service Acura TL 2012 User Guide

You can update the Gracenote
Album Inf o (GracenoteMedia
Database) that is included with the
navigation system.
Consult your dealer, or visit (in U.S.), or
(in Canada), to acquire
updated f iles.
Insert the update disc into the disc
slot, or connect the USB f lash
memory device that includes the
update.
You can check the HDD Audio
capacity and remaining space as well
as the Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB) version included
with the navigation system on the
HDD Setup screen. To check the HDD audio capacity,
push the interf ace selector down to
display the AUDIO MENU. Turn the
interf ace dial to select HDD Setup,
then press ENTER.
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Updating GracenoteAlbum Inf o
(Gracenote
Media Database)
Checking HDD A udio Capacity
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Gracenote is an internet-based music
recognition service that allows artist,
album, and track inf ormation f rom
CDs to display on the HDD. More
inf ormation about Gracenote is
available at(in U.S.)
or (in Canada).
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote
. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music
recognition technology and related
content delivery. For more
information, please visit http://www.
gracenote.com/.
When music is recorded to the HDD
from a CD, information such as the
recording artist and track name are
retrieved f rom the Gracenote
Database and displayed (when
available). Gracenote may not
contain inf ormation f or all albums.
A confirmation screen verifying
whether the deletion is to be
continued or not will be displayed.
Select Yes to delete, or No to
cancel.
A second conf irmation will appear.
Select Yes to delete, or No to
cancel.
When you are f inished deleting
the data, press ENTER to show
the navigation screen.
If you select ‘‘Music on HDD,’’
the system will automatically restart
af ter deletion. 6.
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You agree not to assign, copy,
transfer or transmit the Gracenote
Software or any Gracenote Data to
any third party.
YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR
EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA,
THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE,
OR GRACENOTE SERVERS,
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY
PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive
license to use the Gracenote Data,
the Gracenote Sof tware, and
Gracenote Servers will terminate if
you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to
cease any and all use of the
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Sof tware, and Gracenote Servers.
This application or device contains
sof tware f rom Gracenote, Inc. of
Emeryville, Calif ornia (‘‘Gracenote’’).
ThesoftwarefromGracenote(the
‘‘Gracenote Sof tware’’) enables this
application to perf orm disc and/or
f ile identif ication and obtain music-
related inf ormation, including name,
artist, track, and title information
(‘‘Gracenote Data’’) f rom online
servers or embedded databases
(collectively, ‘‘Gracenote Servers’’)
and to perf orm other f unctions. You
mayuseGracenoteDataonlyby
means of the intended End-User
f unctions of this application or device.
CD and music-related data from
Gracenote, Inc., copyright 2000 to
present Gracenote. Gracenote
Sof tware, copyright 2000 to present
Gracenote. One or more patents
owned by Gracenote apply to this
product and service. See the
Gracenote website f or a non-
exhaustive list of applicable
Gracenote patents. Gracenote,
CDDB,MusicID,MediaVOCS,the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and
the ‘‘Powered by Gracenote’’ logo are
either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Gracenote in the
United States and/or other countries.
You agree that you will use
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Sof tware, and Gracenote Servers f or
your own personal non-commercial
use only.
Version 20061005
GracenoteEnd User
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Gracenote makes no representations
or warranties, express or implied,
regarding the accuracy of any
Gracenote Data from in the
Gracenote Servers. Gracenote
reserves the right to delete data
from the Gracenote Servers or to
change data categories f or any cause
that Gracenote deems suf f icient. No
warranty is made that the Gracenote
Software or Gracenote Servers are
error-f ree or that f unctioning of
Gracenote Sof tware or Gracenote
Servers will be uninterrupted.
Gracenote is not obligated to provide
you with new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that
Gracenote may provide in the f uture
and is f ree to discontinue its services
at any time.
Gracenote reserves all rights in
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Sof tware, and the Gracenote Servers,
including all ownership rights. Under
no circumstances will Gracenote
become liable f or any payment to
you f or any inf ormation that you
provide. You agree that Gracenote,
Inc. may enf orce its rights under this
Agreement against you directly in its
own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique
identif ier to track queries f or
statistical purposes. The purpose of a
randomly assigned numeric
identif ier is to allow the Gracenote
service to count queries without
knowing anything about who you are.
For more inf ormation, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy
Policy f or the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Sof tware and each
item of Gracenote Data are licensed
to you ‘‘AS IS.’’ GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
TITLE, AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE
DOES NOT WARRANT THE
RESULTS THAT WILL BE
OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF
THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE
OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER.
IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE
BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR
ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST
REVENUES.
Gracenote 2011
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Select this option to delete
the current message.
Select this option to hear
a voice read the entire message.
