2018 Acura TLX key

546
Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P
position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless
access remote.
3. Pull up the bottom edge of the cover with
your finger, then remove it.
4. Insert the key into the sh ift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key, press the shift lever
release button, and place the shift lever into
(N.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Models with shift lever
Cover
Release Button
Shift Lock Release Slot
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557
uuFuses uFuse Locations
Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
Type A
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1A/C7.5 A
2DRL7.5 A
3ST Motor(7.5 A)
4−−
5Meter*17.5 AAuto Dimming Mirror*2
6SRS(7.5 A)
7Option7.5 A
8MISS SOL*3(15 A)
9Fuel Pump20 A
10ABS/VSA*1(7.5 A)Smart*2
11Spare Fuse30 A
12Wiper7.5 A
13ACG15 A
14Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)20 A
15Driver’s Power Seat Reclining20 A
16Moonroof20 A
17AVS/Seat Heaters20 A
18−−
19Passenger’s Side Door Unlock10 A
20Driver’s Side Rear Door
Unlock10 A
21Driver’s Side Door Lock(10 A)
22Passenger’s Side Door Lock10 A
23Driver’s Side Door Unlock(10 A)
24SRS10 A
25Instrument Panel Lights7.5 A
26ACC Key Lock7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
*1:2WD models
*2:AWD models
*3:4-cylinder models
27Parking Lights7.5 A
28Lumbar Support10 A
29Right DRL7.5 A
30Washer20 A
31SMART10 A
32Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
33Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
34Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
35Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
36Driver’s Power Seat Sliding20 A
37ACCESSORY7.5 A
38−−
39Left DRL7.5 A
40Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)20 A
41Rear Driver’s Side Door Lock10 A
42Door Lock20 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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562
Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Open the Trunk
If you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure:1.Remove the cover.
2. Insert the key into the cylinder and turn the
key to the right.
u The trunk unlocks and opens.
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Trunk1When You Cannot Open the Trunk
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Push
Key
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569Continued
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.
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*
Wireless charger*
* Not available on all models
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581
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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587
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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