Acura TLX (2021 year). Manual in english — page 7

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If two bars light up, the

Driver Attention

Level Low

message will appear.

If one bar lights up, the

Driver Attention

Level Low. Time For A Break

message will

appear, a beep will sound, and the steering
wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location
and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the right
selector wheel is pressed or when the system
has determined that the driver is driving
normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the
monitor continues to detect that the driver is
very tired, the message will appear again after
approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a
beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the
traveling time is 30 minutes or less.

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The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:

•

The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

•

The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.

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For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:

•

The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).

•

The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.

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Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention
Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:

•

The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 448

•

The condition of the road is poor, e.g. the surface is unpaved or bumpy.

•

It is windy.

•

The driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as
changing lanes or accelerating.

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Customizing

You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select

Tactile/Audible

Alert

,

Tactile Alert

, or

OFF

.

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Customized Features

P. 300

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For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:

The bars on the multi-information display remain
grayed out unless the Driver Attention Monitor is
functioning.

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Indicates the state of RDM, CMBS

TM

and blind spot information system

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, such as On,

Off, or Failure, by color and letters.

The following colors indicate the state of any of the above mentioned systems:

•

Green: The system is on.

•

Gray: The system is off.

•

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

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Safety Support

1

Safety Support

If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

To turn on or off each system, first press and roll the
right selector wheel to select the desired item, and
then press the right selector wheel.

2

RDM On and Off

P. 471

2

CMBS

TM

On and Off

P. 421

2

Blind spot information System On and Off

P. 412

You can also confirm the state of the each function
by the color of the safety support indicator.

2

Safety Support Indicator (Amber)

P. 94

2

Safety Support Indicator (Green/Gray)

P. 96

Area Info for

CMBS

TM

CMBS

TM

Icon

and State Info

RDM Icon and

State Info

Area Info for

RDM

Blind spot

information

system Icon and

State Info

*

Area Info for

Blind spot

information

system

*

* Not available on all models

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Head-Up Display

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Head-Up Display

*

Shows the currently selected Driving View information. You can choose which items
are displayed using the left selector wheel on the steering wheel. They are displayed
when the power mode is in ON.

2

To Change Head-Up Display Content

P. 113

The display can be moved up and down to become level with your eyes.

To raise or lower the head-up display

: Press and hold the

or

button until

the desired position is reached.

1

Head-Up Display

*

When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a
remote transmitter, or keyless access system, the
head-up display adjusts automatically to one of the
two preset positions.

3

4

/

Button

3 4

Head-Up Display

Press and hold the

button

to raise the display.

3

Press and hold the

button

to lower the display.

4

* Not available on all models

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The display also shows the following
warnings.

•

Lane Departure Warning:

When your

vehicle is too close to the traffic lane lines,
the lane departure warning appears.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 448

•

Head-Up Warning Lights:

Flash when the

BRAKE

message appears

on the multi-information display.

2

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

)

P. 417

2

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow

P. 428

Lane Departure Warning

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Press the

APPS

button and roll the left

selector wheel to select

Select Driving View

and press the left selector wheel. Each time
you move the left selector wheel to the right
or left, the head-up display content will
change.

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To Change Head-Up Display Content

Head-Up Display

Blank

Vehicle Speed, Speed

Limit Information

Turn-by-Turn

Directions

Turn-by-Turn Directions,

Current Mode for ACC with

Low Speed Follow and the

LKAS, Vehicle Speed, Speed

Limit Information

Current Mode for ACC

with Low Speed Follow

and the LKAS, Vehicle

Speed, Speed Limit

Information

Turn-by-Turn Directions,

Vehicle Speed, Speed

Limit Information

Left

Selector

Wheel

APPS

Button

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Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h.

Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow, LKAS, and traffic jam
assist.

2

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

P. 428

2

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 448

2

Traffic Jam Assist

P. 457

Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system or Android Auto.

2

Refer to the Navigation System Manual

2

Android Auto

P. 270

Shows the current speed limit based on either information compiled through the
navigation system or speed limit signs captured by the front sensor camera.

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Vehicle Speed

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Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and, the

LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assist

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Turn-by-Turn Directions

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Speed Limit Information

1

Vehicle Speed

Switch between mph and km/h by using the multi-
information display or customized features on the
audio/information screen.

2

Speed/Distance Units

P. 103

2

Customized Features

P. 300

1

Speed Limit Information

The speed limit displayed on the screen may differ to
the actual speed limit.
The speed limit for some roads is not displayed.

You can select whether the source of the speed limit
information is the front sensor camera or the
navigation system.
You can also turn off speed limit information.

