Acura TLX (2019 year). Instruction — part 11

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

Using a camera mounted to the inside of the windshield, this system detects light
sources ahead of the vehicle. Depending on the light source, the system
automatically switches the headlights to high beam for optimal visibility at night.

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Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam determines when to change the
headlight beams by responding to the brightness of
the lights ahead of your vehicle. In the following
cases, the system may not respond to the lights
properly:

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Other light sources, such as street lights and
electric billboards are illuminating the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you, or a vehicle in front
of you is not in the preceding or oncoming
direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams instructionly.

If you do not want the system to be activated at any
time when the headlight switch is in AUTO, consult a
dealer or disable the system.

2 Disabling or Re-enabling the System P. 168

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The headlight switch is in AUTO.

■

The lever is in the low beam
position.

■

The low beams are on and the
system recognizes that you are
driving at night.

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The vehicle speed is above 45 mph
(72 km/h).

The system operates when:

When the camera detects lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the
headlights remain in low beam.

When the camera detects no lights coming from a preceding or oncoming vehicle,
the headlights change to high beam.

The view angle or distance that the camera can detect lights ahead differs
depending on conditions, such as the brightness of the lights and the weather.

How it works

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Auto High-Beam

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To activate the system, turn the headlight
switch to AUTO and then set the headlights
to low beam. The auto high-beam indicator
will come on.

2 Light Switches P. 162

The high beams remain on unless:
• You have been driving below 45 mph (72 km/h) for an extended amount of time.
• The speed of the vehicle drops below 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The windshield wipers have been running at a high speed for more than a few

seconds.

• You enter a well lit location.

The high beams come back on once the condition that caused them to turn off no
longer exists.

If needed, you can temporarily turn the system off instructionly. Turn on the high
beams by pushing the lever forward until you hear a click, or flash the high beams
once by pulling the lever toward you. To turn the system back on, repeat one of the
procedures.

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Operating the System

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Operating the System

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Headlight
Switch

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Auto High-Beam

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Disable or re-enable the system when the
vehicle is parked and the power mode is in ON
and the light switch is in the AUTO position.
Disabling the system: Pull the light switch
lever toward you and hold it for at least 40
seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in the
meter will blink twice.
Re-enabling the system: Pull the light
switch lever toward you and hold it for at least
30 seconds. The auto high-beam indicator in
the meter will blink once.

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

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Disabling or Re-enabling the System

The auto high-beam is in the previously selected
disabled or re-enabled setting each time you start the
engine.

AUTO Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

, LO,

HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

*

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.

*1: Models with instruction intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wipers/Washers

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Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting

and the LO setting become

the same.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster or heated windshield

*

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

MIST

OFF

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the amount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.

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AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

*

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Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the power
mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then
remove the obstacle.

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

*

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

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

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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Turn the headlights on and press the
headlight washer button to operate.
The headlight washers also operate when you
turn the windshield washers for the first time
after the power mode is set to ON.

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Headlight Washers

*

Canadian models

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Headlight Washers

*

The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as
the windshield washers.

Headlight Washer Button

* Not available on all models

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the

(

+ or

(

- button to adjust instrument

panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the

(

+ button.

Dim: Press the

(

- button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous display.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display
while you are adjusting it.

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Brightness Control

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.

When it is bright outside and the headlight
integration with the wiper is activated, the
instrument panel brightness does not change.

To cancel the reduced instrument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, press the

(

+ button

until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper
sounds.

The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

When the ambient light is ON, you can adjust the
brightness level of the ambient light by pressing the

(

+ or

(

- button.

2 Ambient Light Off Switch

*

P. 191

Models with ambient light off switch

(

+ Button

(

- Button

* Not available on all models

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door
mirror button to defog the rear window and
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.

Heated Windshield Button

*

Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the power mode is in
ON.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the heated door mirror may activate automatically for
10 minutes when you set the power mode to ON.

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Heated Windshield Button

*

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

When the outside temperature is below 39°F (4°C),
the heated windshield may automatically activate.
The system deactivates itself once the outside
temperature reaches 43°F (6°C).

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat (except for power lumbar and thigh support

*

) and

door mirror positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.

The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY.

When you enter the vehicle, the multi-information display briefly shows you which
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending
on the set seating position once you
• Stop the vehicle.
• Put the transmission in

(

P.

• Turn the engine off.
• Then open the driver’s door.
Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to
the DRIVER 1 or 2 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

Using the information screen or multi-information
display, you can disable the automatic seat and door
mirror adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

System Operation
The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the
seat is in motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the

driver’s seat and door mirrors to the desired
position.

2. Press the SET button.

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You will hear the beeper, and the
memory button indicator light will blink.

3. Press and hold memory button

(

1 or

(

2

within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.

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Once the seat and the door mirror
positions have been memorized, the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on and you will hear the double-
beep.

1. Put the transmission into

(

P.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (

(

1 or

(

2).

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You will hear the beeper, and the
indicator light will blink.

The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beeper, and the indicator light
stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat or the door mirror position
before the double-beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except
ON.

SET Button

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:

•

Press the SET button or memory button

(

1 or

(

2.

•

Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than

(

P.

Memory Buttons

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down.

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The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

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Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up

to lock the steering wheel in position.

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After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

3

WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.

Lever

To adjust

To lock

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.

When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror and
power door mirrors

*

reduce the glare from

headlights behind you, based on inputs from
the mirror sensor. This feature is always active.

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors

*

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Adjusting the Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

2 Front Seats P. 180

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror and Power Door Mirrors

*

The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in

(

R.

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.

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Folding door mirrors

*

Press the folding button to fold in and out the
door mirrors.

If activated, either side door mirror
automatically tilts downward when you put
the transmission into

(

R; this improves close-

in visibility on the selected side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you take
the transmission out of

(

R.

To activate this feature, set the power mode
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left
or right side.

Selector
Switch

Folding Button

*

Adjustment
Switch

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Slide the selector switch to left
or right to tilt down either side
door mirror.

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

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Folding in the door mirrors

Press the lock button on the remote transmitter, or press the door lock button on
any door.

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The mirrors start folding in automatically.

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Folding out the door mirrors

Unlock the driver’s door using the remote transmitter or keyless access system.

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The mirrors start folding out automatically.

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

You cannot turn the automatic folding out
automatically if they have been folded in using the
folding button.

You can turn the automatic folding door mirror
function on and off.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

Door mirrors will not fold automatically when locking
from inside the vehicle using lock tab or master door
lock switch.

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seats

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Adjusting the Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

3

WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient
space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal
Position
Adjustment

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment

Lumbar Support
Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)

Driver’s side/
Passenger’s
side

*

Height

Adjustment

* Not available on all models

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Thigh support adjustment switch

*

Press the front side: The tucked-down seat
cushion end rolls out to support your thighs.
Press the rear side: The seat cushion returns
to its original position.

Driver’s seat only

Thigh
Support
Adjustment
Switch

* Not available on all models

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