2019 Acura TLX wheel

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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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Quick Reference GuideSystem Controls
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Navigation Screen
AudioNavigation
Voice Control
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®lh SMARTPHONE Button (P252)
lb Microphone
(P264)
lc Left Selector
Wheel
(P186)5 Interface Dial/
ENTER/MENU Button
(P7)
4 BACK Button
6 INFO Button
le (Pick-Up) Button
(P264)7 SETTINGS Button
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CAMERA Button
1
PHONE Button
(P264)
lf (Hang-Up/Back) Button
(P264)
lg (Talk) Button (P6)
8 (Display Mode)
Button
(P70)
ld SOURCE Button
(P186)
2 (Power) Button/
Volume Knob
0 (Eject) Button
9 NAV Button
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Quick Reference GuideVoice Control Operation
Voice Portal Screen
aPress and release the (Talk) button
mounted on the steering wheel.
The system displays voice commands
that can be accepted on the displayed
screen.
 The system beeps when ready for a
command. Press the (Hang-Up/
Back) button to cancel.
 Available voice commands are
highlighted on the screen. Say only and
exactly what is on the screen.
b Say a voice command.
After that, follow the voice prompt
and say a voice command.
The audio system is muted during voice
control mode.
 You can use other voice commands on
the Voice Portal screen.
The system recognizes only certain
commands.
Available navigation voice commands
(P390)
 Say “ Voice Help ” to enter supported
commands for the current screen. A
voice help tutorial is also available.
Voice Help (P15)
 During the voice control mode, press
and hold the (Hang-Up/Back)
button to return to the last screen
before the voice control mode is
entered.
 Set Voice Prompt to Off to bypass the
voice prompt.
Voice Recognition Settings (P24)
 Carefully read the usage note for the
voice control.
Voice Control System (P22)
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System Setup
Voice Control System
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of
the navigation system functions.
The voice control system uses the ( Talk) and (Hang-Up/Back) buttons on
the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
A “Getting Started” feature provides a tutorial that explains how to use the voice
control system.
2 Voice Recognition Guide P. 15
Command Input
If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a
command, the system asks you to repeat the command.
When you give a command, the system gene rally either repeats the command as a
confirmation or asks you for further information. If you do not wish to hear this
feedback, you can turn it off. However, list ening to the feedback will help familiarize
you with the way the system expects commands to be phrased.
If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the
screen you are on, the system beeps.
On character input screens, a list of possible characters is displayed if the system
does not recognize your command.
You can find out which voice commands ar e available for a particular screen using
the “ Voice Help ” command. The system will displa y and read the list of available
commands to you.
2 Voice Help P. 15
1Voice Control System
The system displays voic e commands that can be
accepted on the displayed screen. Say only and
exactly what is on the screen.
1 Command Input
The audio system is muted while using the voice
control system.
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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
Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering
wheel.
The information is shown on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
Cycles through the au dio modes as follows:
1Audio Remote Controls
Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions ma y not be operated.
To select audio mode, press the SOURCE button,
then move the left selector wheel to the right or left.
*: Pandora ® is available on U.S. models only.
■ SOURCE Button
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE
Button
*
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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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