This gives you more information
than the screen can display at one
time. When you select the Voice
option, it changes to a Stop
Reading option. Select the option
again to stop the voice.
To set your AcuraLink pref erences
(thetypesof messagesyouwantto
receive, if any), visit the My Acura
website at, and
choose what you would like to
receive. If you do not have internet
access, call Acura Client Relations at
(800) 382-2238; they can set your
message pref erences f or you.
To make a call, your
compatible phone must be paired to
the vehicle’s HandsFreeLink system,
powered on, and located within the
vehicle(seepage ). Select this
option to call the Acura dealer you
purchased your vehicle f rom.
AcuraLink also directs you to this
dealer so you can schedule a
maintenance appointment or receive
inf ormation about a message. If your
assigned servicing dealer changes,
AcuraLink will reset to call that
dealer.
Select this option to call a
phone number embedded in the
message. When you select ,
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
dials the number f or you. Select this
option to get more inf ormation about
the current diagnostic message. To
use this option, your cell phone must
be paired with HFL. In addition, the
paired phone must have a compatible
data service and be set up with the
AcuraLink system to make a data
connection. Go to to f ind out which data
services are currently compatible
with AcuraLink.
Select this
option to f ind the nearest Acura
dealer using the navigation system.
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handsf reelink
Delete
Voice
Message Pref erences
Call Your Dealer
Call Call Diagnostic Inf o
Find Acura Dlr.
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Message categories can be added,
revised, or deleted through
broadcast messages f rom Acura.These messages, based on updated
vehicle inf ormation and comments
f rom other TL owners, supplement
your Owner’s Manual. They provide
you with relevant inf ormation f or a
safe and enjoyable ownership
experience. For additional
inf ormation, call Acura Client
Services directly through HFL.During the f irst 90 days of
ownership, a number of messages
appears each day. These messages
help you to use and understand the
f eatures of your vehicle.
There are six message categories in
AcuraLink: Feature Guide, Quick
Tips, Scheduled Dealer
Appointments, Recalls/Campaigns,
Diagnostic Inf o, and Maintenance
Minder . The system can store up
to 255 messages.
Feature Guide
Quick T ips
Message Categories
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These messages provide detailed
inf ormation about the service
needed f or your vehicle. When a
maintenance message appears on
the multi-information display, a list of
needed maintenance items is
provided through an AcuraLink
message. These messages tell you
the exact maintenance needed,
helping you to avoid unnecessary
maintenance costs.You can use the following
message options:
Reschedule the appointment with
the dealer.
Call your dealer f or an
appointment.
Find the nearest dealer. You can make an appointment with
your dealer through AcuraLink
when you receive a Maintenance
Minder message.
To use the automated appointment
f unction, you should visit the My
Acura website at
, register some
required settings, and complete the
Phone-Data Connection set-up (see
page ). Your
compatible phone should also be
paired and linked to your vehicle
(see page ).
Make an appointment f rom the
schedule at the dealer.
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You can then use the message
options to call your dealer for an
appointment or to find the
nearest dealer.When you make an appointment
through My Acura’s online Schedule
Service Appointment, you can be
reminded in advance about that
appointment through AcuraLink.
If you need to reschedule or cancel
the appointment, see page .
When viewing a diagnostic inf o
message through the INFO menu,
you can select the Diagnostic Inf o
option to connect to the Acura server
and retrieve the latest inf ormation
regarding the problem.
Theremaynotbeany
additional inf ormation, depending on
thetimeelapsedsincetheprevious
time you retrieved the inf ormation
f rom the Acura server.
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Connection option to be active, you
need a
compatible and
enabled cell phone paired to
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
To complete the data connection
setup, the paired phone must have a
compatible data service.
Select
this option to begin the process
required to connect to Acura. This is
used to access the most recent
diagnostic inf ormation when a
problem occurs.
Select ON if you want to be notif ied
of new messages (envelope icon
appears on the navigation screen).
Select OFF if you do not want to be
notif ied of new messages (envelope
icon does not appear on the screen).
Messages can still be accessed using
the INFO menu. If you would like to
stop receiving messages, visit the
My Acura website at
to change your messaging
pref erences.
Select ON
to have the system automatically
read each message to you. Select
OFF to manually select the Voice
option when you want a message
read to you.
Bluetooth
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Phone-Data Connection
New Message Notif ication
Auto Reading
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
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Break-in Period .468
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Fuel Recommendation . 468
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Service Station Procedures . 470
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Ref ueling .470
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message . 471
Opening and Closing the .......................................
Hood .472
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Oil Check .474
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Engine Coolant Check . 475
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Fuel Economy .476
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Accessories and Modif ications . 479
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Carrying Cargo .481
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
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