clutch Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Window Switches
(P158)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P42)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag
(P46)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P178)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P150)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P193)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P212)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P193)
❙USB Port
(P211)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P177)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P436)
❙Memory Buttons
(P175)
❙SET Button
(P175)
❙Glove Box
(P189)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P42)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes
(P512)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P396)❙IDS Button
(P346)
❙Shift Button
*
Electronic Gear Selector
(P331)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P400)❙Shift Lever
*
Dual Clutch Transmission
(P338)
❙Auto Idle Stop OFF Button
* (P342)

20Quick Reference Guide
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Dual Clutch Transmission
* (P338)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. The sequential
shift mode can be used.
Paddle Shifters
(P341)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the
vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on, when the
Sport+ mode is on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.
M
Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Shift Lever
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
Models with full color displayModels without full color display
Selected
Gear
Number
M Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Selected
Gear
Number
IDS
Button

315
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

445
uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission FluidHave a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the automatic transmission fluid yourself.
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the automatic transmission fluid yourself.■
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
*
Specified fluid: Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 2.0■
Automatic Transmission Fluid
*
Specified fluid: Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 3.0
1Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
*
NOTICEDo not mix Acura ATF-TYPE 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Acura ATF-TYPE
2.0 may adversely affect the operation and durability
of your vehicle’s transmission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acura ATF-TYPE 2.0 is not
covered by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.1Automatic Transmission Fluid
*
NOTICEDo not mix Acura ATF-TYPE 3.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Acura ATF-TYPE
3.0 may adversely affect the operation and durability
of your vehicle’s transmission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acura ATF-TYPE 3.0 is not
covered by Acura’s new vehicle warranty.
* Not available on all models

511
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3:6-cylinder models with AWD
Circuit Protected
Amps
18 Horn 10 A
19
Audio
*1, *2
20 A
Interior Right
*3
5 A
20 ACM
*2
20 A
Injector
*1
21
FI Main
15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23
TCU/SBW
*2, *3
10 A
24 Premium AMP 30 A
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26 Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding 20 A
27
Small
*1, *2
15 A
28 BMS 7.5 A
29
Back Up
10 A
Located near the washer fluid cap. Push the
tabs to open the box.■
Type B Engine Compartment
Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Left Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
2
Right Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
3
Right Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
4 Left Headlight High Beam 7.5 A

521
uuSpecifications u
Continued
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission FluidSpecified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-TYPE 2.0
Capacity Change 4.3 US qt (4.1 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
Specified
Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.21 US gal (0.8 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire*1: Vehicles with optional spare tireRegular
Size
225/55R17 97H
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare
*1
Size
T135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
17 x 7 1/2J
Compact Spare
*1
17 x 4T

524Information
Identification NumbersVehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission NumberYour vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number and transmission number are
shown as follows.
1Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission Number
The interior vehicle iden tification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Engine Number
Dual Clutch
Transmission
Number Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Engine Number
Automatic
Transmission
Number Certification Label/Vehicle Identification Number
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models

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

537Index
FiltersDust and Pollen....................................... 469
Oil .......................................................... 441
Flat Tire ..................................................... 477
Floor Mats ................................................ 471
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 445
Brake ...................................................... 446
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 445
Engine Coolant ....................................... 443
Windshield Washer ................................. 446
Fog Lights ................................................. 168
Foot Brake ................................................ 399
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with
Pedestrian Detection ............................. 365
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 197
Front Seats ................................................ 180
Adjusting ................................................ 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 351
Fuel ..................................................... 21, 420
Economy................................................. 422
Gauge .................................................... 117
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 124
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 79
Range ..................................................... 124
Recommendation.................... 420, 520, 522
Refueling ................................................ 420
Fuel Economy ........................................... 422
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 421 Fuses
.......................................................... 510
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 514
Locations ......................... 510, 511, 512, 513
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 422
Gauge ..................................................... 117
Information ............................................. 420
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Refueling ................................................. 420
Gauges ...................................................... 117
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 338
Gear Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 331
Glass (care) ................................................ 473
Glove Box .................................................. 189HHandling the Unexpected ........................ 475
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 279
Auto Answer ........................................... 294
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ..................................... 296
Automatic Transferring ............................ 294
Displaying Messages ................................ 309 HFL Buttons............................................. 279
HFL Menus .............................................. 281
HFL Status Display ................................... 280
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 280
Making a Call .......................................... 300
Options During a Call .............................. 306
Phone Setup............................................ 286
Receiving a Call ....................................... 305
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 307
Ring Tone................................................ 295
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 308
Speed Dial ............................................... 297
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 293
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message
Option................................................... 291
Use Contact Photo .................................. 295
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 182
Headlight Washers ................................... 171
Headlights ................................................. 165
Aiming .................................................... 447
Automatic Operation............................... 166
Dimming ......................................... 165, 168
Operating................................................ 165
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 196
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 173
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 197, 198
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 279
High Beam Indicator .................................. 83
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 328
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 277