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Navigation Manual

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2011 TSX Navigation Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2010 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 0 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Accessories Precautions The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard. Metallic front or side window tinting can seriously degrade or obstruct GPS reception.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Contents Quick Reference Guide 2 System Setup P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Quick Reference Guide Overview—Functions at a Glance Navigation You can select any place/landmark as a destination by using voice control or the Interface Dial. The navigation system gives you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination. Store home addresses (P41) Register 2 home addresses. Store contacts (P37) Store up to 200 contacts in 2 address books. Enter destination (P68) Select your destination using 12 methods.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Audio 3:17 PM AM/FM Radio (P136) XM® Radio (P140) Compact Disc (P145) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P149) iPod® (P159) USB Flash Drive (P164) Bluetooth® Audio (P168) Quick Reference Guide The advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music. Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as: AcuraLink® AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Quick Reference Guide System Controls Display 1 FM/AM Button (P136) 2 Preset Buttons (P6) Navigation Screen 8 VOL 9 (Volume/Power) Knob (P6) 3 CATEGORY Bar (P6) 9 8 (Sound) Button 4 TUNE Bar (P6) la DISC/HDD Button (P145) 5 AUDIO Button (P7) lb AUX Button (P159) 6 XM Button (P140) lc SKIP Bar (P6) 7 TITLE Button (P6) ld SCAN/A.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Voice Control Operation The audio system is muted during voice control mode. Carefully read the usage note for the voice control. Voice Control System (P22) mc Microphone (P22) md MODE Button (P171) me VOL (Volume) Button d (Talk Button) A helpful prompt asks what you would like to do. Press and release the d (Talk) button again to bypass this prompt.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Quick Reference Guide Audio System You can play music from a wide array of media sources. You can also control the audio system using voice commands. Basic Operation a Press the VOL 9 (Volume/Power) knob to turn the audio system on/off. Loading a Disc b Select the audio source. c Rotate the VOL 9 (Volume/Power) knob to adjust the volume. 6 b Insert a disc into the disc slot. The disc automatically starts playing.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Audio Control Display FM/AM Radio (P136), XM® Radio (P140) Compact Disc (P145) Band Stereo indicator Disc mode Play mode Quick Reference Guide Press the AUDIO button to display the audio system on the navigation screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Quick Reference Guide Interface Dial/ENTER Button Operation Rotate dial i You will see these icons in each chapter. They represent how you can operate the Interface Dial.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM You can enter information (e.g., city names, street names, personal names, and business names comprising letters, numbers, and symbols) when prompted on input screens by two different methods. Using Voice Control Using the Interface Dial When you see d in this manual, voice commands are available for that feature. Rotate i to highlight a character.  Say the letter, number, or symbol (e.g., say d “A”).
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM During route guidance, route information is displayed on the map screen and guidance screen. Press the MAP/GUIDE button to toggle between the map and guidance screen. Map Screen Calculated route (P93) Map Menu Contains map or routing options. Next guidance indicator Distance to the next guidance point. Destination direction indicator Direction “as the crow flies.” Distance to destination Distance of the actual route.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Quick Reference Guide Navigation—Home Addresses and Going Home The “Home” feature automatically routes you to your home address from any location simply by selecting Go Home 1 or 2, or saying d “Go Home.” You can store two home addresses as Home Address 1 and Home Address 2. (P41) Storing Your Home Address f Enter a name. Going Home a Press the INFO/PHONE button. a Press the MENU button. b Rotate i to select Setup. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Enter your destination using one of several methods, then follow route guidance on the map or guidance screen to your destination. You can also perform these steps using d voice control. a Press the MENU button. e Rotate i to select your destination street from the list. Press u. h Rotate i to select OK. Route guidance to the destination begins. f Enter the street number. Move r to select OK when finished.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Quick Reference Guide Navigation—Changing Route or Destination You can alter your route by adding waypoints to visit, adding streets to avoid, or changing your destination during route guidance. Adding a Waypoint (“Pit Stop”) Changing Your Destination You can add up to four waypoints along your route. (P123) There are four methods you can use to specify a new destination during route guidance. b Rotate i to select Waypoint.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 AcuraLink® Messages (P193) AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between you and Acura. It sends and receives several kinds of messages through XM® Radio, including: AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ Displays continuously updated traffic information and recalculates your route in response to traffic flow, incidents, or road closures.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Quick Reference Guide Troubleshooting Why does the vehicle position icon on the map “lag” a short distance behind my actual position, especially at intersections? This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the width of intersections. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM How to Use This Manual This section explains different methods on how you can easily find information in this manual. Searching the Table of Contents (P1) Contents Two types of Tables of Contents help you find your desired information. More Detailed Contents Table of Contents Chapter Contents First, find the general chapter related to what you are looking for (e.g., entering a destination from the Address Book).
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM After following the menu tree, step-by-step instructions explain how to achieve the desired result. Menu Tree The menu tree helps guide you through the system’s menu options. To get to your desired function, follow the menu tree in order of the steps shown. NOTE: All menu options can also be activated with voice commands. Press the hard button on the system control panel. Select the menu option with the Interface Dial.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM System Setup This section describes the start-up procedure, and the navigation and audio system setup functions. Start-up ................................................... 20 Voice Control System ............................. 22 Command Input .................................... 22 Voice Recognition .................................. 23 Interface Settings ................................... 24 Display and Volume Settings .............
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Start-up System Setup The navigation system starts automatically when you turn the ignition to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). At start-up, the following Confirmation screen is displayed. 1. Move y to select CHANGE LANGUAGE.  If you do not need to change the system language, proceed to step 3. 2. Rotate i to change the system language. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 21 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Start-up  Your current position is displayed on the map screen. 1 Start-up You can set a calendar event reminder. 2 Calendar P. 200 Remind Later You can skip the reminder by pressing the CANCEL button. System Setup 4. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The following options are available: • Remind Later: Displays the reminder again next time you start the vehicle. • OK: Turns the reminder off.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Voice Control System System Setup Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of the navigation system functions. You can also control the audio and climate control system, and make and receive phone calls using Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and K (Back) buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition Voice Recognition • Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are using. 2 Voice Commands P. 236 • Close the windows and moonroof. 1 Voice Recognition The voice control system can only be used from the driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes noises from the front passenger’s side.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 24 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface Settings Display and Volume Settings H INFO/PHONE button  Setup 1 Display and Volume Settings System Setup Use the Main Setup screen to adjust the display and volume. 1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 2. Rotate i to make the adjustment. Press u. The following items are available: • Brightness: Adjusts the screen’s brightness. • Contrast: Adjusts the screen’s contrast. • Black Level: Adjusts the screen’s black level.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 25 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsInterface Dial Feedback Interface Dial Feedback H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Interface Dial Feedback Rotate i to select an option. Press u. You can use this feature to minimize the need to look at the screen while operating the Interface Dial. You can set the interface dial feedback settings using voice commands on the Setup screen. 2 Main Setup Screen Commands P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsBasic Settings Basic Settings H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Basic Settings System Setup Set the map units to either miles or kilometers (km), and control the voice feedback from the navigation system. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Units: Sets the map units to either miles (factory default) or kilometers (km).
