2017 Acura ILX radio controls

Contents
Child Safety P. 48Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 122 Security System P. 126 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 129
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 156 Climate Control System P. 161
Audio Error Messages P. 235General Information on the Audio System P. 241
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 269, 298
When Driving P. 338 Braking P. 389Parking Your Vehicle P. 402
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 409
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 420 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 431
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 442 Battery P. 451 Remote Transmitter Care P. 452
Cleaning P. 455 Accessories and Modifications P. 460
Engine Does Not Start P. 482 Jump Starting P. 485 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 488
Fuses P. 495 Emergency Towing P. 498
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 503 Reporting Safety Defects P. 504
Authorized Manuals P. 509 Client Service Information P. 510
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 63
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 165
DrivingP. 331
MaintenanceP. 411
Handling the UnexpectedP. 461
InformationP. 499
IndexP. 512
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P165)
Audio Remote Controls
(P170)
●VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth ® Audio/
Pandora®
*/AhaTM/AUX HDMI®
● 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
Models with one display
Models with two displays
Audio system (P166)
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
Models with one display
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
FM
Button
AM
Button
FOLDER Bar
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
112
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.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The 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 if a door is opened with the key and 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 sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some 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
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
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 System.................................... 166
USB Adapter Cable*........................ 167
Auxiliary Input Jack*........................ 167
USB Port*........................................ 168
HDMI ® Port*.................................... 168
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 169
Audio Remote Controls .................... 170
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 171
Audio/Information Screen ................ 172
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 178
Playing a CD .................................... 180
Playing an iPod ................................ 183
Models with one display
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 186
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 188
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 191
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 193
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM...... 194
Audio/Information Screen ................ 200
Display Setup ................................... 205
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 206
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 211
Playing a CD .................................... 218
Playing an iPod ................................ 221
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 225
Models with two displays
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 228
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 231
Smartphone Navi Apps .................... 233
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 234
Audio Error Messages ...................... 235
General Information on the Audio System.. 241Customized Features*..........................245HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*......266
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 269
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 298Models with one display
Models with two displays
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM ® Radio service*. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, and 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 the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, or the remote controls on the steering
wheel.
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. 241
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, 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 pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Control iPod
USB Flash
Drive
iPod USB Flash
Drive
Models with one display
Models with two displays
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System 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 CD AUX
FM AM SiriusXM® CD USB/iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®
*AhaTM
AUX HDMI®
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 prev ious 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.
Press and hold
(+: To select the next station.
Press and hold
(-: To select the previous station.
1 Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions ma y not be operated.
VOL Button MODE Button
CH Button
Models with one display
Models with two displays
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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 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. 170
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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