ad blue Acura TSX 2011 Advanced Technology 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 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
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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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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 )
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
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.Main display
When you start the engine\b the MID shows
the last active lower display from the
previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays\bpresseither Info button
(▲/▼) for the main displays and
press the SEL/RESET button for
the lower displays.SEL/RESET
button
INFO
buttons
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4
Instant fuel economy
Average fuel economy
Range
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)*
Tire pressure monitor
Average speed
Elapsed time
* if phone is paired
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Oil lifeOdometer\b
Outside
temperature Trip A\b
Outside
temperature Trip B\b
Outside
temperature
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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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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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