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsColor Color H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Color Rotate i to select an item. Press u. System Setup Choose the color of the navigation map and system menus. The following items are available: • Map Color: Sets the color of the map screen. 2 Map Color P. 28 • Menu Color: Sets the color of the menu screens. 2 Menu Color P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsColor ■ Map Color 1 Map Color System Setup H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Color  Map Color Set separate map colors for Day and Night modes. 1. Rotate i to select Day or Night. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select a color for the map screen. Press u. ■ Menu Color For Night mode Set to BLACK (factory default) to obtain the best nighttime display contrast.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsColor ■ Switching Display Mode Manually 1 Switching Display Mode Manually 1. Press the a button.  The Brightness bar is displayed for a few seconds. 2. Press the a button again. A visual guide helps you see the difference between Day and Night modes. 2 Day or Night Mode P. 11 Recommended Settings • Select mid-range for the dash illumination.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsColor System Setup Illumination control Operation a button 1 Selects Day, Night, or Off display mode. This button has the highest priority and overrides all other display control adjustments listed below. Remember: Once you press this button, you assume full manual control of the display mode until the ignition is turned off.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsLanguage Language H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Language Rotate i to select the system language. Press u. Voice confirmation of cities and streets only occurs when English is the system language. When Français or Español is selected, some messages continue to be displayed in English. System Setup Set the system language used on all screens.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsWallpaper Wallpaper H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Wallpaper System Setup Select, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Select a Picture for Wallpaper: Sets the desired picture for the wallpaper. 2 Selecting a Wallpaper Picture P. 33 • Delete Pictures on HDD: Deletes pictures on the Hard Disc Drive.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsWallpaper ■ Selecting a Wallpaper Picture 1 Selecting a Wallpaper Picture 1. Rotate i to select a picture. Press u. Two images are provided for the HDD as a factory default. System Setup H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Wallpaper  Select a Picture for Wallpaper  The picture is displayed on the screen.  Alternatively, rotate i to select Disable Wallpaper to disable the wallpaper picture setting. 2.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsWallpaper ■ Deleting Pictures from HDD 1 Deleting Pictures from HDD System Setup H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Wallpaper  Delete Pictures on HDD 1. Rotate i to select a picture. Press u. You can only delete pictures when the vehicle is in Park.  The picture is displayed on the screen. You can only delete pictures that have been fully uploaded from a USB flash drive. 2. Press u to select OK.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 35 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Interface SettingsWallpaper ■ Importing Pictures from USB 1 Importing Pictures from USB 1. Connect a USB flash drive containing pictures. 2. Rotate i to select a picture to upload. Press u.  Repeat the procedure to upload more pictures. 3. Move r to select OK. You can only import pictures when the vehicle is in Park. You can connect a USB flash drive using the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 36 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Personal Information H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Personal Information System Setup Use the personal information menu to select and set your address books, home addresses, and PIN numbers. You can also delete unwanted destinations from the list of previously routed destinations. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Address Book: Stores new addresses or edits your address book. 2 Address Book P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 37 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Personal InformationAddress Book Address Book H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Personal Information  Address Book Move r to change the user address book (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2). Move w or y to display only the addresses in the selected category. The number of addresses is shared by the two address books. For example, if Driver 1 has 150 addresses, Driver 2 can only have 50.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 38 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Personal InformationAddress Book 2. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. System Setup The following items are available: • Edit Name: Edits the name of the entry. • Edit Address: Edits the address of the entry. • Edit Phone No.: Edits the phone number of the entry. • Edit Category: Specifies the category of the entry. • Delete: Deletes the entry. 3. Rotate i to select Edit Name. Press u. 4. Enter a name or title.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 39 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Personal InformationAddress Book The following items are available: 1 Adding an Address Book Entry • Address: Enter an address on the character input screen when prompted. 2 Address P. 70 When you use Place Name, Place Category, or Place Phone Number, the phone number is automatically entered. • Previous Destinations: Select a previous destination. 2 Previous Destination P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 40 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Personal InformationAddress Book ■ Selecting an Address Book Category System Setup 1. Rotate i to select an address. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select Edit Category. Press u. 3. Rotate i to select BUSINESS, PERSONAL, or a category you created. Press u. ■ Creating a New Category 1. Rotate i to select New Category. Press u. 2. Enter a name and select an icon when prompted.  The created category is displayed in the list of categories.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 41 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Personal InformationHome Addresses ■ Deleting an Address Book Entry System Setup 1. Rotate i to select the address to delete. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select Delete. Press u. 3. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u to delete the address. Home Addresses 1 Home Addresses H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Personal Information  Home Address 1 or Home Address 2 Set two home addresses that you frequently use. 1.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 42 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Personal InformationPIN Numbers PIN Numbers H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Personal Information  PIN Number System Setup Set a four-digit PIN number for protecting personal addresses and your home addresses. Once you set a PIN, you are prompted to enter it whenever you access a personal address or a home address. 1. Rotate i to select the PIN to create. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select a digit to enter. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 43 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Personal InformationPrevious Destinations Previous Destinations H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Personal Information  Previous Destinations 1. Rotate i to select the destination to delete. Press u.  Repeat the procedure as necessary. The list of previous destinations is shared with Driver 1 and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1 deletes some previous destinations, they are deleted for Driver 2 as well.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 44 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Music Search H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Music Search System Setup Use this feature to set up the music search abilities when using Song By Voice™ (SBV) commands. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Song By Voice: Turns the feature on or off. 2 Song By Voice™ (SBV) P. 45 • Phonetic Modification: Changes the phonetic (song name, artist name, etc.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 45 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Music SearchSong By Voice™ (SBV) Song By Voice™ (SBV) H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Music Search  Song By Voice Rotate i to select an option. Press u. System Setup Use SBV to search for and play music from your HDD or iPod® using voice commands. Use this setting to enable SBV. The following options are available: • ON (factory default): Song By Voice commands are available.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 46 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Music SearchPhonetic Modification Phonetic Modification H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Music Search  Phonetic Modification System Setup Add phonetic modifications of difficult or foreign words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice commands when searching for music on the HDD or iPod®. 1. Rotate i to select New Modification. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 47 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Music SearchPhonetic Modification 3. Rotate i to select the item to modify (e.g., Artist). Press u. System Setup 4. Rotate i to select an entry (e.g., “No Name”). Press u. 5. Rotate i to select Edit. Press u.  Rotate i to select Play to listen to the phonetic modification. Press u.  Rotate i to select OK and press u when finished. 6. Enter the phonetic spelling you wish to use (e.g., “Artist A”) when prompted. 7.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 48 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & Guidance H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Routing & Guidance System Setup Choose various settings that determine the navigation system functionality during route guidance. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Rerouting: Sets the route recalculation to automatic or manual mode. 2 Rerouting P. 49 • Unverified Area Routing: Sets whether you use the route guidance in unverified areas.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 49 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceRerouting System Setup • Street Name Guidance: Sets whether to read out the street names during voice guidance. 2 Street Name Guidance P. 56 • Guidance Screen Interruption: Sets whether the guidance screen interrupts the audio screen display. 2 Guidance Screen Interruption P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 50 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceUnverified Area Routing Unverified Area Routing H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Routing & Guidance  Unverified Area Routing System Setup Receive turn-by-turn map and voice guidance in unverified areas. Rotate i to select ON or OFF. Press u. 1 Unverified Area Routing Unverified roads are found in rural areas, and typically include residential streets away from the center of a town.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 51 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceUnverified Area Routing Differences OFF (factory default) ON There is no turn-by-turn map or voice guidance. Voice guidance commands end with the phrase “if possible” to remind you to verify all traffic restrictions. Directions list A direction list is typically not available. However, depending on your route, directions are provided to help you reach the first available verified road.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 52 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceTraffic Rerouting Traffic Rerouting H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Routing & Guidance  Traffic Rerouting System Setup A faster route can be calculated based on continuously updated traffic information. 2 Traffic Rerouting™ P. 119 Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The following options are available: • ON: The system reroutes automatically based on traffic information.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 53 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceEdit Avoid Area Edit Avoid Area H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Routing & Guidance  Edit Avoid Area 1. Rotate i to select New Area or an existing area to edit. Press u. The avoid areas are shared with Driver 1 and Driver 2. For example, if Driver 1 specifies some avoid areas, Driver 2 can also use them for setting a route. The maximum size of an “avoid area” is 1/2 square mile.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 54 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceEdit Avoid Area 5. Rotate i to select a method for specifying the area. Press u. System Setup • Address: Specify the general area by entering an address. 2 Address P. 70 • Map Input: Specify the general area by map input. 2 Map Input P. 88 6. Scroll the map to position the cursor over your desired start point, adjusting the map scale as necessary. Press u to mark the start point.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 55 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceEdit Waypoint Search Area Edit Waypoint Search Area H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Routing & Guidance  Edit Waypoint Search Area You can specify a different search distance for freeways and surface streets. The search distance does not affect the search range used for the Find Nearest voice commands (e.g., say d “Find nearest gas station”).
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 56 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceStreet Name Guidance Street Name Guidance H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Routing & Guidance  Street Name Guidance System Setup The navigation system includes the street names during voice guidance (e.g., “Turn right on Main Street”). Rotate i to select an option. Press u. The following options are available: • ON: Voice guidance includes the street names. • OFF (factory default): Disables the feature.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 57 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Routing & GuidanceGuidance Screen Interruption Guidance Screen Interruption H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Routing & Guidance  Guidance Screen Interruption Rotate i to select an option. Press u. System Setup The navigation system temporarily interrupts the audio screen display to view the guidance screen as you approach a guidance point.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 58 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Clock Adjustment H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Clock Adjustment System Setup Set the automatic adjustment of the system clock for daylight saving and international time zones. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. You can check the time and date from any screen using voice commands. 2 Global Commands P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 59 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Clock AdjustmentAdjust Time Adjust Time H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Clock Adjustment  Adjust Time 1. Move w or y to select HOUR or MINUTE. 2. Rotate i to adjust the value. System Setup Adjust the current time (hours and minutes). 3. Move r to select OK. Resetting the Clock Settings H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Clock Adjustment  Reset Reset the Auto Daylight and Auto Time Zone settings to the factory defaults.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 60 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Vehicle H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Vehicle System Setup Set the off-road tracking feature and correct the vehicle position displayed on the map. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Off-road Tracking: Set whether to display the tracking dots on the map. 2 Off-road Tracking P. 61 • Correct Vehicle Position: Adjust the position of the vehicle on the map. 2 Correct Vehicle Position P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 61 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM VehicleOff-road Tracking Off-road Tracking H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Vehicle  Off-road Tracking Rotate i to select an option. Press u. To clear existing breadcrumbs, set Off-road Tracking to OFF, exit the Setup screen, and then set Off-road Tracking to ON again.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 62 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM VehicleCorrect Vehicle Position Correct Vehicle Position H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Vehicle  Correct Vehicle Position System Setup Manually adjust the current position of the vehicle as displayed on the map screen if the position appears to be incorrect. 1. Put the vehicle in Park. 2. Rotate i to select Correct Vehicle Position. Press u. 3. Scroll the map to position the arrowhead at your correct position. Press u. 4.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 63 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM AcuraLink® AcuraLink/Messages H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  AcuraLink/Messages Rotate i to select an item. Press u. For information on setting up the services available through AcuraLink®, visit www.myacura.com. AcuraLink® uses XM® Radio, which is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico. System Setup Set the preferences for receiving AcuraLink® messages. 2 AcuraLink® Messages P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 64 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Traffic and Weather Status H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Traffic & Weather Status System Setup Confirm the reception status of XM signal, traffic information data, or weather information data. The meaning of the displayed messages is given in the following table: Message 64 Status Receiving The system is receiving XM signal, traffic data, or weather data. No signal • The system cannot receive XM signal.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 65 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Data Reset Reset Factory Default Settings H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Reset Factory Default Rotate i to select Yes. Press u to reset the settings.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 66 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Data ResetClear Personal Data Clear Personal Data H INFO/PHONE button  Setup  Other  Clear Personal Data System Setup Delete uploaded data, calendar entries, address books, or stored destinations, or reset other settings to their factory defaults. 1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.  Repeat the procedure to delete other items.  Items to be deleted are indicated with a trash icon.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 67 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Navigation This section describes how to enter a destination, select a route to take, and follow the route to your destination. It also describes how to change your route or destination along the way. Entering a Destination ........................... 68 Address ................................................. 70 Address Book......................................... 75 Previous Destination............................... 76 Place Name .
