2019 Acura TLX radio

Contents
2System Setup P. 19Start-up 20 Voice Control System 22 Interface Settings 26Personal Information 37
Routing 49 Guidance 58 Map 65Customized Features 78
Data Reset 111 On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM112
2Navigation P. 113Entering a Destination 114 Calculating the Route 139 Driving to Your Destination 142 Map/Route Menu 149
Changing Your Route 162 Changing Your Destination 176 Resuming Your Trip 179
2Audio P. 181Audio System 182 Audio Remote Controls 186 Audio Settings 188 Playing FM/AM Radio 191
Playing SiriusXM® Radio 196 Playing a Disc 210 Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio 217
Playing an iPod 230 Playing Pandora®
*240Playing a USB Flash Drive 243 Playing Bluetooth® Audio 249
Playing Apple CarPlay ®/Android AutoTM252
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® P. 263Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®264 Text/E-mail Message 295 Roadside Assistance 302 HFL Menus 303
2AcuraLink® Messages P. 307AcuraLink® 308
2Other Features P. 319Trip Computer 320 Information Functions 321 Surround View Camera*322 Troubleshooting 344
2Troubleshooting P. 347Troubleshooting 348 Error Messages 355
2Reference Information P. 363System Initialization 364 System Limitations 366 Client Assistance 368Legal Information 371
2Voice Commands P. 389Voice Commands 390
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
System SetupP. 19
NavigationP. 113
AudioP. 181
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P. 263
AcuraLink® MessagesP. 307
Other FeaturesP. 319
TroubleshootingP. 347
Reference InformationP. 363
Voice CommandsP. 389
IndexP. 393
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Quick Reference Guide
AudioThe advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound, and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio (P191)
SiriusXM® Radio (P196)
Compact Disc (P210)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P217)
iPod (P230)
Internet Radio (P240)
Bluetooth ® Audio (P249)
USB Flash Drive (P243)
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (P252)
AcuraLink® (P308)
AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura.
Voice Control (P22)
Use voice commands for safer system control while dr iving. You can operate all key functions of the
navigation, audio, and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (P264)
Pair a compatible mobile phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.
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uuCustomized Features u
Continued
System Setup■Customization flow
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Recording from CD
Recording Quality
HDD Information
Recording
Options
Update Gracenote Album Information
Cover Art
Treble
Fader
Balance
Center
SVC
Subwoofer
Edit Source
Order
Sync Display Brightness
BassSelect Audio Menu .
Sound
Settings
Audio
Settings
DTS Neural Surround
Play the Song from the Beginning
SportsFlash
Traffic & Weather Now Setup
Channel Art
TuneMix
HD Radio Mode*
Brightness
Contrast
Black Level
Beep
Keyboard
Delete All HDD Data
SiriusXM
Screen
Settings
Other
CD/HDD
TuneMix
* Not available on all models
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System Setup
*1: Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Audio
Settings
SiriusXM
Traffic & Weather Now
SetupSelects a city for using the SiriusXM® traffic and
weather information.—
Channel ArtTurns on and off the channel art display.On*1/ Off
TuneMixTurns multiple channel mix preset on and off.On /Off*1
CD/HDD
Recording
Options
Recording from
CDSelects whether the so ngs on music CDs are
automatically recorded to the HDD.Auto*1/ Manual
Recording
QualitySelects the quality of the music files recorded to
the HDD.Standard*1/ High
HDD InformationDisplays the HDD capacity.—
Update Gracenote Album
InformationUpdates the Gracenote ® Album Info (Gracenote ®
Media Database) from CD or USB.Update by CD*1/
Update by USB
Delete All HDD Data2 Deleting All HDD Data P. 229—
Other
HD Radio Mode*
Selects whether the audi o system automatically
switches to the digital ra dio waves or receives the
analog waves only.
Auto*1/ Analog
Cover Art
Turns on and off the cover art display.On*1/ Off
CD mode
CD mode
HDD mode
CD or HDD mode
HDD mode
FM/AM mode
iPod, USB, Pandora ®*, SiriusXM®
or HD Radio* mode
* Not available on all models
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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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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Audio
USB Port
Install the iPod or iPhone USB
connector or the USB flash drive to
the USB port.
u The USB port (2.5A) is for
charging devices, playing audio
files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay ® or
Android Auto
TM.
1 USB Port
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension cable with the
USB port.
•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 rebooting the device.
To reboot, follow the manuf acturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit the following website:
•U.S.: www.apple.com/ipod .
•Canada: www.apple.com/ca/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain conditions, a device connected to the port
may generate noise in the radio you are listening to.
USB charge
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uuAudio Remote Controls uSteering Wheel Controls
Audio
Roll Up to increase the volume.
Roll Down to decrease the volume.
Push to mute. Push again to unmute.
FM/AM, SiriusXM ®
• Move to the right to select the next preset radio station.
• Move to the left to select the previous preset radio station.
• Move to the right and hold to scan to the next strong station or next channel.
(SiriusXM ® only)
• Move to the left and hold to scan to the previous strong station or previous
channel. (SiriusXM ® only)
CD, HDD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
• Move to the right to skip to the next song.
• Move to the left to go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• Move to the right and hold to go to the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• Move to the left and hold to go to the group down. ( Bluetooth® Audio only)
CD, HDD or USB flash drive
• Move to the right and hold to skip to the next folder.
• Move to the left and hold to go back to the previous folder.
Pandora ®
*
• Move to the right to skip to the next track.
• Move to the right and hold to select the next station.
• Move to the left and hold to select the previous station.
■ Left Selector Wheel1
Left Selector Wheel
*: Pandora ® is available on U.S. models only.
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