2017 Acura TLX change wheel

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
I NSTRUMENT P
ANEL
Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Right selector wheel:
Scroll to change main
displays.
Main display
Lower display TRIP button: Press to
change lower displays.
Main display
Vehicle settings Instant/average
fuel economy
Tire pressure for each tire Range
Engine oil life
Main Displays
Outside temperature Odometer Outside temperature
Trip A Outside temperature
Trip B
Lower Displays
Elapsed time
Compass/
directions*Average speed
IDS setting/
SH-AWD monitor*
*if equipped
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental
movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle
unattended.
NOTICE
Unlock button: Press
once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press again
to unlock all doors and
the trunk. Release knob (front or back
of key): Slide the knob to
release the built-in key for
valet use.
Trunk button: Press and hold
to unlock and open the trunk. Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and trunk. Press
again for verification. LED indicators*: Check door
lock or engine status (see
page 75).
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds.Press again to
cancel.
ENGINE button*: After
pressing the Lock button
once, press and hold
to remotely start the
engine.
*if equipped

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A UDIO
AND
C ONNECTIVITY
A
UDIO AND C ONNECTIVITY
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
1.

Slide
the front pocket lid forward.
2.

Install the
flash drive or cable connector to the
USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1.

Open
the center console. Open the AUX cover.
2.

C
onnect the device to the input jack. Use the
device to control the audio.
Accessory Power Socket
You can use the accessory power socket when the
vehicle is on. Open the lid in the front pocket to
access the socket.
An additional power socket is located in the center
console.
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust
volume. Press to mute. Move (or hold) left or right
to change stations or tracks.
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Move right or left for the next or previous station. Move and hold right or left for
the next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Move right or left for the next or previous track. Move and hold right or left for
the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®*
Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous
station.
Left selector wheel
SOURCE button
*if equipped
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Do not insert an automotive-type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat
the power socket. To prevent battery drain, use the power socket only when
the engine is running.
NOTICE
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using one of two methods.
Using the ODMD
1.

F
rom the ODMD main screen, select More.
2.

Select Sound Settings.
3.


Select
the icons to adjust a settings option.
Using the Settings menu
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.

Pr
ess the SETTINGS button.
2.

Select Audio
Settings.
3.

Select Sound.
4.


Select the
setting to adjust.
5.

A
djust the setting to the desired level. Press the
interface dial to set.
6.

Pr
ess the BACK button to exit the menu.

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DRIVING
DRIVING
*if equipped
Electronic Gear Selector*
6-cylinder models
Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple button interface. Apply the brake pedal
and select a gear.
Park (P): Press to put the vehicle in Park. A red
indicator appears.
Reverse (R): Pull back to put the vehicle in Reverse.
A green indicator appears.
Neutral (N): Press to put the vehicle in Neutral. A red indicator appears.
Drive (D): Press to put the vehicle in Drive. A green indicator appears. Release the
electric parking brake to begin driving (see page 81).
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the electronic gear selector response may
be slow. Always apply the brake pedal before shifting into Park (P), and confirm
that (P) is shown on the gear position indicator before releasing the brake.
Auto park mode
For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically engaged when the vehicle is
turned off, or when all of the following conditions are met: the vehicle is stopped,
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and the driver’s door is opened. You should
always apply the brake and shift to Park when idling, or before exiting the vehicle.
If you select any gear other than Park when the driver’s door is opened and the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, Park is reengaged when the brake pedal is released. The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park
(P) is engaged. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have
confirmed that (P) is shown on the gear position indicator.
WARNING
When you change from D to R and vice versa, or want to change to Park (P),
come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal applied. Operating the gear
buttons before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
NOTICE

Sequential Shift Mode*
4-cylinder models
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the
steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode
momentarily, and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a
constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically switches off, and the gear
indicator goes off.
When the shift lever is in D (with SPORT+ mode): The vehicle goes into
sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential shift) indicator and gear indicator
come on. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts
down into 1st gear.
To cancel this mode, press the IDS button (see page 84) to select a different
mode. When sequential shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear
indicator go off.
Second gear lock mode (in SPORT+ mode): If you pull the (+) paddle shifter
while stopped or driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the gear is locked in 2nd
gear. This makes it easier to pull away on slippery surfaces such as snow-covered
roads. To cancel 2nd gear lock mode, pull the (-) paddle shifter.
(-) 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)
*if equipped

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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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DRIVING
DRIVING
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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DRIVING
DRIVING
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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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
•

Pr
ess and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for
two seconds, or
•

Firml
y press the ENGINE START/STOP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY, unless
the shift lever is in Park, in which case the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides to
the steering and braking systems, it will require significantly more physical effort
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the
engine to be switched off.
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front
tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Overheating
Signs your engine is overheating: •
The
temperature gauge needle is at the H mark
•

The engine suddenl
y loses power
•

Steam
or spray comes out from under the hood
•

The message
Engine Temperature Too Hot appears on the display.
1.

Immediatel
y park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2.

If no steam
or spray is present: Keep the
engine running and open the hood (see page
118).
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine
and wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood
(see page 118).
3.

Check that the
cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the
temperature gauge needle goes down. If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.

4.


Once
the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
filler neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature
gauge. If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
Reserve tank MAX
MIN
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may
damage the engine.
NOTICE

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) — Required Federal
Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure
indicator appears with a message in the multi-information display.
Roll the right selector
wheel to the tire
pressure monitor to
see which tire(s) have
low pressure.
Tire Fill Assist
Your vehicle gives you visual and audible alerts to help you adjust the tire
pressure to its appropriate level. For your reference, the proper tire pressure
levels are located on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
1.

Stop y
our vehicle with the tire that needs to be filled nearest to a tire air fill
hose. Shift into Park (P). Turn off the vehicle.
2.

R
estart the vehicle. The assist system is activated for 5 minutes.
3.

A
ttach the air hose to the valve stem, and begin to fill the tire.
While inflating: The system beeps and the hazard lights flash once every 5
seconds as tire pressure changes while below the correct pressure.
When the correct pressure is reached: The system beeps and the hazard lights
flash continuously for 5 seconds. Stop filling the tire.
If you overinflate: The system beeps and the hazard lights flash twice every 3
seconds.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. An
overheated tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE