AcuraLink System Description (With AcuraLink)
AcuraLink 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.
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
- Weather information
- Maintenance information message
- Feature guide (90 days)
How to Delete Stored AcuraLink Messages
The AcuraLink Satellite Communication System displays, and stores these types of messages on the navigation system display screen:
- Feature Guide info
- System malfunction info
- Driver warnings
- DTCs
- Quick tips
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.
Message Delete Procedure
Client
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Select OK on the disclaimer screen.
3. Press the INFO button to bring up the Information screen.
4. Use the interface dial to select No. 1 All Messages.
5. Select the item number you want to delete, then select Delete. (If you don't see Delete on the display screen, you can't remove this message.)
6. Select Yes to confirm your choice.
Message Delete Procedure
Service Tech Only
7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
8. Select OK on the disclaimer screen.
9. Press MAP/GUIDE, MENU, and CANCEL buttons for 3 seconds, or connect the SCS service connector to the navigation service connector located in the trunk Navigation System Forced Starting of Display and the self-diagnosis mode begins. Then using the interface dial, select the Self-Diagnosis Mode or Detail Information & Setting from the Select Diagnosis Items.
10. Using the interface dial, select XM (HIP) from the Select Diagnosis Items or Detail information & Setting. Press the interface dial. Select XM (HIP) ECU.
11. Select Diagnostic Info.
12. Select the item you want to delete. After the message and date come up, select Delete.
13. Select Yes to confirm your choice.
14. Repeat step 12 and 7 for each message you want to delete.
AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) Connector for Inputs and Outputs
ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR A (32P)
AcuraLink Control Unit Connector A (32P)
*: The shielded wires have a heat-shrink tube insulating the outside of the wire. The color of the insulating tube, typically black or dark gray, may not match the color of the wire shown on the circuit diagram.
ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR B (2P)
AcuraLink Control Unit Connector B (2P)
