2020 Acura ILX radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 124 Security System P. 128 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 131
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 135 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 152
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 164 Climate Control System P. 171
Audio Error Messages P. 275General Information on the Audio System P. 286
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 339, 368 AcuraLink ®* P. 410
When Driving P. 426 AcuraWatchTM P. 446Braking P. 492
Refueling P. 503 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 505
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 516 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 527
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 534 Battery P. 543 Remote Transmitter Care P. 544
Accessories and Modifications P. 553
Engine Does Not Start P. 579Jump Starting P. 582 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 585
Fuses P. 592 Emergency Towing P. 595
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 601 Reporting Safety Defects P. 602 Emissions Testing P. 603
Client Service Information P. 608
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 105
FeaturesP. 175
DrivingP. 419
MaintenanceP. 507
Handling the UnexpectedP. 555
InformationP. 597
IndexP. 612
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Quick Reference Guide
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
(P206)
*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.
Models with two displays
Information Screen
Audio Menu (CD Eject) Button
VOL / (Volume/Power) Knob
BACK Button Interface Dial (
ENTER/MENU
Button)
INFO Button
On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM
PHONE
Button
(Tune Down) Icon
*1
Source
(Day/Night) Button
Tune*1
CD Slot (Information) Icon
Preset Icons*1
(Tune Up) Icon*1
Stations*1
SCAN*1
SMARTPHONE Button
SETTINGS Button
NAV Button*
HD Radio List*, *1
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P181)
●VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
●MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/HDD
*/USB/iPod/Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto/ Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora ®
*/AUX
CH Button MODE
Button
VOL
Button
Models with one display
Models with two displays
●CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/HDD
*/USB device:
Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
110
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes th e keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set
to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattendedM
Do not alter the system or add other devices to itM
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperableM
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System.................................... 176
USB Adapter Cable*........................ 177
USB Port*........................................ 178
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 179
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 180
Audio Remote Controls .................... 181
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 183
Audio/Information Screen ................ 184
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 190
Playing a CD .................................... 192
Playing an iPod ................................ 195
Playing Pandora ®
*1........................... 198
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 201
Models with one display
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 204
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 206
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM...... 207
Information Screen .......................... 211
Display Setup ................................... 217
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 221
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 224
Playing a CD .................................... 235
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ... 238
Playing an iPod ................................ 251
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 254
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 258
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 260
Models with two displaysPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 263
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 265
Apple CarPlay .................................. 266
Android Auto .................................. 270
Audio Error Messages ...................... 275
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 286
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*......336Customized Features ................ 304, 310
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ..... 339, 368
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 410
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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Features
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 Disk Drive (HDD) audio*, USB flash
drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, or the remote controls on the steering
wheel.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only.
For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio
*, contact a
dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 286
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 prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Control iPod
USB Flash
Drive
iPod USB Flash
Drive
Models with one display
Models with two displays
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Adapter Cable*
Features
USB Adapter Cable*
The USB adapter cable (0 .5A) is for playing
audio files on a USB flas h drive, connecting a
cellular phone, a nd charging devices.
1. Unclip the USB connec tor and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install the iPod USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.1USB Adapter Cable*
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.
•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.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
* Not available on all models
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