Acura TLX (2021 year). Manual in english — page 14

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Audio/Information Screen

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Features

1.

Select the system status area, then press
B-zone touchpad.

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The status items will appear in the
A-zone.

2.

Select an item to see the details.

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Select

Dismiss

to delete the detail.

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Press the

(back) button or select

status area again to close the status list.

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Status Area

System Status Area

Status Items

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Features

You can use the hand-writing input feature by using the A-zone touchpad when
searching for various items of the audio system (e.g., music, route of the navigation,
phonebook contact).

1.

Write letters or numbers using the A-zone
touchpad.

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Search results appear on the screen.

2.

Press the A-zone touchpad.

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If you re-enter letters or numbers, select
the input area on the upper side of the
screen.

3.

Select a desired item, and then press the
A-zone touchpad.

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Searching Screen

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Searching Screen

Delete a letter or number

Swipe left the A-zone touchpad to delete a letter or a
number.

Input a space

Swipe right the A-zone touchpad to input a space.

You can inputting letters or numbers by using on
screen keyboard. Select

KEYBOARD

on the upper

right of the screen.
When you return to hand-writing input screen, select

HANDWRITING

.

You can inputting letters or numbers by using voice
control operation. Select

icon on the upper left of

the screen.

Input Area

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Audio/Information Screen

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Features

You can edit, show, or hide the audio, phone, navigation

*

contents on the multi-

information display or the head-up display

*

.

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To add or remove an items

1.

Press the

APPS

button on the steering

wheel.

2.

Roll down the left selector wheel to select

Customize Apps

.

3.

Move the left selector wheel left to select

Add/Remove

.

4.

Select an item then press the left selector
wheel.

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The checked items are displayed on the
multi-information display or the head-up
display

*

.

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Customizing the Meter or Head-Up Display

*

On Multi-Information Display

On Head-Up Display

*

* Not available on all models

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Features

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Editing order

1.

Press the

APPS

button on the steering

wheel.

2.

Using the left selector wheel, scroll to

Customize Apps

and then press the

selector wheel.

3.

Move the selector wheel to the right to go
to the

Reorder

screen.

4.

Scroll to an item you want to move, then
press the left selector wheel.

5.

Scroll to where you want to move the
contents, then press the left selector wheel.

On Multi-Information Display

On Head-Up Display

*

* Not available on all models

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Features

System Updates

The audio system’s firmware can be updated with the telematics control unit (TCU)
through the subscription-based service.

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Wireless connection mode setup

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

System Updates

.

3.

Select

MENU

.

4.

Select

Connection Setup

.

5.

Select

Change Mode

.

6.

Select

Network

.

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The display will return to the network list.

7.

Select an access point from the network list,
then select

OK

.

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If the audio system requires a password,
enter a password.

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How to Update Wirelessly

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Features

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How to update

When the audio system update is available, the notification is shown on the audio/
information screen. Use the following procedure to update the system.

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

System Updates

.

3.

Select

via Wireless Connection

.

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When the download is complete, the
screen for step 5 will be displayed.

4.

Select

Download Now

.

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A notification will appear on the screen.

Notification

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Features

5.

Select

Install Now

or

Install while

Vehicle OFF

.

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A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful when

Install

Now

is selected.

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If you select

Install while Vehicle OFF

,

proceed to steps 6 and 7.

6.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).

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A notification will appear on the screen.
If you select

Postpone Update

, the

update will be postponed.

7.

Exit from your vehicle.

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The system will start the firmware
update.

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If the update is successful, a notification
informing you of this fact will appear on
the screen the next time you set the
power mode to ON.

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How to update

The system may cancel the firmware update if the
battery is low on power, even if you have selected

Install while Vehicle OFF

. If you want to install the

updated data, recharge the battery or select

Install

Now

.

If you select

Install Now

, the system may reboot.

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Features

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Automatic download settings

Use the following procedure to change to the automatic download setting.

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

System Updates

.

3.

Select

MENU

.

4.

Select

Auto Download

.

5.

Select the access point, then

Allow

.

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View a update status

Use the following procedure to confirm the update status.

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

System Updates

.

3.

Select

MENU

.

4.

Select

Update Result

.

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System Updates

Features

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Download the update files from the server

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

System Updates

.

3.

Select

via USB

.

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A notification appears on the screen.

4.

Connect a USB device into the USB port

(2.5A).

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The inventory data is copied into the USB
device.

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USB Ports

P. 203

5.

Remove the USB device from the USB port.

6.

Connect the USB device into your
computer, and then download the update
files.

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Follow the link to download the required
software update files. Refer to

https://usb.acura.com

for instructions.

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How to Update with a USB Device

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How to Update with a USB Device

A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space
or more is recommended.

Be sure to delete any previous inventory or update
files from the USB device before starting the USB
update process.

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Features

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Update the audio system

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

System Updates

.

3.

Select

via USB

.

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A notification appears on the screen.

4.

Connect the USB device with the update
files into the USB port.

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A notification appears on the screen.

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USB Ports

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5.

Select

Install Now

or

Install while

Vehicle OFF

.

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A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful when

Install

Now

is selected.

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When you select

Install while Vehicle

OFF

go to step 6.

6.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).

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A notification appears on the screen. If
you select

Postpone Update

, the

update is postponed.

7.

Exit from your vehicle.

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The system will start the firmware
update.

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A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful at the next time
you set the power mode to ON.

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Update the audio system

The system may stop the firmware update when
battery is low on power, even when you selected

Install while Vehicle OFF

.

If you want to install the updated data, recharge the
battery or select

Install Now

.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select an audio source icon.

3.

Select

SOUND

.

4.

Select the setting you want.

3.

Select

MENU

.

4.

