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Features
System Updates
The audio system’s firmware can be updated with the telematics control unit (TCU)
through the subscrip tion-based service.
■Wireless connection mode setup
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Connection Setup.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network .
u The display will return to the network list.
7. Select an access point from the network list,
then select OK.
u If the audio system requires a password,
enter a password.
■How to Update Wirelessly
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■How to update
When the audio system update is available, the notification is shown on the audio/
information screen. Use the following procedure to update the system.
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select via Wireless Connection .
u When the download is complete, the
screen for step 5 will be displayed.
4. Select Download Now .
u A notification will appear on the screen.
Notification
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5. Select Install Now or Install while
Vehicle OFF .
u A notification appears on the screen if
the update is su ccessful when Install
Now is selected.
u If you select Install while Vehicle OFF ,
proceed to steps 6 and 7.
6. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
u A notification will appear on the screen.
If you select Postpone Update , the
update will be postponed.
7. Exit from your vehicle.
u The system will start the firmware
update.
u If the update is succ essful, a notification
informing you of this fact will appear on
the screen the next time you set the
power mode to ON.1 How to update
The system may cancel the firmware update if the
battery is low on power, even if you have selected
Install while Vehicle OFF . If you want to install the
updated data, recharge th e battery or select Install
Now .
If you select Install Now , the system may reboot.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSystem Updates
Features
■Automatic download settings
Use the following procedure to change to the automatic download setting.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Auto Download .
5. Select the access point, then Allow .
■View update status
Use the following procedure to confirm the update status.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Update Result .
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■Download the up date files from the server
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select via USB .
u A notification appears on the screen.
4. Connect a USB device into the USB port in
the console compartment.
u The inventory data is copied into the USB
device.
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5.Remove the USB device from the USB port.
6. Connect the USB device into your
computer, and then do wnload the update
files.
u Follow the link to do wnload the required
software update files. Refer to
https://usb.acura.com for instructions.
■How to Update with a USB Device1How to Update with a USB Device
A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space
or more is recommended.
Be sure to delete any pr evious inventory or update
files from the USB device before starting the USB
update process.
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Features
■Update the audio system
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select via USB .
u A notification appears on the screen.
4. Connect the USB device with the update
files into the USB port.
u A notification appears on the screen.
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5.Select Install Now or Install while
Vehicle OFF .
u A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful when Install
Now is selected.
u When you select Install while Vehicle
OFF go to step 6.
6. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
u A notification appears on the screen. If
you select Postpone Update , the
update is postponed.
7. Exit from your vehicle.
u The system will start the firmware
update.
u A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful at the next time
you set the power mode to ON.
1Update the audio system
The system may stop the firmware update when
battery is low on power, even when you selected
Install while Vehicle OFF .
If you want to install the updated data, recharge the
battery or select Install Now.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select an audio source icon.
3. Select SOUND.
4. Select the setting you want.
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Sound Settings.
5. Select the setting you want.
Select an item from the following choices:
•Bass / Treble : Treble, Midrange, Bass
• Roof / Center Volume
*/Center Volume*:
Roof speaker*, center speaker
• Audio Zones & Balance / Fader*: Driver
Only, Front Only, Rear Only, Full Vehicle,
Balance, Fader
• Balance / Fader
*: Balance, Fader
• Speed Volume Compensation : Speed
Volume Compensation (SVC)
• DTS Neural Surround
*: DTS Neural
SurroundTM
• Compressed Audio Enhancement*:
Enhancement for compressed audio quality
1 Adjusting the Sound
The SVC adjusts the volume level based on the
vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume
increases. As you slow down, audio volume
decreases.
You can also adjust the sound the following
procedure.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Sound .
Audio Zones & Balance / Fader
*
You can change where the sound comes from by
selecting one of the speaker options below:
•Full Vehicle: All the speakers emit sound. •Driver Only: Only the speaker by the driver’s seat
emits sound.
•Front Only : Only the front speakers emit sound.•Rear Only: Only the rear speakers emit sound.
Reset to Default
Select to reset the followi ng settings from the pop-up
menu to their factory default.
•Bass / Treble•Roof / Center Volume*
•Center Volume*
•Audio Zones & Balance / Fader*
•Balance / Fader*
USB Audio, Social Playlist mode
FM Radio, AM Radio, Siri usXM, Bluetooth Audio mode
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uDisplay Setup
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Display Setup
You can change the brightness of the audio/information screen.
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Display .
4. Select Day Mode or Night Mode .
5. Select the setting you want.
u When you adjust the Contrast and
Black Level , select More Settings .
Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.
■Changing the Screen Brightness1 Changing the Screen Brightness
You can change the Contrast and Black Level
settings in the same manner.
To reset the settings, select Reset to Default.
Reset to Default is only applicable to the settings in
the current mode.
■Limitations for Manual Operation*
* Not available on all models
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Features
Alexa Built-In
You can talk to Amazon Alexa through the audio system. With Alexa, you can:
• Stream audio
• Navigate to plac es (If available)
• Call Alexa contacts
• And more with supported Alexa skills
Once you sign into Alexa through the audio
system, you can use Alexa without opening
the app.
You can trigger Alexa by doing any of the following:
• Say the wake word “ Alexa” from anywhere in the audio system.
• Press the (talk) button on the steering wheel.
• Select the Alexa icon from inside the app.
■Using Alexa
1Alexa Built-In
Support Resources
For more information or client support:
•Call Acura Client Re lations at 1-800-382-2238.
•Go to https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/
customer/contact-us .
1Using Alexa
Troubleshooting Tips:
•Make sure you are connected to your phone via
either Wi-Fi Hotspot or AT&T Vehicle Data Plan.
•If using an AT&T Vehicle Data Plan, confirm that
your subscription is active.
•Make sure you are logged into your Amazon
account.
Deleting Your Alexa Settings from the Vehicle
For your privacy and securi ty, if you transfer the
vehicle to a third party, re set all vehicle settings to
default and delete all personal data. Also, remove the
vehicle from the list of de vices in your phone’s Alexa
app. 2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 372
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Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the (tal k) and (back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• The system recognize a natural language and accept your free form voice
command.
An example of voice commands:
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•Close the windows and panoramic roof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speakin g voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, the system beeps and
the display changes to the voice recognition screen.
Press the (home) button, (back) button on
the True Touchpad Interface or APPS button on the
steering wheel to cancel a voice recognition function.
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