Key battery Acura TLX 2020 Owner's Manual

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless access remote inside the
vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the keyless access remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 160
●Appears when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 506
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the keyless access remote’s battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range 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.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 540
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appears 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. 540
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY or
ON.2Starting the Engine P. 362
●Appears when the engine does not restart automatically
due to the following reason:
• The hood is open.
• There is a problem in the sy stem that disables Auto
Idle Stop.●Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 362●Close the hood.
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Models with Auto Idle StopModels with Auto Idle Stop
Canadian models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and trunk.
You can also use the remote transmitter to
lock and unlock the doors and trunk.1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 152
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 365
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key Release Knob
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless
access remote
Built-in Key Release Knob
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access re mote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
If the lock or unlock button of the keyle ss access remote does not work, use the key
instead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 506
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■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.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 120, 292
Lock
Unlock
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter or keyless access system, or set
the power mode to ON. 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 in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■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 when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security 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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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the battery of the keyless access remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 540
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in th e button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without
the transmission in
( P.
Without
pressing the
brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in the button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system
and other accessories in this
position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can
be used.
Indicator
Indicator
Models with shift leverModels with electronic
gear selector
Press the button with the
transmission in (P. Press the button.
Put the transmission into (
P.
U.S. models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote transmitter or the keyless access
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.
■Automatic Power Off
■Power Mode Reminder
Canadian models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 540
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 152Models with shift lever
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
ENGINE
START
STOP
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