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 68 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a Destination H MENU button 1 Entering a Destination This section describes how to enter a destination for route guidance. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. Navigation Move y to select Dest. MENU 2 to display additional menu entries. If you press the MENU button when en route, the Route Menu screen is displayed. 2 Changing Your Route P. 121 Prior to departure, you can set areas along your route to avoid.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 69 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a Destination • Place Name: Sets a destination by entering a place name. 2 Place Name P. 77 • Place Category: Sets a destination by selecting a place/landmark. 2 Place Category P. 80 • ZAGAT: Sets a destination (restaurant) by using ZAGAT® SURVEY Rating information. 2 ZAGAT P. 84 Navigation • Place Phone No.: Sets a destination by entering the phone number of a place/ landmark. 2 Place Phone Number P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 70 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationAddress Address H MENU button  Address Enter an address to use as the destination. The state or province you are currently in is displayed (e.g., California). Rotate i to select an item. Press u. Navigation The following items are available: • City: Selects your destination city. 2 Selecting a City P. 72 • Street: Selects your destination street. 2 Selecting a Street P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 71 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationAddress ■ Selecting the State or Province 1 Selecting the State or Province H MENU button  Address  Change State ■ Selecting a City by Zip Code Navigation Rotate i to select a state from the list. Press u. Move w to select USA for the American mainland, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Move y to select Canada/AK for Canada and Alaska.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 72 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationAddress 3. Rotate i to select the destination city from the list. Press u. Navigation  Next, you are prompted to enter a street name. 2 Selecting a Street P. 73 1 Selecting a City by Name Vehicle position may not be displayed when: • the automobile is traveling off road. • the vehicle position data cannot be updated.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 73 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationAddress 2. Rotate i to select your destination city from the list. Press u. Non-detailed area mark: Try entering the street first and then select the city.  Next, you are prompted to enter a street name. 2 Selecting a Street P. 73 If your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 74 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationAddress 2. Rotate i to select your destination street from the list. Press u. Navigation  A list of matching hits is automatically displayed after you enter several letters, with the closest match at the top of the list. Matching letters are in yellow. 1 Selecting a Street If you did not select a city first and there is more than one city with the specified street, a list of cities is displayed. 3.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 75 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationAddress Book Address Book H MENU button  Address Book 1 Address Book Select an address stored in your address book to use as the destination. 1. Rotate i to select your destination from the list. Press u.  Move w or y to display only the entries in a category: All, BUSINESS, PERSONAL, or other categories you have created.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 76 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPrevious Destination Previous Destination H MENU button  Previous Destination 1 Previous Destination Select an address from a list of your 50 most recent destinations to use as the destination. The list is displayed with the most recent destination at the top. Navigation 76 1. Rotate i to select a destination from the list. Press u. 2. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 77 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPlace Name Place Name H MENU button  Place Name 1 Place Name Enter the name of a place (e.g., business, hotel, restaurant) stored in the map database to use as the destination. 1. Enter a place name. Move e to select OPTION to enter symbols and accented letters, move y to select SPACE to enter a space character, or move w to select DELETE to remove the last character.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 78 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPlace Name ■ Place Name in Multiple Categories If the place name is in multiple categories in the map database, the following screen is displayed. Navigation 1. Rotate i to select a place name. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select a subcategory. Press u. 78 1 Place Name in Multiple Categories Move r to select SORT BY CITY or SORT BY DISTANCE. Matching letters are in yellow.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 79 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPlace Name 3. Rotate i to select a place. Press u. 4. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 80 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPlace Category Place Category H MENU button  Place Category 1 Place Category Select the category of a place (e.g., Banking, Lodging, Restaurant) stored in the map database to search for the destination. Navigation 1. Rotate i to select a category. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 81 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPlace Category 3. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1 Place Category Navigation Sort by Distance to Travel For locations sorted by distance to travel, you can move r to select MORE to increase the scope of the search. The number of locations increases to 100, 200, and up to 1000. When the number of locations is 100 or less, you can increase the scope to 500 miles, 1000 miles, or the entire U.S.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 82 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPlace Category 4. Rotate i to select a place name from the list. Press u. 5. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 90 The straight line distance (as the crow flies, not driving distance) and direction to the destination are shown for the highlighted place. Navigation Restaurants with a z icon have a ZAGAT® review.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 83 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPlace Category ■ To store a subcategory in favorites: 1 Favorite Subcategories 1. Rotate i to select a subcategory on any subcategory screen. Deleting categories You can also delete a favorite subcategory on any Subcategory screen. Rotate i to select a favorite subcategory (which has a star at the end of line) and move r to select DELETE FROM FAV. SUBCATEGORY. Navigation 2. Move r to select ADD TO FAV.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 84 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationPlace Phone Number Place Phone Number H MENU button  Dest. MENU 2  Place Phone No. Select a destination by phone number. Only phone numbers in the database are recognized. Navigation 1. Enter the area code and phone number. Move r to select OK. 2. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 90 ZAGAT H MENU button  Dest. MENU 2  ZAGAT Find a restaurant by ZAGAT® SURVEY Rating information.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 85 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationZAGAT 2. Rotate i to select the sort method used to list the restaurants. Press u. 1 ZAGAT® Selecting this sorting method will show you ZAGAT's highest-rated restaurants by the options, and not necessarily by distance from your current location. Navigation You can move y to select z (or say d “ZAGAT List Number X,” where X is the list item number) to view the complete ZAGAT® review.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 86 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationCoordinate Coordinate H MENU button  Dest. MENU 2  Coordinate Specify a location using latitude and longitude map coordinates. 1. Enter the latitude. Move r to select OK. Navigation 2. Enter the longitude. Move r to select OK. Latitude and longitude must be entered up to the seconds’ value. A yellow box (shown at scales above 1/4 mile) denotes the area that can be viewed when you press u on the current map.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 87 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationIntersection Intersection H MENU button  Dest. MENU 2  Intersection Select the intersection of two streets as the destination. The state or province for your current location is displayed at the top of the screen (e.g., California). 2. Set the route to your destination. 2 Calculating the Route P. 90 It is usually easier to select Street to find the streets first.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 88 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationMap Input Map Input H MENU button  Dest. MENU 2  Map Input Use the Interface Dial to manually select an icon or a location on the map screen as the destination. You are prompted to define the map area to display. Navigation 1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Current Position: Your current position is centered on the map. • City: You are prompted to select the city.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 89 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Entering a DestinationMap Input 2. Scroll the map to position the cursor over your desired destination, adjusting the map scale as necessary. Press u. 3. Press u again to display the route calculation menu. 2 Calculating the Route P. 90 A yellow box (shown at scales above 1/4 mile) denotes the area that can be viewed when you press u on the current map. Information icons are displayed at scales from 1 mile to 1/4 mile.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 90 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Calculating the Route This section describes how to calculate your route. 1. Rotate i to select OK. Press u. Navigation  The system calculates and displays the route line on the map screen. 2 Route Line P. 94 The current route preferences are displayed as icons on the top right of the Calculate Route screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 91 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Calculating the RouteChanging the Route Preference Changing the Route Preference Change the route preference by selecting minimum or maximum driving methods. 1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.  Repeat step 1 and 2 as necessary. 3. Press u to select OK. The calculated route may not be the route you would choose.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 92 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Calculating the RouteCalculating the Route on the Destination Map Calculating the Route on the Destination Map Calculate the route from the map of the destination address. Rotate i to select Calculate the Route. Press u. Navigation 92 The system calculates and display the route line on the map screen. 2 Route Line P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 93 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Driving to Your Destination This section describes how to follow the route guidance to your destination, receive traffic and weather information, and choose the icons displayed on the map screen. 1 Viewing the Route Viewing the Route d “Display Map” After calculating the route to your destination, the route is displayed on the map screen. 2 Map Screen Legend P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 94 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Driving to Your DestinationViewing the Route ■ Guidance Screen 1 Guidance Screen The guidance screen offers an alternative way to view your route. Navigation In single-screen mode, press the MAP/ GUIDE button to switch between the map and guidance screens. In splitscreen mode, press the MAP/GUIDE button to switch between the next guidance direction and a list of guidance directions.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 95 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Driving to Your DestinationViewing the Route Blue-pink route line • If Unverified Area Routing is ON, the route line changes to a bluepink line to indicate that the route line uses unverified streets. Navigation ■ Deviating From the Planned Route If you momentarily leave the calculated route, the system automatically recalculates a route to the desired destination based on your current location and direction. 2 Rerouting P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 96 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Driving to Your DestinationViewing the Route ■ Driving Off-road Navigation If you leave all mapped (digitized) roads, the system automatically starts displaying a series of dots (breadcrumbs) to track the path you are taking. If needed, you can follow the dots back to the mapped road you originally left. 2 Off-road Tracking P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 97 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Driving to Your DestinationListening to Voice Guidance Listening to Voice Guidance H ENTER button (on map)  Voice As you approach each guidance point, a pop-up window is displayed on the map screen with instructions for you to follow. Voice guidance for each guidance point is also provided.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 98 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map Menu Displaying Map Menu Use the Map Menu to control the icons displayed on the screen, and to display traffic information, weather information, and messages. You can also use the Map Menu to find locations or to cancel the route. Navigation 1. On the map screen, press u to select MAP MENU (if displayed).  