2013 Acura ILX radio

151
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Continued
Features
Playing the AM/FM RadioSCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest stations
on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn
off scan, press the button again. VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
Press to scan both bands and store the
strongest station in each preset. To turn
off auto select, press the button again. This
restores the presets you originally set.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
CATEGORY Bar
*
Press either side to display
and select an RDS category. FM/AM Button
*
Press to select a band. FOLDER Bar
*
Press either side to display and select an
RDS category.FM Button
*
Press to select a band.AM Button
*
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.SKIP Bar
Press to search up and down the selected
band for a station with a strong signal.Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until
you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a band,
then press the preset button.
FOLDER Bar
*
Press either side to display and select an
RDS category.* Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
152Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.■RDS Information
1.Press the SETUP button and rotate to
select RDS Information.
2.Each time you press , the RDS
Information switches between on and off.■To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY
bar to display and select an RDS category.
2.Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.■Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS Category
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 149
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal
into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

153
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio
*
Continued
Features
Playing the XM® Radio
*
SCAN Button
Press to sample all channels (in the channel mode),
or channels within a category (in the category
mode). Each sampling continues for a few seconds.
Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and continue
listening to the channel. VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Press and turn to select channels. CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display and select an XM®
Radio category.SKIP Bar
Press to skip to the previous or next
channel.
(XM®) Button
Press to select XM® Radio.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store the channel:
1. Tune to the channel.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until
you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored channel, select XM,
then press the preset button.BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
* Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio
*
154Features
1.Press the button to select the XM® radio band (XM1 or XM2).
2.Press the SETUP button, rotate to select XM Mode, and press . Rotate
to select Channel Mode or Category Mode, then press .
3.Select a channel using the TUNE ( ), SKIP, CATEGORY, SCAN, or Preset
buttons.
1.Press to display a channel list.
2.Rotate to select a channel, then press
.■To Play the XM® Radio■To Select a Channel from a List
1Playing the XM® Radio
*
In the channel mode, all available channels are
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a
channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).
You can store twelve XM® stations in the preset
buttons. XM1 and XM2 let you store six stations
each.
There may be instances when XM® Radio does not
broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title). This
does not indicate a problem with your audio system.
* Not available on all models

161
uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio
Continued
Features
Playing Internet RadioActivate Pandora®, and connect the iPhone® using your dock connector to the USB
adapter cable, then press the AUX button.2USB Adapter Cable P. 143U.S. modelsiPhone® use only
AUX Button
Press to select iPhone® (if connected when
the Pandora® application is activated). Rating Icon
Selector Knob
Press to enter PANDORA MENU.
Press and turn to select an item, then press to set
your selection. BACK 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 skip a song.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
FOLDER Bar
*
Press
(+ to the next station. Press
(- to the
previous station.Album Art
CATEGORY Bar
*
Press
(+ to the next station. Press
(- to the previous station.
* Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio
162Features
You can operate some of the Pandora menu items from your vehicle’s audio system.
The available items are:
•Station List (QuickMix is also available)
•Like
•Dislike
•Resume/Pause
•SKIP
•Bookmark this song
•Bookmark this artist■Operating a menu item
1.Press to display the PANDORA MENU.
2.Rotate to select a menu.
3.Press to display the items on that menu.■Pandora® Menu
1Playing Internet Radio
Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service that
selects music based on an artist, song, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app
must first be installed on your iPhone®. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.
If you cannot operate Pandora® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora® mode on your audio
system is selected.1Pandora® Menu
Available operating functions vary on software
versions. Some functions may not be available on the
vehicle's audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
2Pandora® P. 172
There are restrictions on the number of songs you
can skip or dislike in a given hour.

173Features
General Information on the Audio SystemXM® Radio Service
*
1.You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 appears.
2.Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM®
website to subscribe.
Press the (XM®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the
service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good reception.
Loading...:
XM® is loading the audio or program information.
Channel Off Air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Channel Not Authorized:
XM® radio is receiving information update from the network.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
--------:
No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the artist or
title information is unavailable.
Check Antenna:
There is a problem with the XM® antenna. Contact a dealer.■Subscribing to XM® Radio■Receiving XM® Radio■XM® Radio Display Messages
1Subscribing to XM® Radio
Contact Information for XM® Radio:
US: XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or (877)
209-00791Receiving XM® Radio
The XM® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models

Continued
217
uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
Driving
3.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.All models
1Starting the Engine
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless
access remote is weak.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 312
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 10 seconds
before trying again.