change time ACURA TLX 2022 Owner's Manual

310
uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group
Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable Settings
System
Date & TimeSet Time
Zone
Automatic
Time ZoneSets the audio system to automatically
adjust the clock when driving through
different time zones.
On*1/Off
(Select time
zone)Changes the time zone manually.—
System Units
Changes the speed/distance unit on
the multi-information display, head-up
display
* and audio/information screen.
Miles*1/ KM (U.S.)
Miles /KM*1 (Canada)
LanguageChanges the display language.English*1/Français /
Español
Factory Data Reset
Resets all the settings to their factory
default.
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 325
Continue/Cancel
AboutDisplays the Android setting items.—
Advanced
OptionsLocation Access
Selects Off not to allow apps including
the navigation system* to access the
vehicle’s location.On*1/ Off
* Not available on all models
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 310 \b

314
uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Connections Android
Auto
(Saved
Devices)Sets up the Android Auto connection.
Disable/Enable
Delete Delete an Android Auto device. Cancel/Delete
Apple
CarPlay (Saved
Devices)Allow Apple
CarPlay
Sets up the Apple Ca
rPlay connection.Disable/Enable
AcuraLink
Assist Turn AcuraLink Assist on and off.
On
*1/Off
Delete Delete an Apple CarPlay device. Cancel/Delete
Display
BrightnessChanges the brightness of the audio/
information screen.—
Display OffTurns the audio/information screen
brightness off.—
Night ModeChanges between the daytime mode
and nighttime mode.
2 Display Setup P. 234
—Day Mode
More
SettingsContrastChanges the contrast of the audio/
information screen.—
Black LevelChanges the black level of the audio/
information screen.—
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 314 \b

319
uuCustomized Features u
Continued
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group
Customizable Features DescriptionSelectable Settings
Vehicle Lighting
SetupAccent Light Brightness
*Changes the brightness level of the
interior accent lighting.
Link to
Illumination*1/
Max /
High /Mid/ Low/Off
Accent Light Theme
*
Changes the theme of the interior
accent lighting.
2 Lighting area of the accent light
P. 395
Dynamic Mode*1
See other selectable
settings on the screen.
Interior Ligh t Dimming Time Changes the length of time the interior
lights stay on after you close the doors. 15 sec/
30 sec
*1/60
sec
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the
exterior lights stay on after you close
the driver’s door. 0 sec
/15 sec
*1/30 sec /
60 sec
Auto Interior Illumination
Sensitivity Changes the sensitivity of the
brightness of the instrument panel
when the headlight switch is in
AUTO
position. Min/
Low/ Mid
*1/
High /Max
Auto Headligh t On with
Wiper On Causes the headlights to come on
when the headlight switch is in the
AUTO
position and the wipers are
used several times within a certain
number of intervals. On
*1/
Off
Auto Light Sensitivity
*Changes the timing for the headlights
to come on. Min/
Low/ Mid*1/
High /Max
* Not available on all models
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 319 \b

320
uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Door Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic
locking feature. Off
/With Vehicle
Speed
*1/ Shift from P
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the
doors unlock automatically. All Doors with
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/
All Doors
with Shift to P /All
Doors with IGN Off /
Off
Key and Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all
doors to unlock on the first push of the
remote or built-in key. Driver Door
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights
flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it
takes for the doors
to relock and the security system to set
after you unlock the vehicle without
opening any door. 30 sec
*1/
60 sec /90
sec
Auto Folding Door Mirror
*
Changes the setting so that the mirrors
fold at the time the doors are locked
with the remote transmitter or keyless
access system. Auto Fold with
Keyless
*1/
Manual
Only
* Not available on all models
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 320 \b

Continued351
uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Text Message
Features
You can select one from the Bluetooth® device list to be active and receive
notifications. 1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Messages.
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Change Connected Phone .
5. Change a desired phone.
2 To change the currently paired phone
P. 337
■Selecting a Phone1 Selecting a Phone
You can only receive notifications from one phone at
a time.
You can only connect one de vice to use both text
message function and Bluetooth® hands-free phone
function.
If there is an active connection to Android Auto, this
setting is unavailable.
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 351 \b

uuAcuraLink ®u
362
Features
■Automatic collision notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the AcuraLink operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator
*1; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: In a crash, AcuraLink will attempt to notify emergency services but
NEITHER ACURA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH
NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Acura reserves the right to terminate Acur aLink services at any time or for any
reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or
obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and ad equate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not
be sent to the operator.
■In Case of Emergency1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the AcuraLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 362 \b

382
uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the gear position in acco rdance with your driving needs.
■Shift button positions
1Shifting
To prevent malfunc tion and unintended
engagement:
•Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
•Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
•Do not let passengers or ch ildren operate the shift
buttons.
The beeper sounds and the message appears on the
multi-information display when you depress the
accelerator pedal with the gear position in
( N.
Change the gear position to
( D or (R with the brake
pedal depressed.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in seriou s injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the gear position indicator.
Park
Used when parking, before turning off or
starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive/S Position
Each time you press the button, the
mode switches between Drive and S Position
mode.
Used for:
●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
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 382 \b

Continued385
uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
1Shift Operation
The beeper sounds once when you change to
(R.
2 Customized Features P. 302
1SFTT
UIF
(P button.
Pull back the (R button.
Press the
( N button.
Press the button.
Each time you press the button,
the mode switches between Drive
and S Position mode.
D/S
Shift Button Indicator
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 385 \b

uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information System*
414
Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle
Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located near the pillar on both sides.
Comes on when:
•A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
• You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.1 Blind spot information System*
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.
•The blind spot informatio n system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the Blind Spot Information
System Not Available multi-information display
appearing.
•The blind spot informatio n system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.
You can change the setting for the blind spot
information system. 2 Customized Features P. 302
Comes On
Blinks
* Not available on all models
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 414 \b

415
uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information System*
Driving
■Blind spot information System On and Off
When you turn the blind spot information
system on and off, do the following.
1.Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
u The message appears on the multi-
information display when the system
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the symbol changes green
when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the
symbol changes gray when the system is
off.
The blind spot information system is in the
previously selected on (checked) or off
(unchecked) setting eac h time you start the
engine.1 Blind spot information System*
Blind spot information sy stem may be adversely
affected when:
•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.
•An object that does not re flect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
•Driving on a curved road.
•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.
•The system picks up external electrical interference.
•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.
•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
•Making a turn at an intersection.
•Driving on a bumpy road.•Making a short turn that slightly tilts the vehicle.
For a proper blind spot in formation system operation:
•Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.
•Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be
repaired, or the re ar bumper corner area is strongly
impacted.
Right Selector Wheel
Safety Support Switch
* Not available on all models
22 ACURA TLX-31TGV6100.book 415 \b