The Map Menu is displayed on the map screen. 2. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 99 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuDisplaying Map Menu • Traffic Incidents: Displays a list of the traffic incidents around your current location or on your current route. 2 Traffic Rerouting™ P. 119 • Guidance Menu: Allows you to set or confirm the guidance points and freeway exits for your route. 2 Guidance Menu P. 100 Navigation • Weather Info.: Allows you to view the weather forecast, warning list, warning map, and radar image map.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 100 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuGuidance Menu Guidance Menu H ENTER button (on map)  Guidance Menu Display the guidance points and freeway exits for your route, and set the display mode for the map and guidance screens. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. Navigation The following items are available: • Directions: Displays a list of the guidance points. 2 Directions P. 101 • Exit Info.: Displays a list of the freeway exits. 2 Freeway Exit Information P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 101 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuGuidance Menu ■ Directions 1 Directions H ENTER button (on map)  Guidance Menu  Directions  The system displays a map of the guidance point. The route guidance information is automatically deleted when you reach your destination. Display a list of the guidance points on your route for your confirmation. Navigation 1. Rotate i to select a guidance point from the list. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 102 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuGuidance Menu ■ Freeway Exit Information 1 Freeway Exit Information Navigation H ENTER button (on map)  Guidance Menu  Exit Info. d “Display Freeway Exit Information” Display a list of the freeway exits for the route. You can view freeway exit information (whether the exit is near gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, etc.) and add new destinations or waypoints to the calculated route.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 103 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuGuidance Menu ■ Guidance Mode 1 Guidance Mode H ENTER button (on map)  Guidance Menu  Guidance Mode Rotate i to select an option. Press u. Navigation Select the display mode during route guidance: single-screen mode (default) or splitscreen mode. The guidance mode can also be selected from the System Setup menu. 2 Routing & Guidance P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 104 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuGuidance Menu • Split Screen: Displays the map and guidance information simultaneously on the map screen. Navigation Press the MAP/GUIDE button Next guidance point 104 Guidance direction list 1 Guidance Mode Next guidance point The next guidance point (the pop-up window) is displayed on the map screen as you approach a guidance point in the single-screen mode.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 105 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information Map Information H ENTER button (on map)  Map Information Select the landmark icons to display on the map, change the orientation of the map, display your current location, and learn the meaning of the icons, colors, and symbols displayed on the map. Navigation Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Show Icon on Map: Selects the icons to display on the map.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 106 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information ■ Showing Icons on the Map 1 Showing Icons on the Map H ENTER button (on map)  Map Information  Show Icon on Map Navigation The icon bar along the bottom of the screen allows you to select the icons that are displayed on the map. Rotate i to select an icon in the icon bar. Press u. Pressing u toggles the icon display on or off. Repeat the procedure as necessary.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 107 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information ■ Fine-tuning the Icons 1 Fine-tuning the Icons Icons in some categories can be fine-tuned to display or hide. To display the “Other Icons,” be sure to turn on OTHER ICON in the icon bar. Navigation 1. Rotate i to select an icon category from the list (e.g., Other Icons). Press u. 2. Rotate i to select the icons to display on the map. Press u.  Pressing u toggles the icon display on or off.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 108 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information ■ Map Orientation 1 Map Orientation H ENTER button (on map)  Map Information Select the map orientation. Navigation Rotate i to select North-up or Heading-up. Press u. The system changes the map orientation and displays the map screen. The following options are available: • North-up: Displays the map with North always pointing up.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 109 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information ■ Current Location 1 Current Location d “Display Current Location” (on map screen) Display and save your current location for future use as a destination. The address, latitude, longitude, and elevation of your current location are displayed. You can also save the current location by saying d “Register the Current Location”. ■ To save your current location in the address book: 1. Rotate i to select Save.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 110 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information ■ Map Legend 1 Map Legend H ENTER button (on map)  Map Information  Map Legend Navigation 110 See an overview of the map lines, areas, routes, traffic information, navigation icons, and weather icons. Rotate to i select an item. The system displays the map legend. A visual guide helps you see the map legend. 2 Map Screen Legend P. 10 2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 111 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information ■ Map Scale and Functions 1 Map Scale & Functions Map Scale (top: mile, bottom: km) Function page 1/20 1/8 80 1/4 1/2 1 200 400 800 1.6 2 5 15 50 150 350 1000 3 8 24 80 240 560 1600 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Icon display ✔ Landmark icon 10 Exit info. 10 One-way traffic 10 ✔ Waypoint “flag” 11 ✔ Traffic incident 15 Weather info.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 112 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information ■ Map Icons and Functions 1 Map Icons & Functions Display or hide all icons on the map screen, with the exception of Honda/Acura Dealer icons which are always shown.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 113 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuMap Information ■ Traffic icon 1 Traffic Incident Icon selectable Icon searchable Traffic speed Yes No No Traffic incident Yes No Yes Icon display control Icon selectable Icon searchable Yes No No Type ■ Weather icon Type Weather info. When you use the Interface Dial to position the cursor (round red circle) over the traffic incident icon, you can view the summary of the incident.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 114 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuWeather Information Weather Information H ENTER button (on map)  Weather Info. 1 Weather Information View the weather forecast, warning list, warning map, and radar image map. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. This feature requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ subscription. 2 Subscribing to XM® Radio P. 144 Navigation You can also display the weather information menu from the INFO screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 115 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuWeather Information ■ Weather Forecast 1 Weather Forecast H ENTER button (on map)  Weather Info.  Weather Forecast View the weather forecast for your current position or a city you select. You can access the same weather information by selecting the weather icon for a city on the map screen. Navigation 1. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 116 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuWeather Information ■ Warning List 1 Warning List H ENTER button (on map)  Weather Info.  Warning List Sorted by Distance View a list of all weather warnings for a given location or route (U.S. only). Navigation 1. Rotate i to select a warning. Press u.  Move w or y to select All US, Within 500mi, or On Route to specify the warnings to display.  The system displays the detailed information. 2.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 117 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuWeather Information ■ Warning Map 1 Warning Map You can change the map scale to 50, 150, or 350 miles. View a color-coded weather warning map. Each color corresponds to a different type of warning. Moving the cursor does not display the detailed information. 1. Scroll the map to position the cursor over a colored area, adjusting the map scale as necessary. Press u.  The system displays the detailed information.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 118 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuWeather Information ■ Radar Map 1 Radar Map H ENTER button (on map)  Weather Info.  Radar Map View a weather radar image map displaying rain and snow systems. Navigation 118 Scroll the map to view weather information, adjusting the map scale as necessary. You can change the map scale to 50, 150, or 350 miles. Moving the cursor does not display the detailed information.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 119 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuTraffic Rerouting™ Traffic Rerouting™ When driving to your destination, the system automatically searches for a faster route based on traffic flow information and traffic incidents. 2 AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ P. 15 2 Traffic Rerouting P. 52 1 Traffic Rerouting This feature requires an AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ subscription. 2 Subscribing to XM® Radio P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 120 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Map MenuTraffic Rerouting™ 3. Press u to select TRAFFIC DETAIL. You can choose to avoid up to 10 traffic incidents. It is not always possible for the system to calculate a route that avoids all traffic incidents or specific traffic incidents you select. Navigation The “On Route” tab on the Traffic List screen is only available during route guidance. 4. Rotate i to select Avoid. Press u.  Repeat step 2 to 4 as necessary. 5.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 121 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your Route H MENU button (when en route) 1 Changing Your Route This section describes how to alter your route, add an interim “waypoint” (pit stop), choose a different destination, cancel your current destination, and continue your trip after stopping. If you press the MENU button when not en route, the Destination Menu screen is displayed. 2 Entering a Destination P. 68 Navigation Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 122 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your RouteCanceling the Route Canceling the Route H MENU button (when en route)  Cancel Route Cancel the route guidance and remove the destination and all waypoints from the destination list. The system then returns to the map screen. Navigation Taking a Detour You can also cancel your route from the Map Menu. 2 Map Menu P. 98 1 Taking a Detour H MENU button (when en route)  Detour Calculate a detour route manually.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 123 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your RouteAdding Waypoints 2. Move r to select OK.  The system calculates a new route. Navigation Adding Waypoints 1 Adding Waypoints H MENU button (when en route)  Waypoint Add up to four waypoints (pit stops) along the route to your destination. Waypoints are displayed on the map screen as small, numbered red flags. The route follows the waypoints in the order they are listed in the Destination List.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 124 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your RouteAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Route Menu Navigation 1. Rotate i to select a search method and location to add a waypoint. Press u. • SEARCH AROUND: Searches in a spiral pattern around the location you select. • SEARCH ALONG: Searches within a “corridor” on either side of the locations you select. 2. Rotate i to select a waypoint category (e.g., GAS STATION). Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 125 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your RouteAdding Waypoints 3. Rotate i to select a place. Press u.  The waypoint is added to the Destination List. Navigation 4. Move r to select OK.  The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 126 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your RouteAdding Waypoints ■ Adding Waypoints from the Calculate Route Screen 1. Rotate i to select ADD TO Dest. List. Press u. Navigation 2. Rotate i to select a location in the Destination List. Press u. 3. Move r to select OK.  The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 127 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your RouteEditing the Destination List Editing the Destination List H MENU button (when en route)  Destination List Delete or edit the order of waypoints. 1. Move y to select Edit. Navigation  Move w to select Map to display the destination and waypoints on the map screen. 2. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 3. Move r to select OK.  The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 128 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your Destination There are several methods you can use to change the route destination. Find Nearest Place 1 Find Nearest Point of Interest Navigation H ENTER button (on map)  Find Nearest… d “Find Nearest…” (on map screen) Search for the nearest place/landmark on the map screen and set it as your destination. The Find Nearest voice command is the fastest method of specifying a place/landmark as your destination.