Acura TLX (2021 year). Manual in english — page 12

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To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge any devices compatible with Qi wireless charging on the area indicated by
the

mark as follows:

1.

To turn the system on and off, press and
hold the

(power) button.

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When the system is activated, the green
indicator light comes on.

2.

Place the device you want to charge on the
charging area.

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The system will automatically start
charging the device, and the amber
indicator light will come on.

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Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system, and placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.

3.

When charging is completed, the green
indicator light will come on.

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Depending on the device, the amber
indicator light will stay on.

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Wireless Charger

*

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Wireless Charger

*

FCC statement
This product complies with the appropriate
requirements or the required standards of FCC
(Federal Communication Commission), described
below:
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
per the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
In order to use safely:

•

Remove any metal objects from the charge pad
before charging a device.

•

Do not open the charger case.

•

Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact
your dealer.

If the charger interferes with radio communications,
attempt to correct the interference:

•

Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few
seconds to turn off the charger.

(power) Button

Amber Indicator

Charging Area

Green Indicator

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When charging does not start

Perform one of the solutions in the following table.

Indicator

Cause

Solution

Green

&

Amber

Blinking
simulta-
neously

There is an obstacle(s) between
the charging area and the
device.

Remove the
obstacle(s).

The device is not within the
charging area.

Move the device to the
center of the charging
area where

is

located.

Amber

Blinking

The wireless charger is faulty.

Contact a dealer for
repairs.

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This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the
system for a long time when the engine is not
running. This may weaken the battery, making it
difficult to start the engine.

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CAUTION

Metal objects between the charge pad and
the device to be charged will get hot and
can burn you.

•

Always remove foreign objects from the
charge pad before charging the device.

•

Be sure the surface is clear of dust and
other debris before charging.

•

Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks,
etc.) on the charger and the device.

•

Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine
or thinner for cleaning the charge pad.

•

Do not cover the system with towels,
clothing, or other objects while charging
etc.

•

Avoid spraying aerosols which may come
in contact with the charge pad surface.

* Not available on all models

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When using the wireless charger, check the user’s
manual that came with the compatible device you
want to charge.

“Qi” and

marks are the registered trademarks

owned by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).

NOTICE

Do not place any magnetic recording media or
precision machines within the charging area while
charging.
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be
lost because of the magnetic effect. Also precision
machines such as watches can go wrong.

In the following cases, charging may stop or not start:

•

The device is already fully charged.

•

The temperature of the device is extremely high
while charging.

•

You are at a place that emits strong
electromagnetic waves or noises, such as TV
station, electric power plant, or gas station.

A device may not charge if the size or shape of its
chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the
charging area.

Not all devices are compatible with the system.

During the charging phase, it is normal for the
charging area and device to heat up.

* Not available on all models

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Charging may be briefly interrupted when:

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All the doors or the trunk are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning
of the keyless access system.

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The position of the device is altered.

Do not charge more than one device at a time on a
charging area.

* Not available on all models

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

*

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Press the seat heater or the seat ventilation

*

button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

Press the

AUTO

button:

The system automatically selects the setting
most suitable to the ambient environment.

When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting of front seat
heaters and ventilators

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are maintained.

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Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation

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Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation

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Do not use the seat heaters and the seat ventilation
even in LO when the engine is off. Under such
conditions, the battery may be weakened, making
the engine difficult to start.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heaters will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.

3

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.

Models with seat ventilation

Models without seat ventilation

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

There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)

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Rear Seat Heaters

*

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Rear 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.

After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the seat heater will automatically be reduced by one
level at a time until the seat heater shuts off. The
elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.

3

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.

* Not available on all models

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The power mode must be in ON to use the
heated steering wheel.

Press the button on the left side of the
steering wheel.

When a comfortable temperature is reached,
press the button again to turn it off.

The heated steering wheel is turned off every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously
when the engine is off. Under such conditions, the
battery may be weakened, making the engine
difficult to start.

* Not available on all models

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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 buttons.

3.

Press the

(ON/OFF) button to cancel.

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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.

During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-conditioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button to cancel idle-stop.

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, and back of

the center console

Dashboard vents

and back of the

center console

AUTO

Button

Driver’s Side

Temperature

Control Buttons

Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Buttons

A/C

(Air Conditioning) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

Fan Control Button

SYNC

(Synchronization) Button

(Recirculation) Button

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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

When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (

DRIVER 1

or

DRIVER 2

) is detected, and

the climate control settings are turned to the
respective mode automatically when you set the
power mode to ON.

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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.

If you press the

button during Auto Idle Stop, the

engine restarts automatically.

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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

SYNC

indicator will come on.

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The system switches to synchronization mode.

2.

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

Press the

SYNC

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

temperature control buttons to return to dual mode.

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Synchronization Mode

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Synchronization Mode

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

Driver’s Side Temperature

Control Buttons

Passenger’s Side Temperature

Control Buttons

SYNC

Button

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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

About Your Audio System. . . . 202
USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Auxiliary Input Jack . . . . . . .. 204
Audio System Theft Protection . . . 205
Audio Remote Controls. . . . . 206

Audio System Basic Operation

. . 208

True Touchpad Interface . . . . .. 209
Audio/Information Screen . . . . 212
System Updates . . . . . . . ... 225
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . 231
Display Setup . . . . . . . . ... 232

Voice Control Operation . . . . .. 233
Playing AM/FM Radio. . . . . ... 236
Playing SiriusXM

®

Radio . . . . ... 240

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . 253
Playing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . 256
Playing

Bluetooth

®

Audio. . . . . 259

Wi-Fi Connection . . . . . . . . 262
AT&T Hotspot . . . . . . . . .. 264
Siri Eyes Free . . . . . . . . . 265
Apple CarPlay . . . . . . . . .. 266
Android Auto. . . . . . . . ... 270

Audio Error Messages

. . . . . .. 274

General Information on the Audio

System

. . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Customized Features

. . . . . . 300

HomeLink

®

Universal Transceiver

... 324

Bluetooth

®

HandsFreeLink

®

. . . . 327

AcuraLink

®

. . . . . . . . . . 356

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Audio System

About Your Audio System

The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM

®

Radio service. It can also play

USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone, iPad and

Bluetooth

®

devices.

You can operate the audio system from the True Touchpad Interface, buttons and
knobs on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel.

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About Your Audio System

iPod

®

, iPad

®

, iPhone

®

and iTunes are trademarks of

Apple Inc.

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

SiriusXM

®

Radio is available on a subscription basis

only. For more information on SiriusXM

®

Radio,

contact a dealer.

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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.

After you turn the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) with the driver’s door closed, you can use the
audio system for up to 30 minutes per driving cycle.
However, whether you can continue using the audio
system depends on the battery condition. Repeatedly
using this feature may drain the battery.
The audio system turns off when you open the
driver’s door.

Remote Controls

iPod

USB Flash Drive

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USB Ports

Install the device USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.

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In the console compartment

The USB port

(2.5A) 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.

The USB port

(2.5A) is only for charging

devices.

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USB Ports

•

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.

•

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

The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless the device requests.
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.

This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have connected music players to
them.

USB charge

USB Port

(2.5A)

USB Port

(2.5A)

USB Port

(2.5A)

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Features

Auxiliary Input Jack

Use the jack to connect a standard audio device.

Connect a standard audio device to the input
jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.

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Auxiliary Input Jack

You can return to the AUX mode by selecting

AUX

Input

on the home screen.