2017 Acura TLX reset

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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
Adjusting the
Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint.
The tops of the occupant’s ears should be level
with the center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the
restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the
release button, and pull the restraint up and
out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it
is locked in position.
For a head restraint system to work properly:
•

Do not hang an
y items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
•

Do not place an
y objects between an occupant and the seat-back.
•

Install each r
estraint in its proper location.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Rear center seat
Front or rear outer seat
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Floor Mats
Position the front and rear seat floor mats
properly, and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned, the floor mats can interfere with the
front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top
of the anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Driving Position Memory System
You can store two driver’s seat, steering wheel, and door mirror positions into
memory when the vehicle is on. When you unlock and open the driver’s door, the
driver’s seat slides rearward to allow for easy entry. The seat slides forward to the
stored position and the other items adjust when the vehicle is turned on. The items
adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
1.

A
djust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors to
your preferred positions.
2.

Pr
ess SET.
3.

Pr
ess and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
Memory
button 1
Memory
button 2SET button

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A UDIO
AND
C ONNECTIVITY
A
UDIO AND C ONNECTIVITY
Audio Source:
Select
the FM or AM icon.
Skip/seek bar: Find a
station with a strong
signal. TAG*: Tag songs from
HD Radio and store to
a connected iPod or
iPhone.
Tune bar: Change the
station. Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
Presets: To store a station,
tune to the desired
station, select Presets, and
select and hold the desired
preset number. Select a
preset station once stored. Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Rotate and press
to select preset
stations in the upper
display.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Screen shown for model with navigation.
FM/AM radio display
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) and Controls
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or dashboard buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend
on the selected audio source.
Power button Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store or
select up to
six AM, FM, or
SiriusXM stations
or HDD tracks*.
More: Change
screen and
sound settings,
or display menu
options.
Sound: Adjust sound settings.
Volume knob
Audio Source:
Change the audio
source. Select Edit
Order to arrange
audio icons to
your preference.
ODMD controls
Screen shown for model with navigation.
NAVAUDIOAUDIONAVAUDIO button:
Display the audio
screen.
MENU button:
Display menu
items.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
button: Adjust
the upper screen
brightness.
Audio buttons
Interface dial (from the Audio
screen): Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press ENTER to
make selections in the upper display. SETTINGS
button: Choose
Audio Settings.
*if equipped

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A UDIO
AND
C ONNECTIVITY
A
UDIO AND C ONNECTIVITY
SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer or visit
www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
Audio Source:
Select the CD icon. CD slot
CD eject
button
Skip/seek
bar:
Change the track or
folder. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or folder.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order. Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Rotate
to view tracks in
the upper display,
and press to
select a track.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Screen shown for model with navigation.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the channel.
Audio Source:
Select the XM icon.
Category bar:
Change the category.
Scan: Scan for channels.
Interface dial (from
the Audio Screen):
Rotate and press
to select preset
channels in the
upper display.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
station once stored.
Screen shown for model with navigation.
SiriusXM Radio displayCD display

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DRIVING
DRIVING
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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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Engine oil
fill cap
Engine oil
fill cap Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Engine oil
dipstick
(orange)
Washer fluid
(black cap)
Washer fluid
(black cap) Brake fluid
(black cap)
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Engine coolant
reserve tank Radiator cap
Radiator cap Battery
Battery
6-cylinder models
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1:If a message Maintenance Due No w/SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12
months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 1\
5,000 miles (24,000 km).*3:If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of so\
ot from industry and
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,0\
00 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
AReplace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boot s
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
Check expiration information for Temporary Tire
Repair Kit bottle
*4:Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r transmission temperature.
This requires transmission uid changes more frequently than recommen\
ded by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission uid
changed at 40,000 miles (64,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).*5:If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°\
C), in very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
*6:6-cylinder models*7:Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r level of mechanical (shear) stress to uid. This requires differential uid changes more frequ\
ently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these cond\
itions, have the differential
uid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (\
24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transfer-case uid and transmission uid*4
4Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5, *6
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
6Replace rear differential ui d*, *7
*
*if equipped

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Engine Coolant
Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level in the
radiator. Use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
1.
Open
the hood (see page 118). Check the
amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
2.

If
the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add
the specified coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
3.

Inspect
the cooling system for leaks.
Adding Coolant1.
Mak
e sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2.

Turn
the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system. Do
not push the cap down when turning.
3.

Push down
and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4.

