window Acura TLX 2020 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary.
If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they
may be stained or the coating may peel. Prom ptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and
clean water.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent
to wipe away these contaminants. Do no t use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals
(including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish
on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish,
the wheels also may lose their luster or appear burnished. To avoid water stains,
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.
■Applying Wax
■Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts
■Cleaning the Window
■Maintaining Aluminum Wheels
1 Applying Wax
NOTICE
Chemical solvents and st rong cleaners can damage
the paint, metal, and plasti c on your vehicle. Wipe
away spills immediately.
1 Maintaining the Bumpers an d Other Resin Coated Parts
Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts
made of resin.
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Maintenance
The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake light s, etc.) may fog temporarily
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash.
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics ma y result in moisture developing on the light lens frame
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of wa ter accumulation, or large water drops
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
■Fogged Exterior Light Lenses
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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessorie s over areas marked SRS Airbag, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not over load electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 555
•Before installing any electronic accessory, have the inst aller contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a d ealer inspect the final installation.
1Accessories and Modifications
Acura Genuine accessori es are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electric devices
into other accessory power sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 196
5.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
sealant and air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 69
6.Turn the selector knob to REPAIR*1,
SEALANT/AIR*2, PRODUIT ANTIFUITE/
AIR*2.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
1 Injecting Sealant and Air
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
There are two accessory power sockets:
•In the console compartment•In the front of the center pocket 2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 196
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure usi ng the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
U.S.
Canada
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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 196
8.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 69
9.Turn the selector knob to AIR*1, AIR
ONLY*2, AIR SEULEMENT*2.
10. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
U.S.
Canada
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Type A
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1A/C7.5 A
2DRL7.5 A
3ST Motor(7.5 A)
4−−
5Meter*17.5 AAuto Dimming Mirror*2
6SRS(7.5 A)
7Option7.5 A
8MISS SOL*3(15 A)
9Fuel Pump20 A
10ABS/VSA*1(7.5 A)Smart*2
11Spare Fuse30 A
12Wiper7.5 A
13ACG15 A
14Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
15Driver’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
16Moonroof20 A
17AVS/Seat Heaters20 A
18−−
19Passenger’s Side Door Unlock10 A
20Driver’s Side Rear Door
Unlock10 A
21Driver’s Side Door Lock(10 A)
22Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A
23Driver’s Side Door Unlock(10 A)
24SRS10 A
25Instrument Panel Lights7.5 A
26ACC Key Lock7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:2WD models
*2:AWD models
*3:4-cylinder models
27Parking Lights7.5 A
28Lumbar Support10 A
29Right DRL7.5 A
30Washer20 A
31SMART10 A
32Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
33Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
34Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
35Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
37ACCESSORY7.5 A
38−−
39Left DRL7.5 A
40Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)20 A
41Rear Driver’s Side Door Lock10 A
42Door Lock20 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 244, 252
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 435
Accessories and Modifications ................. 514
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 196
AcuraWatch
TM............................................. 22
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ........................................... 390
Additives Coolant ................................................... 484
Engine Oil ................................................ 477
Washer .................................................... 487
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 477
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 188
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Head Restraints........................................ 183
Mirrors .................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Temperature ............................................ 117
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 420
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 205
Changing the Mode ................................ 208
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 211
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
Sensors .................................................... 212
Synchronized Mode ................................. 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 205
Air Pressure ....................................... 496, 567 Airbags
........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 53, 79
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 54
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 230
Ambient Light Off Switch ........................ 191
Android Auto ........................................... 262
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 435
Indicator.................................................... 79
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 258
Armrest ..................................................... 188
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 217
Audio System ............................................ 214
Adjusting the Sound................................ 228
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 216
Error Messages ........................................ 267
General Information ................................ 274
iPhone............................................. 250, 276
iPod ........................................................ 247
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 244, 252
Pandora ®................................................. 250
Reactivating ............................................ 216
Recommended CDs ................................. 275
Recommended Devices............................ 276 Remote Controls ..................................... 217
Security Code ......................................... 216
Theft Protection ...................................... 216
USB Flash Drives...................................... 276
USB Port ................................................. 215
Authorized Manuals ................................ 575
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 148
Customize ...................................... 126, 304
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 166
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 382
OFF Button ............................................. 383
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 89
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 89
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 433
Indicator ........................................... 74, 433
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 74, 433
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 179
Automatic Lighting .................................. 163
Automatic Transmission .......................... 370
Creeping................................................. 370
Kickdown ............................................... 370
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 372
Shifting ................................................... 371
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 216
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 117
Average Speed ......................................... 118
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Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery)................................... 505
Charging System Indicator ................ 75, 549
Jump Starting ......................................... 542
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 504
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 34
Beverage Holders ..................................... 195
Blind spot information System ................ 421
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 255
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 317
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 68
Brake System ............................................ 429
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 435
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 433
Brake Assist System................................. 436
Fluid ....................................................... 487
Foot Brake .............................................. 432
Parking Brake.......................................... 429
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 72
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 72, 550
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 172
Built-in Key ............................................... 134
Bulb Replacement .................................... 488
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 491
Brake/Taillights........................................ 490
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 490
Fog Lights ............................................... 488 Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 488
Headlights ............................................... 488
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 492
