2015 Acura TLX Owner's Manual

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Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 9th gears without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.■When the transmission is in
(D
:
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the sequential mode
gear selection indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential mode will automatically
switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+
paddle shifter for two seconds or push
(D
button to return to normal
drive.
■When the transmission is in
(D
with Sport+ mode:
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator
and sequential mode gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to the next gear.
You can cancel this mode by pressing IDS button to select other than Sport+ mode
or push
(D
button to return to normal drive Sport+ mode. When the sequential
mode is canceled, the sequential mode indicator and sequential mode gear selection
indicator go off.
■
Sequential Mode

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Sequential Mode Operation
1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
Recommended Shift Points
Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel
economy and effective emission control.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking. Shift Up Normal Acceleration
1st to 2nd
15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th
40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h)
5th to 6th
50 mph (80 km/h)
6th to 7th 55 mph (89 km/h)
7th to 8th
60 mph (97 km/h)
8th to 9th 65 mph (105 km/h)
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)
Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)

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ShiftingChange the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.■Shift lever positionsModels with shift lever
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
(P.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
( N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you
are in the correct gear before driving.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for:●Normal driving (gears change between 1st
and 8th automatically)●Temporarily driving in the sequential shift
mode●Driving in the sequential shift mode (when
driving in Sport+ mode)
Release Button

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Shift Lever Operation
1Shift Lever OperationNOTICEWhen you change the shift lever from
(D to
( R and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position before pulling away.
Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving,
a blinking transmission indicator indicates a
transmission problem.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
When the engine speed is increased while the shift
lever is in
( N, (P or
(R, the fuel supply may be cut
off even without the engine speed entering the
tachometer’s red zone.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Depress the brake pedal
and press the shift lever
release button to shift.
Shift without pressing the
shift lever release button.
Press the shift lever
release button and
shift.Tachometer’s red zone
M
(sequential mode) Indicator
Sequential Mode
Gear Selection
Indicator
Models without
full color display

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 8th gears without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential shift
mode.■When the shift lever is in
(D
:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode momentarily, and the gear position
indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential shift mode will
automatically switch off, and the gear position indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+
paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
■When the shift lever is in
(D
with Sport+ mode:
The vehicle goes into sequential sift mode and the M (sequential shift) indicator
comes on. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down
into 1st gear.
If you are in 1st through 6th gears and do not operate the paddle shifters as engine
speed increases approaches the tachometer red zone, the transmission
automatically shifts up to the next gear.
You can cancel Sport+ mode by either:
• Pressing the IDS button.
• Or holding the
(+
paddle shifter for two seconds.
When the mode is canceled the sequential mode and sequential mode gear
indicators go off.
■
Sequential Shift Mode

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■Second gear lock mode
If you pull the
(+
paddle shifter while stopped or driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less,
the gear position will be locked in 2nd gear. This makes it easier to pull away on
slippery surfaces such as snow covered roads.
To cancel the 2nd gear lock mode, pull the
(-
paddle shifter.
■
Sequential Shift Mode Operation
1 Sequential Shift Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
Recommended Shift Points
Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel
economy and effective emission control.
If the gear position indicator blinks when you try to
shift up or down, this means your vehicle speed is not
in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking. Shift Up Normal Acceleration
1st to 2nd
15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th
40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h)
5th to 6th
50 mph (80 km/h)
6th to 7th 55 mph (89 km/h)
7th to 8th
60 mph (97 km/h)
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)
Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)

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*
Driving
Auto Idle Stop
*
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator comes on.
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator goes
off.
A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the multi-information display.
2Indicators P. 92
2 Customized Features P. 130, 268If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is comes on, a buzzer sounds to
notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function is
in operation.
To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.
u The Auto Idle Stop system will stop and
the Indicator (Amber) will come on.
1Auto Idle Stop
*
The 12-volt ba ttery installed in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the battery life, and prevent Auto Idle
Stop from activating. If you need to replace the
battery, make sure to select the specified type. Ask a
dealer for more details.
The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:•Increases in the ECON mode, compared to when
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
Auto Idle Stop may activate less frequently in such
conditions as a traffic jam.
■
Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
1 Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF
Press the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to restart the
engine from the idling stop.
* Not available on all models

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*
Driving
The vehicle stops with the gear position in
(D
and the brake pedal depressed.
■Auto idle stop does not activate when:
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h after
the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• A gear position other than
(D
or in Sport+.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C). or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system temperature is set to the Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
■
Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
When ACC with LSF is in operation, the vehicle stops
without depressing the brake pedal and Auto Idle
Stop may activate.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not restart automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 322
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button changes
the power mode to ACCESSORY even while Auto Idle
Stop is in operation. Once in ACCESSORY, the engine
no longer restarts automatically. Follow the standard
procedure to start the engine. 2 Starting the Engine P. 322Models with ACC with LSF