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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
service. 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. 169
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, 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 prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic de vices 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 connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Connect the iPod ® dock connector or the
USB flash drive to the USB connector.
Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipp ed with a removable
antenna at the rear of the roof.
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 your 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 manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
1Audio Antenna
NOTICEBefore using a “drive-through” car wash, remove the
antenna by unscrewing it by hand. This prevents the
antenna from being damaged by the car wash
brushes.
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uu Audio System u Auxiliary Input Jack
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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 auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disc onnected 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 preset 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 visit a dealer to have the system reset.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press 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 prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic de vices while operating a
vehicle.
1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s security 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 security code at Acura Owners
( owners.acura.com. ), and find information on how to
retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.acura.com .
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Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q
or
ON
(w
.
Use the selector knob or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for so me functions. The
extended display has three segments to
display detailed information.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
MENU button: Press to select any setting
such as the clock, sound control, or the
compass. Press this button again to cancel the
menu display mode.
RETURN button: Press to go back to the
previous display.1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to ENTER.
RETURN
ButtonSelector
KnobMENU
Button
Menu Display
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uu Audio System Basic Operation u Audio Remote Controls
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Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AMXM1 XM2 CD AUX
VOL Button
Press : To increase the volume
Press : To decrease the volume
CH Button
• When listening to radio
Press
(+
: To select the next preset radio station.
Press
(-
: To select the previous preset radio station.
• When listening to a CD, USB flash drive or iPod ®, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Press
(+
: To skip to the next song.
Press
(-
: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, th e 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)
ButtonCH (Channel)
Button
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uu Audio System Basic Operation u Adjusting the Sound
Adjusting the Sound
Press the MENU button, and rotate to
adjust the setting. Rotate to scroll through
the following choices:1Adjusting the Sound
When the adjustment level reaches the center, you
will see C in the display.
The SVC has f our modes: OFF, LOW , MID , and
HIGH .
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, a udio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
FADER is selectable.
Selector
KnobMENU
ButtonRETURN
Button
BASS
TREBLE FADER
BALANCE
SUBWSVC
CLOCK ADJUST
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation Subwoofer
Clock setting
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uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing the AM/FM Radio
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Playing the AM/FM Radio
AM/FM Button
Press to select a band.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest
stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the button again.
Knob
Press to turn th e audio system
on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.VOL/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 th e preset button.
Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name
on and off.
CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display and
select an RDS category. SKIP Bar
Press and hold to search up and
down the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
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. Th is restores the
presets you or iginally set.
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uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing the AM/FM Radio
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON
appears, and the station name is displayed.
■To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the CATEGORY bar to display and
select an RDS category.
2. Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.
■Radio Data System (RDS)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.
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You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6
stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to 6 AM stations
and 12 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.
1Radio Data System (RDS)
The display shows up to 31 ch aracters of text data.
Press and hold the TITLE button to see additional
characters. indicates that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.
RDS Category
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