radio Acura TSX 2013 Navigation Manual

Contents
2System Setup
P. 19
Start-up
20
Voice Control System
22
Interfa
ce Settings
24
Personal Information
36
Music Search
44
Routing & Guidance
48
Clock Adjustment
58
Vehicle
60
AcuraLink®
63
Traffic and Weather Status
64
Data Reset
65
2Navigation
P. 67
Entering a Destination
68
Calculating the Route
90
Driving to Your Destination
93
Map Menu
98
Changing Your Route
121
Changing Your Destination
128
Resuming Your Trip
132
2Audio
P. 133
Audio System
134
Playing FM/AM Radio
136
Playing XM® Radio
140
Playing a Disc
145
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
149
Playing an iPod®
159
Searching for Music Using Song By Voice™ (SBV)
163
Playing a USB Flash Drive
164
Playing Bluetooth® Audio
168
Adjusting the Sound
170
Audio Remote Controls
171
2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
P. 173
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
174
Pairing a Phone
176
Importing Phonebook Data
181
Setting Up Speed Dialing
182
Editing User Name and PIN
184
Making a Call
185
Receiving a Call
188
HFL Menus
189
2AcuraLink® Messages
P. 193
AcuraLink® Messages
194
Reading Messages
194
Message Categories
195
Message Options
196
Dealer Appointments
197
2Other Features
P. 199
Calendar
200
Calculator
202
Information
Functions
204
Rearview Camera
208
2Troubleshooting
P. 209
Troubleshooting
210
Error Messages
217
2Reference Information
P. 221
System Initialization
222
System Limitations
224
Client Assistance
226
Legal Information
229
2Voice Commands
P. 235
Voice Commands
236
Quick Reference Guide
P.2
System Setup
P.19
Navigation
P.67
Audio
P.133
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®
P.173
AcuraLink® Messages
P.193
Other Features
P.199
Troubleshooting
P.209
Reference Information
P.221
Voice Commands
P.235
Index
P.247
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Quick Reference Guide
Index
Index
Book Table of Contents
TOC
Chapter Table of Contents
Voice Commands
2013 TSX
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Other FeaturesRearview Camera
(P208)
Helps you check for obstacles around the rear of your
vehicle on the navigation screen when reversing.
Audio
The advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music. Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
AM/FM Radio
(P136)
XM® Radio
(P140)
Compact Disc
(P145)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(P149)
iPod®
(P159)
USB Flash Drive
(P164)
Bluetooth
® Audio
(P168)
AcuraLink®AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura. AcuraLink Messages
(P194)
Display messages from Acura,
tips, and other information.
Voice Control
(P22)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of the navigation, audio,
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® and c
limate control systems.
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®
(P174)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.
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Audio Control DisplayPress the AUDIO button to display the audio system on the navigation screen.FM/AM Radio
(P136)
, XM® Radio
(P140)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(P149)
, iPod®
(P159)
,USB Flash Drive
(P164)
Band Stereo indicator
Presets
Tune, scan, and other functions
iPod® mode (HDD mode, USB mode)Search menu
Track list
Repeat, shuffle, and other functions
Compact Disc
(P145)
Bluetooth
® Audio
(P168)
Disc mode Play mode Recorded icon Recording icon Recording ready icon
Repeat, random, scan, and other functions
Track list
Bluetooth
®
Audio mode Stop/Start control
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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 remindersExample 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/FreezeWind 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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
Routing & Guidance
Traffic Rerouting
System Setup
Traffic ReroutingHINFO/PHONE button
 Setup
 Other
 Routing & Guidance
 Traffic
ReroutingA faster route can be calculated based
on continuously updated traffic information.
2Traffic Rerouting™
P. 119
Rotate
i
to select an option.
The following options are available: •ON
: The system reroutes automati
cally based on
traffic information.
•OFF
(factory default): Disables the feature.
1Traffic ReroutingTraffic Rerouting
requires an Ac
uraLink Real-
Time Traffic™ subscription. 2AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
P. 15
2Subscribing to XM® Radio
P. 144
Automatic traffic rerout
ing may not provide a
detour route dependi
ng on circumstances.
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Press
u
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AcuraLink®AcuraLink/MessagesHINFO/PHONE button
 Setup
 Other
 AcuraLink/Messages
Set the preferences for rece
iving AcuraLink® messages.
2AcuraLink® Messages
P. 194
Rotate
i
to select an item. Press
u
.
The following items are available: •Delete Messages
: Deletes all messages by category except
Diagnostic Info
and
Recalls/Campaigns
.
•New Message Notification
:
ON
(factory default): An envelope ic
on appears on the navigation screen.
OFF
: You will receive no new message notifications.
•Auto Reading
:
ON
(factory default): The sy
stem automatically reads aloud a selected message.
OFF
: You can activate the function with the
Voice
option.
•Phone-Data Connection
: Begins the process to connect to the Acura server.
•Connect to the Acura Server
: There are two settings to
choose from when you
receive a
Diagnostic Info
message and select
Check Now
.
Prompt
(factory default): The system prom
pts you and then connects to the
Acura server. Auto
: The system automatically connects to the Acura server.
1AcuraLink/MessagesFor information on setting up the services available through AcuraLink®, visit www.myacura.com
.
AcuraLink® uses XM® Radio, which is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Delete Messages Your dealer can delete Diagnostic Info and Recall/Campaign messages. Phone-Data Connection/Connect to the Acura Server These settings apply when you have a phone that comes with an active data plan and is paired to HFL. Connect to the Acura Server If you do not want to c
onnect to the Acura server
immediately, rotate
i
to select
No
at the
prompt.
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Traffic and Weather StatusHINFO/PHONE button
 Setup
 Other
 Traffic & Weather Status
Confirm the reception status of XM signa
l, traffic information data, or weather
information data. The meaning of the displayed messages
is given in the following table:
1Traffic and Weather StatusThis item may be grayed out when your vehicle is in Alaska, Hawaii, Cana
da, and Puerto Rico
because XM® Radio
is not available.
Message
Status
Receiving
The system is receiving XM signal, traffic data, or weather data.
No signal • The system ca
nnot receive XM signal.
• XM signal is received, but cannot
receive traffic or weather data.
Expired
Activation has expired. Call XM at (800) 852-9696 to reactivate your traffic/weather subscription.
Loading The system is searching for the signal or updating data.Check Antenna
Antenna error
---
The system cannot receive traffic
or weather data because XM Signal
Reception status is “No signal” or “Check Antenna.”
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90Navigation
Calculating the RouteThis section describes how to calculate your route.
1.Rotate
i
to select
OK
. Press
u
.

