Acura TLX (2019 year). Instruction — part 12

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,
upright position, leaving ample space
between your chest and the airbag cover in
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the
seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with
proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive
equipment may help.

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WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,
and sit well back in the seat.

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.

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Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions

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Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:

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Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.

•

Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.

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Install each restraint in its proper location.

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WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.

Position head in the center
of the head restraint.

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To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down
while pressing the release button.

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A passenger sitting in the center back seating
position should adjust the height of their head
restraint to an appropriate position before the
vehicle begins moving.
To raise the head restraint:
Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint:
Push it down while pressing the release
button.

Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.

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Changing the Rear Center Seat Head Restraint Positions

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before
driving.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.

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WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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Rear Seats

1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the

guide.

2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release

the lock.

3. Fold the seat-back down.

If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.

2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head

Restraints P. 185

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60/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats

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60/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats

The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.

Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.

2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide.

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.

2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 54

Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.

The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.

Center
Shoulder Belt

Guide

Release
Lever

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Armrest

Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE

OFF (LOCK).

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:

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When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.

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When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:

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When you lock the driver’s door.

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When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.

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When you set the power mode to ON.

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine is off.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode, the interior lights go off after about 15
minutes.

Door Activated Position

Off

On

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The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the

(map light) button.

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Map Lights

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Map Lights

When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the

(map light) button.

Front

Rear

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If the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is
dark outside, the ambient lights come on
when a door is opened. They also come on
when the headlights or the parking lights are
on.

If you want to turn off the ambient lights, set
the ambient light off switch to OFF.

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Ambient Light Off Switch

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Ambient Light Off Switch

*

Any adjustments you make to the brightness of the
ambient lights will affect the brightness of the meter
lights.

2 Brightness Control P. 172

ON

OFF

Ambient Light Off Switch

* Not available on all models

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Interior Convenience Items

Press the button to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.

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Removable shelf

The shelf in the glove box is detachable. To
remove it, disengage the tabs.

The removable shelf can be stored upside
down in the glove box.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

The glove box light comes on when the parking lights
are on.

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WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.

Glove Box

Release Button

To Lock

Tabs

Shelf

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Pull the handle to open the console
compartment.

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Console Compartment

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Console Compartment

The console compartment light comes on when the
parking lights are on.

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To access the center pocket, push the lid
forward until the latch engages.
To close it, push forward on the tab until the
latch releases, then allow the lid to slide to the
fully closed position.

To open the center pocket tray, push the tray
forward until it latches.
To close it, push forward on the tab until the
latch release, then pull the tray rearward to
the fully closed position.

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Center Pocket

Tab

Lid

Tab

Tray

Models without wireless charger

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Front seat beverage holders

Are located in the console between the front
seats.

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Front door side beverage holders

Are located on the both of the front door side
pockets.

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Rear seat beverage holders

Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.

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Accessory power socket (center pocket)

Open the lid and the tray

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to access.

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Accessory power socket (console
compartment)

Open the console lid and the cover to access.

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Accessory Power Sockets

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Accessory Power Sockets

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element. This can overheat the power socket.

The accessory power sockets are designed to supply
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.

* Not available on all models

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To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge a compatible device on the area indicated by the

mark as follows:

1. Open the center pocket.

2 Center Pocket P. 194

2. Place the device you want to charge on the

charging area.

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The system will automatically start
charging the device, and the green
indicator light will come on.

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Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system, and placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.

3. When charging is completed, the green

indicator light will go off.

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If the device is not located on the charge
area correctly, the green indicator light
will blink.

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Wireless Charger

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Wireless Charger

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Using the information screen or multi-information
display, you can disable the wireless charger function.

2 Customized Features P. 120, 292

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CAUTION

Metal objects between the charge pad and
the device to be charged will get hot and
can burn you.
• Always remove foreign objects from the

charge pad before charging the device.

• Be sure the surface is clear of dust and

other debris before charging.

• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks,

etc.) on the charger and the device.

• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine

or thinner for cleaning the charge pad.

• Do not cover the system with towels,

clothing, or other objects while charging
etc.

• Avoid spraying aerosols which may come

in contact with the change pad surface.

Charging Area

Green Indicator

* Not available on all models

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