2020 Acura TLX engine

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Quick Reference Guide
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Dual Clutch Transmission* (P378)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. The sequential
shift mode can be used.
Sequential Shift Mode (P381)
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.
When the shift lever is in (D● The transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system
detects that the vehicle is cruising.
When the shift lever is in (D
with Sport+ mode
● Holds the selected gear, and the
M indicator comes on, when the
Sport+ mode is on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument panel.
M
Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Lever
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
Selected Gear Number
Dynamic Mode
Button
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P419)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off
(P440)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
● The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
(P425, 553)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.
Refueling (P460)
aPress the fuel fill
door release button.
bAfter refueling, wait
for about five
seconds before
removing the filler
nozzle.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L)
Wait for five seconds
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P465)
Under the Hood (P474)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can
release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P488)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P493)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P495)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P517)
Flat Tire (P519)
● 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
(P549)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Models with tire repair kit
Models with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P539)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P555)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P547)
● 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 (P560)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P435)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Canadian models
Models with shift lever
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Quick Reference Guide
Unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 91 or higher is
recommended.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or lower on
this vehicle?Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on when the automatic brake
hold system is on.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 433
Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on when the automatic brake
hold is activated.2Automatic Brake Hold P. 433—
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 549
U.S.
Canada
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