display Acura TSX 2012 Advanced Technology Guide

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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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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T i r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
Alerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure.
Toggle to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on
the MID.
H o w I t W o r k s
If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels:
• The low tire pressure indicator comes on.
• A "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" message appears on the MID.
• The tire icon(s) showing low pressure blinks.
W h a t t o D o
1. Visually inspect the tires for
damage.
2. Use a tire air pressure gauge
(or check the MID) to check
which tire(s) have low pressure.
3. Inflate the tire(s)\b if necessary\b
to the recommended pressures
listed on the label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s U s i n g t h e M I D
1. Select “CHG SETTING.”
3. Select “AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK.”4. Select “ALL DOORS with
SHIFT TO P.”
5. Once the setting has been saved\b select“EXIT.”
Four groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Meter Setup\b Position
Setup\b Lighting Setup\b and Door Setup.
SEL/RESET
button
INFO
buttons
Press and holdeither INFO button
(▲/▼) to enter customization
mode\b then pressSEL/RESET to
activate the menu.
M o d i f y i n g t h e A u t o D o o r U n l o c k S e t t i n g
* See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings.
2. Select “DOOR SETUP.”
As the default setting\b only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park.
Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park:
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R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R
H o w I t W o r k s
When you shift into Reverse (R)\b the passenger’s outside door mirror tilts down slightly
to improve your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted
mirror to its original position.
• To tilt the passenger’s door mirror\b movethe
mirror selector switch
to the right (R)
position when in
Reverse.
• To turn the feature off\b move the switch
to the middle or left
(L) position.
R E A R V I E W C A M E R A( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
For added convenience\b the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help
you navigate while backing up.
• When you shift into Reverse\b a real-time image of
the area behind your vehicle is shown in the
navigation display.
• Yellow parking guidelines also appear to help you judge distance.
• Adjust the screen brightness by turning the
Interface Dial.
• The display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
H o w I t W o r k s
H O M E L I N K ®
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLin kbutton at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster ratewithin 20
seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate. Within 30 seconds, pressand
hold the programmed HomeLink
button for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold theprogrammed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
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b
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T r a i n i n g a B u t t o n
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to
operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your home\b such as garage
doors\b lighting\b or home security systems.
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see the owner’s manual
included with the device you are trying to program\b call HomeLink at
(8\f\f) 355-3515\b or visit www.homelink.com.
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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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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 ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Information• Display audio
screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest: - ATM
- gas station
- Mexican restaurant
- post office - bank
- Acura dealer
- airport
- hospital
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display (or hide):
- ATM
- gas station
- restaurant
- post office • Display north up/
heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen after a destination is entered)
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM 1/2 preset 1/2/3/4/5/6 • CD play
• CD play track #
• CD skip
forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
S e t u p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Setup screen)
W e a t h e r C o m m a n d s *(Accepted on map screen)
• Brightness up/down
• Volume up/down/ min/max/off • Interface dial
feedback on/off
• Display weather
• Display weather icons • Display weather
warning icons
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands forcurrent screen)
• Voice command help (from the INFO screen - list of all available navigation\b
audio\b and climate control commands)
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
T r a f f i c C o m m a n d s *(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display traffic
• Display traffic speeds • Display traffic icons
• Display traffic incidents/list
*subscription required
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route • Air conditioner
on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/fresh
air • Fan speed
up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
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N A V I G A T I O N( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
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U s i n g t h e F i n d N e a r e s t C o m m a n dE n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n A d d r e s s U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o l
Set a destination using a street address. For other destination options\b see
your Navigation Manual.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command. Find a nearby point of interest\b such as a gas station\b movie theater\b
restaurant\b etc.Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in
your area is displayed by
shortest distance to
destination.
3. Say the number next to the
destination you want.
4. The system calculates and displays the route.
1.Say “Display menu. ”Say
“Address.”
2. Say “Street,” fhensaythe
street name on the next
screen. Do not include the
direction (N\b S\b E\b W) or type
(St.\b Ave.\b Blvd.\b etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the
street you want. 4.
Say the entire street address
number. For example\b “\f\b2\b3\b
4.” If necessary\b say“OK” to
proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city\b a list of city
names appears. Saythe
number next to the city you
want.
6. The system displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.
Calculated Route
Distance to go
Direction of destination
Current vehicle
location
M a p S c r e e n
L e g e n d
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Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
D i s p l a y i n g T r a f f i c I n f o r m a t i o n
Say“Display traffic” to view traffic flow and incident icons.
NOTE:Traffic flow and incident
icons can only be displayed on
map scales of 5 miles (8 km) or
less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Freeflow traffic
* Subscription\bbased service through Sirius XM Radio®(free 90\bday trial upon vehicle purchase)
Traffic
Flow
data
Incident
icon
Incident
Incident Icons
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
A C U R A L I N K R E A L T I M E W E A T H E RT M*( i f e q u i p p e d )
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I c o n s
Say “Display weather”to view weather icons for each city.
*Subscription\bbased service through Sirius XM Radio®(free 90\bday trial upon vehicle purchase)
Clear
Weather Icons
Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow
Provides continuously updated weather conditions\b warnings\b and forecasts in
major metro areas.
1. Say “Display traffic incidents”
to view a list of incidents on
your route. 3.
Say “Avoid,” and the incident
list returns.
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new
route.
T r a f f i c R e r o u t i n gT M
When a destination is set\b you can create a detour to avoid traffic incidents
or congestion (if Traffic Rerouting is set to ON in Setup).
W e a t h e r F o r e c a s t
Say “Weather forecast” to view a
1-day or 3-day forecast of your
current position or city vicinity.
R a d a r I m a g e M a p
Say “Radar map” to view color-
coded rain or snow systems.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g L i s t
Say “Warning list sorted by distance”
to view a list of all U.S. weather
warnings by distance.
W e a t h e r W a r n i n g M a p
Say “Warning map” to view color-
coded severe weather systems.
D i s p l a y i n g W e a t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n
Say “Information,” then“Weather information” for the following options:
NOTE:Weather icons are
available on all map scales.
A C U R A L I N K R E A L T I M E T R A F F I CT M*( i f e q u i p p e d )
Provides continuously updated info\b including traffic speed\b incidents\b and
construction in major metro areas.
2.Say the number of the incident
you want to avoid. When the
incident appears\b say“Traffic
detail.”
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P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
U s i n g t h e “ L i s t ” C o m m a n d
The system
provides
voice
feedback
and lists
possible
matches.
A list of tracks
from the
selected artist
displays.
Say
"iPod search"
or "HDD search."
Say "List" and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example\b say
"List Artist XYZ."
Say the
number of
your selection.
For example\b
say "One."
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen. Say
the
number of
the artist.
For
example\b
say "Four."
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
S O N G B Y V O I C ET M( S B V )( T e c h n o l o g y P a c k a g e )
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using
simple voice commands.
P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s
U s i n g t h e “ P l a y ” C o m m a n d
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
The system
provides voice
feedback and
lists possible
matches.
The system
plays the
selection
and returns
to the Search
Mode
screen.
Say "iPod
search" or
"HDD search."
Say "Play" and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example\b say
"Play Artist
XYZ."
Saythe
number of the
corresponding
selection you
wish to play.
For example\b
say "Four."
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
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