2020 Acura TLX radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69Safety Labels P. 70
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 149 Security System P. 152 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 158 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 189 Climate Control System P. 205
Audio Error Messages P. 267General Information on the Audio System P. 274
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 317 Compass* P. 352
When Driving P. 362 Braking P. 429Parking Your Vehicle P. 446
Refueling P. 460 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 463
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 474 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 495 Battery P. 504 Remote Transmitter Care P. 506
Cleaning P. 509 Accessories and Modifications P. 514
Engine Does Not Start P. 539Jump Starting P. 542 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 546
Fuses P. 555 Emergency Towing P. 560 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 561
Refueling P. 563
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 569 Reporting Safety Defects P. 570
Authorized Manuals P. 575 Client Service Information P. 576
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 213
DrivingP. 355
MaintenanceP. 465
Handling the UnexpectedP. 517
InformationP. 565
IndexP. 578
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls
(P217)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto/ Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora ®
*/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Move to a side to change the
preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Move to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change
a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate 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 transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access re mote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering 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 the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity 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 el ectronic 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 vehi cle’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 wh en 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.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then 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 unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
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.
Models with shift lever
Models with electronic gear selector
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
1Wireless Charger*
In the following cases, ch arging may stop or not start:•The device is already fully charged.
•The temperature of the device is extremely high
while charging.
•You are at a place that emits strong
electromagnetic waves or noises, such as TV
station, electric power plant, or gas station.
A device may not charge if the size or shape of its
chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the
charging area.
Not all devices are compatible with the system.
During the charging phase, it is normal for the
charging area and de vice to heat up.
Charging may be briefl y interrupted when:
•All the doors or the trunk are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning
of the keyless access system.
•The position of the device is altered.
•The radio is scanning for AM stations.
Do not charge more than one device at a time on a
charging area.
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 214
USB Port .......................................... 215
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 216
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 216
Audio Remote Controls .................... 217
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 219
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 220
Information Screen .......................... 223
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 228
Display Setup ................................... 229
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 230 Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 233
Playing a CD .................................... 244
Playing an iPod ................................ 247
Playing Pandora ®
*1........................... 250
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 252
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 255
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 257
Apple CarPlay .................................. 258
Android Auto................................... 262
Audio Error Messages ...................... 267 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 274
Customized Features ........................ 292
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 314
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 317
Compass
*.......................................... 352
*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, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from th e 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 General Information on the Audio System
P. 274
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 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 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
Features
USB Port
1. Open the center pocket and tray.
2 Center Pocket P. 194
2.Open the cover.
3. Install the device 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 compatib le phones with
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
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.
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 condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
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