Acuralink: Overview Acura RL II facelift

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1. Make sure the ignition switch is in 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 doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see «DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-348508-S35625078472009112400000) ).
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. If no DTCs are indicated, refer to «SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-348586-S03670870532009112400000) .

Note. After troubleshooting, clear the DTCs with the HDS. For specific operations, refer to the user's service information that came with the HDS.

System Description

The AcuraLink uses the client's portable telephone or XM radio to transmit and receive information about the vehicle. It is controlled via serial data communication by using a remote display and control unit in the vehicle. For Acura specific XM data, the remote display and control unit is the navigation unit. In addition, the AcuraLink system has a Text-To-Speech engine, and also has the capability to initiate voice or data calls with the HandsFreeLink control unit.

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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. Weather information
9. Maintenance information message
10. Feature guide (90 days)

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. Quicktips

Note. To delete any stored AcuraLink messages, follow these procedures. The first procedure is for your client. It allows them to delete certain types of messages. The second procedure is for service techs. 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-day 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 don't delete these messages, they stay in your client's AcuraLink message log.