lock Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Manual

516Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill DoorIf you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
1When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever

517Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the TrunkIf you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure.1.Remove the cover.
2. Insert the key into the cylinder and turn the
key clockwise.
1When You Cannot Open the Trunk
What to do-following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Push
Key

Index
534Index
Index
AAAC.................................................... 235, 245
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 402
Accessories and Modifications ................. 423
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 352
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 443
Engine Oil ................................................ 437
Washer .................................................... 446
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 437
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 186
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Head Restraints........................................ 182
Mirrors .................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Temperature ............................................ 123
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 388
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 244
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 254
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 469
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors .................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode ................................. 203 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Air Pressure ............................... 457, 521, 523
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
Airbag Care............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 51, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 50
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 402
Indicator.................................................... 79
Armrest ..................................................... 186
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 214
Audio System ............................................ 210
Adjusting the Sound................................ 226
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 212
Error Messages ........................................ 250
General Information ................................ 255
Internet Radio ......................................... 242
iPhone............................................. 242, 258
iPod ........................................................ 238
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 235, 245
Reactivating ............................................ 213
Recommended CDs ................................. 256
Recommended Devices............................ 258
Remote Controls ..................................... 214 Security Code ......................................... 213
Shortcuts ................................................ 217
Theft Protection ...................................... 213
USB Flash Drives...................................... 258
USB Port ................................................. 211
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 222
Authorized Manuals ................................ 531
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 151
Customize ...................................... 132, 270
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 342
OFF Button ............................................. 342
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 400
Indicator ........................................... 72, 400
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 400
Automatic Lighting .................................. 166
Automatic Transmission .......................... 330
Creeping................................................. 330
Kickdown ............................................... 330
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 332
Shifting ................................................... 331
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 212
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 123
Average Speed ......................................... 124

535Index
BBatteryCharging (Battery)........................... 465, 466
Charging System Indicator ................ 74, 505
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 465
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 192
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 389
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 248
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .................... 279
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 396
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 402
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 400
Brake Assist System................................. 403
Fluid ....................................................... 446
Foot Brake .............................................. 399
Parking Brake.......................................... 396
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 73
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 70, 506
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 172
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 389
Bulb Replacement .................................... 447
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 452
Brake/Taillights........................................ 451
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker Lights .................................................... 451
Fog Lights ............................................... 447 Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 447
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 448
Headlights ............................................... 447
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 453
Puddle Lights ........................................... 453
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 453
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 450
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 447
Bulb Specifications ........................... 520, 522
CCar Wash Mode........................................ 334
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Carrying Cargo .................................. 317, 319
CD Player ................................................... 235
Center Pocket ........................................... 191
Certification Label .................................... 524
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 447
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 505
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56 Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 472
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 470
Client Service Information ....................... 532
Climate Control System ............................ 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 469
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors ................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode................................. 203
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 404
Coat Hooks ............................................... 194
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 404
Compact Spare Tire
(Optional) ................................ 489, 521, 523
Compass .................................................... 313
Console Compartment ............................. 190
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 443
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 444
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 443
Overheating ............................................ 503
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 330

536Index
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission)....... 330
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 416
Cruise Control ........................................... 348
Indicator .................................................... 84
Cup Holders ............................................... 192
Customized Features ........................ 126, 259DDaytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 498
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 525
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 438
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 164
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Indicator ............................ 31, 81
Door Open Message ................................ 102
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 13, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 146 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 459
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ...................................................... 315
Automatic Transmission .......................... 330
Braking ................................................... 396
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 330
Shifting Gear ................................... 331, 338
Starting the Engine.................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 445
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 339
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 502
Shifting ................................................... 338
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 469
EECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 71, 507
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 507
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 386
Emergency ................................................ 515 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
...... 527
Engine ....................................................... 524
Coolant .................................................. 443
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
Oil .......................................................... 437
Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Starting................................................... 322
Engine Coolant ........................................ 443
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 444
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 443
Overheating ............................................ 503
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 437
Adding ................................................... 440
Checking ................................................ 438
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 430
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 505
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 437
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 179
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 472
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
FFCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 365
Features .................................................... 209

538Index
IIdentification Numbers............................ 524
Vehicle Identifi cation Number (VIN),
Engine Number and Transmission
Number ............................................... 524
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 346
IDS Button ................................................. 346
Illumination Control ................................. 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 155
Indicator .................................................... 83
Indicators ..................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 352
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 79
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 72, 400
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 72, 400
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 390
Brake System (Amber)................................ 73
Brake System (Red) ............................ 70, 506
Charging System ............................... 74, 505
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ........................................... 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 84, 349
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 84, 348
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 31, 81
ECON (Econ mode) .................................... 88
Electric Parking Brake................................. 71
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 71, 507
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 80, 507 Fog Lights ................................................. 83
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 85
Gear Position............................................. 75
High Beam ................................................ 83
Immobilizer System ................................... 83
Keyless Access System ............................... 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 381
Lights On .................................................. 83
Low Fuel ................................................... 79
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 505
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 82, 392, 394
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 74, 506
Precision All Wheel Steer System ............... 88
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 87
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 84
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 88
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 80
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission ....................................... 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 83
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 81, 386
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 81, 387
Information .............................................. 519
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 172 Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
.......... 346
IDS Button .............................................. 346
Interface Dial ............................................ 215
Interior Lights ........................................... 187
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 242
iPhone ............................................... 242, 258
iPod ................................................... 238, 258
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 492
Jump Starting ........................................... 498KKey Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 143
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 146
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 146
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................ 142
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ................................. 139, 147, 325
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 330
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 330

