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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 238
USB Ports ......................................... 239
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 241
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 242
Audio Remote Controls .................... 243
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 245
True Touchpad Operation ................ 246
Audio/Information Screen ................ 249
System Updates ............................... 262
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 268
Display Setup ................................... 269 Voice Control Operation .................. 270
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 273
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 277
Playing an iPod ................................ 290
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 293
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 296
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 299
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 301
Apple CarPlay .................................. 302
Android Auto................................... 306
Audio Error Messages ...................... 310 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 313
Customized Features ........................ 335
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 358
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 361
AcuraLink® ........................................ 390
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
You can use the audio system for 30 minutes when the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) with the driver’s door closed, the system will then turn off automatically.
If you want to keep using it, we recomme nd that you turn the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
VOL/AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob:
Push to turn the audio system on and off. Turn
to adjust the volume wh en audio system is on.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons: Press to
change station, channel, song or file.
(Back) Button: Press to go back to the
previous display when it is displayed. (Home) Button: Press to go to the home
screen. (Cards List) Button: Press to display the
cards list of the second ary information area on
the audio/information screen.
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True Touchpad A: Click or swipe the pad
with your finger, or move your finger along
the pad to operate the primary information
area on the audio/information screen.
True Touchpad B: Click or swipe the pad
with your finger to operate the secondary
information area on th e audio/information
screen.
1 Audio System Basic Operation
True Touchpad Operation
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Primary Information Area 2 Primary Information Area P. 249
Secondary Information Area 2 Secondary Information Area P. 251
(Home) Button
(Back) Button
True Touchpad A (Cards List) Button
Audio/Information Screen
/ (Seek/
Skip) Buttons
VOL /AUDIO (Volume/
Power) Knob
True Touchpad B
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select an audio source icon.
3. Select SOUND .
4. Select the setting you want.
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Sound Settings .
5. Select the setting you want.
Select an item from the following choices:
•Bass / Treble : Treble, Midrange, Bass
• Roof / Center Volume
*/Center Volume*:
Roof speaker*, center speaker
• Audio Zones & Balance / Fader*: Driver
Only, Front Only, Rear Only, Full Vehicle,
Balance, Fader
• Balance / Fader
*: Balance, Fader
• Speed Volume Compensation : Speed
Volume Compensation (SVC)
• DTS Neural Surround
*: DTS Neural
SurroundTM
• Compressed Audio Enhancement*:
Enhancement for compressed audio quality
1 Adjusting the Sound
The SVC adjusts the volume level based on the
vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume
increases. As you slow down, audio volume
decreases.
You can also adjust the sound the following
procedure.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Sound .
Audio Zones & Balance / Fader
You can change where the sound comes from by
selecting one of the speaker options below:
•Full Vehicle: All the speakers emit sound. •Driver Only: Only the speaker by the driver’s seat
emits sound.
•Front Only : Only the front speakers emit sound.•Rear Only: Only the rear speakers emit sound.
Reset to Default
Select to reset the follow ing settings from the pop-up
menu to their factory default.
•Bass / Treble•Roof / Center Volume*
•Center Volume*
•Audio Zones & Balance / Fader*
•Balance / Fader*
USB Audio, AUX Input mode
FM Radio, AM Radio, Siri usXM, Bluetooth Audio mode
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uDisplay Setup
Features
Display Setup
You can change the brightness of the audio/information screen.
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Display .
4. Select Day Mode or Night Mode .
5. Select the setting you want.
u When you adjust the Contrast and
Black Level, select More Settings.
Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.
■Changing the Screen Brightness1 Changing the Screen Brightness
You can change the Contrast and Black Level
settings in the same manner.
To reset the settings, select Reset to Default.
Reset to Default is only applicable to the settings in
the current mode.
■Limitations for Manual Operation*
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the (tal k) and (back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• The system recognize a natural language and accept your free form voice
command.
An example of voice commands:
2 Voice Recognition Screen P. 271
•Close the windows and panoramic roof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, the system beeps and
the display changes to the voice recognition screen.
Press the (home) button, (back) button on
the true touchpad or APPS button on the steering
wheel to cancel a voice recognition function.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Playing AM/FM Radio
Tune
Select to display the manual
input screen of radio frequency.
MENU
Select to display the menu
screen.
Station List
Select to display the station list
screen.
Tune Up/Down Icons
Select or to search up
and down the selected band
for a station with a strong
signal.
Favorite Station Icons, Add
Favorite
Tune the radio frequency for
favorite station. Select Add
Favorite to store the station.
Swipe left or right the true
touchpad A to display the next
or previous favorite station list.
VOL/AUDIO (Volume/
Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn to adjust the
volume./ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to search up
and down the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
Scan
Select to scan each station
with a strong signal.
icon
Select to display the
subchannel list screen.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio
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Features
Playing SiriusXM® Radio
Channel Up/Down Icons
Select or to the previous or
next channel.
Select and hold to rapidly skip
10 channels at a time.MENU
Select to display the menu
screen.
Channels
Select to display the channel
list screen.
More
Select to display the additional
function items.
Select Less to close the
additional function items.
Favorite Channel Icons, Add
Favorite
Tune the channel for favorite
channel. Select
Add Favorite
to store the channel.
Swipe left or right the true
touchpad A to display the
next or previous favorite
channel list.
VOL/AUDIO (Volume/
Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to the
previous or next channel.
Press and hold to rapidly skip
10 channels at a time.
Album Art
Category Icons
Select or to change the
category.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
Playing an iPod
Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then select the USB
mode.
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Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current
song.
SOUND
Select to display the sound
settings.
Music Library
Select to display the music
search screen.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change
songs.
Select and hold to move
rapidly within a song.
Shuffle Icon
Select to change a play mode
in album shuffle or shuffle all
songs.
VOL/AUDIO (Volume/
Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to change songs.
Press and hold to move rapidly within
a song.
Play/Pause Icon
Album Art
Current Song Information
Select to display the play list
screen.
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