Acura TLX 2015 User Guide
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2015, Model line: TLX, Model: Acura TLX 2015Pages: 75, PDF Size: 24.55 MB
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Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are 
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the 
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada 
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. 
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province, 
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they 
ride in a vehicle.
 Protecting Child Passengers – Important Considerations
•  An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front seat.
•  A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to 
safely control the vehicle.
•  Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are 
properly restrained in a rear seat.
•  Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an 
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap 
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
•  Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the 
event of a collision.
•  Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would 
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
•  Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.
•  Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather 
when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also 
activate vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly. 
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously 
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child 
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a 
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING
 Protecting Infants An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until 
the infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the 
infant is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat 
for a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for 
a rear-facing seat.
Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear 
seating position. Rear-facing child seats should 
never be installed in a forward-facing position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front 
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-
back in the desired position. If this occurs, we recommend that you install the 
child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward 
as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing 
child seat. Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can 
result in serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused 
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or 
death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.
WARNING
WARNING  
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 Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the 
child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly 
secured forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child 
seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can 
be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that 
automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A 
rear seat is the safest place for a child.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious 
injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat 
as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
WARNING
 Selecting a  Child Seat
Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for 
CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type 
connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned 
child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, 
follow the child seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the 
instructions in this guide. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s 
safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible 
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. 
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be 
secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the 
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-
compatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child 
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
•  The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
•  The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
•  The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or 
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. 
 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in any of the rear seats. A child 
seat is attached to the lower anchors in the outer seats with either the rigid or 
flexible type of connectors. The center seat only has an upper tether anchorage 
point.
1.  Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2.  Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then 
attach the child seat to the lower anchors 
according to the instructions that came with 
the child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors 
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other 
object.
3.  Open the tether anchor cover behind the head 
restraint.
4.  Raise the head restraint to its highest position, 
then route the tether strap between the head 
restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook 
onto the anchor.
5.  Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the 
child seat maker.
6.  Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 
rocking it forward and back and side to side; 
little movement should be felt.
7.   Make sure any unused seat belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is 
activated, and the belt is fully retracted and 
locked.
Marks
Flexible type
Lower anchors
Rigid type
Tether strap hook
Anchor     
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 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1.  Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2.  Route the seat belt through the child seat 
according to the seat maker’s instructions, and 
insert the latch plate into the buckle. Insert the 
latch plate fully until it clicks.
3.  Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the 
way out until it stops. This activates the lockable 
retractor.
4.  Let the seat belt completely wind up into the 
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure 
the retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the 
shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not 
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and 
repeat steps 3 – 4.
5.  Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the 
buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the 
lap part of the belt. When doing this, place your 
weight on the child seat and push it into the 
vehicle seat.
6.  Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 
rocking it forward and back and side to side; 
little movement should be felt.
7.   Make sure any unused seat belt that a child 
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is 
activated, and the belt is fully retracted and 
locked.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to 
wind up all the way.
 Protecting Larger Children When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the 
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:
•  The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge 
of the seat.
•  The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s neck 
and arm.
•  The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible, 
touching the child’s thighs.
•  The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
 Adding Security with  a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. A child 
seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use the tether 
for additional security.
1.  Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point 
and lift the cover.
2.  Raise the head restraint to its highest position, 
then route the tether strap through the head 
restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3.  Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
4.  Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the 
child seat manufacturer.
Tether 
strap 
hook
AnchorOuter position
Tether  strap hook
AnchorCenter position
Tether anchorage points
Anchor
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Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could 
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor 
Co., Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds 
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy 
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems 
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: 
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You 
can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.
safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could 
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you 
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and 
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall 
and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in 
individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may 
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about 
motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injury or 
death if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as 
possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using 
a booster seat if needed.
WARNING
Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that 
can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat 
in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the 
booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a 
booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be 
sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you intend to 
drive.
Radiator cap
Doorjambs
Sun visors
U.S. models
Canadian models
Dashboard 
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Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber 
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general 
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or 
at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
•  There is a malfunction in the brake system.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check 
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. 
If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine 
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood and check 
the oil level, and add oil if necessary (see page 117). If the indicator does 
not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
•  The emissions control system may have a problem.
•  (Blinks) A misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place, 
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn all electrical items off, but do not turn the 
vehicle off to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired 
immediately.
Precision All Wheel Steer System*
There is a problem with the Precision All Wheel Steer system. Vehicle speed  may be limited to 50 mph (80 km/h) or less.
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has 
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function. 
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners*. 
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system. Stop in a safe 
place and restart the engine.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(Blinks and stays on) There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring 
system, or a spare tire* is installed.
Keyless Access system 
 There is a problem with the keyless access system.
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) system 
•  There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system. 
•  (Blinks) VSA is active.
Brake system 
There is a problem with automatic brake hold, ACC*, CMBS*, or RDM*.  
Avoid high speeds and sudden braking. Your vehicle still has normal braking 
ability.
       
Blind Spot Information (BSI) system*
There is a problem with the BSI system or the sensor is blocked.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow*
There is a problem with the ACC system.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the LKAS.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system */Collision Mitigation Braking 
System™ (CMBS™)*
 There is a problem with the system,  the system is turned off, the 
temperature is too high, or the camera is blocked.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)* 
system
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the 
camera is blocked.
Electric parking brake system
There is a problem with the electric parking brake system. Stop in a safe 
place and avoid using the parking brake. 
Electric parking brake
(Blinks) There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
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Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Electric parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive 
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator 
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not 
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on 
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with 
the fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary. 
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Auto Idle Stop*
(Blinks) There is a problem with the auto idle stop system.
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)*
•  There is a problem with the SH-AWD system. The engine drives only the 
front wheels.
•  (Blinks) The differential temperature is too high. Stop in a safe place, shift 
to Park (P), and idle until the indicator goes off.
ACC* onLKAS* on
SPORT mode on ECON mode on
Automatic brake hold on
Automatic brake activated
Auto idle stop* activated
Auto idle stop* off
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On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off. 
*if equipped
System message
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also 
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more 
information.
Immobilizer
Your remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the 
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle 
off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with 
the system. See your dealer.
VSA off
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE  CONTROL  on
Turn signals/hazards on Exterior lights on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
FCW*/CMBS
TM*  off
BSI*  off  
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Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Right selector wheel: 
Scroll to change main 
displays.
Main display
Lower display TRIP button: Press to 
change lower displays.
Main display
Vehicle settings Instant/average 
fuel economy
Tire pressure  for each tire Range
Engine oil life
 Main Displays
Outside temperature  Odometer    Outside temperature 
Trip A Outside temperature 
Trip B
 Lower Displays
Elapsed time
Compass/
directions*Average speed
IDS setting/ 
SH-AWD monitor*
*if equipped
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the  Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Unlock button: Press 
once to unlock the 
driver’s door. Press again 
to unlock all doors and 
the trunk.
Release knob (front or back 
of key): Slide the knob to 
release the built-in key for 
valet use.
*if equipped
Trunk button: Press and hold 
to unlock and open the trunk.Lock button: Press to lock 
the doors and trunk. Press 
again for verification. LED indicators*: Check door 
lock or engine status (see 
page 75).
Panic button: Press and 
hold to sound the alarm for 
30 seconds.Press again to 
cancel.
ENGINE button*: After 
pressing the Lock button 
once, press and hold 
to remotely start the 
engine.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental 
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle 
unattended.
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Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it 
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or 
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
  Unlocking/Locking the  Doors
To unlock: Grab either front door (or rear door*) 
handle when the vehicle is off.
The driver’s seat slides rearward when the driver’s 
door is opened to allow easy entry. The seat slides 
forward to the last driving position when the 
vehicle is turned on (see page 37).
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front 
door (or rear door*) handle when the vehicle is off. 
If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the 
doors will not lock.
Door lock button
  Opening the  Trunk
Press the trunk release button under the trunk 
handle to unlock and open the trunk. The vehicle 
can be on or off.
Trunk release
button
*Some Canadian models include rear door keyless access.
Door Operation from  Inside the Vehicle
Use these methods to lock or unlock the doors.
 Using the  Lock Tab
To unlock: When you unlock either front door 
using the lock tab, the specific door (driver’s or 
passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab 
on the driver’s door, all the other doors and trunk 
lock at the same time. When you lock the door 
using the lock tab on the front passenger’s door, 
only that door locks.
 Using the  Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to 
unlock all doors and the trunk.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock 
all doors and the trunk.
 Using the  Front Door Inner Handle
Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks 
and opens in one motion. Unlocking and opening 
the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all 
other doors.
Do not pull a front door inner handle while the 
vehicle is moving.
  Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors 
from being opened from the inside regardless of the 
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position, 
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
To lock
To unlock Lock tab
Inner handle
Unlock
Lock
Master door lock switch
To lock
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Power  Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the 
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and 
close all the windows.
 Automatic Operation
To open:  Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop 
the window at any time, push or pull the switch 
again briefly.
 Manual Operation To open:  Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
 Power Window Lock Push in the power window lock button so only 
the driver’s window can be operated.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious 
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
ON
OFF
Power window
lock button
Open
Close
 Using the  Trunk Release Button
Press the trunk release button on the dashboard 
next to the steering column when all doors are 
unlocked to open the trunk.
Trunk release
 Automatic Operation To open:  Push the switch back firmly to the 
second detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to 
the second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. 
To stop the moonroof at any time, push the 
switch briefly.
 Manual Operation
To open:  Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired 
position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desired 
position is reached.
  Moonroof Tilt
To tilt:  Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Power Moonroof Operation 
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch 
on the ceiling. 
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious 
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered 
with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
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Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
 Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever 
forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for 
low beams.
OFF  All exterior lights are off.
 AUTO  Turn on the automatic lighting    
  feature. Headlights turn on or off     
  depending on ambient brightness   
  when the vehicle is on.       
  Headlights automatically come    
  on after the wipers are engaged    
  for a certain time.
  Turn on exterior lights except    
 headlights.
             Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
  Turn fog lights on or off.*
 Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Press the + button.
To dim:  Press the - button.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches 
minimum or maximum.
Bright
Dim
 Interior Lights
Lights are located on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on 
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door 
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Door-
activated 
position
On
Off
Flashing high beams
Low beams
High beams
Fog lights*
*if equipped
One-Touch  Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
•  Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down 
for a three-blink sequence.
•  For a continuous signal, push the lever up or 
down until it locks into place.
Right
Left
*if equipped
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the 
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
 Headlight-Wiper Integration
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, 
they automatically turn on when the front 
wipers operate several times within a certain 
interval. The headlights turn off shortly after 
the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough 
ambient light.
 Intermittent Wipers*When you move the lever to the INT position, 
the wipers operate based on the delay 
adjustment. 
Adjust the wiper delay using the intermittent 
time adjustment ring. 
 Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather, 
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall. 
Adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity using the intermittent time adjustment ring. 
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to 
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
Mist
Off
Intermittent*/automatic*
Low speed
High speed
Intermittent time 
adjustment ring
Pull for 
washer.
NOTICE