Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 16

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Audio System Basic Operation

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Playing a CD

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Features

You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a track or file.

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Scan

Select SCAN to provides 10-second sampling 
of each tracks/files.

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Random/Repeat

Select repeat or random icon repeatedly until 
a desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

To turn off scan, select Stop Scan.
To turn off random/repeat, select repeat or random icon repeatedly.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
SCAN
Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides a 10-
second sampling of the first file in each of the main 
folders.
Scan Tracks (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides a 10-second 
sampling of all files in the current folder in MP3, 
WMA, or AAC.

Repeat

Random

(repeat off): Repeat mode to off.

(repeat track): Repeats the current track/file.

(repeat folder) (MP3/WMA/AAC): Repeats all 
files in the current folder.

(random off): Random mode to off.

(random in folder) (MP3/WMA/AAC): Plays 
all files in the current folder in random order.

(random all tracks): Plays all tracks/files in 
random order.

Random Icon

Repeat Icon

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Playing an iPod

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Features

Playing an iPod

Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then select the iPod 
mode.

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Skip/Seek Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change songs.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a song.

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Audio Menu
Select to display the menu items.

Source
Select to change an audio source.

 (Information) Icon

Select to displays the current song 
details.
Select 

 to displays the previous 

screen.

Browse
Select to displays the music search 
list screen.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Repeat Icon
Select to repeats the current song.

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 (Play/Pause) Icon

Select to pause or play a song.

Shuffle Icon
Select to change a play mode in 
album shuffle or shuffle all songs.

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Playing an iPod

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Features

1. Select Browse.
2. Select the items on that menu.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

Available operating functions vary on models and/or 
versions. Some functions may not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display

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2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 268

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Playing an iPod

Features

You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a song.

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Shuffle/Repeat

Select shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly until a 
desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

To turn off the shuffle or repeat, select shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Repeat

Shuffle

*1: Not available on all iPod.

(repeat off)

*1

: Repeat mode to off.

(repeat song): Repeats the current song.

(repeat all): Repeats the all songs.

(shuffle off): shuffle mode to off.

(shuffle all songs): Plays all available songs in 
a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, 
songs, genres, or composers) in random 
order.
(shuffle albums): Plays all available albums in 
a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, 
songs, genres, or composers) in random 
order.

Shuffle Icon

Repeat Icon

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Playing Pandora®

Features

Playing Pandora®

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from the Pandora® app on a 
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using 
your USB cable to the USB port.

2 Phone Setup P. 325
2 USB Port P. 215

U.S. models

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Playing Pandora®

Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade 
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora 
is currently available exclusively in the United States.

To find out if your phone is compatible with this 
feature, visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 
1-888-528-7876.

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Audio Menu
Select to display the menu items.

Source
Select to change an audio source.

 (Information) Icon

Select to displays the current track 
details.
Select 

 to displays the previous 

screen.

Stations
Select to displays the station list 
screen.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a track.

Skip Icon
Select to skip a track.

Play/Pause Icon
Select to pause or play a track.

Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station.

Bookmark Track Icon
Bookmarks the current track.

Bookmark Artist Icon
Bookmarks the current artist.

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Playing Pandora®

Features

1. Select Stations.
2. Select a item to select a track.

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Create Station

You can create a station by Genre, Current 
Track or Current Artist.
1. Select Stations.
2. Select Create Station.
3. Select the item you want to create a station.

You can also create a station by the following 
procedure.
1. Select track name or artist name.
2. Select Yes.

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Select the connecting method

If the two devices that install Pandora app are connected via the USB and Bluetooth® 
connection separately, you can select the USB or Bluetooth® connection to use the 
Pandora®.

1. Select the PANDORA on the source list screen.
2. Select USB or Bluetooth.

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How to Select a Track from the Stations List

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Playing Pandora®

Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service that 
selects music based on an artist, track, or genre a user 
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.

To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app 
must first be installed on your phone. Visit 
www.pandora.com. for more information.

If you cannot operate Pandora® through the audio 
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth® 
Audio. Make sure Pandora® mode on your audio 
system is selected.

Available operating functions vary on software 
versions. Some functions may not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display

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There are restrictions on the number of tracks you 
can skip or dislike in a given hour.

If your phone is connected to Android Auto, 
Pandora® is only available through the Android Auto 
interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check 
compatibility.

Select track or artist name.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, 
WMA, or AAC

*1

 format.

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.

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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Skip/Seek Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a file.

Audio Menu
Select to display the menu items.

Source
Select to change an audio source.

 (Information) Icon

Select to displays the current file 
details.
Select 

 to displays the previous 

screen.

Search
Select to displays the music search 
list screen.

Folder Up/Down Icons
Select 

 to 

 skip to the next 

folder, and to skip to the beginning 
of the previous folder.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Repeat Icon
Select to repeats the current file.

SCAN Icon
Select to provides 10-second sampling of each files.

Random Icon
Select to plays all files in random 
order.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

1. Select Search.
2. Select a folder.

3. Select a file.

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How to Select a File from the Music Search List

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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Files in WMA/AAC format protected by digital rights 
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system skips to the next file.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display

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2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 268

Folder Selection

File Selection

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.

