headlight Acura TLX 2017 Owner's Guide

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V
ISUAL
I
NDEX
1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 33
2 Wipers/washers p. 33
3 Cruise control/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 85, p. 86
4 Horn
5 Voice recognition/Bluetooth® HandsF reeLink® buttons p. 56
6 Audio controls p. 45
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information

display p. 26
8 Right selector wheel
TRIP button

p. 26
9 Paddle shifters p. 78, p. 80
10 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Interval button*
p. 86
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) button*

p. 90

T

runk opener p. 28
Fuel fill door button p. 97
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button

p. 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/


R

oad Departure Mitigation (RDM)

button*

p. 89, p. 92
Parking sensor button* p. 94
Collision Mitigation Braking System™


(CMBS™)

OFF button* p. 91
Headlight washer button* p. 34
Heated windshield button* p. 34
13 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 76
14 Heated steering wheel button*
p. 38
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
1
1011
27
4
8
13
12
1256
93
*if equipped
11
14
DRIVING ............................................................... 72
Befor e Driving ....................................................... 72
Maximum Load Limit
..........................................73
Remote Engine Start*
..........................................75
Starting to Drive
................................................... 76
Shifting
................................................................... 77
Braking
.................................................................... 81
Auto Idle Stop*
.................................................... 83
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
..................84
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
.........................84
Cruise Control*
.................................................... 85
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
........................86
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection*
.............................88
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
.....................89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
...............90
Collision Mitigation Braking System™*
...........91
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
.................92
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
...........................93
Parking Sensor System*
.....................................94
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (
SH-AWD)* . 94
Multi-
View Rear Camera

.................................... 95
Cross Traffic Monitor*

........................................ 96
Refueling

................................................................ 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED .........................99
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength

....... 99
Shift Lever Does Not Move*

............................. 99
Jump Starting

..................................................... 100
Overheating........................................................ 102
Emergency Engine Stop

.................................... 103
Emergency Towing

............................................ 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

..... 104
Handling a Flat Tire

........................................... 106
Tire Repair Kit*

................................................... 106
Using the Compact Spare Tire*

....................... 107
Fuse Locations

..................................................... 110MAINTENANCE
.................................................
114
Safety Precautions .............................................
114
Maintenance Minder™ ......................................
115
Under the Hood ..................................................
117
Engine Oil .............................................................
119
Engine Coolant ....................................................
121
Window Washer Fluid ....................................... 122
Brake Fluid ..........................................................
122
Checking the Battery ........................................
122
Changing Wiper Blades ....................................
123
Tire Information .................................................
124
Tire Labeling ........................................................
127
DOT Tire Quality Grading ................................
128
Testing of Readiness Codes .............................. 130
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................
131
CLIENT INFORMATION ....................................
133
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting ..............................................
133
Contact Us ..........................................................
134
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance 135
Warranty Coverages .........................................
135
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ...............................136
INDEX..................................................................138

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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever
forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for
low beams.
OFF

All exterior lights ar
e off.
AUTO

Turn
on the automatic lighting

featur

e. Headlights turn on or
off depending on

ambient
brightness

when the vehicle is
on. Headlights automaticall

y come

on after

the wipers are engaged

for a certain

time.
Turn

on exterior lights except headlights.


Turn
on all exterior lights including headlights.
Turn

fog lights on or off.*
Brightness ControlAdjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Press the + button.
To dim: Press the - button.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches its
minimum or maximum.
Interior Lights Lights are located on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
BrightDim
Door-
activated
position
On
Off
Flashing high beams
Low
beams High beams
Fog
lights*
*if equipped
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
•
Lightl
y push the turn signal lever up or down
for a three-blink sequence.
•

F
or a continuous signal, push the lever up or
down until it locks into place.
Right
Left
*if equipped
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Headlight-Wiper Integration
When the headlights are in the AUTO position,
they automatically turn on when the front
wipers operate several times within a certain
interval. The headlights turn off shortly after
the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough
ambient light.
Intermittent Wipers*When you move the lever to
the INT position, the wipers
operate based on the delay
adjustment.
Rotate the adjustment ring to
adjust the wiper delay.
Mist
Off
Intermittent*/automatic*
Low speed
High speed Pull for
washer.
Long delay
Short delay
Adjustment ring

