Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Part Two




Audio System Description


Disc Handing and Cleaning

To avoid damaging or leaving fingerprints on a disc (CD, DVD, DVD-Audio, etc.), always handle it by the edges and place it in a jewel case whenever it is outside the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit. Deep scratches or fingerprints on the back of the disc can cause loading problems, poor sound quality, skipping, or other errors.





Smudges and fingerprints can be carefully removed using a mild cleaner and tissues designed to clean eyeglasses. To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. Very gently wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge, never in a circular motion.





Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.

System Diagram

With navigation





Without navigation





Audio Glossary

NOTE: All items may not apply to this vehicle. See the owner's manual for more information.

Audio Glossary













Audio Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs

NOTE: Refer to the navigation section for audio-navigation unit connector G and J inputs and outputs.

With navigation/With rear entertainment





With navigation/Without rear entertainment





Audio-Navigation Unit Connector A (24P)









Audio-Navigation Unit Connector B (24P)














Audio-Navigation Unit Connector C (28P)





With AcuraLink










Without AcuraLink










Audio-Navigation Unit Connector D (14P)














Audio-Navigation Unit Connector E (16P) (with rear entertainment)














Audio-Navigation Unit Connector F (20P)














Audio-Navigation Unit Connector H (5P)









Audio-Navigation Unit Connector K (7P)









Audio Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs

Without navigation





Audio Unit Connector A (17P)









Audio Unit Connector B (32P)









Audio Unit Connector C (24P)














Audio Unit Connector D (14P)














Audio Unit Connector H (3P)














Stereo Amplifier Connector for Inputs and Outputs

With navigation





Stereo Amplifier Connector A (28P)














Stereo Amplifier Connector B (18P)









Stereo Amplifier Connector for Inputs and Outputs

Without navigation





Stereo Amplifier Connector A (20P)









Stereo Amplifier Connector B (18P)









XM Receiver Connector for Inputs and Outputs (Without AcuraLink)





XM Receiver Connector A (14P)














XM Receiver Connector B (2P)









Auxiliary Jack Assembly Connector for Inputs and Outputs





Auxiliary Jack Assembly 5P Connector