2017 Acura TLX display

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Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated
or cooled air and fan speed. Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) or
buttons to operate the system.
Climate control operation is affected during auto idle stop operation* (see page 83).
Recirculation/
fresh air mode
Driver’s side
temperature
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
When you select a climate control icon, a new screen appears where you can
make adjustments or change settings.
Airflow
control mode
AC: Turn the air conditioning on or off.
SYNC:
Set the passenger’s side temperature
to the same as the driver’s side. Fan
speedPassenger’s side
temperature Shortcuts
(Climate tab):
Store or select
two climate
control settings.
Windshield
defroster
button
Driver’s side
temperature
switch
Climate control buttons
ON/OFF
buttonAUTO button: Press, then
adjust the temperature to
your preferred setting.
Rear window
defogger/heated
mirror buttonPassenger’s side
temperature
switch
Seat Heaters and Ventilation*
Quickly warm or cool the seats when the vehicle is on.
Front Seat Heaters or Ventilation*
Use the On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) to operate the front seat
heaters or ventilation.
When the vehicle is turned off, the heating or cooling setting returns to off at the
next vehicle start. If AUTO is selected, the setting remains in AUTO.
*if equipped *if equipped
ODMD screen
Select to enter the
seat heating screen.
Select LO, MID,
or HI level.
+: Increase
heating or
cooling levels.
AUTO*: The
system selects
the best setting
based on ambient
temperature.
OFF: Turn the
seat heaters off. -: Decrease
heating or
cooling levels. Close the
menu.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin
should not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
Rear Seat Heaters*
Canadian models
Use the buttons on the rear of the center console
to operate the rear outer seat heaters.
Press either seat heater button to toggle through
the HI, MID, LO, or OFF settings. The appropriate
indicator appears for each setting.

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State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
1.

Slide
the front pocket lid forward.
2.

Install the
flash drive or cable connector to the
USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1.

Open
the center console. Open the AUX cover.
2.

C
onnect the device to the input jack. Use the
device to control the audio.
Accessory Power Socket
You can use the accessory power socket when the
vehicle is on. Open the lid in the front pocket to
access the socket.
An additional power socket is located in the center
console.
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust
volume. Press to mute. Move (or hold) left or right
to change stations or tracks.
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Move right or left for the next or previous station. Move and hold right or left for
the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Move right or left for the next or previous track. Move and hold right or left for
the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®*
Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous
station.
Left selector wheel
SOURCE button
*if equipped
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Do not insert an automotive-type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat
the power socket. To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only when
the engine is running.
NOTICE
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using one of two methods.
Using the ODMD
1.

F
rom the ODMD main screen, select More.
2.

Select Sound Settings.
3.


Select
the icons to adjust a settings option.
Using the Settings menu
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.

Pr
ess the SETTINGS button.
2.

Select Audio
Settings.
3.

Select Sound.
4.


Select the
setting to adjust.
5.

A
djust the setting to the desired level. Press the
interface dial to set.
6.

Pr
ess the BACK button to exit the menu.

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Audio Source:
Select
the FM or AM icon.
Skip/seek bar: Find a
station with a strong
signal. TAG*: Tag songs from
HD Radio and store to
a connected iPod or
iPhone.
Tune bar: Change the
station. Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
Presets: To store a station,
tune to the desired
station, select Presets, and
select and hold the desired
preset number. Select a
preset station once stored. Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press
to select preset
stations in the upper
display.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Screen shown for model with navigation.
FM/AM radio display
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) and Controls
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or dashboard buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend
on the selected audio source.
Power button Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store or
select up to
six AM, FM, or
SiriusXM stations
or HDD tracks*.
More: Change
screen and
sound settings,
or display menu
options.
Sound: Adjust sound settings.
Volume knob
Audio Source:
Change the audio
source. Select Edit
Order to arrange
audio icons to
your preference.
ODMD controls
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NAVAUDIOAUDIONAVAUDIO button:
Display the audio
screen.
MENU button:
Display menu
items.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
Audio buttons
Interface dial (from the Audio
screen): Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press ENTER to
make selections in the upper display. SETTINGS
button: Choose
Audio Settings.
*if equipped

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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.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
Audio Source:
Select the CD icon. CD slot
CD eject
button
Skip/seek
bar:
Change the track or
folder. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or folder.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order. Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Rotate
to view tracks in
the upper display,
and press to
select a track.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
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Skip/seek bar:
Change the channel.
Audio Source:
Select the XM icon.
Category bar:
Change the category.
Scan: Scan for channels.
Interface dial (from
the Audio Screen):
Rotate and press
to select preset
channels in the
upper display.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
station once stored.
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SiriusXM Radio displayCD display

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iPod® or
USB Flash Drive
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 44).
Album/Folder bar:
Change the album
or folder.
Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Play/pause
Random: Play tracks
or albums in random
order. Audio Source: Select
the iPod or USB icon.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view tracks
in the upper display,
and press to select a
track.
Searching for MusicUse the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1.

