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Audio
Playing a USB Flash Drive
1.Open the USB cover.
2. Install the USB flash drive to the USB connector.
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.
■Connecting a USB Flash Drive1 Connecting a USB Flash Drive
• Do not connect your US B flash drive using a
hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or
hard disk drive, as th e device or your tracks
may be damaged.
• We recommend backing up your data before
using the device in your vehicle.
■ USB Flash Drives1 USB Flash Drives
Digital music tracks, such as MP3, WMA, AAC,
etc., in USB flash drives cannot be copied to
HDD. Likewise, digital music tracks recorded to
HDD cannot be copied to USB flash drives.
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their
stored order. This orde r may be different from
the order displayed on your PC or device.

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Playing a USB Flash DriveSelecting USB Mode
Audio
Selecting USB Mode
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port in the console compartment.
2. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode)
3. Rotate i to select Change Source . Press u.
4. Rotate i to select USB. Press u .
2. Select Audio Source .
3. Select the iPod icon.1Playing a USB Flash Drive
You can control a USB flash drive using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5
Files in WMA/ACC format protected by digital
rights management (DRM) cannot be 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 navigation screen.
2 iPod®/USB Flash Drive P. 301
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

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Error MessagesiPod®/USB Flash Drive
Troubleshooting
iPod®/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod® or USB flash drive, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot cl ear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
USB ErrorAppears when there is a problem with the audio system. Check if the device is compatible with the audio
system.
Incompatible USB Device
Please Check Owner’s ManualAppears when an incompatible device is connected. Di sconnect the device. Then turn the audio system off,
and turn it on again. Do not reconnec t the device that caused the error.
Unsupported VersionAppears when an unsupported iPod® is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod® is connected,
update the iPod® software to the newer version.
Connect RetryAppears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod®. Reconnect the iPod®.
Unplayable FileAppears 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.
No Data
Appears when the iPod® is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there ar e no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash drive.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
UnsupportedAppears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is connected,
reconnect the device.
iPod®
USB flash drive
iPod® and USB flash drive

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Error MessagesPandora®
Troubleshooting
Pandora®
If an error occurs while playing Pandora®, you may see the following error messages.
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
Incompatible USB Device
Please Check Owner’s ManualAppears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the
device. Then turn the audio system off, and turn it again. Do not
reconnect the device th at caused the error.
There is no station list in the device.
Please add the station list to your device.
No stations have been created.
Please create a station on the device.
Appears when there is no station list on the device. Use the device to
create a station.
Music licenses force us to limit the number of tracks you may skip each
hour.Appears when you try to skip a song or select Dislike over the
predetermined number of times in an hour.
Unable to save rating.
Unable to save bookmark
or
Unable to skipAppears when the commanded operation is failed. Try again later.
No dataAppears when no data is available with Pandora® activated. Reboot
the app and reconnect the device.
PANDORA ver unsupportAppears when Pandora® version is not supported. Update Pandora®
to the latest version.
PANDORA system maintenanceAppears when the Pandora® server is in maintenance. Try again later.
Cannot connect to PANDORA when stopped. Check your mobile
phoneAppears when Pandora® is unable to play music. Check your device.
Navigation Screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

