battery Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 152 Security System P. 155 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 158
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 161 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 187 Climate Control System P. 199Audio Error Messages P. 250General Information on the Audio System P. 255
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 279 Compass
* P. 313
When Driving P. 322 Braking P. 396Parking Your Vehicle P. 411
Fuel Economy P. 422 Accessories and Modifications P. 423Maintenance Under the Hood P. 434 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 447
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 456 Battery P. 465 Remote Transmitter Care P. 467
Cleaning P. 470Engine Does Not Start P. 495 Jump Starting P. 498 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 502
Fuses P. 510 Emergency Towing P. 515 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 516
Refueling P. 518Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 525 Reporting Safety Defects P. 526
Authorized Manuals P. 531 Client Service Information P. 532
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 137
Features
P. 209
Driving
P. 315
Maintenance
P. 425
Handling the Unexpected
P. 475
Information
P. 519
Index
P. 534

22Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P425)
Under the Hood
(P434)
● Check engine oil and engine coolant. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P447)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P454)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P456)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.

Quick Reference Guide23
Handling the Unexpected
(P475)
Flat Tire
(P477)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P505)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kitVehicles with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start
(P495)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P510)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P503)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P515)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models without full color displayIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes
off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds
if the engine is not started. If
“readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.●Comes on if there is a
problem with the emissions
control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 527
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and
wait for it to cool down. Then, take the
vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 506
Charging
System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the
power mode to ON, and goes
off when the engine starts.●Comes on when the battery is
not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 505

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models without full color display
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high. The vehicle no longer moves.
●Immediately stop in a safe place in
(P
.
●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 503
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 465
●Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 505

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models without full color display
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the keyless access remote
inside the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the keyless access
remote back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 163
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 467

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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models without full color display
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you
to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
●Bring the keyless access remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 496
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.
●Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front
of the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message
does not appear.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 496
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or
ON.
2 Starting the Engine P. 322
●Appears when the engine does not restart
automatically due to the following reason:●The hood is open.●There is a problem in the system that disables Auto
Idle Stop.
●Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2Starting the Engine P. 322
Models with Auto Idle Stop
Models with Auto Idle Stop

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Continued
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON
has been selected from the customization menu.●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for
some reason.●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around 14°F
(−10°C). or lower.●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the climate control system is in use, and the difference
between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the engine coolant temperature is low or high.
2 Auto Idle Stop
* P. 342
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the battery charge level is low.
●Appears even though the battery is fully charged
- The system may not read the battery amount correctly.
Drive for a few minutes.●Appears after charging the battery or jump
starting - Disconnect the negative - cable once and
reconnect it again to the battery. Drive a few minutes.
Models with Auto Idle Stop* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because
the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.
●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON
has been selected from the customization menu.●Appears when the system is under the following
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:●The battery charge level is low.●The battery temperature is around 14°F (-10°C) or
lower.
The climate control system is in use, and the difference
●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2 Starting the Engine P. 322
Models with Auto Idle Stop
●between the set temperature and actual interior
temperature becomes significant.●The humidity in the interior is high.

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Controls
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