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Features
Audio System*
About Your Audio System
On models with navigation system, see 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, iPod, iPhone, USB flash drives, and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio sy stem from the buttons and sw itches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
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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
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System*uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
1. Open the cover.
2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
1 USB Port
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, pres s any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.

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uuAudio System*uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM SiriusXM®1 SiriusXM®2
CD AUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH Button
• When listening to the radio
Press
(+: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press
(-: Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+: Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold
(-: Selects the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press
(+: Skips to the next song.
Press
(-: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold
(+: Skips to the next folder.
Press and hold
(-: Goes back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora®*
Press (+: Skips to the next song.
Press and hold
(+: Selects the next station.
Press and hold
(-: Selects the previous station.
1 Audio Remote Controls
Some sources will only appe ar when available, such
as when a CD is inserted or when a compatible device
is connected.
VOL
(Volume)
Button
MODE Button
CH
(Channel)
Button3
4
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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uWallpaper Setup
Features
Wallpaper Setup
You can change, store, and delete the wa llpaper on the audio/information screen.
See the navigation system manual for how to change the wallpaper.
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive. 1.Connect the USB flash drive to the port.
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2.Press the SETUP button.
3. Rotate to select Display Setup, then
press .
4. Rotate to select Wallpaper, then press
.
5. Rotate to select Import, then press .
6. Rotate to select a desired picture, then
press .
7. The preview of the imported data is
displayed.
8. Press to save the data.
u The confirmation message will appear.
Then the display will return to the import
wallpaper list.
9. Rotate to select the place to save the
data, then press .
u The confirmation message will appear.
■Import Wallpaper
1Wallpaper Setup
•When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.
•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•Images between 1,680 x 936 (display’s maximum
image size) and 420 x 234 pixels in size can be
displayed in full screen.
•The number of files that can be selected is up to
255.
•Up to 64 characters can be displayed in the file
name.
If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures, No
compatible images were found. See Owner’s
Manual. will appear.
Models with navigation system

uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying an iPod
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Features
1. Press to display the iPod menu.
2. Rotate to select a menu.
3. Press to display the items on that menu.
4. Rotate to select an item, then press .
■How to Select a File from the iPod Menu1Playing an iPod
Available operating functi ons vary on models or
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
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iPod® Menu

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the AUX button.
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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
CATEGORY Bar
Press
(+ to skip to the next folder, and (- to skip to the beginning of the
previous folder.
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second sampling of
each file.
●Press to sample all files in the
current folder. To turn off scan,
press the button.
●Press and hold to sample the first file
in each of the main folders. To turn
off scan, press and hold the button. VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
SKIP Bar
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly within
a file.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Press and turn to select an item, then
press to set your selection.
AUX Button
Press to select USB flash drive
(if connected).
USB Indicator
Comes on when a USB flash drive
is connected.
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
1. Press to switch the display to a folder list.
2. Rotate to select a folder.
3. Press to change the display to a list of
files in that folder.
4. Rotate to select a file, then press .
■How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
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Files in WMA format prot ected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
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Folder Selection
Track Selection
* Not available on all models

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Features
You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.
1.Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Play Mode, then press
.
3. Rotate to select a mode, then press .
■To turn off a play mode
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Play Mode, then press .
3. Rotate to select Normal Play, then press .
■How to Select a Play Mode1How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Normal Play
Repeat One Track : Repeats the current file.
Repeat One Folder : Repeats all files in the current
folder.
Random in Folder : Plays all files in the current folder
in random order.
Random All : Plays all files in random order.
Play Mode
Items