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Index
Index
Symbols
a (Display Mode) Button....................... 74J (Hang-Up/Back) Button................. 5, 24
d (Talk) Button....................................... 5, 24
Numerics
3D Angle Adjustment.................................. 77
A
Acura Client Relations............................... 310
AcuraLink®.................................................. 254
Address
Editing Address Book.................................. 41
Editing Avoid Area...................................... 61
Setting Destination...................................... 90Address Book
Editing Address Book
.................................. 39
Setting Destination...................................... 96Address Book PIN......................................... 47
AhaTM Radio................................................. 303
ATM/Bank (Place Category)........................ 98AudioOn Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM.................. 6
Remote Control
......................................... 146
Settings...................................................... 147Voice Commands List................................ 326
Audio Menu Bluetooth ® Audio
..................................... 203Disc............................................................ 162
FM/AM Radio............................................ 151
HDD........................................................... 169Internet Radio............................................ 193
iPod®.........................................................181
SiriusXM® Radio........................................157USB Flash drive..........................................197
Audio System
Auxiliary Input Jack
....................................142Security Code.............................................143
Theft Protection.........................................143
USB Port..................................................... 141Auxiliary Input Jack....................................142
Avoid Streets...............................................134
Avoided Area................................................ 60
B
Black Level.....................................................27
Bluetooth ® Audio
Playing
.......................................................203Voice Commands List................................328
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Editing User Name/PIN
.......................228, 229Importing Phonebook Data.......................216
Making a Call.............................................233
Pairing a Phone..........................................210Phone Settings...........................................228
Receiving a Call..........................................238
Setting Up Speed Dialing...........................217
Brightness......................................................27
C
Calendar.......................................................285
Call Calculate Route Screen
......................112, 138Call History...................................................236
Cancel Route...............................................127
Category Editing Address Book
.................................. 41Place Category List.................................... 334
Setting Destination..................................... 98
Category HistoryDeleting....................................................... 49
Change State................................................ 91
City................................................................. 92City Vicinity
Setting Destination
..................................... 99
Clock Adjustment......................................... 29Community (Place Category)...................... 98
Continue Trip.............................................. 138
Contrast......................................................... 27Coordinate.................................................. 111
Correct Vehicle Position.............................. 84
Current Location.......................................... 78Current PositionEditing Address Book
.................................. 41
Setting Destination................................... 109
D
Day ModeDay
.............................................................. 73
Night........................................................... 73
Switching Display Mode............................. 74Delete Tracking............................................ 83
Destination ListAdding Waypoint
...................................... 128Editing....................................................... 132
Detour.......................................................... 134
Dial............................................................... 235Directions.................................................... 122

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Index
Index
DiscPlaying
........................................................162Voice Commands List................................327
Display Tracking............................................83
Driving........................................................117Setting..........................................................83
Download POIEditing Category
..........................................51Importing Category.....................................50
Setting Destination....................................106
E
Edit Go Home................................................46Edit Home Entry..........................................112
Edit POI Search Radius Along Route..........59
Edit/Delete Entry.........................................112Emergency (Place Category)........................98
ENTER Button..................................................7
Error Messages............................................298AhaTM Radio...............................................303
CD Player...................................................299
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio.....................300iPod®/USB Flash Drive...............................301
Navigation System.....................................298
Pandora®...................................................302
Estimated Time..............................................68Exit Info........................................................123
F
FM/AM RadioPlaying
........................................................151Voice Commands List................................326
Folder ListDisc
............................................................ 166USB Flash Drive......................................... 202
Fuel/Auto (Place Category)......................... 98
G
Go Home....................................................... 11Go Home PIN................................................ 47
Gracenote Info. Update............................ 179
Guidance (Navi Settings)............................. 62Guidance Mode............................................ 63
Guidance Point............................................. 67
H
HDDPlaying....................................................... 169
Voice Commands List............................... 326
Home Address........................................ 11, 46House Number.............................................. 95
I
Import Phonebook Data........................... 216
Interface Dial.................................................. 7
Intersection................................................. 108iPod®
Connecting, Disconnecting
............... 181, 197
Playing....................................................... 181Voice Commands List............................... 327
L
Language Settings....................................... 35
Local Search................................................. 100
Lodging (Place Category)............................ 98
M
Map (Navi Settings)...................................... 69
Map Data Update Checking Version
...................................... 286Obtaining Update Data............................. 311
Map InputEditing Avoid Area
...................................... 61Setting Destination.................................... 109
Map Legend.............................................. 9, 79
Map Menu................................................... 120Map Screen.................................................. 114
Changing View............................................ 76
Icon.......................................................... 9, 81Scale............................................................ 80
Map/Guidance............................................. 121
MENU ButtonChanging Route........................................ 126
Entering a Destination................................. 88
Multi-View Rear Camera........................... 288Music Search
HDD
........................................................... 157
iPod®........................................................ 187
Phonetic Modification............................... 190Song By Voice............................................ 189
N
NAV Button............................................. 10, 63
Navigation Menu (Destination)................. 88Navigation Menu (Route Option)............ 126

