start stop button Acura TL 2013 Workshop Manual

The disc packages or jackets should
have one of these marks.The disc player can also play MP3,
WMA, or AAC format that saved
on CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW
(see page ).
If a f ile on WMA or AAC disc is
protected by digital rights
management (DRM), the audio
system skips to the next f ile.
DVD-A discs not meeting DVD
verification standards may not be
playable.
Video CDs and DVD-V format discs
will not work in this unit.
Some CD-DA and CD-ROM mixed
discs are not playable.
Your vehicle’s audio system has an
in-dash disc player. To operate the
disc player, the power mode must be
in the ACCESSORY or ON.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information on
how to select the power mode, see
page
.
CD (CD-DA, CD-TEXT)
CD-R/CD-RW(MP3,WMA,AAC)
DVD-A
DVD-R/DVD-RW (MP3, WMA,
AAC)
The disc player can play these disc
formats:
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This audio system plays CD-ROM,
CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, and
DVD-R/RW compressed in MP3,
WMA, or AAC formats. You can
select up to 255 f olders or tracks.
To take the system out of disc mode,
press the AM/FM button, the
button, or the HDD/AUX
button. To return to disc mode, press
the DISC button.
Turn the interface dial to select the
Scan icon, and press ENTER on the
interf ace selector. You will hear a 10-
second sampling of each track on the
disc. When you return to disc mode,
the disc will begin playing f rom
where it lef t of f .
To turn this feature off, press the
SCAN side of the SCAN/A.SEL bar
again, or turn the interf ace dial to
select the OFF icon, and press
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
The system begins to play the last
track sampled.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more inf ormation to turn
the power mode of f , see page . If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the VOL/knob or the engine start/stop
button, the disc will stay in the drive.
When you turn the system back on,
the disc will begin playing where it
left off. You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes.
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Playing an MP3/WMA /A A C Disc
To Stop Playing a Disc
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system)
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The audio system reads and plays
playable sound f iles on the iPod. The
system cannot operate an iPod as a
mass storage device. The system will
only play songs stored on the iPod
with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the in-
dash disc player. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
HDD/AUX button. The power mode
must be ACCESSORY or ON. The
iPod will also be charged with the
power mode in these settings.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information
on how to select the power mode,
see page . You can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons. iPod models conf irmed to be
compatible with your audio system
using the USB adapter cable are:
The audio system, including the
music search f eature Song By
Voice , can be operated by voice
control. See the navigation system
manual f or complete details. This system may not work with all
sof tware versions of these devices.
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Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80 GB/160 GB
iPod classic 120 GB
iPod classic 160 GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano (1st to 6th generation)
iPod touch (1st to 4th generation)
To Play an iPod
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
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This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the disc player. To
play a USB f lash memory device,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment, then
press the HDD/AUX button until
you see ‘‘USB’’ in the display. The
power mode must be ACCESSORY
or ON.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information on how
to select the power mode, see
page. Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it or your
f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC formats.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
Only AAC format files recorded with
iTunes are playable on this audio unit.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
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To Play a USB
Flash Memory Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
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ÎMake sure that your phone is paired
and linked to HFL.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your
Audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on phones that are
paired and linked to the vehicle’s
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ). Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information on
how to select the power mode, see
page.
To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, f ollow the phone maker’s
operating instructions. Press the HDD/AUX button with
the power mode ACCESSORY or
ON. When the phone is recognized,
you will see the
Audio
messageandicononthecenter
display and the audio control display
on the navigation screen (if selected),
and the system begins to play.
If an iPod or USB flash memory device
or audio unit connected to the auxiliary
input jack was selected at the last mode,
you will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
center display and the audio control
display on the navigation screen (if
selected). Push the HDD/ AUX button
again to play audio files from your
Audio phone.
In some states, provinces,
and territories, it may be illegal to
perf orm some data device f unctions
while driving. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting ,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit ,
or call (888) 528-7876.
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BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables from
theft. The horn sounds and a
combination of headlights,
parking lights, side marker lights and
taillights flashes if someone
attempts to break into your vehicle or
remove the audio unit. This alarm
continues for two minutes, then the
system resets. To deactivate the
system before the two minutes have
elapsed, unlock the driver’s door
with the key or use the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote.
