2017 Acura TLX open gas tank

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DRIVING
DRIVING
How to Refuel
Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel fill cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler pipe. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.
1.

The
fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible, and turn off the engine.
2.

Pr
ess the fuel fill door release button. The fuel
fill door opens.
3.

Place the
end of the filler nozzle on the lower
part of the filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully. Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler pipe.
4.

After
filling, wait about 5 seconds before
removing the filler nozzle. Close the fuel fill door
by hand.
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and
safety of your vehicle.
Fuel Information
Use of unleaded premium gasoline of 91 octane or higher is recommended.
•

A
cura recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
•

Do NO
T use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
•

Do NO
T use gasoline containing methanol.
•

Do NO
T use gasoline containing MMT.
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the
use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.
NOTICE
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
•

Stop
the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
•

Handle
fuel only outdoors.
•

Wipe up spills immediatel
y.
WARNING
Cross Traffic Monitor*
Alerts you if a detected vehicle is approaching from a rear corner when your vehicle
is in Reverse (R) at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or lower, which can be helpful when
backing out of parking spaces.
The system does not detect pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
Turning the System On or OffUse the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1.

Pr
ess the SETTINGS button.
2.

Select Camera
Settings.
3.

Select
Cross Traffic Monitor.
4.

Select On
or Off.
5.

Pr
ess the BACK button to exit the menu.
This system is for your convenience only. The system cannot detect all
approaching vehicles or avoid all possible collisions.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to reverse the vehicle before doing
so may result in a collision. Do not rely only on the system’s audible and
visual alerts when reversing.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side of your vehicle, and behind you
for other vehicles before reversing your vehicle.
CAUTION
Arrow icons appear on the
side of an approaching
vehicle, and an audible
beep sounds.
*if equipped

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INDEX
INDEX
Parking Sensor System ......................................... 94
P assenger Airbag Off Indicator .............................11
Phone
........................................................................\
58
Phonebook
.............................................................. 60
Phone Commands
................................................ 136
Place Name..............................................................69
Power Door Mirrors................................................39
Power Mode............................................................. 76
Power Moonroof
..................................................... 31
Power Window
....................................................... 30
Power Window Lock
............................................. 30
Precision All Wheel Steer System indicator
......23
Rain-Sensing Wipers
............................................. 34
Readiness Codes
...................................................130
Rear Camera
............................................................ 95
Refueling
.................................................................. 97
Remote Battery Strength
......................................99
Remote Engine Start
.............................................. 75
Remote Transmitter
............................................... 27
Reporting Safety Defects
......................................21
Reserve Tank
.......................................................... 121
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
......................................39
Road Departure Mitigation indicator
.................23
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
.......92
Roadside Assistance
............................................. 135
Routing
..................................................................... 70
Safety Information
................................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas
..........................................4
Child Safety ........................................................... 14
Reporting Safety Defects
...................................21
Safety Label Locations

........................................20
Safety Messages

.................................................... 3
Seat Belts
................................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
...........................7
Fastening a Seat Belt
............................................. 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
.......................................5
Proper Use of Seat Belts

.......................................5
Seat Belt Inspection

.............................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator

.............................24
Seat Heaters and

Ventilation
..............................43
Seats

........................................................................\
.. 35
Front Seats
............................................................ 35
Head Restraints
.................................................... 36
Sequential Mode
................................................... 80
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................... 78
Service Codes
........................................................ 116
Setting
..................................................................... 40
Setting the Clock
................................................... 40
Shifting
..................................................................... 77
Electronic Gear Selector
.....................................79
Sequential Mode
.......................................... 80, 94
Sequential Shift Mode
........................................78
Shift Lever
............................................................. 77
Shift Lever
................................................................ 77
Shift Lever Does Not Move
..................................99Shoulder Anchor
.......................................................7
Side Airbags ...............................................................9
Side Curtain Airbags
.................................................9
Siri Eyes Free
............................................................55
SiriusXM Radio
.......................................................48
SiriusXM Radio Commands

................................1

37
SMS Text Messaging
..............................................62
Song By Voice Commands

..................................1

37
Sound
........................................................................\
45
Specifications
........................................................131
Engine and Fuel
..................................................131
Fluids
....................................................................131
Light Bulbs........................................................... 131
Tires
......................................................................131
Vehicle
.................................................................131
Speed Dial
.........................................................60, 61
SPORT mode indicator
..........................................25
SRS indicator
....................................................10, 23
Steering Wheel ....................................................... 38
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
...................1
Steering Wheel Controls

................................45

, 65
Street Address
........................................................68
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
...94
Supplemental Restraint System indicator.........23
System Guidance Volume ..................................... 67
System message indicator
....................................24
Tire Chains
.............................................................126
Tire Information
....................................................124
DOT Tire Quality Grading

