2016 Acura TLX Owner's Manual

544
Index
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission)....... 332
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 422
Cruise Control ........................................... 350
Indicator .................................................... 84
Cup Holders ............................................... 192
Customized Features ........................ 126, 259
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 505
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 533
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 444
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
........................ 465
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ...................................................... 317
Automatic Transmission .......................... 332
Braking ................................................... 401
Cruise Control ......................................... 350
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 332
Shifting Gear ................................... 333, 340
Starting the Engine.................................. 324
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 332
Creeping ................................................. 332
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Kickdown ................................................ 332
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 341
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 509
Shifting ................................................... 340
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator............................................ 71, 514
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 514
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 391
Emergency ................................................ 522 Emissions Testing
(Readiness Codes) ...... 535
Engine ....................................................... 532
Coolant .................................................. 449
Jump Starting ......................................... 505
Oil .......................................................... 443
Remote Engine Start ............................... 327
Starting................................................... 324
Engine Coolant ........................................ 449
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 510
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 443
Adding ................................................... 446
Checking ................................................ 444
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 512
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 443
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) .......................... 478
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 368
Features .................................................... 209
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Index
FiltersDust and Pollen....................................... 475
Oil .......................................................... 447
Flat Tire ..................................................... 483
Floor Mats ................................................ 477
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 451
Brake ...................................................... 452
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 451
Engine Coolant ....................................... 449
Windshield Washer ................................. 452
Fog Lights ................................................. 168
Foot Brake ................................................ 404
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with
Pedestrian Detection ............................. 368
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 197
Front Seats ................................................ 180
Adjusting ................................................ 180
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 353
Fuel ..................................................... 21, 426
Economy................................................. 429
Gauge .................................................... 117
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 124
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 79
Range ..................................................... 124
Recommendation.................... 426, 528, 530
Refueling ................................................ 426
Fuel Economy ........................................... 429
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 427 Fuses
.......................................................... 517
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 521
Locations ......................... 517, 518, 519, 520
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 429
Gauge ..................................................... 117
Information ............................................. 426
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Refueling ................................................. 426
Gauges ...................................................... 117
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 334
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 340
Gear Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 333
Glass (care) ........................................ 476, 479
Glove Box .................................................. 189
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 481
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 280
Auto Answer ........................................... 295
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 297
Automatic Transferring ............................ 295
Displaying Messages ................................ 310 HFL Buttons............................................. 280
HFL Menus .............................................. 282
HFL Status Display ................................... 281
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 281
Making a Call .......................................... 301
Options During a Call .............................. 307
Phone Setup............................................ 287
Receiving a Call ....................................... 306
Receiving a Text/E-m
ail Message.............. 308
Ring Tone................................................ 296
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 309
Speed Dial ............................................... 298
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 294
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message
Option................................................... 292
Use Contact Photo .................................. 296
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 182
Headlight Washers ................................... 171
Headlights ................................................. 165
Aiming .................................................... 453
Automatic Operation............................... 166
Dimming ......................................... 165, 168
Operating................................................ 165
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 196
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 173
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 197, 198
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 280
High Beam Indicator .................................. 83
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 330
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 277
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Index
I
Identification Numbers............................ 532
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number ............................................... 532
IDS (Integrated Dynamics System) ........... 348
IDS Button ................................................. 348
Illumination Control ................................. 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 155
Indicator .................................................... 83
Indicators ..................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 355
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 79
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 72, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 72, 405
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 395
Brake System (Amber)................................ 73
Brake System (Red) ............................ 70, 513
Charging System ............................... 74, 512
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 84, 351
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 84, 350
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 31, 81
ECON (Econ mode) .................................... 88
Electric Parking Brake................................. 71
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 71, 514
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 80, 514 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, 385
Lights On .................................................. 83
Low Fuel ................................................... 79
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 512
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 82, 397, 399
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 74, 513
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS
®)
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, 391
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 81, 392
Information .............................................. 527
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124 Instrument Panel
........................................ 69
Brightness Control .................................. 172
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) .......... 348
IDS Button .............................................. 348
Interface Dial ............................................ 215
Interior Lights ........................................... 187
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 242
iPhone ............................................... 242, 258
iPod ................................................... 238, 258
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 498
Jump Starting ........................................... 505
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 146
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 146
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................ 145
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ................................. 139, 147, 327
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 332
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 332
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L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 374
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 383
Language (HFL) ........................................ 281
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) ............. 374
Lights ................................................ 165, 453
Automatic............................................... 166
Bulb Replacement ................................... 453
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 168
Fog Lights ............................................... 168
High Beam Indicator ................................. 83
Interior.................................................... 187
Light Switches......................................... 165
Lights On Indicator.................................... 83
Turn Signals ............................................ 164
Load Limits ............................................... 321
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 150
From Inside ............................................. 148
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 146
Low Battery Charge ................................. 512
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 141
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 512
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59 Lubricant Specifications Chart
......... 529, 531
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 321
Lumbar Support ........................................ 180
M
Maintenance............................................. 431
Battery .................................................... 471
Brake Fluid .............................................. 452
Cleaning .................................................. 476
Climate Control System ........................... 475
Coolant ................................................... 449
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 435
Oil ........................................................... 444
Precautions .............................................. 432
Radiator .................................................. 450
Remote Transmitter ......................... 473, 474
