2015 Acura ILX radio controls

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
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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
94
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood, or doors are opened
without the key, or remote transmitter, or keyless access system.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter or keyless access remote. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the au dio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM XM1
*XM2*CD AUX
VOL (Volume) Button
Press : To Increase the volume.
Press : To decrease the volume.
CH (Channel) Button
• When listening to the radio
Press
(+: To select the next preset radio station.
Press
(-: To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+: To select the next strong station.
Press and hold
(-: To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press
(+: To skip to the next song.
Press
(-: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD, USB flash drive
Press and hold
(+: To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold
(-: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®*
Press (+: To skip to the next song.
1 Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in AUX mode, the following are operable from
the remote controls:
•iPod/USB flash drive connect ed to the USB adapter
cable
•Bluetooth ® Audio (with some phones only)
VOL Button MODE Button
CH Button
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
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 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.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 149
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store 6 stations each.
Auto Select 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 stati ons auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
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