2023 ACURA TLX USB port

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P46)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P51)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P189)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P206)
❚Hood Release Handle (P534)
❚Glove Box (P182)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P46)
❚USB Port (P205)
❚Wireless Charger* (P190)
❚Dynamic Mode Switch (P390)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P381)
❚Front Passenger’s Knee Airbag
(P51)
❚Power Window Switches (P142)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P166)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P134)
❚Rearview Mirror (P165)
❚Memory Buttons (P163)
❚SET Button (P163)
❚Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes (P625)
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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
TM................................ 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 uSystem Updates
Features
■Download the up date files from the server
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select via USB .
u A notification appears on the screen.
4. Connect a USB device into the USB port
(2.5A).
u The inventory data is copied into the USB
device.
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5.Remove the USB device from the USB port.
6. Connect the USB device into your
computer, and then do wnload the update
files.
u Follow the link to do wnload the required
software update files. Refer to
https://usb.acura.com for instructions.
■How to Update with a USB Device1How to Update with a USB Device
A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space
or more is recommended.
Be sure to delete any pr evious inventory or update
files from the USB device before starting the USB
update process.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSystem Updates
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Features
■Update the audio system
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select via USB .
u A notification appears on the screen.
4. Connect the USB device with the update
files into the USB port.
u A notification appears on the screen.
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5.Select Install Now or Install while
Vehicle OFF .
u A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful when Install
Now is selected.
u When you select Install while Vehicle
OFF go to step 6.
6. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
u A notification appears on the screen. If
you select Postpone Update , the
update is postponed.
7. Exit from your vehicle.
u The system will start the firmware
update.
u A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful at the next time
you set the power mode to ON.
1Update the audio system
The system may stop the firmware update when
battery is low on power, even when you selected
Install while Vehicle OFF .
If you want to install the updated data, recharge the
battery or select Install Now.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
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Features
Playing an iPod
Using your USB connector, connect the iP od to the USB port (2.5A), then select
the USB mode.
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Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the
current song.
SOUND
Select to display the sound
settings.
Music Library
Select to display the music
search screen.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to
change songs.
Select and hold to move
rapidly within a song.
Shuffle Icon
Select to change a play mode
in album shuffle or shuffle all
songs.
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 songs.
Press and hold to move rapidly within
a song.
Play/Pause Icon
Album Art Current Song Information
Select to display the
play list
screen.
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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.
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*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

play
list screen.
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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, vi ew maps (navigation), and access messages.
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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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