stop start Acura TLX 2020 User Guide
Page 95 of 589
94
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
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  94 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 96 of 589
95
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
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  95 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 97 of 589
96
uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you try to change the gear position 
without depressing the brake pedal.●Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.
●Appears when you try to ch ange the gear position 
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.●Release your foot off the accelerator pedal, then select 
a shift button.
●Appears when the (P button is pressed while the 
vehicle is moving.
●Appears if you change the gear position to (R while the 
vehicle is moving forward, or to 
(D while the vehicle is 
reversing.
●Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before 
operating the select button.
●Appears when you set the power mode to ON without 
fastening the driver’s seat belt.
●Appears when you change the gear position after (P 
has been automatically select ed with the driver’s door 
open, the driver’s seat belt  unfastened, then the brake 
pedal is released.
●Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
2 Shift Operation  P. 372
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  96 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 108 of 589
107
uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you turn the Auto Idle Stop system on.
2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 382
●Appears when  Auto Idle Stop Guidance Screens  ON  
has been selected from the customization menu.
2 Auto Idle Stop* P. 382
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate for 
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around 14°F 
(−10°C) or lower.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop  does not activate because 
the climate control system is  in use, and the difference 
between the set temperature and actual interior 
temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop  does not activate because 
the engine coolant temperature is too low or high.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop  does not activate because 
the battery charge level is low.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
* Not available on all models
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  107 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 109 of 589
108
uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because 
the pressure to the brake pedal is not enough.●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop  Guidance Screens  ON  
has been selected from the customization menu.
●Appears when the system is under the following 
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
- The battery charge level is low.
- The battery temperature is around 14°F (−10°C) or 
lower.
- The climate control system is  in use, and the difference 
between the set temperatur e and actual interior 
temperature becomes significant.
- The humidity in the interior is high.
●The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2 Starting the Engine  P. 362
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  108 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 110 of 589
109
uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you attempt to  put the transmission into 
another gear position wi th the transmission in 
(P and 
the engine OFF.
●To select another gear position while in (P, the engine 
must be ON.
●Appears when you try to chan ge the gear position after 
the position has automatically been changed to 
(P with 
the driver’s door open and the driver’s seat belt 
unfastened.
●Press the (P button If you leave the vehicle.
●Appears if you press the  ENGINE START/STOP button 
to turn the engine off wi thout the transmission in 
(P.●Put the transmission into (P. The power mode changes 
to VEHICLE OFF.
●Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button twice after 
putting the transmission into 
(P.
●Appears when the engine stops without the 
transmission in 
(P, and does not restart automatically.●Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop 
activates.
●If you want to set the power mode to ON, put the 
transmission into 
(P.●If you want to start the engine, follow the normal 
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine  P. 362
Models with electronic gear selector
U.S. models
Canadian models
Models with Auto Idle StopModels with Auto Idle Stop
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  109 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 112 of 589
111
uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you press the  ENGINE START/STOP button 
to turn the engine off wi thout the shift lever in 
(P.●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to 
VEHICLE OFF.
●Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button twice after 
moving the shift lever to 
(P.
●Appears if the driver’s door is open and you try to shift 
to a position other than 
(P.
●Moving the shift lever to (P If you leave the vehicle. 
●Appears when the transmission system temperature is 
too high. The vehicle no longer moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place and shift to (P.●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
Models with shift lever
U.S. models
Canadian models
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  111 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 122 of 589
121
uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Roll the right selector wheel to select  Vehicle Settings and push the right selector wheel.
Vehicle Settings
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Memory Position Link
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash
Driver Assist System Setup
Meter Setup
Driving Position Setup
Keyless Access Setup
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Turn by Turn Display*
Forward Collision Warning Distance
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
Push
Push
Push
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
Blind Spot Info*
Remote Start System On/Off*
Seat Position Movement At Entry/Exit
Roll
Keyless Access Beep
Push
Roll
Push
Push
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
ACC Display Speed Unit
Road Departure Mitigation Setting
Walk Away Auto Lock
Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens*Reverse Alert Tone*
Roll
* Not available on all models
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  121 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 132 of 589
131
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 132
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 133
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .. 135Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 145
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 147
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 148
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 149
Security System ................................ 152
Immobilizer System .......................... 152
Security System Alarm ...................... 152
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 155Moonroof.................................................. 157Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 158
Turn Signals ..................................... 161
Light Switches.................................. 162
Fog Lights
*...................................... 165
Daytime Running Lights ................... 165
Auto High-Beam .............................. 166
Wipers and Washers ........................ 169
Brightness Control ........................... 172
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror  Button........................................ 173
Driving Position Memory System ...... 174
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 176
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 177
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 177
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 178
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 180
Front Seats ...................................... 180
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience 
Items ................................................ 189
Interior Lights .................................. 189
Interior Convenience Items .............. 192
Climate Control System ................... 205
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 205
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......212
* Not available on all models
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  131 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分 
Page 134 of 589
133Continued
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
20 ACURA TLX-31TZ36500.book  133 ページ  2019年2月7日 木曜日 午後2時2分