2017 Acura TLX Owner's Manual

544
Index
Customized Features........................ 126, 257
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 168
Dead Battery ............................................. 507
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 205
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 533
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 165
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 444
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 164
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 151
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 151
Door Open Indicator ............................ 31, 81
Door Open Message ................................ 102
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 13, 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside .................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 146
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 465
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 46
Driving ....................................................... 315
Automatic Transmission ........................... 330
Braking .................................................... 400 Cruise Control ......................................... 348
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 330
Shifting Gear ................................... 331, 338
Starting the Engine.................................. 322
Driving Position Memory System ............ 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 330
Creeping ................................................. 330
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Kickdown ................................................ 330
Operating the Shift Lever................... 20, 339
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 511
Shifting ................................................... 338
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 475
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 88
Elapsed Time ............................................. 124
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 71
Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 71, 517
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 80, 516
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 390
Emergency ................................................ 525
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 535
Engine ....................................................... 532
Coolant ................................................... 449
Jump Starting .......................................... 507
Oil ........................................................... 443 Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Starting................................................... 322
Engine Coolant ........................................ 449
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 450
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 449
Overheating ............................................ 512
Temperature Gauge ................................ 117
Engine Oil ................................................. 443
Adding ................................................... 446
Checking ................................................ 444
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 443
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 161
e-pretensioners .......................................... 34
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 80
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 66
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 478
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
FCW (Forward Collision Warning) .......... 367
Features .................................................... 207
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 475
Oil .......................................................... 447
Flat Tire ..................................................... 485
Floor Mats ................................................ 477
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 451
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Brake ...................................................... 452
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 451
Engine Coolant ....................................... 449
Windshield Washer ................................. 452
Fog Lights ................................................. 168
Foot Brake ................................................ 403
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Pedestrian Detection ............................. 367
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation ........ 196
Front Seats ................................................ 179
Adjusting ................................................ 179
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 351
Fuel ..................................................... 21, 427
Economy................................................. 430
Gauge .................................................... 117
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 124
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 79
Range ..................................................... 124
Recommendation............................ 427, 530
Refueling ................................................ 427
Fuel Economy ........................................... 430
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 21, 428
Fuses ......................................................... 520
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 524
Locations ........................ 520, 521, 522, 523
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 430 Gauge ..................................................... 117
Information ............................................. 427
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Refueling ................................................. 427
Gauges ...................................................... 117
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 338
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 331
Glass (care) ........................................ 477, 479
Glove Box .................................................. 188
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 483
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 278
Auto Answer ........................................... 293
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 295
Automatic Transferring ............................ 293
Displaying Messages ................................ 308
HFL Buttons ............................................. 278
HFL Menus .............................................. 280
HFL Status Display ................................... 279
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 279
Making a Call .......................................... 299
Options During a Call .............................. 305
Phone Setup ............................................ 285
Receiving a Call ....................................... 304 Receiving a Text/E-mail Message.............. 306
Ring Tone................................................ 294
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 307
Speed Dial ............................................... 296
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 292
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message
Option................................................... 290
Use Contact Photo .................................. 294
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Head Restraints ........................................ 181
Headlight Washers ................................... 171
Headlights ................................................. 165
Aiming .................................................... 453
Automatic Operation............................... 166
Dimming ......................................... 165, 168
Operating................................................ 165
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 195
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 196, 197
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 278
High Beam Indicator .................................. 83
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 328
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 275
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 532
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine
Number and Transmission Number ........ 532
Illumination Control ................................. 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 155
Indicator.................................................... 83
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Indicators..................................................... 70
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow (LSF) .................... 89, 353
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 79
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 72, 404
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 72, 404
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 90, 394
Brake System (Amber)................................ 73
Brake System (Red) ............................ 70, 515
Charging System ............................... 74, 514
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 84, 349
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 84, 348
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 31, 81
ECON (Econ mode) .................................... 88
Electric Parking Brake................................. 71
Electric Parking Brake System ............. 71, 517
