Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 25

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

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.
When ACC with LSF slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle’s brake 
lights will illuminate.

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Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with LSF. 
Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always 
keep a safe interval between your vehicle and other 
vehicles.

Be careful not to severely impact the radar sensor 
cover.

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WARNING

Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead to a 
crash.

Use ACC with LSF only when driving on 
expressways or freeways and in good 
weather conditions.

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WARNING

ACC with LSF has limited braking capability 
and may not stop your vehicle in time to 
avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly 
stops in front of you.

Always be prepared to apply the brake 
pedal if the conditions require.

When to use

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Vehicle speed for ACC with LSF: A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with 
LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at 
the speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.

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Gear position for ACC with LSF: In 

(

D.

The radar sensor is 
behind the emblem.

The camera is 
located behind the 
rearview mirror.

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How to activate the system

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

When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with 
LSF and the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) are 
either turned on or off.

ACC with LSF may not work properly under certain 
conditions.

2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations 

P. 395

When not using ACC with LSF: Turn off adaptive 
cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This also will 
turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).

Do not use ACC with LSF under the following 
conditions.

•

On roads with heavy traffic or while driving in 
continuous stop and go traffic.

•

On roads with sharp turns.

•

On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set 
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such 
cases, ACC with LSF will not apply the brakes to 
maintain the set speed.

•

On roads with toll collection facilities or other 
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking 
areas, or facilities with drive through access.

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Press the MAIN button on 
the steering wheel.

ACC (green) is on in the 
instrument panel.
ACC with LSF is ready to 
use.

How to use

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When driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: Take your foot off the 
pedal and press down the RES/+/SET/– switch when you reach the desired speed. 
The moment you release the switch, the set speed is fixed, and ACC with LSF begins.
When driving at slower than about 25 mph (40 km/h): If the vehicle is moving 
and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the switch fixes the set speed to 
about 25 mph (40 km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If your vehicle is 
stationary, you can set the vehicle speed even with the brake pedal depressed.

When ACC with LSF starts operating, the 
vehicle icon, interval bars and set speed 
appear on the multi-information display. 

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

On when ACC with LSF 
begins

Press down and release

RES/+/SET/− Switch

Set Vehicle Speed

Set Vehicle Interval

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There is a vehicle ahead

ACC with LSF monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC with LSF range. If a 
vehicle is detected doing so, the ACC with LSF system maintains or decelerates your 
vehicle’s set speed in order to keep the vehicle’s set following-interval from the 
vehicle ahead.

2 To Set or Change Following-interval P. 398

When a vehicle whose speed is slower than 
your set speed is detected in front of you, your 
vehicle starts to slow down.

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When in Operation

If the vehicle detected ahead of you slows down 
abruptly, or if another vehicle is detected cutting in 
front of you, the beeper sounds and a message 
appears on the multi-information display, and the 
head-up warning lights come on.
Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate 
interval from the vehicle ahead.

Even if the interval between your vehicle and the 
vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC with LSF may 
start accelerating your vehicle under the following 
circumstances:

•

The vehicle ahead of you is going at almost the 
same speed as, or faster than, your vehicle.

•

A vehicle that cuts in front of you is going faster 
than your vehicle, gradually increasing the interval 
between the vehicles.

You can also set the system to beep when a vehicle 
detected in front of you comes in and goes out of the 
ACC with LSF detecting range. Change the ACC 
Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

*

 setting.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

Beep

Head-up 
Warning 
Lights

ACC with LSF Range: 394 ft. (120 m)

A vehicle icon appears on the 
multi-information display

* Not available on all models

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There is no vehicle ahead

Your vehicle maintains the set speed without 
having to keep your foot on the brake or 
accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected 
ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at 
the set speed, ACC with LSF accelerates your 
vehicle to the set speed, and then maintains it.

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When you depress the accelerator pedal

You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or 
visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC with LSF range.
ACC with LSF stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the accelerator pedal, 
the system resumes the set speed.
There are times when the vehicle speed will decrease when the accelerator pedal is 
lightly applied.

