2016 Acura TLX Owner's Manual

uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
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Features
■Read or stop re ading a message
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
2 Displaying Messages P. 310
2.Press to stop reading.
Press again to start reading the message
from the beginning.
■Reply to a message
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
2 Displaying Messages P. 310
2.Move and rotate to select Reply,
then press .
3. Rotate to select the reply message, then
press .
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.
u Message sent appears on the screen
when the reply message was successfully
sent.
1 Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
•Can’t talk, I’m driving.
•I’m on my way.
•Call you later.•OK
•Yes
•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
2 Displaying text messages P. 310
2.Move and rotate to select Call, then
press .
John 0123456789####
Reply Call
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Features
Compass*
When you set the power mode to ON, the compass self-calibrates, and the compass
display appears.
Compass Calibration
If the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
1.Set the power mode to ON.
2. On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for five seconds.
u The display switches to the Compass
settings screen.
3. Rotate to select Calibration , then press
.
4. When the display changes to Calibration
Start, press .
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
u The compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
1 Compass*
Compass operation can be affected under the
following conditions:
•Driving near power lines or stations•Crossing a bridge
•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance
•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
1 Compass Calibration
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass, press the BACK button to
cancel the setting mode a nd return to the previous
screen.
* Not available on all models
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uuCompass*uCompass Zone Selection
Features
Compass Zone Selection
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. On the top screen of any audio source,
press and hold for five seconds.
u The display swit ches to the Compass
settings screen.
3. Rotate to select Zone Adjust, then
press .
u The display shows the current zone
number the system is set to.
4. To change the zone, rotate to select the
zone number of your area (See Zone Map),
then press .
2
3
4 5678910
111213
14
15Zone Map
Guam Island: Zone 8
Puerto Rico: Zone 11
1 Compass Zone Selection
The zone selection is done to compensate the
variation between magneti c north and true north.
If the calibration starts while the audio system is in
use, the display returns to normal after the calibration
is completed.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving................................... 318
Towing a Trailer ................................ 323
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 324
Precautions While Driving................. 331
Automatic Transmission
*................. 332
Dual Clutch Transmission*............... 332
Shifting ............................................ 333
Shifting ............................................ 340
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 344
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)..... 348
Cruise Control
*................................ 350
Models with electronic gear selector
Models with shift lever
Front Sensor Camera*..................... 353
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF)
*....................... 355
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection
*.................... 368
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*..... 374Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System*... 378Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*.. 383Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 391
Agile Handling Assist System............ 393
Precision All-Wheel SteerTM (P-AWS ®)
System*......................................... 393Blind Spot Information (BSI) System*.... 394
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 396Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 397Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 399
Braking .............................................. 401
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 417
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 425
Refueling ........................................... 426
Fuel Economy .................................... 429
Accessories and Modifications ........ 430
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 462
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal.
Also check under the hood fo r leftover flammable
materials after you or so meone else has performed
maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 321
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 148
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 180
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 182
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 176
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk ha ve the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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