USB Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE MIRROR CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON (P.130) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETUSB ADAPTER
CABLE
(P.199,208,259,269) AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
(P.288) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON COMPASS (P.290) (P.174) AUDIO SYSTEM
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MOONROOF SWITCH
MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.70)
(P.9)
(P.145)
(P.124)
(P.147)
(P.359) (P.156) (P.379)
(P.376) (P.156)
(P.166)
(P.117)
(P.295) (P.9)
HOMELINK
BUTTONS
(P.303)
(P.151)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
(P.142)
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Control L ocations
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY
MOONROOF SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK ,COMPASS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MIRROR CONTROLS
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.145)
(P.142)
(P.124)
(P.147)
(P.130) (P.359) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.156) USB ADAPTER
CABLE
AUXILIARY
INPUT JACK
(P.288)(P.379) (P.376)(P.156)
(P.166)
(P.117) (P.295)
(P.290) (P.174)
(P.303)
(P.151)
(P.70)
(P.199,208,259,269) HOMELINK
BUTTONS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(Unlocking Fuel Fill
Door)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
BUTTONS
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Interior Convenience Items
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GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDER in
REAR SEAT ARMREST AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
COAT HOOK
SUN VISOR
VANITY MIRROR
FRONT DOOR
POCKET DRIVER’S
POCKET
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET SUNGLASSES HOLDER
CENTER POCKET
CENTER POCKET
CARGO HOOKS
SIDE POCKET
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
: If equipped BEVERAGE HOLDER
in REAR DOOR
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The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle................
Climate Control System .166
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .167
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Dual Temperature Control .171
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Climate Control Sensors .173
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Audio System .174
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Audio System .175
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Playing the FM/AM Radio .176
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .183
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Playing a Disc .189
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Disc Player Error Messages .198
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PlayinganiPod
.199
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iPod
Error Messages .207
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .208
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .216
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Bluetooth
Audio System .217
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Audio System .222
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Playing the FM/AM Radio .223
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .236
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Playing Discs .244
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Disc Changer Error Messages .255
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Protecting Your Discs .256 ............................
PlayinganiPod
.259
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iPod Error Messages .268
Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device .269
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .278
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Bluetooth
Audio System .279
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FM/AM Radio Reception .285
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Remote Audio Controls .287
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Auxiliary Input Jack .288
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Radio Thef t Protection .289
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Setting the Clock .290
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Security System .293
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Compass .295
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Cruise Control .299
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .302
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.307
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AcuraLink (U.S. models only) .337
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .353
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Features
Features
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Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the disc. If you eject the disc,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the disc af ter 10 seconds and begin
playing.
You can also eject the disc when the
ignition switch is of f .
To play the radio when a disc is
playing,presstheAM,FMorXM(if
equipped) button. Press the AUX
button to switch to an appropriate
audio unit (if it is connected to the
auxiliary input jack or the USB
adapter cable). Press the CD button
again to switch back to the disc
player.For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
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If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the VOL/
knob or by turning of f the
ignition switch, the disc will stay in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the disc will begin playing
where it lef t of f . 256
To Stop Playing a Disc Protecting Discs
Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system)
Features
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Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
Features
U.S. T SX and Canadian T SX Premium
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MENU BUTTON
RETURN BUTTON
SELECTOR KNOB
TITLE BUTTON
iPod INDICATOR
VOL/
(VOLUME/POWER) KNOB
SKIP BAR
AUX BUTTON
CD BUTTON
USB INDICATOR
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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles on the iPod
with the
same controls used f or the 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 AUX
button. The ignition switch must be
in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position. The iPod will also be
recharged with the ignition switch in
these positions. The audio system reads and plays
sound f iles to be playable 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.
iPods that are compatible with your
audio system are listed below.
Use the latest f irmware.
Use only compatible iPods with the
latest f irmware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit. :Model
iPod 5G
iPod classic
iPod nano
iPod nano
2nd generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod touch
iPhone Firmware
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
To Play an iPod
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
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Do not connect your iPod using a
HUB.
DonotkeeptheiPodinthe
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
heat will damage it.
Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.In AAC f ormat, DRM (digital rights
management) f iles cannot be played.
If the system finds a DRM file, the
audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE,
andthenskipstothenextfile.
Unclip the USB connector by
pivoting it, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment. Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.
Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it.
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Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
Connect ing an iPodFeatures
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NOTE:DOCK CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB CONNECTOR
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When the iPod is connected and the
iPod mode is selected on the audio
display, the USB and iPod indicators
areshowninthedisplay.After
loading, you will see Acura mark on
the iPod. That means you can only
operate your iPod using the vehicle’s
audio unit. Each time you press the TITLE
button the display mode switches
between the album name, the song
name, the artist name, or name of f
(which turns off the text display).
The display shows up to about 16
characters of the selected data. If the
text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 15
characters and the indicator in
the display. Press and hold the
TITLE button until the next 16
characters are shown.
If the audio system still does not
recognize the iPod, the iPod may
need to be reset. Follow the
instructions that came with your
iPod, or you can f ind reset
instructions online at
If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times. Itmaytakeafewminutesfor
the Acura mark to display on
the iPod. If the display does not
change, this f unction is not
supported on your iPod model
or f irmware.
:
www.apple.com/
ipod.
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
T ext Data Display Function
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Sample Display
OK to disconnect.
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You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see ‘‘OK to
Disconnect’’ message in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
‘‘OK to Disconnect’’ message in the
iPod display bef ore you disconnect it.
Make sure to f ollow the iPod’s
instructions on how to disconnect
the dock connector f rom the USB
adapter cable.
To play the radio, press the AM, FM,
or XM (if equipped) button. Press
the CD button to switch to the disc
mode (if a disc is loaded). Press the
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the Bluetooth
audio
(if equipped) and iPod. If you see an error message in the
display, see page .
The displayed message may
vary on models or versions.
On some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
lef t of f , depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected. : 207
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
Disconnect ing an iPodT o Stop Playing Your iPod iPod Error Messages
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