2018 Acura TLX turn signal

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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Fog Lights*
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authoriz ed Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Front Turn Signal/Parking, Front Side Marker and
Daytime Running Lights
Front turn signal/parking, front side mar ker and daytime running lights are LED type.
Have an authorized Acura dealer in spect and replace the light assembly.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.
1 Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to re move the covers.
u Wrap the flat-tip scre wdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. Remove the mounting bolts.
3. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Cover
Bolt
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3: 6-cylinder models with AWD
■Air Conditioning
ModelAcura TLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.: 4,497 lbs (2,040 kg)*1
U.S.: 4,619 lbs (2,095 kg)*2
U.S.: 4,762 lbs (2,160 kg)*3
Canada: 2,055 kg*1
Canada: 2,170 kg*3
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.: 2,370 lbs (1,075 kg)*1
U.S.: 2,535 lbs (1,150 kg)*2
U.S.: 2,579 lbs (1,170 kg)*3
Canada: 1,120 kg*1
Canada: 1,180 kg*3
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.: 2,161 lbs (980 kg)*1, *2
U.S.: 2,227 lbs (1,010 kg)*3
Canada: 980 kg*1
Canada: 1,015 kg*3
Refrigerant TypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity 16.7 – 18.5 oz (475 – 525 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 8
Quantity 4.27 – 5.19 cu-in (70 – 85 cm3)
■ Engine Specifications
*1: 4-cylinder models
*2: 6-cylinder models
■Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement144 cu-in (2,356 cm3)*1
212 cu-in (3,471 cm3)*2
Spark Plugs NGKDILKAR7H11GS
*1
DILKAR7G11GS*1
DILZKR7B11G*2
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11S*1
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 US gal (65 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 5.7 US qt (5.4 L)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low Beam)LED
Fog Lights*LEDFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights LED
Brake/TaillightsLED
Back-Up Lights 21 W
Rear Turn Signal Lights21 W
High-Mount Brake Light LED
Rear License Plate LightsLED
Puddle Lights*LEDInterior LightsFront and Rear Map LightsLEDFront and Rear Ambient LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WDoor Courtesy Lights3.4 WConsole Compartment Light1.4 WGlove Box Light1.4 WDoor Inner Handle LightsLEDTrunk Light5 W
* Not available on all models
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Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery) ................................... 505
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 549
Jump Starting .......................................... 542
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 504
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 34
Beverage Holders ...................................... 194
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 421
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 255
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 317
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 68
Brake System ............................................. 429
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 435
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 433
Brake Assist System ................................. 436
Fluid ........................................................ 487
Foot Brake ............................................... 432
Parking Brake .......................................... 429
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 72
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ............................................ 72, 550
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 171
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........ 421
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 488
Back-Up Lights......................................... 491
Brake/Taillights ........................................ 490
Brake/Taillights and Rear Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 490
Fog Lights ................................................ 488 Front Side Marker/Parking Lights ............. 488
Headlights ............................................... 488
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 492
Puddle Lights........................................... 492
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 492
Rear Turn Signal Lights ............................ 489
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 488
Bulb Specifications ................................... 566
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 69
Carrying Cargo ................................. 357, 359
CD Player ................................................... 244
Center Pocket ........................................... 193
Certification Label .................................... 568
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 488
Charging System Indicator ................. 75, 549
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 146
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 68
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Larger Children ......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Using a Tether ........................................... 65 Childproof Door Locks
............................. 146
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 511
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 509
Client Service Information ....................... 577
Climate Control System ........................... 204
Changing the Mode................................ 207
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 210
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 508
Sensors ................................................... 211
Synchronized Mode ................................ 208
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 204
Clock ......................................................... 132
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 437
Coat Hooks ............................................... 199
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 437
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ....... 532, 567
Compass .................................................... 352
Console Compartment ............................. 192
Controls .................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 484
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 485
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 484
Overheating ............................................ 547
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 370
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 370
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 452
Cup Holders .............................................. 194
Customized Features ....................... 120, 292
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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 164
Dead Battery ............................................ 542
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 210
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 569
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 161
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 176
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 478
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 160
Door Mirrors ............................................. 177
Doors ........................................................ 133
Auto Door Locking.................................. 147
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 147
Door Open Indicator ................................. 33
Door Open Message ................................. 97
Keys........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 13, 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 142
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 498
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 355
Automatic Transmission .......................... 370
Braking ................................................... 429
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 370
Shifting Gear .................................. 371, 378
Starting the Engine ................................. 362 Driving Position Memory System
............. 173
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 486
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 20, 379
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 546
Shifting ................................................... 378
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 85
Elapsed Time ............................................. 118
Electric Parking Brake Indicator .................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 73, 552
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 551
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 418
Emergency ................................................ 560
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 572
Engine ....................................................... 568
Coolant ................................................... 484
Jump Starting .......................................... 542
Oil ........................................................... 477
Remote Engine Start ................................ 365
Starting ................................................... 362
Engine Coolant ......................................... 484
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 485 Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 484
Overheating ............................................ 547
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Engine Oil ................................................. 477
Adding .................................................... 480
Checking................................................. 478
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 470
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 477
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 157
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 79
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 511
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 177
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 508
Oil ........................................................... 481
Flat Tire ..................................................... 519
Floor Mats ................................................. 510
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 486
Brake ...................................................... 487
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 486
Engine Coolant ....................................... 484
Windshield Washer ................................. 487
Fog Lights ................................................. 164
Foot Brake ................................................ 432
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Index
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 89
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 89
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 74, 433
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 74, 433
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ...................... 88
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 550