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 80, 516
Fog Lights .................................................. 83
Forward Collision Wa rning (FCW) .............. 85
Gear Position ............................................. 75
High Beam................................................. 83
Immobilizer System .................................... 83
Keyless Access System ............................... 84
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ................. 86
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 89, 384
Lights On ................................................... 83
Low Fuel .................................................... 79 Low Oil Pressure ................................ 70, 514
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 82, 396, 398
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 74, 515
Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS
®)
System .................................................... 88
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 87
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 84
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 88
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 51, 80
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission ....................................... 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 83
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 81, 390
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 81, 391
Information .............................................. 529
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 124
Instrument Panel ........................................ 69
Brightness Control................................... 172
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 346
Integrated Dynamics System Button ........ 346
Interface Dial ............................................ 212
Interior Lights ........................................... 186
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 239
iPhone ............................................... 239, 256
iPod ................................................... 235, 256
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 500
Jump Starting ........................................... 507
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 146
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 146
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 150
Remote Transmitter ................................ 145
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 147, 325
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 330
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 330
L
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............. 373
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 382
Language (HFL) ........................................ 279
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 59
LDW (Lane Departure Warning) ............. 373
Lights ................................................ 165, 453
Automatic............................................... 166
Bulb Replacement ................................... 453
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 168
Fog Lights ............................................... 168
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High Beam Indicator ................................. 83
Interior.................................................... 186
Light Switches......................................... 165
Lights On Indicator.................................... 83
Turn Signals ............................................ 164
Load Limits ............................................... 319
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 151
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 150
From Inside ............................................. 148
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 146
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 146
Low Battery Charge ................................. 514
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 141
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Lower Anchors ........................................... 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 531
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 319
Lumbar Support ....................................... 179
M
Maintenance............................................ 431
Battery .................................................... 471
Brake Fluid .............................................. 452
Cleaning ................................................. 476
Climate Control System .......................... 475 Coolant ................................................... 449
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 435
Oil ........................................................... 444
Precautions .............................................. 432
Radiator .................................................. 450
Remote Transmitter ......................... 473, 474
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 453
Safety ...................................................... 433
Service Items ........................................... 438
Tires ........................................................ 462
Transmission Fluid ................................... 451
Under the Hood .............................. 440, 441
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 515
Map Lights ................................................ 187
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 319
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................. 177
Door........................................................ 178
Exterior .................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 481
Moonroof .................................................. 160
MP3 ................................................... 232, 242
Multi-Information Display ....................... 118
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 426
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 532
O
Odometer................................................. 123
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 443, 531
Adding .................................................... 446
Checking................................................. 444
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 436
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 70, 514
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 443, 531
Viscosity .......................................... 443, 531
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 213
Opening
Trunk ...................................................... 527
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 442
Moonroof ............................................... 160
Power Windows ...................................... 158
Trunk ...................................................... 152
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 161
Outside Temperature ............................... 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Overheating .............................................. 512
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 337
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift
Mode) ...................................................... 341
Pandora ®................................................... 240
Panic Mode ............................................... 157
Parking ...................................................... 417
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Parking Brake............................................ 400
Parking Sensor System .............................. 419
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 52
Passing Indicators ..................................... 165
Power Windows ........................................ 158
Precautions While Driving ........................ 329
Rain ......................................................... 329
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 485
R
Radiator..................................................... 450
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 225
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 229
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 227
Range ........................................................ 124
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 227
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 535
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 173
Rear Seats .................................................. 184
Seat Heaters ............................................ 197
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 177
Refueling ................................................... 427
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 117
Gasoline .......................................... 427, 530
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 79
Regulations ............................... 398, 465, 533
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 325 Remote Transmitter
................................. 145
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 473
Replacement Battery ............................................ 473, 474
Bulbs ....................................................... 453
Fuses ............................... 520, 521, 522, 523
Tires ........................................................ 468
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 460
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 534
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 123
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 178
