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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also, check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 371
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 132
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Seats P. 168
2 Adjusting the Head Restraint Positions P. 174
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 164
2 Mirrors P. 165
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
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 ha ve the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
Cross Traffic Monitor*
Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts
you if a vehicle approaching fro m a rear corner is detected.
The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.1 Cross Traffic Monitor*
3CAUTION
Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all
approaching vehicles and may not detect
an approaching vehicle at all.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
back up the vehicle before doing so may
result in a collision.
Do not solely rely on the system when
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle
before reversing.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Surround View Camera System*
Is a four camera system that views areas commonly known as “blind spots” from
different angles, then displa ys the images on the audio/information screen. This
system can be used to:
• Check for obstacles wh en you are moving in
(R.
2Using the Surround View Camera System P. 511
•Check the right and left sides of the vehi cle while crossing at intersections with
poor visibility (obstructed view, etc.).
2 Checking from the front wide view at intersections P. 513
•Check for obstacles in front of the vehicle when parking or maneuvering in
confined areas.
2 Checking the sides of your vehicle P. 513
1Surround View Camera System*
3WARNING
Failure to visually assess the area around
the vehicle (directly or by use of the
mirrors) may result in a crash causing
serious injury or death.
The areas shown in the surround view
camera system display are limited. The
display may not show all pedestrians or
other objects around your vehicle.
Do not solely rely only on the surround
view camera system display to assess
whether it is safe to move your vehicle.
3WARNING
Failure to pay proper attention to your
surroundings while driving may result in a
crash causing serious injury or death.
To help mitigate the ch ances of a collision,
only look at the surround view camera
system display when it is safe to do so.
* Not available on all models
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uuSurround View Camera System*uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
Driving
■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the gear position is
changed to
(R.
■Using the Surround View Camera System1 Using the Surround View Camera System
The ground view can be displayed even with the door
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and
blind spot change.
Folded
Not folded
Rear Wide View Rear Ground View
When the
steering wheel
is turned more
than 90
degrees.
The projection lines
appear approx. 10
inches (25 cm) outside
the vehicle body.
Blind spots
Press the CAMERA
button.
Approximate distances
the guidelines indicate
Approximate distances the
projection lines indicate 39 inches
(1 m)
20 inches
(50 cm)
5.9 – 9.8 feet
(1.8 – 3 m)
Ground View Icon
Click the ground
view icon.
1 Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
When changing the gear position from/to
(R, you
may experience a delay in switching between the
audio/information screen and a rear view image.
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uuSurround View Camera System*uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
Driving
■Checking from the front wide view at intersections
The front wide view screen is useful when you need to check for vehicles crossing
from either direction at an inte rsection with poor visibility.
■Checking the sides of your vehicle
The side view screens are co nvenient when you pull over at a curb or tollbooth, or
slowly pass by oncoming vehicles on a narrow road.
1 Checking from the front wide view at intersections
The front wide view image is a wide-angled view. The
displayed image will be larg ely distorted, and objects
may appear closer or more distant than they actually
are.
The angle provided
by the front wide
view screen is 180
degrees. Front Wide View Screen
When the vehicle speed is below 12 mph (20 km/h),
press the CAMERA button and touch the ground
view icon. Ground View Icon
1
Checking the sides of your vehicle
When the door mirrors are folded, the side views
cannot be displayed.
12 inches
(30 cm) Approximate distance
the projection lines
indicate is 12 inches
(30 cm) from the
vehicle.
Side Views
The images from the side cameras.
12 inches
(30 cm)
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uuCleaning uExterior Care
Continued
Maintenance
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body afte r you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you
find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more fr equently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
• If driving in conditions that cause buildup of mud, snow, ice or other debris on the
left side inner fender vent.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic intermittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water direct ly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
■Washing the Vehicle
■Using an Automated Car Wash
■Using High Pressure Cleaners
1 Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the fuel fill door directly. A
high-pressure spray ma y cause it to open.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It ca n cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position.
2 Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber P. 552
Air Intake Vents
1Using an Automated Car Wash
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a c onveyor, make sure the
transmission in
( N position.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in
(N
position [car wash mode] P. 387
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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
■ Air Conditioning
ModelTLX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Refrigerant TypeHFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 17.8 – 19.6 oz (505 – 555 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 14(POE)
Quantity 4.27 – 5.19 cu-in (70 – 85 cm3)
■
Engine Specifications
*1: 2.0 L engine models
*2: 3.0 L engine models
■Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Displacement121.76 cu-in (1,996 cm3)*1
182.82 cu-in (2,997 cm3)*2
Spark Plugs NGK DILKAR8P8SY
TypeUnleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.9 US gal (60 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 5.8 US qt (5.5 L)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LED
Headlights (High Beam) LED
Fog Lights*LED
Front Turn Signal Lights LED
Parking/Daytime Running LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake Lights LED
Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker LightsLED
Brake/Taillights LED
Back-Up LightsLED
Rear Turn Signal Lights LED
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Puddle Lights*LED
Interior Lights Front and Rear Map Lights LED
Front and Rear Ambient Lights LED
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4 W
Console Compartment Light LED
Glove Box Light 1.4 W
Door Inner Handle Lights LED
Trunk Light 5 W
Foot Lights
*LED
* Not available on all models
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