Acura TLX 2017 Owner's Manual
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
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Controls
Press the master door lock switch in as shown 
to lock or unlock all the doors.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside 
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock 
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock eith er front door using the 
master door lock switch,  all the other doors lock/
unlock at the same time.
To Unlock
To Lock
Master Door Lock Switch
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1 Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the 
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the 
unlock position, lower the  rear window, put your 
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door 
handle.
Unlock
Lock
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks or unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door 
locking/unlocking sett ing using the audio/
information screen or mu lti-information display.
2 Customized Features  P. 126, 257
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Trunk
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk
■Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.
■Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid clos ed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard  P. 66
Using the Trunk Opener
Press the trunk opener on the driver side 
control panel to open the trunk.
2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 527
Trunk Opener
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button
Controls
Using the Trunk Release Button
Push up the release bu tton on the trunk lid 
after the doors are unlocked.
2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 527
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the 
trunk if you carry the keyless access remote.
u The beeper will sound.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for 
approximately one second to unlock and open 
the trunk.
1Using the Trunk Release Button
•If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will 
sound and the trunk will not close.
•A person who is not carryi ng the keyless access 
remote can unlock the tr unk if a person who is 
carrying it is within range.
•If the beeper sounds after you close the trunk, 
move the keyless access remote away from the 
trunk and close again.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is 
too close to the trunk.
Trunk 
Release 
Button
1 Using the Remote Transmitter
If the driver’s door is  locked, the trunk will 
automatically lock when yo u close it. Otherwise, you 
will have to lock it manually.
Trunk 
Release 
Button
Trunk 
Release 
Button
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uTrunk Main Switch
Controls
Trunk Main Switch
The trunk main switch  disables the trunk 
release button on the remote transmitter, the 
trunk release button on the trunk lid and 
trunk opener on the driver side control panel 
to protect cargo in the trunk.
1. Make sure the rear seat-back is not folded 
down.
2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove 
box.
3. Lock the glove box.
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open the 
trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow.
1Trunk Main Switch
If you need to give the ke y to someone else, remove 
the built-in key from the keyless access remote by 
sliding the release knob, and give the remote as a 
valet key.Main Switch
OFF
ON
1 Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should deci de if their children should be 
shown how to use this feature.
Lever
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Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the engine. Each key  contains electronic transmitters that use electronic 
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit  strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP  button.
• Make sure the key is not covered  by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless 
access remote.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items.  Electronic devices, such as televisions 
and audio systems emit strong magnetic  fields. Note that even a key chain can 
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when  the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key, 
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is  opened with the key and then the shift lever
* 
is moved out of 
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or keyless access system. The 
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the keyless access re mote in the vehicle can 
result in theft or accident al movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the 
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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■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 and trunk are closed.
• All doors are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter or keyless 
access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the in strument panel blinks. When the blinking 
interval changes after about 15 sec onds, the security system is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when th e vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter, or you grab any door handle  while carrying the keyless access remote, 
or the power mode is set to ON. The securi ty system indicator goes off at the same 
time.
1 Security 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.
•Moving the shift lever* out of ( P.•Opening the hood with the hood release.
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  remote transmitter or 
keyless access system.
* Not available on all models
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■The panic button  on the remote 
transmitter
If you press the panic button for 
approximately one second, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmi tter, or set the power mode to ON.
■Panic Mode
Panic 
Button
Panic 
Button
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Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the power mode is in ON, 
using the switches on the doors.
The driver’s side switches can be used to open and close all the windows. The power 
window lock button on the driver’s side must be switched off (not pushed in, 
indicator off) to open  and close the windows from anyw here other than the driver’s 
seat.
When the power window lock button is pu shed in, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open:  Push the switch  down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be  operated for up to 10 
minutes after you set the power mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses  resistance when closing 
automatically, it stops clos ing and reverses direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone’s 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window 
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s 
Window 
Switch
Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch
Rear Passenger’s 
Window Switches
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uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
To open:  Press the unlock button, and then 
within 10 seconds, press it again and hold it.
If the windows and moonroof stop midway, 
repeat the procedure.
To open:  Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds  of returning the key to 
the central position, turn the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there.
To close:  Lock the driver’s  door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the 
central position, turn  the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want 
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.
■Opening the Windows and Moonroof with the Remote
Unlock 
Button
■Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof with the Key
Close
Open
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