2015 Acura TLX parking brake

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■Vehicle Specifications*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD modelsModel
Acura TLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
U.S.: 4,586 lbs (2,080 kg)
*1
U.S.: 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg)
*2
Canada: 2,095 kg
*1
Canada: 2,170 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.: 2,535 lbs (1,150 kg)
*1
U.S.: 2,579 lbs (1,170 kg)
*2
Canada: 1,165 kg
*1
Canada: 1,180 kg
*2
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.: 2,072 lbs (940 kg)
*1
U.S.: 2,194 lbs (995 kg)
*2
Canada: 945 kg
*1
Canada: 1,005 kg
*2
Air Conditioning:
Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.7 – 18.5 oz (475 – 525 g)
Lubricant Type ND-OIL 86-cylinder models
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer FluidDisplacement
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK DILZKR7B11G
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 ℓ)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.7 US qt (5.4 ℓ)
■ Light BulbsHeadlights (High/Low Beam)
LED
Fog Lights
*
LED
Front Turn Signal Lights
24 W
(PWY 24W Amber/Silver)
Front Side Marker/Parking Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LED
Brake/Taillights
LED
Back-Up Lights 21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights
21 W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate Lights
LED
Puddle Lights
*
LED
Interior Lights
Front and Rear Map Lights
LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights
LED
Vanity Mirror Lights
1.4 W
Center Pocket Light
LED
Door Courtesy Lights
3.4 W
Console Compartment Light
1.4 W
Glove Box Light
1.4 W
Door Inner Handle Lights
LED
Trunk Lights
5 W
* Not available on all models

535Index
BBatteryCharging (Battery)........................... 465, 466
Charging System Indicator ................ 74, 505
Jump Starting ......................................... 498
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 465
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 192
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 389
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 248
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .................... 279
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 396
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 402
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 400
Brake Assist System................................. 403
Fluid ....................................................... 446
Foot Brake .............................................. 399
Parking Brake.......................................... 396
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 73
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 70, 506
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 172
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 389
Bulb Replacement .................................... 447
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 452
Brake/Taillights........................................ 451
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker Lights .................................................... 451
Fog Lights ............................................... 447 Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 447
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 448
Headlights ............................................... 447
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 453
Puddle Lights ........................................... 453
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 453
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 450
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 447
Bulb Specifications ........................... 520, 522
CCar Wash Mode........................................ 334
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Carrying Cargo .................................. 317, 319
CD Player ................................................... 235
Center Pocket ........................................... 191
Certification Label .................................... 524
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 447
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 505
Child Safety ................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................. 65
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children .......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56 Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 150
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 472
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 470
Client Service Information ....................... 532
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
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 404
Coat Hooks ............................................... 194
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) ................................................. 404
Compact Spare Tire
(Optional) ................................ 489, 521, 523
Compass .................................................... 313
Console Compartment ............................. 190
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 443
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 444
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 443
Overheating ............................................ 503
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 330

536Index
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