towing Acura TLX 2016 Owner's Manual

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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Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening 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 It ems P. 187 Climate Control System P. 199
Audio Error Messages P. 250General Information on the Audio System P. 255
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 280 Compass* P. 314
When Driving P. 324 Braking P. 401Parking Your Vehicle P. 417
Fuel Economy P. 429 Accessories and Modifications P. 430
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 440 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 453
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 462 Battery P. 471 Remote Transmitter Care P. 473
Cleaning P. 476
Engine Does Not Start P. 502Jump Starting P. 505 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 509
Fuses P. 517 Emergency Towing P. 522 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 523
Refueling P. 525
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 533 Reporting Safety Defects P. 534
Authorized Manuals P. 539 Client Service Information P. 540
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 209
DrivingP. 317
MaintenanceP. 431
Handling the UnexpectedP. 481
InformationP. 527
IndexP. 542
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P481)
Flat Tire (P483)
● 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 comp act spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P512)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P502)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P517)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P510)
● 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 (P522)
● 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 wi thout full color display
*2:Models with full color display
*3:Models without full color display
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Transmission
Indicator
●The indicated current gear
selection blinks if there is a
problem with the
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may
light for several seconds, and
go off.●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your ve hicle in a safe place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear
positions blink if there is a
problem with the
transmission system, and the
vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.2 Emergency Towing P. 522●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear
positions blink if you cannot
select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a temporary
measure.
2If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message P. 516●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Models with electronic gear selector
*2
*3
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 318
Towing a Trailer ................................ 323
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 324
Precautions While Driving................. 331
Automatic Transmission
*................. 332
Dual Clutch Transmission*............... 332
Shifting ............................................ 333
Shifting ............................................ 340
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 344
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)..... 348
Cruise Control
*................................ 350
Models with electronic gear selector
Models with shift lever
Front Sensor Camera*..................... 353
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)
*....................... 355
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection
*.................... 368
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*..... 374Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*... 378Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 383Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 391
Agile Handling Assist System............ 393
Precision All-Wheel SteerTM (P-AWS ®)
System*......................................... 393Blind Spot Information (BSI) System*.... 394
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 396Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 397Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 399
Braking .............................................. 401
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 417
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 425
Refueling ........................................... 426
Fuel Economy .................................... 429
Accessories and Modifications ........ 430
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label atta ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 528, 530
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 528, 530
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 522
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 482
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 483
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 495
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 502
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 503
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 504
Jump Starting .................................... 505
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 509Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 510
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 512If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 512
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 513
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 513If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 514
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 514 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 515
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message.............. 516
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 517
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 521
Emergency Towing ........................... 522
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 523When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 524RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 525
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Handling the Unexpected
Tools
Types of Tools
1Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the trunk.Vehicles with optional spare tire
Jack
Jack Handle Bar Towing Hook
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle Funnel
Towing Hook Funnel
Tool Case
Vehicles with temporary tire repair kit
Tool Case
Models with foam storage bin
Models with plastic storage bin
Tool Case
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