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 129 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your DestinationSelecting a Destination on the Map Selecting a Destination on the Map Select a new destination when en route by selecting a location on the map. If there is more than one icon or street under the map cursor, you are prompted to select the item from a list. Navigation 1. Scroll the map to position the cursor over your desired destination, adjusting the map scale as necessary. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 130 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your DestinationEntering a New Destination 3. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. Navigation  The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen. The following options are available: • Set as New Destination: Sets the location as your new destination. • Add to Dest. List: Sets the location as a new waypoint.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 131 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Changing Your DestinationEntering a New Destination 3. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. Navigation  The route is automatically recalculated and displayed on the map screen. The following options are available: • Set as New Destination: Sets the location as your new destination. • Add to Dest. List: Sets the location as a new waypoint.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 132 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Resuming Your Trip Stop your vehicle en route (e.g., to rest, stop for gas, etc.), and then continue on your route. If you did not complete your route, the Continue Trip screen is displayed when you restart your vehicle. Navigation Rotate i to select OK. Press u. You can continue on the same route. 1 Continuing Your Trip The Continue Trip screen has the same options as when you calculate a route. 2 Calculating the Route P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 133 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Audio This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play music from a wide array of media sources, and control the audio system using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control. Audio System .................................................. 134 About Your Audio System.............................. 134 Auxiliary Input Jack ........................................ 135 Audio System Theft Protection ........
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 134 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Audio System About Your Audio System The audio system features FM/AM radio and XM® Radio. It can also play audio discs, WMA/MP3/ACC tracks, iPods®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth® devices. The audio system is operable from the buttons and switches on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel. The radio theft protection feature activates if the audio system is disconnected from electric power.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 135 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Audio SystemAuxiliary Input Jack Auxiliary Input Jack Use the jack in the console compartment to connect standard audio devices. 1. Open the AUX cover. 2. Connect a standard audio device to the input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source (e.g., when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 136 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing FM/AM Radio Selecting FM/AM Mode 1 Playing FM/AM Radio 1. Press the FM/AM button.  Press the FM/AM button again, if necessary, to select the frequency band (AM, FM1, FM2). 2. Select a station using the buttons (Preset, SCAN) or bars (SKIP, TUNE).  On the FM bands, you can also use the CATEGORY bar and TITLE button to select a station provided by the Radio Data System (RDS).
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 137 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing FM/AM RadioAudio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in FM/AM mode)  AUDIO MENU Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1 Audio Menu The A.SEL indicator comes on the display when A.SEL is ON. If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can change the frequencies stored in the preset buttons manually. Set A.SEL to OFF to restore the previous preset button settings.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 138 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing FM/AM RadioRadio Data System (RDS) Radio Data System (RDS) Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station. ■ RDS Info Display 1 RDS Info Display Press the TITLE button to turn RDS information on or off. When set to ON, the name of the FM station is displayed on the display. When set to OFF, the frequency of the station is displayed.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 139 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing FM/AM RadioRadio Data System (RDS) ■ Radio Text Display H AUDIO button (in FM/AM mode)  AUDIO MENU  Read Radio Text Display the radio text information of the selected RDS station. 1 Radio Text Display The RDS indicator comes on the display when the selected RDS station is broadcasting text data.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 140 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing XM® Radio Selecting XM Mode 1 Playing XM® Radio 1. Press the XM button.  Press the XM button again, if necessary, to select the band (XM1, XM2). 2. Select a channel using the buttons (Preset, SCAN, TITLE) and the bars (SKIP, TUNE, CATEGORY).  The band and channel are displayed on the display. Audio Audio Screen Control H AUDIO button (in XM mode) Control the audio system through the navigation screen. Channel band 1.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 141 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing XM® RadioAudio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in XM mode)  AUDIO MENU Rotate i to select an item. Press u. Audio The following items are available: • Note: Records a 10-second sound file from the current channel. 2 Note Function P. 142 • Sound Setup: Displays the sound preferences screen. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 170 • Tune: Tunes to the channel you select. Rotate i to select a channel.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 142 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing XM® RadioNote Function Note Function Record a 10-second sound file from the current channel that contains the channel, category, name, and title information. ■ Recording a Sound File 1. When tuned to the channel you want to record, press and hold the XM button for a few seconds to start recording. Audio 2. Press the XM button again to stop the recording if less than 10 seconds have elapsed.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 143 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing XM® RadioNote Function ■ Deleting a Sound File H AUDIO button (in XM mode)  AUDIO MENU  Note 1. Rotate i to select a sound file. 2. Move y to select DELETE. Audio 3. Rotate i to select Delete All or Delete Selected Item. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 144 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing XM® RadioXM® Radio Service XM® Radio Service ■ Subscribing to XM® Radio 1 Subscribing to XM® Radio Contact Information for XM® Radio: 1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription.  To see the ID in the display, press the n (TUNE) bar while in XM mode until “0” appears in the center display. Audio 2.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 145 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing a Disc Selecting Disc Mode 1. Press the DISC/HDD button to play a CD or other disc. 2. Insert a disc into the disc slot.  The disc automatically begins playing. 3. Select a track using the buttons (TITLE, SCAN) and the bars (SKIP, TUNE, CATEGORY). Audio Screen Control H AUDIO button (in DISC mode) Control the audio system through the navigation screen. Disc mode Rotate i to select a track. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 146 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing a DiscAudio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in DISC mode)  AUDIO MENU Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1 Repeat, Random, and Scan Play 1. Rotate i to select Repeat, Random, or Scan. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. Audio The following items are available, depending on the type of disc: • Rec to HDD: Records a music CD onto the HDD for playback using HDD Audio. 2 Recording a Music CD to HDD P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 147 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing a DiscPlaying MP3/WMA/AAC Discs • Scan: 1: Scans all tracks on the disc (or in the selected folder) in the order they were recorded (stored) and plays a 10-second sample. Select OFF to stop scanning and play the current selection. 2: Scans the first track in each folder on the disc and plays a 10-second sample. Select OFF to stop scanning and play the current selection.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 148 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing a DiscRecommended Discs Recommended Discs • Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use. • Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed. • Play only standard round-shaped discs. • Use DVD-R/RW discs that meet DVD verification standards. The disc packages or jackets should have one of these symbols. Audio Also includes: ■ Recording to HDD • Only standard CD-DA (44.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 149 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio The Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio function plays tracks from music CDs that have been recorded onto the built-in HDD. You can arrange the tracks in playlists or play the tracks using various search methods. Selecting HDD Mode 1. Press the DISC/HDD button to play tracks stored on the HDD.  The track number and elapsed time are displayed on the display.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 150 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioAudio Screen Control Audio Screen Control H AUDIO button (in HDD mode) Control the audio screen through the navigation system. HDD mode Rotate i to select a track. Press u. Move w or y to select ALBUMor ALBUM+ to change albums. Audio Move e to select MUSIC SEARCH to display the Music Search Menu. 2 Searching for Music P. 154 Move r to select AUDIO MENU. 2 Audio Menu P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 151 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioAudio Menu The following items are available: • Sound Setup: Displays the sound preferences screen. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 170 • Add to Playlist: Adds the current track to a user playlist. 2 Adding a Track to a User Playlist P. 155 • Get Music Info.: Gets the original title information for a track in a user playlist from an original playlist. 2 Displaying Music Information P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 152 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioRecording a Music CD to HDD Recording a Music CD to HDD The songs on music CDs are automatically recorded (ripped) by factory default to the HDD the first time you play each disc. You can then play the songs directly from the HDD. Recording indicator Audio Recorded Recording Ready to record ■ Stopping Recording 1. Move r to select AUDIO MENU. 2. Rotate i to select Cancel Rec to HDD. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 153 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioRecording a Music CD to HDD ■ Recording a CD Manually H AUDIO button (in DISC or HDD mode)  AUDIO MENU  HDD Setup 1. Rotate i to select CD Recording. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select MANUAL. Press u. Audio 3. Move r to select RETURN. 4. Rotate i to select Rec to HDD. Press u.  During recording, rotate i to select Cancel Rec to HDD. Press u to cancel.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 154 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioSearching for Music Searching for Music H AUDIO button (in HDD mode)  MUSIC SEARCH Search for music recorded to HDD using six different methods. 1. Rotate i to select a search category. Press u. Albums, Artists, and Tracks display lists in alphabetical order. Ripped Date displays albums in chronological order. Audio You can also search for music on the HDD through voice commands using SBV.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 155 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioAdding a Track to a User Playlist Adding a Track to a User Playlist H AUDIO button (in HDD mode)  AUDIO MENU  Add to Playlist Add a track from any playlist to one of the six user playlists. Rotate i to select a playlist. Press u. The track is added to the end of the playlist. 1 Adding a Track to a User Playlist The maximum number of songs in each of the six user playlists is 999.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 156 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioEditing a Playlist The following items are available, depending on the type of playlist: • Edit Artist Name: Enter a new artist name. Move r to select OK when finished. Then, select whether to apply the new artist name to the album (playlist) and all tracks, the current track only, all tracks, or the album (playlist) only. • Edit Playlist Name (user playlists): Enter a new playlist name.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 157 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioDisplaying Music Information Displaying Music Information H AUDIO button (in HDD mode)  AUDIO MENU  Get Music Info. Display the music information (album name, artist name, genre) for an album (original playlist). Gracenote® searches for the information of the currently selected album (original playlist).
