AcuraLink System Description (USA models with Navigation)

AcuraLink System Description

The AcuraLink uses the client's cell phone and/or XM radio to transmit and 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 (HIP) 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 in the navi 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).

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)

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 lets him or her delete just certain types of messages. The second procedure is for service techs only. It lets you delete all stored messages.

- Some Important Words: 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. Touch OK on the disclaimer screen.

3. Press the INFO button to bring up the Information screen.

4. Use the interface dial to select #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. Touch OK on the disclaimer screen.

9. Press MAP/GAUGE, 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 (With Navigation) and the self-diagnostic 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 step 13 for each message you want to delete.

AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) Connector for Inputs and Outputs (With AcuraLink)

ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT (XM RECEIVER) CONNECTOR A (20P)

AcuraLink Control Unit (XM receiver) Connector A (20P)

*: 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 (XM RECEIVER) CONNECTOR B (16P)

AcuraLink Control Unit (XM receiver) Connector B (16P)

AcuraLink Control Unit (XM receiver) Connector C (2P)