Acura ILX (2021 year). Manual in english — page 11

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Interior Convenience Items

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Other Interior Convenience Items

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters.

The indicator for your setting comes on while
the seat heater is in use. Press the button on
the opposite side to turn the heater off. The
indicator goes off.

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Seat Heaters

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Seat Heaters

Do not use the seat heaters even in

LO

when the

engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.

In the

LO

setting, the heater runs continuously and

does not automatically turn off.

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WARNING

Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.

Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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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
temperature 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 air 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.

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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.

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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’s side and the passenger’s
side in synchronization mode.

1.

Press the

SYNC

button.

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The system will switch to the synchronization mode.

2.

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

Press the

SYNC

button or adjust the interior temperature using the passenger’s side

temperature control dial 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’s side
temperature and the passenger’s 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

. . . . . . . . . 180

USB Adapter Cable

*

. . . . . . 181

USB Port

*

. . . . . . . . . . 182

Auxiliary Input Jack . . . . . . .. 183
Audio System Theft Protection . . . 184
Audio Remote Controls. . . . . 185

Audio System Basic Operation

. . 187

Audio/Information Screen . . . . 188
Playing AM/FM Radio . . . . . ... 194
Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . 196
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . 199
Playing Pandora

®

*1

. . . . . . ... 202

Playing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . 205

Models with one display

Playing

Bluetooth

®

Audio. . . . . 208

Audio System Basic Operation

. . 210

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

. .. 211

Information Screen . . . . . . .. 215
Display Setup . . . . . . . . ... 221
Playing AM/FM Radio. . . . . ... 225
Playing SiriusXM

®

Radio . . . . ... 228

Playing a CD . . . . . . . . . 239
Playing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio ... 242
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . 255
Song By Voice

TM

(SBV). . . . . .. 258

Playing Pandora

®

*1

. . . . . . ... 262

Playing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . 264

Models with two displays

Playing

Bluetooth

®

Audio . . . . 267

Siri Eyes Free. . . . . . . . . 269
Apple CarPlay . . . . . . . . .. 270
Android Auto . . . . . . . . .. 275

Audio Error Messages

. . . . . .. 280

General Information on the Audio

System

. . . . . . . . . . . . 291

HomeLink

®

Universal Transceiver

*

. ..341

Customized Features

. . . . 309

,

315

Bluetooth

®

HandsFreeLink

®

. . 344

,

373

AcuraLink

®

*

. . . . . . . . . ... 415

*1: Available only on U.S. models.

* 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, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) audio

*

, 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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General Information on the Audio System

P. 291

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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USB Adapter Cable

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Features

USB Adapter Cable

*

The USB adapter cable (0.5A) is for playing
audio files on a USB flash drive, connecting a
cellular phone, and charging devices.

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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USB Adapter Cable

*

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

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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.

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

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.

* Not available on all models

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USB Port

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Features

USB Port

*

The USB port (2.4A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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To prevent any potential 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.

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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 that you use 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 your data before using
the device in your vehicle.

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

The USB port can supply up to 2.4A of power. It does
not output 2.4A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that needs to be charged.

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.

USB charge

* Not available on all models

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Features

Auxiliary Input Jack

Use the jack to connect a standard audio device.

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.

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.

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Auxiliary Input Jack

To switch to another mode, press the

MODE

button

on the steering wheel or any of the audio mode
buttons.
To return to the AUX mode, press the

MODE

button

on the steering wheel or

AUX

button.

To switch to another mode or return to the AUX
mode, press the

MODE

button on the steering wheel

or select

Source

on the On Demand Multi-Use

Display

TM

.

Models with one display

Models with two displays

Models with one display

Models with two displays

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Features

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. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.

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Reactivating the audio system

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Turn on the audio system.

3.

Press and hold the audio system power button 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.

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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 HDD

*

USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Bluetooth

®

Audio Pandora

®

*

AUX

VOL (Volume) Button
Press :

To Increase the volume.

Press :

To decrease the volume.

CH (Channel) Button

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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.

To select the next channel. (SiriusXM

®

*

only)

Press and hold

(

-

:

To select the previous strong station.

To select the previous channel. (SiriusXM

®

*

only)

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When listening to a CD, HDD

*

, 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, HDD

*

, USB flash drive, or

Bluetooth

®

Audio

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 available.

VOL

Button

MODE

Button

CH

Button

Models with one display

Models with two displays

* Not available on all models

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Features

•

When listening to Pandora

®

*

Press

(

+

:

To skip to the next track.

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.

2

Audio Remote Controls

P. 185

Setup

Menu Items

2

RDS Information

P. 195

2

Sound Settings

P. 192

2

Play Mode

P. 198, 201, 207

2

Resume/Pause

P. 209

2

Adjust Clock

P. 110

BACK

Button

SETUP

Button

Selector Knob

(Day/Night) Button

Menu Display

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

Audio/Information Screen

Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can 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 display

Shows the current audio information.

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Audio System Basic Operation

P. 187

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Wallpaper

Shows a clock screen or an image you import.

2

Wallpaper Setup

P. 190

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Minimum display

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