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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display 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. 272
■Navigation
1Average fuel economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 302
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. 302
2 To Change Head-Up Display Content P. 114
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all
apps.
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 204
USB Ports ......................................... 205
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 206
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 207
Audio Remote Controls .................... 208
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 210
True Touchpad Interface .................. 211
Audio/Information Screen ................ 214
System Updates ............................... 227
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 233
Display Setup ................................... 234 Voice Control Operation .................. 235
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 238
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 242
Playing an iPod ................................ 255
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 258
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 261
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 264
AT&T Hotspot .................................. 266
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 267
Apple CarPlay .................................. 268
Android Auto................................... 272
Audio Error Messages ...................... 276 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 279
Customized Features ........................ 302
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 326
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 329
AcuraLink® ........................................ 358
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
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.
The USB port (2.5A) is only for charging
devices.
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 of power. It does
not output 2.5A 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.
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have connected a music player to
the port.
USB charge
USB Port (2.5A)
USB Port (2.5A)
USB Port (2.5A)
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
■Settings
Enters the customizing menu screen.
2 Customized Features P. 302
■Apple CarPlay
Displays the Apple CarPlay screen.
2Apple CarPlay P. 268
■Android Auto
Displays the Android Auto screen.
2Android Auto P. 272
■System Updates
Updates the software version of the audio system.
2 System Updates P. 227
■Messages
Displays the text message screen.
2 Text Message P. 347
■AT&T HotSpot
Displays the AT&T Hotspot screen.
2AT&T Hotspot P. 266
■AcuraLink
Displays the AcuraLink screen.
2 AcuraLink ® P. 358
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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. 268
2 Android Auto P. 272
Models without navigation systemNow Playing Audi–
Navigation*1
Clock
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
FeaturesWhen the (talk) button is pressed, the
voice control sc reen 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
Voicemail
• Call voicemail
• Dial voicemail
• Check voicemail
• Check mailbox
Contact by voice
• Call
• Call on his/her
please
• Make a call to
• Make a call to on
her/his
■Phone CommandsThe system only recognizes contact names
stored in the phonebook of your phone.
Phone commands are not available if using
Apple CarPlay.
■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
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 uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the USB port
(2.5A), you can use the audio/informatio n screen, instead of the iPhone display,
to make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
2 USB Ports P. 205
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
While connected to Apple CarPlay, calls are only
made through Apple CarPlay. If you want to make a
call with Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple
CarPlay off. 2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 270
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 335
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Apple CarPlay Icon
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