belt Acura TLX 2016 Owner's Manual

California Proposition 65 Warning
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howe ver, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate ma terials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 117
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 160
Adjusting the Seats P. 180
2 Features P. 209
Audio System P. 210 Audio System Basic Operation P. 215
Customized Features P. 259 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 277
2 Driving P. 317
Before Driving P. 318 Towing a Trailer P. 323
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 425 Refueling P. 426
2 Maintenance P. 431
Before Performing Maintenance P. 432 Maintenance MinderTM P. 435
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 460
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 475
2Handling the Unexpected P. 481
Tools P. 482 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 483
Overheating P. 510 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 512
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 524
2 Information P. 527
Specifications P. 528 Identification Numbers P. 532
Emissions Testing P. 535 Warranty Coverages P. 537
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Airbags (P48)
❙Map Lights (P188)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P50)
❙Seat Belts (P32)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P63)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P59)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P61)
❙Rear Seat (P185)
❙Front Seat (P180)
❙Coat Hook (P194)
❙Grab Handle
❙Moonroof Switch
(P160)
❙Map Lights (P188)
❙Sunglasses Holder
(P198)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 27)
Airbags (P 39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 54)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 66)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 31)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 69)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Gauges (P117)/Display (P118)/System Indicators (P70)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator SPORT
(Sport mode)
Indicator Blind Spot Information
(BSI) Indicator
*
Forward Collision Warning
Indicator*/Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Indicator*
Lane Departure Warning
Indicator*/Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) Indicator*
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Fog Light Indicator*
Temperature
Gauge Security
System Alarm
IndicatorFuel Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator
*/
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
*M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection
IndicatorSystem Indicators
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator*Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
*
Models without
full color display
Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator*
Precision All-Wheel
SteerTM (P-AWS ®)
Indicator*
ECONECON (Econ mode)
Indicator SH-AWD Indicator
*
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)*
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)*
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop* is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
Why does the gear position
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver's
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver's door and manually change the gear
position. u
When opening the driver’s door (P335)
Unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 91 or higher is
recommended.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or lower on
this vehicle?Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump oc tane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
Models with electronic gear selector
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 28
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 30
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 32
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 35
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 38
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 39
Types of Airbags ................................ 42
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 42
Driver’s Knee Airbag .......................... 46 Side Airbags ...................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 50
Airbag System Indicators.................... 51
Airbag Care ....................................... 53
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 54
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children .. 56
Safety of Larger Children ................... 64
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 66
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 67
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride prop erly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
Safe Driving
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
1 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped wi th many features that
work together to help protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zones, a collapsi ble steering
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passe ngers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
67
9101112
Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks Side Airbags
Seat Belt Tensioners/Seat Belt
e-pretensioners
*
7
7
1010
9
9
11
11
6
12
8Knee Airbag
8
* Not available on all models
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