2010 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 351

Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system) To Play a USB Flash Memory Device This audio system can select and play the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the disc player. To play a USB flash memory device, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment, then press the HDD/AUX button until you see ''USB'' in the display. The power mode must be ACCESSORY or ON. Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. For more information on selecting the power mode, see page 178 . The audio system reads and plays the audio files on the USB flash memory device in MP3, WMA or AAC formats. The USB flash memory device limit is up to 700 folders or up to 15000 files. : Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this audio unit. The recommended USB flash memory devices are 256 MB or higher, and formatted with the FAT file system. Some digital audio players may be compatible as well. Some USB flash memory devices (such as devices with security lockout features, etc.) will not work in this audio unit. NOTE: Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard drive as it or your files may be damaged. Do not connect your USB flash memory device using a hub. Do not use an extension cable to the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle. Do not keep a USB flash memory device in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it. We recommend backing up your data before playing a USB flash memory device. Depending on the type and number of files, it may take some time before they begin to play. Depending on the software the files were made with, it may not be possible to play some files, or display some text data. Depending on the type of encoding and writing software used, there may be cases where character information does not display properly. 348 2010 TL