2012 Acura ZDX AUX

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 60)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 58)
❙Grab Handle
❙Coat Hook (P 158)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 45)
❙Front Seat (P 143)
❙Seat Belts (P 27)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 159)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 169)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 169)
❙Rear Seat (P 149)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 55)
❙Side Airbags (P 42)
❙Rear Seat Heater Switches* (P 162)
❙Accessory Power Sockets (P 157)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 167)
Audio system (P 168)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Audio Display
SCAN/A.SEL (Auto
Select) Bar
AM/FM
Button
RETURN Button
Selector Knob
TITLE
Button
TUNE Bar VOL
(Volume/
Power) Knob
DISC Button
USB/AUX Button
CD Slot (CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
(1-6)
SETUP Button
SKIP
Bar
CATEGORY Bar
LOAD Button (
XM ®)
Button
● Audio Remote Controls (P 190)
● VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume
up/down.
● MODE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1 /FM2 /AM /XM1 /XM2 /CD/ AUX .
● CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press and release 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
MODE Button
CH Button
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without the navigation system.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 168
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 169
Auxiliary Input Jack .... ...................... 169
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 170
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 171
Adjusting the Sound .... .................... 172
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 173
Playing the XM ® Radio ..................... 175
Playing a CD .................................... 177
Playing an iPod ®............................... 180
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 183
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 186 Audio Error Messages
CD Changer..................................... 188
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive....................... 189
Audio Remote Controls .................... 190
General Information on the Audio SystemXM ® Radio Service ........................... 191
Recommended CDs ......................... 192
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives........ 194HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink ........................... 195 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink
®
Using HFL ........................................ 197
HFL Menus ...................................... 199

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uuAudio System uUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable
1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install the iPod ® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
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 auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
1 USB 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 your data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may va ry 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 manufa cturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod ® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, pre ss 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 limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod ®
Features
Playing an iPod ®
Connect the iPod ® using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press
the USB/AUX button.
2USB Adapter Cable P. 169
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the
previous display. VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON
and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SKIP Bar
Press to ch
ange songs.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items. Selector Knob
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection. USB/AUX Button
Press to select iPod® (if connected).
TITLE Button
Press to display the text data.
USB Indicator
Comes on when an iPod
® is
connected.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Continued
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash dr ive to the USB adapter cable, then press the USB/AUX
button.
2 USB Adapter Cable P. 169
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes ® are playable on this unit.
CATEGORY Bar
Press (+ to skip to the next folder, and to skip
to the beginning of the previous folder.-
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second sampling of each file.
●Press to sample all files in the current folder.●Press two times to sample the first file in each
of the main folders.
●To turn off scan, press and hold the button.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system
ON and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SKIP Bar
Press to change files.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Press and turn to se
lect an item, then
press to set your selection. USB/AUX Button
Press to select USB flash drive (if connected).
USB Indicator
Comes on when a USB flash drive
is connected.
TITLE Button
Press to display the text data.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
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 linked to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 201
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
You can find an approved phone by visiting
www.handsfreelin k.honda.com, or by calling the
HandsFreeLink ® consumer support at (888) 528 -
7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call
(888) 528 -7876.
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.
SETUP Button
Press to display
menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to change
files. Turn to select
an item, then press
ENTER to set your
selection. USB/AUX Button
Press to select
Bluetooth ® Audio.
SKIP Bar
Press to change files. VOL (Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to
the previous display. Bluetooth
Indicator
Comes on when your
phone is connected
to HFL.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
Features
1.Make sure that your phone is paired and
linked to HFL.
2. Press the USB/AUX button.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may be already linked.
■To pause or resume a file
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select RESUME/PAUSE, then press .
Each time you press , the setting switches between PAUSE and RESUME .
Press the (HFL Talk) button on the steering
wheel to receive a call when Bluetooth® Audio
is playing.
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 197
Press the (HFL Back) button to end the call
and return to Bluetooth® Audio.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, you may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
The pause function may not be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input
jack, you may need to press the USB/AUX button
repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
■Switching to HFL1 Switching to HFL
If you receive a call while Bluetooth® Audio is in the
pause mode, it will resume play after ending the call.
Button
Button