apple carplay Acura TLX 2020 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P217)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto/ Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora ®
*/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Move to a side to change the
preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Move to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change
a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since the Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km /h (Canada) since the Trip A or Trip B
was reset.
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM shows you turn-by-turn directions to your
destination.
When the navigation system is not providing driving guidance, an image of a
compass appears in the multi-Information display.
2Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Turn-by-Turn Directions*
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 120, 292
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 120, 292
1Turn-by-Turn Directions*
Turn-by-turn directions wi ll be shown on the multi-
information display only when your android phone is
connected to Android Au to or your iPhone is
connected to Apple CarPlay. 2 Android Auto P. 262
2 Apple CarPlay P. 258
You can select whether th e turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 120, 292
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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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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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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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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Features
Information Screen
Displays the HFL information, clock/wall paper, trip computer, Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto. From this screen, you can go to various setup options.
Press the PHONE, INFO and SMARTPHONE buttons to go to the corresponding
display.
■Switching the Display
SMARTPHONE Button
PHONE Button INFO Button
Phone Info Smartphone
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Features
■Smartphone
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 258
2 Android Auto P. 262
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 325
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreeli nk.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
Some functions may not be available on some
devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired
phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting
Connect to Audio from the Edit Bluetooth
Device .
2 Phone Setup P. 325Source
Select to change an audio
source.
VOL/ (Volume/
Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
(Information) Icon
Select to display the
current file details.
Select to display the
previous screen.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change files.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Play Icon
Pause Icon Browse
Select to display the
track list screen. Audio Menu
Select to display
the menu items.
Folder Up/Down Icons
Select or to change
folders.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the 2.5A USB
port, you can use the information screen, in stead of the iPhone display, to make a
phone call, listen to musi c, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
2USB Port P. 215
*1:The operation methods may differ from your connected iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
2.5A USB port. 2 USB Port P. 215
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press the PHONE button. While connected to Apple
CarPlay, call s are only made through Apple CarPlay. If
you want to make a call with Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach
the USB cable from your iPhone.
2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 260
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 325
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the previous
screen of this audio system.
Information Screen
Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple CarPlay menu screen
SMARTPHONE Button
Press to display the Apple CarPlay menu screen.
Interface Dial ( ENTER/MENU Button)
*1
Move and rotate the interface dial to select the item.
Press to enter the item.
BACK Button*1
Press to go back to the previous display.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone ca lls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
1 Apple 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.
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