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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
■Settings
Enters the customizing menu screen.
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■Apple CarPlay
Displays the Apple CarPlay screen.
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■Android Auto
Displays the Android Auto screen.
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■System Updates
Updates the software version of the audio system.
2 System Updates P. 281
■Messages
Displays the text message screen.
2 Text Message P. 407
■AT&T HotSpot
Displays the AT&T Hotspot screen.
2AT&T Hotspot P. 321
■AcuraLink
Displays the AcuraLink screen.
2 AcuraLink ® P. 419
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Features
■To add app icons to the home screen and the head-up display*
You can add app icons to the home screen and the head-up display.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Swipe right to display the All Apps screen.
3. Go to an app on the list, then press and
hold the A-zone touchpad.
4. From the pop-up menu, select Add to
Home Page or Add to Heads-Up
Display
*.
u The icon or HUD* appears next to
the app on the list when the
corresponding icon has been added to
the home screen or the head-up display.
1To add app icons to the home screen and the head-up display*
Pre-installed apps may not start up normally. If this
occurs, you need to reset the system.
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 385
If you perform Factory Data Reset , it may reset all
the settings to their factory default. 2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 385
In case those apps still do not startup normally, even
after Factory Data Reset , contact your dealer.
Each item with HUD is listed on the head-up display
menu.
If you want to hide the item from the head-up display
menu, select Remove from Heads-Up Display .
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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Features
■To add shortcut icons to the home screen and the head-up display*
Shortcut icons for items stored in Favorite can be added to the home screen and the
head-up display.
1.Select a favorite item, then press and hold
the A-zone touchpad.
u A pop-up menu will appear on the
screen.
2. Select Add to Home Page or Add to
Heads-Up Display
*.
u A shortcut icon will be added to the
home screen or the head-up display.
1To add shortcut icons to the home screen and the head-up
display*
You can add an icon to the head-up display directly
from the home screen. Select an icon on the home
screen, then press and hold the A-zone touchpad.
After that, select Add to Heads-Up Display, and
then press the (back) button or the (home)
button to confirm the change.
Note that icons for Messages, Settings , System
Update , AT&T Hotspot , AcuraLink, and Smart
Shortcuts cannot be added to the head-up display.
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmart Shortcuts
Features
Smart Shortcuts
By observing and learning driver behaviors, patterns, and preferences, the system
anticipates driver actions and presents on-screen suggestions to help perform
desired actions quicker and with fewer steps.
• The app will suggest actions based on what it learns you do often, and
occasionally make recommendations based on your learned preferences.
• The system will take some time to learn. The more you interact with the system,
the more suggestion you will see, and the more accurate they will become.
• Suggestions will automatically refresh peri odically to provide updated content for
each profile.
• You can also provide feedback on whether a suggestion is helpful by pressing and
holding on it. This can help the app grow smarter over time.
• To change the notifications behavior for Smart Shortcuts:
1. Select MENU on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Suggestion Settings .
3. Select an option.
• All data used for Smart Shortcuts can be erased by a Factory Data Reset.
2Defaulting All the Settings P. 385
1Smart Shortcuts
The app also supports different profiles for each user,
with customized learning for each profile. The app
will also learn to associate a profile to a user over time
based on key fob and connected phone data.
Smart Shortcuts Screen Shortcut Suggestion
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmart Shortcuts
Features
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Smart Shortcuts .
3. Select a shortcut to take the action
suggested.
• Call Suggestions: When selected, a call to the contact or number suggested will
be placed and shown in the B-zone. Base d on your calling patterns, contacts will
be suggested for you to call.
u Connect your smartphone through Bluetooth® to get contact suggestions.
u Call suggestions will not be displayed when you are connected to Apple
CarPlay.
• Navigation Suggestions
*: When selected, a route will be started to the
suggested destination and the embedded navigation app will open.
u When a long route is set in your navigation system, you can receive
recommendations for gas stations and places to stop at along the way.
u The places you frequently navigate to while using the embedded navigation
system will be suggested as shortcuts.
u Save your home location in the embedded navigation app to have a shortcut
suggestion for it when you’re away from home.
■How to Use1How to Use
You can change the profile by selecting on the top
of the Smart Shortcuts screen.
You can customize the foll owing items by selecting
MENU on the top of the Smart Shortcuts screen.
•Profiles : Create, change, a nd manage profiles.
•View App Walkthrough : View the Smart
Shortcuts walkthrough.
•Suggestion Settings : Change where suggestions
can appear.
To create a profile:
1. Select MENU on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Profiles .
3. Select Manage Profiles .
4. Select + Add New Profile .
5. Enter name for your profile.
6. Click on the A-zone touchpad to confirm.
To change a profile:
1. Select MENU on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Profiles .
3. Select Change Current Profile .
4. Select a profile from the list. u
A new profile has been created and the Smart
App will automatically switch to that profile.
u The change to the selected profile has been
made.
* Not available on all models
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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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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
*: 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: Sets the
amount of volume increase.
• DTS Neural Surround
*: DTS Neural
SurroundTM
• Compressed Audio Enhancement*:
Enhancement for compressed audio quality
1 Adjusting the Sound
The Speed Volume Compensation (SVC) adjusts the
volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go
faster, audio volume increa ses. 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: Allows driver to listen to the audio
system while maintaini ng a quieter environment
for the other occupants.
•Front Only : Allows front seat occupants to listen
to the audio system while maintaining a quieter
environment for occupants in the rear.
•Rear Only: Allows rear seat o ccupants to listen to
the audio system while maintaining a quieter
environment for occupants in the front.
Reset to Default
Select to reset the followi ng settings from the pop-up
menu to their factory default.
•Bass / Treble
•Roof / Center Volume*
•Audio Zones & Balance / Fader*
•Balance / Fader*
USB Audio 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
Features
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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAlexa Built-In*
Features
Alexa Built-In*
You can talk to Amazon Alexa through the audio system. With Alexa, you can:
• Stream music
• Check the weather
• Answer questions
• Control smart home devices
• And more with supported Alexa skills
Once you sign into Alexa in the vehicle, 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) butt on 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/alexasupport .
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.
•If Alexa Built-in is us ing your phone’s Wi-Fi
Network, connecting CarP lay/Android Auto by
wireless will disable Alexa Built-In. To enable Alexa
Built-In and Carplay or A ndroid Auto at the same
time, connect your phone with an Apple or
Android OEM cable.
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. 385
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Features
Displays the subchannel list when an HD RadioTM station is selected while listening to
an FM station.
1. Select icon.
2. Select the channel number.
Change the AM/FM settings.
1. Select MENU .
2. Select HD Radio Setting .
3. Select Automatic or Analog Only .
■HD Subchannel
■AM/FM Settings
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