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Scan

Select SCAN to provide a 10-second sampling 
of each file.

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Random/Repeat

Select repeat or random icon repeatedly until 
a desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

To turn off scan, select Stop Scan.
To turn off random or repeat, select repeat or random icon repeatedly.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
SCAN
Scan Folders: Provides a 10-second sampling of the 
first file in each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks: Provides a 10-second sampling of all 
files in the current folder.

Repeat

Random

(repeat off): Repeat mode to off.

(repeat track): Repeats the current file.

(repeat folder): Repeats all files in the current 
folder.

(random off): Random mode to off.

(random in folder): Plays all files in the 
current folder in random order.

(random all tracks): Plays all files in random 
order.

Random Icon

Repeat Icon

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Playing 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.

2 Phone Setup P. 325

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:

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U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.

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Canada: For more information on smartphone 
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data 
device functions while driving.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, 
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.

Some functions may not be available on some 
devices.

If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or 
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is 
unavailable. However, a second previously paired 
phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting 
Connect to Audio from the Edit Bluetooth 
Device.

2 Phone Setup P. 325

Source
Select to change an audio 
source.

VOL/

 (Volume/

Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio 
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the 
volume.

 (Information) Icon

Select to displays the 
current file details.
Select 

 to displays 

the previous screen.

Skip/Seek Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change files.

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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Play Icon

Pause Icon

Browse
Select to displays 
the track list screen.

Audio Menu
Select to display 
the menu items.

Folder Up/Down Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change 

folders.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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Features

1. Make sure that your phone is paired and 

connected to HFL.

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.

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To pause or resume a file

Select the play icon or pause icon.

1. Select Browse.
2. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.

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The selection begins playing.

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

To play the audio files, you may need to operate your 
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating 
instructions.

The pause function may not be available on some 
phones.

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing 
from your phone. This function may not be available 
on some phones.

Play Icon

Pause Icon

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Searching for Music

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Searching for Music

Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, 
some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

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Siri Eyes Free

Features

Siri Eyes Free

You can talk to Siri using the Talk button on the steering wheel when your 
compatible iPhone is paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.

2 Phone Setup P. 325

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Using Siri Eyes Free

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Siri Eyes Free

Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Check Apple Inc. website for features available for 
Siri.

We recommend against using Siri other than in Siri 
Eyes Free while operating a vehicle.

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Using Siri Eyes Free

Some commands work only on specific phone 
features or apps.

 (Hang-up/back) button:

Press to deactivate Siri.

 (Talk) button:

Press and hold until the display 
changes as shown.

While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same. 
No feedback or commands 
appear.

Appears when Siri is 
activated in Siri Eyes 
Free

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Apple CarPlay

Features

Apple CarPlay

If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the 2.5A USB 
port, you can use the information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a 
phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.

2 USB Port P. 215

*1:The operation methods may differ from your connected iPhone.

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Apple CarPlay Menu

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Apple CarPlay

Only iPhone 5 or newer versions 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.

To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the 
2.5A USB port.

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To directly access the Apple CarPlay phone function, 
press the PHONE button. 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 or detach 
the USB cable from your iPhone.

2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 260

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. 325

For details on countries and regions where Apple 
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining 
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.

Go back to the previous 
screen of this audio system.

Information Screen

Apple CarPlay menu screen

Go back to the Apple CarPlay menu screen

SMARTPHONE Button
Press to display the Apple CarPlay menu screen.

Interface Dial (ENTER/MENU Button)

*1

Move the interface dial to select the item.
Press 

 to enter the item.

BACK Button

*1

Press to go back to the previous display.

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Apple CarPlay

Features

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Phone

Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.

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Messages

Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.

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Music

Play music stored on your iPhone.

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Maps

Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your 
iPhone.

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Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements & 
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requires a compatible iPhone with an 
active cellular connection and data plan. Your 
carrier’s rate plans will apply.

Changes in operating systems, hardware, software, 
and other technology integral to providing Apple 
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised 
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or 
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services. 
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or 
guarantee of future Apple CarPlay performance or 
functionality.

It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are 
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple 
homepage for information on compatible apps.

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Apple CarPlay

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Features

After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the 2.5A USB port, use the 
following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the 
transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed, 
and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need 
to consent to the sharing of this information on the information screen.

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Enabling Apple CarPlay

Enable Once: Allows only once. (Prompt 
shows again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt 
does not show again.)
Cancel: Does not allow this consent.

You may change the consent settings under 
the Smartphone Settings menu.

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

You can also use the method below to set up Apple 
CarPlay:
Press the SETTINGSSelect Smartphone 
SettingsApple CarPlay Device List

Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information 
transmitted to/from your iPhone by Apple CarPlay is 
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and 
Apple’s Privacy Policy.

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Apple CarPlay

Features

Press and hold the talk button to activate Siri.

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Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

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Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

Below are examples of questions and commands for 
Siri.

•

What movies are playing today?

•

Call dad at work.

•

What song is this?

•

How’s the weather tomorrow?

•

Read my latest email.

•

Find a table for four tonight in Chicago.

For more information, please visit 
www.apple.com/ios/siri.

 (Talk) button:

Press and hold to activate Siri.
Press again to deactivate Siri.

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