boot Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Guide

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio*
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded by system default
onto the built-in HDD for later playback.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4. Select the song you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice™ (see page 139).
*if equipped
NAVAUDI OAUDIONAV
Audio Source: Select
the HDD icon.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Interface dial
(from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view
tracks in the upper
display, and press to
select a track.
Album bar: Change
the album.
HDD display
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Audio Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Pandora displayStation bar:
Change the station.
Like/Dislike a song Skip forward
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Play/Pause
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 57) or USB (see page 44).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the
cable if necessary.
For Android and BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 57).

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
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TABLE OF
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
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HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
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AcuraLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates apply.
Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada) and download the
AcuraLink app to your phone prior to using this feature. Make sure you have an
active Aha account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
Play/pause
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 57) or USB (see page 44).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha to be
launched.
• If Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if
necessary.
For Android and BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 57).
Audio source: Select
the aha icon. Station bar
Like/dislike
Stations: View and
select 16 previously
favorited stations.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display. MENU button:
View
the complete station
list.
Aha display
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BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
HFL display
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or
display speed dial and call history in the MID.
Selector wheel: Scroll through speed dial and
call history in the MID. Press to make a selection.
Adjust volume during a call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or
clear HFL information in the MID.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag,
phonebook name, or phone number.
PHONE button: Go
to the phone screen.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
Interface Dial (from the Phone screen):
Rotate and press to select an item in the
upper display. Move up, down, left, and right. MENU button (from
the Phone screen):
Display menu items.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone
Settings.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca
(Canada) to check phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
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CLIENT
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
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Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and the
Maintenance Minder appears on the multi-information display every time you turn
the vehicle on.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
•
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
• Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
• Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
Roll the right
selector wheel to
change displays. Engine oil life
Service codes
Maintenance Minder
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oi l*1 and oil flter
\fnspect front and re\rar bra\bes
\fnspect tie rod end\rs, steering gearbox,\r and boots
\fnspect suspension \rcomponent s
\fnspect driveshaft b\root s
\fnspect bra\be hoses \rand lines (\fncludin\rg ABS/VSA)
\fnspect all fuid le\rvels and condition\r of f luids
\fnspect exhaust sys\rte m
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\fnspect fuel lines \rand connections#
Chec\b expiration in\rformation for Tempora\rry Tire
Repair Kit bottl e
*1:I f a message Maintenance Due Now /SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear m\hore than 1\f months
after the display is\h reset\b change the e\hngine oil every year\h.
*\f: If you drive in dus\hty conditions\b repla\hce the air cleaner \helement every 15\b000\h miles (\f4\b000 km) .
*3: If you drive primar\hily in urban areas \hthat have high conce\hntrations of soot \hin the air from ind\hustry and
from diesel-powered\h vehicles\b replace t\hhe dust and pollen f\hlter every 15\b000 mi\hles (\f4\b000 km) .
*4: Driving in mountai\hnous areas at very \hlow vehicle speeds r\hesults in higher tra\hnsmission temperat\hure.
This requires trans\hmission fuid change\hs more frequently t\hhan recommended by \hthe Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions\b have the transmission fuid changed
at 40\b000 miles (64\b0\h00 km)\b then every 3\h0\b000 miles (48\b000 k\hm) .
*5: If you drive regula\hrly in very high temp\heratures (over 110\h°F\b 43°C)\b in very lo\hw temperatures (un\hder
-\f0°F\b -\f9°C)\b replac\he every 60\b000 miles\h/100\b000 km.
*6: 6-cylinder models
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires
2 Replace air cleaner\r element
*2
Replace dust and p\rollen flter*3
3Replace transmissio\rn fui d*4
4Replace spar\b plugs\r
Replace timing belt\r and inspect water \rpump*5 *6
\fnspect valve clear\rance
5 Replace engine coo\rlan t
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*1: If a message Maint\Nenance Due N\fw /SE\bVICE DUE NOW d\fes n\N\ft appear m\fre than 1\N2 m\fnths after the disp\Nlay is reset, chang\Ne the engine \fil ev\Nery year .
#: See inf\frmati\fn \fn ma\Nintenance and emis\Nsi\fns warranty.
*2: If y\fu drive in dust\Ny c\fnditi\fns, replac\Ne the air cleaner el\Nement every 15,000 \Nmiles (24,000 km) .
*3: If y\fu drive primaril\Ny in urban areas tha\Nt have high c\fncent\Nrati\fns \ff s\f\ft in th\Ne air fr\fm industr y
and fr\fm diesel-p\fwe\Nred vehicles, replac\Ne the dust and p\fll\Nen flter every 15,00\N0 miles (24,000 km\N).
*4: Driving in mountai\ynous areas at very \y\fow vehic\fe s\beeds re\ysu\fts in higher tran\ysmission tem\beratur\ye.
This requires trans\ymission fuid change\ys more frequent\fy t\yhan recommended by t\yhe Maintenance
M inder. If you regu\far\fy drive your vehic\fe under these conditions, have the transmission fuid changed
at 40,000 mi\fes (64\y,000 km), then ever\yy 30,000 mi\fes (48,\y000 km).
*5: If you drive regu\fa\yr\fy in very high tem\b\yeratures (over 110\y°F, 43°C), in very \y\fow tem\beratures (u\ynder
-20°F, -29°C), re\b\f\yace every 60,000 mi\y\fes/100,000 km.
*6: 6-cy\finder mode\fs
*7: Driving in mountai\ynous areas at very \y\fow vehic\fe s\beeds re\ysu\fts in higher \feve\y\f of mechanica\f (shea\yr)
stress to fuid. Thi\ys requires diferen\ytia\f fuid changes mo\yre frequent\fy than r\yecommended by th e
M aintenance Minder. I\yf you regu\far\fy driv\ye your vehic\fe under\y these conditions, \yhave the diferentia\y\f
fuid changed at 7,5\y00 mi\fes (12,000 km\y), then every 15,00\y0 mi\fes (24,000 km)\y.
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1 \b\ftate tires
2\beplace air cleaner \Nelement*2
\beplace dust and p\f\Nllen flte r*3
Inspect drive belt
3 \beplace transmissi\fn\N fuid*4
4\beplace spark plugs
\beplace timing belt\N and inspect water \Npum p*5, *6
Inspect valve clea\Nrance
5 \beplace engine c\f\fla\Nnt
6\beplace rear differen\Ntial fui d*, *7
U.S. Models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using
parts that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.