F
rom the audio screen, press MENU.
2.

Select
Music Search.
3.

Select a sear
ch type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4.

Select the
song you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By Voice™ (see page 137).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 58). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply.
Play/Resume
Folder bar: Search
for a folder.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display. Audio Source:
Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Notes:
•

Mak
e sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•

Y
ou may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•

The r
esume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when safe to do so.
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Screen shown for model with navigation.
Bluetooth® Audio display
iPod display
USB display

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Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio*
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded by system default
onto the built-in HDD for later playback.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1.

F
rom the audio screen, press MENU.
2.

Select
Music Search.
3.

Select a sear
ch type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4.

Select the
song you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice™ (see page
137).
*if equipped
NAVAUDIOAUDIONAV
Audio Source: Select
the HDD icon.
Scan: Scan all tracks
or the first track on
each album. Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Interface dial
(from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view
tracks in the upper
display, and press to
select a track. Repeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or
track.
Album bar: Change
the album.
Random: Play the artist,
album, or tracks in
random order.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora®*
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•

C
onnect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 58) or USB (see page 44).
•

A pop-up may appear
on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•

If P
andora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the
cable if necessary.
For Android and BlackBerry:
•

C
onnect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 58).
Audio Source: Select
the Pandora icon. Station bar:
Change the station.
Like/dislike a song Skip forward
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display.
Play/Pause
Pandora display
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HDD display
*if equipped

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AcuraLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.)
or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data
rates apply.
Visit owners.acura.com/apps (U.S.) or acura.ca/owners/acuralink/streams (Canada)
and download the AcuraLink Streams app to your phone prior to using this feature.
Make sure you have an active Aha account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is
stopped.
For iPhone:
•

C
onnect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 58) or USB (see page 44).
•

A pop-up may appear
on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha to be
launched.
•

If
Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable
if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•

C
onnect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 58).
Play/pause
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Audio source: Select
the Aha icon. Station bar
Like/dislike
Stations: View and
select 16 previously
favorited stations.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display. MENU
button: View
the complete station
list.
Screen shown for model with navigation.
Aha display
*if equipped
Siri™ Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone is paired to the system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/siri (Canada) to check phone
compatibility.
Talk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. The Smartphone screen appears. Say your
command after you hear the Siri tone. If you only
press and release the Talk button, the standard voice
recognition system is activated.
Back button: Exit Siri Eyes Free mode, or cancel a
command.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
•

An
y requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are not
displayed in the vehicle.
•

C
ertain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
•

T
o hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the audio source
to Bluetooth Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song XYZ”

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Talk Button Tips
•
When using
the Talk button, wait for the beep before saying a command.
•

T
o bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•

Speak in a clear
, natural voice.
•

R
educe all background noise.
•

A
djust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
Fan speed may be temporarily reduced during voice recognition operation.
•

Close
the windows and moonroof.
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) screens
When there is an
incoming call, select
the green Pick-Up or
red Hang-Up icon. When a number
keypad is displayed,
select numbers to
enter. When an alphabet
keyboard is
displayed, select
letters to enter.
ODMD display
Select Shortcuts (Phone tab) to
access Speed Dial and Call History.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or
display speed dial and call history in the MID.
Selector wheel: Scroll through speed dial and
call history in the MID. Press to make a selection.
Adjust volume during a call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or
clear HFL information in the MID.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag,
phonebook name, or phone number.
NAVAUDIOAUDIONAV
PHONE button: Go
to the phone screen.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
Interface Dial (from the Phone screen):
Rotate and press to select an item in the
upper display. Move up, down, left, and right. MENU button (from
the Phone screen):
Display menu items.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone Settings.
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.
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.
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
HFL display
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