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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the power mode in ON.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Adjust Clock on the
screen.
3. Press . Adjust Clock appears.
4. Rotate to select the item you want to
adjust (12/24 hour mode, hour, minute).
Then, press .
5. Rotate to make the adjustment.
6. Press to enter your selection. The display
returns to Adjust Clock . Repeat steps 4 to
6 to adjust other items.
7. To enter the selection, rotate and select
Set , then press .
■Adjusting the Time
1Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the audio
system.
Models with navigation system
1Adjusting the Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Models with one display
Models with one display
SETUo Button
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the
engine.
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.
■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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139Continued
Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless remote is
inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless remote is close
to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the
engine may not start when you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button. If the engi ne does not start,
refer to the following link.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 588
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
Press the button without the
transmission in
( P.
Press the button with the
transmission in
( P. Press the button.
Without pressing the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories in
this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Put the transmission into (P.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System.................................... 180
USB Adapter Cable*........................ 181
USB Port*........................................ 182
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 183
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 184
Audio Remote Controls .................... 185
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 187
Audio/Information Screen ................ 188
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 194
Playing a CD .................................... 196
Playing an iPod ................................ 199
Playing Pandora ®
*1........................... 202
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 205
Models with one display
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 208
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 210
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM...... 211
Information Screen .......................... 215
Display Setup ................................... 221
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 225
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 228
Playing a CD .................................... 239
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ... 242
Playing an iPod ................................ 255
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 258
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 262
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 264
Models with two displaysPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 267
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 269
Apple CarPlay .................................. 270
Android Auto .................................. 275
Audio Error Messages ...................... 280
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 291
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*......342Customized Features ................ 310, 316
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..... 345, 374
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 416
*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. 291
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 pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices 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, and 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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uuAudio System uUSB Port*
Features
USB Port*
The USB port (2.4A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potential 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 that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to 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 2.4A of power. It does
not output 2.4A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect a standard audio device.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
Connect a standard audio device to the input
jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug. u The audio system auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.1 Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch to another mode, press the MODE button
on the steering wheel or any of the audio mode
buttons.
To return to the AUX mode, press the MODE button
on the steering wheel or AUX button.
To switch to another mode or return to the AUX
mode, press the MODE button on the steering wheel
or select Source on the On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM.
Models with one display
Models with two displays
Models with one display
Models with two displays
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