Acura 2012 TL User guide

Brand: Acura

Model: 2012 TL

Category: Motor vehicle electronics

Type: User guide

Acura 2012 TL is an automobile that offers a range of advanced technology features to enhance your driving experience. With its keyless access system, you can unlock the doors, start the engine, and open the trunk without ever taking the remote out of your pocket. The multi-information display provides you with useful information such as odometer, trip meter, average fuel economy, and outside temperature. You can also customize the settings to your preference, such as audio, climate control, and driving position memory.

For added convenience, the rearview camera displays a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle when you shift into Reverse. The reverse tilt door mirrors tilt down slightly to improve your view as you parallel park.

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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 technology and convenience features.

This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s

Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and

operation, please refer to the respective sections in the

Owner’s Manual.

As with the Owner’s Manual, this guide covers all trim levels of

the Acura TL. Therefore, you may find descriptions of

equipment and features that are not on your particular vehicle.

AcuraLink

Messages........................................................................24

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

...............................................................25

Bluetooth

Audio...............................................................................30

Note Function....................................................................................30

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio...........................................................31

iPod

or USB Flash Drive ....................................................................32

Song By Voice

(SBV).......................................................................33

Blind Spot Information (BSI) System.................................................35

My Acura............................................................................................36

Safety Reminder................................................................................37

Fuel Requirement..............................................................................37

Tech model shown

Keyless Access System........................................................................2

Instrument Panel Indicators................................................................4

Multi-Information Display (MID) .........................................................6

Customized Settings............................................................................9

Rearview Camera.............................................................................12

Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors....................................................................12

HomeLink

..........................................................................................13

Voice Recognition............................................................................14

Navigation .........................................................................................20

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

...........................................................22

AcuraLink Real-Time Weather

.......................................................23

V O I C E

R E C O G N I T I O N p. 14

K E Y L E S S A C C E S S

S Y S T E M p. 2

N A V I G A T I O N

p.20

B L U E T O O TH

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ® p. 25

M U L T I - I N F O R M A T I O N

D I S P L A Y

p. 6

A U D I O p. 30

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K E Y L E S S A C C E S S S Y S T E M ( T e c h / A d v a n c e )

Operate certain functions of your vehicle by simply having the remote

within operating range.

Press the door lock button on

either front door handle.

Grab either one of the front door

handles.

O p e n i n g t h e T r u n k

Press the trunk release button

under the spoiler.

E n g i n e S t a r t / S t o p B u t t o n

Press and hold the brake pedal*,

then press the ENGINE

START/STOP button.

* For manual transmissions, press

and hold the clutch.

S t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e

Shift to Park*, then press the

ENGINE START/STOP button.

T u r n i n g t h e e n g i n e o f f

Press the ENGINE START/STOP

button once (without pressing

the brake pedal).

Use audio, power sockets, etc.,

without turning the engine on.

A c c e s s o r y M o d e

* For manual transmissions, apply

the emergency brake.

L o c k i n g t h e D o o r s

U n l o c k i n g t h e D o o r s

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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 / 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, there may be a problem; see your dealer

Charging system

Low brake fluid, Brake system

Low oil pressure

SH-AWD*

(Super Handling-All Wheel Drive)

VSA

(Vehicle Stability Assist)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(check engine light)

TPMS (blinks)

(Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System)

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

EPS

(Electronic Power Steering System)

PASSENGER

AIRBAG

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

(above audio panel)

SIDE AIRBAG OFF

VSA OFF

Fog lights on

Immobilizer (flashes): improperly

coded key; use correct key

Headlights on

Turn signals/hazards on

CRUISE CONTROL on

CRUISE MAIN on

High beams on

Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.

Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

*if equipped

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:

Release

Message indicator:

See MID

Door/trunk open:

Close door or trunk

Low tire pressure (stays on):

Add air

Seat belt reminder:

Fasten seat belt(s)

Low fuel:

Refill

BSI*

(Blind Spot Information System)

Keyless Access System*

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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 )

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 D M 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,

trip meter

Odometer,

Outside temperature

Trip A,

Outside temperature

Oil life,

Outside temperature

Trip B,

Outside temperature

Range

Average speed

SH-AWD torque

distribution monitor Elapsed time

* if phone is paired

When you start the engine, the MID

shows the last active display from

the previous drive cycle.

To toggle between the MID

main displays, press either Info

button (/).

To toggle between the lower

displays, press SEL/RESET.

SEL/RESET

button

INFO

button

AVG. SPEED

mph

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(shown on base model only)*

CUSTOMIZE

SETTINGS

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Tire pressure monitor Customize settings

Average and instant

fuel economy

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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 has 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

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), if necessary,

to the recommended pressures

listed on the label on the

driver’s doorjamb.

