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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play music from a wide
array of media sources, and control the audio system using the audio buttons, the
Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System.................................................. 182
About Your Audio System .............................. 182
USB Port ........................................................ 183
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 184
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 184
Customizing Audio Source ............................. 185
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 186
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 186
Audio Settings ................................................. 188
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 190
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 191
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 191
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 192
Audio Menu .................................................. 195
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................................. 196
Selecting SiriusXM ® Mode .............................. 196
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 197
Audio Menu .................................................. 207 SiriusXM
® Radio Service.................................. 208
Playing a Disc ................................................... 210
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 210
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 211
Audio Menu ................................................... 214
Recommended CDs ........................................ 215
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 217
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 217
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 218
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 219
Audio Menu ................................................... 222
Playing an iPod ................................................ 230
Selecting iPod Mode....................................... 231
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 232
Audio Menu ................................................... 235
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 236 Playing Pandora
®
*........................................... 240
Selecting Pandora ® Mode .............................. 240
Audio Screen Control
*................................... 241
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 243
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 244
Audio Screen Control..................................... 245
Audio Menu .................................................. 248
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio .............................. 249
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode.................. 249
Audio Screen Control..................................... 250
Playing Apple CarPlay® /Android Auto
TM....... 252
Apple CarPlay ®.............................................. 252
Android Auto
TM.............................................. 256
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay ®/Android
Auto
TM......................................................... 261
* Not available on all models
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Audio
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Di sk Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives,
iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer. 2 SiriusXM ® Radio Service P. 208
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the U.S. and Canada,
except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM ®
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3 in (80 mm) 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 devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to the optical characteristics of the screen.
If this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
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Audio
You can receive the SiriusXM ® traffic and weather information service in SiriusXM ®
mode.
■ To set up a traffic & weather information
1.Select Audio Menu .
2. Select Audio Settings .
3. Select SiriusXM .
4. Select Traffic & Weather Now
Setup .
5. Select a city.
■Traffic and Weather Information1
Traffic and Weather Information
The traffic and weather information function at
SiriusXM
® mode only.
Traffic & Weather Now are registered trademarks of
SiriusXM
® Radio, Inc.
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SiriusXM ® Radio Service
1. You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Operate the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM until CH000 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.
■ Subscribing to SiriusXM
® Radio
■ Receiving SiriusXM
® Radio
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
U.S.: SiriusXM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com/
subscribenow or 1-877-447-0011
Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at www.siriusxm.ca/
subscribe-now , or 1-877-438-9677
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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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 part of your subscription, or the artist or
title information is unavailable.
Check the antenna, Disconnected antenn a, Shorted antenna:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
■SiriusXM
® Radio Display Messages
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Audio Screen Control*
The following items are available:
• : Displays the current station details.
Select to display th e previous screen.
• / : Changes a station.
• (skip forward): Skip the current track.
• (play/pause): Pauses or plays a track.
• (like): Likes the current track. Pandora ® will play tracks similar to the one liked.
• (dislike): Dislikes the current track and skips to the next track. Pandora® will
avoid playing tracks simila r to the one disliked.
• (bookmark track): Bookmarks the current track.
• (bookmark artist): Bookmarks the current artist.
• Audio Menu : Displays the menu items.
• Stations : Displays the list of all your stored stations. Select a station from the list
to play.
2 How to Select a Track from the Stations List P. 242
1Audio Screen Control*
Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora ®
is currently available exclusively in the United States.
Pandora ® is a personalized Intern et 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.
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.
2 Pandora ® P. 359
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.
*: This function is availa ble on U.S. models only.
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■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone ca lls, 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-ins talled navigation or Apple CarPlay®) 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.1 Apple CarPlay ®
Apple CarPlay® Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay ® requires a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, 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 a nd does not provide any
warranty or guarantee of future Apple 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.
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Maps (Navigation)
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe locati on to undertake a search or provide other
inputs.
*1: The operation methods may different with your connected Android phone.
■ Android AutoTM Menu1
Android AutoTM
For details on c ountries and regions where Android
AutoTM is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Android AutoTM homepage.
Android Auto
TM Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Android Auto
TM requires a compatib le Android phone
with an active cellular connection and data plan.
Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Android
Auto
TM functionality, as we ll as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Android Auto
TM functionality and
services. Acura cannot a nd does not provide any
warranty or guarantee of future Android Auto
TM
performance or functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Android Auto
TM. Refer to the
Android AutoTM homepage for information on
compatible apps.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation
or Android Auto
TM) can give direct ions at a time.
When you are using one system, directions to any
prior destination set on th e other system will be
canceled, and the system you are currently using will
direct you to your destination.
Navigation Screen Android Auto menu screen
SMARTPHONE Button
Press to display the Android Auto
TM menu screen.
Interface Dial ( ENTER/MENU Button)
*1
Move or 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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