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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
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Features
USB Ports
Install the device USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
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 Ports
•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.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A/3.0A of power. It
does not output 2.5A/3.0A unless the device
requests.
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 to the radio station you are
listening to.
USB charge
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Roll up or down:
To cycle through each modes, roll up or down and then press the left selector
wheel:
After an audio mode is selected, the left selector wheel can be operated for the
following functions.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next favorite radio station or channel.
Move to the left: To select the previous favori te radio station or channel.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone
Connection
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.1Audio Remote Controls
You can customize the items on the driver
information interface or the head-up display
*.
2 Customizing the Meter or Head-Up
Display
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You cannot operate the a udio functions while the
following functions are bei ng operated on the driver
information interface or the head-up display
*.•Mode selection by pressing APPS button
•Navigation*
•Phone
•Select Driving View*
•Customize Apps
If Audio off message is shown on the driver
information interface, we recommend connecting a
device to the active source and trying again.
Navigation*
Phone
Audio Modes
(Apple Carplay , Android Auto,
Alexa, Social Playlist , FM Radio,
USB Audio , etc)
Select Driving View*
Customize Apps
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays each mode status. From this display, you can go to various setup options.
■Switching the display
Press the (home) button to go to the home screen.
Select the following icon s on the home screen or All Apps list.
■Navigation*
Displays the navigation screen.
2Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Phone
Displays the HFL information.
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■FM Radio/AM Radio/SiriusXM/USB Au dio/Bluetooth Audio/Social Playlist
Displays information fo r each audio format.
■A-Zone
1Audio/Information Screen
All Apps list
You can select any of the apps from the All Apps list.
To display the All Apps list, place your finger on the
A-zone touchpad and swipe right. 2 Home Screen P. 253
You can add or remove any of the apps in the home
screen through the All Apps list.
2 To add app icons to the home screen and
the head-up display
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Home Screen
A-Zone
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
You can use the hand-writing input feature by using the A-zone touchpad when
searching for various items of the audio system (e.g., music, route of the navigation,
phonebook contact).
1.Write letters or numbers using the A-zone
touchpad.
u Search results appear on the screen.
2. Press the A-zone touchpad.
u If you re-enter letters or numbers, select
the input area on the upper side of the
screen.
3. Select a desired item, and then press the A-
zone touchpad.
■Searching Screen1Searching Screen
Delete a letter or number
Swipe left the A-zone touchpa d to delete a letter or a
number.
Input a space
Swipe right the A-zone touchpad to input a space.
You can inputting letters or numbers by using on
screen keyboard. Select KEYBOARD on the upper
right of the screen.
When you return to hand-wr iting input screen, select
HANDWRITING.
You can inputting letters or numbers by using voice
control operation. Select icon on th e upper left of
the screen.
Input Area
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
You can edit, show, or hide the audio, phone, navigation* contents on the driver
information interface or the head-up display*.
■To add or remove an items 1.Press the APPS button on the steering
wheel.
2. Roll down the left selector wheel to select
Customize Apps and then press the
selector wheel.
3. Push the left selector wheel left to select
Add/Remove .
4. Select an item then press the left selector
wheel.
u The checked items are displayed on the
driver information in terface or the head-
up display
*.
■Customizing the Meter or Head-Up Display*
On Driver Information Interface
On Head-Up Display
*
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmart Shortcuts
Features
Smart Shortcuts
By observing and learning driver behaviors, patterns, and preferences, the system
anticipates driver actions and presents on-screen suggestions to help perform
desired actions quicker and with fewer steps.
• The app will suggest actions based on what it learns you do often, and
occasionally make recommendations ba sed on your learned preferences.
• The system will take some time to learn. The more you interact with the system,
the more suggestion you will see, and the more accurate they will become.
• Suggestions will automatically refresh peri odically to provide updated content for
each profile.
• You can also provide feedback on whether a suggestion is helpful by pressing and
holding on it. This can help the app grow smarter over time.
• To change the notifications behavior for Smart Shortcuts:
1. Select MENU on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Suggestion Settings .
3. Select an option.
• All data used for Smart Shortcuts can be erased by a Factory Data Reset.
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1Smart Shortcuts
The app also supports different profiles for each user,
with customized learning for each profile. The app
will also learn to associate a profile to a user over time
based on key fob and connected phone data.
Smart Shortcuts Screen Shortcut Suggestion
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmart Shortcuts
Features
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Smart Shortcuts .
3. Select a shortcut to take the action
suggested.
• Call Suggestions: When selected, a call to the cont act or number suggested will
be placed and shown in the B-zone. Base d on your calling patterns, contacts will
be suggested for you to call.
u Connect your smartphone through Bluetooth® to get contact suggestions.
u Call suggestions will not be displayed when you are connected to Apple
Carplay.
• Navigation Suggestions
*: When selected, a route will be started to the
suggested destination and the embedded navigation app will open.
u When a long route is set in your navigation system, you can receive
recommendations for gas stations an d places to stop at along the way.
u The places you frequently navigate to while using the embedded navigation
system will be suggested as shortcuts.
u Save your home location in the embedded navigation app to have a shortcut
suggestion for it when you’re away from home.
■How to Use1How to Use
You can change the profile by selecting on the top
of the Smart Shortcuts screen.
You can customize the foll owing items by selecting
MENU on the top of the Smart Shortcuts screen.
•Profiles : Create, change, a nd manage profiles.•View App Walkthrough : View the Smart
Shortcuts walkthrough.
•Suggestion Settings : Change where suggestions
can appear.
To create a profile:
1. Select MENU on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Profiles .
3. Select Manage Profiles .
4. Select + Add New Profile .
5. Enter name for your profile.
6. Click on the A-zone touchpad to confirm.
To change a profile:
1. Select MENU on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Profiles .
3. Select Change Current Profile .
4. Select a profile from the list. u
A new profile has been created and the Smart
App will automatically sw itch to that profile.
u The change to the selected profile has been
made.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAlexa Built-In
Features
Alexa Built-In
You can talk to Amazon Alexa through the audio system. With Alexa, you can:
• Stream audio
• Navigate to plac es (If available)
• Call Alexa contacts
• And more with supported Alexa skills
Once you sign into Alexa through the audio
system, you can use Alexa without opening
the app.
You can trigger Alexa by doing any of the following:
• Say the wake word “ Alexa” from anywhere in the audio system.
• Press the (talk) button on the steering wheel.
• Select the Alexa icon from inside the app.
■Using Alexa
1Alexa Built-In
Support Resources
For more information or client support:
•Call Acura Client Re lations at 1-800-382-2238.
•Go to https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/
customer/contact-us .
1Using Alexa
Troubleshooting Tips:
•Make sure you are connected to your phone via
either Wi-Fi Hotspot or AT&T Vehicle Data Plan.
•If using an AT&T Vehicle Data Plan, confirm that
your subscription is active.
•Make sure you are logged into your Amazon
account.
Deleting Your Alexa Settings from the Vehicle
For your privacy and securi ty, if you transfer the
vehicle to a third party, re set all vehicle settings to
default and delete all personal data. Also, remove the
vehicle from the list of de vices in your phone’s Alexa
app. 2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 372
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