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A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with LSF range and slows to a stop

Your vehicle also stops, automatically. The 
Stopped message appears on the multi-
information display.
When the vehicle ahead of you starts again, 
the vehicle icon on the multi-information 
display blinks. If you press the RES/+/SET/– 
switch up or down, or depress the accelerator 
pedal, ACC with LSF operates again within the 
prior set speed.

A vehicle icon with dotted-line 
contour appears on the multi-
information display

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Limitations
You may need to use the brake to maintain a safe 
interval when using ACC with LSF. Additionally, ACC 
with LSF may not work properly under certain 
conditions.

2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations 

P. 395

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A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with LSF range and slows 
to a stop

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WARNING

Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped 
while the ACC with LSF system is operating 
can result in the vehicle moving without 
operator control.

A vehicle that moves without operator 
control can cause a crash, resulting in 
serious injury or death.

Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is 
stopped by ACC with LSF.

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The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under 
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other 
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 388

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Environmental conditions

Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

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Roadway conditions

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected 
lights, road spray, high contrast).

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Vehicle conditions

• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction, 

improperly inflated, compact spare tire

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, etc.).

• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.

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ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations

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ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations

The radar sensor for ACC with LSF is shared with the 
Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

).

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) P. 436

You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 388

Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.

Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for 
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a 
mild detergent.

Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or 
replace the radar sensor cover.

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or 
removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly 
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the MAIN 
button and take your vehicle to a dealer.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any 
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning 
message appears too frequently).

* Not available on all models

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Detection limitations

• A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you at high 

speed.

• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small 

vehicle.

• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved or winding or undulating road that makes it difficult 

for the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.

• The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle in front of you is 

significantly large.

• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the vehicle ahead of you brakes suddenly.
• When the vehicle ahead of you has a unique shape.
• When your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on one edge of the lane.

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ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations

If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the 
following situations, the radar sensor may not work 
properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:

•

The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock, 
embankment, etc.

•

You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.

•

Your vehicle has a frontal collision.

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Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+/SET/– switch on the steering 
wheel.

• Each time you press the switch up or down, the vehicle speed is increased or 

decreased by about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.

• If you keep the switch pressed up or down, the vehicle speed increases or 

decreases by about 5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower 
than your increased set speed, ACC with LSF may not 
accelerate your vehicle. This is to maintain the set 
interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

You can switch the displayed set speed 
measurements on the multi-information display 
between mph and km/h.

2 Customized Features P. 120

To increase speed

To decrease speed

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Press the   (interval) button to change the 
ACC with LSF following-interval.
Each time you press the button, the following-
interval (the interval behind a vehicle detected 
ahead of you) setting cycles through short, 
middle, long, and extra long following-
intervals.

Determine the most appropriate following-
interval setting based on your specific driving 
conditions. Be sure to adhere to any 
following-interval requirements set by local 
regulation.

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To Set or Change Following-interval

Interval Button

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The higher your vehicle’s following-speed is, the longer the short, middle, long or 
extra long following-interval becomes. See the following examples for your 
reference.

When your vehicle stops automatically because a vehicle detected ahead of you has 
stopped, the interval between the two vehicles will vary based on the ACC with LSF 
interval setting.

Following-interval

When the Set Speed is:

50 mph (80 km/h)

65 mph (104 km/h)

Short

83 feet

25 meters

1.1 sec

100 feet

31 meters

1.1 sec

Middle

110 feet

33 meters

1.5 sec

137 feet

42 meters

1.5 sec

Long

154 feet

47 meters

2.1 sec

200 feet

61 meters

2.1 sec

Extra 
Long

204 feet

62 meters

2.8 sec

265 feet

81 meters

2.8 sec

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To cancel ACC with LSF, do any of the 
following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.

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ACC with LSF indicator goes off.

• Depress the brake pedal.

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When the LSF function has stopped the 
vehicle, you cannot cancel ACC with LSF 
by depressing the brake pedal.

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To Cancel

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To Cancel

Resuming the prior set speed: After you have 
canceled ACC with LSF, you can resume the prior set 
speed while it is still displayed.
Press the RES/+/SET/– switch up.

The set speed cannot be set or resumed when ACC 
with LSF has been turned off using the MAIN button. 
Press the MAIN button to activate the system, then 
set the desired speed.