539Index
LLane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 371
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 380
Language (HFL) ........................................ 280
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) ............. 371
Lights ................................................ 165, 447
Automatic............................................... 166
Bulb Replacement ................................... 447
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 168
Fog Lights ............................................... 168
High Beam Indicator ................................. 83
Interior.................................................... 187
Light Switches......................................... 165
Lights On Indicator.................................... 83
Turn Signals ............................................ 164
Load Limits ............................................... 319
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 150
From Inside ............................................. 148
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 146
Low Battery Charge ................................. 505
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 141
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 505
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59 Lubricant Specifications Chart
......... 521, 523
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 319
Lumbar Support ........................................ 180
MMaintenance............................................. 425
Battery .................................................... 465
Brake Fluid .............................................. 446
Cleaning .................................................. 470
Climate Control System ........................... 469
Coolant ................................................... 443
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 429
Oil ........................................................... 438
Precautions .............................................. 426
Radiator .................................................. 444
Remote Transmitter ......................... 467, 468
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 447
Safety ...................................................... 427
Service Items ........................................... 432
Tires ........................................................ 456
Transmission Fluid ................................... 445
Under the Hood .............................. 434, 435
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 506
Map Lights ................................................ 188
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 319
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Door........................................................ 178
Exterior .................................................... 178 Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 423
Moonroof ................................................. 160
MP3 ................................................... 235, 245
Multi-Information Display ....................... 118
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 419
NNumbers (Identification).......................... 524OOdometer................................................. 123
Oil (Engine) ............................... 437, 521, 523
Adding .................................................... 440
Checking................................................. 438
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 430
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 505
Recommended Engine Oil ....... 437, 521, 523
Viscosity .................................. 437, 521, 523
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 216
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 517
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 436
Moonroof ............................................... 160
Power Windows ...................................... 158
Trunk ...................................................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 161

541Index
Sequential Mode...................................... 336
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 337
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 341
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 391
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 125
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 331
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 338
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 339
Shifting (Transmission) ........ 18, 20, 331, 338
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 232
Snow Tires ................................................ 464
Spare Tire (Optional) ............... 489, 521, 523
Spark Plugs ....................................... 520, 522
Specifications ........................................... 520
Specified Fuel ........................... 420, 520, 522
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 88
Sport Mode .............................................. 346
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 346
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 322
Does Not Start ........................................ 495
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting ......................................... 498 Remote Engine Start ................................ 325
Steering Wheel ......................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................. 176
Stopping .................................................... 411
Summer Tires ............................................ 464
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 391
Indicator .................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 161
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
TTemperature Gauge................................. 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 207
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 478
Text Message .................................... 307, 309
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 392, 508
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 392
Indicator ............................................ 82, 508
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 392, 508
Tires ........................................................... 456
Air Pressure ............................. 457, 521, 523
Chains ..................................................... 464
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 456
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 477
Inspection ................................................ 456 Labeling .................................................. 457
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 477, 489
Regulations ............................................. 459
Rotation .................................................. 463
Spare (Optional) ...................... 489, 521, 523
Summer .................................................. 464
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 478
Wear Indicators ....................................... 461
Winter..................................................... 464
Tools .......................................................... 476
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 321
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 321
Emergency .............................................. 515
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 392
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 331, 338
Automatic ................................. 18, 330, 331
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 330, 338
Fluid ........................................................ 445
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Number................................................... 524
Sequential Mode ..................................... 336
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 339
TRIP Button ....................................... 121, 122
Trip Meter ................................................. 123

542Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 475
Blown Fuse ...................... 510, 511, 512, 513
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 515
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 495
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 477
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating............................................. 503
Premium Gasoline.................... 420, 520, 522
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 477, 489
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 24, 150
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 502
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk ......................................................... 152
Lid ........................................................... 152
Light Bulbs....................................... 520, 522
Main Switch ............................................ 154
Open Indicator........................................... 81
Open Message......................................... 102
Unable to Open ....................................... 517
Turn Signals ............................................... 164
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 83
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
Two-way Keyless Access
Remote .................................... 139, 147, 325UUnder-Floor Storage Area ........................ 195
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 142 Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 148
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 258
USB Port .................................................... 211
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 143
VValet Mode............................................... 154
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 524
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 386
Off Button............................................... 387
Off Indicator...................................... 81, 387
System Indicator ................................ 81, 386
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 437, 521, 523
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 386WWallpaper................................................. 224
Warning and Information Messages ......... 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 505
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 529
Watts ................................................. 520, 522
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 461
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 492
Window Washers ..................................... 169
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 446 Switch .................................................... 169
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 158
Windshield Cleaning ................................................. 473
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 206
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 173
Washer Fluid ........................................... 446
Wiper Blades........................................... 454
Wipers and Washers ............................... 169
Winter Tires .............................................. 464
Snow Tires .............................................. 464
Tire Chains.............................................. 464
Wipers and Washers ................................ 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 454
WMA ................................................. 235, 245
Worn Tires ................................................ 456