Acura TLX 2020 Owner's Manual

uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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Controls
Select or currently shown to
switch between the modes depending on
environmental conditions.
u Selecting or currently shown
changes the display to the Fresh Air/
Recirculation display. You can also
switch the mode by selecting or icon appearing in the display.
(Recirculation Mode): Recirculates air
from the vehicle’s interi or through the system.
(Fresh Air Mode): Maintains outside
ventilation. Keep the sy stem in fresh air mode
in normal situations.
■Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes1 Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes
While the climate control system is in auto, the
recirculation m ode and fresh air mode are
automatically switched de pending on environmental
conditions.
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
Pressing the button or selecting the Front
icon appearing after the vent mode icon is
selected turns the air conditioning system on
and automatically switches the system to fresh
air mode.
Press the button or select the Front
icon again to turn off, the system returns to
the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button, or select the vent
mode icon and then the Front icon.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
2 Switching between the Recirculation
and Fresh Air Modes P. 210
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
If you press the button or select the Front
icon during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts
automatically.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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uuClimate Control System uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 214
USB Port .......................................... 215
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 216
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 216
Audio Remote Controls .................... 217
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 219
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 220
Information Screen .......................... 223
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 228
Display Setup ................................... 229
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 230 Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 233
Playing a CD .................................... 244
Playing an iPod ................................ 247
Playing Pandora ®
*1........................... 250
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 252
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 255
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 257
Apple CarPlay .................................. 258
Android Auto................................... 262
Audio Error Messages ...................... 267 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 274
Customized Features ........................ 292
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 314
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 317
Compass
*.......................................... 352
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from th e remote controls on the steering wheel,
or the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 274
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM ®
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
1. Open the center pocket and tray.
2 Center Pocket P. 194
2.Open the cover.
3. Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
u The USB port (2.5A) is for charging
devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatib le phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
1 USB Port
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension cable with the
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio
devices.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating th e audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
1 Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press the SOURCE button on
the steering wheel or select Source on the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting Source
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
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Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system whil e driving. The information is shown on
the multi-information display. SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM®CD USB/iPod/Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto Bluetooth®
Audio Pandora®
*AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
To select the next channel. (SiriusXM ® only)
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
To select the previous channel. (SiriusXM ® only)
1Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the next folder. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the previous folder. ( Bluetooth® Audio
only)
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
Move to the right: To skip to the next track.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the interface dial or ENTER/MENU button
to access phone, info rmation or smartphone
functions.
Interface dial (E NTER/MENU button):
Rotate left or right to scroll through the
available choices. Press to set your selection.
Move right, left, up or down to select a
secondary menu.
Press to switch the display to the Information
Menu screen while the trip computer screen
or clock/wallpaper screen is displayed.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change
the information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment
using the interface dial. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to se lect a secondary menu.
Audio function items 2 Station List P. 231
2 Save Preset P. 231, 235
2 Radio Text P. 232
2 Music Search P. 245, 248, 253
2 Scan P. 232, 243, 246, 254
2 Random/Repeat P. 246, 249, 254
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and pr eset memory are turned
to the respective mode automatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
(Day/Night)
ButtonBACK Button
Interface Dial ( ENTER/
MENU Button)
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