The system calculates and displays the route line on the map screen. 2Route Line
P. 94
The following options are available: •Route Pref.
: Changes the route preferences (calculating method).
2Changing the Route Preference
P. 91
•View Routes
: Displays three different routes.
2Viewing the Routes
P. 92
•DESTINATION MAP
: Move
r to select
DESTINATION MAP
to display a map of
the destination. 2Viewing the Routes
P. 92
2.Follow the route guidance to your destination. 2Driving to Your Destination
P. 93

The system provides you with pop-up messages if your route passes through unverified areas, avoid areas, areas with traffic restrictions, or weather warning areas.
1Calculating the RouteThe current route prefer
ences are displayed as
icons on the top right of the Calculate Route screen. The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not driving distan
ce) and direction to the
destination are shown t
ogether with weather
information. You must have an AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ subscripti
on to receive weather
information. 2AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
P. 15
2Subscribing to XM® Radio
P. 144
You cannot use voice commands while the system is calculating the route. Add to Address Book You can add the destination address to the address book. 2Adding an Address Book Entry
P. 37
Add to Dest. List You can add the address to
the Destination List.
2Editing the Destination List
P. 127
CallYou can place a telephone ca
ll to the destination
phone number. 2Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
P. 174
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98Navigation
Map MenuDisplaying Map MenuUse the Map Menu to control the icons disp
layed on the screen, and to display traffic
information, weather information, and messa
ges. You can also use the Map Menu
to find locations or to cancel the route.
1.On the map screen, press
u
to
select
MAP MENU
(if displayed).

The Map Menu is displayed on the map screen.
2.Rotate
i
to select an item.
The following item
s are available:
•Voice:
Select to hear the voice
guidance when en route.
2Listening to Voice Guidance
P. 97
•New Messages:
Indicates, when available,
that there are new AcuraLink
messages. 2AcuraLink® Messages
P. 194
1Map MenuIf you scroll the map while en route, press the MAP/GUIDE (or CANCEL/BACK) button to return to the current position map screen, then press u to select
MAP MENU
.
Traffic IncidentsYou must have an AcuraL
ink Real-Time Traffic™
subscription to receive traffic information. 2AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™
P. 15
2Subscribing to XM® Radio
P. 144
The incident icons are displayed on the 5 mile (8 km) or less map scale. 2Map Scale and Functions
P. 111
Weather Info. You must have an
AcuraLink Real-Time
Weather™ subscription
to receive weather
information. 2AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™
P. 15
2Subscribing to XM® Radio
P. 144
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u
.

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
Map Menu
Weather Information
Navigation
Weather InformationHENTER button (on map)
 Weather Info.
View the weather forecast, warning lis
t, warning map, and radar image map.
Rotate
i
to select an item. Press
u
.
The following item
s are available:
•Weather Forecast
: Displays the weather forecast.
2Weather Forecast
P. 115
•Warning List Sorted by Distance
: Displays a list of weather warnings.
2Warning List
P. 116
•Warning Map
: Displays a color-coded weather warning map.
2Warning Map
P. 117
•Radar Map
: Displays a color-coded
weather radar image map.
2Radar Map
P. 118
1Weather InformationThis feature requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ subscription. 2Subscribing to XM® Radio
P. 144
You can also display the weather information menu from the INFO screen. Press the INFO/ PHONE button. Rotate
i
to select
Weather
Info
. and press
u.
You can display weather
and related information
on the map screen using voice commands. 2Map Display Commands
P. 236
AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ is a fee-based subscription service available after a complimentary 90-day tr
ial period. You must
purchase the subscription if you want to continue receivi
ng weather information after the
trial. Weather information is
updated automatically
every one minute. 2Traffic and Weather Status
P. 64
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