Trunk light Acura TLX 2020 User Guide

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic 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 vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• 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 wh en the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e 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
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set
to ON.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental 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 system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
Models with shift lever
Models with electronic gear selector
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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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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
Controls
1Wireless Charger*
In the following cases, ch arging may stop or not start:•The device is already fully charged.
•The temperature of the device is extremely high
while charging.
•You are at a place that emits strong
electromagnetic waves or noises, such as TV
station, electric power plant, or gas station.
A device may not charge if the size or shape of its
chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the
charging area.
Not all devices are compatible with the system.
During the charging phase, it is normal for the
charging area and de vice to heat up.
Charging may be briefl y interrupted when:
•All the doors or the trunk are closed
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning
of the keyless access system.
•The position of the device is altered.
•The radio is scanning for AM stations.
Do not charge more than one device at a time on a
charging area.
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 359
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 145
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 180
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 183
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 176
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk ha ve the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Fog Lights*
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Front Turn Signal/Parking, Front Side Marker and
Daytime Running Lights
Front turn signal/parking, front side mar ker and daytime running lights are LED type.
Have an authorized Acura dealer in spect and replace the light assembly.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
1Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelTLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Refrigerant TypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.7 – 18.5 oz (475 – 525 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 8
Quantity 4.27 – 5.19 cu-in (70 – 85 cm3)
■ Engine Specifications
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6-cylinder models
■Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement144 cu-in (2,356 cm3)*1
212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)*2
Spark Plugs NGKDILKAR7H11GS
*1
DILKAR7G11GS*1
DILZKR7B11G*2
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11S*1
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 5.7 US qt (5.4 L)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low Beam)LED
Fog Lights*LEDFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Brake/TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21 W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate LightsLED
Puddle Lights*LEDInterior LightsFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WDoor Courtesy Lights3.4 WConsole Compartment Light1.4 WGlove Box Light1.4 WDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Light5 W
* Not available on all models
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow .............. 85, 86, 390
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 79
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 82
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 89
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 89
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 74, 433
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 74, 433
Blind spot information system .................... 88
Brake System (Amber)................................ 72
Brake System (Red) ............................ 72, 550
Charging System ............................... 75, 549
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 90, 91
Door and Trunk Open ................................ 33
ECON (Econ mode) .................................... 85
Electric Parking Brake................................. 73
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 73, 552
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 79, 551
Fog Lights .................................................. 82
Gear Position ............................................. 75
High Beam................................................. 82
Immobilizer System .................................... 83
Keyless Access System ............................... 83
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 87, 412
Lights On ................................................... 82
Low Fuel .................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 549
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 81, 425, 427 M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 75, 550
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS ®)
System .................................................... 85
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 35, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 83
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 85
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD® ) .............................................. 88
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 79
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission System............................ 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 82
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 80, 418
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 80, 419
Information .............................................. 565
Information Screen .................................. 223
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 118
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control................................... 172
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 387
Dynamic Mode Button ............................ 387
Interface Dial ............................................ 219
Interior Lights ........................................... 189
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 177
iPhone ............................................... 250, 276
iPod ................................................... 247, 276
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 535
Jump Starting ........................................... 542
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 143
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention ................................. 143
Number Tag............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 147
Remote Transmitter ................................ 141
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 144, 365
Types and Functions................................ 133
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 370
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 370
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 410
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 61
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto ......................................... 289
Lights ................................................ 162, 488
Automatic............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement ................................... 488
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
Fog Lights ............................................... 165
High Beam Indicator ................................. 82
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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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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 517
Blown Fuse ...................... 555, 556, 557, 558
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 26
Emergency Towing .................................. 560
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 539
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 519
Noise When Braking .................................. 27
Overheating............................................. 547
Premium Gasoline............................ 460, 566
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 519, 532
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 25, 147
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 546
Warning Indicators .................................... 72
Trunk ......................................................... 149
Lid ........................................................... 149
Light Bulbs............................................... 566
Main Switch ............................................ 151
Open Message........................................... 97
Unable to Open ....................................... 562
Turn Signals ............................................... 161
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 82
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 118
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 144, 365
U
Under-Floor Storage Area........................ 201
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 136
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 145 USB Flash Drives
....................................... 276
USB Port .................................................... 215
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 136
V
Valet Mode............................................... 151
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 568
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)................ 418
Off Button............................................... 419
Off Indicator...................................... 80, 419
System Indicator ................................ 80, 418
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 477, 567
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist ®)................ 418
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 226
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 549
Warning Labels ........................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 573
Watts ......................................................... 566
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 500
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 535
Window Washers ..................................... 169
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 487
Switch ..................................................... 169
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 155Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 510, 512
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 211
Washer Fluid ........................................... 487
Wiper Blades........................................... 493
Wipers and Washers ............................... 169
Winter Tires .............................................. 503
Snow Tires .............................................. 503
Tire Chains.............................................. 503
Wipers and Washers ................................ 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 493
Wireless Charger ...................................... 197
WMA ................................................. 244, 252
Worn Tires ................................................ 495
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