2016 Acura TLX trailer

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 117
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 160
Adjusting the Seats P. 180
2 Features P. 209
Audio System P. 210 Audio System Basic Operation P. 215
Customized Features P. 259 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 277
2 Driving P. 317
Before Driving P. 318 Towing a Trailer P. 323
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 425 Refueling P. 426
2 Maintenance P. 431
Before Performing Maintenance P. 432 Maintenance MinderTM P. 435
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 460
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 475
2Handling the Unexpected P. 481
Tools P. 482 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 483
Overheating P. 510 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 512
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 524
2 Information P. 527
Specifications P. 528 Identification Numbers P. 532
Emissions Testing P. 535 Warranty Coverages P. 537
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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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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label atta ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 528, 530
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 528, 530
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 522
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Index
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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