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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
Headlight Washers*
Canadian models
Turn the headlights on. Press the headlight washer
button to operate the washers.
The headlight washers also operate when you first
turn on the windshield wipers.
Heated Windshield Button*
Canadian models
Turn the vehicle on. Press the heated windshield
button to de-ice the windshield.
The heated windshield may automatically activate
when the outside temperature is below 4°C, and
deactivate when the temperature reaches 6°C.
*if equipped
*if equipped
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright and
well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals
without leaning forward, and grip the steering
wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat should
be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Allow sufficient space. Move back.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Driver’s seat/
passenger’s seat*
height adjustment Lumbar support
adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the
AUTO position while driving in
rainy weather, the wipers operate
based on the amount of detected
rainfall.
Rotate the adjustment ring
to adjust the rainfall sensor
sensitivity.
Lower
sensitivity
Higher
sensitivity Adjustment ring
Ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash or
cleaning the windshield. Wiper-system damage may happen otherwise.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the
defroster to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and
snow before turning on the wipers.
NOTICE

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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
Adjusting the
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.

Pull
down the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2.

Mo
ve the steering wheel up, down, in, or out.
3.

Push up
the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
Heated Steering Wheel*
Canadian models
Heat the steering wheel to a comfortable
temperature when the vehicle is on.
Press the heated steering wheel button. Press the
button again to turn it off.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Lever
To lock
To adjust
*if equipped
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces glare in the rearview mirror and
door mirrors from headlights behind you. This
cannot be turned off. The function cancels when
the shift lever is in Reverse (R).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the door
mirrors in or out.
Reverse Tilt Door MirrorsEither side door mirror can tilt downward when
you shift to Reverse (R) to improve visibility on the
selected side of the vehicle when reversing.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch to the
left or right side. The selected door mirror tilts
down.
The mirror returns to its original position when you
shift out of Reverse.
Adjustment
switch Selector
switch
Folding button*
*if equipped (Canadian models)

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Remote Engine Start*
Start your vehicle’s engine using the two-way remote transmitter from extended
distances before you enter the vehicle.
Lock button
ENGINE button: After
pressing the Lock
button, press and hold
to start the engine.Red indicator: Remote
is out of range or
cannot communicate
with the vehicle, or the
engine is stopped.
Amber indicator: Remote
is communicating with
the vehicle.
Green indicator:
Confirms doors are
locked or engine is
running.
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when the vehicle is parked in a garage
or other area with limited ventilation.
WARNING
*if equipped
Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a
well ventilated area, away from flammable materials).
Starting the Engine
Press the Lock button, then press and hold the ENGINE button.
The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the time for another 10 minutes,
repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.
While the engine is running, the climate control system adjusts the interior
temperature, the security system remains on, and lights and accessories remain
off.
Stopping the EnginePress and hold the ENGINE button.
The engine will also stop if it has been running for more than 10 minutes, or if any
door is opened without using the remote transmitter or keyless access.
Load Limits Example
Example 1 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)
Example 2 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)
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.
WARNING
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and
trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need to be
adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming
readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified technician.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Fuse Box B
Located near the washer fluid cap. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit Protecte dAmps
1Headlight Low Left7.5 A
2Headlight Low Right7.5 A
3Headlight High Right7.5 A
4H eadlight High Left 7.5 A
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn off the vehicle and check to see if any
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the
fuse by the fuse number and box cover number.
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes
Fuse Box A
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the box.
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 ASub Fuse Bo x60 AABS/VSA Motor40 AABS/VSA FSR20 AMain Fa n*2, *330 AMain Fuse125 A
2
IG Main30 AF/B Main60 AF/B Main 260 AHeadlight Main30 AIG Main 230 AStarter Cut 140 AInjector*2, *320 ASub Fan*1
Rear Defroster40 AMain Fan*130 ASub Fa n*2, *3
Wiper30 AHeater Motor40 A
*1: 4-cylinder model s
*2: 6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3: 6-cylinder models with AWD
3
Headlight Washer*2, *3(30 A)Left Electric Parking Brake30 ARight Electric Parking Brake30 ASH-AWD*3
4 5
6
7
8S TRLD*1, *27.5 A9Interior Lights*1, *25 A
10 Headlight Low/High Main 20 A
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Front Fog Lights*(7.5 A)
13Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclinin g20 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15IGP215 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop*1, *210 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
20 A
*if equipped
*1: 4-cylinder model s*2: 6-cylinder models with 2W D*3: 6-cylinder models with AW D
Circuit ProtectedAmps
18 Horn 10 A
19Audi o*1, *220 AInterior Light*35 A
20 ACM
20 A
Injecto r
*1
21FI Main15 A
22 DBW15 A23TCU/SBW*2, *310 A
24 Premium AMP 30 A
25MG Clutch7.5 A
26 Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding 20
A
27Small15 A
28 BMS 7.5 A
29Back Up10 A
*2, *3
(15 A)
*1
*2

