2015 Acura TLX Owner's Guide

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Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Right selector wheel:
Scroll to change main
displays.
Main display
Lower display TRIP button: Press to
change lower displays.
Main display
Vehicle settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure for each tire Range
Engine oil life
Main Displays
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Elapsed time
Compass/
directions*Average speed
IDS setting/
SH-AWD monitor*
*if equipped
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Unlock button: Press
once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors and
the trunk.
Release knob (front or back
of key): Slide the knob to
release the built-in key for
valet use.
*if equipped
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk.Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification. LED indicators*: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 75).
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds.Press again to
cancel.
ENGINE button*: After
pressing the Lock button
once, press and hold
to remotely start the
engine.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE

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Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab either front door (or rear door*)
handle when the vehicle is off.
The driver’s seat slides rearward when the driver’s
door is opened to allow easy entry. The seat slides
forward to the last driving position when the
vehicle is turned on (see page 37).
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front
door (or rear door*) handle when the vehicle is off.
If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the
doors will not lock.
Door lock button
Opening the Trunk
Press the trunk release button under the trunk
handle to unlock and open the trunk. The vehicle
can be on or off.
Trunk release
button
*Some Canadian models include rear door keyless access.
Door Operation from Inside the Vehicle
Use these methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: When you unlock either front door
using the lock tab, the specific door (driver’s or
passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab
on the driver’s door, all the other doors and trunk
lock at the same time. When you lock the door
using the lock tab on the front passenger’s door,
only that door locks.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors and the trunk.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock
all doors and the trunk.
Using the Front Door Inner Handle
Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks
and opens in one motion. Unlocking and opening
the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all
other doors.
Do not pull a front door inner handle while the
vehicle is moving.
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.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
To lock
To unlock Lock tab
Inner handle
Unlock
Lock
Master door lock switch
To lock
To unlock

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Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefly.
Manual Operation To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window Lock Push in the power window lock button so only
the driver’s window can be operated.
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.
WARNING
ON
OFF
Power window
lock button
Open
Close
Using the Trunk Release Button
Press the trunk release button on the dashboard
next to the steering column when all doors are
unlocked to open the trunk.
Trunk release
Automatic Operation To open: Push the switch back firmly to the
second detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to
the second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely.
To stop the moonroof at any time, push the
switch briefly.
Manual Operation
To open: Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
Moonroof Tilt
To tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Power Moonroof Operation
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered
with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Open
CloseTilt

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Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever
forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for
low beams.
OFF All exterior lights are off.
AUTO Turn on the automatic lighting
feature. Headlights turn on or off
depending on ambient brightness
when the vehicle is on.
Headlights automatically come
on after the wipers are engaged
for a certain time.
Turn on exterior lights except
headlights.
Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
Turn fog lights on or off.*
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.
To brighten: Press the + button.
To dim: Press the - button.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Bright
Dim
Interior Lights
Lights are located on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Door-
activated
position
On
Off
Flashing high beams
Low beams
High beams
Fog lights*
*if equipped
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
• Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down
for a three-blink sequence.
• For a continuous signal, push the lever up or
down until it locks into place.
Right
Left
*if equipped
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Headlight-Wiper Integration
When the headlights are in the AUTO position,
they automatically turn on when the front
wipers operate several times within a certain
interval. The headlights turn off shortly after
the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough
ambient light.
Intermittent Wipers*When you move the lever to the INT position,
the wipers operate based on the delay
adjustment.
Adjust the wiper delay using the intermittent
time adjustment ring.
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position while driving in rainy weather,
the wipers operate based on the amount of detected rainfall.
Adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity using the intermittent time adjustment ring.
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system.
Mist
Off
Intermittent*/automatic*
Low speed
High speed
Intermittent time
adjustment ring
Pull for
washer.
NOTICE

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Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
Headlight Washers*
Canadian models
Heated Windshield Button*
Canadian models
Turn the headlights on. Press the
headlight washer button to operate the
washers.
The headlight washers also operate
when you first turn on the windshield
wipers.
Turn the vehicle on. Press the heated
windshield button to de-ice the
windshield.
The heated windshield may
automatically activate when the
outside temperature is below 4°C,
and deactivate when the temperature
reaches 6°C.
*if equipped
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright
and well back in the seat, adequately press the
pedals without leaning forward, and grip the
steering wheel comfortably. The passenger’s
seat should be adjusted so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard as
possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Allow sufficient space. Move back.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Driver’s seat/
passenger’s seat*
height adjustment Lumbar support
adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
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Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint.
The tops of the occupant’s ears should be level
with the center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the
restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the
release button, and pull the restraint up and
out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it
is locked in position.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Rear center seat
Front or rear outer seat
For a head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location. Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
WARNING
Floor Mats
Position the front and rear seat floor mats
properly, and anchor them. If they are not
properly positioned, the floor mats can
interfere with the front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top
of the anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat, steering wheel, and door mirror positions into
memory when the vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door, the
driver’s seat slides rearward to allow for easy entry. The seat slides forward to the
stored position and the other items adjust when the vehicle is turned on. The items
adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
1. Adjust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to
your preferred positions.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Memory
button 1
Memory
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull down the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up, down, in, or out.
3. Push up the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
Heated Steering Wheel*
Canadian models
Heat the steering wheel to a comfortable
temperature when the vehicle is on.
Press the heated steering wheel button. Press
the button again to turn it off.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Lever
To lock
To adjust
*if equipped *if equipped (Canadian models)
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare in the rearview mirror
and door mirrors from headlights behind you. This
cannot be turned off. The function cancels when
the shift lever is in Reverse (R).
Power Door Mirrors Adjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
Folding door mirror button*: Press to fold the
door mirrors in or out.
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
Either side door mirror can tilt downward when
you shift to Reverse (R) to improve visibility on
the selected side of the vehicle when reversing.
When in Reverse, slide the selector switch to
the left or right side. The selected door mirror
tilts down.
The mirror returns to its original position when
you shift out of Reverse.
Adjustment
switch Selector
switch
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HomeLink® Garage Opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.com (Canada).
If you need help, call HomeLink at (800) 355-1515 or visit www.homelink.com.
Pr ess and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the
button on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a f ast er ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. T
raining
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then rem ains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
1
Pr ess and hold the desir ed HomeLink
button and the button on the r emote
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
aThe remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
r emote-contr olled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Pr ess the pr ogrammed HomeLink
button again; the remote-contr olled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the
pr ogrammed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) from
the HomeLink button you want to
pr ogram.
HomeLink indicator
HomeLink buttons
Customized Features
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings
are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or
Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
Settings screen
NAVAUDI OAUDIONAV
How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial to
make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, and Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the interface dial to adjust the time in the
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using
GPS signals.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select System Settings
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Rotate the interface dial to change the hour value. Press the interface dial to
select minutes, and rotate to change the value. Press the interface dial to exit
the screen.
5. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
SETTINGS
button
BACK
button Interface
dial
*if equipped