USB port Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside AssistanceYour Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the
following benefits are available:
• Towing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
• Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
• Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client RelationsYour authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 132).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2015 Acura TLX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all TLX
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in
your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this
guide should be considered examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, Consumer Information Book, and vehicle and tire warranties
in electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac
platform) and saved or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.
com to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, Vehicle
Warranty, or Consumer Information Book. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.
com and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from
your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment. VISUAL INDEX ...................................
1
Steering Wheel and Nearby
Controls .............................................. 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ..... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 3
Important Safety Information ....... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ............................................... 8
Child Safety .................................... 14
Safety Label Locations .................. 20
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 21
INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................. 22
Condition Indicators ...................... 24
On/Off Indicators .......................... 25
Multi-Information Display ........... 26
VEHICLE CONTROLS ..................... 27
Using the Remote Transmitter ..... 27
Keyless Access System .................. 28
Door Operation from Inside the
Vehicle ............................................. 29
Power Window Operation ............ 30
Power Moonroof Operation .........31
Interior and Exterior Lights ...........32
One-Touch Turn Signal .................. 33
Wiper Operation ............................ 33
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 35
Driving Position Memory System ... 37
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 38
Adjusting the Mirrors .....................39
Customized Features ..................... 40
HomeLink® Garage Opener .......... 41
Climate Control System ................42
Seat Heaters and Ventilation* ..... 43AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ......
44
Basic Audio Operation ................... 44
FM/AM Radio .................................. 47
SiriusXM® Radio ............................. 48
Compact Disc (CD) ........................ 49
iPod® or USB Flash Drive .............. 50
Bluetooth® Audio ............................ 51
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio* .... 52
Pandora® ......................................... 53
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ............ 54
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ® ... 55
Basic HFL Operation ...................... 55
Pairing a Phone ............................... 57
Making a Call .................................. 58
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ... 61
A CURALINK
®* ................................. 62
AcuraLink Messages ....................... 62
Subscription Features .................... 63
NAVIGATION* ............................... 65
Basic Navigation Operation ......... 65
Entering a Destination .................. 68
Routing ............................................ 70
DRIVING .......................................... 72
Before Driving ................................. 72
Maximum Load Limit ..................... 73
Remote Engine Start* .................... 75
Starting to Drive ............................. 76
Shifting ............................................. 77
Braking ............................................. 81
Auto Idle Stop* ............................... 83
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) ... 84
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................. 84
*if equipped
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION

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SAFETY
VISUAL INDEX
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
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Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Color information display
2 On-Demand Multi-Use Display p. 46
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control buttons p. 42
5 USB adapter cable p. 44
6 Moonroof switch p. 31
Map lights p. 32
AcuraLink®* buttons p. 63, p. 64
7 Power window switches p. 30
Door lock switches p. 29
Door mirror controls p. 39
8 Hood release handle p. 115116
9 Driving Position Memory System
(DPMS) buttons p. 37
10 Integrated Dynamics System
(IDS) button p. 84
Electric parking brake p. 81
Electronic gear selector* p. 79
Shift lever* p. 77
Brake hold button* p. 82
Auto idle stop button* p. 83
Audio/phone/navigation* buttons p. 46, p. 55, p. 65

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*if equipped
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions • Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to
your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
TABLE OF
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
iPod® or USB Flash Drive
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 44).
Album/Folder bar:
Change the album
or folder.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Audio Source: Select
the iPod or USB icon.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate to view tracks
in the upper display,
and press to select a
track.
Searching for MusicUse the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4. Select the song you want to play.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By Voice™ (see page 139).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
iPod display
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 57). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply.
Bluetooth® Audio display Play/Resume
Folder bar: Search
for a folder.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press to
select an item in the
upper display. Audio Source:
Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when safe to do so.

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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
AUX Commands
• Auxiliary play
Song By Voice™ Commands
Available for tracks stored on the HDD or iPod®.
• Music search
• What/Who am I listening to?
• Who is this? •
What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?
Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on the Voice Portal screen.
• Dial by number
• Dial by voice tag
• Dial (number)
• Dial (contact name)
On-screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All
available on-screen voice commands are highlighted in yellow when you press
the Talk button.
Info CommandsThe system accepts these commands on the Info screen.
• AcuraLink messages
• Trip computer
• Traffic information
• Display clock/wallpaper
•
Next (or Down)
• Previous (or Up)
• OK
• Delete
•
iPod play
• iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
• iPod skip forward
• iPod skip back
• iPod track shuffle*
• iPod album shuffle*
• iPod track repeat* •
iPod normal play
• What/Who am I listening to?
• Who is this?
• What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?
USB Commands
• USB play
• USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
• USB skip forward
• USB skip back
• USB track random*
• USB track repeat*
• USB track scan* •
USB folder up
• USB folder down
• USB folder random*
• USB folder repeat*
• USB folder scan*
• USB normal play
iPod® Commands
• Pandora play
• Pandora skip forward
• Pandora station up
• Pandora station down
• Pandora pause •
Pandora resume
• Pandora thumbs up
• Pandora thumbs down
Pandora® Commands
• Aha radio play
• Aha radio skip forward
• Aha radio skip back
• Aha radio station up
• Aha radio station down •
Aha radio pause
• Aha radio resume
• Aha radio like
• Aha radio dislike
Aha Radio™ Commands
Bluetooth® Audio Commands
Commands may not work on some phones or devices.
•  Bluetooth audio play
•  Bluetooth audio skip forward
•  Bluetooth audio skip back
•  Bluetooth audio pause
•  Bluetooth audio resume • 
Bluetooth audio group up
•  Bluetooth audio group down
•  Bluetooth audio track random
•  Bluetooth audio track repeat
* These commands toggle the function on and off, so
the command may not match your intended action.