You can also deactivate the system
by grabbing either f ront door handle
while carrying the keyless access
remote to unlock the door.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,or use driver’s lock tab, master door
lock switch, or remote transmitter
(keyless access remote on models
with keyless access system). The
security system indicator on the
instrument panel starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself .Once the security system sets,
opening any door, the trunk, or hood
without using the key or the remote
transmitter/keyless access remote,
will cause the alarm to activate. It
also activates if the ignition switch
is turned to the ON (II) position, the
audio unit is removed f rom the
dashboard, or the wiring is cut.
You can also set the security system
by pressing the lock button on either
f ront door handle while carrying the
keyless access remote.
On models with keyless access system
On models with keyless access system
Security System
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Î Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. ON Mode is the equivalent of
ON (II). For more information, see
pages
and .
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Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘CALIBRATION.’’Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display shows you ‘‘PUSH CAL
START.’’
While setting the compass, press
the RETURN button to go back to
the previous display. Pressing the
SETUP button will cancel the
compass setting mode.When the calibration is successf ully
completed, the CAL indicator goes
of f and the compass display will stop
blinking and show an actual heading.
The audio system is not related to
the compass system. Even if the
compasssystemiscalibrating,the
display returns to the normal display
which you last selected.Press the selector knob (ENTER).
The compass display is blinking
and the CAL indicator is shown.
Drive the vehicle slowly in two
complete circles.
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Compass
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The keyless access remote battery
becomes weak or dead. The keyless access remote system
main switch is of f .
In either of the f ollowing cases, you
should insert the keyless access
remote into the keyless remote slot.
For more inf ormation, see pages
and .
Your vehicle’s starting system has an
auto control mode. When you have
your keyless access remote and push
the engine start/stop button while
depressing the brake pedal (A/T) or
clutch pedal (M/T), this f eature
keeps the engine’s starter motor
running until the engine starts.
Follow these instructions to start the
engine:
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The power mode f rom ON to
START does not f unction unless
the clutch pedal is pressed. In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery. Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, push and release the engine
start/stop button. You do not need
to hold the engine start/stop
button to start the engine. The
starter motor runs until the engine
starts or a maximum of 10 25
seconds depending on engine
coolant temperature.If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds bef ore trying
again.
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Manual transmission:
Starting the Engine (Models with Keyless Access System)
Driving
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded keyless access remote (or other
device) is used, the engine’s f uel system
is disabled. For more inf ormation, see
page .
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
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If you cannot start the engine using
the normal engine start procedure,
do the f ollowing:Set the parking brake.
If there is a problem with the
starting system, you will see a
‘‘CHECK STARTING SYSTEM’’
message on the multi-inf ormation
display with the power mode ON.
You will also see this message when
the auto control mode of the starting
system has a problem. Do not f ollow this procedure unless
it is a case of emergency. Even if you
can start the engine using this
method, the system may have a
malf unction. Contact your dealer as
soon as possible.Press and hold the engine start/
stop button f or about 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal
(automatic) or the clutch pedal
(manual). Press the engine start/stop button
to turn on the ACCESSORY mode. Put the shif t lever into Park.
If this message is on, you should
press and hold the engine start/stop
button until the engine starts. The
engine start/stop button may need to
be held several seconds bef ore the
starter motor runs. The starter
motor can be run up to 15 seconds.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch to select the power mode. For
more information, see page . Even though you may be able to
start the engine manually without
the auto control mode of the starting
system, have your vehicle inspected
by a dealer.
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Emergency Engine Start
Check Starting System Message
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Press the clutch pedal, and shift
to reverse.
The manual transmission has a
lockout so you cannot accidentally
shif t f rom any f orward gear to
reverse while the vehicle is moving
at a certain speed. If you cannot shif t
to reverse when the vehicle is
stopped, do the f ollowing:
With the clutch pedal pressed,
move the shift lever to the first/
second gear side of the neutral
gate, then shif t to reverse.If you are still unable to shif t to
reverse, apply the parking brake,
and select the ACCESSORY or
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) mode
(see page ).
With the clutch pedal still pressed
f ully, press the engine start/stop
button to start the engine.
If you need to use this procedure to
shif t to reverse, your vehicle may be
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
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Move the shift lever in sequence.
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