2017 Acura TLX boot

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A UDIO
AND
C ONNECTIVITY
A
UDIO AND C ONNECTIVITY
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
Screen shown for model with navigation.
Screen shown for model with navigation.
HDD display
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Engine oil
fill cap
Engine oil
fill cap Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Engine oil
dipstick
(orange)
Washer fluid
(black cap)
Washer fluid
(black cap) Brake fluid
(black cap)
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Engine coolant
reserve tank Radiator cap
Radiator cap Battery
Battery
6-cylinder models
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1:If a message Maintenance Due No w/SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12
months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 1\
5,000 miles (24,000 km).*3:If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of so\
ot from industry and
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,0\
00 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
AReplace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boot s
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
Check expiration information for Temporary Tire
Repair Kit bottle
*4:Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r transmission temperature.
This requires transmission uid changes more frequently than recommen\
ded by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission uid
changed at 40,000 miles (64,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).*5:If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°\
C), in very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
*6:6-cylinder models*7:Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r level of mechanical (shear) stress to uid. This requires differential uid changes more frequ\
ently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these cond\
itions, have the differential
uid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (\
24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transfer-case uid and transmission uid*4
4Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5, *6
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
6Replace rear differential ui d*, *7
*
*if equipped