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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Malfunction indicator lamp .......................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................................. 22
Map Display Commands ............................ 134
Map Legend ............................................... 66, 70
Master Door Lock Switch .............................. 29
Maximum Load Limit ..................................... 73
Mirrors ........................................................... 39
Moonroof ......................................................... 31
Multi-Information Display ............................ 26
Multi-View Rear Camera ...............................95
Navigation ....................................................... 65
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ ................... 71
Detour ........................................................... 71
Display and Controls ................................. 66
Entering a Destination .............................. 68
Find Nearest Place ..................................... 69
Home Address ............................................ 68
Interface Dial Feedback ............................. 67
Map Legend ........................................... 66, 70
Place Category ........................................... 69
Routing ......................................................... 70
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 65
Street Address ............................................ 68
System Guidance Volume ......................... 67
Traffic ............................................................ 71
Voice Command Tips .................................. 65
Voice Prompt ............................................... 67
Navigation Commands ............................... 134
Neutral (Car Wash Mode) ............................ 80
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 46
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 33
On/Off Indicators ........................................... 25
Opening the Hood ........................................ 115
Opening the Trunk ......................................... 28
Operator Assistance ...................................... 64
Overheating ................................................... 101
Pairing a Phone ................................................ 57
Pandora® .......................................................... 53
Pandora® Commands ................................. 138
Parking Brake ................................................... 81
Parking Sensor System .................................. 94
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ..................... 11
Phone ............................................................ 57
Phonebook .......................................................59
Phone Commands ........................................ 139
Place Category ............................................... 69
Power Door Mirrors ....................................... 39
Power Mode ..................................................... 76
Power Moonroof ............................................. 31
Power Windows ............................................. 30
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator ... 22
Protecting Child Passengers ......................... 14
Protecting Infants ........................................... 15
Protecting Larger Children ............................ 19
Protecting Smaller Children .......................... 16Radio
............................................................ 47
Rain-Sensing Wipers ..................................... 33
RDM indicator ................................................. 23
Readiness Codes ............................................ 128
Rear Camera ....................................................95
Rearview Mirror .............................................. 39
Refueling ........................................................... 97
Remote Battery Strength ............................. 98
Remote Engine Start ...................................... 75
Remote Transmitter ....................................... 27
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 21
Reserve Tank .................................................. 118
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ............................. 39
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ...23, 92
Roadside Assistance ..................................... 133
Route Commands ........................................ 134
Routing ............................................................ 70
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................. 4
Child Safety .................................................. 14
Important Safety Information .................... 3
Important Safety Precautions .................... 3
Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 21
Safety Label Locations .............................. 20
Safety Messages ............................................ 3
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................... 6
Seat belt reminder indicator ..................... 24
Seat Heaters ................................................... 43
Seat Ventilation ............................................. 43
Seats ............................................................ 35
Sequential Mode ............................................ 80
Sequential Shift Mode ................................... 78
Service Codes ................................................ 112
Settings ........................................................... 40
Setting the Clock ........................................... 40
SH-AWD indicator .......................................... 24
Shifting ............................................................ 77
Electronic Gear Selector ............................ 79
Sequential Mode ........................................ 80
Sequential Shift Mode ............................... 78
Shift Lever .................................................... 77
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 98
Shoulder Anchor ............................................... 7
Side Airbags ....................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... 9
SiriusXM® Radio ............................................ 48
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ...................... 137
SMS Text Messaging ....................................... 61
Song By Voice™ Commands ....................... 139
Sound ........................................................... 45
Specifications ................................................ 129Speed Dial .................................................
59, 60
SPORT mode indicator .................................. 25
Supplemental Restraint System indicator ... 10, 23
START/STOP button ................................................... 76
Steering Wheel ............................................... 38
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........... 1
Steering Wheel Controls ................. 45, 55, 65
Street Address ................................................ 68
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (AWD) ... 94
System Guidance Volume ............................. 67
System message indicator ............................ 24
Text Messaging ................................................ 61
Tire Chains ...................................................... 123
Tire Information ............................................ 121
Inflation Guidelines .................................. 121
Inspection Guidelines ............................... 121
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 122
Tire and Wheel Replacement.................. 122
Tire Grading ............................................... 125
Tire Labeling ............................................... 124
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ........... 124
Tire Service Life ......................................... 123
Tire Terminology ....................................... 124
Wear Indicators
......................................... 121
Winter Tires ................................................ 123
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)............................. 23, 103, 127
Tire Repair Kit ............................................... 104
Tires ................................................. 129, 130
TPMS indicator ................................................ 23
Traffic ............................................................ 71
Troubleshooting ............................................ 131
Trunk ........................................................... 28
Trunk Release Button .................................... 30
Turn-by-turn directions ................................. 70
Turn Signal ...................................................... 33
Turn signal indicator ...................................... 25
Under the Hood ............................................ 114
Unlocking the Doors ..................................... 28
USB Adapter Cable ........................................ 44
USB Commands ........................................... 138
USB Flash Drive .............................................. 50
Vehicle Controls .............................................. 27
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) .............. 23, 84
Visual Index ....................................................... 1
Voice Command Index ................................ 134
Voice Command Tips ...............................56, 65
Voice Prompt ................................................... 67
VSA indicator ................................................... 23
VSA off indicator ............................................. 25
Warranty Coverages ..................................... 133
Wear Indicators ............................................. 121
Window s ......................................................... 30
Window Washer Fluid .................................. 119
Winter Tires .................................................... 123Wipers
........................................................... 33
Wiper Blades .................................................. 102
XM® Radio ...................................................... 48
XM® Radio Commands ................................ 137