Puddle Lights ........................................... 492
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 492
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 489
Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 488
Bulb Specifications ................................... 566
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 69
Carrying Cargo .................................. 357, 359
CD Player ................................................... 244
Center Pocket ........................................... 194
Certification Label .................................... 568
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 488
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 549
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 147
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................. 68
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Larger Children .......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Using a Tether ........................................... 65 Childproof Door Locks
............................. 147
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 511
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 509
Client Service Information ....................... 576
Climate Control System ............................ 205
Changing the Mode ................................ 208
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 211
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 508
Sensors ................................................... 212
Synchronized Mode................................. 209
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 205
Clock .......................................................... 132
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 437
Coat Hooks ............................................... 200
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 437
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ........ 532, 567
Compass .................................................... 352
Console Compartment ............................. 193
Controls ..................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 484
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 485
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 484
Overheating ............................................ 547
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 370
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 370
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 452
Cup Holders .............................................. 195
Customized Features ........................ 120, 292
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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 165
Dead Battery ............................................. 542
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 211
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 569
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 162
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 478
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 161
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 133
Auto Door Locking .................................. 148
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 148
Door Open Indicator .................................. 33
Door Open Message .................................. 97
Keys ........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 13, 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 498
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ....................................................... 355
Automatic Transmission ........................... 370
Braking .................................................... 429
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Shifting Gear ................................... 371, 378
Starting the Engine .................................. 362 Driving Position Memory System
............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 486
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 379
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 546
Shifting ................................................... 378
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 85
Elapsed Time ............................................. 118
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 73, 552
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 79, 551
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 418
Emergency ................................................ 560
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 571
Engine ....................................................... 568
Coolant ................................................... 484
Jump Starting .......................................... 542
Oil ........................................................... 477
Remote Engine Start................................ 365
Starting ................................................... 362
Engine Coolant ......................................... 484
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 485 Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 484
Overheating ............................................ 547
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Engine Oil ................................................. 477
Adding ................................................... 480
Checking ................................................ 478
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 470
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 158
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 79
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 511
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 508
Oil .......................................................... 481
Flat Tire ..................................................... 519
Floor Mats ................................................ 510
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 486
Brake ...................................................... 487
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 486
Engine Coolant ....................................... 484
Windshield Washer ................................. 487
Fog Lights ................................................. 165
Foot Brake ................................................ 432
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Index
Interior.................................................... 189
Light Switches......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator.................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................ 161
Load Limits ............................................... 359
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 147
From Inside ............................................. 145
From Outside .......................................... 136
Keys........................................................ 133
Using a Key............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 143
Low Battery Charge ................................. 549
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Lower Anchors ........................................... 61
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 567
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 359
Lumbar Support ....................................... 180
M
Maintenance............................................ 465
Battery .................................................... 504
Brake Fluid .............................................. 487
Cleaning ................................................. 509
Climate Control System .......................... 508
Coolant .................................................. 484 Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 469
Oil ........................................................... 478
Precautions .............................................. 466
Radiator .................................................. 485
Remote Transmitter ......................... 506, 507
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 488
Safety ...................................................... 467
Service Items ........................................... 472
Tires ........................................................ 495
Transmission Fluid ................................... 486
Under the Hood .............................. 474, 475
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 550
Map Lights ................................................ 190
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 359
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 113
Mirrors ....................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Door........................................................ 178
Exterior .................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 514
Moonroof .................................................. 157
MP3 ................................................... 244, 252
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 457
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 568
O
Odometer................................................. 117
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 477, 567
Adding .................................................... 480
Checking................................................. 478
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 470
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 477, 567
Viscosity .......................................... 477, 567
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 220
Open Source Licenses ............................... 291
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 562
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 476
Moonroof ............................................... 157
Power Windows ...................................... 155
Trunk ...................................................... 149
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature ............................... 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Overheating .............................................. 547
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 377
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ...................................................... 381
Pandora ®................................................... 250
Panic Mode ............................................... 154
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