Acura RL (2011 year). Manual — part 22

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HomeLink is a registered
trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

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AcuraLink enhances your
ownership experience by providing a
direct communication link between
your vehicle and the Acura Server.
Working through the XM Radio,
AcuraLink works in conjunction with
the navigation system,
HandsFreeLink (HFL), and audio
system in your vehicle. It displays
and receives several kinds of
messages, including:

Operating tips and information on
your vehicle’s features.

Most AcuraLink functions are
controlled by the interface dial. The
interface dial has two parts, a knob
and a selector.

The knob turns left and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.

Important recall and safety
information.

Maintenance information to keep
your vehicle in top condition.

Diagnostic information to provide
information about any problems
with your vehicle.

The selector can be pushed left,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
press ENTER to go to that selection.

Bluetooth

RL Technology Package models

Interf ace Dial

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If you have new messages, an
envelope icon appears in the top
right corner of the navigation screen.

To open a message:

A list of all messages will be shown.
New messages will be at the top.
Select the message you want to read
by pressing ENTER.

To view previously read messages:

Press the INFO button. The
information screen will be shown.

A red exclamation will be marked on
an envelope icon with an important
message.

Press ENTER on the interface
selector, then select New Messages
from the navigation system map
menu.

Reading Messages

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Unread messages have a closed
envelope icon next to them. The icon
disappears when it has already been
read.

When you open a message, you can
read a summary of it, and then
choose one of several options. If an
option is not available for a message,
that option will not be highlighted.

Select ‘‘Messages,’’ then select a
message category by pressing
ENTER. Select the message you
want to read and press ENTER.

Only Diagnostic Info

messages appear on the navigation
screen while driving. They indicate if
your vehicle has a problem that may
need immediate attention (see page

).

After purchasing your vehicle,
messages may not appear
immediately.
Your dealer has to register the
vehicle identification before you can
receive messages. This can take
several days to process.

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Message Options

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−

−

−

−

−

−

Select this option to delete

the current message.

Select this option to hear a

voice read the entire message. This
gives you more information than the
screen can display at one time. When
you select the Voice option, it
changes to a Stop Reading option.
Select the option again to stop the
voice.

Select this option to call a

phone number embedded in the
message. When you select

,

HandsFreeLink (HFL)

dials the number for you.

To make a call, your
compatible phone must be paired to
the vehicle’s HandsFreeLink system,
powered on, and located within the
vehicle (see page

).

Select this

option to get more information about
the current diagnostic message. To
use this option, your cell phone must
be paired with HFL. In addition, the
paired phone must have a compatible
data service and be set up with the
AcuraLink system to make a data
connection. Go to

to find out which data

services are currently compatible
with AcuraLink.

To set your AcuraLink preferences
(the types of messages you want to
receive, if any), visit the My Acura
website at

, and

choose what you would like to
receive. If you do not have internet
access, call Acura Client Services at
(800) 382-2238; they can set your
message preferences for you.

Select this

option to find the nearest Acura
dealer using the navigation system.

Select this

option to call the Acura dealer you
purchased your vehicle from.
AcuraLink also directs you to this
dealer so you can schedule a
maintenance appointment or receive
information about a message. If your
assigned servicing dealer changes,
AcuraLink will reset to call that
dealer.

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Voice

Call

Call

Diagnostic Inf o

Message Pref erences

Find Nearest Dealer

Call Your Dealer

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Diagnostic info and recall/

campaign messages can only be
deleted by your dealer.

To delete a single message:

Press the INFO button to bring up
the Information screen.

Scroll to the Messages option,
then select it by pressing ENTER
on the interface selector.

Select the message category that
contains the message you want to
delete.

Use the interface knob to scroll up
or down to the message title you
want to delete, and select it by
pressing ENTER on the interface
selector.

Scroll to Delete with the interface
knob, and select it by pressing
ENTER on the interface selector.

To delete all messages:

The Delete All Messages

command does not apply to
Diagnostic Info and Recall messages.
They can only be deleted by your
dealer.

Press the SETUP button to view
the setup screen.

Use the interface knob to scroll to
the AcuraLink/Messages option,
and select it by pressing ENTER
on the interface selector.

Scroll to the Delete Messages
option, and select it by pressing
ENTER on the interface selector.

Scroll to the category with the
messages you want to delete, and
select the category by pressing
ENTER on the interface selector.

Select Other by pushing the
interface selector to the right.

Deleting Messages

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These messages, based on updated
vehicle information and comments
from other RL owners, supplement
your Owner’s Manual. They provide
you with relevant information for a
safe and enjoyable ownership
experience. For additional
information, call Acura Client
Services directly through HFL.

There are six message categories in
AcuraLink: Quick Tips, Feature
Guide, Maintenance Minder ,
Recalls/Campaigns, Diagnostic Info,
and Scheduled Dealer Appointment.
The system can store up to 255
messages.

Message categories can be added,
revised, or deleted through
broadcast messages from Acura.

During the first 90 days of
ownership, a number of messages
appears each day. These messages
help you to use and understand the
features of your vehicle.

Message Categories

Quick Tips

Feature Guide

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These messages provide detailed
information about the service
needed for your vehicle. When a
maintenance message appears on
the multi-information display, a list of
needed maintenance items is
provided through an AcuraLink
message. These messages tell you
the exact maintenance needed,
helping you to avoid unnecessary
maintenance costs.

