2017 Acura TLX brake

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Brake Assist SystemDuring hard or emergency braking, the system
increases braking force. The brake pedal may move
slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to
hold the brake pedal firmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal
may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake
pedal, and continue to hold it firmly down.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
NOTICE
Brake pedal
Electric Parking BrakeKeep your vehicle from moving while parked using a simple switch.
To apply: Pull up the switch. The PARK indicator
appears in the instrument panel.
To release: Press the brake pedal and make sure
your seat belt is fastened. Press the switch down to
release.
You can also lightly press the accelerator pedal if
your seat belt is fastened and the vehicle is on and in
Drive (D) or Reverse (R).
Pull
up to
apply
Press
down to
release.
Car wash mode
Follow the procedure below to use a conveyor-style car wash where you or
an attendant do not remain in the vehicle. Make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position (see page 33). You should inform the car wash attendant of this
procedure.
1.
When
the engine is running, apply the brake pedal and select Neutral (N).
2.

Within 5 seconds, pr
ess the ENGINE START/STOP button. The vehicle goes
into Accessory mode.
This mode lasts for 15 minutes before the gear changes to Park and the vehicle
turns off.
Sequential Mode* 6-cylinder models
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the
steering wheel.
When the gear is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential mode momentarily,
and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a constant speed,
sequential mode automatically switches off, and the gear indicator goes off.
When the gear is in D (with SPORT+ mode): The vehicle goes into sequential
mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator and gear indicator come on.
To cancel this mode, press the IDS button (see page 84) to select a different
mode. When sequential mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear indicator go
off.
(-) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down
to a lower gear. (+) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to a
higher gear. Recommended shift points


Shift up


Acceleration
1st

to 2nd
15 mph (2
4 km/h)

2nd

to 3rd
25 mph (40 km/h)


3r

d to 4th
40 mph (64 km/h)


4th

to 5th
45 mph (7
2 km/h)

5th

to 6th
50 mph (80 km/h)

6th

to 7th
55 mph (89 km/h)

7th

to 8th
60 mph (9
7 km/h)
8

th to 9th
65 mph (105 km/h)
*if equipped

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Auto Idle Stop*
Automatically stops and restarts the engine to help maximize fuel economy,
depending on environmental and vehicle conditions.
Activating Auto Idle Stop
When the vehicle stops with the gear position in
Drive (D) and the brake pedal is pressed, the engine
turns off and the auto idle stop indicator appears.
When you release the brake pedal, the engine
restarts and the vehicle begins to move.
Auto idle stop does not activate (or the engine may automatically restart) when
the driver’s seat belt is unfastened, the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill, the
windshield defroster is on, and other conditions. See the Owner’s Manual on the
Owner information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada) for
a full list of conditions.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the Auto Idle Stop Off button to turn the
system off. Press the button again to turn it on.
The system resets to ON every time you start the
engine.
Climate Control Operation
When auto idle stop is activated, the air conditioning system is turned off.
The engine may restart automatically under the following conditions:
•

Y
ou select MAX HEAT or MAX COOL on the climate control system.
•

Y
ou turn on the windshield defroster.
•

The interior humidity is high.
•


Ther
e is a significant difference between the climate control set temperature
and the actual interior temperature.
*if equipped
Automatic Brake Hold
Maintains rear brake hold even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the
vehicle is on and your seat belt is fastened when operating this feature.
1.

Pr
ess the BRAKE HOLD button. The BRAKE
HOLD indicator appears in the instrument panel.
2.

With Driv
e (D) selected, press the brake pedal
and come to a complete stop. The HOLD
indicator appears, and brake hold is applied.
Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal to cancel brake hold
and start moving.
To turn off brake hold: Press the brake pedal and press the BRAKE HOLD button
again.
Automatic brake hold cancels when:
•

Braking is applied
for more than 10 minutes.
•

The
driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
•

The
engine is turned off.
Automatic brake
hold button
Using the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads may
still allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake pedal.
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may cause a crash resulting in serious
injury or death.
Never use the automatic brake hold system or rely on it to keep a vehicle
from moving when stopped on a steep hill or slippery roads.
WARNING
Using the automatic brake hold system to park the vehicle may result in the
vehicle unexpectedly moving.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may cause a crash, resulting in serious
injury or death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is temporarily kept by automatic brake
hold and always park the vehicle by putting the transmission in Park (P) and
applying the parking brake.
WARNING