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, showing

which tire(s) have low pressure.

2. Check the MID:

• If you have the correct remote, the driver ID that appears first on

the MID will match the ID number on the back of your remote.

Go to step 3.

• If the numbers do not match, follow these simple instructions:

- Turn the vehicle off.

- Press the unlock button on your remote.

- Turn the vehicle on again, and check the MID. The driver ID

that appears first on the MID should now match the number

on the back of your remote.

C U S T O M I Z E D S E T T I N G S

Each remote (labeled 1 or 2 on the back) activates its own set of

programmable audio, climate, driving position memory, and customized

settings (MID).

1. Verify that you are using the correct remote by turning the vehicle

on.

C h e c k i n g t h e R e m o t e

3. Once you have the correct remote, you can begin to program your

settings.

Tech/Advance model shown

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C u s t o m i z i n g S e t t i n g s

S t o r i n g A u d i o a n d C l i m a t e C o n t r o l S e t t i n g s

Some examples on how to program vehicle settings.

1. Turn the vehicle on.

2. Store your desired stations on

the preset buttons and adjust

your preferred audio sound

levels (BASS, TREBLE, etc.).

3. Set your preferred climate

control settings (fan speed,

temperature, etc.).

4. Once you turn the car off,

your preferred settings are

saved and activated by the

corresponding remote (1 or 2).

D r i v i n g P o s i t i o n M e m o r y S y s t e m ( D P M S )

3. Press and hold the SET button

until you hear a beep, then

release.

2. Adjust your preferred seat and

outside mirror settings.

4. Press and hold the memory

button # corresponding to the

remote (1 or 2) you are using

until you hear two beeps.

Tech/Advance model shown

Note: A stored memory position is linked to the corresponding keyless remote

(1 or 2). Each item begins to adjust when you unlock the driver’s door with

the remote and enter the vehicle.

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 “CHANGE SETTINGS.”

3. Select “AUTO DOOR

UNLOCK.”

4. Select “ALL DOORS With

SHIFT TO P.”

5. Once the setting has been

saved, select “EXIT.”

Five groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Meter Setup,

Position Setup, Keyless Access Setup (if equipped), Lighting Setup, and

Door Setup.

SEL/RESET

button

Info

buttons

Press either Info button to toggle

to the “Customize Settings”

display, then press SEL/RESET to

activate the menu.

P r o g r a m m 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 “Customize Settings” in your owner’s manual for other programmable settings.

2. Select “DOOR SETUP.”

1. Turn the vehicle on. Shift into

Park (P), or set the parking brake

for manual transmission vehicles.

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R E A R V I E W C A M E R A ( T e c h / A d v a n c e )

For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help

you navigate while backing up.

• When you shift into Reverse, a real-time image

of the area behind your vehicle is shown in the

navigation display.

• Yellow parking guidelines 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

R E V E R S E T I L T D O O R M I R R O R S

H o w I t W o r k s

When you shift into Reverse (R), you can tilt either outside door mirror 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 driver’s

door mirror, move the

mirror selector switch

to the left (L) position.

• To tilt the passenger’s

side door mirror,

move the mirror

selector switch to the

right (R) position.

• To turn the feature

off, move the switch

to the middle

position.

H O M E L I N K ®

Press and hold the button on the

remote and the HomeLink button at

the same time. Then, while

continuing to hold the HomeLink

button, press and release the button

on the remote every 2 seconds.

Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20

seconds?

Press and hold

the HomeLink

button again.

Training

complete

YESNO

HomeLink indicator

flashes for 2 seconds,

then remains on.

HomeLink LED

remains on.

YESNO

Position the remote transmitter you

wish to link 1–3 inches from the

HomeLink button you want to program.

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?

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, press and

hold the programmed HomeLink

button for 2 seconds.

Press and hold the programmed

HomeLink button for about a

second.

Does the device (garage door opener) work?

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, such as garage

doors, lighting, or home security systems.

If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner's manual

included with the device you are trying to program, call HomeLink at

(800) 355-3515, or visit www.homelink.com.

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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. 20

* 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

Tokeep your eyes on the road andhands onthe wheel, use voice commands

for hands-free calling, navigation, audio, climate control,and AcuraLink

functions. For a full list ofcommands, say “Display information” and“Voice Info.”

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 m

V 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

Pick-Up button: Answer an

incoming call, or go directly to the

Cellular Phone screen.

Hang-Up button: End a call or

decline a call.

Talk button: Give HFL, navigation,

audio, climate control, or

AcuraLink commands.

