2015 Acura TLX Owner's Manual

16Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P209)
Audio System
(P215)
For navigation system operation
() See the Navigation System Manual
*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.
Audio/Information Screen
Interface Dial/ENTER Button
(Power) Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) ButtonSETTINGS Button
VOL
(Volume) Knob
BACK Button
MENU Button
AUDIO
Button
INFO
Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
PHONE
Button
(Tune Down) Icon
*1
(Skip/Seek) Icon
*1
Audio Source
*1
(Skip/Seek) Icon
*1
Presets
*1
(Tune Up) Icon
*1
More
*1
(Day/Night) Button
Shortcuts
*1

17Quick Reference Guide
Audio Remote Controls (P214)
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®/CD/USB/iPod/ Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora ®
*/Aha
TM *
/AUX.
● Left Selector Wheel
Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio: Move to a side to change the
preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select
the next or previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Move to a side to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change
a folder.
Left Selector Wheel
SOURCE Button
* Not available on all models

18Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P315)
Automatic Transmission
* (P331)
● Always depress the brake pedal before selecting
(P or changing the gear position from
(P.
● Select
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Park
Press the
(P button.
Used when parking or before turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Pull back the ( R button.
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Press the
( N button.
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Press the ( D button.
Used for normal driving. The sequential shift mode can be used.
Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator and the
shift button indicator indicate the
current gear selection.
Gear Position Indicator Shift Button
Indicator
●
Gear selection
Models without
full color display
Models with full
color display

19Quick Reference Guide
Paddle Shifters
(P337)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the vehicle
is cruising.
● Sequential mode gear selection:
Holds the selected gear, and the
M (sequential mode) indicator
comes on, when the Sport+
mode is on.
● The sequential mode gear
selection is shown in the
instrument panel.
Gear
Position
Indicator
Shift Down (-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
Selected
Gear
Number M Indicator
Models with full color displayModels without full color displayM Indicator
Selected
Gear
Number Gear
Position
Indicator
*
Not available on all models

20Quick Reference Guide
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Dual Clutch Transmission
* (P338)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. The sequential
shift mode can be used.
Paddle Shifters
(P341)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the
system detects that the
vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on, when the
Sport+ mode is on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.
M
Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Shift Lever
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
Models with full color displayModels without full color display
Selected
Gear
Number
M Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Selected
Gear
Number
IDS
Button

21Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P387)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
* (P348)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the RES/+/SET/– switch
down once you have achieved the desired
speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM

(CMBS
TM
) OFF Button
*
(P407)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P392, 508)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling
(P420)
a
Press the fuel fill
door release button.
b
After refueling, wait
for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded pr emium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 liters)
Wait for five seconds
* Not available on all models

22Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P425)
Under the Hood
(P434)
● Check engine oil and engine coolant. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P447)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P454)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P456)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.

Quick Reference Guide23
Handling the Unexpected
(P475)
Flat Tire
(P477)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P505)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kitVehicles with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start
(P495)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P510)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P503)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P515)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.