2019 Acura TLX towing

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 manual (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
Moonroof P. 157
Adjusting the Seats P. 180
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. 456 Surround View Camera System* P. 458
2 Maintenance P. 463
Before Performing Maintenance P. 464 Maintenance MinderTM P. 467
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 491
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 506
2Handling the Unexpected P. 515
Tools P. 516 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 517
Overheating P. 545 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 547
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 560
2 Information P. 563
Specifications P. 564 Identification Numbers P. 566
Emissions Testing P. 570 Warranty Coverages P. 572
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Contents
Child Safety P. 56Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69Safety Labels P. 70
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 149 Security System P. 152 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 158 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 189 Climate Control System P. 205
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. 428Parking Your Vehicle P. 445
Refueling P. 459 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 462
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 472 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 486
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 493 Battery P. 502 Remote Transmitter Care P. 504
Cleaning P. 507 Accessories and Modifications P. 512
Engine Does Not Start P. 537Jump Starting P. 540 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 544
Fuses P. 553 Emergency Towing P. 558 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 559
Refueling P. 561
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 567 Reporting Safety Defects P. 569
Authorized Manuals P. 574 Client Service Information P. 575
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 213
DrivingP. 355
MaintenanceP. 463
Handling the UnexpectedP. 515
InformationP. 563
IndexP. 577
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P515)
Flat Tire (P517)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P547)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Vehicles with tire repair kit
Vehicles with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P537)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P553)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P545)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P558)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Transmission
System Indicator
●The indicated current gear selection
blinks if there is a problem with the
transmission system.●Avoid sudden start and acceleration, and
stop in a safe place immediately.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●All the gear positions may light for
several seconds, and go off.●When all the gear positions light,
immediately stop your vehicle in a safe
place.
●Indicators go off if there is no problem.
However, even if they go off, take your
vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if there
is a problem with the transmission
system, and the vehicle no longer
moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place.
2Emergency Towing P. 558●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●The indicated current gear selection
or all the gear positions blink if you
cannot select
(P due to the
transmission system failure.
●The engine can be activated as a temporary
measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator
Blinks along with the Warning
Message P. 552
●Set the parking brake when parking.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
Models with electronic gear selector
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 356
Towing a Trailer ................................ 361
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 362
Precautions While Driving................. 369
Automatic Transmission
*................. 370
Dual Clutch Transmission*............... 370
Shifting ............................................ 371
Shifting ............................................ 378
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 382
Integrated Dynamics System............. 387
Models with electronic gear selector
Models with shift lever
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 388
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 390
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ... 404Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 409Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 417
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 419
Precision All-Wheel SteerTM (P-AWS ®)
System*......................................... 419
Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*.... 420
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 423 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist.......................... 424
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Expl anation ........... 426
Braking .............................................. 428
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 445
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 456
Surround View Camera System*..... 458
Refueling ........................................... 459
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 462
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label atta ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 564
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 564
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 361
Load Limits Example
Example1 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2 Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 558
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