2017 Acura TLX homelink

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 117
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 160
Adjusting the Seats P. 179
2 Features P. 207
Audio System P. 208 Audio System Basic Operation P. 212
Customized Features P. 257 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 275
2 Driving P. 315
Before Driving P. 316 Towing a Trailer P. 321
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 426 Refueling P. 427
2 Maintenance P. 431
Before Performing Maintenance P. 432 Maintenance MinderTM P. 435
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 460
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 475
2Handling the Unexpected P. 483
Tools P. 484 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 485
Overheating P. 512 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 514
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 527
2 Information P. 529
Specifications P. 530 Identification Numbers P. 532
Emissions Testing P. 535 Warranty Coverages P. 537
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 208
USB Port .......................................... 209
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 209
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 210
Audio Remote Controls .................... 211
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 212
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 213
Audio/Information Screen ................ 219
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 223
Display Setup ................................... 224
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 225 Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 229
Playing a CD .................................... 232
Playing an iPod ................................ 235
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 239
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 242
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 245
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 247
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 248
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 249
Pandora ®......................................... 250
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 252 General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 253
Recommended CDs ......................... 254
Compatible iPod, iP hone, and USB Flash
Drives ............................................ 256
Customized Features ........................ 257
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 274
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 275
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 278
HFL Menus ...................................... 280
Compass*.......................................... 312
* Not available on all models
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, pa rk just outside the garage door’s path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and re verse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to erase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instruct ions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Red Indicator
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indi cator begins to blink.
2.
Quickly release the Home Link button and follow
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.” You do not
need to press and rele ase the HomeLink button
again in step 2.
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs.
Standard transmitter
Indicator remains on for
about 25 secs.
Rolling code transmitter
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com , or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.4.
3.
2.
5.A.
B.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and release the desi red HomeLink button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicato r (LED) change from slowly blinking to
constantly on or rapidly blinking? The pr ocess should take less than 60 seconds.
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work? Press and release the Ho
meLink button. Press
and release the button on the remote every 2
secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change from
slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly
blinking ? The process should take less than 60
seconds.
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).
Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
HomeLink indicator rapidly blinks.HomeLink LED is
constantly on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interferenc e, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
AcuraLink*
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System*
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM *
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer System
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
* Not available on all models
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Index
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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