Charging System............................... 75, 549
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 90, 91
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 33
ECON (Econ mode) ................................... 85
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 73
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 73, 552
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 79, 551
Fog Lights ................................................. 82
Gear Position ............................................ 75
High Beam ................................................ 82
Immobilizer System ................................... 83
Keyless Access System............................... 83
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 87, 412
Lights On .................................................. 82
Low Fuel ................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 74, 549
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 81, 425, 427
M (sequential mode) I ndicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection............................... 78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 550 Precision All-Wheel Steer
TM (P-AWS
®)
System..................................................... 85
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 35, 78
Security System Alarm ............................... 83
Shift Lever Position .................................... 75
SPORT (Sport mode) .................................. 85
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) .............................................. 89
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 79
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission System ............................ 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 82
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 80, 418
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 80, 419
Information ............................................... 565
Information Screen ................................... 223
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 118
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 171
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 388
Dynamic Mode Button ............................. 388
Interface Dial ............................................ 219
Interior Lights ........................................... 188
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 176
Internet Radio ........................................... 250
iPhone ............................................... 250, 276
iPod ................................................... 247, 276
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 535
Jump Starting ........................................... 542
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 142
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention.................................. 142
Number Tag ............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 146
Remote Transmitter ................................. 141
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 143, 365
Types and Functions ................................ 133
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 370
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) ..... 370
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 410
Language (HFL) ........................................ 318
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto .......................................... 289
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Index
Lights................................................. 161, 488
Automatic ............................................... 162
Bulb Replacement .................................... 488
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 164
Fog Lights ................................................ 164
High Beam Indicator .................................. 82
Interior .................................................... 188
Light Switches ......................................... 161
Lights On Indicator .................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................. 160
Load Limits ................................................ 359
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 147
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 146
From Inside .............................................. 144
From Outside ........................................... 136
Keys ........................................................ 133
Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 142
Low Battery Charge .................................. 549
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Lower Anchors ............................................ 61
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 567
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 359
Lumbar Support ........................................ 179M
Maintenance............................................. 465
Battery .................................................... 504
Brake Fluid .............................................. 487
Cleaning ................................................. 509
Climate Control System ........................... 508
Coolant ................................................... 484
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 469
Oil ........................................................... 478
Precautions ............................................. 466
Radiator .................................................. 485
Remote Transmitter ......................... 506, 507
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 488
Safety...................................................... 467
Service Items ........................................... 472
Tires ........................................................ 495
Transmission Fluid ................................... 486
Under the Hood .............................. 474, 475
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 550
Map Lights ................................................ 189
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 359
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 113
Mirrors ...................................................... 176
Adjusting ................................................ 176
Door ....................................................... 177
Exterior ................................................... 177
Interior Rearview ..................................... 176
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 514
Moonroof ................................................. 156
MP3 ................................................... 244, 252
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114Multi-View Rear Camera
......................... 457
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 568
O
Odometer................................................. 117
Oil (Engine) ...................................... 477, 567
Adding ................................................... 480
Checking ................................................ 478
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 470
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 549
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 477, 567
Viscosity.......................................... 477, 567
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 220
Open Source Licenses .............................. 291
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 562
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 476
Moonroof ............................................... 156
Power Windows...................................... 154
Trunk ...................................................... 148
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 157
Outside Temperature .............................. 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Overheating ............................................. 547
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Index
Flat Tire/Puncture .................................... 519
Noise When Braking ................................. 27
Overheating ............................................ 547
Premium Gasoline ........................... 460, 566
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 519, 532
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 25, 146
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 546
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
Trunk ........................................................ 148
Lid .......................................................... 148
Light Bulbs .............................................. 566
Main Switch............................................ 150
Open Message .......................................... 97
Unable to Open ...................................... 562
Turn Signals .............................................. 160
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 82
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 118
Two-way Keyless Access Remote .... 143, 365
U
Under-Floor Storage Area....................... 200
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 136
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 13, 144
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 276
USB Port .................................................... 215
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 136
V
Valet Mode............................................... 150
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 568
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ).................. 418
Off Button ............................................... 419
Off Indicator ...................................... 80, 419
System Indicator ................................ 80, 418
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 477, 567
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 418
W
Wallpaper................................................. 226
Warning and Information Messages ......... 92
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 549
Warning Labels ........................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 574
Watts ......................................................... 566
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 500
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 535
Window Washers ...................................... 168
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 487
Switch ..................................................... 168
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 154
Windshield
Cleaning .......................................... 510, 512
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 210
Washer Fluid ........................................... 487
Wiper Blades ........................................... 493 Wipers and Washers................................ 168
Winter Tires .............................................. 503
Snow Tires .............................................. 503
Tire Chains .............................................. 503
Wipers and Washers ................................. 168
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 493
Wireless Charger ...................................... 196
WMA ................................................. 244, 252
Worn Tires ................................................ 495
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