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.
Turn off the
vehicle, including the headlights and
all accessories.
2.

R
emove the fuse box cover.
3.

Check
the large fuse in the engine
compartment. If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-
head screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace the fuse with a new one.
4.

Inspect
the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior. If there is
a burned out fuse, remove it with the fuse puller
and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Combined fuse
Blown
fuse
Fuse puller
Fuse Box B
Located inside the driver’s side outer panel. Grasp the bottom edge of the panel
and pull to remove it.
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps1P-AWS L(40 A)2e-pretensioner Right*(20 A)3e-pretensioner Left*(20 A)4ACC Radar*(10 A)5Idle Stop*1(30 A)6P-AWS R(40 A)7FR DE-ICE*(15 A)8Idle Stop*1(30 A)
*1: 6-cylinder models with AW D
Fuse label
Fuse box
Outer panel
*if equipped
Interior Fuse Boxes Fuse Box A
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse label
Fuse box
Circuit ProtectedAmps1A/C7.5 A2DRL7.5 A3ST Motor(7.5 A)4
5Meter*17.5 AAuto Dimming Mirror*2
6SRS(7.5 A)
7Option7.5 A8MISS SOL(15 A)9Fuel Pump20 A
10ABS/VSA*1(7.5 A)Smart*2
11Spare Fuse30 A
18
19Passenger’s Side Door
Unlock10 A
20Driver’s Side Rear Door
Unlock10 A
21Driver’s Side Door Lock(10 A)22Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A23Driver’s Side Door Unlock(10 A)24SRS10 A25Instrument Panel Lights7.5 A26ACC Key Lock7.5 A
12Wiper7.5 A13ACG15 A
14Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
15Driver’s Power Seat
Reclinin g20 A
16Moonroo f20 A17AVS/Seat Heaters20 A
*3
Circuit ProtectedAmps
27Parking Light s7.5 A28Lumbar Support10 A29Right DR L7.5 A30Washer20 A31SMART10 A
32Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
33Passenger’s Side Power
Window20 A
34Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
35Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A37ACCESSORY7.5 A3839Left DRL7.5 A
40Accessory Power Socket
(Center Pocket)20 A
41Rear Driver’s Side Door
Lock10 A
42Door Loc k20 A
AB CMeter*27.5 A
DB ack Up*210 AEStop*27.5 A
FP arking Lights*215 AGAudio ACC*27.5 A
Rear Seat Heater*2(15 A)AABS/VSA*27.5 A
BM ICU*27.5 AC
D
ESTRLD*27.5 A
FA udio*220 AGACM*27.5 A
Heated Steering Wheel*2(10 A)
*3: 4 -cylinder model s
*1: 6-cylinder models with 2W D*2: 6-cylinder models with AW D
*if equipped

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S PECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
Vehicle
Engine and Fuel
Light Bulbs
Fluids
SPECIFICATIONS
Tires
ModelAcura TLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Tota l5
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
Quantity 4.27 – 5.19 cu-in (70 – 85 cm)
Headlights (High/Low Beam )LED
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights LED
Front Turn Signal Lights 24 W
(PWY 24 W Amber/Silver)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors) LE
D
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LE
D
Brake/Taillights
Back-Up Lights21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
High-M ount Brake Ligh tLED
Rear License Plate Lights
In terior Light sFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient Light sLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WCenter Pocket LightLEDDoor Courtesy Lights3.4 WConsole Compartment Ligh t1.4 WGlove Box Ligh t1.4 WDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Lights5 W
LE D
LE D
21
W
Brake Fluid
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
SpecifedAcura Heavy Duty B\krake \fluid DOT \b
SpecifedAcura Automatic Tra\knsmission \fluid
AT\f TYPE 2.0
Engine Oi l
Engine Coolan
t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Mot\kor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade\k 0W-20 detergent oi\k l
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Change
including
flter
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
SpecifedAcura Long Life An\ktifreeze/Coolant Ty\kpe2
Ratio 50/50 with distill\ked water
Capacity \k Change \k 4.1 US\k qt (\b.9 )
Capacity
1.66 US gal (6.\b )\k