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Cruise Control*
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Improper use of cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
Setting the Vehicle Speed1.
Press the CRUISE button. The CRUISE MAIN
indicator appears.
2.
Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/40
km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press
the SET/- switch to set the speed. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed Press the RES/+ switch to increase speed, or the
SET/- switch to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed
increases or decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise ControlPress either the CANCEL button or the CRUISE
button, or the brake pedal. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press the CRUISE button to turn the system off.
CRUISE button
RES/+ button
SET/- button
CANCEL button
Econ: Maximiz es fuel efficiency .
Normal: Balances fuel efficiency and sportiness for everyday driving.
Sport : Enhances vehicle r esponse and feel through decreased steering assist and
incr eased thr ottle response.
Sport+: Adds to Sport mode and allows incr eased performance when using paddle
shifters (see page 7 8 or page 80).
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
Also known as Electr onic Stability Contr ol (ESC ), VSA helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering if the vehicle turns mor e or less than what was intended. It assists
in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces b y regulating engine output and
selectiv ely appl ying the brak es.
Turning VSA On or Off
VSA is turned on every time y ou turn on the vehicle. If you turn VSA off, your
v ehicle has normal braking and cornering ability , but VSA traction and stability
enhancement become less effectiv e.
Pr ess and hold the VSA
OFF button until you
hear a beep to turn VSA on or off . The VSA OFF
indicator appears when the system is off.
T raction contr ol stops functioning , which
allows the wheels to spin mor e freel y at low
speed. This can be helpful when trying to free
y our vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
Choose a driving mode for your pr eference based on road conditions, vehicle speed,
and handling.
VSA OFF
button VSA OFF
indicator
The selected mode
briefly appears
in the multi-
information display.
Press IDS to
cycle through
modes.
*if equipped

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When in Operation
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows down
abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you,
a beep sounds and BRAKE appears on the multi-
information display to alert you.
When a vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with
low speed follow range and stops, your vehicle also
stops. The Stopped message appears on the multi-
information display.
When the vehicle ahead of you starts again, the vehicle icon on the multi-
information display blinks. Press RES/+/SET/– up or down, or press the
accelerator pedal to resume the prior set speed.
Canceling ACCYou can press either the CANCEL button or the
CRUISE button, or press the brake pedal. The ACC
indicator goes off.
Certain conditions may cause ACC

to cancel
automaticall

y. When this happens, a beep sounds
and a message appears on the multi-information
display.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still resume the prior set speed by
pressing the RES/+ switch.
Press the MAIN button to turn the system off.
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.
WARNING
Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped while the ACC with LSF system is
operating can result in the vehicle moving without operator control. Always
make sure Park (P) is selected before exiting the vehicle.
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.
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.
WARNING
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours. When the vehicle ahead changes speed, ACC
senses the change and accelerates or decelerates to maintain a set interval.
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press the MAIN button. The ACC indicator appears.
2.

A

ccelerate to the desired speed.
Above 25 mph (40 km/h): Take your foot off the
pedal and press RES/+/SET/- to set the speed.
Below 25 mph (40 km/h) (Low Speed Follow):
Press SET/- to set the speed at 25 mph (40 km/h).
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the RES/+ switch to increase speed, or the
SET/- switch to decrease speed.
Each time you press the switch up or down, the
vehicle speed is increased or decreased by about
1 mph (1 km/h). If you keep the switch pressed up
or down, the vehicle speed increases or decreases
by 5 mph or 5 km/h until you release it.
Adjusting the Following Interval Press the Interval button to change the following
interval. Each time you press the button, the
following interval setting cycles through short,
middle, long, and extra long following intervals.
Switching to Standard Cruise ControlPress and hold the Interval button.
Interval Short Middle LongExtra Long
Approx.
Gap
(seconds) 1 .1
1.5 2 .12.8
MAIN button
RES/+ switch
SET/- switch
CANCEL button
INTERVAL button
*if equipped

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines if
your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If you cross a detected lane line
without using the turn signal, a
message appears in the MID and a
beep sounds continuously.
Turning LDW On or Off
Press the LDW button to turn the system on or off.
A green indicator light appears on the button when
the system is on.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LDW has limitations. Over-reliance on LDW may result
in a collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the vehicle within your lane.
LDW only alerts you when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW
may not detect all lane markings or lane 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.
Lane departure
message
Audible
beep
LDW
button Indicator
*if equipped
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection*
Warns you if the system determines there is likelihood of a frontal collision when
a vehicle is detected in front of you when your vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h)
or higher, or a pedestrian is detected in front of you when your vehicle speed is
between 10–62 mph (15–100 km/h).
If you do not brake in time or
take preventive action, a visual
warning flashes, BRAKE flashes
in the MID, and a beep sounds
continuously.
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1.

Pr
ess the SETTINGS button.
2.

Select
Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in
Park (P).
3.

Select F
orward Collision Warning Distance.
4.

Select Long
, Normal (default), Short, or Off.
5.

