open hood Acura TLX 2017 Owner's Manual

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. 186 Climate Control System P. 198
Audio Error Messages P. 248General Information on the Audio System P. 253
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 278 Compass* P. 312
When Driving P. 322 Braking P. 400Parking Your Vehicle P. 417
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions 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 Accessories and Modifications P. 481
Engine Does Not Start P. 504 Jump Starting P. 507 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 511
Fuses P. 520 Emergency Towing P. 525 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 526
Refueling P. 528
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. 207
DrivingP. 315
MaintenanceP. 431
Handling the UnexpectedP. 483
InformationP. 529
IndexP. 542
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P440)
❙Windshield Wipers (P169, 460)
❙Tires (P462, 485)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P142)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P178)
❙Headlights (P165, 453)
❙How to Refuel (P428)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P459)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P154)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P153)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P426)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P457)
❙Brake/Taillights (P457)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P456)
❙Back-Up Lights (P458)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P459)
❙Brake/Taillights (P457)
❙Fog Lights* (P168, 453)
❙Trunk Release Button (P152)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P164, 454)
❙Front Side Marker/Parking Lights (P165, 453)
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P483)
Flat Tire (P485)
● 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
(P514)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P504)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P520)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P512)
● 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 (P525)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models wi thout full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears if the keyless access remote’s battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not with you
to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the keyless access remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 505
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the keyless access remote in front
of the ENGINE START/STOP button, this message
does not appear.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
P. 505
●Appears when the power m ode is in ACCESSORY or
ON.2 Starting the Engine P. 322
●Appears when the engine does not restart
automatically due to the following reason:
• The hood is open.
• There is a problem in the system that disables
Auto Idle Stop.●Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 322
Models with Auto Idle StopModels with Auto Idle Stop
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models wi thout full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely
closed.
●The beeper sounds and the message appears if any
door or the trunk is opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
●Appears when the hood is opened.●Close the hood.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
146
Controls
If the keyless access remote battery or the ve hicle battery is dead, use the key instead
of the keyless access remote.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 473
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking the front doors
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
■Locking the rear doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the key less access remote is inside the vehicle.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors lock at the sa me time. When unlocking,
the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors.
If you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm goes
off when you open the hood or move the shift lever
*
out of
( P before the power mode is set to ON.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 126, 257
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand when you
lock the driver’s door, any of the other doors,
otherwise you may end up lo cking the key inside the
vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the shift lever
*
is moved out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can
result in theft or accident al movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter or keyless
access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the in strument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 sec onds, the security system is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when th e vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, or you grab any door handle while carrying the keyless access remote,
or the power mode is set to ON. The securi ty system indicator goes off at the same
time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Moving the shift lever* out of ( P.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or
keyless access system.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 462
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine usin g the two-way keyless access remote from
extended distances.
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minu tes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was transmitted successfully.
After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the trunk are locked.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the multi-information display.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The gear is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
3WARNING
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.
With the doors locked, Press the button,
then press and hold the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
engine starts. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the engine is running. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
* Not available on all models
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