(change including \kthe remaining
0.21 US gal (0.8 )\k in the reserve ta\knk)
Washer Fluid
Tank Capacit yU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5\k )
Canada: 5.7 US qt \k(5.4 )
Fuel
Displacement144 cu-in (2,356 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
K DILKAR7H11GS
DILKAR7G11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11 S
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 )
Engine
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize225/55R 17 97HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spar e*1SizeT135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60
(420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7 1/2 JCompact Spar e*117 x 4T
4-cylinder models
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness codes as part of the onboard self-diagnostic system.
Some states use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle’s emissions
components are working properly. The codes may not be read if you go through the
testing just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, set the power mode to ON without starting the engine.
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for several seconds. If it goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks five times, the readiness codes are not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle tested before the readiness codes are set,
prepare the vehicle for retesting by doing the following:
1.

Fill the
gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2.

P
ark the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3.

Mak
e sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4.

Start
the engine without touching the accelerator pedal, and let it idle for 20
seconds.
5.

K
eep the vehicle in Park. Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there for about 3 minutes.
6.

Let
the engine idle with your foot off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
7.
Select a nearb

y, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway
with the vehicle in Drive. Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive
for 90 seconds without using the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is OK.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat two more times (for
a total of 90 seconds).
8.

Driv
e in city or suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
9.

P
ark the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is disconnected, and set again
only after several days of driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness codes are not set, you may be
requested to return at a later date to complete the test, or see your dealer.

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C LIENT I NFORMATION
S
PECIFICATIONS
CLIENT INFORMATION
*if equipped
Learn about information specific to you as an Acura client and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you
may have about the vehicle.
Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles without navigation, see page 40. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q: Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though the
keyless access remote is within range?
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for a
code. Where do I find this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the audio
system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I select an item using the interface dial?*
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited or inoperable while the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q: Where can I find the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter. Some
phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Vehicle
Engine and Fuel
Light Bulbs
Fluids
Tires
*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
ModelAcura TL XNo. of Passengers:
Front
Rear
Total
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 4,586 lbs (2,080 kg)*1U.S.: 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg)*2Canada: 2,095 kg*1Canada: 2,170 kg*2Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,535 lbs (1,150 kg)*1U.S.: 2,579 lbs (1,170 kg)*2Canada: 1,165 kg*1Canada: 1,180 kg*2Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,072 lbs (940 kg)*1U.S.: 2,194 lbs (995 kg)*2Canada: 945 kg*1Canada: 1,005 kg*2Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.7 – 18.5 oz (475 – 525 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 8
2
3
5
Quantity 4.27 – 5.19 cu-in. (70 – 85 cm ³)
Headlights (High/Low Beam )LEDFog Lights*LEDFront Turn Signal Lights
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights LEDSide Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LE D
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LE
D
Brake/TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights
Rear Turn Signal Lights21 W
High-M ount Brake Ligh t
Rear License Plate LightsLED
Puddle Lights * LED
In terior Light s
Front and Rear Map Lights LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4 W
Center Pocket Light LED
Door Courtesy Light s3.4 W
Console Compartment Light 1.4 W
Glove Box Ligh t1 .4 W
Door Inner Handle Lights LED
Trunk Lights 5 W
21 W
LE D
24
W
(PWY 24 W Amber/Silver)
Brake Flui d
Automatic Transmission Flui dSpecifedAcura Heavy Duty B\krake \fluid DOT \b
SpecifedAcura Automatic Tra\knsmission \flui d
AT\f-TYPE \b.0
Capacity Change \b.5 US qt (\b.\b )
Engine Oi l
Engine Coolan t
Recommended·Genuine Acura Mot\kor Oil 0W-2 0
·API Premium-grade\k 0W-20 detergent o\kil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Change
including

