wiper size Acura TLX 2017 Owner's Guide

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Brake Assist SystemDuring hard or emergency braking, the system
increases braking force. The brake pedal may move
slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to
hold the brake pedal firmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal
may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake
pedal, and continue to hold it firmly down.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
NOTICE
Brake pedal
Electric Parking BrakeKeep your vehicle from moving while parked using a simple switch.
To apply: Pull up the switch. The PARK indicator
appears in the instrument panel.
To release: Press the brake pedal and make sure
your seat belt is fastened. Press the switch down to
release.
You can also lightly press the accelerator pedal if
your seat belt is fastened and the vehicle is on and in
Drive (D) or Reverse (R).
Pull
up to
apply
Press
down to
release.
Car wash mode
Follow the procedure below to use a conveyor-style car wash where you or
an attendant do not remain in the vehicle. Make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position (see page 33). You should inform the car wash attendant of this
procedure.
1.
When
the engine is running, apply the brake pedal and select Neutral (N).
2.

Within 5 seconds, pr
ess the ENGINE START/STOP button. The vehicle goes
into Accessory mode.
This mode lasts for 15 minutes before the gear changes to Park and the vehicle
turns off.
Sequential Mode* 6-cylinder models
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the
steering wheel.
When the gear is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential mode momentarily,
and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a constant speed,
sequential mode automatically switches off, and the gear indicator goes off.
When the gear is in D (with SPORT+ mode): The vehicle goes into sequential
mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator and gear indicator come on.
To cancel this mode, press the IDS button (see page 84) to select a different
mode. When sequential mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear indicator go
off.
(-) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down
to a lower gear. (+) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to a
higher gear. Recommended shift points


Shift up


Acceleration
1st

to 2nd
15 mph (2
4 km/h)

2nd

to 3rd
25 mph (40 km/h)


3r

d to 4th
40 mph (64 km/h)


4th

to 5th
45 mph (7
2 km/h)

5th

to 6th
50 mph (80 km/h)

6th

to 7th
55 mph (89 km/h)

7th

to 8th
60 mph (9
7 km/h)
8

th to 9th
65 mph (105 km/h)
*if equipped