fuel cap release Acura TLX 2017 Owner's Guide

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DRIVING
DRIVING
How to Refuel
Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel fill cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler pipe. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.
1.

The
fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible, and turn off the engine.
2.

Pr
ess the fuel fill door release button. The fuel
fill door opens.
3.

Place the
end of the filler nozzle on the lower
part of the filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully. Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler pipe.
4.

After
filling, wait about 5 seconds before
removing the filler nozzle. Close the fuel fill door
by hand.
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and
safety of your vehicle.
Fuel Information
Use of unleaded premium gasoline of 91 octane or higher is recommended.
•

A
cura recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
•

Do NO
T use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
•

Do NO
T use gasoline containing methanol.
•

Do NO
T use gasoline containing MMT.
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the
use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.
NOTICE
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
•

Stop
the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
•

Handle
fuel only outdoors.
•

Wipe up spills immediatel
y.
WARNING
Cross Traffic Monitor*
Alerts you if a detected vehicle is approaching from a rear corner when your vehicle
is in Reverse (R) at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or lower, which can be helpful when
backing out of parking spaces.
The system does not detect pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
Turning the System On or OffUse the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.

Pr
ess the SETTINGS button.
2.

Select Camera
Settings.
3.

Select
Cross Traffic Monitor.
4.

Select On
or Off.
5.

Pr
ess the BACK button to exit the menu.
This system is for your convenience only. The system cannot detect all
approaching vehicles or avoid all possible collisions.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to reverse the vehicle before doing
so may result in a collision. Do not rely only on the system’s audible and
visual alerts when reversing.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you
for other vehicles before reversing your vehicle.
CAUTION
Arrow icons appear on the
side of an approaching
vehicle, and an audible
beep sounds.
*if equipped