flter 4.5 US qt (4.\b )
SpecifedAcura Long Life An\ktifreeze/Coolant Ty\kpe
2
Ratio 50/50 with distill\ked water
Capacity2.22 US gal (8.4 \k)
(change including \kthe remaining
0.21 US gal (0.8 \k) in the reserve t\kank)
Washer Flui d
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2\k.5 )
Canada: 5.7 US qt \k(5.4 )
Rear Differential Flui d*
Transfer Assembly Flui d*
SpecifedAcura DPS\f-II
Capacity Change 1.92 US qt (1.82 \k)
Specife d·Acura Hypoid Gear\k Oil HGO-1
·Hypoid gear oil S\kAE 75W-85 or SAE 9 0
(API grade GL4 or \kGL5)
Capacity Change 0.45 US qt (0.4\b )
Engine
FuelDisplacement212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)
Spark Plugs NGKD ILZKR7B11G
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump
octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 )
*1: Vehicles with optional spare tire kit
RegularSize225/50R 18 95HPressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spar e*1SizeT135/80D17 103M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60
(420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 7 1/2 JCompact Spar e*117 x 4T
*if equipped
6-cylinder models

140 || 141
INDEX
INDEX
Parking Sensor System ......................................... 94
P assenger Airbag Off Indicator .............................11
Phone
........................................................................\
58
Phonebook
.............................................................. 60
Phone Commands
................................................ 136
Place Name..............................................................69
Power Door Mirrors................................................39
Power Mode............................................................. 76
Power Moonroof
..................................................... 31
Power Window
....................................................... 30
Power Window Lock
............................................. 30
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator
......23
Rain-Sensing Wipers
............................................. 34
Readiness Codes
...................................................130
Rear Camera
............................................................ 95
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
Remote Battery Strength
......................................99
Remote Engine Start
.............................................. 75
Remote Transmitter
............................................... 27
Reporting Safety Defects
......................................21
Reserve Tank
.......................................................... 121
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
......................................39
Road Departure Mitigation indicator
.................23
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
.......92
Roadside Assistance
............................................. 135
Routing
..................................................................... 70
Safety Information
................................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas
..........................................4
Child Safety ........................................................... 14
Reporting Safety Defects
...................................21
Safety Label Locations

........................................20
Safety Messages

.................................................... 3
Seat Belts
................................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
...........................7
Fastening a Seat Belt
............................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................5
Proper Use of Seat Belts

.......................................5
Seat Belt Inspection

.............................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator

.............................24
Seat Heaters and

Ventilation
..............................43
Seats

........................................................................\
.. 35
Front Seats
............................................................ 35
Head Restraints
.................................................... 36
Sequential Mode
................................................... 80
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................... 78
Service Codes
........................................................ 116
Setting
..................................................................... 40
Setting the Clock
................................................... 40
Shifting
..................................................................... 77
Electronic Gear Selector
.....................................79
Sequential Mode
.......................................... 80, 94
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................78
Shift Lever
............................................................. 77
Shift Lever
................................................................ 77
Shift Lever Does Not Move
..................................99Shoulder Anchor
.......................................................7
Side Airbags ...............................................................9
Side Curtain Airbags
.................................................9
Siri Eyes Free
............................................................55
SiriusXM Radio
.......................................................48
SiriusXM Radio Commands

................................1

37
SMS Text Messaging
..............................................62
Song By Voice Commands

..................................1

37
Sound
........................................................................\
45
Specifications
........................................................131
Engine and Fuel
..................................................131
Fluids
....................................................................131
Light Bulbs........................................................... 131
Tires
......................................................................131
Vehicle
.................................................................131
Speed Dial
.........................................................60, 61
SPORT mode indicator
..........................................25
SRS indicator
....................................................10, 23
Steering Wheel ....................................................... 38
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
...................1
Steering Wheel Controls

................................45

, 65
Street Address
........................................................68
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
...94
Supplemental Restraint System indicator.........23
System Guidance Volume ..................................... 67
System message indicator
....................................24
Tire Chains
.............................................................126
Tire Information
....................................................124
DOT Tire Quality Grading

................................128
Tir

e and Loading Information Label ...............125
Tire and Wheel Replacement
..........................125
Tire Labeling........................................................ 127
Tire Service Life
..................................................126
Tire Terminology
................................................127
Wear Indicators
..................................................124
Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator
.......23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......104
Tires
........................................................................\
.131
TPMS indicator
........................................................23
Traffic
........................................................................\
71
Troubleshooting
....................................................133
Trunk
........................................................................\
.28
Trunk Release Button
.............................................29
Turn Signal
...............................................................33
Turn signal indicator
..............................................25
Under the Hood
....................................................117
Unlocking the Doors
..............................................28
USB Commands
....................................................137
USB Flash Drive
.......................................................50
USB Port
..................................................................44
Vehicle Controls ...................................................... 27
Vehicle Stability Assist system indicator
...........23
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

