2022 ACURA TLX tow

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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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
Wipers and Washers
(P157)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models without automatic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
(-: Low Sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P164)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P133)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
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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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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
40
Safe Driving
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as
possible across your hips, then pull up on
the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part
fits snugly. Th is lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt
rests across the center of your chest and
over your shoulder. Th is spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter
occupants. 1.Move the anchor up and down while
holding the release button.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over
your shoulder.1Fastening a Seat Belt
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button and
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly
stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing
door.
3WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned be fore driving.Lap belt
as low as
possible
■Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four
levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height
one level at a time.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder
anchor position is secure.
Push
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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe Driving
■When front airbags should not deploy
Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrape s, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move toward the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airb ags have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move toward the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any si gnificant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: In a rollover, your best form of protection is a seat belt or, if your vehicle
is equipped with a rollover sensor, both a se at belt and a side curtain airbag. Front
airbags, however, are not designed to deploy in a rollover as they would provide
little if any protection.
■When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might caus e one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in th e vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
■When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
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uuAirbags uSide Airbags
Safe Driving
■When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side
of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there
may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.
■When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe
It is possible for a side airbag not to deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was toward the
far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed
most of the crash energy. In either case , the side airbag would not have been
needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Transmission
System Indicator
•The current gear selection blinks if the
transmission system has a problem.•Blinks while driving - Performance may be
reduced. Avoid sudden starts and acceleration and
have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
you cannot put the transmission into
(R due
to a transmission system failure.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a problem and
the performance of the vehicle is reduced.
•Avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration and high
speed, and have your vehi cle checked by a dealer
immediately.
• The indicated current gear selection blinks if
the transmission system has a problem and
the paddle shifters cannot be used.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
•The current gear position or all the gear
positions blink if there is a problem with the
transmission and the vehicle is no longer
able to run.•Immediately park your car in a safe place.
2 Emergency Towing P. 627
•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
•The current gear position or all the gear
positions blink if there is a problem with the
transmission and it is not possible to select
(P.
•Depending on the circumstances, you can set the
power mode to ON as an emergency measure.
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message P. 619
•While the vehicle is stopped, apply the parking
brake.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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