Select

Sound Settings

.

5.

Select the setting you want.

Select an item from the following choices:

•

Bass / Treble

: Treble, Midrange, Bass

•

Roof / Center Volume

*

: Roof speaker,

center speaker

•

Audio Zones & Balance / Fader

*

: Driver

Only, Front Only, Rear Only, Full Vehicle,
Balance, Fader

•

Balance / Fader

*

: Balance, Fader

•

Speed Volume Compensation

: Speed

Volume Compensation (SVC)

•

DTS Neural Surround

*

: DTS Neural

Surround

TM

•

Compressed Audio Enhancement

*

:

Enhancement for compressed audio quality

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Adjusting the Sound

The SVC adjusts the volume level based on the
vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume
increases. As you slow down, audio volume
decreases.

You can also adjust the sound the following
procedure.
1. Press the

(home) button.

2. Select

Settings

.

3. Select

Sound

.

Audio Zones & Balance / Fader

You can change where the sound comes from by
selecting one of the speaker options below:

•

Full Vehicle

: All the speakers emit sound.

•

Driver Only

: Allows driver to listen to the audio

system while maintaining a quieter environment
for the other occupants.

•

Front Only

: Allows front seat occupants to listen

to the audio system while maintaining a quieter
environment for occupants in the rear.

•

Rear Only

: Allows rear seat occupants to listen to

the audio system while maintaining a quieter
environment for occupants in the front.

Reset to Default

Select to reset the following settings from the pop-up
menu to their factory default.

•

Bass / Treble

•

Roof / Center Volume

*

•

Audio Zones & Balance / Fader

*

•

Balance / Fader

*

USB Audio, AUX Input mode

FM Radio, AM Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth Audio mode

* Not available on all models

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Display Setup

Features

Display Setup

You can change the brightness of the audio/information screen.

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

Settings

.

3.

Select

Display

.

4.

Select

Day Mode

or

Night Mode

.

5.

Select the setting you want.

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When you adjust the

Contrast

and

Black Level

, select

More Settings

.

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

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Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the

Contrast

and

Black Level

settings in the same manner.

To reset the settings, select

Reset to Default

.

Reset to Default

is only applicable to the settings in

the current mode.

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Limitations for Manual Operation

*

* Not available on all models

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Features

Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the

(talk) and

(back) buttons on the steering

wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:

•

The system recognize a natural language and accept your free form voice
command.
An example of voice commands:

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Voice Recognition Screen

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•

Close the windows and moonroof.

•

Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.

•

Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.

•

Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

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Voice Recognition

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Voice Control Operation

When you press the

button, the system beeps and

the display changes to the voice recognition screen.

Press the

(home) button,

(back) button on

the True Touchpad Interface or

APPS

button on the

steering wheel to cancel a voice recognition function.

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Features

When the

(talk) button is pressed, the

voice control screen appears.
For a complete list of commands, say

“Help”

after the beep.

The system accepts free form voice
commands.
See the following examples for
recommended voice commands.

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Voice Recognition Screen

This can be only used when the phone is
connected.

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Phone Commands

Dial by number

•

Call <Phone Number>

•

Dial <Phone Number> please

•

Phone <Phone Number>

Redial

•

Redial

•

Redial last number

•

Call last number

Voicemail

•

Call voicemail

•

Dial voicemail

•

Check voicemail

•

Check mailbox

Contact by voice

•

Call <your contact name>

•

Call <your contact name> on his/her
<category name> please

•

Make a call to <your contact name>

•

Make a call to <your contact name> on
her/his <category name>

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Phone Commands

The system recognizes an only contact
name in the stored phonebook of your
phone.

Phone commands are not available if using
Apple CarPlay.

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FM Commands

•

Play FM radio

•

Tune to <87.7-107.9> FM

•

I want to listen to FM <87.7-107.9>

•

Play FM <87.7-107.9>

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AM Commands

•

Play AM radio

•

Tune to <530-1710> AM

•

I want to listen to AM <530-1710>

•

Play AM <530-1710>

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Audio Commands

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Features

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Sirius XM Commands

•

Play XM radio

•

Play XM <channel number>

•

Listen to <channel name> on XM

•

Play XM Channel <channel number>

•

Tune to <channel name>

•

Listen to <channel number> on the
satellite radio

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USB Commands

•

Play USB

•

Play iPod

•

Play genre <genre name>

•

Play <artist name>

•

Play <album name>

•

Play <song name>

•

Play <playlist name>

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Bluetooth

®

Audio Commands

•

Play Bluetooth

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AUX Commands

•

Play AUX

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Refer to the Navigation System Manual

•

Help

•

Cancel

•

Repeat

Voice Help are readout voice guidance for
Help on current screen.

You can search for the desired item on each
search screen with your voice.

•

Next Page

•

Previous Page

•

Back

•

Go to <number>

•

Select <number>

*1: Models with navigation system

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Navigation Commands

*1

■

Standard Commands

■

Letter Input Commands

■

List Commands

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

Tune

Select to display the manual

input screen of radio

frequency.

MENU

Select to display the menu

screen.

Station List

Select to display the station list

screen.

Tune Up/Down Icons

Select

or

to search up

and down the selected band

for a station with a strong

signal.

Favorite Station Icons, Add
Favorite

Tune the radio frequency for

favorite station. Select

Add

Favorite

to store the station.

Swipe left or right the A-zone

touchpad to display the next or

previous favorite station list.

VOL

(Volume/Power) Knob

Push to turn the audio system on

and off. Turn to adjust the volume.

/

(Seek/Skip) Button

Press

or

to search up

and down the selected band for a

station with a strong signal.

Scan

Select to scan each station

with a strong signal.

icon

Select to display the

subchannel list screen.