2015 Acura TLX Radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 152 Security System P. 155 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 158
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 161 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 187 Climate Control System P. 199Audio Error Messages P. 250General Information on the Audio System P. 255
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 279 Compass
* P. 313
When Driving P. 322 Braking P. 396Parking Your Vehicle P. 411
Fuel Economy P. 422 Accessories and Modifications P. 423Maintenance Under the Hood P. 434 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 447
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 456 Battery P. 465 Remote Transmitter Care P. 467
Cleaning P. 470Engine Does Not Start P. 495 Jump Starting P. 498 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 502
Fuses P. 510 Emergency Towing P. 515 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 516
Refueling P. 518Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 525 Reporting Safety Defects P. 526
Authorized Manuals P. 531 Client Service Information P. 532
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 137
Features
P. 209
Driving
P. 315
Maintenance
P. 425
Handling the Unexpected
P. 475
Information
P. 519
Index
P. 534

17Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls (P214)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/USB/iPod/ Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora ®
*/Aha
TM *
/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Move to a side to change the
preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Move to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change
a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal StrengthThe vehicle transmits radio waves to locate 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 transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.■
Key Number Tag
1Key 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.1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
The keyless access remote battery lasts about two
years. This changes by how often you use the remote.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrica l appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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Controls
Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe 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 following 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 AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift
lever
* is moved out of
(P
or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to
ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the keyless access remote 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.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 210
USB Port .......................................... 211
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 212
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 213
Audio Remote Controls .................... 214
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 215
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 216
Audio/Information Screen ................ 222
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 226
Display Setup ................................... 227
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 228
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 232 Playing a CD .................................... 235
Playing an iPod ................................ 238
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 242
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 245
Playing
Bluetooth ® Audio................. 248
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 250
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 251
Pandora ®......................................... 252
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 254
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 255
Recommended CDs ......................... 256
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives ................................................. 258Customized Features ........................ 259
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 276
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 277
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 279
HFL Menus ...................................... 281
Compass
*.......................................... 313
* Not available on all models

210Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee 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 SiriusXM ® 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 icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
1 About 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. 255
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM ®
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 systemModels without navigation systemRemote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllow you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM®CD USB/iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®
*
Aha
TM *
AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
Left Selector WheelSOURCE Button
* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the interface dial or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Interface dial: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to
select a secondary menu.
MENU button: Press to select any mode. The
available mode includes Change Source,
Station List , Save Preset , Radio Text,
Music Search , and play modes. Play modes
can be also selected from Scan, Random/
Repeat , and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change
the audio/information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment
using the interface dial. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to select a secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List P. 230
2 Save Preset P. 229, 234
2 Radio Text P. 231
2 Music Search P. 236, 240, 246
2 Scan P. 237, 247
2 Random/Repeat P. 237, 241, 247
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and preset memory are turned
to the respective mode au tomatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU Button
BACK Button
Button