2018 Acura TLX door lock

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. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 71
Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 113
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 133
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 156
Adjusting the Seats P. 179
2 Features P. 213
Audio System P. 214 Audio System Basic Operation P. 219
Customized Features P. 292 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 314
2 Driving P. 355
Before Driving P. 356 Towing a Trailer P. 361
Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 457 Surround View Camera System* P. 459
2 Maintenance P. 465
Before Performing Maintenance P. 466 Maintenance MinderTM P. 469
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 493
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 508
2Handling the Unexpected P. 517
Tools P. 518 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 519
Overheating P. 547 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 549
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 562
2 Information P. 565
Specifications P. 566 Identification Numbers P. 568
Emissions Testing P. 572 Warranty Coverages P. 574
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Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69Safety Labels P. 70
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 148 Security System P. 151 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 154
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 157 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 176
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 188 Climate Control System P. 204
Audio Error Messages P. 267General Information on the Audio System P. 274
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 317 Compass* P. 352
When Driving P. 362 Braking P. 429Parking Your Vehicle P. 446
Refueling P. 460 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 463
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 474 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 495 Battery P. 504 Remote Transmitter Care P. 506
Cleaning P. 509 Accessories and Modifications P. 514
Engine Does Not Start P. 539Jump Starting P. 542 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 546
Fuses P. 555 Emergency Towing P. 560 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 561
Refueling P. 563
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 569 Reporting Safety Defects P. 571
Authorized Manuals P. 576 Client Service Information P. 577
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 213
DrivingP. 355
MaintenanceP. 465
Handling the UnexpectedP. 517
InformationP. 565
IndexP. 579
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P154)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag (P48)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P177)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P146)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P195)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P216)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P195)
❙Rearview Mirror (P176)
❙Hood Release Handle (P476)
❙Memory Buttons (P174)
❙SET Button (P174)
❙Glove Box (P191)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes (P557)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P429)
❙Dynamic Mode Button (P388)
❙Shift Button*
Electronic Gear Selector (P371)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P433)
❙Shift Lever*
Dual Clutch Transmission (P378)
❙Auto Idle Stop OFF Button* (P383)
❙Wireless Charger* (P196)
❙USB Port (P215)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P474)
❙Windshield Wipers (P168, 493)
❙Tires (P495, 519)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P136)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P177)
❙Headlights (P161, 488)
❙How to Refuel (P461)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P492)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P150)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P149)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P457)
❙Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights
(P490)
❙Brake Lights (P490)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P489)
❙Back-Up Lights (P491)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P492)
❙Fog Lights* (P164, 488)
❙Trunk Release Button (P148)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P160, 161, 488)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P160, 488)
❙Daytime Running Lights (P164, 488)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P161, 488)
❙Taillights (P490)
❙Brake Lights (P490)
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Quick Reference Guide
Wipers and Washers
(P168)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situation in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
● Cleaning the windshield
● Driving through a car wash
● No rain present
Steering Wheel (P175)
● To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P145)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
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Quick Reference Guide
Trunk (P148)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
•Press the trunk opener on the driver side
control panel.
• Press the trunk release button on the
keyless access remote.
• Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.
Trunk Opener
Power Door Mirrors
(P177)
● With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Press the folding button
* to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button*
Power Windows (P154)
● With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window SwitchIndicator
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P435)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Canadian models
Models with shift lever
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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop* is in operation.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
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