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Index
Index
Night ModeSwitching Display Mode
.............................. 74Non-map screens.......................................... 66
O
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Basic Operation............................................. 6Screen Settings............................................ 86
Shortcuts..................................... 44, 144, 220
Sound Settings.......................................... 149
P
Pandora®..................................................... 194
Personal Info................................................. 38
Phone Setup................................................ 228PhonebookImporting
................................................... 216
Making a Call............................................ 234PIN Numbers.................................................. 47
Place CategoryEditing Address Book
.................................. 41Place Category List.................................... 334
Setting Destination...................................... 98
Place NameEditing Address Book
.................................. 41Setting Destination.................................... 102
Place Phone NumberEditing Address Book
.................................. 41Setting Destination.................................... 105
Previous DestinationsDeleting
....................................................... 48Editing Address Book.................................. 41
Setting Destination...................................... 97
R
RadioFM/AM.......................................................151
SiriusXM®..................................................157
RandomDisc....................................................164, 165
HDD...................................................172, 173
USB Flash Drive..................................200, 201Rear Entertainment System.......................262
Auxiliary Console Panel.............................262
Front Control Panel Operation..................276HDMI Input Jack........................................263
Rear Control Pa nel Operation...................265
Wireless Headphones................................280Rearview Camera........................................288
Recreation (Place Category)........................98
Repeat
Disc....................................................164, 165
HDD...................................................172, 173
iPod®.................................................185, 186USB Flash Drive..................................200, 201
Restaurant (Place Category)........................98
Route Option...............................................126Route Preference..........................................54
Routing...........................................................53
S
Scan
Disc
....................................................164, 165FM/AM Radio.....................................153, 155
HDD...................................................172, 173
USB Flash Drive..................................200, 201Scenic Road Information...........................286
Scenic Route................................................ 107
Schedule Calendar.................................................... 285
Search Along............................................... 129
Search Around............................................ 129Search by Name............................................ 99
Search Nearby............................................. 135
Security PIN Code....................................... 306SETTINGS Button............................................ 4
Shopping (Place Category)......................... 98
Show Icon on Map....................................... 71SiriusXM® Button...................................... 144
SiriusXM® Radio
Playing
....................................................... 157Voice Commands List............................... 326
Song By VoiceTM
Searching Music........................................ 189Setting....................................................... 188
Voice Commands List............................... 326
Sort by Distance to Travel........................... 99Sound Setup........................................ 149, 150
Speed DialMaking a Call
............................................ 237Registering................................................ 218
Straight Line Guide...................................... 77
Street............................................................. 93
Street Name Guidance................................ 65System/Device Information....................... 286
T
Traffic Incidents.......................................... 124
Traffic List.................................................... 124Traffic Rerouting........................................ 124
Auto Reroute............................................ 124

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Index
Index
Navi Settings................................................58
Travel (Place Category)................................98Trip Computer.............................................284
U
Unit Settings..................................................34
Unverified Routing.......................................56Update System SoftwareFinding Update Information
......................311
Obtaining Update Data.............................311USB Flash DriveConnecting, Disconnecting
...............181, 197
Playing........................................................197Voice Commands List................................327
USB Port.......................................................141
V
VehicleCorrect Vehicle Position...............................84
Off-road Tracking........................................83
View (Navi Settings).....................................76View Area Map.............................................60
View Routes.................................................113
Voice
Map Menu
.................................................118Voice CommandsBasic Operation
..............................................8
Help..............................................................16Voice Commands List................................322
Voice Control System..................................24
Voice Control OperationBasic Operation..............................................5
Voice Portal....................................................5
W
WallpaperDeleting, Importing, Setting....................... 31
Waypoint
Adding
...................................................... 128Deleting, Ordering.................................... 132
Z
Zip Code........................................................ 91