2022 ACURA TLX service indicator

uuIf the Battery Is Dead uJump Starting Procedure
608
Handling the Unexpected
5. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the GND terminal as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s jump start box + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.1If the Battery Is Dead
The vehicle stability assist
TM (VSA ®) system, vehicle
stability assistTM (VSA ®) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow, and safety support
indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the multi-information display when you
set the power mode to ON after reconnecting a
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
All models
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Put the transmission into
(N after starting
the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless
the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 374
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the pa rking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 627
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Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery) ................................... 567
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 613
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 564
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 184
Blind spot information System ................ 413
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 261
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 485
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 492
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 490
Brake Assist System ................................. 493
Fluid ........................................................ 549
Foot Brake ............................................... 489
Indicator ................................ 80, 81, 82, 615
Indicator (Red) ......................................... 617
Parking Brake .......................................... 485
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 159
Built-in Key ................................................ 121
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 550
Brake, Rear Turn Si gnal and Taillight/Rear
Side Marker Lights ................................. 551
Fog Lights ................................................ 550
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights.... 550
Headlights ............................................... 550
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 551 Puddle Lights........................................... 551
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 551
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 550
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 551
Bulb Specifications ................................... 632
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 508
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 369, 371
Certification Label .................................... 634
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 550
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 613
Child Safety ................................................. 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 134
Child Seat .................................................... 61
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants................................. 63
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 64
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 69
Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 63
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 65
Using a Tether ........................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 134
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 573
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 571
Client Service Information ....................... 644Climate Control System
........................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 199
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 200
Clock ......................................................... 118
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 420
Coat Hooks ............................................... 186
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 420
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ....... 596, 633
Console Compartment ............................. 183
Controls .................................................... 117
Coolant (Engine) .............................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................ 547
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 609
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 381
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 500
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customized Features ............................... 302
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 153
Dead Battery ............................................ 606
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 325
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Index
M
Maintenance..................................... 104, 521
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Battery..................................................... 564
Brake Fluid............................................... 549
Cleaning .................................................. 571
Climate Control System ........................... 570
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 525
Oil ........................................................... 537
Precautions .............................................. 522
Radiator................................................... 545
Remote Transmitter ......................... 568, 569
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 550
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items............................................ 528
Tires ........................................................ 555
Transmission Fluid.................................... 548
Under the Hood....................................... 532
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 614
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 371
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
Mirrors ....................................................... 165
Adjusting ................................................. 165
Door ........................................................ 166
Exterior .................................................... 166
Interior Rearview...................................... 165
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 576
Moonroof .................................................. 145
MP3 ............................................................ 258 MP3/WMA/AAC
........................................ 258
Multi-Information Display ......................... 98
Switching the Display .............................. 101
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 505
N
Navigation................................................ 103
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 634
O
Odometer................................................... 98
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 536, 633
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 612
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 536, 633
Viscosity .......................................... 536, 633
Open Source Licenses ............................... 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 629
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 534
Moonroof ............................................... 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142
Trunk ...................................................... 136
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 146
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99Overheating
............................................. 609
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 390
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ..................................................... 494
Parking Brake ........................................... 485
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 615
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ............................ 80, 81, 617
Parking Sensor System ............................. 496
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 150
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 261
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 380
Rain ........................................................ 380
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 581
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 484
Radiator .................................................... 545
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 238
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 242
Range ........................................................ 103
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