System Description: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The AcuraLink uses the client's cell phone or XM radio to transmit and receive information about the vehicle In addition, the AcuraLink system is also able to initiate voice or data calls with the HandsFreeLink control unit
The AcuraLink control unit (HIP) is very similar in design to an XM receiver, but it has additional communication features The main functions include:
- Receiving and playing XM stations Displaying station, song title and other information on the audio-HVAC subdisplay using the GA-Net bus
- Receiving XM traffic channel data
- Gives Feature Guide tips
- Receiving AcuraLink messages and displaying them in the navigation display
- Processing DTC (diagnostic trouble code) error messages from the PCM, the SRS and other systems, and displaying them on the navi display
- Sending DTC information to the AcuraLink servers using the client's cell phone (only if the client has set up and enabled this option)
- Receiving weather data
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
- Maintenance information message
- Feature guide (90 days)
- Weather information