Acura TLX (2021 year). Manual in english - page 16

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Playing an iPod

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Features

Playing an iPod

Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port 

 (2.5A), then select 

the USB mode.

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USB Ports

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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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Features

1.

Select 

Music Library

.

2.

Select a search category (e.g., Artists, 
Albums, etc.).

3.

Continue making selections until you find 
the song of your choice.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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Playing an iPod

Available operating functions vary on models 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 audio/information screen.

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If you operate the music app on your iPhone/iPod 
while the phone is connected to the audio system, 
you may no longer be able to operate the same app 
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the device if necessary.

Select 

SEARCH LIST

, then trace the letters and/or 

numbers of the song on the A-zone touchpad. When 

KEYBOARD

 is selected, the on-screen keyboard 

appears.

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Playing an iPod

Features

You can change the playback mode for a song.

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Shuffle/Repeat

Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon 
until you find a play mode option of your 
preference. 

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Shuffle

Repeat

*1: A play mode icon glows when selected.

(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.

(repeat off): Repeat mode to off.

(repeat song): Repeats the current song.

(repeat all): Repeats the all songs in 
current playlist.

*1

*1

*1

Shuffle Icon

Repeat Icon

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

Playing a USB Flash Drive

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

*1

, etc.

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Playable audio file

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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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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

1.

Select 

Music Library

.

2.

Select a search category (e.g., Artists, 
Albums, etc.).

3.

Continue making selections until you find 
the file of your choice.

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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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WMA files protected by digital rights management 
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system skips to the next file.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.

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Select 

SEARCH

 or 

SEARCH LIST

, then trace the 

letters and/or numbers of the song on the A-zone 
touchpad. When 

KEYBOARD

 is selected, the on-

screen keyboard appears.

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Features

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

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Random/Repeat

Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon 
until you find a play mode option of your 
preference.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Random

Repeat

*1: A play mode icon glows when selected.

(random off): Random mode to off.

(random in folder): Plays all files in 
current playlist.

(repeat file): Repeats the current file.

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

*1

*1

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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.

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Phone Setup

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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:

•

U.S.: Visit 

www.handsfreelink.com/Acura 

or call 1-

888-528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone 
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.

It may be illegal to perform some data device 
functions while driving.

Random Icon

Select to play all files in the current 

folder in random order.

Music Library

Select to display the music search 

screen.

Track Icons

Select 

 or 

 to change tracks.

Select and hold to move rapidly 

within a track.

Repeat Icon

Select to repeat the current file.

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 tracks.

Press and hold to move rapidly within 

a track.

Play/Pause Icon

MENU

Select to display the menu items.

Bluetooth

®

 Indicator

Appears when your phone is 

connected to HFL.

Current Track Information

Select to display the play list screen.

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Bluetooth

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 Audio

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Features

1.

Make sure that your phone is paired and 
connected to the system.

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Phone Setup

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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/pause icon.

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To Play 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio Files

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To Play 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio Files

Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time. 
When there are more than two paired phones in the 
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is 
automatically connected. 

Different devices can be connected 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 connected via Apple CarPlay or 
Android Auto, 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio from that phone 

will be unavailable. However, you can have a second 
previously paired phone stream 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio by 

selecting 

 from the 

Bluetooth

®

 device list.

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To play the audio files, you 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

.

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Phone Setup

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Playing 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

Features

1.

Select 

Music Library

.

2.

Select a search category (e.g., Albums).

3.

Select an item.

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The selection begins playing.

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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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Wi-Fi Connection

Features

Wi-Fi Connection

You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi on the audio/
information screen. If your phone has wireless hotspot capabilities, the system can 
be tethered to the phone. Use the following steps to setup.

1.

Press the 

 (home) button.

2.

Select 

Settings

.

3.

Select 

Connections

.

4.

Select 

Wi-Fi

.

5.

Select 

Change Mode

.

6.

Select 

Network

.

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Select the access point you want to 
connect to the system.

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When you change the mode from 

Hotspot

 to 

Network

, a pop-up 

appears, then select 

Confirm

.

7.

Select 

Connect

.

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Enter a password for the access point.

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When the connection is successful, 

Connected

 is displayed on the list.

8.

Press the 

 (home) button to go back to 

the home screen.

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot

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Wi-Fi Connection

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi 
Alliance

®

.

