Acura ILX (2021 year). Manual in english - page 17

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Apple CarPlay

Features

Apple CarPlay

If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the 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.

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USB Port

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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 
USB port.

2

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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.

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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.

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Phone Setup

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

* Not available on all models

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Apple CarPlay

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Features

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

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Apple CarPlay Menu

Go back to the previous 

screen of this audio system.

Information Screen

Apple CarPlay menu screen

: Go back to the Apple CarPlay 

Dashboard 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 and rotate 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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Features

•

Phone

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

•

Messages

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

•

Music

Play music stored on your iPhone.

•

Maps

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

Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple Maps) can give 
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior 
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are 
currently using will direct you to your destination.

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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

Features

After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the 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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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.

 (Hang-up/back) button:

Press to deactivate Siri.

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Android Auto

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Android Auto

When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port, Android 
Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the 
information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), Google Play 
Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a tutorial will 
appear on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tutorial while safely parked before using 
Android Auto.

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USB Port

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Auto Pairing Connection

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Android Auto

Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are 
compatible with Android Auto.

Bluetooth

 A2DP cannot be used with Android Auto 

phone.

To use Android Auto on a smartphone with Android 
9.0 (Pie) or earlier, you need to download the 
Android Auto app from Google Play to your 
smartphone.

Park in a safe place before connecting your Android 
phone to Android Auto and when launching any 
compatible apps.

To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the 
USB port.

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USB Port

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When your Android phone is connected to Android 
Auto, it is not possible to use the 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio. 

However, other previously paired phones can stream 
audio via 

Bluetooth

®

 while Android Auto is 

connected.

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Phone Setup

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* Not available on all models

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Features

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

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Android Auto Menu

1

Android Auto

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

Screens may differ depending on the version of the 
Android Auto app you are using.

Android Auto Operating Requirements & 
Limitations

Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone 
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 Android 
Auto functionality, as well as new or revised 
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or 
cessation of Android Auto functionality and services. 
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or 
guarantee of future Android Auto performance or 
functionality.

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

Information Screen

Android Auto menu screen

SMARTPHONE

 Button

Press to display the Android Auto menu screen.

Interface Dial (

ENTER/MENU

 Button)

*1

Move and rotate 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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Android Auto

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Features

•

Maps

Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your 
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard 
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other 
inputs.

Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android Auto) can give 
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior 
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are 
currently using will direct you to your destination.
The information screen shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your 
destination.

•

Phone

Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.

•

Exit

Select the 

Exit

 icon to go back to the home screen.

•

Operate Android Auto with your voice.

•

You can check Android notifications.

•

 (Android Auto Home)

Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that appear 
just when they’re needed.

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Features

When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port, Android Auto is 
automatically initiated.

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Enabling Android Auto

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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Auto Pairing Connection

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Enabling Android Auto

Only initialize Android Auto when you are safely 
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone, 
you will need to set up your phone so that auto 
pairing is possible. Refer to the instruction manual 
that came with your phone.

You can use the method below to change Android 
Auto settings after you have completed the initial 
setup:
Press the SETTINGS



Select Smartphone 

Settings



Android Auto Device List

Use of user and vehicle information

The use and handling of user and vehicle information 
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is 
governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

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Android Auto

Features

Press and hold the talk button to operate Android Auto with your voice.

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Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

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Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

Below are examples of commands you can give with 
voice recognition:

•

Reply to text.

•

Call my wife.

•

Navigate to Acura.

•

Play my music.

•

Send a text message to my wife.

•

Call flower shop.

For more information, please refer to the Android 
Auto homepage.

 (Talk) button:

Press and hold to operate Android Auto 

with your voice.
Press to deactivate voice recognition.

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Audio Error Messages

CD Player

If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.

*1:Models with one display
*2:Models with two displays

Error Message

Cause

Solution

Unplayable File

*1

Track/file format not supported

●

Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file 
plays automatically.

This function is not available 
because the system has 
encountered a file error or a 
DRM protected file.

*2

Bad Disc
Please check owners manual
Push Eject

*1

Mechanical error

●

Press the 

 (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the 

error message is cleared.

●

Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the 
disc again.

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●

If the error message reappears, press the 

 button, and pull out 

the disc.

●

Insert a different disc.
If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc.

●

If the error message repeats, or the disc cannot be removed, 
contact a dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

This is a bad disc. Please see 
your owner’s manual for 
more details. Push Eject.

*2

Mecha Error

Bad Disc
Please check owners 
manual

*1

Servo error

This is a bad disc. Please see 
your owner’s manual for 
more details.

*2

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CD Player

Features

*1:Models with one display
*2:Models with two displays

Error Message

Cause

Solution

Check Disc

*1

Disc error

●

Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.

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Check the disc

*2

Heat Error

*2

High temperature

●

Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until 
the error message is cleared.

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio

Features

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio

If an error occurs while playing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio, you may see the 
following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.

Error Message

Solution

HDD access error.
Please consult your dealer.

—

The navigation system temperature is too high. For 
protection, the system will shut off until it cools down.

Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until 
the error message is cleared.

The navigation system atmospheric pressure is too low. For 
protection, the system will shut off until the pressure returns 
to safe levels.

The navigation system has difficulty reading the HDD when the 
atmospheric pressure is too low. The navigation system starts up 
automatically when the atmospheric pressure returns to safe 
levels.

Unplayable File

Appears when a file format not supported. Current track will be 
skipped. The next supported track plays automatically.

There is no data available.

Appears when the HDD is empty or there are no available files in 
the HDD.

This function is not available during CD recording while the 
CD is recording to the HDD.

Appears when no available function is selected while the CD is 
recording to the HDD.

Generating voice recognition commands. Please try again 
later.

Appears when no available function is selected while the 
dictionary of the Song By Voice

TM

 recognition function is 

generated.

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Features

iPod/USB Flash Drive

If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following 
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.

*1:Models with one display
*2:Models with two displays

Error Message

Solution

USB Error

*1

Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit

*1

 or audio unit

*2

. Check if the device is 

compatible with the USB adapter unit

*1

 or audio unit

*2

.

Communication error 
detected. When safe, please 
reconnect your device.

*2

Bad USB Device
Please check owners 
manual.

*1

Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system 
off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.

This USB device is 
incompatible. Please see 
your owner’s manual for 
more details.

*2

No Song

*1

Appears when the iPod is empty. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.

Unsupported Ver

*1

Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is connected, 
update the iPod software to the newer version.

This version of iOS is not 
supported.

*2

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iPod/USB Flash Drive

Features

*1:Models with one display
*2:Models with two displays

Error Message

Solution

Retry Connection

*1

Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.

There is an authentication 
error. When safe, please 
reconnect your device.

*2

Unplayable File

*1

Appears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error message 
appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next song.

This function is not available 
because the system has 
encountered a file error or a 
DRM protected file.

*2

Appears when you select the grayed-out option on the screen while displaying the DRM or an 
unsupported format file.

No Data

*1

Appears when the iPod is empty.

Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash 
drive.

Check that compatible files are stored on the device.

There is no data detected. 
When safe, please check 
your device and try again.

*2

iPod

*2

USB flash drive

iPod

*2

 and USB flash drive

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*2:Models with two displays

Error Message

Solution

Unsupported

Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is 
connected, reconnect the device.

USB hubs are not supported. 
To listen to audio, directly 
connect device to USB port.

*2

Appears when the USB device is connected via the USB hubs. Disconnect the USB hubs and directly 
connect the device to the USB port.