2019 Acura TLX remote control

463
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 464
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 465Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 466
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 467
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 472Opening the Hood ........................... 474
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 475
Oil Check ......................................... 476
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 478
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter .. 479
Engine Coolant ................................ 482
Transmission Fluid ............................ 484
Brake Fluid ....................................... 485
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 485
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 486
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 491
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 493
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 494Tire Labeling .................................... 494DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 496Wear Indicators................................ 498 Tire Service Life ................................ 498
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 499
Tire Rotation .................................... 500
Winter Tires ..................................... 501
Battery ............................................... 502
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 504
Climate Control System Maintenance.... 506Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 507
Exterior Care.................................... 509
Accessories and Modifications................ 512
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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1.Remove the built-in key.
2. Remove the upper half of the cover by
carefully prying on the edge with a coin.
u Remove carefully to avoid losing the
buttons.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the keyle ss access remote.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
Models without remote control engine start system1 Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
3WARNING
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
The battery that powers the remote
transmitter can cause severe internal burns
and can even lead to death if swallowed.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If you suspect that a child has swallowed
the battery, seek medical attention
immediately.
Battery type: CR2032
Battery
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uuRemote Transmitter Care uReplacing the Button Battery
Maintenance
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Remove the built-in key.
u As a convenience, lightly place masking
tape over the remote buttons to hold
them in place.
2. Remove the upper half by carefully prying
on the edge with a coin.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the transmitter.
3. Press down on the center of the assembly
and remove the battery.
u When removing the button battery, be
careful not to touch parts around it.
4. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
Models with remote control engine start system1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
The Remote transmitter is equipped with two
batteries: A standard replaceable CR2032 coin
button battery and an in tegral non-replaceable
rechargeable battery. To prevent permanent damage
to the rechargeable battery, replace the CR2032
battery every three to four years.
Models with remote control engine start system
Battery type: CR2032
Battery
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Index
577
Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 244, 252
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 434
Accessories and Modifications ................ 512
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 196
AcuraWatch
TM............................................ 22
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ................................. 390
Additives Coolant .................................................. 482
Engine Oil ............................................... 475
Washer ................................................... 485
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 475
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 188
Front Seats.............................................. 180
Head Restraints ....................................... 183
Mirrors.................................................... 177
Steering Wheel ....................................... 176
Temperature ........................................... 117
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 419
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 205
Changing the Mode................................ 208
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 211
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 506
Sensors ................................................... 212
Synchronized Mode ................................ 209
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 205
Air Pressure ...................................... 494, 565 Airbags
........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 53, 79
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 54
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 230
Ambient Light Off Switch ........................ 191
Android Auto ............................................ 262
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 434
Indicator .................................................... 79
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 258
Armrest ..................................................... 188
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 217
Audio System ............................................ 214
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 228
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 216
Error Messages ........................................ 267
General Information ................................ 274
Internet Radio .......................................... 250
iPhone ............................................. 250, 276
iPod ......................................................... 247
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 244, 252
Reactivating ............................................. 216
Recommended CDs ................................. 275
Recommended Devices ............................ 276 Remote Controls ..................................... 217
Security Code .......................................... 216
Theft Protection ...................................... 216
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 276
USB Port.................................................. 215
Authorized Manuals ................................ 574
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 148
Customize ....................................... 126, 304
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 166
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 382
OFF Button .............................................. 383
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 89
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 89
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 432
Indicator............................................ 74, 432
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator............................................ 74, 432
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 179
Automatic Lighting .................................. 163
Automatic Transmission ........................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Button ................ 18, 372
Shifting ................................................... 371
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 216
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 117
Average Speed ......................................... 118
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Index
Customized Features....................... 120, 292
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 165
Dead Battery ............................................ 540
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 211
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 567
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 162
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 476
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 161
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ........................................................ 133
Auto Door Locking.................................. 148
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 148
Door Open Indicator ................................. 33
Door Open Message ................................. 97
Keys........................................................ 133
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 13, 145
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 136
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 496
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 355
Automatic Transmission .......................... 370
Braking ................................................... 428 Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Shifting Gear ................................... 371, 378
Starting the Engine .................................. 362
Driving Position Memory System ............. 174
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 370
Creeping ................................................. 370
Fluid ........................................................ 484
Kickdown ................................................ 370
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 20, 379
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 544
Shifting ................................................... 378
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 506
E
ECON (Econ mode) Indicator ..................... 85
Elapsed Time ............................................. 118
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 73, 550
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 79, 549
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 417
Emergency ................................................ 558
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 570
Engine ....................................................... 566