CANCEL 
Button

MAIN 
Button

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Automatic cancellation

The beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi-information display when 
ACC with LSF is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC 
with LSF to automatically cancel:
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS, VSA® or CMBS

TM

 is activated.

• When the ABS or VSA® system indicator comes on.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
• When you manually apply the parking brake.
• When the detected vehicle within the ACC with LSF range is too close to your 

vehicle.

• When a detected vehicle goes out of the ACC with LSF range while your vehicle 

is stationary.

• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including 

the windshield, gets dirty.

The ACC with LSF automatic cancellation can be also triggered by the following 
causes. In these cases, the parking brake will be automatically applied.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle is stationary.
• The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes.
• The engine is turned off.

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Automatic cancellation

Even though ACC with LSF has been automatically 
canceled, you can still resume the prior set speed. 
Wait until the condition that caused ACC with LSF to 
cancel improves, then press the RES/+/SET/– switch 
up.

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Press and hold the   (interval) button for one 
second. Cruise Mode Selected appears on 
the multi-information display for two seconds, 
and then the mode switches to Cruise.
To switch back to ACC with LSF, press and 
hold the   button again for one second. ACC 
Mode Selected appears on the multi-
information display for two seconds.

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When to use

Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~.

Take your foot off the pedal and press the RES/+/SET/– switch down when you 
reach the desired speed.
The moment you release the RES/+/SET/– switch, the set speed is fixed, and cruise 
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.

Each time you press the RES/+/SET/– switch up or down, the vehicle speed is 
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the RES/+/SET/– switch pressed up or down, the vehicle speed increases 
or decreases until you release it. This speed is then set.

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To Switch ACC with LSF to Cruise Control

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To Switch ACC with LSF to Cruise Control

Always be aware which mode you are in. When you 
are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist 
you to maintain a following-interval from a vehicle 
ahead of you.

You can switch the displayed set speed 
measurements on the multi-information display 
between mph and km/h.

2 Customized Features P. 120

ACC with 
LSF ON

Cruise 
Control ON

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

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To cancel cruise control, do any of the following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.

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To Cancel

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To Cancel

Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still 
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+/
SET/– switch up while driving at a speed of at least 
25 mph (40 km/h) or more.

You cannot set or resume in the following situations:

•

When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h).

•

When the MAIN button is turned off.

At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise 
control canceled automatically.

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

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.

The front camera behind the rearview mirror 
monitors left and right lane markings (in white 
or yellow). If your vehicle is getting too close to 
detected lane markings without a turn signal 
activated, the system, in addition to a visual 
alert, applies steering torque and alerts you 
with rapid vibrations on the steering wheel, to 
help you remain within the detected lane.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

As a visual alert, the Lane Departure 
message appears on the multi-information 
display.

If the system determines that its steering input 
is insufficient to keep your vehicle on the 
roadway, it may apply braking.

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Braking is applied only when the lane 
markings are solid continuous lines.

The system cancels assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid 
crossing over detected lane markings.

If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system 
beeps to alert you.

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How the System Works

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the RDM system has 
limitations.
Over-reliance on the RDM system may result in a 
collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the 
vehicle within your driving lane.

The RDM system only alerts you when lane drift is 
detected without a turn signal in use. The RDM 
system may not detect all lane markings or lane or 
roadway departures; accuracy will vary based on 
weather, speed and lane marker condition. It is 
always your responsibility to safely operate the 
vehicle and avoid collisions.

You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 388

The RDM system may not work properly or may work 
improperly under the certain conditions:

2 RDM Conditions and Limitations P. 407

There are times when you may not notice RDM 
functions due to your operation of the vehicle, or 
road surface conditions.

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The system becomes ready to start searching for lane markings when all the 
following conditions are met:
• The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.
• The vehicle is not accelerating or braking, and the steering wheel is not being 

turned.

• The system makes a determination that the driver is not actively accelerating, 

braking or steering.

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How the System Activates

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How the System Activates

The RDM system may automatically shut off and the 

 indicator comes and stays on.

2 Indicators P. 84

RDM system function can be impacted when the 
vehicle is:

•

Not driven within a traffic lane.

•

Driven on the inside edge of a curve, or outside of 
a lane.

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Driven in a narrow lane.

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