2018 Acura TLX climate control

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.
2 Light Switches P. 161
The high beams remain on unless:
•You have been driving below 45 mph (72 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few
seconds.
• You enter a well lit location.
The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.
If needed, you can temporarily turn the high beams off manually. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until yo u hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever towards you. To turn the high beams back on, repeat one
of the procedures.
■Operating the System1 Operating the System
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Headlight
Switch
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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the (On/Off) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed
while using the climate control system in auto, the
function of the button/icon th at was pressed will take
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-cond itioning suspended, press
to cancel idle-stop.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
All models
(On/Off) ButtonAUTO Button
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Driver’s Side
Temperature
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uuClimate Control System uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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In addition to the button/sw itch controls, you can operate the climate control system
from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM touch screen.
■Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM1 Using Automatic Climate Control
Pressing the button switch es the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
climate control settings are turned to the respective
mode automatically when you set the power mode to
ON.
While Econ mode is active, the climate control system
may have reduced c ooling performance.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronization) Icon
Vent Mode Icon Driver’s Side
Temperature Control
Icon
Recirculation/Fresh Air
mode Icon
Fan Control Icon Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control
Icon
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Controls
1. Select the driver’s or passenger’s side
temperature control icon.
2. Change the temperature setting from the
following:
Temperature bar : Select a point where your
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the
right for a higher setting.
(+/(-: To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold
(+/(-, the
temperature decreases or increases.
Max Cool : To rapidly cool down the interior.
u The AUTO indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previo usly selected value
when you select it again.
Max Heat : To rapidly warm up the interior.
u The AUTO indicator goes off. The setting
returns to the previo usly selected value
when you select it again.
■Changing the Interior Temperature Setting1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If you select the Max Cool or Max Heat during Auto
Idle Stop, the engine restarts automatically.
Models with Auto Idle StopThe side you selected.
Temperature Bar
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■Switching the vent mode
Select a desired vent mode icon, or Mode
Auto: The system automatically selects the
vent mode most suitable to the ambient
environment.
Vent mode
: Dashboard vents and back of the center
console
: Dashboard and floor vents, and back of
the center console : Floor vents
: Floor and defroster vents
■A/C on and off
1.Select A/C.
2. Select On or Off .
1Switching the vent mode
While the climate control system is in auto, Mode
Auto is highlighted.
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■SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2. Select On for synchronization mode, and
Off for dual mode.
u When in synchronization mode, the
passenger’s side temperature becomes
the same as the driver’s side settings.
3. Adjust the temperature from the driver’s
side.
■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
u When the left or right side of the
is selected, the fan speed level goes up or
down one level at a time.
2. Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, an d the larger for a
faster speed.
(+/(-: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Fan Auto : The system automatically selects
the fan speed most suitable to the ambient
environment.
1 SYNC on and off
When the system is not in SYNC mode, the driver’s
side temperature and th e front passenger’s side
temperature can be set separately.
You can also turn off SYNC mode by changing the
front passenger’s si de temperature.
1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in auto, Fan Auto
is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators
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Select or currently shown to
switch between the modes depending on
environmental conditions.
u Selecting or currently shown
changes the display to the Fresh Air/
Recirculation display. You can also
switch the mode by selecting or icon appearing in the display.
(Recirculation Mode ): Recirculates air
from the vehicle’s interior through the system.
(Fresh Air Mode): Maintains outside
ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode
in normal situations.
■Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes1 Switching between the Recirculation and Fresh Air Modes
While the climate control system is in auto, the
recirculation m ode and fresh air mode are
automatically switched de pending on environmental
conditions.
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Pressing the button or selecting the Front
icon appearing after the vent mode icon is
selected turns the air conditioning system on
and automatically switches the system to fresh
air mode.
Press the button or select the Front
icon again to turn off, the system returns to
the previous settings.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button, or select the vent
mode icon and then the Front icon.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
2 Switching between the Recirculation
and Fresh Air Modes P. 209
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
If you press the but ton or select the Front
icon during Auto Idle Stop, the engine restarts
automatically.
Models with Auto Idle Stop
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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