Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 29

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Parking Your Vehicle

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Driving

An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the information 
screen.

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

If the 

 on the lower right changes to 

 in amber 

when the transmission is in 

(

R, mud snow or ice, etc. 

may have accumulated in the vicinity of the sensor. 
The system is temporarily canceled. Check the 
bumper corners for any obstructions, and thoroughly 
clean the area if necessary.

If the 

 comes on when the transmission is in 

(

R, 

there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic 
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the display remains the same with the transmission 
in 

(

R, there may be a problem with the rear camera 

system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.

Models with surround view camera system

Models with multi-view rear camera system

Top Down View

Normal View

Arrow Icon

Wide View

Rear Normal View

Rear Ground View

Rear Wide View

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Driving

You can switch on and off the system using 
the information screen.

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Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

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Multi-View Rear Camera

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About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display 
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into 

(

R.

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Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area

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About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see 
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath 
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects 
appear closer or farther than they actually are.

Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing 
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and 
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do 
not rely on the rearview display which does not give 
you all information about conditions at the back of 
your vehicle.

If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture, 
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free 
of debris.

You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic 
Guideline settings.

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Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the 
transmission into 

(

R.

Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move according to the steering wheel 
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.

Top Down View Mode

Normal View Mode

Wide View Mode

Guidelines

Bumper

Camera

Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)

Approx. 39 inches 
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches 
(50 cm)

* Not available on all models

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Multi-View Rear Camera

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About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

Driving

You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display. Press the 
interface dial to switch the mode.

: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode

• If the last used viewing mode was Wide or Normal view mode, the same mode is 

selected the next time you put the transmission into 

(

R.

• If Top down view mode was last used before you turned the power mode to OFF, 

Wide View mode is selected next time you set the power mode to ON and put the 
transmission into 

(

R.

• If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 seconds after you change 

from 

(

R, Wide View mode is selected the next time you put the transmission into 

(

R.

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Refueling

Fuel Information

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Fuel recommendation

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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Top tier detergent gasoline

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Acura 
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help 
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent 
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive 
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.

Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met 
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is 
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic 
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic 
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission 
control system.

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on 
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Acura Owners at owners.acura.com. In 
Canada, visit www.acura.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more 
information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.

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Fuel tank capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 L)

Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher

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Fuel Information

NOTICE

We recommend quality gasoline containing 
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and 
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain 
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions 
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline 
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based 
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is 
available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely 
affect performance, and cause the malfunction 
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on. 
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such 
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on 
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol 
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. 
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try 
another service station or switch to another brand of 
gasoline.

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Refueling

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How to Refuel

Driving

How to Refuel

Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle 
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler 
nozzle.

1. Stop your vehicle with the service station 

pump on the left side of the vehicle in the 
rear.

2. Turn off the engine.
3. Press the fuel fill door release button.

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The fuel fill door opens.

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How to Refuel

The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only 
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of 
smaller diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon 
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station 
devices can damage the area in and around the filler 
opening.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in 
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result 
of changes in air temperature.

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is 
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel 
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If 
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

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WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. 
You can be burned or seriously injured 
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, 

and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

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Driving

4. Place the end of the filler nozzle on the 

lower part of filler opening, then insert it 
slowly and fully.

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Make sure that the end of the filler 
nozzle goes down along with the filler 
pipe.

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Keep the filler nozzle level.

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When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will 
click off automatically.

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

5. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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How to Refuel

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has 
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed 
the full tank capacity.

If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable 
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

2 Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container 

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Fuel Economy and CO

2

 Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

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Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

2

 emissions is dependent on several 

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and 
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the 
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle. 
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the 
multi-information display.
• Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.

2 Recommended Engine Oil P. 475

• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside 

adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

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Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

2

 Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to 
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are 
established following a simulated test. For more 
information on how this test is performed, please visit 
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/

Miles driven

Gallons of 

fuel

Miles per 

Gallon

100

L per 100 km

Liters of 

fuel

Kilometers 

driven

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Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle 
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient 
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. 
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in 
effect.) Refer to the separate maintenance booklet for detailed maintenance and 
inspection information.

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Daily inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when 
refueling.

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Periodic inspections

• Check the brake fluid level monthly.

2 Brake Fluid P. 485

• Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 493

• Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 486

• Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

2 Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 491

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

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Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of 
emissions control devices and systems may be 
done by any automotive repair establishment or 
individuals using parts that are “certified” to 
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to 
perform maintenance on the maintenance main 
items marked with # will not void your emissions 
warranties. However, all maintenance services should 
be performed in accordance with the intervals 
indicated by the multi-information display (MID).

