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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 its technology and convenience 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.
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........................................ 11
Power Tailgate* ...............................................\1....................................\1.......... 12
Fuel Fill Door ...............................................\1....................................\1................ 13
Voice Recognition ...............................................\1....................................\1..... 14
Navigation* ...............................................\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
p. 14
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®
p. 25A U D I Op. 31
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
p. 4
AcuraLink Real-Time WeatherTM* .................................................\1................ 23
AcuraLink®Messages* ....................................\1...........................................\1... 24
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®....................................\1....................................... 25
Bluetooth®Audio ....................................\1................................................\1....... 31
iPod®or USB Flash Drive ....................................\1...........................................\1. 32
Note Function* ....................................\1...........................................\1............... 32
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* ....................................\1.................................. 33
Song By Voice
TM(SBV)* ....................................\1............................................. 34
My Acura....................................\1...........................................\1......................... 36
Safety Reminder ....................................\1...........................................\1............. 37
Fuel Requirement ....................................\1...........................................\1........... 37
*if equipped
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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
VSA®OFF
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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2
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\b presseither 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; shown on Base model only
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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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 m
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
T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e
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PickUp button:
Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
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.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
V o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
• 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.
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are
highlighted in blue.
• 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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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.
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.
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CALLINGP a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
2. Make sure your phone is in Discovery mode. Searchfor
HandsFreeLink from your
phone\b and selectit when it
appears. 3. When your phone prompts
you\b enter the 4-digit pass-
key from HFL.
4. Follow your phone’s prompts
and connect to HFL.
Use this pairing method when no phone has ever been paired to the system.
You can only pair your Bluetooth-compatible phone when the vehicle is
stopped.
U s i n g H F L
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
\fack button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen. A prompt appears
asking if you want to add a
phone. Say“Yes.”
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
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.
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P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
3. Say “Setup Bluetooth
phone .”
2.
Say “Phone setup.”
6. When your phone prompts
you\b enter the 4-digit pass-
key from HFL.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
If a prompt appears asking if
you want to connect to a
phone\b say“No” and continue
to step 2.
4. Say “Pair phone.”
7.Follow your phone’s
prompts and connectto
HFL.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the
system\b or when you want to pair an additional phone.
5. Make sure your phone is inDiscovery mode. Searchfor
HandsFreeLink from your
phone\b and selectit when it
appears.
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.
4. Say “Dial” to begin the call.
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.”
HFL imports your phonebook
if it is not already imported.
3. Say the number of the
entry you want to call.
* 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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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.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to HandsFreeLink (see
page 2\b or 27).
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback. 4.
Press () or () on the audio
control panel to change tracks\b
or press (+) or () on the remote
audio controls.
2. Press AUX until “Bluetooth Audio”
appears.
3. From your phone\b openthe
desired audio player or app and
begin playing. Sound is
redirected to the audio system.
P l a y i n gBluet\f\fthA u d i o F i l e s
* not supported on all phones
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.
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.
2.Say “Call” and the number of
the entry. For example\b “Call
one.” For the complete list of
speed dial entries\b say“More
speed dial.” If a speed dial has a stored
voice tag\b say“Call” and
the voice tag name. For
example\b “Call Mary.”
1.
Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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