phone Acura TL 2012 Advanced Technology Guide

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 with useful information.
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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\b
trip meter
Odometer\b
Outside temperature Trip A\b
Outside temperature
Oil life\b
Outside temperature Trip B\b
Outside temperature Range
Average speed
SHAWD torque
distribution monitor Elapsed time
* if phone is paired
When you start the engine\b the MID
shows the last active display from
the previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the MID
main displays\bpresseither Info
button ( /).
To toggle between the lower
displays\b pressSEL/RESET.SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
AVG. SPEED
mph
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®
(shown on base model only)*
CUSTOMIZESETTINGS1234567890IN USE
Tire pressure monitor Customize settings
Average and instant
fuel economy
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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 available on Tech/Advance model only
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 the wheel\b use voice commands
for handsfree calling\b navigation\b audio\b climate control\b and AcuraLink
functions. For a full list of commands\bsay“Display information ” and “Voice Info\b ”
Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the
ceiling microphone.
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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 Back 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.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
T e c h \b A d v a n c e M o d e l
To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the
Talk button\b then say“Help\b”
When using the Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a command.
Speak in a clear\b natural voice without pausing between words.
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
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
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
restaurant ” 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 adjust the 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\b1
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.
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A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S( T e c h \b A d v a n c e )
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features\b recall and
safety information\b maintenance reminders\b and diagnostic information.23
B L \f E T O O T H®H A N D S 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\bacura\bcom/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
HFL Talk button:Give HFL
commands and answer
incoming calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline
an incoming call.
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 s1. When you receive a new
message\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\b
2. Select “Schedule
Dealer Appt.” 4.Select “OK” to set the appointment.3.
Say the number of the
message you want to hear.
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
To use this feature\b you must register at My Acura (www\bmyacura\bcom)\b and
make sure your Bluetoothcompatible phone is paired and correctly set up
(see page 2\b).
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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 fourdigit 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\b”
5.
Enter the fourdigit code on
your phone when
prompted.
2. Say “Phone setup,”
then say“Pair\b” 4.
Search for a HandsFreeLink
device from your phone\b
and connect to HFL.
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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\b
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 \f E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®( T e c h \b A d v a n c e )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s navigation and
audio systems. Visit www\bacura\bcom/handsfreelink to check if your phone
is compatible.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure\b
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1. Press the PickUp button to
access the Phone screen. A
prompt appears. Say“Yes.”
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline an incoming call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
Back 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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INCOMING CALL
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2. Make sure your phone is in
discovery mode\b and say“OK.”
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when it appears on the
list. Go to step 4. If your phone does not
appear:
Select
“Phone Not Found?”
and search for a
HandsFreeLink device from
your phone. \fonnectto
HFL. Go to step 4.
4. HFL gives you a fourdigit code. Enterit on your
phone when prompted.
Select OK to complete.
NOTE: To pair another phone to HFL (or if the prompts do not
appear)\b you must use the Phone Setup menu. See your Owner’s
Manual for pairing instructions.
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M a k i n g a C a l l
1. When you receive an incoming call, you hear a notification and seeone of the following popup messages.
3.Pr\b\f\f the HangUp button
to end or decline the call.2. Pr\b\f\f the PickUp button to
accept the call.
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Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Pr\b\f\f the PickUp button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “\bial.”
3.Say the entire phone
number and “\bial”to
begin call.
\b. The call is connected and heard through the speakers.
Note: You can also use the Interface \bial 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. Pr\b\f\f the PickUp button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Phonebook.”\b.Say the number of the
entry to begin the call.
Note: You can also use the Interface \bial to complete this procedure.
* Visit www.acura.com/handsfre\Pelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
\f s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d \b h o n e b o o k *
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
On the CellularPhone screen On the navigation
map screen On the audio screen
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3.
Scroll the list to find the
name and number you
want to call.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
Note: You can also use the Interface \bial to complete this procedure.
\f 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
Not\b: 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.
2.Say the number next to one of
the first four entries. For
example, “\fne.”For the
complete list of speed dial
entries, \fay“More speed dial.” If an entry has a stored voice
tag,
\fay“\bial by voice tag,”
followed by the voice tag
name and “\bial”from any
screen.
1.
Pr\b\f\f the PickUp button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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B L \f 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\bacura\bcom/handsfreelink to check if this feature is
available on your phone.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired
toBluetooth®HandsFreeLink (see page
2\b).4. Press the SKIP buttons on the
audio panel or the +/ (CH)
buttons on the steering wheel
to change tracks.*
2. Press HDD/AUX
repeatedly until
“Bluetooth Audio”
appears.
3. Press “play” on
your phone; sound
is redirected to the
audio system.
Make sure the
volume on your
phone is adjusted.
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 \b A d v a n c 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
1. Press AUDIO.
2.Press HDD/AUX. 3. The first song of the last
recorded album or the last
song selected plays. Press()
or () or (+) or () on the
remote audio controls to skip
through songs.
S e a r c h i n g f o r M u s i c
2. Select one of the categories. 3.
Select a track and press
ENTER to begin play.
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P l a y i n gBluetoothA u d i o F i l e s
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R e c o r d i n g S o n g S a m p l e s
N O T E F U N C T I O N( T e c h \b A d v a n c e )
Store up to 3\f tensecond recordings of songs and song information from XM®Radio
(with an active subscription).
1. Press and hold XM for about 2
seconds. 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.
2. To replay stored information\b
push
the interface dial down.
* not supported on all phones
1. From the audio screen\b push
the selector up to select MUSIC
SEARCH.
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