ACURA ILX 2022 Owners Manual

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System.................................... 180
USB Adapter Cable*........................ 181
USB Port*........................................ 182
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 183
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 184
Audio Remote Controls .................... 185
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 187
Audio/Information Screen ................ 188
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 194
Playing a CD .................................... 196
Playing an iPod ................................ 199
Playing Pandora ®
*1........................... 202
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 205
Models with one display
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 208
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 210
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM...... 211
Information Screen .......................... 215
Display Setup ................................... 221
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 225
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 228
Playing a CD .................................... 239
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ... 242
Playing an iPod ................................ 255
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 258
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 262
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 264
Models with two displaysPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 267
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 269
Apple CarPlay .................................. 270
Android Auto .................................. 275
Audio Error Messages ...................... 280
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 291
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*......342Customized Features ................ 310, 316
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..... 345, 374
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 416
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service*. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) audio*, USB flash
drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, or the remote controls on the steering
wheel.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only.
For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio
*, contact a
dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 291
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ®, iPhone ® and iTunes ® are trademarks of Apple
Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Control iPod
USB Flash
Drive
iPod USB Flash
Drive
Models with one display
Models with two displays
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Adapter Cable*
Features
USB Adapter Cable*
The USB adapter cable (0 .5A) is for playing
audio files on a USB flas h drive, connecting a
cellular phone, and charging devices.
1. Unclip the USB connec tor and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install the iPod USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.1USB Adapter Cable*
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port*
Features
USB Port*
The USB port (2.4A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potential issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.1 USB Port*
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk
drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
The USB port can supply up to 2.4A of power. It does
not output 2.4A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect a standard audio device.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
Connect a standard audio device to the input
jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug. u The audio system auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.1 Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch to another mode, press the MODE button
on the steering wheel or any of the audio mode
buttons.
To return to the AUX mode, press the MODE button
on the steering wheel or AUX button.
To switch to another mode or return to the AUX
mode, press the MODE button on the steering wheel
or select Source on the On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM.
Models with one display
Models with two displays
Models with one display
Models with two displays
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Continued
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system whil e driving. The information is shown on
the multi-information display. MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM CD AUX
FM AM SiriusXM®CD HDD
*
USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®*AUX
VOL (Volume) Button
Press : To Increase the volume.
Press : To decrease the volume.
CH (Channel) Button
• When listening to the radio
Press
(+: To select the next preset radio station.
Press
(-: To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+: To select the next strong station.
To select the next channel. (SiriusXM ®* only)
Press and hold
(-: To select the previous strong station.
To select the previous channel. (SiriusXM ®* only)
• When listening to a CD, HDD*, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press
(+: To skip to the next song.
Press
(-: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD, HDD*, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Press and hold
(+: To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold
(-: To go back to the previous folder.
1 Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
VOL Button MODE Button
CH Button
Models with one display
Models with two displays
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
• When listening to Pandora ®*
Press (+: To skip to the next track.
Press and hold
(+: To select the next station.
Press and hold
(-: To select the previous station.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some au dio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the RDS Information , Sound Settings,
Play Mode , Resume/Pause , or Adjust
Clock .
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display. (Day/Night) button: Press to change
the audio/ information screen brightness. The
brightness can be set differently for the day
time and night time.
Pressing the button switches the modes
between daytime and night time.
Adjust the brightness using .
Models with one display1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Press the MODE,
( +, (-, or button on the
steering wheel to cha nge any audio setting.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 185
Setup Menu Items
2 RDS Information P. 195
2 Sound Settings P. 192
2 Play Mode P. 198, 201, 207
2 Resume/Pause P. 209
2 Adjust Clock P. 110
BACK ButtonSETUP Button
Selector Knob
(Day/Night) Button
Menu Display
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various
setup options.
Press DISPLAY button. Rotate and select the mode from the three display
modes.
Press .
■Switching the Display
Selector Knob DISPLAY

Button
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