Auto idle Acura TLX 2015 User Guide

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uuGauges and Multi- Information Display uMulti-Information Display
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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Controls
Climate Control SystemUsing Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (On/off) button to cancel.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed
while using the climate control system in AUTO, the
function of the button/icon that was pressed will take
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During the Auto Idle Stop, the air conditioning
system will be turned off.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.Models with Auto Idle StopAll models
(On/off) Button
AUTO Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Driver’s Side
Temperature

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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■Changing the interior temperature setting
1.Select the driver’s or passenger’s side
temperature control.
2. Change the temperature setting from the
following:
Temperature bar : Select a point where your
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the
right for a higher setting.
3 /4 : To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 3 /4 , the
temperature decreases or increases.
MAX COOL ON/OFF : To rapidly cool down
the interior. u The AUTO indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previously selected value
when you select it again.
MAX HEAT ON/OFF: To rapidly warm up the
interior. u The AUTO indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previously selected value
when you select it again.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
If you select the MAX COOL ON/OFF or MAX HEAT
ON/OFF during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts
automatically.Models with Auto Idle Stop
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar

uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
206Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
2 Switching between the recirculation
and fresh air modes P. 204
■
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.
If you press the button during Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.Models with Auto Idle Stop1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
“Trip A” Reset Timing“Trip B” Reset Timing

Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display




Forward Collision Warning Distance
*
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
*

Turn by Turn Display
*
Default

Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash


Interior Light Dimming TimeHeadlight Auto Off TimerAuto Light Sensitivity
Vehicle
Settings
Meter SetupDriver Assist
System
SetupKeyless Access
SetupLighting Setup
Keyless Access Beep
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
*
Blind Spot Info
*
Auto Seatbelt Tension
*

Driving
Position Setup
Road Departure Mitigation Setting
*
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Remote Start System On/Off
*
Memory Position Link
Keyless Access Beep Volume
Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens
*
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Meter
SetupLanguage Selection
Changes the displayed language on the multi-
information display. 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 Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screens
*
Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop display 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
Driving
Position
Setup Memory Position Link
Turns the driving position memory system on and
off.
On*1/
Off
Auto Seatbelt Tension
*
Turns the auto seatbelt tension setting for the
seat belt e-pretensioner on and off. On
*1/
Off
* Not available on all models

uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
286Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select Yes, then press .
3. Make sure your phone is search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u If your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
u If your phone still does not appear, move
to select Device Not Found? and
search for Bluetooth devices using your
phone. From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
5. HFL gives you a pairing code on the audio/
information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
■
Phone Setup
1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.•Up to six phones can be paired.•Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is
connected to HFL.•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and returns to idle.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the
right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth ® Audio.
When pairing is completed, an Automatic Phone
Sync prompt appears. Select On if you want your call
history and phonebook automatically imported to
HFL.
2 Changing the Automatic Phone Sync
setting P. 296

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 316
Towing a Trailer ................................ 321
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 322
Precautions While Driving................. 329
Automatic Transmission
*................. 330
Dual Clutch Transmission*............... 330
Shifting ............................................ 331
Shifting ............................................ 338
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 342
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)..... 346
Models with electronic gear selectorModels with shift lever
Cruise Control
*............................... 348
Front Sensor Camera
*..................... 351
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*....................... 352
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection*.................... 365
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 371
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
*... 375
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
*.. 380
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 386
Agile Handling Assist System............ 388
Precision All Wheel Steer System
*.... 388
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System
*.... 389
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SH-
AWD® )
*......................................... 391
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 392Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 394
Braking .............................................. 396
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 411
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 419
Refueling ........................................... 420
Fuel Economy .................................... 422
Accessories and Modifications ........ 423
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uAutomatic Transmission
*
330Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.Automatic Transmission
*
The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.Dual Clutch Transmission
*
As with a conventional automatic transmission, this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.■
Other Precautions
■
Creeping
■
Kickdown
■
Creeping
■
Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
Do not change the gear position to
(N, as you will
lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
*
Driving
Auto Idle Stop
*
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator comes on.
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator goes
off.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the multi-information display.
2Indicators P. 92
2 Customized Features P. 130, 268If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is comes on, a buzzer sounds to
notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function is
in operation.
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.
u The Auto Idle Stop system will stop and
the Indicator (Amber) will come on.
1Auto Idle Stop
*
The 12-volt ba ttery installed in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the battery life, and prevent Auto Idle
Stop from activating. If you need to replace the
battery, make sure to select the specified type. Ask a
dealer for more details.
The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:•Increases in the ECON mode, compared to when
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
Auto Idle Stop may activate less frequently in such
conditions as a traffic jam.
■
Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
1 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
Press the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to restart the
engine from the idling stop.
* Not available on all models