Acura ILX (2018 year). Manual — part 11

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Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control

The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.

Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side control

dial.

3. Press the

(ON/OFF) button to cancel.

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Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes

Press the

(recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on

environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.

To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.

If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.

Pressing the

button switches the climate

control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.

Floor and
defroster
vents

Floor vents

Dashboard
and floor
vents

Dashboard
vents

(ON/OFF) Button

(Recirculation) Button

AUTO Button

A/C (Air Conditioning) Button

SYNC (Synchronization)
Button

/

(Fan Control)

Buttons

Driver’s Side Temperature
Control Dial

Passenger's Side
Temperature
Control Dial

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Pressing the

button turns the air

conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the

button again to turn off, the

system returns to the previous settings.

■

To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the

button.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.

1

To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

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You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger
side in synchronization mode.

1. Press the SYNC button.

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The system will switch to synchronization mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control dial.

Press the SYNC button or change the passenger’s side temperature setting to return
to dual mode.

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Synchronization Mode

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Synchronization Mode

When you press the

button, the system changes

to synchronization mode.

When the system is in dual mode, the driver side
temperature and the passenger side temperature can
be set separately.

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors

The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.

Sensor

Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features.

Audio System . . . . . . . . . 170

USB Adapter Cable

*

. . . . . . 171

Auxiliary Input Jack

*

. . . . . . 171

USB Port

*

. . . . . . . . . . 172

HDMI® Port

*

. . . . . . . . . 172

Audio System Theft Protection . . . 173
Audio Remote Controls. . . . . 174

Audio System Basic Operation . . 176

Audio/Information Screen . . . . 177
Playing AM/FM Radio . . . . . ... 183
Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . 185
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . 188

Models with one display

Playing Internet Radio . . . . . .. 191
Playing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . 193
Playing Bluetooth® Audio. . . . . 196

Audio System Basic Operation . . 198

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

. .. 199

Audio/Information Screen . . . . 205
Display Setup . . . . . . . . ... 210
Playing AM/FM Radio. . . . . ... 211
Playing SiriusXM® Radio . . . . ... 216
Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . 223
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . 226
Playing Internet Radio . . . . . .. 230

Models with two displays

Playing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . 233
Playing Bluetooth® Audio . . . . 236
Smartphone Navi Apps . . . . . 238
Siri Eyes Free. . . . . . . . . 239

Audio Error Messages . . . . . .. 240
General Information on the Audio System .. 246
Customized Features

*

. . . . . . ..263

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

*

. ..284

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. . . . 287

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. . . . 316

Models with one display

Models with two displays

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

About Your Audio System

The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service

*

. It can also

play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, and USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth® devices.

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

, or the remote controls on the steering

wheel.

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About Your Audio System

SiriusXM® Radio

*

is available on a subscription basis

only.
For more information on SiriusXM® Radio

*

, contact a

dealer.

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P. 246

SiriusXM® Radio

*

is available in the United States and

Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.

Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.

iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.

Remote Control

iPod

USB Flash

Drive

iPod

USB Flash

Drive

Models with one display

Models with two displays

* Not available on all models

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Auxiliary Input Jack

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Auxiliary Input Jack

*

Use the jack to connect standard audio devices.

1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the

input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.

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The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.

USB Adapter Cable

*

1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the

adapter cable.

2. Install the iPod USB connector or the USB

flash drive to the USB connector.

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Auxiliary Input Jack

*

To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.

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USB Adapter Cable

*

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.

•

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 your data before using
the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

* Not available on all models

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USB Port

*

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USB Port

*

1. Open the cover.
2. Install the iPod USB connector or the USB

flash drive to the USB port.

HDMI® Port

*

1. Open the cover.
2. Install the HDMI® cable to the HDMI® port.

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USB Port

*

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

We recommend using an extension cable with 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 your data before using
the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

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HDMI® Port

*

•

Do not leave the HDMI® connected device in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

* Not available on all models

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Audio System Theft Protection

The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen.

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Reactivating the audio system

1. Set the power mode to ON, and turn on the audio system.
2. Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.

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The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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

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Audio Remote Controls

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Audio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on
the multi-information display.

MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:

FM1 FM2 AM CD AUX

FM AM SiriusXM® CD USB/iPod
Bluetooth® Audio Pandora®

*

Aha

TM

AUX HDMI®

VOL (Volume) Button
Press : To Increase the volume.
Press : To decrease the volume.
CH (Channel) Button
• When listening to the radio

Press

(

+: To select the next preset radio station.

Press

(

-: To select the previous preset radio station.

Press and hold

(

+: To select the next strong station.

Press and hold

(

-: To select the previous strong station.

• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio

Press

(

+: To skip to the next song.

Press

(

-: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

• When listening to a CD, USB flash drive

Press and hold

(

+: To skip to the next folder.

Press and hold

(

-: To go back to the previous folder.

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Audio Remote Controls

Some mode appears only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.

Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be operated.

VOL Button

MODE Button

CH Button

Models with one display

Models with two displays

* Not available on all models

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• When listening to Pandora®

*

Press

(

+: To skip to the next song.

Press and hold

(

+: To select the next station.

Press and hold

(

-: To select the previous station.

* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.

Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.

Press

to switch between the normal and

extended display for some functions.

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press

to set

your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the RDS Information, Sound Settings,
Play Mode, Resume/Pause, or Adjust
Clock.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.

(Day/Night) button: Press to change

the audio/ information screen brightness. The
brightness can be set differently for the day
time and night time.
Pressing the button switches the modes
between daytime and night time.
Adjust the brightness using

.

Models with one display

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Audio System Basic Operation

These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.

Rotate

to select.

Press

to enter.

Press the MODE,

(

+,

(

-,

or

button on the

steering wheel to change any audio setting.

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Setup Menu Items

2 RDS Information P. 184
2 Sound Settings P. 182
2 Play Mode P. 187, 190, 195
2 Resume/Pause P. 197
2 Adjust Clock P. 110

BACK Button

SETUP Button

Selector Knob

(Day/Night) Button

Menu Display

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Audio/Information Screen

Displays audio status and wallpaper, and allows you to go to various setup options.

Press DISPLAY button. Rotate

and select the mode from the three display

modes.
Press .

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Switching the Display

Selector Knob

DISPLAY
Button

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Audio/Information Screen

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Shows the current audio information.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 176

Shows a clock screen or an image you import.

2 Wallpaper Setup P. 180

Minimizes the display by only showing the clock and audio status on the display.

1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate

and select the setup option you

want to change. Press

.

■

Audio Display

■

Wallpaper

■

Minimum Display

■

Setting Options

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Audio/Information Screen

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1. Rotate

to select Language Selection,

then press

.

2. Rotate

to select the language, then

press .

■

Language Selection

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