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 158 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) AudioUpdating Gracenote® Album Info Updating Gracenote® Album Info H AUDIO button (in HDD or DISC mode)  AUDIO MENU  HDD Setup Update the Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote® Media Database) that is included with the navigation system. Maximum capacity Remaining capacity 1. Insert the update disc into the disc slot or connect the USB flash drive that includes the update. Audio 2.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 159 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing an iPod® ■ Connecting an iPod® 1 Connecting an iPod® • Do not leave the iPod® in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it. • Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable. hard disk drive, as the device or your tracks may be damaged. Audio • Do not connect your iPod® using a hub. • Do not use a device such as a card reader or • We recommend backing up your data before 1.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 160 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing an iPod®Selecting iPod® Mode Selecting iPod® Mode 1. Connect the iPod® to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment. 2. Press the AUX button until you get to iPod® mode. 3. Select a track using the iPod® menu on the screen.  The current track number and total number of tracks are displayed on the display.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 161 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing an iPod®Audio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in iPod® mode)  AUDIO MENU Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1 Repeat and Shuffle Play 1. Rotate i to select Repeat or Shuffle. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. Audio The following items are available: • Sound Setup: Displays the sound preferences screen. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 170 • Repeat 6: Repeats the current track.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 162 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing an iPod®Searching for Music Searching for Music H AUDIO button (in iPod® mode)  MUSIC SEARCH Search for music using the iPod® menu. 1. Rotate i to select a search category. Press u. The order of the track list displayed if you select “All” on the iPod® menu varies depending on the iPod® model and software. Audio You can also search for music on the iPod® through voice commands using SBV.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 163 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Searching for Music Using Song By Voice™ (SBV) Use Song By Voice™ (SBV) to search for and play music from your HDD or iPod® device using voice commands. 1. Set Song By Voice to ON in the system setup. 2 Song By Voice™ (SBV) P. 45  The SBV commands that you can use are displayed on the screen. 3. Say a command.  Example 1: Say d “List Artist ‘Artist A’” to view a list of songs by that artist. Select the desired song to start playing.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 164 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing a USB Flash Drive ■ Connecting a USB Flash Drive 1 Connecting a USB Flash Drive • Do not leave the USB flash drive in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it. • Do not use an extension cable with the USB adapter cable. • Do not connect your USB flash drive using a Audio hub. • Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk drive, as the device or your tracks may be damaged. 1.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 165 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing a USB Flash DriveSelecting USB Mode Selecting USB Mode 1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment. 2. Press the AUX button until you get to USB mode. 3. Select a track using skip, scan, folder list, or track list.  The current track number and folder number are displayed on the display. H AUDIO button (in USB mode) You can control the audio system using voice control commands.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 166 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing a USB Flash DriveAudio Menu Audio Menu H AUDIO button (in USB mode)  AUDIO MENU Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1 Repeat, Random, and Scan Play 1. Rotate i to select Repeat, Random, or Scan. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select an option. Press u. Audio The following items are available: • Sound Setup: Displays the sound preferences screen. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 170 • Repeat: 6: Repeats the current track.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 167 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing a USB Flash DrivePlaying Tracks in Folders Playing Tracks in Folders H AUDIO button (in USB mode)  FOLDER LIST Change the folder if the tracks are stored in a folder structure. 1. Rotate i to select a folder. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select a track. Press u. Folder List • Any music tracks not in a folder are automatically added to a “ROOT” folder, which is displayed at the top of the Folder List.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 168 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Bluetooth® Audio Your audio system allows you to listen to music tracks stored on your Bluetoothcompatible phone. 1 Playing Bluetooth® Audio d “Display audio screen” Audio This function is available when the phone is linked to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. 2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 173 You can control the audio system using voice control commands. 2 Bluetooth® Audio Commands P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 169 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Playing Bluetooth® AudioSwitching to HFL Mode Switching to HFL Mode h (Pick-Up) button 1. If you receive a call when Bluetooth® Audio is playing, press the h (Pick-Up) button on the steering wheel to answer the call. 1 Switching to HFL Mode If you receive a call while Bluetooth® Audio is in pause mode, the song will resume after the call has ended. 2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 170 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Adjusting the Sound H AUDIO button  AUDIO MENU  Sound Setup 1 Adjusting the Sound Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and balance. You can also adjust the strength of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can set Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC). 1. Rotate i to select the sound mode to adjust. Press u. Audio 2. Rotate i to adjust the desired level. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 171 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Audio Remote Controls Steering Wheel Controls Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering wheel. Volume button 1 MODE Button DISC mode appears only when a disc is loaded.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 172 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel Controls ■ CH (Channel) Button FM/AM, XM • Press the N (Channel) button to change to the next preset station (channel). • Press the B (Channel) button to go to the previous preset station (channel). • FM/AM: Press and hold for one second to scan for a station with a strong signal. Audio • XM: Press and hold for one second to go to the next/previous channel in the current category.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 173 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You can place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system without handling your cell phone. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............... 174 Pairing a Phone .................................... 176 Importing Phonebook Data .................. 181 Setting Up Speed Dialing...................... 182 Editing User Name and PIN...............
