2017 Acura NSX Owner's Guide

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITYAUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
FM Radio
Play FM radio stations.
Source: Select the FM icon.
Tune: Change
the station. Seek: Search
for the next or
previous station
with a strong
signal.
Open/close: Display or hide the
station list or preset list.
Scan: Scan for
each station with
a strong signal.
Presets: Select and hold a preset number to store the
current station. Select a preset number to select a previously
stored station.
n Selecting an HD Radio™ Subchannel1.
Select Menu.
2.
Select HD Radio Subchannel.
3.
Select the channel number.
Not all HD Radio stations broadcast using subchannels.
SiriusXM® Radio*
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact your dealer,
or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.sirius.ca (Canada).
Open/close:
Display or hide
the channel list or
preset list. Station Art
Source: Select the SiriusXM icon.
Category: Change
the category. Channel: Change the channel.
Press and hold to skip 10 channels
at a time.
Scan: Scan for
each station with
a strong signal.
Presets: Select and hold a preset number to store
the current station. Select a preset number to select
a previously stored station. Skip: Change the
selection. Press and
hold to skip rapidly.
To learn about additional features—such as multi-channel preset, replay, or SportsFlash—
see your Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
myacura.ca (Canada).
* If equipped. Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITYAUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod or iPhone through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 80).
Source: Select the iPod icon.
Open/close: Display or
hide the track list (iPod
only)
Cover art
MENU: Display
menu options,
including Music
Search. Song: Change the
track. Press and hold
to move rapidly
within a track.
Play/pause
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
n Searching for Music (iPod)
Use the touchscreen to sear
ch for tracks stored on the iPod.
1.
Use the touchscreen to search

for tracks stored on the
iPod.
2.
From the audio scr

een, press MENU.
3.
Select Music Search.
4.
Select a search option.
5.
Select the track you want to play

.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using Song By
Voice™ (see page 222,).
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle..

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITYAUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 80).
Source: Select the
USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including Music
Search. Track: Change
the track.
n Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to sear
ch for tracks stored on the USB flash drive.
1.
From the audio scr

een, press MENU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a folder.
4.
Select the track you want to play

.
Pandora®*
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s audio system.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Source: Select the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip: Go to the
next song.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including the
Station List.
Like/dislike
song Play/Pause
*If equipped; available in the U.S. only. Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic
devices while operating a vehicle. Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITYAUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio
system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 103).
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Source: Select the
Bluetooth icon. Open/close: Display or
hide the track list.
Bluetooth indicator: Appears when
your phone is connected to HFL
MENU: Display
menu options,
including Music
Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change
the group.
Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.
For iPhone:
1.
Connect via Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink (see page 103) or USB (see page 80).
2.
If you cannot operate P

andora through the audio system, it may be streaming through
Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is selected.
3.
If Pandora still does not operate,

you may have to reconnect the cable.
4.
A pop-up may appear on your phone r

equesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
For other compatible smartphones:
Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 103).

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
n Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.
1.
From the audio scr

een, press MENU.
2.
Select Music Search.
3.
Select a search category.
4.
Select the track you want to play

.
Music Search works with many but not all devices.BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling your phone.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility.
n
HFL Displays and Controls
Use

the steering-wheel controls or touchscreen to enter information and make selections.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or
grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Hang-up/Back Butto n
Talk Button Microphone
Pick-up Button
Volume up
Volume down
Left Selector Wheel
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n Talk Button Tips
•
For a list of phone-related
voice commands, see page 220.
•
When using the Talk button,

wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•
To bypass the system pr

ompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.
•
When the Talk button is pr

essed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.
•
Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•
Reduce all background noise.
•
Adjust the dashboar

d and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•
Close the windows.
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your phone to the
system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the touchscreen to make and
enter selections.
1.
From the HOME scr

een, select Settings.
2.
Select Phone.
3.
Select Bluetooth Device List.
4.
Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5.
Make sure y

our phone is in discovery or search mode. Select
Continue.
6.
The system searches for y

our phone. Select your phone when
it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Refresh to try again, or select Phone Not Found and
search for HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7.
The system gives you a pairing code.

Compare it to the code
that appears on your phone, and confirm. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
8.
The system asks if you want

to enable phone synchronization.
Select On to automatically import contacts and call history
from your phone.
9.
Press BACK to exit

the menu.
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Making a Call
You can make calls using several methods.
n
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
1.
Press the Talk

button.
2.
Say “Phone Call.”
3.
Say “Dial by number

.”
4.
Say the phone number. For example, “

3 1 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4.”
The system begins to dial.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice
commands are always available.
1.
From the HOME scr

een, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Dial.
4.
Enter the phone number. Select

the green phone icon to
call.
n Using the Phonebook
When your phone is pair
ed, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported to the
system if you select On for Phone Synchronization.
Using voice commands
1.
Press the Talk

button.
2.
Say “Dial by name.”
3.
Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example,
“

John Smith mobile.”
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice
commands are always available.
1.
From the HOME scr
een, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Phonebook.
4.
Scroll through the list to

find the name and number you
want to call, and select it to call.
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n Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers per phone
for quick dialing.
1.
From the HOME scr

een, select Phone.
2.
Select MENU.
3.
Select Speed Dial, then select New Entry.
4.
Select an entry method.
5.
If desired, you can

create a voice tag for the number.
Follow the prompts.n Using Speed Dial and Call History
Make calls quickl
y using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers.
Using voice commands
1.
Press the Talk

button.
2.
Say “Dial by name.”
3.
Say the name of the stored

voice tag.
4.
The system begins to dial.
Using the touchscreen
1.
From the HOME scr
een, select Phone.
2.
Scroll through the list to

find the entry you want to call,
and select it to call.
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