auto stop Acura TLX 2020 Repair Manual

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uuBattery uCharging the Battery*
Maintenance
Charging the Battery*
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
Charging the AGM Battery*
AGM labeled batteries like those installed in your vehicle require a compatible
charger to be properly charged. Damage to the battery can result if the battery is
charged improperly or with the wrong equi pment. For more information on how to
charge your vehicle’s AGM battery, consult a dealer.
1 Battery
The battery installed in this vehicle is specifically
designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop. Using a
battery other than this specified type may shorten the
battery life, and prevent Auto Idle Stop from
activating. If you need to replace the battery, make
sure to select the specified type. Ask a dealer for
more details.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
* Not available on all models
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uuEngine Does Not Start uEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The gear position auto matically changes to
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
The gear position auto matically changes to
(P after the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without depressing the
brake pedal to change the mode VEHICLE OFF.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OF F, move the shift position to
(P after the vehicle
comes to a complete stop.
Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without depressing the brake
pedal.
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the ENGINE START/STOP button while
driving unless it is absolute ly necessary for the engine
to be turned off.
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while
driving, the beeper sounds.
Automatic transmission models with electronic gear selector for U.S. models
Automatic transmission models with elec tronic gear selector for Canadian models
Automatic transmission models with shift lever for U.S. models
Automatic transmission models with shift lever for Canadian models
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Index
578
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
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
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
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................. 379
Shifting (Transmission) ........ 18, 20, 371, 378
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 38
Side Airbags ............................................... 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 233
Snow Tires ................................................ 503
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 532, 567
Spark Plugs ............................................... 566
Specifications ........................................... 566
Specified Fuel ................................... 460, 566
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 85
Sport Mode .............................................. 387
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 387
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 44
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 386
Starting the Engine .................................. 362
Does Not Start ........................................ 539
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 160
Jump Starting ......................................... 542
Remote Engine Start ............................... 365
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Adjusting ................................................ 176
Stopping ................................................... 446
Summer Tires ............................................ 503
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 424
Indicator ................................................... 88
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Surround View Camera System ............... 459Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 158
System Message Indicator .......................... 81
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 113
Temperature Sensor ................................. 212
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 520
Text Message .................................... 346, 348
Time (Setting) ........................................... 132
Tire Fill Assist ............................................ 425
Tire Pressure Monito ring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 425
Indicator ............................................ 81, 553
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 425
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 519
Tires ........................................................... 495
Air Pressure ..................................... 496, 567
Chains ..................................................... 503
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 495
Flat Tire (Puncture) ........................... 519, 532
Inspection ................................................ 495
Labeling .................................................. 496
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 519, 532
Regulations ............................................. 498
Rotation .................................................. 502
Spare (Optional) .............................. 532, 567
Summer .................................................. 503
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 520
Wear Indicators ....................................... 500 Winter..................................................... 503
Tools .......................................................... 518
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 361
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 361
Emergency .............................................. 560
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 425
Indicator............................................ 81, 553
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 425
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 371, 378
Automatic ................................. 18, 370, 371
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 370, 378
Fluid ........................................................ 486
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 372
Number................................................... 568
Sequential Mode ..................................... 376
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 380
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 379
TRIP Button ............................................... 116
Trip Meter ................................................. 117
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