trailer Acura TLX 2018 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. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 71
Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 113
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 133
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 156
Adjusting the Seats P. 179
2 Features P. 213
Audio System P. 214 Audio System Basic Operation P. 219
Customized Features P. 292 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 314
2 Driving P. 355
Before Driving P. 356 Towing a Trailer P. 361
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 457 Surround View Camera System* P. 459
2 Maintenance P. 465
Before Performing Maintenance P. 466 Maintenance MinderTM P. 469
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 493
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 508
2Handling the Unexpected P. 517
Tools P. 518 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 519
Overheating P. 547 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 549
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 562
2 Information P. 565
Specifications P. 566 Identification Numbers P. 568
Emissions Testing P. 572 Warranty Coverages P. 574
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 356
Towing a Trailer ................................ 361
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 362
Precautions While Driving................. 369
Automatic Transmission
*................. 370
Dual Clutch Transmission*............... 370
Shifting ............................................ 371
Shifting ............................................ 378
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 382
Integrated Dynamics System............. 388
Models with electronic gear selector
Models with shift lever
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 389
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 391
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ... 405Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 410Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 418
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 420
Precision All-Wheel SteerTM (P-AWS ®)
System*......................................... 420
Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*.... 421
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 424 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist.......................... 425
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 427
Braking .............................................. 429
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 446
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 457
Surround View Camera System*..... 459
Refueling ........................................... 460
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 463
* 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. 566, 566
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 566, 566
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. 560
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Index
SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All Wheel
DriveTM) .................................................... 424
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution Monitor .. 119
Shift Button......................................... 18, 371
Shift Lever ........................................... 20, 378
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 379
Shifting (Transmission) ......... 18, 20, 371, 378
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 38
Side Airbags ................................................ 50
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 52
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 233
Snow Tires ................................................. 503
Spare Tire (Optional) ........................ 532, 567
Spark Plugs ................................................ 566
Specifications ............................................ 566
Specified Fuel .................................... 460, 566
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator ................... 85
Sport Mode ............................................... 388
Sport+ Mode ............................................. 388
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 387
Starting the Engine .................................. 362
Does Not Start ......................................... 539
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 159
Jump Starting .......................................... 542
Remote Engine Start ................................ 365
Steering Wheel ......................................... 175
Adjusting ................................................. 175
Stopping .................................................... 446
Summer Tires ............................................ 503 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ).............................................. 424
Indicator.................................................... 89
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 459
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 157
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 113
Temperature Sensor ................................. 211
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 520
Text Message .................................... 346, 348
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 425
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 425
Indicator............................................ 81, 553
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 425
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 519
Tires ........................................................... 495
Air Pressure ..................................... 496, 567
Chains..................................................... 503
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 495
Flat Tire (Puncture) .......................... 519, 532
Inspection ............................................... 495
Labeling .................................................. 496
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 519, 532
Regulations ............................................. 498 Rotation.................................................. 502
Spare (Optional) .............................. 532, 567
Summer .................................................. 503
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 520
Wear Indicators....................................... 500
Winter .................................................... 503
Tools ......................................................... 518
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 361
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 361
Emergency .............................................. 560
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 425
Indicator ........................................... 81, 553
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 425
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 371, 378
Automatic................................. 18, 370, 371
Dual Clutch............................... 20, 370, 378
Fluid ....................................................... 486
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 372
Number .................................................. 568
Sequential Mode..................................... 376
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 380
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 379
TRIP Button .............................................. 116
Trip Meter ................................................ 117
Troubleshooting ...................................... 517
Blown Fuse ..................... 555, 556, 557, 558
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 560
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 539
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