System Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The AcuraLink uses the client's approved cell phone data connection and XM radio data connection to receive information about the vehicle. In addition, the AcuraLink system has a Text-To-Speech engine, and will also have the capability to initiate voice or data calls with the HandsFreeLink control unit.
The AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) is very similar in design to an XM receiver that has additional communication features. The main functions include:
- Receiving and playing XM stations. Displaying station, song title and other information on the audio unit using the GA-Net bus.
- Receiving XM traffic channel data.
- Gives "Feature Guide" tips.
- Receiving AcuraLink messages and displaying them on the navi display.
- Processing DTC (diagnostic trouble code) error messages from the ECM/PCM, the SRS and other systems and displaying them on the navi display.
- Sending DTC information to the AcuraLink servers using the client's approved cell phone data connection (only if the client has set up and enabled this option). See Owner's Manual for more information.
Service Application
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) explanation (from server message and vehicle message)
- Service information message
- Recall Information
- Quick tips
- Place to provide feedback/view cautions that were not available when vehicle was initially sold
- Correction of address and full name that is registered
- Real time traffic information used by the navigation system to display traffic conditions
- Maintenance information message
- Feature guide (90 days)