2017 Acura TLX sensor

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V
ISUAL
I
NDEX
1 Lights/turn signals p. 32, p. 33
2 Wipers/washers p. 33
3 Cruise control/Adaptive Cruise
Control with Low Speed Follow*
buttons p. 85, p. 86
4 Horn
5 Voice recognition/Bluetooth® HandsF reeLink® buttons p. 56
6 Audio controls p. 45
7 Instrument panel p. 22
Multi-information

display p. 26
8 Right selector wheel
TRIP button

p. 26
9 Paddle shifters p. 78, p. 80
10 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Interval button*
p. 86
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) button*

p. 90

T

runk opener p. 28
Fuel fill door button p. 97
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button

p. 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/


R

oad Departure Mitigation (RDM)

button*

p. 89, p. 92
Parking sensor button* p. 94
Collision Mitigation Braking System™


(CMBS™)

OFF button* p. 91
Headlight washer button* p. 34
Heated windshield button* p. 34
13 ENGINE START/STOP button p. 76
14 Heated steering wheel button*
p. 38
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
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13
12
1256
93
*if equipped
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DRIVING ............................................................... 72
Befor e Driving ....................................................... 72
Maximum Load Limit
..........................................73
Remote Engine Start*
..........................................75
Starting to Drive
................................................... 76
Shifting
................................................................... 77
Braking
.................................................................... 81
Auto Idle Stop*
.................................................... 83
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
..................84
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
.........................84
Cruise Control*
.................................................... 85
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)*
........................86
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection*
.............................88
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
.....................89
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
...............90
Collision Mitigation Braking System™*
...........91
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
.................92
Blind Spot Information (BSI)*
...........................93
Parking Sensor System*
.....................................94
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (
SH-AWD)* . 94
Multi-
View Rear Camera

.................................... 95
Cross Traffic Monitor*

........................................ 96
Refueling

................................................................ 97
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED .........................99
Keyless Access Remote Battery Strength

....... 99
Shift Lever Does Not Move*

............................. 99
Jump Starting

..................................................... 100
Overheating........................................................ 102
Emergency Engine Stop

.................................... 103
Emergency Towing

............................................ 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

..... 104
Handling a Flat Tire

........................................... 106
Tire Repair Kit*

................................................... 106
Using the Compact Spare Tire*

....................... 107
Fuse Locations

..................................................... 110MAINTENANCE
.................................................
114
Safety Precautions .............................................
114
Maintenance Minder™ ......................................
115
Under the Hood ..................................................
117
Engine Oil .............................................................
119
Engine Coolant ....................................................
121
Window Washer Fluid ....................................... 122
Brake Fluid ..........................................................
122
Checking the Battery ........................................
122
Changing Wiper Blades ....................................
123
Tire Information .................................................
124
Tire Labeling ........................................................
127
DOT Tire Quality Grading ................................
128
Testing of Readiness Codes .............................. 130
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................
131
CLIENT INFORMATION ....................................
133
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting ..............................................
133
Contact Us ..........................................................
134
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance 135
Warranty Coverages .........................................
135
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ...............................136
INDEX..................................................................138

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S AFETY
S
AFETY
Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with several types of airbags: front airbags, driver’s knee
airbag, side airbags, and side curtain airbags.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the
front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
Driver’s Knee AirbagThe driver’s knee SRS airbag inflates in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision
to help keep the driver in the proper position and to help maximize the benefit
provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.
Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag-
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes
a seat position sensor. Based on information from
this sensor and the severity of the impact, the
advanced airbag system determines the optimal
deployment of the driver’s airbag.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and
the airbag will inflate with full (normal) force,
regardless of the driver’s seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors. Although Acura recommends
against carrying an infant or small child in front, if
the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65
lbs or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off
the passenger’s front airbag.
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked
SIDE AIRBAG.
Side Curtain Airbags
Side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain
airbags are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete
ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly
rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling
above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side,
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if
there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain
airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can
interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may also inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the
front airbags.
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbags
For both advanced front airbags to work properly:
•
Do not spill an
y liquid on or under the seats.
•

Do not put an
y object under the passenger’s seat.
•

Mak
e sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•

All
occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
•

Do not place an
y cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
Driver’s
seat
position
sensor
P assenger’ s
seat weight
sensors

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S AFETY
S
AFETY
Important Facts About Your Airbags
Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the
steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front
passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp
object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front and driver’s knee airbag covers.
Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if
the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with
the proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can
interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag
systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator
alerts you to a possible problem.
WARNING
Passenger Airbag Off indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This
occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors
detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant
or small child, on the seat.
Infants and small children should always ride
properly restrained in a back seat.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger’s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy
and the indicator will not come on.
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the front passenger’s
seat, something may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as:
•

An object
hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
•

A
child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.
•

A r
ear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.
•

The
front seat or seat-back is forced against an object on the seat or floor
behind it.
•

An
object placed under the front passenger’s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the total
weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
U.S. Canada
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS
indicator will come on and a message appears on
the multi-information display.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides
vehicle start-up, or does not come on at all, have
the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
If you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when they are needed. An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even
if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
WARNING
Model w/o
navigation Model w/
navigation

