Display Specifications: Preparation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Park the vehicle outdoors in a location with good radio reception
- Tune to a powerful local FM radio station, then write down the radio station number
- Tune to a powerful local AM radio station, then write down the radio station number
- Enter the reception level indication mode in the self-diagnostic function The AM/FM antenna amplifier is on and the character (A) is not displayed in the audio-HVAC display
- Tune to the FM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the TUNE button (with navigation) or selector knob (without navigation), and note the decibel level of that station
- Press and release the A SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier off (A is now displayed in the audio-HVAC display)
- Note the decibel level of that station
- Press and release the A SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier back on (A is not displayed in the audio-HVAC display)
- Press and hold the AM/FM button for more than 5 seconds to enter the AM reception mode
- Tune to the AM radio station you wrote down in preparation using the TUNE button (with navigation) or selector knob (without navigation), and note the decibel level of that station.
- Press and release the A SEL button to turn the antenna amplifier off (A is now displayed in the audio-HVAC display)
- Note the decibel level of that station
- Press and release the A SEL button to turn the AM/FM antenna amplifier back on (A is not displayed in the audio-HVAC display)
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK(0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, or audio system off to exit the test mode
- Compare your results to a known-good vehicle, (make sure it is the same year and trim level) in the same location and direction, and under the same environmental conditions