You can use the following message
options:

Make an appointment with your
dealer.

Reschedule the appointment with
the dealer.

Call your dealer for an
appointment.

Find the nearest dealer.

You can make an appointment with
your dealer through AcuraLink
when you receive a Maintenance
Minder message.

To use the automated appointment
function, you should visit the My
Acura website at

, register some

required settings, and complete the
Phone-Data Connection set-up (see
page

). Your

compatible phone should also be
paired and linked to your vehicle
(see page

).

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Maintenance Minder

Automated Appointment

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When you see the Maintenance
Minder message on the multi-
information display, you will also
receive a message in the navigation
screen. To open the message, press
ENTER. Select ‘‘New Messages,’’
then press ENTER. You will see the
list of all messages. The most recent
message is listed at the top.

Select the received message, then
press ENTER. You will see the
message as shown. To make an
appointment, select ‘‘Schedule
Dealer Appt.’’ then press ENTER.

The system will automatically
connect to the Acura server, then
show you an appropriate
appointment date and time on the
navigation screen. If you accept this
appointment, select ‘‘Confirm
Appointment,’’ then press ENTER.

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The confirmation message will be
displayed on the screen. Make sure
to confirm the appointment date,
time and dealer. If it is OK, press
ENTER.

If you want to change or reschedule
the appointment date, select ‘‘Cancel,’’
then press ENTER.

Press the INFO button to go to the
information screen. Select
‘‘Messages,’’ then select ‘‘Scheduled
Dealer Appointment’’ from the
message category list. Then press
ENTER.

You will see the screen to reschedule
as shown. To make an appointment,
select ‘‘Reschedule Appointment,’’
then press ENTER.

The system will automatically
connect to the Acura server, then
show you a new appointment date
and time on the navigation screen. If
you accept this appointment, select
‘‘Confirm Appointment,’’ then press
ENTER.

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To reschedule the appointment:

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Select ‘‘Messages’’ on the
information screen, then press
ENTER. Select ‘‘Scheduled Dealer
Appointment’’ from the message
category list. Then press ENTER. To
cancel the appointment, select
‘‘Cancel Appointment,’’ then press
ENTER.

The system will request you to
confirm the cancel on the navigation
screen. To cancel the appointment,
select ‘‘YES,’’ then press ENTER. If
you select ‘‘NO,’’ the screen goes
back to the previous message display.

The system will automatically
connect to the Acura server, then
show you the confirmation on the
navigation screen. If you accept the
cancel, press ENTER.

To cancel the appointment:

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Using automated appointments, your
registered dealer through My Acura
is automatically selected. If you want
to select another dealer, such as in
case of an emergency, find the
nearest dealer and call the dealer
directly with HFL.

When a maintenance appointment is
due soon, you will also receive an
appointment reminder message.

If you cancel the appointment, you
cannot reschedule it. If you want to
change or reschedule the
appointment date, call your dealer
directly with HFL.

If your vehicle is affected by a recall
or other important safety
information, a letter will be mailed to
you about the issue and how to fix it.
You will also receive a reminder
message through AcuraLink. You
can then use the message options to
call your dealer for an appointment
or to find the nearest dealer.

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Recall/Campaigns

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When any indicator comes on or a
message is displayed on the MID,
AcuraLink immediately notifies you
with the message, ‘‘An indicator is on.
AcuraLink can help you decide what
to do.’’

If you do not want the information
right away, select the Check Later
option.

For this reason, it is important that
we retain your current phone
number. Please update your
information using My Acura at

The AcuraLink system cannot
determine mechanical problems
(such as squeaks or rattles) that are
not triggered by the diagnostic
indicator monitors.

When an indicator comes on or a
message is displayed on the Multi-
Information Display (MID),
AcuraLink can provide information
about the cause of the indicator or
message and the recommended
action to address it. This helps you
handle the problem as it occurs,
preventing or limiting costly repairs.

For more information on the
instrument panel indicators, see page

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If you want the information now,
select the Check Now option. (If the
navigation screen is not active, you
must select OK from the navigation
disclaimer screen before you can
check the information.)

You can then use the message
options to call your dealer for an
appointment or to find the nearest
dealer.

Depending on the severity of the
problem, the message will let you
know if you should see your dealer
immediately or if you can wait until a
later date.

When viewing a diagnostic info
message through the INFO menu,
you can use the Diagnostic Info
option to connect to the Acura server
and retrieve the latest information
regarding the problem.

There may not be any

additional information, depending on
the time elapsed since the previous
time you retrieved the information
from the Acura server.

When you make an appointment
through My Acura’s online Schedule
Service Appointment, you can be
reminded in advance about that
appointment through AcuraLink.

If you need to reschedule or cancel
the appointment, see page

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Reminder Message

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Turning the Automated Appointment
preference off will disable
appointment notifications in the
vehicle based on appointments
created or changed at My Acura’s
online scheduling website.

Appointments can still be created,
rescheduled, and canceled from the
vehicle; however the appointment
information stored in the vehicle will
not be updated. Any changes to
those appointments should be made
from the My Acura website.

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