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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
1. Select Music Library.
2. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■Searching for Music1Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
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Features
Wi-Fi Connection
This vehicle is equipped wi th Wi-Fi connectivity. You ca n connect to an external
Wi-Fi hotspot or communication device. In a ddition, the vehicle can be used by other
communication devices as a Wi-Fi hotspot via the telematics unit (TCU).
• Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot
• Use Wi-Fi inside the vehicle
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network .
u Select the access point you want to
connect to the system.
u When you change the mode from
Hotspot to Network, a pop-up
appears, then select Confirm.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for the access point.
u When the connection is successful,
Connected is displayed on the list.
8. Press the (home) button to go back to
the home screen.
■Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot
1Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance® .
1Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot
You cannot go through the setting procedure while
the vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the
audio system in Wi-Fi mode.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on the system status area.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen. 2 Status Area P. 274
In case of Wi-Fi connect ion with your phone, make
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi se tting is in access point
(tethering) mode.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
Features
You can set the network as a Wi-F i Hotspot of this audio system.
Use the following steps to set up.
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Hotspot .
u When you change the mode from
Network to Hotspot, a pop-up
appears, then select Confirm.
The following options are available for the setup.
• Network SSID : Set this network name.
• Password : Set a password to be required when connecting a Wi-Fi device to this
network.
• Connected Devices List : Display the connected device list. Up to seven devices
can be connected to this network.
■Use Wi-Fi inside the vehicle
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
• Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voicemail.
• Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
• Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple CarPlay) can give
directions at a time. When you are usin g one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.
• Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
• Acura
Select the Acura icon to go back to the home screen.
•
Go back to the Apple Ca rPlay Dashboard screen.
• Go back to the Appl e CarPlay menu screen.
■Apple CarPlay Features1Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
Models with navigation system
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
■Connecting Apple CarPlay using the USB cable to the USB port in the
console compartment
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.
2 USB Ports P. 255
uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
3. Select Enable Apple CarPlay .
u If prompted on your device, click Allow to allow Apple CarPlay while your
phone is locked.
You may change the consent settings under the Connections settings menu.
■Set up Apple CarPlay wirelessly by Bluetooth® pairing
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Pair and connect the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
2Phone Setup P. 395
3.A screen with option to select Continue with Bluetooth or Change to CarPlay
is provided.
4. Select Change to CarPlay .
5. Your iPhone will request your permission to accept wireless Apple CarPlay. Accept
the request to complete setup.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay1 Enabling Apple CarPlay
You can use the method below to access Apple
CarPlay settings. Here you can connect to/
disconnect from devices, de lete a device or change
permissions to enable or disable a device:
Press the (home) button  Select Settings 
Connections  Apple CarPlay  Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
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Features• Maps
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other
inputs.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android Auto) can give
directions at a time. When you are usin g one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.
The audio/information screen shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your
destination.
• Phone
Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.
• Exit
Select the Exit icon to go back to the home screen.
■Android Auto Features1Android AutoTM
For details on c ountries and regions where Android
Auto is available, as well as information pertaining to
function, refer to the Android Auto homepage.
Screens may differ depending on the version of the
Android Auto app you are using.
Android Auto Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone
with an active cellular connection and data plan.
Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Android
Auto functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Android Auto functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Android Auto performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android
Auto homepage for informat ion on compatible apps.
Models with navigation system
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
Features
•
Operate Android Auto with your voice.
•
You can check Android notifications.
• (Android Auto Home)
Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that
appear just when they’re needed.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port in the console
compartment or wirelessly, Android Auto is automatically initiated.
Before setting up a connection, ensure that the Android Auto app is closed on the
phone.
■Connecting Android Auto using the USB cable to the USB port
To enable Android Auto after connecting an Android phone to the system, select
Enable Android Auto on the screen.
You may change the consent settings under the Connections settings menu.
■Set up Android Auto wi relessly by Bluetooth® pairing
1. Pair and connect the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
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2.A privacy policy statemen t will appear. Select Change to Android Auto .
3. Your phone will display various screens that request your permissions needed for
Android Auto. Accept the requests to complete setup.
■Android Auto Setup1Android Auto Setup
Only initialize Android Auto when you safely parked.
When Android Auto first detects your phone, you will
need to set up your phone so that auto pairing is
possible. Refer to the inst ruction manual that came
with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you ha ve completed the initial
setup:
Press the (home) button Select Settings
Connections Android Auto Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
Features
■Set up Android Auto wirele ssly on the home screen
1. Select Android Auto on the home screen, then select Connect Phone.
2. Select + Connect New Device.
3. Start Bluetooth ® pairing.
4. A privacy policy statemen t will appear. Select Enable Android Auto .
5. Your phone will display various screens that request your permissions needed for
Android Auto. Accept the re quests to complete setup.
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio Service
1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID in
the screen, select channel up/down icons to Ch.0.
2. Have your radio ID ready, and either call or visit the SiriusXM ® website to
subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM ® mode by using the audio remote controls on the steering
wheel, or through the audio/information screen, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Channel **** not subscribed. Ca ll SiriusXM to subscribe.
*1
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
Subscription updated:
SiriusXM® radio is receiving informat ion update from the network.
Channel Not Available:
No such channel exits, or the artist or title information is unavailable.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Check Tuner:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® tuner. Contact a dealer.
Check Antenna:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
*1 : ****part is variable characters, and w ill change depending upon where an subscribe.
■Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
■SiriusXM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
•US: SiriusXM ® Radio at
www.siriusxm.com/subscribenow , or 1-866-635-
2349
•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at
www.siriusxm.ca/subscribe-now , or 1-877-209-
0079
1 Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
•Large items carried on the roof rack
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible iPod, iPad, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
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Features
• A USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher is recommended.
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of playable file formats may be unsupported.
■Playable audio file
■USB Flash Drives
Format/CodecFile Type(s)
AAC LC3GPP (.3gp), MPEG-4 (.mp4, .m4a),
ADTS raw AAC (.aac, decode in Android
3.1+, encode in Android 4.0+, ADIF not
supported), MPEG-TS (.ts, not seekable,
Android 3.0+)
HE-AACv1 (AAC+)
HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+)
AAC ELD (enhanced low delay AAC)
AMR-NB
3GPP (.3gp)
AMR-WB
FLACFLAC (.flac) only
MIDI
Type 0 and 1 (.mid, .xmf, .mxmf), RTTTL/
RTX (.rtttl, .rtx), OTA (.ota), iMelody
(.imy)
MP3MP3 (.mp3)
OpusMatroska (.mkv)
PCM/WAVEWAVE (.wav)
VorbisOgg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv, Android
4.0+)
1 USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.
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