2015 Acura TLX Radio

525Information
Devices that Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described below:As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.This device complies with industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.AcuraLink
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Audio SystemBlind Spot Information System
*
Bluetooth ® AudioBluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM *
HomeLink® Universal TransceiverImmobilizer SystemKeyless Access SystemTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
*
* Not available on all models

Index
534Index
Index
AAAC.................................................... 235, 245
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 402
Accessories and Modifications ................. 423
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 352
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 443
Engine Oil ................................................ 437
Washer .................................................... 446
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 437
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 186
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Head Restraints........................................ 182
Mirrors .................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Temperature ............................................ 123
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 388
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 244
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 254
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 469
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors .................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode ................................. 203 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Air Pressure ............................... 457, 521, 523
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
Airbag Care............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 51, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 50
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 402
Indicator.................................................... 79
Armrest ..................................................... 186
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 214
Audio System ............................................ 210
Adjusting the Sound................................ 226
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 212
Error Messages ........................................ 250
General Information ................................ 255
Internet Radio ......................................... 242
iPhone............................................. 242, 258
iPod ........................................................ 238
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 235, 245
Reactivating ............................................ 213
Recommended CDs ................................. 256
Recommended Devices............................ 258
Remote Controls ..................................... 214 Security Code ......................................... 213
Shortcuts ................................................ 217
Theft Protection ...................................... 213
USB Flash Drives...................................... 258
USB Port ................................................. 211
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 222
Authorized Manuals ................................ 531
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 151
Customize ...................................... 132, 270
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 342
OFF Button ............................................. 342
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 400
Indicator ........................................... 72, 400
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 400
Automatic Lighting .................................. 166
Automatic Transmission .......................... 330
Creeping................................................. 330
Kickdown ............................................... 330
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 332
Shifting ................................................... 331
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 212
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 123
Average Speed ......................................... 124

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Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission)....... 330
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 416
Cruise Control ........................................... 348
Indicator .................................................... 84
Cup Holders ............................................... 192
Customized Features ........................ 126, 259DDaytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 498
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 525
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 438
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 164
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Indicator ............................ 31, 81
Door Open Message ................................ 102
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 13, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 146 DOT Tire Quality Grading
........................ 459
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ...................................................... 315
Automatic Transmission .......................... 330
Braking ................................................... 396
Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 330
Shifting Gear ................................... 331, 338
Starting the Engine.................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 445
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 339
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 502
Shifting ................................................... 338
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 469
EECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 71, 507
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 507
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 386
Emergency ................................................ 515 Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)
...... 527
Engine ....................................................... 524
Coolant .................................................. 443
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
Oil .......................................................... 437
Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Starting................................................... 322
Engine Coolant ........................................ 443
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 444
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 443
Overheating ............................................ 503
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 437
Adding ................................................... 440
Checking ................................................ 438
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 430
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 505
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 437
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 179
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 472
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
FFCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 365
Features .................................................... 209

538Index
IIdentification Numbers............................ 524
Vehicle Identifi cation Number (VIN),
Engine Number and Transmission
Number ............................................... 524
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 346
IDS Button ................................................. 346
Illumination Control ................................. 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 155
Indicator .................................................... 83
Indicators ..................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 352
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 79
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 72, 400
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 72, 400
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 390
Brake System (Amber)................................ 73
Brake System (Red) ............................ 70, 506
Charging System ............................... 74, 505
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ........................................... 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 84, 349
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 84, 348
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 31, 81
ECON (Econ mode) .................................... 88
Electric Parking Brake................................. 71
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 71, 507
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 80, 507 Fog Lights ................................................. 83
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .............. 85
Gear Position............................................. 75
High Beam ................................................ 83
Immobilizer System ................................... 83
Keyless Access System ............................... 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 381
Lights On .................................................. 83
Low Fuel ................................................... 79
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 505
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 82, 392, 394
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 74, 506
Precision All Wheel Steer System ............... 88
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 87
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 84
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 88
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 80
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission ....................................... 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 83
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 81, 386
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 81, 387
Information .............................................. 519
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 172 Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
.......... 346
IDS Button .............................................. 346
Interface Dial ............................................ 215
Interior Lights ........................................... 187
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 242
iPhone ............................................... 242, 258
iPod ................................................... 238, 258
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 492
Jump Starting ........................................... 498KKey Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 143
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 146
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 146
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................ 142
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ................................. 139, 147, 325
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 330
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 330