................................128
Tir

e and Loading Information Label ...............125
Tire and Wheel Replacement
..........................125
Tire Labeling........................................................ 127
Tire Service Life
..................................................126
Tire Terminology
................................................127
Wear Indicators
..................................................124
Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator
.......23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.......104
Tires
........................................................................\
.131
TPMS indicator
........................................................23
Traffic
........................................................................\
71
Troubleshooting
....................................................133
Trunk
........................................................................\
.28
Trunk Release Button
.............................................29
Turn Signal
...............................................................33
Turn signal indicator
..............................................25
Under the Hood
....................................................117
Unlocking the Doors
..............................................28
USB Commands
....................................................137
USB Flash Drive
.......................................................50
USB Port
..................................................................44
Vehicle Controls ...................................................... 27
Vehicle Stability Assist system indicator
...........23
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)

..............................84
Visual Index

................................................................1
Voice Command Index
........................................136
Frequently Asked Questions
.............................. 133
F
ront Airbags (SRS)

.................................................. 8
Front Door Inner Handle

....................................... 29
Front Seats

............................................................... 35
Fuel Information

.............................................. 83, 97
Fuse Locations

....................................................... 110
Changing Fuses

.................................................. 113
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes..................... 112
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes

.................. 110
Garage Opener ........................................................ 41
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio

.............................. 52
Har

d Disc Drive (HDD) Commands

.................. 137
Headlight Washers

................................................ 34
Headlight-Wiper Integration

............................... 33
Head R

estraints

...................................................... 36
Heated Steering Wheel

........................................ 38
Heated Windshield

Button

.................................. 34
High beams indicator

............................................ 25
Home Address

........................................................ 68
HomeLink

................................................................. 41
Immobilizer indicator
............................................ 24
Instrument P anel .................................................... 22
Condition Indicators
........................................... 24
Malfunction Indicators
.......................................22
On/Off Indicators
................................................ 25
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
...................84
Interior Lights
.......................................................... 32
Intermittent Wipers
............................................... 33
iPod........................................................................\
....50
iPod Commands
.................................................... 137
Jump Starting
....................................................... 100
Keyless Access System

.......................................... 28
K

eyless Access system indicator .........................23
Lane Departure Warning indicator......................23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
.........................89
Lane Keeping Assist System indicator
................23
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
...................90
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
..........................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
............................17
LDW indicator
......................................................... 23
Light Bulbs
............................................................. 131
Lights
........................................................................\
. 32
Brightness Control
............................................... 32
Exterior Lights
...................................................... 32
Interior Lights
....................................................... 32
Lights indicator
....................................................... 25
LINK button
............................................................ 64
LKAS indicator
.................................................. 23, 25
Locking the Doors
.................................................. 28
Lock Tab
.................................................................... 29
Low fuel indicator
................................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator
.....................................22
Low tire pressure indicator
...................................24Maintenance
..........................................................
114
Battery .................................................................
122
Brake Fluid ...........................................................
122
Engine Coolant ...................................................
121
Engine Oil ............................................................
119
Maintenance Minder .........................................
115
Opening the Hood ............................................. 118
Safety Precautions............................................. 114 Service Codes .....................................................
116
Under the Hood .................................................
117
Window Washer Fluid
.......................................
122
Wiper Blades
.......................................................
123
Maintenance Minder ............................................
115
Making a Call ...........................................................
59
Malfunction indicator lamp
.................................
22
Malfunction Indicators
..........................................
22
Map Legend .............................................................
70
Master Door Lock Switch ......................................
29
Maximum Load Limit .............................................
73
Mirrors ......................................................................
39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .............39
Power Door Mirrors .............................................39
Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors
...................................39
Moonroof
.................................................................31
Multi-Information Display
....................................26
Multi-View Rear Camera

.......................................95
Navigation

...............................................................65
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

...............................71
Detour

....................................................................71
Display and Controls
...........................................66
Entering a Destination
.......................................68
Find Nearest Place
...............................................69
Home Address
.....................................................68
Map Legend
..........................................................70
ODMD Shortcuts
.................................................69
Place Name
...........................................................69
Routing
..................................................................70
Steering Wheel Controls

....................................65
Str

eet Address .....................................................68
System Guidance Volume

..................................67
T

alk Button Tips ...................................................65
Traffic
.....................................................................71
Voice Prompt
........................................................67
Navigation Commands
.......................................136
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD)
........46
One-Touch Turn Signal
..........................................33
On/Off Indicators
...................................................25
Opening the Hood
...............................................118
Opening the Trunk
..................................................28
Operator Assistance
.............................................64
Overheating
...........................................................102
Pairing a Phone
.......................................................58
Pandora
....................................................................53
Pandora® Commands
..........................................137
Parking Brake
...........................................................81