2016 Acura TLX door lock

481
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 482
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 483
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 495
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 502
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 503
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 504
Jump Starting .................................... 505
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 509Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 510
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On .. 512If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ................................................. 512
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 513
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .. 513If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 514
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 514 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 515
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message.............. 516
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 517
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 521
Emergency Towing ........................... 522
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 523When You Cannot Open the Trunk ..... 524RefuelingRefueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 525
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uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Type A
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1A/C7.5 A
2DRL7.5 A
3ST Motor*(7.5 A)
4−−
5Meter*17.5 AAuto Dimming Mirror*2
6SRS(7.5 A)
7Option7.5 A
8MISS SOL(15 A)
9Fuel Pump20 A
10ABS/VSA*1(7.5 A)Smart*2
11Spare Fuse30 A
12Wiper7.5 A
13ACG15 A
14Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
15Driver’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
16Moonroof20 A
17AVS/Seat Heaters20 A
18−−
19Passenger’s Side Door Unlock10 A
20Driver’s Side Rear Door
Unlock10 A
21Driver’s Side Door Lock(10 A)
22Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A
23Driver’s Side Door Unlock(10 A)
24SRS10 A
25Instrument Panel Lights7.5 A
26ACC Key Lock7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:2WD models
*2:AWD models
27Parking Lights7.5 A
28Lumbar Support10 A
29Right DRL7.5 A
30Washer20 A
31SMART10 A
32Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
33Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
34Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
35Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
37ACCESSORY7.5 A
38−−
39Left DRL7.5 A
40Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)20 A
41Rear Driver’s Side Door Lock10 A
42Door Lock20 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1.Open the trunk and remove the cover.
2. Pull the release lever toward you.
u The release lever unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.1When You Cannot Unlo ck the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Release Lever
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Index
542
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 235, 245
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 407
Accessories and Modifications ................. 430
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 193
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 355
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 449
Engine Oil ................................................ 443
Washer .................................................... 452
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 443
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 186
Front Seats .............................................. 180
Head Restraints........................................ 182
Mirrors .................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Temperature ............................................ 123
Agile Handling Assist System ................... 393
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 244
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 254
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors .................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode ................................. 203 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Air Pressure ............................... 463, 529, 531
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
Airbag Care............................................... 53
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 46
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 51, 80
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 52
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 50
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 228
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Indicator.................................................... 79
Armrest ..................................................... 186
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 214
Audio System ............................................ 210
Adjusting the Sound................................ 226
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 212
Error Messages ........................................ 250
General Information ................................ 255
Internet Radio ......................................... 242
iPhone............................................. 242, 258
iPod ........................................................ 238
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 235, 245
Reactivating ............................................ 213
Recommended CDs ................................. 256
Recommended Devices............................ 258
Remote Controls ..................................... 214 Security Code ......................................... 213
Shortcuts ................................................ 217
Theft Protection ...................................... 213
USB Flash Drives...................................... 258
USB Port ................................................. 211
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 222
Authorized Manuals ................................ 539
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 151
Customize ...................................... 132, 270
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 344
OFF Button ............................................. 344
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Indicator ........................................... 72, 405
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 405
Automatic Lighting .................................. 166
Automatic Transmission .......................... 332
Creeping................................................. 332
Kickdown ............................................... 332
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 334
Shifting ................................................... 333
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 212
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 123
Average Speed ......................................... 124
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Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery)........................... 471, 472
Charging System Indicator ................ 74, 512
Jump Starting ......................................... 505
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 471
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 192
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 394
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 248
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 280
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 65
Brake System ............................................ 401
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 407
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 405
Brake Assist System................................. 408
Fluid ....................................................... 452
Foot Brake .............................................. 404
Parking Brake.......................................... 401
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 73
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ........................................... 70, 513
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 172
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 394
Bulb Replacement .................................... 453
Back-Up Lights ........................................ 458
Brake/Taillights........................................ 457
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 457
Fog Lights ............................................... 453 Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 453
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 454
Headlights ............................................... 453
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 459
Puddle Lights ........................................... 459
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 459
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 456
Side Turn Signal/Em
ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 453
Bulb Specifications ........................... 528, 530
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 336
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Carrying Cargo .................................. 319, 321
CD Player ................................................... 235
Center Pocket ........................................... 191
Certification Label .................................... 532
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 453
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 512
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 ............................... 478
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 476
Client Service Information ....................... 540
Climate Control System ............................ 199
Changing the Mode ................................ 202
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 206
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 475
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 204
Sensors ................................................... 207
Synchronized Mode................................. 203
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 199
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 409
Coat Hooks ............................................... 194
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 409
Compact Spare Tire
(Optional)................................ 495, 529, 531
Compass .................................................... 314
Console Compartment ............................. 190
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 449
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 510
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 332
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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
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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Index
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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