Back button: Cancel a command

and return to the previous screen.

T e c h / A d v a n c e M o d e l

- To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the

Talk button, then say “Help.”

When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then give a command.

- Speak in a clear, 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 97.1

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, say

“How far to destination?” to hear

the remaining distance.

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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

• Display

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 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

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 for

current screen)

• Voice command help (from the INFO

screen - list of all available navigation,

audio, 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

speeds

• Display traffic icons

• Display traffic

incidents/list

*subscription required

• How long/far to the destination?

• Display destination

• Display entire route

• Air conditioner

on/off

• Reardefrost on/off

• Climate control

recirculate/fresh

air

• Fan speed

up/down

• Temperature #

degrees (# = 57–87)

• Temperature max

hot/cold

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E n t e r i n g a D e s t i n a t i o n

N A V I G A T I O N ( T e c h / A d v a n c e )

Real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your

current location and help guide you to a desired destination.

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

U s i n g V o i c e C o n t r o l 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 d

Try thesesimple steps tofinda nearbypointof interest,suchas agas station, movie

theater,restaurant,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 to select.

4. The system calculates the

route and displays the

“Calculate route to” screen.

Say “OK” to set the route.

* You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

Calculated route

Distance to go

Time to go

Direction of destination

Current vehicle

location

M a p S c r e e n

L e g e n d

1. Say “Display menu” and

“Address.”

2. Say “Street,” then say the

street name on the next

screen. Do not include the

direction (N, S, E, W) or type

(St., Ave., Blvd., 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, “1-2-3-4.”

5. If the street address is in

more than one city, a list of

city names appears. Say

the number next to the city

you want.

6. The system calculates the

route and displays the

“Calculate route to” screen.

Say “OK” to set the route.

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A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E T R A F F I C

T M

* ( i f e q u i p p e d )

Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents,

and construction in major metro areas.

A C U R A L I N K R E A L - T I M E W E A T H E R

T M

* ( i f e q u i p p e d )

Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.

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-based service through Sirius XM Radio

(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)

** You can also display this information manually using the Interface Dial from the Map menu.

Clear

Weather Icons

Partly

Cloudy

Fog

Rain

Snow

Provides continuously updated weather conditions, warnings, and

forecasts in major metro areas.

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 th er W a r n in 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:

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 highway flow data.

NOTE: Traffic flow and incident

icons are displayed on map

scales of 5 miles (8 km) or less.

Heavy traffic

Moderate traffic

Free-flow traffic

* Subscription-based service through Sirius XM Radio

(free 90-day trial upon vehicle purchase)

** You can also display this information manually using the Interface Dial from the Map menu.

Incident

Incident Icons

Congestion

Construction

Road

closed

Weather

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 g

T M

The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or incidents

when a destination is set.

Traffic

Flow

data

Incident

icon

NOTE: Weather icons are

available on all map scales.

1. Say “Display traffic

incidents” to view a list of

incidents on your route.

2. Say the number of the incident

you want to avoid. When the

incident appears, say “Traffic

detail.”

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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 / A d v a n c e )

Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features, recall and

safety information, maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information.

BLUETOOTH

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.acura.com/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 s

1. When you receive a new

message, an envelope icon

appears on the map screen.

2. Say “Messages,” and a list of

messages appears.

1. Using the Interface Dial,

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.

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, you must register at My Acura (www.myacura.com), and

make sure your Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired and correctly set up

(see page 27).

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 four-digit

code (that also appears

on the MID) and begins to

search for your phone.

6. HFL asks you to name the

phone. For example, say

“Mary's phone.”

5. Enter the four-digit code on

your phone when

prompted.

2. Say “Phone setup,”

then say “Pair.”

4. Search for a HandsFreeLink

device from your phone,

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.

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, 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.

BLUETOOTH

H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®

( T e c h / A d v a n c e )

Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s navigation and

audio systems. Visit www.acura.com/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.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to

access the Phone screen. A

prompt appears. Say “Yes.”

Pick-Up button: Answer an

incoming call, or go directly to the

Cellular Phone screen.

Hang-Up 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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IN USE

CALLING

INCOMING

CALL

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2. Make sure your phone is in

discovery mode, 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. Connect to

HFL. Go to step 4.

4. HFL gives you a four-digit

code. Enter it on your

phone when prompted.

Select OK to complete.

NOTE: To pair another phone to HFL (or if the prompts do not

appear), 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 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.

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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 and “Dial” to

begin call.

4. The call is connected and

heard through the speakers.

Note: You can also use the Interface Dial 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. Press the Pick-Up button to

access the Cellular Phone

screen.

