Honda 2007 Acura RL User Manual page 72

2005-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Navigation System - RL
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - If the free trial period is expired, return the vehicle to the client, and inform them how to renew
their XM NavTraffic subscription by calling XM Radio at (800) 852-9696.
If the free trial period has not expired, call XM Radio at (800) 852-9696 and reactivate the account for
the remainder of the free trial period, then request a rapid refresh.
To do a rapid refresh:
Park the vehicle outside in a clear area with the engine running.
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Turn the audio system on, and tune to an XM radio channel
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Wait 30 minutes.
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If the vehicle now receives real-time traffic information, return the vehicle to the client, otherwise go
to step 7.
7. Do a VIN status inquiry, and check if the vehicle has any outstanding product updates or service
bulletins related to either replacing the AcuraLink control unit ('05 model only) or updating the
AcuraLink unit software ('06-08 models).
Are there any applicable product updates or service bulletins?
YES - Do the applicable product updates and service bulletins, then retest the vehicle. If real-time
traffic does not work, go to step 8.
NO - Go to step 8.
8. Verify that you are receiving a signal from XM:
Park the vehicle outside with a clear view of the southern sky.
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Turn on the audio system, and tune to XM channels 000, 001, 174, or 247.
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Can you tune XM channels 000, 001, 174, or 247?
YES - Go to step 9.
NO - Refer to AUDIO SYSTEM article, troubleshoot the XM radio, and retest. If real-time traffic
does not work, go to step 9.
9. Make sure the navigation map is set to either the 1/2,1,2, or 5 mile scale. If the scale is not set to one
of these values, either rotate the interface dial knob, or use the zoom in/zoom out buttons to adjust the
map to proper scale.
2007 Acura RL