2

Customized Features

P. 300

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Controls

This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Clock

. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 116

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 118
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal

Strength. . . . . . . . . . . 120

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Outside . . . . . . . . . . .. 121

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the

Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Childproof Door Locks . . . . . . 132
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . . .. 133

Opening and Closing the Trunk

. ... 134

Security System

. . . . . . . . 137

Immobilizer System . . . . . . .. 137

Security System Alarm. . . . . .. 137

Windows

. . . . . . . . . . ... 140

Moonroof

. . . . . . . . . . .. 143

Operating the Switches Around the

Steering Wheel

ENGINE START/STOP Button. . . . 144
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . 147
Light Switches. . . . . . . . .. 148
Fog Lights

*

. . . . . . . . . .. 151

Daytime Running Lights . . . . ... 151
Auto High-Beam . . . . . . . .. 152
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . 155
Brightness Control . . . . . . ... 157
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button .. 159

Driving Position Memory System . .. 160
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . . .. 162

Mirrors

. . . . . . . . . . . ... 163

Interior Rearview Mirror . . . . ... 163
Power Door Mirrors . . . . . . . 164

Seats

. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . .. 166

Interior Convenience Items

. . . .. 178

Interior Lights . . . . . . . . .. 178
Storage Items . . . . . . . . .. 180

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control . 195
Automatic Climate Control Sensors... 199

* Not available on all models

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Clock

Adjusting the Clock

You can adjust the time manually in the audio/information screen with the power
mode in ON.

You can adjust the time using the A-zone touchpad.

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True Touchpad Interface

P. 209

1.

Press the

(home) button.

2.

Select

Settings

.

3.

Select

System

.

4.

Select

Date & Time

.

5.

Select

Set Date & Time

.

6.

Select

Automatic Date & Time

.

7.

Select

Off

.

To adjust time:

8.

Select

Set Time

.

9.

Select

(

+

/

(

-

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When you customize the clock display
to 24 hour clock, AM/PM icon is not
displayed.

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Customized Features

P. 300

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Press the

(back) button to set the

time.

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Adjusting the Time

1

Clock

The clock is automatically updated through the audio
system.

1

Adjusting the Time

You can also adjust the clock by selecting the clock
displayed on the right side of the display.
1. Press the

(cards list) button.

2. Select

Clock

using the B-zone touchpad.

3. Press the B-zone touchpad.
4. Select

Set Date & Time

using the A-zone

touchpad.

5. Select

Automatic Date & Time

.

6. Select

Off

.

7. Select

Set Date

or

Set Time

.

8. Select

(

+

/

(

-

to adjust the dates, hours and

minutes.

9. Press the

(back) button to set the date or

time.

You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.

2

Customized Features

P. 300

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To adjust date:

8.

Select

Set Date

.

9.

Select

(

+

/

(

-

.

10.

Press the

(back) button to set the

date.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key

This vehicle comes with the following keys:

Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors, fuel fill door
and to open the trunk.

1

Key

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.

2

Immobilizer System

P. 137

Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:

•

Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.

•

Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.

•

Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.

•

Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.

If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.

You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.

2

Remote Engine Start

*

P. 374

Models with two-way keyless access remote

Models without two-way keyless

access remote

Models with two-way keyless

access remote

* Not available on all models

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The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless access remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.

To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.

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Built-in Key

Built-in Key

Release Knob

Models without two-way keyless

access remote

Models with two-way keyless

access remote

Built-in Key

Release Knob

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Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.

Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, fuel fill door, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.

In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:

•

Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.

•

You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.

•

A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.

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Key Number Tag

1

Key Number Tag

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.

If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.

1

Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

When you carry the keyless access remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door
and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door
and trunk within a radius of about 32 inches
(80 cm) of the outside door handle or trunk
release button.

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Using the Keyless Access System

1

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors.
No doors opened: The light fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.

2

Interior Lights

P. 178

Models without rear door touch sensor

Models with rear door touch sensor

1

Using the Keyless Access System

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the keyless access system,
the doors, fuel fill door and trunk will automatically
relock.

2

Customized Features

P. 300

You can lock or unlock doors, fuel fill door and trunk
using the keyless access system only when the power
mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

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Locking the doors and trunk

Touch the door lock sensor on the front or
rear

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door.

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Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors, fuel fill door and
trunk lock; and the security system sets.

1

Using the Keyless Access System

•

Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while
someone else with the remote is within range.

•

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.

•

If you grip a front or rear

*

door handle or touch a

door lock sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor
may be slow to respond or may not respond by
unlocking the doors.

•

After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least 2 seconds before gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.

•

The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.

•

Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.

•

The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.

Door Lock Sensor

* Not available on all models

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Unlocking the doors and trunk

Grab the driver’s door handle:

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The driver’s door and fuel fill door
unlocks.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s or rear

*

door

handle:

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All doors and fuel fill door unlock.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.

Press the trunk release button:

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The trunk unlocks and opens.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds.

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Using the Trunk Release Button

P. 135

Trunk Release Button

1

Using the Keyless Access System

The light flash, beep and door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen.

2

Customized Features

P. 300

When you go into the keyless access system working
range with all the doors locked, the puddle lights
come on for 30 seconds.
The lights do not come on if you have previously
stayed within the range for more than two minutes,
or the doors have been locked for a few days.
The feature activates again after you open and close
any door, then lock the doors.

Models with puddle lights

* Not available on all models