How do I connect my phone to my 2008 Acura TL?

BT45-ACU
Bluetooth® Music & Phone Interface
for Acura with LiveTraffic

Our BT45 series seamlessly integrates your vehicle's OEM sound system with Bluetooth® enabled devices so you can make hands-free phone calls and wirelessly stream audio media. Our plug & play technology allows you to maintain functionality of factory installed options such as HFL (Hands-Free Link), LiveTraffic navigation, CD changer, Satellite radio, RSE (rear seat entertainment) system, and AUX/USB input.

Crystal clear sound quality with all speaker playback Noise cancellation DSP hardware & CVC (Clear Voice Capture) software Automatically switches from AM/FM/CD, SAT & etc., to Bluetooth® mode upon incoming calls1 One button to answer/end/reject calls from the radio or the steering wheel Incoming caller number display and announcement Enable/disable caller # announcement from the radio Toggle between hands-free and phone (for privacy) from the radio

Rich & dynamic audio quality with all speaker playback Music info (song title, artist & album name) display1 Change tracks from the radio or the steering wheel Stream music, podcasts, GPS directions from apps such as iHeart Radio, Spotify, Google Maps, Waze, and YouTube.

3.5mm AUX port2 Connect any non-Bluetooth® device equipped with a headphone jack to play its audio through your vehicle's sound system

Keep your device charged and ready to go 2 USB port is for charging only

Satellite Radio Receiver Locations for Acura

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Behind the right-rear quarter panel in the trunk

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Underneath the subwoofer behind the right-rear panel

Tech Specs

BT45-ACU fits the following vehicle(s):

• 2007 Acura MDX with Navigation
• 2008 Acura MDX with Navigation
• 2009 Acura MDX with Navigation
• 2007 Acura RDX with Navigation
• 2008 Acura RDX with Navigation
• 2009 Acura RDX with Navigation
• 2005 Acura RL with Navigation
• 2006 Acura RL with Navigation
• 2007 Acura RL with Navigation
• 2008 Acura RL with Navigation
• 2007 Acura TL with Navigation
• 2008 Acura TL with Navigation

Important: If you have CD changer, internal/build-in CD changer will keep working, external will be disconnected.

USB Connection: GROM USB car adapter kit connects USB 2.0 device such as flash drive, external hard drive or mass storage device to the stock Acura TL 2008 stereo for music playback and integrated controls. Control the music through factory Acura TL 2008 car stereo or steering wheel controls, see titles where applicable, browse by folders.

iPhone / iPod/ iPad USB car integration: Connect your Apple device to the Acura TL 2008 factory car stereo via USB port. Play music, control from car stereo or steering wheel, and charge at the same time. Use standard USB to Apple Lightning connector cable. All iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad with Lightning style cable are compatible. iPhone, iTouch, and iPad with 30-pin style cable are compatible. (iPod video, iPod photo, iPod classic, iPod shuffle, iPod mini with 30-pin connectors are not compatible.)

Bluetooth add-on (sold separately): Make hands free phone calls (HFP), stream music from your smartphone to the Acura TL 2008 factory car stereo, control music with the car stereo or steering wheel controls with GROM Bluetooth Dongle Android and iPhone smartphones and most music streaming apps are supported. Works with iPhone and Android Smartphones.

Aux 3.5mm phone jack connection to Acura TL 2008 car stereo for any additional audio source such as DVD, MP3 player, XM and more.Available with plus 5V charging option via AUX-In 3.5mm and 5V USB charging cable

Automotive grade USB extension cable with latch-style connectors
Operating Temperature: -40C - +85 C (-50F - 200 F)
Operating current: ~220mA
Standby current: ~1mA
SN Ratio: 95dB
DAC resolution: NA
Distortion: < 0.01%
Dimensions: W / H / D - 60* 73 * 20 mm
Weight: 60g
Enclosure: Black metal

Acura TL 2008

Standard package include:
- Car stereo adapter in metal enclosure
- Vehicle specific harness
- Automotive grade USB Type A Male / Type A Female 3FT cable
- Operation manual

Optional accessories (purchase separately):
- GROM Bluetooth Dongle for hands free calling and wireless playback (GROM-BTD)
- AUX 3.5mm cable for any MP3 player, mobile phone, XM, etc. (35USB)

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Warranty
- 30 days money back guarantee
- 1 yr replacement warranty

Q.: What USB devices can I connect to the USB port of GROM-USB3 car kit?
A.: You can connect USB stick/flash drive, iPhone/iPod/iPad via USB cable. All iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad with Lightning style cable are compatible. iPhone, iTouch, and iPad with 30-pin style cable are compatible. (iPod video, iPod photo, iPod classic, iPod shuffle, iPod mini with 30-pin connectors are not compatible.)

Q.: Will USB port also charge my iPhone / iPod / iPad, while playing the music?
A.: Yes it will charge your iPhone / iPod / iPad while playing the music.

Q.: If I also use GROM Bluetooth Dongle (GROM-BTD), and the phone call comes in, will USB music pause automatically?
A.: If you connected your device via USB, and Bluetooth at the same time, the music that is playing over USB will pause upon the phone call.

Q.: Will by CD changer keep working?
A.: Buld-in CD changer will keep working, external will be disconnected. Note for NIS02U3 model you will need to physically disconnect SAT/XM tuner for GROM to work.

For more questions about GROM-USB3 functionality please visit GROM-USB3 FAQ page

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