How to Set up Acura Apple CarPlay®

Just one of the highlights of a new Acura is Apple CarPlay® smartphone integration, which comes standard on many models. Whether you’ve just pulled into your driveway in a new ILX, you’re probably wondering how to get your Acura connectivity and infotainment features up and running! In the guide below from the Hopkins Acura service center, you’ll learn how to set up CarPlay® in your Acura vehicle so you can get back on the road in San Carlos ASAP.

What is Apple CarPlay®?

You may already know that Apple CarPlay® allows you to access your music library via your Acura vehicle’s infotainment touchscreen — but that’s just the start! When your phone is connected to Acura CarPlay®, you have instant access to turn-by-turn navigation, contacts, hands-free messaging, Siri, and many other tools for safe and focused drives in Belmont.

How to Set Up CarPlay® in Your Acura Vehicle

Learning how to set up CarPlay® is pretty intuitive, and should take just a few minutes! Follow these steps to link your phone to your Acura vehicle’s infotainment system:

1. Double-check that your Acura vehicle supports Apple Car-Play® and that you’re in a region where CarPlay® technology will work.
2. Start your car. When Siri is on, connect your phone to your vehicle.
3. If your car does not have wireless CarPlay® support, plug your phone into the CarPlay® USB port. If your car does have wireless capability, learning how to set up CarPlay® will require a few extra steps:
   1. Press and hold the voice-command button on the steering wheel.
   2. With the radio in Bluetooth® or wireless mode, go to Settings > General > CarPlay on your phone.
   3. Tap “Available Cars” to select your vehicle.
   4. For more information, refer to your owner’s manual or contact our service center.

How to Update Acura Apple CarPlay®

Apple regularly releases upgrades to add CarPlay® features or to streamline its functionality. For more information on how to upgrade and customize your Acura CarPlay® features, Sunnyvale drivers can simply follow these steps:

• On your touchscreen, go to Settings > General.
• Tap CarPlay®.
• Select your Acura car, truck, or SUV.
• You can now delete, rearrange, or add app icons to CaPlay®.

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