2022 ACURA TLX battery

Contents
Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 136 Security System P. 139
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 146 Mirrors P. 165
Climate Control System P. 197
Audio Error Messages P. 276 General Information on the Audio System P. 279
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 329 AcuraLink ® P. 358
When Driving P. 374 AcuraWatchTM P. 416Braking P. 485
Surround View Camera System* P. 507 Refueling P. 515 Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions P. 518
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 532 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 550
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555 Battery P. 564 Remote Transmitter Care P. 568
Cleaning P. 571 Accessories and Modifications P. 576
Engine Does Not Start P. 603If the Battery Is Dead P. 606Overheating P. 609
Emergency Towing P. 627 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 628
Refueling P. 630
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 635 Reporting Safety Defects P. 636
Authorized Manuals P. 643 Client Service Information P. 644
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 31
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 117
FeaturesP. 203
DrivingP. 367
MaintenanceP. 521
Handling the UnexpectedP. 579
InformationP. 631
IndexP. 645
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P579)
Flat Tire (P581)
●
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
(P612)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner\bT
NBOVBM.
Models with tire repair kit
Models with optional spare tire
Engine Won’t Start (P603)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P620)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P609)
●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 (P627)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•After you have set the power mode to ON,
the vehicle performs system checks.
However, if the readiness codes have not
been set by that time, this indicator will blink
five times and then go off.•Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 637
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On
or Blinks P. 614
Charging System
Indicator
•Comes on when there is a problem with the
charging system.•Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer
immediately.
2 Checking the Battery P. 564
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 613
Shift Position
Indicator• Indicates the current gear selection.
2 Shifting P. 382
M (sequential
mode) Indicator/
Gear Selection
Indicator• Comes on when the sequential mode is
applied.
2 Sequential Mode P. 389
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
●Comes on while Auto Idle Stop is temporarily
suspended in the following situations.—
-Brake pedal is not fully pressed●Depress the brake pedal firmly.
-The transmission is in a position other than
(D
2Auto Idle Stop P. 398-System charging is prioritized
-Climate control system is prioritized
-Engine coolant temperature is not in
operating range
-The Integrated Dynamics System mode is in
SPORT, SPORT+* or INDIVIDUAL mode
(when the Auto Idle Stop setting is set to
Disable ).2Auto Idle Stop P. 398
2 Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 396
-The battery temperature is too low.
- Auto Idle Stop does not activate for some
reason.
2 Auto Idle Stop P. 398
—
●If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop OFF
button, you can select whether to display the status
messages or not.
* Not available on all models
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.—
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
brake assist system, VSA ® system or hill start
assist system.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 405
●Comes on if the VSA® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA ®)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on when you partially disable VSA ®.2VSA ® On and Off P. 406
●Comes on if the VSA® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
●Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes low.●Comes on while driving - Stop in a safe place,
check tire pressures, and inflate the tire(s) if
necessary.
●Blinks for about one minute, and then stays
on if there is a problem with the TPMS with
Tire Fill Assist, or when a compact spare tire
is temporarily installed.●Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. If th e vehicle is fitted with a
compact spare tire, get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as
you can.
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(Amber)
●Comes on if there is a problem with ACC
with Low Speed Follow.●Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Indicator may come on temporarily when the
Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.
●ACC with Low Speed Follow has been
automatically canceled.
●Make sure the total load is within the Maximum
Load Limit.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 371●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Comes on if the ACC is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
with Low Speed
Follow Indicator
(White/Green)●Lights up in white when you press the
button.
●Lights up in green when you press the
RES/+ button or SET/- button.2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow P. 431
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(Amber)●Comes on if there is a problem with the
LKAS.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green)●Lights up in white when you press the LKAS
button.
●Lights up in green when the LKAS is in
operation.2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 450
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Cruise Mode
Indicator (White/
Green)●Lights up in white when you change to
cruise mode.
●Lights up in green when you have set a
speed for cruise control.
2 To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to
Cruise Control P. 446
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on if there is a problem with RDM,
CMBSTM, or blind spot information system*.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Indicator may come on temporarily when the
Maximum Load Limi t is exceeded.●Make sure the total load is within the Maximum
Load Limit.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 371●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Comes on if the RDM and CMBSTM are
deactivated temporarily after the battery has
been disconnected and then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, fuel fill door
and to open the trunk.1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 139
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 376
Models with two-way keyless remote
Models without two-way keyless
remote
Models with two-way keyless
remote
* Not available on all models
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