2. Say “Phonebook.” 4. Say the number of the

entry to begin the call.

Note: You can also use the Interface Dial to complete this procedure.

* 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 *

R e c e i v i n g a C a l l

On the Cellular

Phone screen

On the navigation

map screen

On the audio screen

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 Dial to complete this procedure.

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 the number next to one of

the first four entries. For

example, “One.” For the

complete list of speed dial

entries, say “More speed dial.”

If an entry has a stored voice

tag, say “Dial by voice tag,”

followed by the voice tag

name and “Dial” from any

screen.

1. Press the Pick-Up button to

access the Cellular Phone

screen.

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BLUETOOTH

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 Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink (see page

27).

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 / 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.

Playing Bluetooth 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

N O T E F U N C T I O N ( T e c h / A d v a n c e )

Store up to 30 ten-second 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,” then press ENTER.

4. Turn the selector knob to select a

sound file, then press ENTER. The

selected recording plays.

2. To replay stored information, push

the interface dial down.

* not supported on all phones

1. From the audio screen, push

the selector up to select MUSIC

SEARCH.

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2. Connect the USB connector to your

iPod dock connector or flash drive.

1. Open the center console, and

pull out the USB adapter cable.

i P o d ® o r U S B F L A S H D R I V E

Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive 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

*iPodisaregisteredtrademarkofAppleComputer,Inc.,registeredintheU.S.andothercountries.iPodnotincluded.

Press () or () on the audio

control panel or (+) or (-) on the

remote audio controls to skip

through songs.

3. Press AUX or HDD/AUX to begin

playing.

NOTE: When applicale, album artwork from a currently playing track appears

on the navigation audio display (Tech/Advance only.)

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S O N G B Y V O I C E

T M

( S B V ) ( i P o d ® / H D D )

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,

say “Play Artist

XYZ.”

Say the

number of the

corresponding

selection you

wish to play.

For example,

say “Four.”

if exact

match

found

if exact

match

not found

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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, say

“List Artist XYZ.”

Say the

number of

your selection.

For example,

say “One.”

The system

plays the

selection and

returns to the

Search Mode

screen.

Say the

number of

the artist.

For

example,

say “Four.”

if exact

match

found

if exact

match

not found

BLIND S P OT INFO R MATIO N ( BSI) SYS T E M (A dvanc e P ac ka ge)

Assists you in determining if there are vehicles in your blind spots.

T u r n i n g B S I O f f / O n

A radar sensor on each corner of the rear bumper alerts you to a detected

vehicle in your blind spot.

Minimum operating speed: 6-7 mph

When a vehicle is detected in

your blind spot, the blind spot

indicator turns on and stays lit until

the area is clear.

H o w I t W o r k s

When your turn signal isonand a

vehicleis detected, theblind spot

indicator blinks until theareais

clearorthe turn signal is turned off.

Press the BSI OFF

button on the

dashboard to

turn BSI off or on.

A message

briefly appears

on the MID

screen showing

the system status.

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R E G I S T E R A T WWW.MYACURA.COM

My Acura enhances your ownership experience by allowing you to explore

features and technologies specific to your vehicle, schedule service

appointments, obtain and update maintenance and service records,

manage your financial services account, and access other useful

information.

S A F E T Y R E M I N D E R

Your vehicle is equipped with airbags. Airbags do not replace seat belts;

they add to the protection offered by seat belts. Airbags can help protect

you in some types of collisions, but they do not provide protection in all

collisions.

Always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts, and that young

children are properly secured in a child seat or booster in the rear seat.

Never place an infant seat in the front passenger’s seat, as the force of a

deploying airbag can seriously injure an infant.

F U E L R E Q U I R E M E N T

• Only use unleaded gasoline of 91 octane or higher.

• Some gasoline in North America contains MMT, a manganese-based

fuel additive. Prolonged and consistent use of gasoline containing

MMT can deteriorate your vehicle’s performance, fuel economy, and

the emission control system. Always use MMT-free gasoline if available.

Failures caused by use of gasoline containing MMT may not be

covered under warranty.

• “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” meets a new gasoline standard jointly

established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs

of today's advanced engines. In most cases, qualifying gasoline

retailers will identify their gasoline as having met “TOP TIER Detergent

Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed to

contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic

additives. This helps avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and

emission control system. Because the level of detergency and harmful

metallic additives (such as MMT) in gasoline vary in the market, Acura

endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to

help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. For more

information, visit www.toptiergas.com.

• For further important information on fuel and lubricants for your car

and information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, contact your

dealer or visit My Acura at www.myacura.com.

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Model: 2012 TL

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