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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■Average fuel economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. Wh en a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
■Instant fuel economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
■Range
Shows the estimated distance you can trave l on the remaining fuel. This estimated
distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
■Compass
Shows the compass screen.
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system or Android Auto, turn-
by-turn directions to your destination appear.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
2 Android Auto P. 327
■Navigation
1Average fuel economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 359
1Navigation
You can cancel the drivin g guidance by pressing and
holding the right selector wheel.
A confirmation screen appe ars when Apple CarPlay
navigation route is active.
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn
display come on or not dur ing the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 359
2 To Change Head-Up Display Content P. 150
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all
apps.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 254
USB Ports ......................................... 255
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 257
Audio Remote Controls .................... 258
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 260
True Touchpad Interface .................. 261
Audio/Information Screen ................ 264
Smart Shortcuts ............................... 278
System Updates ............................... 281
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 287
Display Setup ................................... 288 Alexa Built-In ................................... 289
Voice Control Operation .................. 290
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 293
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 297
Playing an iPod ................................ 310
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 313
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 316
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 319
AT&T Hotspot .................................. 321
Apple CarPlay .................................. 322
Android Auto................................... 327
Audio Error Messages ...................... 332 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 336
Customized Features ........................ 359
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 386
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 389
AcuraLink® ........................................ 419
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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 in 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.
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 in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
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Features
■Settings
Enters the customizing menu screen.
2 Customized Features P. 359
■Apple CarPlay
Displays the Apple CarPlay screen.
2Apple CarPlay P. 322
■Android Auto
Displays the Android Auto screen.
2Android Auto P. 327
■System Updates
Updates the software version of the audio system.
2 System Updates P. 281
■Messages
Displays the text message screen.
2 Text Message P. 407
■AT&T HotSpot
Displays the AT&T Hotspot screen.
2AT&T Hotspot P. 321
■AcuraLink
Displays the AcuraLink screen.
2 AcuraLink ® P. 419
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
You can see the audio, HFL information, navigation mini map*, and clock
information on the B-zone using the B-zone touchpad.
■Switching the card
Swipe up or down on the B-zone touchpad to cycle through the following screen.
■B-Zone1 B-Zone
SiriusXM ® radio service notifications are displayed in
the B-zone.
B-Zone
1 Switching the card
The card in the B-zone wi ll change depending on the
screen displayed in the A-zone.
*1: Appears only when you set a destination on the
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto navigation function.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 322
2 Android Auto P. 327
Models without navigation systemNow Playing Audio
Navigation*1
Clock
* Not available on all models
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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 switch to that profile.
u The change to the selected profile has been
made.
* Not available on all models
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FeaturesWhen the (talk) button is pressed, the
voice control screen appears.
For a complete list of commands, say “Help”
after the beep.
The system accepts free-form voice
commands.
See the following examples for
recommended voice commands.
■Voice Recognition Screen
These commands can only be used when a
phone is connected.
■Phone Commands
Dial by number
• Call
• Dial please
• Phone
Redial
• Redial
• Redial last number
• Call last number
Contact by voice
• Call
• Call on his/her
please
• Make a call to
• Make a call to on
her/his
The system only recognizes contact names
stored in the phonebook of your phone.
Phone commands are not available if using
Apple CarPlay.
■Phone Commands
■FM Commands
• Play FM radio
• Tune to <87.7-107.9> FM
• I want to listen to FM <87.7-107.9>
• Play FM <87.7-107.9>
■AM Commands
• Play AM radio
• Tune to <530-1710> AM
• I want to listen to AM <530-1710>
• Play AM <530-1710>
■Audio Commands
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Features
■Sirius XM Commands
• Play XM radio
• Play XM
• Listen to on XM
• Play XM Channel
• Tune to
• Listen to on the
satellite radio
■USB Commands
• Play USB
• Play iPod
• Play genre
• Play
• Play
• Play
• Play
■Bluetooth ® Audio Commands
• Play Bluetooth
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
•Help
• Cancel
• Repeat
Help provides guidan ce for the current
screen.
You can search for the desired item on each
search screen with your voice.
• Next Page
• Previous Page
• Back
• Go to
• Select
*1: Models with navigation system
■Navigation Commands*1
■Standard Commands
■Letter Input Commands
■List Commands
2 Alexa Built-In P. 289
2 Apple CarPlay P. 322
2 Android Auto P. 327
■Amazon Alexa Commands
■Apple CarPlay Commands
■Android Auto Commands
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