2015 Acura TLX rear weather

322Driving
When DrivingStarting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Make sure the transmission is in
(P
.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 When Driving
When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel
as if the brake pedal is sinking down. This is normal.1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Consult a dealer for details.
If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Models with electronic gear selector
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal

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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
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Driving
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
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Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-distance behind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle slows to a stop,
decelerates and stops your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the
brake or the accelerator.
1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
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WARNING
Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead to a
crash.
Use ACC with LSF only when driving on
expressways or freeways and in good
weather conditions.
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WARNING
ACC with LSF has limited braking capability
and may not stop your vehicle in time to
avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly
stops in front of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal if the conditions require.
3
WARNING
Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped
while the ACC with LSF system is operating
can result in th e vehicle moving without
operator control.
A vehicle that moves without operator
control can cause a crash, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is
stopped by ACC with LSF.
When to use■Vehicle speed for ACC with LSF: A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with
LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at
the speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.■Gear position for ACC with LSF: In
( D. The radar sensor is in
the front grille.
The camera is
located behind the
rearview mirror.
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
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Driving
■Automatic cancellation
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi-information display when
ACC with LSF is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC
with LSF to automatically cancel:
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS, VSA ® or CMBS
TM is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA ® system indicator comes on.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
• When you manually apply the parking brake.
• When the detected vehicle within the ACC with LSF range is too close to your
vehicle.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.
The ACC with LSF automatic cancellation can be also triggered by the following
causes. In these cases, the parking brake will be automatically applied.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle is stationary.
• The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes.
• The engine is turned off.
1Automatic cancellation
Even though ACC with LSF has been automatically
canceled, you can still resume the prior set speed.
Wait until the condition that caused ACC with LSF to
cancel improves, then press the RES/+/SET/– switch
up.

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uuWhen Driving uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
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Driving
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
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Alerts and helps to assist you when the system determines a possibility of your
vehicle unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings.
The front camera behind the rearview mirror
monitors left and right lane markings (in white
or yellow). If your vehicle is getting too close
to detected lane markings without a turn
signal activated, the system, in addition to a
visual alert, steers the vehicle with rapid
vibrations on the steering wheel, to help you
remain within your driving lane.
As a visual alert, the Lane Departure
message appears on the multi-information
display.
If the system determines that its steering input
is insufficient to keep your vehicle on the
roadway, it may apply braking. u Braking is applied only when the lane
markings are solid continuous lines.
The system cancels assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid
crossing over detected lane markings.
If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system
beeps to alert you.■
How the System Works
1 Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
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Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the RDM system has
limitations.
Over-reliance on the RDM system may result in a
collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the
vehicle within your driving lane.
The RDM system only alerts you when lane drift is
detected without a turn signal in use. The RDM
system may not detect all lane markings or lane or
roadway departures; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed and lane marker condition. It is
always your responsibility to safely operate the
vehicle and avoid collisions.
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera
* P. 351
The RDM system may not work properly or may work
improperly under the certain conditions: 2 RDM Conditions and Limitations P. 378
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uBlind Spot Information (BSI) System
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390Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle
1Blind Spot Information (BSI) System
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You can change the setting for BSI.
2 Customized Features P. 126, 259
BSI may be adversely affected when:•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are
detected.•An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.•Driving on a curved road.•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.•The system picks up external electrical interference.•The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed.•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
For a proper BSI use:•Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.•Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be
repaired, or the rear bumper corner area is strongly
impacted.
Comes on when:●A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.●You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
BSI Alert Indicator: Located near the outside
rearview mirror on both sides.
Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times. Comes On
Blinks
* Not available on all models

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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System
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Parking Sensor System
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The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle. The beeper
and audio/information screen lets you know the approximate distance between your
vehicle and the obstacle.■The sensor location and range
1Parking Sensor System
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Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or
dirt.•The vehicle is on uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by some electronic devices
that generate ul trasonic wave.•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor
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Driving
The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor system is turned
on.
2 Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off P. 418
2 Customized Features P. 259
•The transmission is in
(R
.
• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.
When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.
The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.
The system does not detect or provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from
your vehicle, and it may not detect or alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary
objects.
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How the System Works
1 Cross Traffic Monitor
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Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect an approaching
vehicle, or may delay alerting you under the following
conditions:•A vehicle, which is parked adjacent to your vehicle,
is blocking the radar sensor’s scope.•Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.•A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 and 16 mph (10 and 25 km/h).•The system picks up external interference such as
other radar sensors from another vehicle or strong
radio wave transmitted from a facility nearby.•Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.•When there is bad weather.•Your vehicle is on an incline.•Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed. Have a vehicl e checked by a dealer.
For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels
or stickers of any kind.
Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper
corners* Not available on all models

419Driving
Multi-View Rear CameraAbout Your Multi-View Rear CameraThe audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the gear position is changed to
(R
.
You can view three different camera angles on the rearview display. Press the
interface dial to switch the angle.
If Top View is last used before you turn the power mode to OFF, Wide mode is
selected next time you turn the power mode to ON and change to
(R
.
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Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features P. 259
Fixed Guideline
On : Guidelines appear when you change the gear
position to
( R.
Off : Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On : Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off : Guidelines do not move.
Top Down View Mode Normal View Mode Wide View Mode
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera
Approx. 118 inches (3 m)Approx. 79 inches (2 m)Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)