Right Selector Wheel ............... 119, 120, 126
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 377
On and Off.............................................. 379
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 27
Safety Labels ............................................... 67
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
e-pretensioners ......................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder ............................................ 33, 78
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 78 Seat Heaters
..................................... 196, 197
Seats .......................................................... 179
Adjusting ................................................ 179
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 179
Front Seats.............................................. 179
Rear Seats ............................................... 184
Seat Heaters ................................... 196, 197
Seat Ventilation ...................................... 196
Security System ........................................ 155
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 83
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 84
Select Button ............................................ 331
Operation ............................................... 332
Select Lever ........................................ 20, 338
Operation ......................................... 20, 339
Releasing ................................................ 511
Won’t Move ........................................... 511
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Sequential Mode ...................................... 336
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 337
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 341
Setting the Clock ...................................... 138
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 395
SH-AWD ® Torque Distribution
Monitor ................................................... 125
Shift Button ........................................ 18, 331
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 338
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................. 339
Shifting (Transmission) ........ 18, 20, 331, 338
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Shoulder Anchor........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 50
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 229
Snow Tires ................................................ 470
Spare Tire (Optional) ....................... 497, 531
Spark Plugs ............................................... 530
Specifications ........................................... 530
Specified Fuel ................................... 427, 530
SPORT (Sport mode) Indicator .................. 88
Sport Mode .............................................. 346
Sport+ Mode ............................................ 346
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 322
Does Not Start ........................................ 504
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 163
Jump Starting ......................................... 507
Remote Engine Start ............................... 325
Steering Wheel ........................................ 176
Adjusting ................................................ 176
Stopping ................................................... 417
Summer Tires ............................................ 470
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 395
Indicator ................................................... 91
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 161
System Message Indicator ......................... 82
T
Temperature Gauge................................. 117
Temperature Sensor ................................. 206
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 486
Text Message .................................... 306, 308
Time (Setting) ........................................... 138
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 396, 518
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 396
Indicator ............................................ 82, 518
Tire Fill Assist ................................... 396, 518
Tires ........................................................... 462
Air Pressure ..................................... 463, 531
Chains ..................................................... 470
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 462
Flat Tire (Puncture) ................................... 485
Inspection ................................................ 462
Labeling .................................................. 463
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 485, 497
Regulations ............................................. 465
Rotation .................................................. 469
Spare (Optional) .............................. 497, 531
Summer .................................................. 470
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 486
Wear Indicators ....................................... 467
Winter ..................................................... 470
Tools .......................................................... 484
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 321
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 321
Emergency .............................................. 525 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 396
Transmission ......................... 18, 20, 331, 338
Automatic ................................. 18, 330, 331
Dual Clutch ............................... 20, 330, 338
Fluid ........................................................ 451
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 75, 332
Number................................................... 532
Sequential Mode ..................................... 336
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 339
TRIP Button ....................................... 121, 122
Trip Meter ................................................. 123
Troubleshooting ....................................... 483
Blown Fuse...................... 520, 521, 522, 523
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 525
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 504
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 485
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 512
Premium Gasoline ........................... 427, 530
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 485, 497
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 24, 150
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 511
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
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Trunk......................................................... 152
Lid ........................................................... 152
Light Bulbs............................................... 530
Main Switch ............................................ 154
Open Indicator........................................... 81
Open Message......................................... 102
Unable to Open ....................................... 527
Turn Signals ............................................... 164
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 83
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 124
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 147, 325
U
Under-Floor Storage Area........................ 194
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 142
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 148
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 256
USB Port .................................................... 209
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 142
V
Valet Mode............................................... 154
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................. 532
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 390
Off Button ............................................... 391
Off Indicator ...................................... 81, 391
System Indicator ................................ 81, 390 Viscosity (Oil)
.................................... 443, 531
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 390
W
Wallpaper................................................. 221
Warning and Information Messages ......... 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 514
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 537
Watts ......................................................... 530
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 467
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 500
Window Washers ..................................... 169
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 452
Switch ..................................................... 169
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 158
Windshield Cleaning ......................................... 477, 479
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 205
Washer Fluid ........................................... 452
Wiper Blades ........................................... 460
Wipers and Washers................................ 169
Winter Tires .............................................. 470
Snow Tires .............................................. 470
Tire Chains .............................................. 470
Wipers and Washers ................................. 169
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 460
WMA ................................................. 232, 242
Worn Tires ................................................ 462
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