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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
You can change the playback mode for a song.
■Shuffle/Repeat
Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon
until you find a play mode option of your
preference.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Shuffle
Repeat
*1: A play mode icon glows when selected. (shuffle off): Shuffle mode to off.
(shuffle all songs): Plays all available
songs in a selected list in random order.
(repeat off): Repeat mode to off.
(repeat song): Repeats the current song.
(repeat all): Repeats the all songs in
current playlist.
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Shuffle Icon Repeat Icon
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays audio file s on a USB flash drive in either format
of MP3, WMA, AAC*1, etc.
2 Playable audio file P. 281
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port (2.5A), then select the USB mode.
2USB Ports P. 205
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current
file.
SOUND
Select to display the sound
settings.
Music Library
Select to display the music
search screen.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change
files.
Select and hold to move
rapidly within a file.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in the
current category in random
order.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio system on and
off. Turn to adjust the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Button
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a file.
Play/Pause Icon
Album Art Current File Information
Select to display the p l

ay
list screen.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
1. Select Music Library .
2. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Artists,
Albums, etc.).
3. Continue making selections until you find
the file of your choice.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 279
WMA files protected by di gital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 276
Select SEARCH or SEARCH LIST, then trace the
letters and/or numbers of the song on the A-zone
touchpad. When KEYBOARD is selected, the on-
screen keyboard appears.
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Features
You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.
■Random/Repeat
Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon
until you find a play mode option of your
preference.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Random
Repeat
*1: A play mode icon glows when selected. (random off): Random mode to off.
(random in folder): Plays all files in
current playlist.
(repeat file): Repeats the current file.
(repeat folder): Repeats all files in the
current folder.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 335
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For
a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
It may be illegal to perform some data device
functions while driving.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in the current
folder in random order. Music Library
Select to display the music search
screen.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Push to turn the au dio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Button
Press or to change tracks.
Press and hold to move rapidly within
a track.
Play/Pause Icon
MENU
Select to display the menu items.
Bluetooth® Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Current Track Information
Select to display the p
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ay list screen.
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system.
2 Phone Setup P. 335
2.Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To play or pause a file
Select the play/pause icon.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When more than one phone is paired to the vehicle,
the first paired phone the system finds is
automatically connected.
Different devices can be co nnected respectively to
Bluetooth ® hands-free phone and Bluetooth® Audio
functions.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there may be a delay before the system begins to play.
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
Some functions may not be available on some devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone
will be unavailable. Howe ver, you can have a second
previously paired phone stream Bluetooth® Audio by
selecting from the Bluetooth® device list.
2 Phone Setup P. 335
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
You can change the connected phone by selecting
MENU and Change Device.
2 Phone Setup P. 335
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
1. Select Music Library .
2. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■Searching for Music1Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
Features
Wi-Fi Connection
This vehicle is equipped with Wi-Fi connec tivity. You can connect to an external Wi-
Fi hotspot or communication device. In addition, the vehicle can be used by other
communication devices as a Wi-Fi hots pot via the telematics unit (TCU).
• Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot
• Use Wi-Fi inside the vehicle
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network.
u Select the access point you want to
connect to the system.
u When you change the mode from
Hotspot to Network, a pop-up
appears, then select Confirm.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for the access point.
u When the connection is successful,
Connected is displayed on the list.
8. Press the (home) button to go back to
the home screen.
■Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot
1Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance® .
1Connect the vehicle to a Wi-Fi hotspot
You cannot go through the setting procedure while
the vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the
audio system in Wi-Fi mode.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on the system status area.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen. 2 Status Area P. 223
In case of Wi-Fi connect ion with your phone, make
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi se tting is in access point
(tethering) mode.
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