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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror and power door
mirrors
* reduce the glare from headlights
behind you.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 180
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors*
The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in (R.
Sensor
Mirror with bezel
Mirror without bezel
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Continued
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
SettingsKeyless
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
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 60seconds
/
30seconds
*1/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door. 60seconds
/
30seconds /
15seconds
*1/
0seconds
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid
*1/
Low /Min
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW ) with Pedestrian Detection*
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too hot.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (c urb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• When driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too hot.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (c urb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• When driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too hot.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
* Not available on all models
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uuBraking uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)*
Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too hot.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Fog Lights*
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights
Front side marker/parking lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Side Turn Signal/Emer gency Indicator Lights
Side turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
1 Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fu ses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 517 to 520.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the brake fluid reservoir.
Combined Fuse
Blown
Fuse
Fuse Puller
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
ModelAcura TLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 4,442 lbs (2,015 kg)
Canada: 2,055 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,370 lbs (1,075 kg)
Canada: 1,105 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,094 lbs (950 kg)
Canada: 965 kg
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.7 – 18.5 oz (475 – 525 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
4-cylinder models■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement144 cu-in (2,356 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK
DILKAR7H11GS
DILKAR7G11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11S
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 ℓ)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.7 US qt (5.4 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low Beam)LED
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights LED
Front Turn Signal Lights24 W
(PWY 24W Amber/Silver)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors) LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
LightsLED
Brake/Taillights LED
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Lights LED
Interior LightsFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WCenter Pocket LightLEDDoor Courtesy Lights3.4 WConsole Compartment Light1.4 WGlove Box Light1.4 WDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Lights5 W
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
ModelAcura TLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 4,586 lbs (2,080 kg)*1
U.S.: 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg)*2
Canada: 2,095 kg*1
Canada: 2,170 kg*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,535 lbs (1,150 kg)*1
U.S.: 2,579 lbs (1,170 kg)*2
Canada: 1,165 kg*1
Canada: 1,180 kg*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,072 lbs (940 kg)*1
U.S.: 2,194 lbs (995 kg)*2
Canada: 945 kg*1
Canada: 1,005 kg*2
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.7 – 18.5 oz (475 – 525 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
6-cylinder models■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 ℓ)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.7 US qt (5.4 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low Beam)LED
Fog Lights*LED
Front Turn Signal Lights24 W
(PWY 24W Amber/Silver)
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LED
Brake/TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21 W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate LightsLED
Puddle Lights*LEDInterior LightsFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WCenter Pocket LightLEDDoor Courtesy Lights3.4 WConsole Compartment Light1.4 WGlove Box Light1.4 WDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Lights5 W
* Not available on all models
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