Pr
ess BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
FCW cannot detect all pedestrians and vehicles ahead; accuracy of the system will
vary based on weather, speed, extreme interior heat, and other factors. FCW does
not include a braking function. It is always your responsibility to safely operate the
vehicle and avoid collisions.
BRAKE message
Audible
beep Visual warning
*if equipped

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Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)*
Can alert you when a potential frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is
determined and reduce your vehicle speed when a collision is deemed unavoidable
to help minimize collision severity.
The system provides visual,
audible and tactile alerts if you
do not take appropriate action
to avoid a collision.
Alert Stages
The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. Depending on the
circumstances or CMBS settings, CMBS may not go through all of the stages
before initiating the last stage.
Stage 1:

Visual warnings
and audible warnings, steering wheel vibration
Stage 2:

Visual
warnings, audible warning, light seat belt retraction*,



and light brak
e application
Stage 3:

Visual
warnings, audible warning, strong seat belt retraction*,



and str
ong brake application
Turning CMBS On or OffPress and hold the CMBS OFF button. A message
appears in the MID, and the CMBS indicator
appears when the system is off.
Changing SettingsSee page 88 for how to change CMBS settings. Options include Long, Normal
(default), and Short. Use the CMBS OFF button to turn the system off.
Important Safety Reminder
CMBS is designed to help avoid collisions by automatically stopping the vehicle
when possible, and to reduce the severity of an unavoidable collision. It is still
your responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel appropriately
according to the driving conditions.
BRAKE message
Audible
beep Visual warning
*if equipped
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines if
your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If you cross a detected lane line
without using your turn signal, a
message appears on the MID and
a beep sounds.
Light steering torque and
vibrations are applied to keep
your vehicle in the middle of the
lane.
Turning LKAS On or Off
1.
Pr
ess MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID.
2.

Pr
ess the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear
in the MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when
the system operates.
3.

Pr
ess MAIN or the LKAS button to turn the
system off.
Important Safety Reminder
The LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a substitute for your vehicle control.
The system does not work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or fail to
steer the vehicle.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may reflect onto the
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Lane departure
message
Audible
beep Steering assistance
*if equipped
Vibration

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Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
Alerts you to a detected vehicle in your left or right blind spot.
When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot, the
blind spot indicator turns on and stays lit until the
area is clear.
When your turn signal is on and a vehicle is detected,
the blind spot indicator blinks and a beep sounds until
the area is clear or the turn signal is off.
Changing Settings
Change the alert type, or turn the system on or off. Use the interface dial to make
selections.
1.

Pr
ess the SETTINGS button.
2.

Select
Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in
Park (P).
3.

Select Blind
Spot Info.
4.

Select
an alert type, or Off.
5.

Pr
ess the BACK button to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may result in a
collision. The system is for your convenience only.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may
result in a crash and serious injury or death. Do not rely only on the blind
spot information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you for
other vehicles before changing lanes.
WARNING
BSI alert
indicator
*if equipped
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines
if your vehicle begins to cross over detected lane markings while driving between
45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If you get too close to a
detected lane line without
using your turn signal, a
message appears in the MID.
Steering wheel torque and
vibrations are applied to help
your vehicle stay in the lane.
Braking may also be applied
if the lane lines are solid and
continuous.
Turning the System On or Off Press the RDM button to turn the system on or
off. A green indicator appears on the button
when the system is on.
Changing SettingsDetermine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1.

Pr
ess the SETTINGS button.
2.

Select
Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must
be in Park (P).
3.

Select R
oad Departure Mitigation Setting.
4.

Select
from the options.
Normal (default): Steering control starts from inside the lane edge.
Wide: Steering control starts from outside the lane edge.
Warning Only: The system only provides a BRAKE message, but does not apply
steering or braking.
5.

Pr
ess the BACK button to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
The system has limitations. Over-reliance on it may result in a collision. It is always
your responsibility to keep your vehicle within the driving lane.
Lane departure
message
Audible
beep Visual warning
*if equipped

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Multi-View Rear Camera
When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle
is shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.
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 rear of your vehicle.
Wide view Normal view Top down view
Changing Guidelines
1.
Pr
ess the SETTINGS button.
2.

Select Camera
Settings.
3.

Select
Rear Camera.
4.

Select one of the options.

Fixed Guideline: Guidelines appear when you
shift into Reverse. Select On or Off.
Dynamic Guideline: Guidelines move as you turn
the steering wheel. Select On or Off.
5.

Pr
ess the BACK button to exit the menu.
Press the
interface dial
to toggle
between
views.
Parking Sensor System*
When the system senses an object when you are parking or backing up, an indicator
appears on the upper display and a series of beeps will sound. As you get closer to
the object, the beep rate increases.
Turning the System On or OffPress the parking sensor button. A green indicator
light appears on the button when the system is on.
*if equipped
Display indicators
Parking sensor button
Do not continuously spin the front tires of your vehicle. Continuously spinning
the front tires can cause damage to the transmission and SH-AWD unit.
If the SH-AWD light blinks while driving, it indicates the differential temperature
is too high. If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, shift to
park, and idle the engine until the indicator goes out.
NOTICE
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)*
Controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to each wheel depending
on driving conditions.
SH-AWD helps enhance stability in driving situations involving slippery surfaces,
such as on wet, icy, or snowy roads. The system does not help enhance braking. It is
still your responsibility to drive safely when you steer, accelerate, and apply brakes.
Leave sufficient distance in front of you when braking on slippery surfaces.