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Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot

You cannot go through the setting procedure while a 
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the audio 
system in Wi-Fi mode.

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and 
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data 
subscription package.

Check your phone manual to find out if the phone 
has Wi-Fi connectivity.

You can confirm whether Wi-Fi connection is on or 
off with the 

 icon on the system status area. 

Transmission speed and others will not be displayed 
on this screen.

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In case of Wi-Fi connection with your phone, make 
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is in access point 
(tethering) mode.

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Wi-Fi Connection

Features

Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.

You can set the network as a Wi-Fi Hotspot of this audio system.
Use the following steps to setup.

1.

Press the 

 (home) button.

2.

Select 

Settings

.

3.

Select 

Connections

.

4.

Select 

Wi-Fi

.

5.

Select 

Change Mode

.

6.

Select 

Hotspot

.

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When you change the mode from 

Network

 to 

Hotspot

, a pop-up 

appears, then select 

Confirm

.

The following options are available for the setup.

•

Network SSID

: Set this network name.

•

Password

: Set password for require entering password when connecting Wi-Fi 

device to this network.

•

Connected Devices List

: Display the connected device list. Up to seven devices 

can be connected to this network.

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Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)

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Setting the Audio System as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

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Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)

You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-Fi 
connection again after you boot your phone.

iPhone users

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AT&T Hotspot

Features

AT&T Hotspot

If you have subscribed to AT&T hotspot services, your vehicle will provide data to 
connect your mobile devices to the Internet. You can use the AT&T Hotspot app to 
turn on/off vehicle data and monitor data usage left on your subscription.

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AT&T Hotspot Menu

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AT&T Hotspot

To use AT&T Hotspot services, your vehicle must be 
subscribed to a data plan. If your vehicle is not 
subscribed to a data plan, you can visit 

www.att.com/

acura

 to add vehicle data services.

Hotspot username and password can be changed in 
the 

Settings

 of the AT&T Hotspot app. 

Settings

 can 

not be accessed while driving. Park in a safe place to 
adjust Hotspot settings.

Alternatively, you can use your mobile hotspot to 
connect the vehicle and other mobile devices to the 
Internet.

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Wi-Fi Connection

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a

Hotspot Enable

Turn on/off AT&T Hotspot.

b

Data Usage Bar

Check the current status of your data plan. This Usage Bar will show your current 
plan and how much data remains on your plan. Subscription plans for AT&T 
Hotspot can be added/modified at 

www.att.com/acura

.

c

Plan Info

Shows your current AT&T subscription plan for the vehicle.

d

Settings

Shows the current username and password for vehicle Hotspot. 

Settings

 can be 

changed while the vehicle is not in motion.

e

Help

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Siri Eyes Free

Features

Siri Eyes Free

You can talk to Siri using to press and hold the 

 (Talk) button on the steering 

wheel when your iPhone is paired to the 

Bluetooth

®

 HandsFreeLink

®

 (HFL) system.

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Phone Setup

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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.

While driving we recommend only using Siri through 
the 

 button on the steering wheel (Siri Eyes Free).

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Using Siri Eyes Free

Some commands work only on specific phone 
features or apps.

Press the 

 (back) button on the True Touchpad 

Interface to deactivate siri.

 (Talk) Button

Press and hold until the display changes as shown.
Press again to deactivate Siri.

 (Back) Button

Press to deactivate Siri.

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 USB port 

 (2.5A), you can use the audio/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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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.

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.

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

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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.

Apple CarPlay Icon

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Apple CarPlay

Features

•

Phone

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

•

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 CarPlay) 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.

•

Messages

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

•

Acura

Select the Acura icon to go back to the home screen.

•

Go back to the Apple CarPlay menu screen.

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Apple CarPlay Menu

1

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.

Models with navigation system

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Features

After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the USB port 

 (2.5A), 

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 audio/information screen.

1.

Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.

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The confirmation screen will be displayed.

2.

Select 

Enable Apple CarPlay

.

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If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select 

Do Not Enable Apple 

CarPlay

.

You may change the consent settings under the 

Connections

 settings menu.

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

■

Enabling Apple CarPlay

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

You can also use the method below to set up Apple 
CarPlay:
Press the 

 (home) button 



 Select Settings 



 

Connections 



 Apple CarPlay 



 Select device 



 

Allow Apple CarPlay

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.