2022 ACURA ILX USB port

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Parking Brake (P499)
❚Power Window Switches (P135)
❚Driver's Front Airbag (P44)
❚Trunk Opener (P128)
❚Hood Release Handle (P525)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P601)
❚Passenger's Front Airbag
(P44)
❚USB Adapter Cable* (P181)
❚Shift Lever
Dual Clutch Transmission
(P439)
❚Glove Box (P170)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P173)
❚Rearview Mirror (P156)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P183)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P157)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P126)❚Memory Buttons* (P155)
❚SET Button* (P155)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P511)
❚USB Port* (P182)
❚Seat Heater Switches (P174)
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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 Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
You can change, store and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.
■Import wallpaper
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive. 1.Connect the USB flash drive to the adapter
cable.
2 USB Adapter Cable* P. 181
2.Press the SETUP button.
3. Rotate to select Display Setup, then
press .
4. Rotate to select Wallpaper, then press
.
5. Rotate to select Import, then press .
6. Rotate to select a desired picture, then
press .
u The preview of the imported data is
displayed.
■Wallpaper Setup1Wallpaper Setup
•When importing wallpaper f iles, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.
•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•Each image file can be up to 2 MB.
•The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels. If
the image size is less than 420 x 234 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.
•Up to 255 files can be selected.
If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures, No
compatible images were found. See Owner's
Manual. will appear.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uInformation Screen
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Features
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the information screen.
■Import wallpaper
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.
2 USB Port* P. 182
2.Press the SETTINGS button.
3. Rotate to select Clock Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Clock/
Wallpaper Type .
4. Move to select Wallpaper tab.
u The screen will change to the wallpaper
list.
5. Rotate to select Options…, then press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select, Add
New Wallpaper .
6. Rotate to select a desired picture.
u The preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.
7. Rotate to select Start Import, then
press to save the data.
u The display will return to the wallpaper
list.
■Wallpaper Setup1Wallpaper Setup
•When importing wallpaper f iles, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.
•The file name must be fewer than 255 characters.
•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 2 MB.
•The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels.
•Up to three files can be saved.•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
•When importing wallpaper f iles, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a
folder cannot be imported.
•The file name must be fewer than 210 characters.
•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 10 MB.
•The maximum image size is 5,800 x 5,800 pixels.
•Up to 10 files can be saved for each driver (Driver 1
and Driver 2).
•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Continued
Features
Playing an iPod
Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then select the USB
mode.
2 USB Port* P. 182
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a song.VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Audio Menu
Select to display the menu items.
Source
Select to change an audio source.
(Information) Icon
Select to display the current song
details.
Select to display the previous
screen.
Browse
Select to display the music search
list screen.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current song.
/ (Play/Pause) Icon
Select to pause or play a song.Shuffle Icon
Select to change a play mode in
album shuffle or shuffle all songs.
* Not available on all models
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