USB ACURA RL 2011 Owners Manual

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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION INTERFACE DIAL
COMPASS SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
HOOD RELEASE LEVER
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MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
TILT BUTTON (P.198)
(P.158) REAR SEAT HEATER
SWITCHESUSB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.277)
(P.197) (P.281) (P.205, 213, 282)
(P.213) (P.204)
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.334) (P.189)
(P.385) (P.185)(P.403)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.62)
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.11, 28) CEILING CONSOLE MIRROR CONTROL AUTO BUTTON
(P.161)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.11, 28)
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
(P.164)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.153)
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON
(P.154)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
(P.383)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.186)
(P.249, 259)
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Control L ocations
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
HOOD RELEASE LEVER MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
(P.62)
(P.70) CEILING CONSOLE
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
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MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER REAR
SUNSHADE BUTTON POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON TRUNK RELEASE
BUTTON (P.153)
(P.154)
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
TILT BUTTON (P.277)
(P.161)
REAR SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.164)
(P.186)
(P.383)
HOMELINK BUTTONS (P.334) (P.185)AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.197) CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.204)
AUDIO SYSTEM
INTERFACE DIAL
(P.205, 213, 282)
COMPASS SYSTEM
(P.281) (P.213)
(P.403)
(P.189)
(P.198)
(P.158) (P.385) (P.249, 259)1
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Interior Convenience Items
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FRONT DOOR POCKET ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSGLOVE BOX/OWNER’S MANUAL TRAY
UTILITY POCKET
INTEGRATED SUNSHADE
POWER REAR SUNSHADE
BEVERAGE HOLDER in
REAR SEAT ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/
USB ADAPTER CABLE
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle................
Climate Control System . 204
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Climate Control Sensors . 212
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Audio System . 213
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 214
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AM/FM Radio Frequencies . 224
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 224
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Adjusting the Sound . 226
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Playing the XM
Radio . 229
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Playing Discs . 236
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PlayinganiPod
. 247
Playing a USB Flash Memory ....................................
Device . 256
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Playing
Audio . 265
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 271
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iPod
Error Messages . 272
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages . 273
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Protecting Your Discs . 274
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 277
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Remote Audio Controls . 278
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Radio Thef t Protection . 280
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Compass System . 281
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Voice Control Basics . 304
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Setting the Clock . 313
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Security System . 315
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Cruise Control . 316 ..
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . 319
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 334
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AcuraLink
. 337
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HandsFreeLink. 354
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Backup Sensor System . 377
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 380
Bluetooth Bluetooth
Features
Features
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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles on the iPod
with the
same controls used f or the in-dash
disc changer. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
DISC/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
playable sound f iles 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.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.iPod models conf irmed to be
compatible with your audio system
using the USB adapter cable are:
This system may not work with all
sof tware versions of these devices.
Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80 GB/160 GB
(launch in 2007)
iPod classic 120 GB (launch in 2008)
iPod nano (1st to 5th generation)
iPod touch (1st and 2nd generation)
Audio System
To Play an iPod
Voice Cont rol Syst em
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Unclip the USB connector by
pivoting it, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment. Install the dock connector to theUSB adapter cable securely. Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
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.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it.
Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter. If
this is the case, use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.
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3. 2.
Audio System
Connect ing an iPod
Features
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NOTE:
USB ADAPTER CABLEUSB ADAPTER
CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR
USB CONNECTOR
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To turn it off, have this mode
highlighted and press ENTER again.
You can also select another list from
theiPodmenuwhilekeepingthe
random f unction.
Available operating f unctions vary
on models or versions. Some
f unctions may not be available on
the vehicle’s audio system.
To play the radio, press the AM/FM
or XM button. Press the DISC/AUX
button to switch to the disc mode (if
a disc is loaded). Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the
audio
and iPod.
To play the radio, press the AM or
FM button. Press the DISC/AUX
button to switch to the disc mode (if
a disc is loaded). Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the
audio
and iPod.
You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes. When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the upper display and
the audio screen (if selected) show
NO DATA.The displayed message may
vary on models or versions. On
some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
YoucandisconnecttheiPodatany
time when you see the ‘‘OK to
disconnect’’ message in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the ‘‘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.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Hawaiian models
All models except Hawaiian
Audio System
T o Stop Playing Your iPodDisconnect ing an iPod
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Audio System
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
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AUDIO
DISPLAY
BUTTON
UPPER DISPLAY
POWER/
VOLUME
KNOB
SKIP BARDISC/AUX BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL DISPLAY
BUTTON
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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles f rom a USB f lash memory
device with the same controls used
f or the in-dash disc changer. To play
a USB f lash memory device, connect
it to the USB adapter cable in the
console compartment, then press the
DISC/AUX button. The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormats. Depending on the
f ormat, the display shows MP3,
WMA or AAC when a USB flash
memory device is playing. The USB
f lash memory device limit is up to
700 f olders or up to 65535 f iles.Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit. The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
or your f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
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Audio System
To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Features
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Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
displaysometextdata.
Depending on the type of
encoding and writing sof tware
used, there may be cases where
character inf ormation does not
display properly.
The order of f iles in USB playback
maybedifferentfromtheorderof
f iles displayed in PC or other
devices etc. Files are played in the
orderstoredinUSBflashmemory
device.
Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter. If
this is the case, use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
Some versions of MP3, WMA, or
AAC f ormat may not be supported. If
an unsupported f ile is f ound, the
audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED,
then skips to the next f ile.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
Audio System
Voice Cont rol Syst em
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Combining a low sampling f requency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
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