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 174 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone 1 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Rotate i to select an item. Press u. You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P. 189 To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: • Call HandsFreeLink customer support at (888) 528-7876.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 175 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ■ Help Features Say d “Hands-free help” or d “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of commands. 2 Voice Help P. 5 1 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Bluetooth® name and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 176 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone Pairing a Phone H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone 1 Pairing a Phone When no Bluetooth-compatible phone is paired, the following screen appears: 1. Rotate i to select Yes. Press u. Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to HFL before you can make and receive hands-free calls. 2. Put your cell phone in “Discovery” or “Search” mode, and search for a Bluetooth Device.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 177 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone ■ Pairing from Phone Setup 1 Pairing from Phone Setup H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P. 189 Use the Phone setup screen to pair a Bluetooth-compatible phone. 1. Rotate i to select Setup Bluetooth Phone. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select Pair Phone. Press u. 3.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 178 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone ■ Changing the Pass-key H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP  Setup Bluetooth Phone 1. Rotate i to select Pass-Key. Press u. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 2. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. The following items are available: • Random: Uses a randomly generated pass-key. • Fixed: Create your own pass-key.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 179 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone 3. Move w to select DELETE to remove the current pass-key. 4. Enter a new pass-key. Move r to select OK. H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP  Setup Bluetooth Phone 1. Rotate i to select Delete a Phone. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 180 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone Trash icon 2. Rotate i to select a phone to delete. Press u.  The Bluetooth® icon indicates the currently linked phone.  Items to be deleted are indicated with a trash icon. 3. Move r to select OK. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Bluetooth® icon ■ Changing the Currently Paired Phone H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP 1. Rotate i to select Search a Next Connected Phone.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 181 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Importing Phonebook Data Importing Phonebook Data H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP Import cellular phonebook data into the system. 1. Rotate i to select Import Cellular Phonebook. Press u.  The system automatically starts importing the phonebook. 2. Press u to select OK. H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP 1. Rotate i to select Delete Imported Phonebook. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 182 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Setting Up Speed Dialing Setting Up Speed Dialing H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP Create speed dial entries with voice tags for easy calling. 1. Rotate i to select Edit Speed Dial. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select Register Speed Dial. Press u. 1 Setting Up Speed Dialing You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P. 189 Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored per user.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 183 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Setting Up Speed Dialing ■ Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry 1 Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP 1. Rotate i to select Edit Speed Dial. Press u. Voice tags allow you to call your speed dial entries from the Cellular Phone screens using the “Call…” voice command (e.g., say d “Call John Smith”). • Avoid using duplicate voice tags.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 184 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Editing User Name and PIN 4. Follow the prompt to enter a voice tag. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Editing User Name and PIN 1 Editing User Name and PIN H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  PHONE SETUP Edit the user name of a paired phone, and protect the phonebook and speed dial entries with a PIN number. 1. Rotate i to select Edit User/PIN. Press u. You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 185 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Making a Call 2. Rotate i to select an item. Press u. 1 Making a Call You can use this feature by voice. 2 HFL Menus P. 189 The following items are available: When you say d “Call by number” or d “Call by voice tag” on any screen, the following screen appears: Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Name: Enter a name. • PIN: Enter a 4-digit PIN. Re-enter to confirm.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 186 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Making a Call ■ Using the Phonebook 1 Using the Phonebook H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  Phonebook 1. Rotate i to select a name. Press u. You must first import a phonebook before using it to make calls. 2 Importing Phonebook Data P. 181  Move w or y to select alphabetical tabs to display the entries in the group.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 187 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Making a Call ■ Using Call History 1 Using Call History H INFO/PHONE button  Cellular Phone  Call History Rotate i to select a call. Press u to begin dialing. Move w or y to select All, Dial, Receive, Missed to view the call history by category. From the Cellular Phone screen: Rotate i to select one of the four speed dial numbers. Press u to begin dialing.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 188 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Receiving a Call Receiving a Call 1. Press the h (Pick-Up) button to answer a call and display the Calling screen.  “HANDSFREELINK” is also displayed on the display. Call ID Bluetooth indicator Roaming status Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 2. Press the j (Hang-Up) button to terminate the call. An incoming call notification appears on the screen, and you hear an audible ring tone.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 189 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus HFL Menus 1 HFL Menus Use HFL when the vehicle’s ignition is in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. You can operate HFL by voice when on the Cellular Phone screen. Below is the flow chart showing available voice commands. To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetoothcompatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle is parked.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 190 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus “Register Voice Tag” Create a voice tag for a speed dial number. 2 Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry P. 183 “Delete Voice Tag” Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number. “Edit Speed Dial” 2 Setting Up Speed Dialing P. 182 Select a number from Call History or Phonebook to store as a speed dial number.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 191 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus “Dial” Say a phone number to dial. 2 Entering a Phone Number P. 186 “Dial” “Mute” “More Speed Dial” Send numbers or names during a call. Mute your voice during a call. Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL. Display a list of all 20 speed dial entries. 2 Using Speed Dial P. 187 “Eric”* “Speed dial entries” 2 Using Speed Dial P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 193 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM AcuraLink® Messages This section describes how Acura directly communicates important information to you regarding your vehicle. AcuraLink® Messages .......................... 194 Reading Messages................................ 194 Message Categories ............................. 195 Message Options ................................. 196 Dealer Appointments ...........................
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 194 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM AcuraLink® Messages AcuraLink® provides a direct communication link between your vehicle and Acura. Working through XM® Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle’s navigation system, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL), and audio system to send and receive messages. Reading Messages An envelope icon appears at the bottom left of the navigation screen when there is a new message.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 195 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM AcuraLink® MessagesMessage Categories ■ All Messages 1 All Messages H INFO/PHONE button  Messages 1. Rotate i to select a message category. Press u. An unread message has a closed envelope icon next to it. The icon disappears once you read the message. 2. Rotate i to select a message. Press u. 1 Message Categories There are six message categories in AcuraLink.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 196 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM AcuraLink® MessagesMessage Options • Diagnostic Info: Provides information about the cause for a warning indicator or multi-information message. Rotate i to select Check Later or Check Now. If you choose to check the information now, AcuraLink lets you know whether you should see your dealer immediately or later in accordance with the level of severity. Call your dealer or find the nearest dealer.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 197 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM AcuraLink® MessagesDealer Appointments • Find Acura Dlr: Searches for the nearest Acura dealer. • Call Your Dealer: Calls your Acura dealer using HFL. • Diagnostic Info: Updates, if any, the current diagnostic message by connecting to the Acura server using HFL. • Schedule Dealer Appt.: Automatically sets an appointment date at your dealer.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 199 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Other Features This section describes the useful functions incorporated into the navigation system to help make your journey easier and more enjoyable. Calendar ................................................ 200 Calculator .............................................. 202 Unit Conversion ................................... 202 Information Functions .......................... 204 Scenic Road Information ......................
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 200 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Calendar H INFO/PHONE button  Other  Calendar Enter events and display reminders each time you start your vehicle. 1. Rotate i to select the day. Press u. 1 Calendar You can select the day of the month on the calendar using voice commands (e.g., say d “Five” to select the 5th). Move w or y to scroll through the months of the year. Only one event entry can be stored for each date.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 201 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Calendar • Message Icon: Select an icon from the list to help identify the type of message. The message icon you choose will be displayed alongside the specified date on the Calendar screen. • Reminder: Sets whether event reminders are displayed each time you start your vehicle. 2 Start-up P. 20 • Delete: Deletes the event. Select Yes on the confirmation screen to remove the event from the calendar.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 202 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Calculator H INFO/PHONE button  Other  Calculator Use the calculator to make basic calculations and to convert measurement units. Unit Conversion 1 Unit Conversion 1. Enter a numeric value to convert (e.g., 1000). Other Features 202 2. Move r to select UNIT CONVERSION. 3. Rotate i to select the type of unit to convert (e.g., Length). Press u. If you do not enter a value to convert, only “Temperature” units are selectable.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 203 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM CalculatorUnit Conversion 4. Rotate i to select the base unit to convert from (e.g., mm).  The conversion into other units is displayed on the right (e.g., 1000 mm is 39.37 inches). 5. Move y to select CALC. to return to the Calculator screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 204 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Information Functions Scenic Road Information H INFO/PHONE button  Other  Scenic Road Information View a list of scenic roads for each state (U.S. only). 1. Rotate i to select a state. Press u. 2. Rotate i to select a scenic road. Press u. 1 Scenic Road Information If you select a scenic road that runs through multiple states, only the portion of the road in the selected state is displayed.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 205 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Information FunctionsMap Data Update Status Map Data Update Status H INFO/PHONE button  Other  Map Data Update Status 1 Map Data Update Status Check the map data update status when updating the map database. This operation is only available during a database update. Roadside Assistance 1 Roadside Assistance H INFO/PHONE button  Other  Roadside Assistance 1. Rotate i to select the country. Press u.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 206 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Information FunctionsKey to ZAGAT Ratings 2. Rotate i to select Call. Press u to begin dialing. Key to ZAGAT Ratings 1 Key to ZAGAT Ratings H INFO/PHONE button  Other  Key to ZAGAT Rating Food, Decor, and Service categories are rated using numbered values (e.g., 0-9, 10-15). The ZAGAT® survey for some restaurants is included in the database and displayed when entering a restaurant as a destination.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 207 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Information FunctionsShow Wallpaper Show Wallpaper H INFO/PHONE button  Other  Show Wallpaper View the picture currently set as the wallpaper. Press u to select RETURN to return to the previous screen. 1 Show Wallpaper You can change the wallpaper picture. 2 Wallpaper P.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 208 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Rearview Camera Your vehicle is equipped with a rearview camera. When you shift into Reverse, the rear view is displayed on the navigation system screen. The edge of the bumper and parking guide lines are also displayed. To turn the guide lines on or off, press and hold the CANCEL button for about three seconds. Rearview camera Rotate i to adjust the brightness of the rearview camera.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 209 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................................... 210 Map, Voice, Entering Destinations ........ 210 Traffic .................................................. 212 Guidance, Routing ............................... 213 Update DVD, Coverage, Map Errors ..... 215 Display, Accessories.............................. 215 Rear Camera ........................................ 215 Miscellaneous Questions ......................
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 210 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Troubleshooting Map, Voice, Entering Destinations Problem Solution The Startup Confirmation screen is displayed every time I start the car. This is normal. The Startup Confirmation screen reminds you and your guest drivers to always operate the navigation system in a safe manner. The navigation system reboots by itself (returns to the opening screen).
