2015 Acura RLX USB port

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Window Switches
(P 130)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 125)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 419)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
(P 489)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Shift LeverAutomatic Transmission
(P 345)
❙Glove Box
(P 161)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag
(P 40)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 150)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 123)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P 405)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 385)❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 490)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 190)
❙USB Port
(P 189)
❙Memory Buttons
(P 147)
❙SET Button
(P 147)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 149)
❙SPORT Button
(P 349)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 388)

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 188
USB Port .......................................... 189
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 190
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 191
Audio Remote Controls .................... 192
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 193
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 194
Audio/Information Screen ................ 202
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 206
Display Setup ................................... 207
Voice Control Operation .................. 208
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 216 Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 221
Playing a CD .................................... 224
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .... 227Playing an iPod ................................ 237
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 241
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 245
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 248
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 251
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 253
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 254
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 255
Pandora ®......................................... 256
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 258
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 259
Recommended CDs ......................... 260Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives ................................................262Customized Features
............................263
Defaulting All the Settings........................ 282
Deleting all HDD Data .............................. 283HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
.......284
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 286
HFL Menus ...................................... 288AcuraLink
®*...........................................326
* Not available on all models

188Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee the Navigation System Manual for information on the navigation system.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives,
and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on th e touchscreen interface.
1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 259
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® 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 prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is viewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the
screen due to optical character istics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Models with navigation systemRemote Controls iPod

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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
1USB Port•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.•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 your data backed up 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.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
204Features
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.■Import wallpaper
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive. 1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.
2 USB Port P. 189
2.Press the SETTINGS button.
3. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Clock,
Clock/Wallpaper Type .
4. Move to select Wallpaper.
u The screen will change to the wallpaper
list.
5. Move to select Add New, then press .
6. Rotate to select a desired picture.
u The preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.
7. Press , then move to select Start
Import .
u The confirmation message will appear.
Then the display will return to the
wallpaper list.
■
Wallpaper Setup
1Wallpaper Setup•When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.•The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.•The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).•The individual file size limit is 6 MB.•The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels. If
the image size is less than 420 × 234 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.•Up to 255 files can be selected.•If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
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Features
Playing an iPodConnect the iPod using your dock connector to the USB port, then select the iPod
mode.2 USB Port P. 189Audio/Information Screen
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Album Bar
Select to search for an album.
Audio Source
Select to change an audio source.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a song.More
Select to display the menu items.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
Move up, down, right and left to
select secondary menu.
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.
Album Art
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.Album Art Icon

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Internet Radio
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Features
Playing Internet RadioConnect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®.
You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port.
Select Audio Source to select Pandora or Aha mode.U.S. modelsCompatible phones only
1Playing Internet Radio
Pandora ®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or regi stered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is currently available exclusively in the United States.
iPhoneAudio/Information ScreenAlbum Art
USB Indicator
Appears when a phone is
connected.Rating Icon
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.
More
Select to display the menu items.
Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station.
Audio Source
Select Pandora
® or Aha
TM.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select an item, then press
to set your selection. Move up, down, right
and left to select secondary menu.
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.
Bluetooth ® Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash DriveYour audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, or AAC
*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
2 USB Port P. 189*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes ® are playable on this unit.Audio/Information Screen
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
More
Select to display the menu items.
Audio Source
Select to change an audio source.
USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive
is connected.Folder Up/Down Icons
Select to skip to the next folder,
and to skip to the beginning of
the previous folder.Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a file.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select an item, then press
to set your selection. Move up, down, right
and left to select secondary menu.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.