The coolant lev
el should be up to the base of the
filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5.

Put
the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
6.

P
our coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back on the
reserve tank.
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
For vehicles used in temperatures below -31°F (-35°C), change the coolant from
the standard 50:50 antifreeze:water mix to one with added antifreeze. Consult a
dealer for more information.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
Radiator cap
Radiator cap
MAX
MINReserve tank
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can
result in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Adding Oil 1.
Unscr
ew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2.

A
dd oil slowly.
3.

R
einstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4.

W
ait for three minutes and recheck the engine
oil dipstick.
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models
Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil fill cap
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to make
selections in the MID.
1.

Scr
oll to Maintenance Info and select it to display the
oil life reset mode.
2.

Select R
eset. The service code disappears and the oil
life returns to 100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
NOTICE

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V
OICE
C OMMAND I NDEX
VOICE
C OMMAND I NDEX

Audio Commands
When you press the Talk button and say “Audio,” you can say one of the options
below. Follow the system prompts. Volume levels cannot be controlled using
voice commands.
FM/AM Radio Commands
•

Audio on*
•


Audio off*
•


FM
•


AM
•


Radio
tune to # FM (#: frequency,
e.g., 95.5)
•

Radio tune to
# AM (#:
frequency, e.g., 1020)
•

Radio FM pr
eset # (#: 1 to 12)
•

Radio
AM preset # (#: 1 to 6) SiriusXM® Radio Commands
•

XM
•


XM channel # (#: 0
to 255)
•

XM pr
eset # (#: 1 to 12)
Disc Commands
•

Disc
•


Disc play
•


Disc play
track # (#: 1 to 30)
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Commands
•

HDD
•


HDD play
•


HDD play
track # (#: 1-30) USB Commands
•

USB
•


USB play
•


USB play
track # (#: 1 to 30)
iPod® Commands
•

iP
od
•

iP
od play
•

iP
od play track # (#: 1-30)
•

Music sear
ch
•

What album is
this?
•

What am I listening
to?
Pandora® Commands
•

P
andora
•

P
andora play
Aha Radio™ Commands
•

Aha
•


Aha radio play
Song

By Voice™ Commands
Available for tracks stored on the HDD or iPod®.
•

Music sear
ch
•

What/Who am I listening
to?
•

Who
is this?
•

What
’s playing?
•

Who’
s playing?
•

What album is
this?
•

Play artist
•


Play album
•


Play song •


Play composer
•


Play genr
e
•

Play playlist
•


List artist
•


List album
•


List composer
•


List genr
e
•

List playlist
Bluet

ooth® Audio Commands
Commands may not work on some
phones or devices.
•

Bluet
ooth audio
•

Bluet
ooth audio play
*These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
Learn about all available voice commands to help you operate the vehicle.
To view a list of available commands in the vehicle, press the INFO button and use
the interface dial to select Voice Info. Select a category to hear the commands read
aloud.
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Voice Portal Commands
When you press the Talk button, the Voice Portal screen appears. Say one of the
options, and follow the system prompts.
•

Phone call
•


Music sear
ch
•

V
oice help
•

Navigation
•


Audio •


Climate contr
ol
•

What
is today’s date?
•

What
time is it?
•

Call/dial (number)
•


Call/dial (contact name)
Navigation CommandsWhen you press the Talk button and say “Navigation,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•

A
ddress (U.S. only)
•

Place name (U.S.
only)
•

Find near
est POI category
•

Go home •


Pr
evious destination
•

A
ddress book
•

Place phone number
Climate Control Commands
When you press the Talk button and say “Climate control,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•

Climate contr
ol automatic
•

Climate
control on*
•

Climate
control off*
•

Air
conditioner on*
•

Air
conditioner off*
•

Defr
ost on*
•

Defr
ost off*
•

F
an speed up
•

F
an speed down
•

F
an speed # (#: 1 to 7) •

T
emperature # (#: 57 to 87°F, 18
to 32°C) degrees
•

T
emperature up
•

T
emperature down
•

T
emperature max heat
•

T
emperature max cool
•

V
ent
•

Dash
and floor
•

Floor v
ents
•

Floor
and defrost
Phone CommandsWhen you press the Talk button and say “Phone call,” you can say one of the
options below. Follow the system prompts.
•

Call/dial (contact name)
•


Dial b
y number •

R
edial
•

Call history

*These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
Aux Commands
•
Aux
•


Aux play