emergency towing Acura TLX 2019 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69Safety Labels P. 70
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 149 Security System P. 152 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 158 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 189 Climate Control System P. 205
Audio Error Messages P. 267General Information on the Audio System P. 274
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 317 Compass* P. 352
When Driving P. 362 Braking P. 428Parking Your Vehicle P. 445
Refueling P. 459 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 462
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 472 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 486
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 493 Battery P. 502 Remote Transmitter Care P. 504
Cleaning P. 507 Accessories and Modifications P. 512
Engine Does Not Start P. 537Jump Starting P. 540 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 544
Fuses P. 553 Emergency Towing P. 558 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 559
Refueling P. 561
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 567 Reporting Safety Defects P. 569
Authorized Manuals P. 574 Client Service Information P. 575
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 213
DrivingP. 355
MaintenanceP. 463
Handling the UnexpectedP. 515
InformationP. 563
IndexP. 577
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P515)
Flat Tire (P517)
● 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 compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P547)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P537)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P553)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P545)
● 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 (P558)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if there
is a problem with the transmission
system, and the vehicle no longer
moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing P. 558●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a temporary
measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 552
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Models with electronic gear selector
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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. 558
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 516
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 517
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 530
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 537
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 538
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 539
Jump Starting .................................... 540
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 544Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 545
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 547If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 547
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 548
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 548If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 549
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 550 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 551
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ...... 552
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 553
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 557
Emergency Towing ........................... 558
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 559When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 560RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 561
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
5. Turn the selector knob to AIR*1, AIR
ONLY*2, AIR SEULEMENT*2.
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 527
6.If the air pressure is
• Less than 25 psi (175 kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The
leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 558
•32 psi (220 kPa) or more:
Continue driving for another 10 minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station, stop and check
the tire pressure.
u If the air pressure does not go down
after 10 minutes of driving, you do not
need to check the tire pressure again.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 538
uMake sure the keyless access remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 158
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 502●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 553
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 362
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 152
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 113
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 557
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 558
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 540
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioned.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
• Change to
(N after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the instrume nt panel and the indicator
on the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 362
Models with electronic gear selector
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 558
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way you can safely transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models
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Index
SH-AWD® (Super Handling-All Wheel
DriveTM) .................................................... 423
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 ................................................. 501
Spare Tire (Optional) ........................ 530, 565
Spark Plugs ................................................ 564
Specifications ............................................ 564
Specified Fuel .................................... 459, 564
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator ................... 85
Sport Mode ............................................... 387
Sport+ Mode ............................................. 387
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 386
Starting the Engine .................................. 362
Does Not Start ......................................... 537
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 160
Jump Starting .......................................... 540
Remote Engine Start ................................ 365
Steering Wheel ......................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................. 176
Stopping .................................................... 445
Summer Tires ............................................ 501 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ).............................................. 423
Indicator.................................................... 88
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 458
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 158
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 113
Temperature Sensor ................................. 212
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 518
Text Message .................................... 346, 348
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 424
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 424
Indicator............................................ 81, 551
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 424
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 517
Tires ........................................................... 493
Air Pressure ..................................... 494, 565
Chains..................................................... 501
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 493
Flat Tire (Puncture) .......................... 517, 530
Inspection ............................................... 493
Labeling .................................................. 494
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 517, 530
Regulations ............................................. 496 Rotation.................................................. 500
Spare (Optional) .............................. 530, 565
Summer .................................................. 501
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 518
Wear Indicators....................................... 498
Winter .................................................... 501
Tools ......................................................... 516
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 361
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 361
Emergency .............................................. 558
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
with Tire Fill Assist ................................. 424
Indicator ........................................... 81, 551
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 424
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 371, 378
Automatic................................. 18, 370, 371
Dual Clutch............................... 20, 370, 378
Fluid ....................................................... 484
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 372
Number .................................................. 566
Sequential Mode..................................... 376
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 380
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 379
TRIP Button .............................................. 116
Trip Meter ................................................ 117
Troubleshooting ...................................... 515
Blown Fuse ..................... 553, 554, 555, 556
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 558
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 537
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