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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*1
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1.Select Stations .
2. Select a item to select a track.
■Create Station
You can create a station by Genre, Current
Track or Current Artist .
1. Select Stations .
2. Select Create Station .
3. Select the item you want to create a station.
You can also create a st ation by the following
procedure.
1. Select track name or artist name.
2. Select Yes.
■Select the connecting method
If the two devices that install Pan dora app are connected via the USB and Bluetooth ®
connection separately, you can select the USB or Bluetooth® connection to use the
Pandora ®.
1. Select the PANDORA on the source list screen.
2. Select USB or Bluetooth .
■How to Select a Track from the Stations List1Playing Pandora ®*1
Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service that
selects music based on an arti st, track, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com . for more information.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
Available operating functi ons vary on software
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
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
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There are restrictions on the number of tracks you
can skip or dislike in a given hour.
If your phone is connec ted to Android Auto,
Pandora ® is only available through the Android Auto
interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Select track or artist name.
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Features
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple Maps) can give
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.
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Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating system s, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
Models with navigation system
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Features
*1:The operation methods may differ from your connected Android phone.
■Android Auto Menu1Android Auto
For details on c ountries and regions where Android
Auto is available, as well as information pertaining to
function, refer to the Android Auto homepage.
Android Auto Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone
with an active cellular connection and data plan.
Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating system s, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Android
Auto functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Android Auto functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Android Auto performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android
Auto homepage for informat ion on compatible apps.
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Information Screen
Android Auto menu screen
SMARTPHONE Button
Press to display the Android Auto menu screen.
Interface Dial ( ENTER/MENU Button)
*1
Move and rotate the interface dial to select the item.
Press to enter the item.
BACK Button*1
Press to go back to the previous display.
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uuAudio Error Messages uPandora ®
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Error MessageSolution
The PANDORA app version on your device is not supported.
When safe, please update the app and try again later.Appears when Pandora® version is not supported. Update
Pandora ® to the latest version.
PANDORA is performing system maintenance. Please try
again later.Appears when the Pandora ® server is in maintenance. Try again
later.
The system cannot connect to PANDORA. When safe, please
check your device.
Appears when Pandora® is unable to play music. Check your
device.
The system is unable to play PANDORA. When safe, login to
PANDORA.
The maximum number of stations that can be created is 100.
To create more, please delete on e or more previously created
stations.Appears when the number of created stations reaches the
limitation. Delete one or more created stations from Pandora ® app
on the connected device.
The system is unable to create a new station. Please try again.Appears when there is a temporar y error with the audio system.
Try again later.
The system is unable to play PANDORA. Please try again later.Appears when your connected device has network problems.
Check your device.
When safe, please check your device.
Appears when your connected device has some kind of problem
such as being out of the service area.
Check that the connected device is within the service area, and
then try again to play Pandora ®. If the problem persists, consult a
dealer.
The system is unable to play PANDORA.
Music licensing restricts play in this area.Appears when you try playing the Pandora ® in the country where
the service is not available.
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio Service
1. You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM, select channel up/down icons until CH000
and the radio ID appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card num ber ready, and either call or visit the
SiriusXM ® website to subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM ® mode by pressing the SOURCE button on the steering
wheel, or through the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, and stay in this mode for
about 30 minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open
area with good reception.
Loading...:
SiriusXM ® is loading the audio or program information.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Unsubscribed channel:
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
Unavailable channel:
No such channel exists, the channel is not pa rt of your subscription, or the artist or
title information is unavailable.
Check the antenna, Disconnect ed antenna, Shorted antenna:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM® Radio
■SiriusXM® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
•U.S.: SiriusXM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com/
subscribenow or 1-866-635-2349
•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at www.siriusxm.ca/
subscribe-now or 1-877-209-0079
1Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
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Honda App License Agreement
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THI S “AGREEMENT”) WHICH GOVERNS YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE
INSTALLED ON YOUR HONDA OR ACURA VEHICLE (YOUR “VEHICLE”) AS WELL AS THE APPLICATIONS, SERVICES, FUNCTIONS, AND
CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SOFTWARE (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SERVICES”). YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES WILL
SERVE AS YOUR CONSENT TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE SOFTWARE IS OWNED (OR LICENSED), PROVIDED, AND/OR
OPERATED BY AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO . INC., (“HONDA,” “US,” “WE,” OR “OUR”), WITH ITS BUSINESS ADDRESS AT 1919
TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90501. REFERENCE TO “HONDA” IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES HONDA’S PARENT COMPANY AND
ITS AFFILIATES AND DESIGNATED AGENTS. THE SERVICES ARE OWNED (OR LICENSED), PR OVIDED, AND/OR OPERATED BY HONDA OR A
THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER (A “PROVI DER”). REFERENCE TO A “PROVIDER” IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES SUCH PROVIDER’S
PARENT COMPANY, AFFILIATES, AND DESIGNATED AGENTS.
A. Description of the Software. The SOFTWARE includes the software, firmware and the like, installed and ex ecuting on your VEHICLE
during manufacture, and thereafter updated from time to time by HONDA, you or an authorized HONDA dealer (a “DEALER”). The
SOFTWARE allows you to access and use a variety of SERVICES, including but not limited to: (a) HONDA applications, services, an d content
provided through the SOFTWARE (together, “H ONDA SERVICES”); and (b) PROVIDER applicatio ns, services, and content provided through
the SOFTWARE (together, “PROVIDER SERVICES”), each of which may provide access to various information, media, content, and services.
