alarm Acura TLX 2019 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 71)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Gauges (P113)/Display (P114)/System Indicators (P72)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator SPORT
(Sport mode)
Indicator Blind spot information
(BSI) Indicator
*
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
U.S.
CanadaFog Light Indicator*
Temperature
Gauge Security System
Alarm IndicatorFuel Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Gear Position Indicator
*/
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
*
M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection
Indicator
System Indicators
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control
(
ACC ) with Low Speed
Follow (LSF) Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Precision All-Wheel
SteerTM (P-AWS ®)
Indicator*
ECON (Econ mode)
Indicator SH-AWD Indicator
*
Auto Idle Stop System
Indicator (Amber)*/
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
*
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*1
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
—
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 152—
Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access system
or keyless starting system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Indicator
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 132
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 133
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .. 135Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 145
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 147
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 148
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 149
Security System ................................ 152
Immobilizer System .......................... 152
Security System Alarm ...................... 152
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 155Moonroof.................................................. 157Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 158
Turn Signals ..................................... 161
Light Switches.................................. 162
Fog Lights
*...................................... 165
Daytime Running Lights ................... 165
Auto High-Beam .............................. 166
Wipers and Washers ........................ 169
Brightness Control ........................... 172
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button........................................ 173
Driving Position Memory System ...... 174
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 176
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 177
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 177
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 178
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 180
Front Seats ...................................... 180
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 189
Interior Lights .................................. 189
Interior Convenience Items .............. 192
Climate Control System ................... 205
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 205
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......212
* 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 el ectronic 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 vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• 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 wh en the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e 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
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set
to ON.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental 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 alarm deactivates.
Models with shift lever
Models with electronic gear selector
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
■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 is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter
or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security
system alarm 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.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
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 key, remote transmitter or
keyless access system.
Models with shift lever
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one seco nd, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
• Press any button on the remote transmitter.
• Set the power mode to ON.
■Panic Mode
Panic
Button
Panic
Button
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine
Press and hold the button
for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Amber LED: Blinks when any
button is pressed. Red LED:
●Comes on for one second to let you
know that the engine has stopped.
●Blinks when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
1
Remote Engine Start*
•Another registered keyless access remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the
door lock status using the remote. When you press
the button, wait for the green LED to blink. If
the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did not
lock, and the engine does not start.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat heaters and heated steering wheel are
activated*.
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 202
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 203
* Not available on all models
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Index
Illumination Control................................ 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 152
Indicator ................................................... 83
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ..... 85, 86, 390
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 79
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 89
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 89
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 74, 432
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 74, 432
Blind spot information (BSI) ....................... 88
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 548
Charging System............................... 75, 547
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 90, 91
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 33
ECON (Econ mode) ................................... 85
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 73
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 73, 550
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 79, 549
Fog Lights ................................................. 82
Gear Position ............................................ 75
High Beam ................................................ 82
Immobilizer System ................................... 83
Keyless Access System............................... 83
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 87, 411
Lights On .................................................. 82 Low Fuel .................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 547
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 81, 424, 426
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 548
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System..................................................... 85
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 35, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 83
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 85
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ) .............................................. 88
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 79
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission System ............................ 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 82
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System............................................. 80, 417
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 80, 418
Information ............................................... 563
Information Screen ................................... 223
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 118
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 172
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 387
Dynamic Mode Button ............................. 387
Interface Dial ............................................ 219
Interior Lights ........................................... 189 Interior Rearview Mirror
.......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 250
iPhone ............................................... 250, 276
iPod ................................................... 247, 276
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 533
Jump Starting ........................................... 540
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 143
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention.................................. 143
Number Tag ............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 147
Remote Transmitter ................................. 141
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 144, 365
Types and Functions ................................ 133
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 370
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) ..... 370
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 409
Language (HFL) ........................................ 318
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto .......................................... 289
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Index
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode)......... 377
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ..................................................... 381
Panic Mode ............................................... 154
Parking ..................................................... 445
Parking Brake ........................................... 428
Parking Sensor System ............................. 447
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 54
Passing Indicators ..................................... 162
Power Windows ....................................... 155
Precautions While Driving ....................... 369
Rain ........................................................ 369
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 517
R
Radiator.................................................... 483
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 230
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 233
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 231
Range ........................................................ 118
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 231
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 570
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 173
Rear Seats ................................................. 187
Seat Heaters ........................................... 204
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177 Refueling
................................................... 459
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 113
Gasoline .......................................... 459, 564
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Regulations ............................... 426, 496, 567
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 365
Remote Transmitter ................................. 141
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 504
Replacement Battery ............................................ 504, 505
Bulbs ....................................................... 486
Fuses ............................... 553, 554, 555, 556
Tires ........................................................ 499
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 491
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 569
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 117
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 178
Right Selector Wheel ........................ 115, 120
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 404
On and Off .............................................. 406
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Labels ............................................... 70
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 34
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 38
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 36
Checking ................................................... 40 Fastening .................................................. 37
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 39
Reminder ............................................ 35, 78
Warning Indicator ............................... 35, 78
Seat Heaters ...................................... 203, 204
Seats .......................................................... 180
Adjusting ................................................ 180
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 180
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Rear Seats ............................................... 187
Seat Heaters .................................... 203, 204
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 203
Thigh support.......................................... 181
Security System ......................................... 152
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 83
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 83
Select Button ............................................ 371
Operation................................................ 372
Select Lever ......................................... 20, 378
Operation.......................................... 20, 379
Releasing................................................. 544
Won’t Move ............................................ 544
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 60
Sequential Mode ...................................... 376
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 377
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 380
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 381
Setting the Clock ...................................... 132
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