System Description: Notes

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, but it has additional communication features. The main functions include:

• Receiving and playing XM stations. Displaying station, song title and other information on the audio-HVAC subdisplay using the GA-Net bus.
• Receiving XM traffic channel data.
• Gives Feature Guide tips.
• Receiving AcuraLink® messages and displaying them in the navigation display.
• Processing DTC (diagnostic trouble code) error messages from the ECM/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 the client has set up and enabled this option).
• Receiving weather data.
  Fig 1: Identifying AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System Operation

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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