Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 2

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Release Button

Depress the brake pedal and press the 
release button to move out of 

(

P.

Move the shift lever without pressing 
the release button.

Press the release button to move the 
shift lever.

Dual Clutch Transmission

*

 

(P378)

● Shift to 

(

P and depress the brake pedal when starting the 

engine.

Shifting

Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse
Used when reversing.

Neutral
Transmission is not locked.

Drive
Normal driving. The sequential 
shift mode can be used.

Paddle Shifters 

(P381)

Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual 
transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.

When the shift lever is in 

(

D

● The transmission will shift back to 

automatic mode once the system 
detects that the vehicle is cruising.

When the shift lever is in 

(

D

 

with Sport+ mode

● Holds the selected gear, and the 

M indicator comes on, when the 
Sport+ mode is on.

● The selected gear position is 

shown in the instrument panel.

M Indicator

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Shift Lever

Shift Down 

(

- 

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up 

(

+ 

Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear Number

Dynamic Mode 
Button

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VSA® On and Off 

(P418)

● The Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) system 

helps stabilize the vehicle during 
cornering, and helps maintain traction 
while accelerating on loose or slippery 
road surfaces.

● VSA® comes on automatically every time 

you start the engine.

● To partially disable or fully restore VSA® 

function, press and hold the button until 
you hear a beep.

CMBS

TM

 On and Off 

(P439)
● When a possible collision is likely 

unavoidable, the CMBS

TM

 can help you to 

reduce the vehicle speed and the severity 
of the collision.

● The CMBS

TM

 is turned on every time you 

start the engine.

● To turn the CMBS

TM

 on or off, press and 

hold the button until you hear a beep.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire 
Fill Assist 

(P424, 551)

● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.

● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.

● TPMS fill assist provides audible and visual guidance during tire pressure adjustment.

Refueling 

(P459)

a

Press the fuel fill 
door release button.

b

After refueling, wait 
for about five 
seconds before 
removing the filler 
nozzle.

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or 

higher

Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L)

Wait for five seconds

* Not available on all models

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AcuraWatch

TM

AcuraWatch

TM

 is a driver support system 

which employs the use of two distinctly 
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor 
located behind the emblem and a front 
sensor camera mounted to the interior side 
of the windshield, behind the rearview 
mirror.

The camera is located 
behind the rearview 
mirror.

Front Sensor 
Camera

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is 
behind the emblem.

Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF) 

(P390)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and 
a set following-interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected 
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and 
stop your vehicle, without you having to 
keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.

Road Departure 
Mitigation (RDM) System 

(P404)

Alerts and helps to assist you when the 
system detects a possibility of your vehicle 
unintentionally crossing over detected lane 
markings and/or leaving the roadway 
altogether.

Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) 

(P409)

Provides steering input to help keep the 
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and 
provides tactile and visual alerts if the 
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Collision Mitigation 
Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) 

(P436)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of 
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The 
CMBS

TM

 is designed to alert you when a 

potential collision is determined, as well as 
to reduce your vehicle speed to help 
minimize collision severity when a collision is 
deemed unavoidable.

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Maintenance 

(P463)

Under the Hood 

(P472)

● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer 

fluid. Add when necessary.

● Check brake fluid.

● Check the battery condition monthly.

a

Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the 
dashboard.

b

Locate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the 
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can 
release the lever.

c

When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly 
locked in place.

Lights 

(P486)

● Inspect all lights regularly.

Wiper Blades 

(P491)

● Replace blades if they leave streaks 

across the windshield.

Tires 

(P493)

● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.

● Check tire pressures regularly.

● Install snow tires for winter driving.

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Handling the Unexpected 

(P515)

Flat Tire 

(P517)

●

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 

(P547)
● Identify the indicator and consult the 

owner’s manual.

Vehicles with tire repair kit

Vehicles with optional spare tire

Engine Won’t Start 

(P537)

● If the battery is dead, jump start using a 

booster battery.

Blown Fuse 

(P553)

● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 

device does not operate.

Overheating 

(P545)

● 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 

(P558)

● Call a professional towing service if you 

need to tow your vehicle.

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What to Do If

The power mode does not 
change from VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY. 
Why?

●

The steering wheel may be locked.

●

Move the steering wheel left and right after 
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

The power mode does not 
change from ACCESSORY 
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). 
Why?

The shift lever should be moved to 

(

P

.

Why does the brake pedal 
pulsate slightly when 
applying the brakes?

This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal.

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P434)

The rear door cannot be 
opened from inside the 
vehicle. Why?

Check if the childproof lock is in 
the lock position. If so, open the 
rear door with the outside door 
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the 
lever up to the unlock position.

Canadian models

Models with shift lever

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Why do the doors lock 
after I unlocked the doors?

If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are 
relocked automatically for security.

Why does the beeper 
sound when I open the 
driver’s door?

The beeper sounds when:

●

The power mode is in ACCESSORY.

●

The exterior lights are left on.

●

The Auto Idle Stop

*

 is in operation.

Why does a beeper sound 
when I walk away from the 
vehicle after I close the 
door?

The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock 
operating range before the door completely closes.

2 Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock) (P138)

Why does the beeper 
sound when I start driving?

The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are 
not wearing their seat belts.

Pressing the electric 
parking brake switch does 
not release the parking 
brake. Why?

Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal 
depressed.

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Depressing the accelerator 
pedal does not release the 
parking brake 
automatically. Why?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Check if the transmission is in 

(

P

 or 

(

N

. If so, select any other 

position.

Why does the gear position 
automatically change to 

(

P

 

when I open the driver's 
door to check for parking 
space lines when 
reversing?

●

Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

●

Close the driver's door and manually change the gear 
position.

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When opening the driver’s door

 

(P373)

Why do I hear a screeching 
sound when I apply the 
brake pedal?

The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.

I’m seeing an amber 
indicator of a tire with an 
exclamation point. What is 
that?

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention. 
Check tire pressure.

2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks (P551)

Models with electronic gear selector

* Not available on all models

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Unleaded gasoline with a 
Pump Octane Number 
(PON) of 91 or higher is 
recommended.
Is it possible to use 
unleaded gasoline with a 
Pump Octane Number 
(PON) of 87 or lower on 
this vehicle?

Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or 
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic 
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine 
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to 
engine damage.

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Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them 
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the 
most important.

Important Safety Precautions

■

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and 
wear them properly.

■

Restrain all children

Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the 
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger 
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the 
belt properly without a booster seat.

■

Be aware of airbag hazards

While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants 
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, 
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and 
warnings in this manual.

■

Don’t drink and drive

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to 
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. 
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.

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Important Safety Precautions

Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use 
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the 
driver while driving.

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Important Safety Precautions

Safe Driving

■

Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. 
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to 
divert some attention away from driving.

■

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher 
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. 
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum 
speed posted.

■

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition 
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

■

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle

Children left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if they activate one or more 
of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move, resulting in a crash 
in which the children and/or another person(s) can be injured or killed. Also, 
depending on the ambient temperature, the temperature of the interior may reach 
extreme levels, which can result in injury or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave children in the vehicle 
unattended as the climate control system can shut off at any time.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Safe Driving

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and 
your passengers.

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that 
work together to help protect you and your 
passengers during a crash.

Some features do not require any action on your part. 
These include a strong steel framework that forms a 
safety cage around the passenger compartment, 
front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering 
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat 
belts in a sufficient crash.

However, you and your passengers cannot take full 
advantage of these features unless you remain seated 
in the correct position and always wear your seat 
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to 
injuries if they are not used properly.

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9

10

11

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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags

Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks

Side Airbags

7

7

10

10

9

9

11

11

6

8

Knee Airbag

8

12

Seat Belt Tensioners

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Safety Checklist

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Safety Checklist

For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items 
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked. 

Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider 
from unexpectedly opening a door.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 145

• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are 

adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the 
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a 
crash.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 180

• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective 

when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller 
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.

2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 183

• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any 

passengers are properly belted as well.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 37

• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height 

and weight.

2 Child Safety P. 56

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Safety Checklist

If the door and/or trunk open message appears on 
the multi-information display (MID), a door and/or 
the trunk is not completely closed. Close all doors 
and the trunk tightly until the message disappears.

2 Multi-Information Display Warning and 

Information Messages P. 92

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Seat Belts

About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you 
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety 
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the 
vehicle, against any passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat 
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full 
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.

In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers

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Lap/shoulder seat belts

All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency 
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping 
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to 
restrain your body.

The front passenger’s and rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with 
child seats.

2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 63

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About Your Seat Belts

Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every 
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your 
risk of serious injury.

Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories 
require you to wear seat belts.

If you extend the seat belt too quickly, it will lock in 
place. If this happens, slightly retract the seat belt, 
then extend it slowly.

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WARNING

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases 
the chance of serious injury or death in a 
crash, even though your vehicle has 
airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always 
wear seat belts and wear them properly.

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About Your Seat Belts

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■

Proper use of seat belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position 

for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the effectiveness of the 
belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or 

behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very 

seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort 

or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability 
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

The seat belt system includes an indicator on 
the instrument panel to remind the driver or a 
front passenger or both to fasten their seat 
belts.
If you set the power mode to ON and a seat 
belt is not fastened, a beeper will sound and 
the indicator will blink. After a few seconds, 
the beeper will stop and the indicator will 
come on and remain illuminated until the seat 
belt is fastened.

The beeper will periodically sound and the 
indicator will blink while the vehicle is moving 
until the seat belt is fastened.

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Seat Belt Reminder

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About Your Seat Belts

If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends 
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If 
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the 
seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely. 
Then refasten the belt.

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Seat Belt Reminder

The indicator will also come on if a front passenger 
does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after 
the power mode is set to ON.

When no one is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, 
the indicator will not come on and the beeper will not 
sound.
The indicator also may not come on and the beeper 
may not sound when the occupant is not heavy 
enough to trigger the weight sensor. Such occupants 
(e.g., infants and smaller children) should be moved 
to the rear seat as a deploying front airbag likely will 
injure or kill them.

2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 56

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The front seats are equipped with automatic 
seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.

The tensioners automatically tighten the front 
seat belts during a moderate-to-severe frontal 
collision, sometimes even if the collision is not 
severe enough to inflate the front airbags or 
the driver’s knee airbag.

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

The seat belt tensioners can only operate once.
If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come 
on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and 
thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not 
offer protection in a subsequent crash.

During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the 
tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.

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