2015 Acura TLX warning

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 70
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages ...................... 95Gauges and Multi-Information Display .. 117Gauges ............................................ 117
Multi-Information Display ................ 118

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*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models without full color display
*2:Models with full color display
*3:Models without full color displayIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Transmission
Indicator
●The indicated current gear
selection blinks if there is a
problem with the
transmission system.
●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may
light for several seconds, and
go off.
●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe place.●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear
positions blink if there is a
problem with the
transmission system, and the
vehicle no longer moves.
●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 515
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear
selection or all the gear
positions blink if you cannot
select
(P
due to the
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a temporary
measure.
2
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
P. 509
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Models with electronic gear selector
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*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models without full color displayIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*1
Low Tire
Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if the tire pressure
of any of the tires becomes
significantly low.●Blinks for about one minute,
and then stays on if there is a
problem with the TPMS, or
when a compact spare tire
* is
temporarily installed.
●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the
tire(s) if necessary.●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is fitted
with a compact spare
*, get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put back on your
vehicle as soon as you can.
System
Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power
mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep
when a problem is detected.
A system message on the
multi-information display
appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, roll the right
selector wheel to see the message again.●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.●The multi-information display does not
return to the normal screen unless the
warning is canceled, or the right selector
wheel is rolled.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●Blinks when you operate the turn
signal lever.●Blink if you press the hazard warning
button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 447, 448, 450
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High Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
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Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
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Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the FCW system.
●Stays on constantly without FCW off -
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the FCW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
system is too high. The system activates
when the temperature inside the system
cools down.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 367
2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 351
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 367
2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 351
Models with FCW* Not available on all models

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Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the LDW system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the LDW system
shuts itself off.
●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
The system activates when the temperature
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 351
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 351
Models with LDW* Not available on all models

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Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Roll the right selector wheel to see the message again wit h the
system message indicator on.
*1:On the left: Models with full color display On the right: Models without full color display
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 446
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now /SERVICE
DUE NOW and Maintenance Past Due /SERVICE
PAST DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 431
●Appears when the transmission system temperature
is too high. The vehicle does not operate properly.
●You may find it difficult to accelerate, or to start the
vehicle on uphill.●Stop in a safe place in
(P
.
●Let the engine idle until the message disappears.
Canadian
models
Canadian
models

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*1:On the left: Models with full color display
On the right: Models without full color display
Message
*1
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.
●Hold the ENGINE START/STOP button up to 15
seconds to start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
2 Starting the Engine P. 322
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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