Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2015, Model line: TLX, Model: Acura TLX 2015Pages: 545, PDF Size: 19.64 MB
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Instrument Panel
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Meter Setup Language Selection
Changes the displayed language. English
*1/
Français /
Español
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~
±0°F*1 ~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed
time A. When Refueled
/IGN Off/
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed
time B. When Refueled
/IGN Off/
Manually Reset
*1
Auto Idle Stop Guidance
Screens
*
Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop guidance screens
comes on. On
/Off
*1
Turn by Turn Display
*
Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on
during the route guidance. On
*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsDriving
Position
Setup
Memory Position Link
Turns the driving position memory system on and
off.
On
*1/
Off
Seat Position Movement
At Entry/Exit
Depending on the set seating position the driver seat
may move forward or rearward when entering/
exiting the vehicle.
On
*1/Off
Auto Seat Belt Tension
*
Turns the auto seatbelt tension setting for the seat
belt e-pretensioner on and off.
On
*1/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Beep
Volume Changes the beep volume.
High
*1/Low
Keyless Access Light
Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors. On*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off
*
Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On
*1/Off
* Not available on all models
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsLighting
Setup
Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec
*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off
Timer
Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec /30sec /15sec
*1/ 0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
Max /High /Mid
*1/Low/ Min
Door Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. With Vehicle Speed
*1/
Shift
From P /Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. All Doors When Driver’s
Door Opens
*1/
All Doors
When Shifted To Park /All
Doors When Ignition
Switched Off/Off
Key And Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.
Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec
/60sec /30sec
*1
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsIDS Setup
Preferred IDS Mode
Changes the IDS mode setting for when you set the
power mode to ON.
Last Used
*1/
Econ /Normal /
Sport
Maintenance
Info. Maintenance Reset
Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel
/Reset
Default All
—
Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.
Cancel /Set
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■Example of customization settings
The steps for changing the “Trip A” Reset Timing setting to When Refueled are
shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” Reset Timing is Manually Reset .
1. Roll the right selector wheel to select
Vehicle Settings , then push the right
selector wheel.
2. Roll the right selector wheel until Meter
Setup appears on the display.
3. Push the right selector wheel.
u Language Selection appears first on
the display.*1 : Models with full color display
*2 : Models without full color display
*1 *2*1*2
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4. Roll the right selector wheel until “Trip A”
Reset Timing appears on the display, then
push the right selector wheel.
u The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select When Refueled , IGN Off,
Manually Reset , or Exit .
5. Roll the right selector wheel and select
When Refueled , then push the right
selector wheel.
u The When Refueled Setup screen
appears, then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.
6. Roll the right selector wheel until Exit
appears on the display, then push the right
selector wheel.
7. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the
normal screen.
*1 : Models with full color display
*2 : Models without full color display
*1 *2*1*2*1*2
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 139
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 141
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 142
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 150
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 151
Opening and Closing the Trunk....... 152
Security System ................................ 155
Immobilizer System .......................... 155 Security System Alarm...................... 155
Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 158Opening and Closing the Moonroof
....... 160
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 161
Turn Signals ..................................... 164
Light Switches.................................. 165
Fog Lights
*...................................... 168
Daytime Running Lights ................... 168
Wipers and Washers ........................ 169
Brightness Control ........................... 172
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror .......... 173
Driving Position Memory System ...... 174 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 176
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 177
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 177
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 178
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 180
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 180
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 187
Interior Lights .................................. 187
Interior Convenience Items .............. 189
Climate Control System ................... 199
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 199
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......207
* Not available on all models
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ClockAdjusting the ClockYou can also adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen, with the
power mode in ON.■Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Clock
Adjustment .
3. Rotate to change hour, then press .
4. Rotate to change minute, then press
.■
Adjusting the Time
1Adjusting the Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2 Customized Features P. 259
You can turn the clock display in the audio/
information screen on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 259
The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.Models with navigation system
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Locking and Unlocking the DoorsKey Types and FunctionsThis vehicle comes with the following keys:■Keyless access remoteUse the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and trunk. You can also use the keyless
access system to lock and unlock the doors
and trunk.■
Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 155
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apa rt except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 325
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remoteModels with two-way keyless
access remote* Not available on all models