Coolant ................................................... 482
Jump Starting .......................................... 540
Oil ........................................................... 475
Remote Engine Start ................................ 365 Starting ................................................... 362
Engine Coolant ......................................... 482
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 483
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 482
Overheating ............................................ 545
Temperature Gauge ................................ 113
Engine Oil ................................................. 475
Adding .................................................... 478
Checking................................................. 476
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 475
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 158
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ........ 79
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 509
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 178
F
Features.................................................... 213
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 506
Oil ........................................................... 479
Flat Tire ..................................................... 517
Floor Mats ................................................. 508
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Index
Illumination Control................................ 172
Immobilizer System .................................. 152
Indicator ................................................... 83
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ..... 85, 86, 390
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 79
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 89
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 89
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 74, 432
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 74, 432
Blind spot information (BSI) ....................... 88
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Brake System (Red) ........................... 72, 548
Charging System............................... 75, 547
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 90, 91
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 33
ECON (Econ mode) ................................... 85
Electric Parking Brake ................................ 73
Electric Parking Brake System ............ 73, 550
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ............................................ 79, 549
Fog Lights ................................................. 82
Gear Position ............................................ 75
High Beam ................................................ 82
Immobilizer System ................................... 83
Keyless Access System............................... 83
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 87, 411
Lights On .................................................. 82 Low Fuel .................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 74, 547
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 81, 424, 426
M (sequential mode)
Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection ............................... 78
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 548
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® ) .............................................. 88
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 79
System Message ........................................ 81
Transmission System ............................ 76, 77
Turn Signal ................................................ 82
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System............................................. 80, 417
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 80, 418
Information ............................................... 563
Information Screen ................................... 223
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 118
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control ................................... 172
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 387
Dynamic Mode Button ............................. 387
Interface Dial ............................................ 219
Interior Lights ........................................... 189 Interior Rearview Mirror
.......................... 177
Internet Radio .......................................... 250
iPhone ............................................... 250, 276
iPod ................................................... 247, 276
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 533
Jump Starting ........................................... 540
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 135
Keyless Access System .............................. 136
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 143
Keys ........................................................... 133
Lockout Prevention.................................. 143
Number Tag ............................................ 135
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 147
Remote Transmitter ................................. 141
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 144, 365
Types and Functions ................................ 133
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 370
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) ..... 370
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 409
Language (HFL) ........................................ 318
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 61
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto .......................................... 289
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Index
Lights................................................. 162, 486
Automatic ............................................... 163
Bulb Replacement .................................... 486
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 165
Fog Lights ................................................ 165
High Beam Indicator .................................. 82
Interior .................................................... 189
Light Switches ......................................... 162
Lights On Indicator .................................... 82
Turn Signals ............................................. 161
Load Limits ................................................ 359
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 133
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 148
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 147
From Inside .............................................. 145
From Outside ........................................... 136
Keys ........................................................ 133
Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
Low Battery Charge .................................. 547
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 78
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 135
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Lower Anchors ............................................ 61
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 565
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 359
Lumbar Support ........................................ 180M
Maintenance............................................. 463
Battery .................................................... 502
Brake Fluid .............................................. 485
Cleaning ................................................. 507
Climate Control System ........................... 506
Coolant ................................................... 482
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 467
Oil ........................................................... 476
Precautions ............................................. 464
Radiator .................................................. 483
Remote Transmitter ......................... 504, 505
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 486
Safety...................................................... 465
Service Items ........................................... 470
Tires ........................................................ 493
Transmission Fluid ................................... 484
Under the Hood .............................. 472, 473
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 75, 548
Map Lights ................................................ 190
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 359
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 113
Mirrors ...................................................... 177
Adjusting ................................................ 177
Door ....................................................... 178
Exterior ................................................... 178
Interior Rearview ..................................... 177
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 512
Moonroof ................................................. 157
MP3 ................................................... 244, 252
Multi-Information Display ....................... 114Multi-View Rear Camera
......................... 456
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 566
O
Odometer................................................. 117
Oil (Engine) ...................................... 475, 565
Adding ................................................... 478
Checking ................................................ 476
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 468
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 74, 547
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 475, 565
Viscosity.......................................... 475, 565
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 220
Open Source Licenses .............................. 291
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 560
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 474
Moonroof ............................................... 157
Power Windows...................................... 155
Trunk ...................................................... 149
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 158
Outside Temperature .............................. 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Overheating ............................................. 545
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