2 Maintenance Service Items P. 470

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks 
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a 
subscription to the Service Express website at 
www.techinfo.honda.com.

2 Authorized Manuals P. 574

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make 
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in 
the separate maintenance booklet.

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in 
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether you should perform a given 
task.

• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames 

away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

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Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not 

gasoline.

• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or 

compressed air.

• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

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Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

• The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

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Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and 
the engine is off.

• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

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Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before 
touching vehicle parts.

• Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

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Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away 
from moving parts.

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Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function

*

 is activated.

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Maintenance Safety

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Vehicle Safety

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

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WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or 
failing to correct a problem before driving 
can cause a crash in which you can be 
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and 
maintenance recommendations according 
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.

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WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance 
instructions and precautions can cause you 
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and 
precautions in this owner’s manual.

* Not available on all models

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

The use of Acura genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and 
servicing your vehicle. Acura genuine parts are manufactured according to the same 
high quality standards used in Acura vehicles.

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Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may 
damage the engine cover and component parts.

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Maintenance Minder

TM

If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages 
appear on the multi-information display every time you set the power mode to ON. 
The messages notify you when to change the engine oil, or when to bring your 
vehicle to a dealer for indicated maintenance services.

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To Use Maintenance Minder

TM

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the 
engine oil, appear on the multi-information display.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Roll the right selector wheel until the engine oil life appears on the multi-

information display.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the 
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed 
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you 
can view on the multi-information display.

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Displayed Engine Oil 

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil 

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90

90 to 81

80

80 to 71

70

70 to 61

60

60 to 51

50

50 to 41

40

40 to 31

30

30 to 21

20

20 to 16

15

15 to 11

10

10 to 6

5

5 to 1

0

0

Remaining Engine 
Oil Life

Maintenance Service 
Items

Right Selector Wheel

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The system message indicator (

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information 
Display

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Soon

15 %

The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6 
percent. Once you switch the display 
by rolling the right selector wheel, this 
message will go off.

The engine oil is approaching the end 
of its service life, and the maintenance 
items should be inspected and 
serviced soon.

Maintenance Due Now

5 %

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 
percent. Roll the right selector wheel 
to switch to another display.

The engine oil has almost reached the 
end of its service life, and the 
maintenance items should be 
inspected and serviced as soon as 
possible.

Maintenance Past Due

Negative Distance

The remaining engine oil life has 
passed its service life, and a negative 
distance appears after driving over 10 
miles (U.S. models) or 10 km 
(Canadian models). Roll the right 
selector wheel to switch to another 
display.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be 
inspected and serviced immediately.

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Maintenance Service Items

•

Independent of the Maintenance Minder 
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.

•

Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder Message

System Message 
Indicator

Main Item

Sub Items

*1: If a message Maintenance Due Now does not appear more than 12 months after the display is 

reset, change the engine oil every year.

# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and 

from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

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Maintenance Main Items

A

●

Replace engine oil

*1

B

●

Replace engine oil

*1

 and oil filter

●

Inspect front and rear brakes

●

Check expiration date for Temporary Tire Repair Kit 
bottle (If equipped)

●

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots

●

Inspect suspension components

●

Inspect driveshaft boots

●

Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)

●

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

●

Inspect exhaust system

#

●

Inspect fuel lines and connections

#

*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperature. 

This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance 
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed 
at 40,000 miles (64,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).

*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under

-20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.

*6: 6-cylinder models
*7: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher level of mechanical (shear) 

stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the 
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential 
fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

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Maintenance Sub Items

1

●

Rotate tires

2

●

Replace air cleaner element

*2

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Replace dust and pollen filter

*3

●

Inspect drive belt

3

●

Replace transmission and transfer

*

 fluid

*4

4

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Replace spark plugs

●

Replace timing belt and inspect water pump

*5, *6

●

Inspect valve clearance

5

●

Replace engine coolant

6

●

Replace rear differential fluid

*, *7

* Not available on all models

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Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Go to the Maintenance Info. group.

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3. Push the right selector wheel.

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The oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.

4. Select Reset with the right selector wheel, then push the right selector wheel.

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The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display 
returns to 100%.

To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then push the right selector wheel.

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Resetting the Display

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Resetting the Display

NOTICE

Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance 
service results in the system showing incorrect 
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious 
mechanical problems.

The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after 
completing the required maintenance service. If 
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance 
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.

You can reset the engine oil life display using the 
information screen.

2 Customized Features P. 292

Engine Oil Life

Maintenance Item Codes

Right Selector Wheel

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