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 211 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM TroubleshootingMap, Voice, Entering Destinations Problem Solution The basic guidance phrases use a studio-recorded voice, but street names are pronounced using a machine-generated voice. Consequently, the name may be mispronounced or sound strange at times. The screen is bright when I drive at night. 1. Check that the nighttime dashboard brightness control is not set to maximum. 2. Press the INFO/PHONE button.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 212 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM TroubleshootingTraffic Traffic Problem Troubleshooting 212 Solution AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ information could not be received or is not displayed properly. • Check the traffic icon is displayed and enabled on the icon bar. • Your XM traffic subscription may have expired. Check your subscription. Call XM at (800) 852-9696 and verify your account status.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 213 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing Guidance, Routing Problem The navigation system does not route me the same way I would go or the same way as other mapping systems. Solution The navigation system attempts to generate the optimal route. You can change the route preferences used when calculating a route. 2 Changing the Route Preference P. 91 The navigation system wants to route me around Press the INFO/PHONE button.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 214 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM TroubleshootingGuidance, Routing Problem Troubleshooting 214 Solution The vehicle position icon on the map “lags” a short distance behind, especially when I arrive at an intersection. This is normal. The navigation system is unaware of the width of intersections. Large differences in vehicle position can indicate a temporary loss of the GPS signal. 2 GPS System P. 224 The screen is showing white dots as I drive along.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 215 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM TroubleshootingUpdate DVD, Coverage, Map Errors Update DVD, Coverage, Map Errors Problem Solution The mapping database is constantly undergoing revision. You can access the most recent information on the internet. 2 Map Coverage P. 227 Does the navigation system work outside North America? The navigation system contains maps for the 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 216 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Questions Miscellaneous Questions Problem Solution My clock frequently changes forward and backward by The clock setting is automatically updated based on your GPS location. If you live and one hour. work on the boundary between two time zones, you can turn off this feature. 2 Clock Adjustment P. 58 Troubleshooting 216 The clock changes even when I am not driving near a time zone boundary.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 217 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Error Messages Navigation System Error Message Solution Display temp is too high. System will shut down until display cools down. This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The navigation system turns off until the display cools down. The system turns back on automatically when the display cools down. HDD access error. System reset.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 218 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Error MessagesDisc Player Disc Player Error Message Troubleshooting 218 Cause Solution • Press the E (Eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the error message is cleared. • Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the disc again. 2 Recommended Discs P. 148 • If the error message reappears, press the E button, and pull out the disc. • Insert a different disc.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 219 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Error MessagesiPod® iPod® Error Message Cause Solution UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported iPod® is connected. Update the iPod® software to the latest version. CONNECT RETRY Appears when the iPod® cannot be authenticated. Reconnect the iPod®. NO SONG Appears when there are no tracks Store tracks in the iPod®. in the iPod®.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 220 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Error MessagesUSB Flash Drive USB Flash Drive Error Message Troubleshooting 220 Cause Solution FILE ERROR The system cannot read the track(s). Check the tracks in the USB flash drive. There is a possibility that the tracks have been damaged. UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is connected, reconnect the device.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 221 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Reference Information System Initialization ..............................222 Entering the Security Code....................222 Acquiring GPS Information....................222 Startup Confirmation Screen .................223 Map Matching ......................................223 System Limitations ................................224 GPS System...........................................224 Address Calculation ..........................
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 222 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM System Initialization The navigation system must be initialized if power to the navigation system is interrupted for any reason (e.g., the battery was disconnected). Entering the Security Code Acquiring GPS Information Depending on the length of time the power was interrupted, your system may require GPS initialization.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 223 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM System InitializationStartup Confirmation Screen Startup Confirmation Screen The Startup Confirmation screen is displayed when initialization has successfully completed. It is displayed every time you start your vehicle. Press u to select OK to continue. Map Matching Map matching is the process of using the acquired GPS information to locate your position on the map screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 224 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM System Limitations GPS System The signals received from the GPS satellites are extremely weak (less than a millionth of the strength of a local FM station) and require an unobstructed view of sky. The GPS antenna is located in the dashboard.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 225 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM System LimitationsDatabase In addition, the map database contains verified and unverified areas. Unverified streets may be missing from the map, in the wrong location, or have an incorrect name or address range. A message will warn you if your route includes unverified streets. Exercise additional caution when driving in unverified areas.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 226 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Client Assistance Reference Information 226 Resolving Problems Reporting Errors If you run into a specific issue that you cannot resolve, consult the following help resources: You can help to improve database accuracy by reporting any errors you encounter. • For navigation system issues: 2 Troubleshooting P. 210 There are also FAQs available online at www.acuranavi.com.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 227 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Client AssistanceMap Coverage Map Coverage The navigation system provides map coverage for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The map coverage consists of accurately mapped (verified) metropolitan areas and a less accurate (unverified) rural database. Note that unverified areas are constantly being reviewed and converted to verified areas each year.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 228 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Client AssistanceTraffic Information Traffic Information Continuously updated traffic information is available in major metropolitan areas across the 48 contiguous states and some cities in Canada. A list of coverage areas is available online. To find traffic information: 1. Visit www.acura.com/realtimetraffic. 2. Select Real-Time Traffic on the TL. 3. Click AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 229 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Legal Information Copyrights User Agreements • infoUSA-Data: Certain business data provided by infoUSA, Inc., Omaha, NE, Copyright © 2010, All Rights Reserved. ■ Navigation System User Agreement • EXIT-Data: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. 2009. All Rights Reserved. • Building foot print: © ZENRIN CO., LTD. 2009. All Rights Reserved. • Junction View Data: © ZENRIN USA, INC. 2009. All rights reserved.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 230 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Legal InformationUser Agreements • The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the original purchaser. • The logos of oil companies, hotels, convenience stores, and other businesses are displayed for your information and convenience, and in no way imply any sponsorship, approval or endorsement of these companies, or their products. The logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 231 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Legal InformationUser Agreements WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS. • SPEECH RECOGNITION If the SOFTWARE includes speech recognition component(s), you should understand that speech recognition is an inherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherent in the process. Neither ALPINE nor its suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech recognition process.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 232 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Legal InformationUser Agreements any additional EULA terms accompanying the upgrade SOFTWARE. • TERMINATION Without prejudice to any other rights, ALPINE or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 233 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Legal InformationUser Agreements ■ Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB) ■ Gracenote® END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Version 20061005 This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”).
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 234 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Legal InformationAs required by the FCC Reference Information Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 235 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Voice Commands Voice Commands .................................. 236 Global Commands ............................... 236 Navigation Commands......................... 236 Climate Control Commands................. 238 Audio Commands ................................ 239 Cellular Phone Commands ................... 241 Main Setup Screen Commands ............ 242 On-Screen Commands ......................... 242 Spelling Assistance ..........
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 236 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Voice Commands Voice Commands 236 Global Commands Navigation Commands The system accepts these commands on any screen.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 239 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Voice CommandsAudio Commands Temperature up Temperature down Temperature max hot Temperature max cold Driver temperature max hot Driver temperature max cold Climate control sync on Climate control sync off Front climate control automatic Front climate control off * These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action. Audio Commands The system accepts these commands on most screens.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 242 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Voice CommandsMain Setup Screen Commands Main Setup Screen Commands Voice Commands 242 The system accepts these commands on the Main Setup screen. Brightness up Brightness down Brightness minimum/min. Brightness maximum/max. Contrast up Contrast down Contrast minimum/min. Contrast maximum/max. Black level up Black level down Black level minimum/min. Black level maximum/max. Volume up Volume down Volume minimum/min.
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 244 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Voice CommandsSpelling Assistance Say … Say … or Symbol … Û U circumflex Ü U umlaut ■ Punctuation Marks Say … Voice Commands 244 ■ Symbols Say … or Symbol … Say … Say … or Symbol … @ At sign - Hyphen ^ Caret ! Exclamation point * Asterisk “ Double quote _ Underscore # Pound ` Back quote $ Dollar , Comma % Percent .
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 247 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Index Symbols K (Back) Button ....................................5, 22 a (Display Mode) Button ...................... 29 j (Hang-Up) Button ................................ 188 h (Pick-Up) Button ..........................188, 189 8 (Sound) Button ............................. 6, 170 d (Talk) Button ......................................5, 22 A B Banking (Place Category) ...........................80 Basic Settings ..................
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 248 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Index Color ..............................................................27 Map Color ...................................................28 Menu Color ................................................28 Community (Place Category) .....................80 Connect to the Acura Server ......................63 Continue Trip .............................................132 Contrast .........................................................
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 249 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Index iPod® Connecting, Disconnecting ..............159, 164 Playing ...................................................... 159 Voice Commands List ............................... 241 K Key to ZAGAT Ratings .............................. 206 L Language ...................................................... 31 Leisure (Place Category) ............................. 80 Lodging (Place Category) ...........................
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 250 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Index Index 250 R S Radar Map ..................................................118 Radio FM/AM ......................................................136 XM® .........................................................140 Random Disc ...........................................................146 HDD ..........................................................151 Pass-Key ....................................................
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TSX_KA-31TL1820.book Page 251 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:17 PM Index V Vehicle .......................................................... 60 Correct Vehicle Position ............................. 62 Off-road Tracking ....................................... 61 Verbal Reminder .......................................... 26 View Area Map ............................................ 53 View Routes ................................................. 91 Voice AcuraLink/Messages ..........................