2013 Acura TSX USB

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
154Features
1. Press to switch the display to a folder list.
2. Rotate to select a folder.
3. Press to change the display to a list of
files in that folder.
4. Rotate to select a file, then press .
■
How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob
1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 161
Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system displays UNPLAYABLE FILE, and
then skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio display.
2 iPod ®/USB Flash Drive P. 159
Folder Selection
Track Selection

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a file(s).
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select PLAY MODE, then
press .
3. Rotate to select a mode, then press .■
To turn off a play mode
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select PLAY MODE, then press .
3. Rotate to select NORMAL PLAY, then press .
■
How to Select a Play Mode
1How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
NORMAL PLAY
REPEAT ONE TRACK: Repeats the current file.
REPEAT ONE FLD: Repeats all files in the current
folder.
RANDOM IN FLD: Plays all files in the current folder
in random order.
RANDOM ALL: Plays all files in random order.
SCAN TRK: Samples all files in the current folder.
SCAN FLD: Samples the first file in each folder.
Play Mode Items

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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod® /USB Flash Drive
Features
iPod®/USB Flash DriveIf an error occurs while playing an iPod ® or USB flash drive, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error Message
Solution
USB ERROR
There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK
OWNERS MANUAL
An incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system off, and turn
it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
iPod NO SONG
Appears when the iPod ® is empty.
UNSUPPORTED VER.
Appears when an unsupported iPod ® is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod ® is connected,
update the iPod ® software to the newer version.
CONNECT RETRY
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod ®. Reconnect the iPod®.
UNPLAYABLE FILE
Appears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error message
appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next song.
USB NO SONG
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
drive.
UNSUPPORTED
Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when the supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.

160Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM XM1 XM2 CD AUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume
Press : Decreases the volume
CH Button
• When listening to radio
Press
(+
: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press
(-
: Selects the previous preset radio station.
• When listening to a CD, USB flash drive or iPod ®, or Bluetooth ® audio
Press
(+
: Skips to the next song.
Press
(-
: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
1 Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod ®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable•Bluetooth ® audio (with some phones only)
MODE Button
VOL (Volume)
Button
CH (Channel)
Button

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible iPod ® and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod ® and USB Flash Drives• Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.■
iPod ® Model Compatibility
Model
iPod ® (5th generation)iPod classic ® 80/160GB (launched in 2007)iPod classic® 120GB (launched in 2008)iPod classic® 160GB (launched in 2009)iPod touch® (launched in 2011)iPod nano® (launched in 2011)■
USB Flash Drives
1iPod ® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.1 USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

Index
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Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 212
Accessories and Modifications ................ 219
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 129
Active Head Restraints ............................. 122
Additives Coolant .................................................. 240
Engine Oil ............................................... 234
Washer ................................................... 246
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 234
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 124
Front Seats.............................................. 116
Head Restraints ....................................... 118
Headlights .............................................. 247
Mirrors.................................................... 114
Rear Seats ............................................... 123
Steering Wheel ....................................... 113
Temperature ............................................. 78
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 133
Changing the Mode................................ 133
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 134
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 270
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 133
Sensor .................................................... 136
Synchronized Mode ................................ 135
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 133
Air Pressure .............................. 260, 305, 307 Airbags
........................................................ 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
After a Collision ......................................... 37
Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 70
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors ...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 143
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 212
Indicator .................................................... 66
Armrest ..................................................... 124
Audio System ............................................ 138
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 142
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Error Messages ........................................ 158
General Information ................................ 161
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 153
Recommended CDs ................................. 162
Recommended Devices ............................ 164
Remote Controls ..................................... 160
Security Code .......................................... 140
Theft Protection ....................................... 140
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 139
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 164
Authorized Manuals ................................. 315 Auto Door Lock/Unlock
.............................. 94
Customize ........................................... 81, 83
Automatic Lighting .................................. 106
Automatic Transmission ........................... 194
Creeping ................................................. 194
Fluid ........................................................ 242
Kickdown ................................................ 194
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 196
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 197
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 287
Shifting ................................................... 195
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 140
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 78
Average Speed ........................................... 79
BBattery...................................................... 268
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 290
Jump Starting .......................................... 284
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 268
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 269
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 128
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 156
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..................... 167
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 212
Brake Assist System ................................. 213
Fluid ........................................................ 244

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Index
Spare Tire................................. 277, 305, 307
Spark Plugs ....................................... 304, 306
Specifications ........................................... 304
Specified Fuel ........................... 215, 304, 306
Speedometer .............................................. 75
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 36
Starting the Engine .................................. 191
Does Not Start ........................................ 283
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 104
Jump Starting ......................................... 284
Steering Wheel ........................................ 113
Adjusting ................................................ 113
Stopping ................................................... 214
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 131
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 2, 3, 104
SYNC Mode .............................................. 135
System Message Indicator ......................... 69TTachometer................................................ 75
Temperature .............................................. 78
Gauge ........................................................ 8
Outside Temperature Display .................... 78
Temperature Sensor ................................ 136
Time (Setting) ............................................. 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 206
Indicator ........................................... 68, 293 Tires
........................................................... 259
Air Pressure ............................. 260, 305, 307
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 259
Inspection ................................................ 259
Labeling .................................................. 260
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 277
Regulations ............................................. 262
Rotation .................................................. 266
Spare Tire ................................ 277, 305, 307
Tire Chains .............................................. 267
Wear Indicators ....................................... 264
Winter ..................................................... 267
Tools .......................................................... 276
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 187
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 188
Load Limits .............................................. 187
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 190
Emergency .............................................. 299
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 206
Indicator ............................................ 68, 293
Transmission ..................................... 195, 199
Automatic ............................................... 195
Fluid ................................................ 242, 243
Manual .................................................... 199
Number ................................................... 308
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 197
Shift Position Indicator ....................... 13, 196
Trip Meter ................................................... 77
Trip/Reset Switch ........................................ 77 Troubleshooting
....................................... 275
Blown Fuse.............................................. 294
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing .................................. 299
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 283
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 288
Premium Gasoline ................... 215, 304, 306
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 277
Rear Door Won’t Open........................ 17, 94
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 287
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ........................................................... 95
Lid............................................................. 95
Light Bulb........................................ 304, 306
Main Switch .............................................. 97
Unable to Open....................................... 301
Turn Signals .............................................. 105
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 69
UUnlocking the Doors .................................. 91
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 138, 139
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 164VValet Key..................................................... 90
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 5