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S AFETY
S
AFETY

Airbag System Components
1 Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag
is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is
stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.
2 Driver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is stored under the steering column. It is marked SRS AIRBAG.
3 Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked
SIDE AIRBAG.
4 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are
marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
5 An electronic control unit that continually monitors information about the about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover sensor,
airbag activators, and seat belt tensioners and other vehicle information
when the vehicle is on.
6 Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.
On

models with CMBS
TM, the front seat belt tensioners also include the
e-pretensioners.
7 A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.
8 Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small child).
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace
any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be
replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it
must be replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight
sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat
to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238. For Canadian vehicles,
call Acura Client Services at (888) 922-8729.
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9 Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
10 An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
11 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
12 Safing sensor
13 A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll over.

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I NSTRUMENT P
ANEL I
NSTRUMENT P
ANEL
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt
tensioners*.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the electric power steering system. Stop in a
safe place and restart the engine.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
If the indicator blinks and stays on, there is a problem with the tire
pressure monitoring system.
Keyless Access system
There is a problem with the keyless access system.
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) system
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system.
Brake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems. Avoid high speeds
and sudden braking. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability.

Blind spot information (BSI)*
There is a problem with the system, or the sensor is blocked.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow*
There is a problem with the ACC system.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*
There is a problem with the LKAS.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*/Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)*
There is a problem with the system,
the system is turned off, the
camera temperature is too high, or the camera is blocked.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*/Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
There is a problem with the system, the camera temperature is too high,
or the camera is blocked.
Electric parking brake system
There is a problem with the electric parking brake system. Stop in a safe
place and avoid using the parking brake.
Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS®)*
There is a problem with the system. Vehicle speed may be limited to 50 mph (80 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or
at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
•

Brak
e fluid is low.
•

Ther
e is a malfunction in the brake system.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action.
If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood and check
the oil level, and add oil if necessary (see page 120). If the indicator does
not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
•

The emissions contr
ol system may have a problem.
•

(Blinks)
A misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn all electrical items off, but do not turn the
vehicle off to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.
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*if equipped

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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
Headlight Washers*
Canadian models
Turn the headlights on. Press the headlight washer
button to operate the washers.
The headlight washers also operate when you first
turn on the windshield wipers.
Heated Windshield Button*
Canadian models
Turn the vehicle on. Press the heated windshield
button to de-ice the windshield.
The heated windshield may automatically activate
when the outside temperature is below 4°C, and
deactivate when the temperature reaches 6°C.
*if equipped
*if equipped
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright and
well back in the seat, adequately press the pedals
without leaning forward, and grip the steering
wheel comfortably. The passenger’s seat should
be adjusted so that it is as far back from the front
airbag in the dashboard as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Allow sufficient space. Move back.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Driver’s seat/
passenger’s seat*
height adjustment Lumbar support
adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the
AUTO position while driving in
rainy weather, the wipers operate
based on the amount of detected
rainfall.
Rotate the adjustment ring
to adjust the rainfall sensor
sensitivity.
Lower
sensitivity
Higher
sensitivity Adjustment ring
Ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash or
cleaning the windshield. Wiper-system damage may happen otherwise.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the
defroster to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and
snow before turning on the wipers.
NOTICE

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DRIVING
DRIVING
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.

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Handling a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. After repairing or changing the flat as
appropriate, go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the damaged tire repaired or
replaced.
Tire Repair Kit*
If a tire has a small puncture, you can use the tire repair kit to temporarily repair it.
The puncture must be smaller than 3/16-inch (4 mm) and not in the tire sidewall.
Go to a dealer to have the full-size tire permanently repaired or replaced.
Before Repairing the Tire
1.
P
ark the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery
surface.
2.

Mak
e sure the vehicle is in Park (P), and apply
the parking brake.
3.

Turn on the
hazard warning lights, and turn the
vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Repair the Tire
1.
Open the trunk.
Pull up the strap on the trunk
floor lid, and open the lid.

If equipped, turn the knob on the tool case lid
counterclockwise, and remove the cover.
2.

R
emove the kit.
3.

Place
the kit face up on flat ground near the
punctured tire and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4.

F
ollow the instructions in the kit to repair the
tire.
Using the Compact Spare Tire*
Before Changing the Tire
1.
P
ark the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface.
2.

Put
the vehicle in Park (P), and apply the parking brake.
3.

Turn on the
hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire1.
Open the trunk.
Open the trunk floor lid.
2.

T
ake the tool case out of the trunk. Take the
jack and wheel nut wrench out of the tool
case.
3.

Unscr
ew the wing bolt and remove the spacer
cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4.

Place
the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
5.

Loosen each
wheel nut about one turn using
the wheel nut wrench.
*if equipped
Tool case
Spare tire
*if equipped
Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the one provided in the kit
that came with your vehicle. If a different agent is used, you may permanently
damage the tire pressure sensor.
NOTICE
Trunk floor lid strap
Cover Knob