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Acuralink: Overview Acura RDX I facelift

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Scheme 487: Component Location Index
Scheme 487: Component Location Index

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Scheme 488: How to Check for DTCs with the HDS
Scheme 488: How to Check for DTCs with the HDS
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the AcuraLink® control unit (XM receiver). If it does not, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see «DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-513833-S41457160082012111600000) ).
  5. Select XM/HIP in the BODY ELECTRICAL menu.
  6. Select DTCs in the XM/HIP menu.
  7. Check for DTCs. If any DTCs are indicated, write down the DTCs, then go to the indicated «DTC TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-513911-S03069057122012111600000). If no DTCs are indicated, refer to «SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-513911-S28161365352012111600000). NOTE: After troubleshooting, clear the DTCs with the HDS. For specific operations, refer to the user's manual that came with the HDS.

System Description

AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, 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 (XM receiver) is very similar in design to an XM receiver that has additional communication features. The main functions include

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Scheme 489: System Description
Scheme 489: System Description
  1. Receiving and playing XM stations. Displaying station, song title and other information on the audio unit using the GA-Net bus.
  2. Receiving XM traffic channel data.
  3. Receiving weather data.
  4. Gives Feature Guide tips.
  5. Receiving AcuraLink® messages and displaying them in the navigation display.
  6. Processing DTC (diagnostic trouble code) error messages from the PCM, the SRS and other systems and displaying them on the navigation display.
  7. Sending DTC information to the AcuraLink® servers using the client's cell phone (only if the client has set up and enabled this option).

Service Application

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) explanation (from server message and vehicle message)
  2. Service information message
  3. Recall Information
  4. Quick tips
  5. Place to provide feedback/view cautions that were not available when vehicle was initially sold
  6. Correction of address and full name that is registered
  7. Real time traffic information
  8. Maintenance information message
  9. Feature guide (90 days)
  10. Weather information

The AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System displays and stores these types of messages on the navigation system display screen

  1. Feature Guide info
  2. System malfunction info
  3. Driver warnings
  4. DTCs
  5. Quick tips

Note. To delete any stored AcuraLink® messages, follow these procedures. The first procedure is for your clients. It lets them delete certain types of messages. The second procedure is for technicians. It lets you delete all stored messages. The diagnostic menu includes a DATA RESET function. Select this only at TQI and when the vehicle changes ownership. It deletes all AcuraLink® messages, log data, and AcuraLink® registration. If you select DATA RESET during the 45-days activation period, the AcuraLink® Feature Guide repeats the first message. AcuraLink® messages related to a repair should be deleted after that repair is done. If you do not delete these messages, they stay in your client's AcuraLink® message log.

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