engine ACURA TLX 2022 Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
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 ma nual (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. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 97
2Controls P. 117
Clock P. 118 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 120
Windows P. 142 Moonroof P. 145
Seats P. 168 Interior Convenience Items P. 180
2Features P. 203
Audio System P. 204 Audio System Basic Operation P. 210
Customized Features P. 302 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 326
2 Driving P. 367
Before Driving P. 368 Towing a Trailer P. 373
Parking Your Vehicle P. 494 Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 505
Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 519
2 Maintenance P. 521
Before Performing Maintenance P. 522 Maintenance MinderTM P. 525
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 552
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 570
2Handling the Unexpected P. 579
Tools P. 580 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 581
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 612 Fuses P. 620
If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 629
2Information P. 631
Specifications P. 632 Identification Numbers P. 634
Emissions Testing P. 637 Warranty Coverages P. 640
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Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 136 Security System P. 139
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 146 Mirrors P. 165
Climate Control System P. 197
Audio Error Messages P. 276 General Information on the Audio System P. 279
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 329 AcuraLink ® P. 358
When Driving P. 374 AcuraWatchTM P. 416Braking P. 485
Surround View Camera System* P. 507 Refueling P. 515 Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 518
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 532 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 550
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555 Battery P. 564 Remote Transmitter Care P. 568
Cleaning P. 571 Accessories and Modifications P. 576
Engine Does Not Start P. 603If the Battery Is Dead P. 606Overheating P. 609
Emergency Towing P. 627 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 628
Refueling P. 630
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 635 Reporting Safety Defects P. 636
Authorized Manuals P. 643 Client Service Information P. 644
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 117
FeaturesP. 203
DrivingP. 367
MaintenanceP. 521
Handling the UnexpectedP. 579
InformationP. 631
IndexP. 645
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚System Indicators
(P78)
❚Gauges (P97)
❚Multi-Information
Display
(P98)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Audio/Information Screen (P214)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) System
OFF) Button
(P406)
❚Parking Sensor System Button* (P497)
❚Safety Support Switch (P415, 424, 473)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P161)
❚Brightness Control (P159)
❚Head-Up Display Buttons* (P112, 160)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
(P161)
❚Climate Control System (P197)
❚True Touchpad Interface (P211)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P146)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P164)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P485)
❚Trunk Opener (P136)
❚Auto Idle Stop OFF Button (P400)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P490)
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons (P194)
❚Front Seat Ventilator Buttons* (P194)
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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. (P398)
At Automatic transmissionEngine status
Deceleration
Stop
Start-up
Depress the brake pedal.
Automatic Brake Hold Off

(P490) Automatic Brake Hold On

(P490)
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 31)
Airbags (P 43)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 61)
●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 restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 75)
●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 (P35)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P 36)
●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
Controls (P 117)
Clock (P118)
The clock is automatically updated through
the audio system.ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P146)
Press the button to change the vehicle\bT
power mode.
Turn Signals (P149)
Lights (P150)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P367)
Automatic Transmission (P382)
●Select (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Park
Press the
(P button.
Used when parking, before turning
off or starting the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Pull back the
( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked.
Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator and the
shift button indicator indicate the
current gear selection.
Gear Position
Indicator Shift Button
Indicator
Shifting
Drive/S Position
Each time you press the button, the mode
switches between Drive and S Position mode.
●Normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 10th automatically)
●Temporarily driving in the sequential mode
●Automatically changing gears between 1st
and 8th (8th gear is used only at high speed)
●Driving in the sequential mode
D/S
Drive
S Position
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Quick Reference Guide
Sequential Mode (P390)
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 10th). This is useful for engine braking.
When the transmission is in (D●The transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system
detects that the vehicle is cruising.
When the transmission is in (S●Holds the selected gear, and the M
(sequential mode) indicator comes
on.
●The sequential mode gear selection
is shown in the instrument panel.
Gear Position Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Selected Gear Number M
Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
CMBSTM On and Off
(P424)
●When a possible frontal collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, use the
safety support switch.
VSA ® On and Off (P406)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® )
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and hold the (VSA ®
OFF ) button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P409, 618)
●The TPMS monitors tire pressure.●TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.●TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P515)
aUnlock the driver\bT
EPPS.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside (P132)
bPress on the edge of
the fuel fill door to
make it pop up
slightly.
cAfter refueling, wait
for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 US gal (60 L)
Wait for five seconds
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P521)
Under the Hood (P532)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P550)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P552)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become
noisy.
Tires (P555)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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