2022 ACURA TLX homelink

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.acura.com
(U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada). If you are the firs t registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.acura.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.
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 ma nual (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. 31
For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 97
2Controls P. 117
Clock P. 118 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 120
Windows P. 142 Moonroof P. 145
Seats P. 168 Interior Convenience Items P. 180
2Features P. 203
Audio System P. 204 Audio System Basic Operation P. 210
Customized Features P. 302 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 326
2 Driving P. 367
Before Driving P. 368 Towing a Trailer P. 373
Parking Your Vehicle P. 494 Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 505
Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 519
2 Maintenance P. 521
Before Performing Maintenance P. 522 Maintenance MinderTM P. 525
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 552
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 570
2Handling the Unexpected P. 579
Tools P. 580 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 581
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 612 Fuses P. 620
If You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 629
2Information P. 631
Specifications P. 632 Identification Numbers P. 634
Emissions Testing P. 637 Warranty Coverages P. 640
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 204
USB Ports ......................................... 205
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 206
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 207
Audio Remote Controls .................... 208
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 210
True Touchpad Interface .................. 211
Audio/Information Screen ................ 214
System Updates ............................... 227
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 233
Display Setup ................................... 234 Voice Control Operation .................. 235
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 238
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 242
Playing an iPod ................................ 255
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 258
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 261
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 264
AT&T Hotspot .................................. 266
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 267
Apple CarPlay .................................. 268
Android Auto................................... 272
Audio Error Messages ...................... 276 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 279
Customized Features ........................ 302
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 326
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 329
AcuraLink® ........................................ 358
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Features
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
The HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver can be pr ogrammed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home , such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that came wi th your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contac t the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure th at people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s path.
■Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Before programming HomeLi nk to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system , such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
NOTE:
Some LED lightbulbs instal led in the garage door
opener can interfere with th e training and consistent
operation of your HomeLink device. Please consider
use of Low RF interference bulbs in your garage door
opener.
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Continued
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to er ase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the I and III HomeLink
buttons for about 10 seconds, until the
green indicator blinks. Release the buttons,
and proceed to step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instructions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
III HomeLink Button
Indicator I HomeLink Button
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Features
■Programming a Button1Training HomeLink
Reprogramming a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
Erasing Button Memory
To erase programming from the buttons, press and hold
the two outside HomeLink buttons until the HomeLink
indicator changes from
orange to rapidly flashing green.
This should take about 10 seconds. You should erase all
programming before selling the vehicle.
Operating
To operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLink button. Activati on will now occur for the
trained device.
Questions
For questions or comments, visit
www.HomeLink.com , www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex , or by calling the HomeLink Hotline
(North America only) at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.
2.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until
the HomeLink indi
cator begins to slowly flash
orange . This should take about 20 seconds.
Release the HomeLink button and position the
remote transmitter you wish to link 1 - 3 inches
(3 - 8 cm) from the Home Link button you want to
program, then follow steps 3 - 6 under
“programming a button.”
Training
CompleteHomeLink LED is
continuously on green .
YES
YES
1.Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink® button you want to program.
3b.Canadian Garage Door Opener
A. Press and release the HomeLink
button. Press, hold and release the
button on the remote every 2 secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED)
change from slowly flashing orange to
rapidly flashing or continuously on
green ? The process should take less
than 60 seconds.
NO
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink butt on. Is the HomeLink indicator (LED) slowly
flashing orange ?
NO
3a.Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does HomeLink indicator
(LED) change from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green or
continuously on green? The process
should take less than 60 seconds.
5. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
HomeLink indicator rapidly flashes
green .
5a.The remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on th e remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).6. Press and hold the HomeLink button
again.
The remote-controll ed device should
operate.
Training Complete
5b.Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2
secs.
4.Press and hold the programmed HomeLink
button for about a second. Does the device
(garage door opener) work?
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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 620
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 626
Locations ................................................. 620
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 518
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Information ............................................. 515
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 103
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Refueling ................................................. 515
Gauges ......................................................... 97
Glass (care) ........................................ 572, 574
Glove Box .................................................. 182
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 579
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 329
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 340
Automatic Transferring ............................ 339
Displaying Messages ................................ 352
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 341
HFL Buttons ............................................. 329
HFL Menus .............................................. 333
HFL Status Display.................................... 331
In Case of Emergency .............................. 362
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 332 Making a Call .......................................... 342
Options During a Call .............................. 346
Phone Setup............................................ 335
Receiving a Call ....................................... 345
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 350
Ringtone ................................................. 339
Selecting a Phone .................................... 351
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 349
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM................................................ 241
Head Restraints ........................................ 174
Headlights ................................................. 150
Aiming .................................................... 550
Auto High-Beam System.......................... 154
Automatic Operation............................... 151
Dimming ......................................... 150, 153
Operating................................................ 150
Head-Up Display ....................................... 112
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 196
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 194, 195
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 329
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 379
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 326
Honda App License Agreement .............. 282
I
Identification Numbers............................ 634
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number .............................................. 634
Illumination Control ................................ 159
Immobilizer System .................................. 139
Indicator ................................................... 91
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ............................. 93
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green) .................... 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 88
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 90
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 85
Auto Idle Stop OFF .................................... 85
Auto Idle Stop Suspend............................. 86
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 85
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 82, 490
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 82, 490
Charging System............................... 83, 613
Cruise Mode Indicator (White/Green) ........ 94
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 35
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 88, 616
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 612
Fog Light .................................................. 90
High Beam ................................................ 90
Immobilizer System ................................... 91
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