540Index
Outside Temperature............................... 123
Adjusting ................................................. 123
Overheating .............................................. 503PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 337
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ...................................................... 341
Pandora® ................................................... 243
Panic Mode ............................................... 157
Parking ...................................................... 411
Parking Brake ............................................ 396
Parking Sensor System .............................. 412
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 165
Power Windows ........................................ 158
Precautions While Driving ........................ 329
Rain ......................................................... 329
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 477RRadiator..................................................... 444
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 228
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 232
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 230
Range ........................................................ 124
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 230
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 527Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 173
Rear Seats ................................................. 185
Seat Heaters ............................................ 198
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Refueling .................................................. 420
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 117
Gasoline .................................. 420, 520, 522
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Regulations ............................... 394, 459, 525
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 325
Remote Transmitter ................................. 142
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 467
Replacement Battery ............................................ 467, 468
Bulbs ....................................................... 447
Fuses ............................... 510, 511, 512, 513
Tires ........................................................ 462
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 454
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 526
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 123
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 178
Right Selector Wheel ............... 119, 120, 126
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 375
On and Off.............................................. 377
SSafe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31 Safety Labels
.............................................. 67
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
e-pretensioners ......................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ................................................. 61
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder ............................................ 33, 78
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 78
Seat Heaters ..................................... 197, 198
Seats .......................................................... 180
Adjusting ................................................ 180
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 180
Front Seats.............................................. 180
Rear Seats ............................................... 185
Seat Heaters ................................... 197, 198
Seat Ventilation ...................................... 197
Security System ........................................ 155
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 83
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 84
Select Button ............................................ 331
Operation ............................................... 332
Select Lever ........................................ 20, 338
Operation ......................................... 20, 339
Releasing ................................................ 502
Won’t Move ........................................... 502
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58

541Index
Sequential Mode...................................... 336
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 337
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 341
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 391
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 125
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 331
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 338
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 339
Shifting (Transmission) ........ 18, 20, 331, 338
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 232
Snow Tires ................................................ 464
Spare Tire (Optional) ............... 489, 521, 523
Spark Plugs ....................................... 520, 522
Specifications ........................................... 520
Specified Fuel ........................... 420, 520, 522
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 88
Sport Mode .............................................. 346
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 346
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 322
Does Not Start ........................................ 495
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting ......................................... 498 Remote Engine Start ................................ 325
Steering Wheel ......................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................. 176
Stopping .................................................... 411
Summer Tires ............................................ 464
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 391
Indicator .................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 161
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
TTemperature Gauge................................. 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 207
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 478
Text Message .................................... 307, 309
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 392, 508
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 392
Indicator ............................................ 82, 508
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 392, 508
Tires ........................................................... 456
Air Pressure ............................. 457, 521, 523
Chains ..................................................... 464
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 456
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 477
Inspection ................................................ 456 Labeling .................................................. 457
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 477, 489
Regulations ............................................. 459
Rotation .................................................. 463
Spare (Optional) ...................... 489, 521, 523
Summer .................................................. 464
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 478
Wear Indicators ....................................... 461
Winter..................................................... 464
Tools .......................................................... 476
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 321
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 321
Emergency .............................................. 515
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 392
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 331, 338
Automatic ................................. 18, 330, 331
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 330, 338
Fluid ........................................................ 445
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Number................................................... 524
Sequential Mode ..................................... 336
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 339
TRIP Button ....................................... 121, 122
Trip Meter ................................................. 123