All Acura TLX 2020 Owner's Manual

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assi st in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requ ired or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perform ance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.
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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to ACURA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 100-5E-8F, 1919
Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/ve hicle-data-choices.
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
NOTICE
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information al erts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this impo rtant safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
3 and
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
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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 manual (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
Moonroof P. 157
Adjusting the Seats P. 180
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. 571 Warranty Coverages P. 573
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P169)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P161, 162)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P377)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P377)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 317)
❙Brightness Control (P172)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Buttons
(P390)
❙TRIP Button (P116, 117)
❙Interval Button (P399)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Button
(P412)
❙Right Selector Wheel (P115, 120)
❙Heated Steering Wheel Button* (P202)
❙Audio Remote Controls (P217)
❙Fog Lights* (P165)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Airbags (P50)
❙Map Lights (P190)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P52)
❙Seat Belts (P34)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P65)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P61)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P63)
❙Rear Seat (P187)
❙Front Seat (P180)
❙Coat Hook (P200)
❙Grab Handle
❙Moonroof Switch
(P157)
❙Map Lights (P190)
❙Sunglasses Holder
(P204)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Coat Hook (P200)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Auto Idle Stop Function*
To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop in dicator
(green) comes on. (P382)
At Automatic transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop
Start-up
Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal.On
Keep the brake pedal
depressed.With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal when the
indicator comes on.
U.S.Canada
Off
Release the brake pedal. With the automatic brake hold system activated,
depress the accelerator pedal.Restarting
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 29)
Airbags (P 41)
● Your vehicle is fitted with ai rbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 56)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restraine d in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 69)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P33)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 34)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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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
System 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 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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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P 131)
Clock (P132)
You can also adjust the time manually.
aEnter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Clock (P132)
bRotate to change hour, then move
.
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models with navigation system
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P158)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P161)
Lights (P162)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P169)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Steering Wheel (P176)
● To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P146)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
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