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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Roll up or down:
To cycle through the 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 favorite 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.
*1 : Model with head-up display
1Audio Remote Controls
You can customize the items on the multi-
information display 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 be ing operated on the multi-
information display or head-up display
*.•Mode selection by pressing APPS button
•Navigation*1
•Phone
•Select Driving View*1
•Customize Apps
Navigation*1
Phone
Audio Modes (FM Radio, USB
Audio , etc.)
Select Driving View*1
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.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 389
■FM Radio/AM Radio/SiriusXM /USB Audio/Bluetooth Audio
Displays the audio information for each.
■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. 269
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 handwriting input feature by using the A-zone touchpad when
searching for various audio system items (e.g., music, navigation route, 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 on the A-zone t ouchpad to delete a letter
or a number.
Input a space
Swipe right on the A-zone touchpad to input a space.
You can input lett ers or numbers by using the on-
screen keyboard. Select KEYBOARD on the upper
right of the screen.
When you return to the handwriting i nput screen,
select HANDWRITING .
You can input lett ers or numbers by using voice
control operation. Select the icon on the 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 and navigation* contents on the multi-
information display 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 .
3. Move 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
multi-information display or the head-up
display
*.
■Customizing the Meter or Head-Up Display*
On Multi-Information Display
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 based 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.
2Defaulting All the Settings P. 385
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 contact 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 and 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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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 music
• Check the weather
• Answer questions
• Control smart home devices
• And more with supported Alexa skills
Once you sign into Alexa in the vehicle, 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) butt on 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/alexasupport .
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.
•If Alexa Built-in is us ing your phone’s Wi-Fi
Network, connecting CarP lay/Android Auto by
wireless will disable Alexa Built-In. To enable Alexa
Built-In and Carplay or A ndroid Auto at the same
time, connect your phone with an Apple or
Android OEM cable.
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. 385
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the (tal k) and (back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• The system recognizes natural language and accepts free-form voice commands.
An example of voice commands:
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•Close the windows and panoramic roof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, the system beeps and
the display changes to the voice recognition screen.
Press the (home) button, (back) button on
the True Touchpad Interface or APPS button on the
steering wheel to cancel a voice recognition function.
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