System Updates
The audio system's firmware can be updated using the telematics control unit (TCU) through a subscription-based service.
How to Update Wirelessly
Wireless Connection Mode Setup
Follow these steps to set up the wireless connection mode:
- Press the ▶ (home) button.
- Select System Updates.
- Select MENU.
- Select Connection Setup.
- Select Change Mode.
- Select Network.
- The display will return to the network list.
- Select an access point from the network list, then select OK.
- If the access point requires a password, enter the password.
How to Update
When an audio system update is available, a notification will appear on the audio/information screen. Use the following procedure to update the system:
- Press the ▶ (home) button.
- Select System Updates.
- Select via Wireless Connection.
- Select Download Now. A notification will appear on the screen. The screen for step 5 will be displayed when the download is complete.
- Select Install Now or Install while Vehicle OFF.
- If Install Now is selected, a notification appears on the screen if the update is successful. The system may reboot during installation.
- If you select Install while Vehicle OFF, proceed to steps 6 and 7.
- Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). A notification will appear on the screen. If you select Postpone Update, the update will be postponed.
- Exit from your vehicle. The system will start the firmware update. 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.
Important Note: 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.
Automatic Download Settings
Use the following procedure to change the automatic download setting:
- Press the ▶ (home) button.
- Select System Updates.
- Select MENU.
- Select Auto Download.
- Select the access point, then Allow.
View Update Status
Use the following procedure to confirm the update status:
- Press the ▶ (home) button.
- Select System Updates.
- Select MENU.
- Select Update Result.
How to Update with a USB Device
Download the Update Files from the Server
- Press the ▶ (home) button.
- Select System Updates.
- Select via USB. A notification appears on the screen.
- Connect a USB device into the USB port in the console compartment. The inventory data is copied into the USB device.
- Remove the USB device from the USB port.
- Connect the USB device to your computer and download the update files. Follow the link to download the required software update files. Refer to https://usb.acura.com for instructions.
USB Device Requirements: A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space is recommended. Be sure to delete any previous inventory or update files from the USB device before starting the USB update process.
Update the Audio System
- Press the ▶ (home) button.
- Select System Updates.
- Select via USB. A notification appears on the screen.
- Connect the USB device with the update files into the USB port. A notification appears on the screen.
- Select Install Now or Install while Vehicle OFF.
- If Install Now is selected, a notification appears on the screen if the update is successful.
- If you select Install while Vehicle OFF, go to step 6.
- Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). A notification appears on the screen. If you select Postpone Update, the update is postponed.
- Exit from your vehicle. The system will start the firmware update. A notification appears on the screen if the update is successful the next time you set the power mode to ON.
Important Note: The system may stop the firmware update when the 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.
