2015 Acura TLX run flat

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Cruise Control ................................ 85
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF)* .............. 86
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
with Pedestrian Detection* .......... 88
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* ... 89
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* ............................................ 90
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)* ...................... 91
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System* ........................................... 92
Blind Spot Information (BSI)
System* ........................................... 93
Parking Sensor System* ................ 94
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
(AWD)* ............................................ 94
Multi-View Rear Camera ............... 95
Cross Traffic Monitor* ................... 96
Refueling ......................................... 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ...98
Keyless Access Remote Battery
Strength ........................................... 98
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ........ 98
Jump Starting .................................. 99
Overheating ................................... 101
Emergency Engine Stop ............... 102
Emergency Towing ....................... 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................... 103
Tire Repair Kit* ............................. 104Changing a Flat Tire .....................
105
Fuse Locations .............................. 108
MAINTENANCE ............................. 111
Safety Precautions ........................ 111
Maintenance Minder™ ................. 112
Under the Hood ............................. 114
Engine Oil ....................................... 116
Engine Coolant .............................. 118
Window Washer Fluid .................. 119
Checking the Battery .................... 119
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 120
Tire Information ............................ 121
Tire Labeling .................................. 124
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 127
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 128
SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 129
CLIENT INFORMATION ............... 131
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 131
Contact Us .................................... 132
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside
Assistance ..................................... 133
Warranty Coverages .................... 133
V OICE COMMAND INDEX ......... 134
INDEX ............................................ 140
*if equipped
1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 33
2 Wipers/washers p. 33
3 Cruise control/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 85, p. 86
4 Horn
5 Voice recognition/Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® buttons p. 55
6 Audio controls p. 45
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information display p. 26
8 Right selector wheel
TRIP button p. 26
9 Paddle shifters p. 78, p. 80
10 Advanced Cruise Control (ACC)
Distance button* p. 86
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS) button* p. 90
Trunk release button p. 28
Fuel fill door button p. 97
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
button* p. 89, p. 92
Parking sensor button* p. 94
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) OFF button* p. 91
Headlight washer button* p. 34
Heated windshield button* p. 34
13 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 76
14 Heated steering wheel* p. 38
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
1
1011
27
4
8
13
12
125614
93
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Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat BeltsAll five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The front passenger’s and rear seat belts
also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a
moderate-to-severe front collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe
enough to inflate the front airbags or the driver’s knee airbag.
Proper Use of Seat BeltsFollow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon
as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them
properly.
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Tire Repair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall.
Go to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before Repairing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Make sure the vehicle is in Park (P), and apply the electric parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights, and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire
1. Open the trunk. Pull up the strap on the trunk
floor lid, and open the lid.

If equipped, turn the knob on the tool case lid
counterclockwise, and remove the cover.
2. Remove the kit.
3. Place the kit face up on flat ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Follow the instructions in the kit to repair the
tire.
Trunk floor
lid strap
Cover Knob
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the one provided in the kit that
came with your vehicle. If a different agent is used, you may permanently damage
the tire pressure sensor.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with the compact
spare tire*. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
Before Changing the Tire1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
2. Put the vehicle in Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
1. Open the trunk. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take the
jack and wheel nut wrench out of the tool
case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the spacer
cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place the compact spare tire wheel side up
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
5. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using
the wheel nut wrench.
Tool case
Spare tire
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Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to
the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown in
the image) until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure that the jacking
point tab is resting in the jack notch. Do not
overextend the jack.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and
the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:
• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
• Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight
(“load”) or fit the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get under the
vehicle when it is supported only by the jack.
WARNING
Jack
handle bar
Wheel nut
wrench as
jack handle
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call your dealer or a professional
towing service.
NOTICE
Replacing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts, and lightly tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten
the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the
image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to
three times in this order. Do not over tighten the
wheel nuts.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Remove the center cap, and place the flat tire
face down in the spare tire well.
2. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt,
flip it over, and insert it back on to the bolt.
Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
3. Return the jack and wheel nut wrench to the
tool case. Store the case in the trunk, and
close the trunk.
Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
WARNING
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Malfunction indicator lamp .......................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................................. 22
Map Display Commands ............................ 134
Map Legend ............................................... 66, 70
Master Door Lock Switch .............................. 29
Maximum Load Limit ..................................... 73
Mirrors ........................................................... 39
Moonroof ......................................................... 31
Multi-Information Display ............................ 26
Multi-View Rear Camera ...............................95
Navigation ....................................................... 65
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ ................... 71
Detour ........................................................... 71
Display and Controls ................................. 66
Entering a Destination .............................. 68
Find Nearest Place ..................................... 69
Home Address ............................................ 68
Interface Dial Feedback ............................. 67
Map Legend ........................................... 66, 70
Place Category ........................................... 69
Routing ......................................................... 70
Steering Wheel Controls ........................... 65
Street Address ............................................ 68
System Guidance Volume ......................... 67
Traffic ............................................................ 71
Voice Command Tips .................................. 65
Voice Prompt ............................................... 67
Navigation Commands ............................... 134
Neutral (Car Wash Mode) ............................ 80
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ... 46
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................. 33
On/Off Indicators ........................................... 25
Opening the Hood ........................................ 115
Opening the Trunk ......................................... 28
Operator Assistance ...................................... 64
Overheating ................................................... 101
Pairing a Phone ................................................ 57
Pandora® .......................................................... 53
Pandora® Commands ................................. 138
Parking Brake ................................................... 81
Parking Sensor System .................................. 94
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ..................... 11
Phone ............................................................ 57
Phonebook .......................................................59
Phone Commands ........................................ 139
Place Category ............................................... 69
Power Door Mirrors ....................................... 39
Power Mode ..................................................... 76
Power Moonroof ............................................. 31
Power Windows ............................................. 30
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator ... 22
Protecting Child Passengers ......................... 14
Protecting Infants ........................................... 15
Protecting Larger Children ............................ 19
Protecting Smaller Children .......................... 16Radio
............................................................ 47
Rain-Sensing Wipers ..................................... 33
RDM indicator ................................................. 23
Readiness Codes ............................................ 128
Rear Camera ....................................................95
Rearview Mirror .............................................. 39
Refueling ........................................................... 97
Remote Battery Strength ............................. 98
Remote Engine Start ...................................... 75
Remote Transmitter ....................................... 27
Reporting Safety Defects .............................. 21
Reserve Tank .................................................. 118
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ............................. 39
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ...23, 92
Roadside Assistance ..................................... 133
Route Commands ........................................ 134
Routing ............................................................ 70
Safety Information ........................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................. 4
Child Safety .................................................. 14
Important Safety Information .................... 3
Important Safety Precautions .................... 3
Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 21
Safety Label Locations .............................. 20
Safety Messages ............................................ 3
Seat Belts ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 7
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................... 6
Seat belt reminder indicator ..................... 24
Seat Heaters ................................................... 43
Seat Ventilation ............................................. 43
Seats ............................................................ 35
Sequential Mode ............................................ 80
Sequential Shift Mode ................................... 78
Service Codes ................................................ 112
Settings ........................................................... 40
Setting the Clock ........................................... 40
SH-AWD indicator .......................................... 24
Shifting ............................................................ 77
Electronic Gear Selector ............................ 79
Sequential Mode ........................................ 80
Sequential Shift Mode ............................... 78
Shift Lever .................................................... 77
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 98
Shoulder Anchor ............................................... 7
Side Airbags ....................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags ......................................... 9
SiriusXM® Radio ............................................ 48
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ...................... 137
SMS Text Messaging ....................................... 61
Song By Voice™ Commands ....................... 139
Sound ........................................................... 45
Specifications ................................................ 129Speed Dial .................................................
59, 60
SPORT mode indicator .................................. 25
Supplemental Restraint System indicator ... 10, 23
START/STOP button ................................................... 76
Steering Wheel ............................................... 38
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........... 1
Steering Wheel Controls ................. 45, 55, 65
Street Address ................................................ 68
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (AWD) ... 94
System Guidance Volume ............................. 67
System message indicator ............................ 24
Text Messaging ................................................ 61
Tire Chains ...................................................... 123
Tire Information ............................................ 121
Inflation Guidelines .................................. 121
Inspection Guidelines ............................... 121
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 122
Tire and Wheel Replacement.................. 122
Tire Grading ............................................... 125
Tire Labeling ............................................... 124
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ........... 124
Tire Service Life ......................................... 123
Tire Terminology ....................................... 124
Wear Indicators
......................................... 121
Winter Tires ................................................ 123
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)............................. 23, 103, 127
Tire Repair Kit ............................................... 104
Tires ................................................. 129, 130
TPMS indicator ................................................ 23
Traffic ............................................................ 71
Troubleshooting ............................................ 131
Trunk ........................................................... 28
Trunk Release Button .................................... 30
Turn-by-turn directions ................................. 70
Turn Signal ...................................................... 33
Turn signal indicator ...................................... 25
Under the Hood ............................................ 114
Unlocking the Doors ..................................... 28
USB Adapter Cable ........................................ 44
USB Commands ........................................... 138
USB Flash Drive .............................................. 50
Vehicle Controls .............................................. 27
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) .............. 23, 84
Visual Index ....................................................... 1
Voice Command Index ................................ 134
Voice Command Tips ...............................56, 65
Voice Prompt ................................................... 67
VSA indicator ................................................... 23
VSA off indicator ............................................. 25
Warranty Coverages ..................................... 133
Wear Indicators ............................................. 121
Window s ......................................................... 30
Window Washer Fluid .................................. 119
Winter Tires .................................................... 123Wipers
........................................................... 33
Wiper Blades .................................................. 102
XM® Radio ...................................................... 48
XM® Radio Commands ................................ 137