..............................84
Visual Index

................................................................1
Voice Command Index
........................................136
Frequently Asked Questions
.............................. 133
F
ront Airbags (SRS)

.................................................. 8
Front Door Inner Handle

....................................... 29
Front Seats

............................................................... 35
Fuel Information

.............................................. 83, 97
Fuse Locations

....................................................... 110
Changing Fuses

.................................................. 113
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes..................... 112
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes

.................. 110
Garage Opener ........................................................ 41
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio

.............................. 52
Har

d Disc Drive (HDD) Commands

.................. 137
Headlight Washers

................................................ 34
Headlight-Wiper Integration

............................... 33
Head R

estraints

...................................................... 36
Heated Steering Wheel

........................................ 38
Heated Windshield

Button

.................................. 34
High beams indicator

............................................ 25
Home Address

........................................................ 68
HomeLink

................................................................. 41
Immobilizer indicator
............................................ 24
Instrument P anel .................................................... 22
Condition Indicators
........................................... 24
Malfunction Indicators
.......................................22
On/Off Indicators
................................................ 25
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
...................84
Interior Lights
.......................................................... 32
Intermittent Wipers
............................................... 33
iPod........................................................................\
....50
iPod Commands
.................................................... 137
Jump Starting
....................................................... 100
Keyless Access System

.......................................... 28
K

eyless Access system indicator .........................23
Lane Departure Warning indicator......................23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
.........................89
Lane Keeping Assist System indicator
................23
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
...................90
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
..........................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
............................17
LDW indicator
......................................................... 23
Light Bulbs
............................................................. 131
Lights
........................................................................\
. 32
Brightness Control
............................................... 32
Exterior Lights
...................................................... 32
Interior Lights
....................................................... 32
Lights indicator
....................................................... 25
LINK button
............................................................ 64
LKAS indicator
.................................................. 23, 25
Locking the Doors
.................................................. 28
Lock Tab
.................................................................... 29
Low fuel indicator
................................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator
.....................................22
Low tire pressure indicator
...................................24Maintenance
..........................................................
114
Battery .................................................................
122
Brake Fluid ...........................................................
122
Engine Coolant ...................................................
121
Engine Oil ............................................................
119
Maintenance Minder .........................................
115
Opening the Hood ............................................. 118
Safety Precautions............................................. 114 Service Codes .....................................................
116
Under the Hood .................................................
117
Window Washer Fluid
.......................................
122
Wiper Blades
.......................................................
123
Maintenance Minder ............................................
115
Making a Call ...........................................................
59
Malfunction indicator lamp
.................................
22
Malfunction Indicators
..........................................
22
Map Legend .............................................................
70
Master Door Lock Switch ......................................
29
Maximum Load Limit .............................................
73
Mirrors ......................................................................
39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .............39
Power Door Mirrors .............................................39
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
...................................39
Moonroof
.................................................................31
Multi-Information Display
....................................26
Multi-View Rear Camera

.......................................95
Navigation

...............................................................65
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

...............................71
Detour

....................................................................71
Display and Controls
...........................................66
Entering a Destination
.......................................68
Find Nearest Place
...............................................69
Home Address
.....................................................68
Map Legend
..........................................................70
ODMD Shortcuts
.................................................69
Place Name
...........................................................69
Routing
..................................................................70
Steering Wheel Controls

....................................65
Str

eet Address .....................................................68
System Guidance Volume

..................................67
T

alk Button Tips ...................................................65
Traffic
.....................................................................71
Voice Prompt
........................................................67
Navigation Commands
.......................................136
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
........46
One-Touch Turn Signal
..........................................33
On/Off Indicators
...................................................25
Opening the Hood
...............................................118
Opening the Trunk
..................................................28
Operator Assistance
.............................................64
Overheating
...........................................................102
Pairing a Phone
.......................................................58
Pandora
....................................................................53
Pandora® Commands
..........................................137
Parking Brake
...........................................................81