2015 Acura TLX Audio

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uuCustomized Features u
Features


Default

Fixed GuidelineDynamic Guideline


Default
Sound
Source Select Popup
Audio
Settings

Maintenance Reset
Maintenance Info.

Preferred IDS Mode
IDS Setup

Camera
Settings
*1


DefaultCamera
Settings
*2
Fixed GuidelineDynamic Guideline

Rear
Camera

Cross Traffic Monitor
*1: Models without cross traffic monitor
*2: Models with cross traffic monitor


See the Navigation System Manual.
Navi
Settings
Key And Remote Unlock ModeKeyless Lock Answer BackSecurity Relock Timer
Auto Door LockAuto Door Unlock


Door
Setup
Cover Art
*3
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device
*3
Bluetooth Device List
*3
*3: May change depending on your currently
selected source.

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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem
Settings
Display
Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the display brightness
synchronizes with the instrument panel
brightness.
On
*1/
Off
Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/information
screen.
—
Contrast
Changes the contrast of the audio/information
screen.
—
Black Level
Changes the black level of the audio/information
screen.
—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Status
Turns the Bluetooth ® on and off.
On
*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.
2 Phone Setup P. 286
—
Edit pairing code
Changes a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 288
Random/Fixed
*1

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem
Settings
Others
Language
Changes the display language.
English
*1/
Français /
Español
Display Operation
Restriction Tips
*
Alerts you when manual control of the system is
disabled to prevent distraction while driving. Only
voice commands are available.
On
*1/ Off
Background Color
Changes the background color of the audio/
information screen and the On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM.
Blue
*1/Amber /Red/
Green
Header Clock Display
Selects whether the clock display comes on.
On
*1/ Off
Factory Data Reset
Resets all the settings to their factory default.
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 276
—
Default
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
System Settings group as default.
Default/OK
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
Settings Sound
Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound.
2
Adjusting the Sound P. 226
-6 ~ C
*1 ~ +6 (Bass,
Treble , Subwoofer),
FR9 ~ C*1 ~ RR9
( Fader ), R9 ~ C
*1 ~ L9
( Balance ), Off/Low/
Mid
*1/ High (SVC )
Source Select Popup Selects whether the list of selectable audio
sources comes on when the
AUDIO button is
pressed. On
/Off*1
Cover Art Turns on and off the cover art display.
On
*1/Off
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device Connects, disconnects or pairs a
Bluetooth®
Audio device to HFL. —
Bluetooth Device List Edits or deletes a
Bluetooth® Audio device paired
to HFL. —
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Audio
Settings group as default. Default
/OK
iPod, USB, Pandora ®
* or Aha
TM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora®
* or Aha
TM mode
Bluetooth ® Audio, Pandora®
* or Aha
TM mode
* Not available on all models

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Features
Defaulting All the SettingsYou can reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
3. Rotate to select Factory Data Reset ,
then press .
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Rotate to select Yes, then press .
u The confirmation message will appear.
5. Rotate to select Yes, then press
again to reset the settings.
u The confirmation message will appear.
Press to select OK.
1Defaulting All the Settings
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset
all settings to default and delete all personal data.
The following settings will be reset:•Audio preset settings•Phonebook entries•Other display and each item settings.

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®See the Navigation System Manual for how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to clear
the phone information on the multi-information display.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
■
HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink , or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
2 Customized Features P. 259
Voice control tips:•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a number. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Talk Button
Volume up
MicrophoneHang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
DialPHONE

Button

uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Using HFL
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The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until
the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with
voice tags, phonebook names, or numbers
can be called using voice commands while the
vehicle is in motion.
2 Speed Dial P. 297
■
HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
s y s te m wh e n it is p la y i n g . It wi ll re s u m e w h en t h e c a l l
is ended.1 HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
2 Customized Features P. 259
■
Limitations for Manual OperationBluetooth ® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option

uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
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■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select Yes, then press .
3. Make sure your phone is search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u If your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
u If your phone still does not appear, move
to select Device Not Found? and
search for Bluetooth devices using your
phone. From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
5. HFL gives you a pairing code on the audio/
information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
■
Phone Setup
1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.•Up to six phones can be paired.•Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is
connected to HFL.•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and returns to idle.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the
right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth ® Audio.
When pairing is completed, an Automatic Phone
Sync prompt appears. Select On if you want your call
history and phonebook automatically imported to
HFL.
2 Changing the Automatic Phone Sync
setting P. 296