B. SOFTWARE Licensing and Intellectual Property.
1. SOFTWARE. This AGREEMENT grants you a non-exclusive, limited, and revocable license to use the SOFTWARE and SERVICES solely (a)
as installed on your VEHICLE by HONDA, (b) as updated on your Vehicle by HONDA, you (but only as and when directed by HONDA), or a
DEALER and (c) as permitted under the terms of this AGREEMENT.
2. HONDA Services. The SOFTWARE may provide you with access to various HONDA SERVICES. Inst allation, activation, or use of HONDA
SERVICES may require your consent to additi onal terms, conditions, and privacy policies applicable to those HONDA SERVICES (the
“HONDA TERMS”). You acknowledge and agree that any collection, use, sharing of data generated by your VEHICLE or your use of your
VEHICLE, and your use of the HONDA SERVIC ES shall be subject to this AGREEMENT and any additional HONDA TERMS that may be
specifically applicable to such HONDA SERVICES or data generation. The HONDA SERVI CES may collect, use, and share such data while
you are using the SOFTWARE.
■END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
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3. Open-Source Software. The SOFTWARE and SERVICES may incorporate softw are licensed to HONDA under free or open-source
licenses which govern HONDA’s distri bution and your use of such software. HONDA and the third-party authors, licensors, and dis tributors
of such software disclaim all warranties and all liability ar ising from any and all use or distribution of the software. To the extent such
software is provided under terms that di ffer from the applicable free or open-sourc e licenses, those terms are offered by HONDA alone.
Additional information regarding free and open-source software incorporated in the SOFTWARE and SERVICES is available in this manual
or within the SOFTWARE.
4. Provider Services. The SOFTWARE may provide you with access to various PR OVIDER SERVICES. Installation or use of such PROVIDER
SERVICES may require your consent to additional terms, conditions , and privacy policies of the applicable PROVIDER (the “PROVIDER
TERMS”). This AGREEMENT restricts the manner in which you can in stall and use PROVIDER SERVICES but does not grant you a license or
permission to use such PROVIDER SERVICES. Yo ur permission to use PROVIDER SERVICES is limited and subject to any license grants ,
conditions, and limitations included in the PROVIDER TERMS. You ac knowledge that any collection, use, sharing of your information,
targeted advertising practices by PROVIDERS, and your use of the PROVIDER SERVICES shall be subject to both this AGREEMENT and any
applicable PROVIDER TERMS. The PROVIDER SERVICES may collect, use, and share such information while you are using the SOFTWARE.
5. License Limitations and Restrictions on Use.
(a) Limited License.
You understand and agree that the SOFT WARE and SERVICES are licensed, not sold, to you solely for use in accordance
with this AGREEMENT and any applicable PR OVIDER TERMS, and any documentation for th e VEHICLE made available to you by HONDA
(any “DOCUMENTATION”). HONDA and its licenso rs reserve all rights in the SOFTWARE and HONDA SERVICES not expressly granted to
you under this AGREEMENT. PROVIDERS and th eir licensors reserve all rights in the PROVIDER SERVICES not expressly granted to yo u under
the applicable PROVIDER TERMS.
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(b) Restrictions on Use. The licenses granted under this AGREEMENT do not perm it you to use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES on a device
other than your VEHICLE. As a condition of using the SOFT WARE and SERVICES, you agree that you may not and will not:
6. Intellectual Property Rights. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES, the accompanying
DOCUMENTATION, and all copies of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES are owned by HONDA, PROVIDERS, or their suppliers or licensors. This
AGREEMENT does not grant you any rights in connection with any trademarks or serv ice marks of HONDA, PROVIDERS, or their licensors,
affiliates, or suppliers. (1) copy, download, distribute, mo
dify, publish, sell, rent, lease, lend, license, sublicense, reuse, or create derivative work s of the
SOFTWARE or SERVICES or any of the content or other material within the SOFTWARE or SERVICES, including without limitation,
HONDA or PROVIDER names, logos, or any other trademarks of HONDA or PROVIDERS or used in association with the SOFTWARE or
any SERVICES, except as required to use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in accordance with this AGREEMENT, any applicable PROVIDER
TERMS, and the DOCUMENTATION;
(2) access or use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in any manner intended to damage or impair the operation of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES
or interfere with anyone else’s use an d enjoyment of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES;
(3) access or attempt to access any system or server on which the SOFTWARE or SERVICES is hosted or modify or alter the SOFTWARE
or SERVICES in any way;
(4) use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES for any unlawful purpose, or in violation of any third party rights;
(5) use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in violation of any applicable traffic regulations, rules or laws, including but not limited t o any driver
distraction laws, rules or regulations;
(6) violate the terms of this AGREEMENT, any HONDA TERMS, any PROVIDER TERMS or other applicable third-party terms, conditions,
and privacy policies; or
(7) reverse engineer, decomp ile, disassemble, attempt to derive the source code of, nor permit others to reverse engineer, deco mpile,
or disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the SOFT WARE or SERVICES, except and only to the extent that such activity is
expressly permitted (a) by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation or (b) the terms of applicable free or opensource software
licenses.
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