audio Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

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This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
desc riptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front
cover) represent features and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular model may not have
some of these features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States
and Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication
were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor
Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
2 Safe Driving P. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33
2 Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75
2 Controls P. 87
Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 104
Adjusting the Seats P. 117
2 Features P. 139
Audio System P. 140 Audio System Basic Operation P. 143
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 167
2 Driving P. 183
Before Driving P. 184 Towing a Trailer P. 189
Refueling P. 217 Fuel Economy P. 220
2 Maintenance P. 223
Before Performing Maintenance P. 224 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 259
Climate Control Sy stem Maintenance P. 273
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 279
Tools P. 280 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 281
Overheating P. 292 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 294
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 304
2 Information P. 307
Specifications P. 308 Identification Numbers P. 312
Emissions Testing P. 315 Warranty Coverages P. 317
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Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 96 Security System P. 99 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 101
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 105 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 115
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 126 Climate Control System P. 134
Audio Error Messages P. 161 General Information on the Audio System P. 163
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 169 Compass * P. 181
When Driving P. 193 Braking P. 212 Parking Your Vehicle P. 216
Accessories and Modifications P. 221
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 231 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 261 Battery P. 270 Remote Transmitter Care P. 272
Cleaning P. 274
Engine Does Not Start P. 287 Jump Starting P. 288 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 291
Fuses P. 298 Emergency Towing P. 303
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 305
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 313 Reporting Safety Defects P. 314
Authorized Manuals P. 319 Client Service Information P. 320
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe Driving P. 21
Instrument Panel P. 63
Controls P. 87
Features P. 139
Driving P. 183
Maintenance P. 223
Handling the Unexpected P. 279
Information P. 307
Index P. 321
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Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙System Indicators (P64)
❙Gauges (P75)
❙Navigation System * 
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P140)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Climate Control System (P134)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Door Mirror Button
(P111)
❙Seat Heater Switches (P133)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P114)
❙Multi-Information Display (P76)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System OFF) Button
(P206)
❙Ignition Switch (P105)
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❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P106)
❙Fog Lights (P108)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) *(P199)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons (P169)
❙Horn
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P144)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *(P199)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P76)
❙ (Information) Button (P76)
❙Wipers/Washers (P109)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P203)
* Not available on all models
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(P200)
(P200)
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Features (P139)
Audio System (P 140)
Audio Display
AM Button
FM Button
SCAN Button
CATEGORY Bar A.SEL
(Auto Select)
Button
(Volume/Power)
KnobVOL/
CD Slot AUX Button
CD
Button
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
SKIP Bar
TITLE
Button (XM
®)
Button
MENU Button
Selector Knob
RETURN Button
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Audio Remote Controls
(P144)
●VOL (volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/XM1/XM2 /CD/AUX.
● CH (channel) Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
VOL Button
CH Button MODE
Button
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Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
(
P
.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(
0
or ACCESSORY (
q
, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the multi-information display:
•In LOCK (
0
: REMOVE KEY .
•In ACCESSORY (
q
: REMOVE KEY . The buzzer will
stop when you take the key out.
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
(
0
to ACCESSORY
(
q
, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wh eel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3 WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission models
All models
(
0
LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
(
q
ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
(
w
ON: This is the position when driving.
(
e
START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON (
w
when you let go of
the key.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 140
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 141
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 142
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 142
Audio System Basic Operation Audio Remote Controls .................... 144
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 145
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 146
Playing the XM® Radio
..................... 148
Playing a CD .................................... 150
Playing an iPod® ............................... 153Playing a USB Flash Drive .................
156
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 159
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 161
iPod ®/USB Flash Dr
ive....................... 162
General Information on the Audio System XM ® Radio Service
........................... 163
Recommended CDs ......................... 164
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives .. . 166
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink ........................... 167Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 169
HFL Menus ...................................... 171
Compass
*..........................................181
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
See the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, AcuraLink *,
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM ® Radio ser
vice. It can also play
CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod ® and Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM ® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 163
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Remote Control
iPod®
USB Flash
Drive XM
® Radio
* Not available on all models
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uu Audio System u USB Adapter Cable
USB Adapter Cable
1. Unclip the USB connec tor and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Connect the iPod® dock connector or the
USB flash drive to the USB connector.1USB Adapter Cable
•Do not leave the iPod ® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.
•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.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod ® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
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uu Audio System u Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack in the console compartmen t 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.
■Entering the audio security code
ENTER CODE appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Enter the audio security code using the pr eset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, you need to visi t a dealer to have the system reset.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, pres s any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s se curity code and serial
number on the radio code card.
Do not store the card in your vehicle. If you lose the
radio code card, you must obtain the information
from a dealer.
You can register the securi ty code at Acura Owners
(owners.acura.com.), and find information on how to
retrieve the serial numbe r and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.acura.com.
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