2023 ACURA TLX audio

uuBattery uChecking the Battery
566
Maintenance
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled.
2 Reactivating the audio system P. 207
•The clock resets.
2 Clock P. 118
•The immobilizer system needs to be reset.
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 91
1Battery
The battery installed in this vehicle is specifically
designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop. Using a
battery other than this spec ified type may shorten the
battery life, and prevent Auto Idle Stop from
activating. If you need to replace the battery, make
sure to select the specified type and size. Ask a dealer
for more details.
Canadian models only
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571Continued
Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.
■Cleaning Seat Belts
1Interior Care
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle. Electrical
devices and systems may ma lfunction if liquids are
splashed on them.
Do not use silicone based sp rays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches. Doing so may
cause the items to malfunction or cause a fire inside
the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on
electrical devices, consult a dealer.
Depending on their compos ition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-ba sed parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.
After using chemicals, make su re to gently wipe them
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.
Opening
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608
Handling the Unexpected
If the Battery Is Dead
Jump Starting Procedure
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Open the cover of the Jump start box.1If the Battery Is Dead
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
You cannot use the terminal s to jump start another
vehicle or to charge the 12-volt battery.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Cover
2.0 L engine models
3.0 L engine models
Cover
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Index
647
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 492
Accessories and Modifications ................ 578
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 189
Acura Integrated Dynamics System ........ 390
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................ 391
AcuraLink® .............................................. 358
AcuraWatch
TM.................................... 23, 415
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ............................ 93, 430
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Additives Coolant .......................................... 544, 546
Engine Oil ............................................... 536
Washer ................................................... 549
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 536
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 179
Front Seats.............................................. 168
Head Restraints ....................................... 174
Mirrors.................................................... 165
Steering Wheel ....................................... 164
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 406
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 199
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 200
Air Pressure ...................................... 556, 635 Airbags
........................................................ 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag Care ............................................... 60
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator .............................................. 57, 88
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 58
Sensors ...................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 238
Android Auto
TM........................................ 272
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 492
Indicator .................................................... 88
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 268
Armrest ..................................................... 179
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 266
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 208
Audio System ............................................ 204
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 233
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 214
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 206
Display Setup ........................................... 234
Error Messages ........................................ 276
General Information ................................ 279
Home Screen ........................................... 218
How to Update Wirelessly ........................ 227
How to Update with a USB Device ........... 231
How to use Siri Eyes Free ......................... 267
iPod ......................................................... 255 Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 234
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 258
Reactivating ............................................ 207
Remote Controls ..................................... 208
Security Code .......................................... 207
Status Area ............................................. 223
System Updates....................................... 227
Theft Protection ...................................... 207
True Touchpad Interface.......................... 211
USB Flash Drives .............................. 258, 281
USB Ports ................................................ 205
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 214
Authorized Manuals ................................ 645
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 135
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 154
Indicator.................................................... 90
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 397
OFF Button .............................................. 399
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 489
Indicator............................................ 82, 489
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 167
Automatic Lighting .................................. 151
Automatic Transmission ........................... 380
Creeping ................................................. 380
Kickdown ................................................ 380
Operating the Shift Button ................ 20, 383
Shifting ................................................... 381
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 206
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 103
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648
Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery) ................................... 567
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 615
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 608
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 564
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 184
Blind Spot Information System ................ 412
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 261
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 484
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 492
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 489
Brake Assist System ................................. 493
Fluid ........................................................ 549
Foot Brake ............................................... 488
Indicator ................................ 80, 81, 82, 617
Indicator (Red) ......................................... 619
Parking Brake .......................................... 484
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 159
Built-in Key ................................................ 121
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 550
Brake, Rear Turn Signal and Chicane
TM
Taillight/Rear Side Ma rker Lights ............ 551
Chicane
TM Taillights and Ba ck-Up Lights ... 551
Fog Lights ................................................ 550
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Chicane
TM
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
Bulb Specifications ................................... 634
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 508
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 369, 371
Certification Label .................................... 636
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 550
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 615
Chicane
TM Daytime Running Lights ......... 153
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 ............................... 574 Cleaning the Interior
............................... 571
Client Service Information ....................... 646
Climate 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) ................................................ 419
Coat Hooks ............................................... 186
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 419
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ....... 598, 635
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 ............................................ 611
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 380
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 500
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customized Features ............................... 302
D
Dead Battery............................................ 608
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 325
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652
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, 616
Map Lights ................................................ 181
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 371
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 97
Mirrors ....................................................... 165
Adjusting ................................................. 165
Door ........................................................ 166
Exterior .................................................... 166
Interior Rearview...................................... 165
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 578
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) .......................... 636
O
Odometer................................................... 98
Oil (Engine) ....................................... 536, 635
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 614
Recommended Engine Oil ............... 536, 635
Viscosity .......................................... 536, 635
Open Source Licenses ............................... 296
Opening Trunk ...................................................... 631
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 534
Moonroof ............................................... 145
Power Windows ...................................... 142
Trunk ...................................................... 136
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 146
Outside Temperature Display .................... 99Overheating
............................................. 611
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ......... 389
Panic Mode ............................................... 141
Parking ..................................................... 494
Parking Brake ........................................... 484
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 617
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 82
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) ............................ 80, 81, 619
Parking Sensor System ............................. 496
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 58
Passing Indicators ..................................... 150
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 261
Power Windows ....................................... 142
Precautions While Driving ....................... 379
Rain ........................................................ 379
Pregnant Women ....................................... 41
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 583
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 483
Radiator .................................................... 545
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 238
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 242
Range ........................................................ 103
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