System Description: Notes
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The AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, referred to as AcuraLink, uses the client's cell phone or XM radio to transmit and receive information about the vehicle. 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.
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. Displays station, song title and other information on the front climate control unit display using the GA-Net bus.
- Receiving XM traffic channel data.
- Receiving weather 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 navigation display.
- Sending DTC information to the AcuraLink servers using the client's cell phone (only if 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)
- Weather information