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 453
Safety ...................................................... 433
Service Items ........................................... 438
Tires ........................................................ 462
Transmission Fluid ................................... 451
Under the Hood .............................. 440, 441
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 513
Map Lights ................................................ 188
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 321
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Door........................................................ 178
Exterior .................................................... 178 Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 430
Moonroof ................................................. 160
MP3 ................................................... 235, 245
Multi-Information Display ....................... 118
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 425
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 532
O
Odometer................................................. 123
Oil (Engine) ............................... 443, 529, 531
Adding .................................................... 446
Checking................................................. 444
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 512
Recommended Engine Oil ....... 443, 529, 531
Viscosity .................................. 443, 529, 531
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 216
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 524
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 442
Moonroof ............................................... 160
Power Windows ...................................... 158
Trunk ...................................................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 161
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Outside Temperature............................... 123
Adjusting ................................................. 123
Overheating .............................................. 510
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 339
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ...................................................... 343
Pandora® ................................................... 243
Panic Mode ............................................... 157
Parking ...................................................... 417
Parking Brake ............................................ 401
Parking Sensor System .............................. 418
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 165
Power Windows ........................................ 158
Precautions While Driving ........................ 331
Rain ......................................................... 331
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 483
R
Radiator..................................................... 450
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 228
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 232
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 230
Range ........................................................ 124
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 230
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 535Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 173
Rear Seats ................................................. 185
Seat Heaters ............................................ 198
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Refueling .................................................. 426
Fuel Gauge.............................................. 117
Gasoline .................................. 426, 528, 530
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Regulations ............................... 399, 465, 533
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 327
Remote Transmitter ................................. 145
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 473
Replacement Battery ............................................ 473, 474
Bulbs ....................................................... 453
Fuses ............................... 517, 518, 519, 520
Tires ........................................................ 468
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 460
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 534
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 123
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 178
Right Selector Wheel ............... 119, 120, 126
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 378
On and Off.............................................. 380
S
Safe 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 ............................................ 333
Operation ............................................... 334
Select Lever ........................................ 20, 340
Operation ......................................... 20, 341
Releasing ................................................ 509
Won’t Move ........................................... 509
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
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Sequential Mode...................................... 338
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 339
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 342
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 343
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 396
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 125
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 333
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 341
Shifting (Transmission) ........ 18, 20, 333, 340
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 232
Snow Tires ................................................ 470
Spare Tire (Optional) ............... 495, 529, 531
Spark Plugs ....................................... 528, 530
Specifications ........................................... 528
Specified Fuel ........................... 426, 528, 530
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 88
Sport Mode .............................................. 348
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 348
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 347
Starting the Engine .................................. 324
Does Not Start ........................................ 502
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting ......................................... 505 Remote Engine Start ................................ 327
Steering Wheel ......................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................. 176
Stopping .................................................... 417
Summer Tires ............................................ 470
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 396
Indicator .................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 161
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 207
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 484
Text Message .................................... 308, 310
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 397, 515
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 397
Indicator ............................................ 82, 515
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 397, 515
Tires ........................................................... 462
Air Pressure ............................. 463, 529, 531
Chains ..................................................... 470
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 462
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 483
Inspection ................................................ 462 Labeling .................................................. 463
Puncture (Flat Tire) .......................... 483, 495
Regulations ............................................. 465
Rotation .................................................. 469
Spare (Optional) ...................... 495, 529, 531
Summer .................................................. 470
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 484
Wear Indicators ....................................... 467
Winter..................................................... 470
Tools .......................................................... 482
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 323
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 323
Emergency .............................................. 522
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 397
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 333, 340
Automatic ................................. 18, 332, 333
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 332, 340
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 334
Number................................................... 532
Sequential Mode ..................................... 338
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 342
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 341
TRIP Button ....................................... 121, 122
Trip Meter ................................................. 123
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Troubleshooting....................................... 481
Blown Fuse ...................... 517, 518, 519, 520
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 522
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 502
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 483
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating............................................. 510
Premium Gasoline.................... 426, 528, 530
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 483, 495
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 24, 150
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 509
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk ......................................................... 152
Lid ........................................................... 152
Light Bulbs....................................... 528, 530
Main Switch ............................................ 154
Open Indicator........................................... 81
Open Message......................................... 102
Unable to Open ....................................... 524
Turn Signals ............................................... 164
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 83
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
Two-way Keyless Access
Remote .................................... 139, 147, 327
U
Under-Floor Storage Area ........................ 195
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 142 Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 148
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 258
USB Port .................................................... 211
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 142
V
Valet Mode............................................... 154
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 532
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 391
Off Button............................................... 392
Off Indicator...................................... 81, 392
System Indicator ................................ 81, 391
Viscosity (Oil) ............................ 443, 529, 531
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 391
W
Wallpaper................................................. 224
Warning and Information Messages ......... 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 512
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 537
Watts ................................................. 528, 530
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 467
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 498
Window Washers ..................................... 169
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 452 Switch .................................................... 169
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 158
Windshield Cleaning ......................................... 476, 479
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 206
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 173
Washer Fluid ........................................... 452
Wiper Blades........................................... 460
Wipers and Washers ............................... 169
Winter Tires .............................................. 470
Snow Tires .............................................. 470
Tire Chains.............................................. 470
Wipers and Washers ................................ 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 460
WMA ................................................. 235, 245
Worn Tires ................................................ 462
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