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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
150Controls
Press the master door lock switch in as shown 
to lock or unlock all doors.
Childproof Door LocksThe 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.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock either front door using the 
master door lock switch, all the other doors lock/
unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
To Lock
Master Door Lock Switch
■
Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the 
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the 
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your 
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door 
handle.
Unlock
Lock 
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/UnlockingYour vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a 
certain condition is met.■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).■Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.■
Auto Door Locking
■
Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or change to another auto door 
locking/unlocking setting using the audio/
information screen or multi-information display.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 259 
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152Controls
Opening and Closing the TrunkPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk■Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.■Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.2 Exhaust Gas Hazard  P. 66Using the Trunk Release
Press the trunk release on the driver side 
control panel to open the trunk.2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 517
Trunk Release 
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button
Controls
Using the Trunk Release Button
Push up the release button on the trunk lid 
after the doors are unlocked.2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk  P. 517Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the 
trunk if you carry the keyless access remote.
u The beeper will sound.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for 
approximately one second to unlock and open 
the trunk.
1Using the Trunk Release Button•Do not leave the keyless access remote in the 
vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.•Even if you are not carrying the keyless access 
remote, you can unlock the trunk while someone 
else with the remote  is within range.•Do not leave the keyless access remote inside the 
trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the 
trunk cannot be closed.
Trunk 
Release 
Button
Trunk 
Release 
ButtonTrunk 
Release 
Button 
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uTrunk Main Switch
Controls
Trunk Main Switch
The trunk main switch disables the trunk 
release button on the remote transmitter, the 
trunk release button on the trunk lid and 
trunk release on the driver side control panel 
to protect cargo in the trunk.
1. Make sure the rear seat-back is not folded 
down.
2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove 
box.
3. Lock the glove box.
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open the 
trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow.
1Trunk Main Switch
If you need to give the key to someone else, remove 
the built-in key from the keyless access remote by 
sliding the release knob, and give the remote as a 
valet key.
Main Switch
OFFON
1Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should decide if their children should be 
shown how to use this feature.
Lever 
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Controls
Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic 
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the  ENGINE START/
STOP  button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless 
access remote.Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the  trunk, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key, 
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is opened with the key, then the shift 
lever
* is moved out of 
(P
 or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to 
ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or keyless access system. The 
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the keyless access remote in the vehicle can 
result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the 
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models 
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
156Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have 
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter or keyless 
access system.■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking 
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter, or you grab any door handle while carrying the keyless access remote, 
or the power mode is set to ON. The security system indicator goes off at the same 
time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone 
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can 
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk release or the 
emergency trunk opener.•Moving the shift lever
* out of 
(P.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the  security alarm may go off 
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by 
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or 
keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another 
device to it.
* Not available on all models 
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote 
transmitter
If you press the panic button for 
approximately one second, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter, or set the power mode to ON.■
Panic ModePanic 
ButtonPanic 
Button 
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Opening and Closing the WindowsOpening/Closing the Power WindowsThe power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to open and 
close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not 
pushed in, indicator off) to open and close the windows from anywhere other than 
the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pushed in, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on when 
children are in the vehicle.
■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 briefly.■Manual operation
To open:  Push the switch down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
■
Opening/Closing the Wi ndows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set th e power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses resistance when closing 
automatically, it stops closing and reverses direction.
The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.
3
WARNING
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.
ON
OFF
Power Window 
Lock ButtonIndicator
Driver’s 
Window 
Switch
Front Passenger’s 
Window SwitchRear Passenger’s 
Window Switches 
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uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
To open:  Press the unlock button twice 
within 10 seconds and hold it down the 
second time. If the windows stop midway, 
repeat the procedure.
To open:  Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to 
the central position, turn the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close:  Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of returning the key to the 
central position, turn the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want 
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.
■
Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the RemoteUnlock 
Button■
Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key
Close
Open