Play" and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example\b say
"Play Artist
XYZ."
Saythe
number of the
corresponding
selection you
wish to play.
For example\b
say "Four."
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
2. Press DISC/HDD until HDD appears.
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