2015 Acura ILX audio

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33
2Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 78
2Controls P. 91
Setting the Clock P. 92 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 93
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 111
Adjusting the Seats P. 123
2Features P. 141
Audio System P. 142 Audio System Basic Operation P. 145
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 177
2 Driving P. 209
Before Driving P. 210 Towing a Trailer P. 215
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 242 Refueling P. 243
2Maintenance P. 247
Before Performing Maintenance P. 248 Maintenance MinderTM P. 251
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 284
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 297
2Handling the Unexpected P. 303
Tools P. 304 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 305
Overheating P. 318 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 320
2Information P. 329
Specifications P. 330 Identification Numbers P. 334
Emissions Testing P. 337 Warranty Coverages P. 339
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Contents
Child Safety P. 48Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 102 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 112 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 121
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 131 Climate Control System P. 136
Audio Error Messages* P. 170General Information on the Audio System P. 173
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 179
When Driving P. 216 Braking P. 237Parking Your Vehicle P. 241
Fuel Economy P. 245 Accessories and Modifications P. 246
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 256 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 274
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 286 Battery P. 295 Remote Transmitter Care P. 296
Cleaning P. 298
Engine Does Not Start P. 311Jump Starting P. 314 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 317
Fuses P. 324 Emergency Towing P. 327
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 335 Reporting Safety Defects P. 336
Authorized Manuals P. 341 Client Service Information P. 342
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 21
Instrument PanelP. 63
ControlsP. 91
FeaturesP. 141
DrivingP. 209
MaintenanceP. 247
Handling the UnexpectedP. 303
InformationP. 329
IndexP. 343
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 142)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 120)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 120)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P 233)
❙Climate Control System (P 136)
❙System Indicators (P 64)
❙Gauges (P 78)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 79)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button (P 112)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Audio/Information Screen* (P 146)
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P 118)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 229)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons (P 149)
❙SEL/RESET Button (P 79)
❙ (Information) Button (P 79)
❙Brightness Control (P 119)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 114)
❙Fog Lights* (P 117)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P 225)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P 225)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 179)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 141)
Audio system (P 142) For navigation system operation
() See the Navigation System Manual
Audio/
Information Screen
Selector Knob VOL
/ (Volume/Power) Knob
CD Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
Preset Buttons
SETUP Button
PHONE Button DISPLAY
Button
A.SEL
(Auto Select)
Button SKIP Bar AUX
Button
BACK Button
SCAN
Button
CATEGORY
Bar
*
FM/AM Button*
(XM®) Button*
FM Button*AM Button*
FOLDER Bar*
●Audio Remote Controls (P 149)
● VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/XM1
*/XM2*/CD/AUX.
● CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press 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.
CH Button MODE
Button
VOL
Button
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR
START BUTTON message appears on the multi-
information display. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 312
Operating RangeAutomatic Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in th e button is off.
The steering wheel is locked. The
power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the shift
lever in
( P.
Shift to
( P then press the button. Press the button.Without pressing
the clutch pedal
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in th
e button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be
used.
Indicator
Indicator
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 142
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 143
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 143
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 144
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 145
Audio/Information Screen ................ 146
Audio Remote Controls .................... 149
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 150
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 151
Playing XM ® Radio
*......................... 153
Playing a CD .................................... 155
Playing an iPod ................................ 158 Playing Internet Radio ...................... 161
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 163
Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 166
Wallpaper Setup .............................. 168
Audio Error Messages
*
CD Player ......................................... 170
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 171
Pandora ®......................................... 172
General Information on the Audio
System XM ® Radio Service
*......................... 173
Recommended CDs ......................... 174 Compatible iPod, iP
hone, and USB Flash
Drives ............................................ 176
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*......177Training HomeLink........................... 177
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 179
HFL Menus ...................................... 181
* Not available on all models
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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
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone 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. 173
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, 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, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may li mit the circumstances in
which you can launch or cont rol your attached audio
device.Models with navigation system
Remote Control iPod
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models
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