Acura TLX 2019 User Manual

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2019 Acura TLX Owner's Guide

Printed in U.S.A.

2019

OWNER'S GUIDE

DISCLOSURES

Devices That Emit Radio Waves

The following products and systems, if on your vehicle, emit radio waves when in operation:

• AcuraLink®

• Audio System

• Blind Spot Information System

• Bluetooth® Audio

• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)

• Homelink® Universal Transceiver

• Immobilizer System

• Keyless Access System

• Remote Engine Start System with Vehicle Feedback

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Wireless charger

Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada, described below:

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

As required by Industry Canada: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Disclaimer

The information and data contained herein are believed to be accurate and reliable. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind and accepts no responsibility for the results obtained through application of this information.

*1 - If equipped

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main

purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to

record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/

fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains conﬁdential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.

INTRODUCTION

This Owner's Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2019 TLX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.

This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all models, so you may ﬁnd descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner's Manual. Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or acura.ca (Canada) to view the most current Owner's Manual, Navigation Manual, Vehicle Warranty, and the tire manufactures' warranties.

If you are the ﬁrst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the ﬁrst six months of vehicle purchase. To request

a copy, visit owners.acura.com and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from your Acura dealer.

American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable portion of the information typically found in a vehicle Owner's Manual, we are further reducing our impact on the environment.

Acura Client Relations

Your authorized Acuradealer should be able to answer any questions you have about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisﬁed with the information you receive, you can call Acura Client Relations.

Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)

Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance

Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000-km) warranty, the following beneﬁts are available:

• Towing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer

• Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and ﬂat tire

• Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more

Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VISUAL INDEX....................................1

Steering Wheel and Nearby

Controls............................................1

Dashboard and Nearby

Controls........................................... 2

SAFETY INFORMATION................... 3

Important Safety Information......... 3

Seat Belts.............................................4

Airbags..................................................7

Child Safety....................................... 14

Safety Label Locations.....................21

Reporting Safety Defects................22

INSTRUMENT PANEL..................... 23

Malfunction Indicators....................23

Condition Indicators........................25

On/Off Indicators............................ 25

Multi-Information Display..............27

VEHICLE CONTROLS......................28

Using the Remote Transmitter......28

Keyless Access System....................28

Door Operation................................30

Power Window Operation..............31

Power Moonroof Operation- If

equipped........................................32

Interior and Exterior Lights............ 33

One-Touch Turn Signal...................35

Auto High Beam System- If

equipped........................................35

Wiper Operation.............................. 36

Adjusting the Seats..........................38

Driving Position Memory

System...........................................40

Adjusting the Head Restraints...... 40

Floor Mats......................................... 42

Adjusting the Rear Seats................ 42

Adjusting the Steering Wheel........42

Adjusting the Mirrors...................... 43

Homelink® Garage Opener- If

equipped....................................... 44

Climate Control System.................45

Seat Heaters and Ventilation- If

equipped........................................47

Customized Features.......................48

Setting the Clock............................. 48

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY....... 50

Basic Audio Operation.................... 50

AcuraLink®........................................ 52

Apple CarPlay™................................53

Android Auto™.................................54

FM/AM Radio.................................... 55

SiriusXM - If equipped.....................56

iPod®.................................................. 56

Pandora®- US models only............ 57

Siri™ Eyes Free..................................57

USB Flash Drive................................ 58

Bluetooth® Audio............................. 59

Compact Disc (CD)- If

equipped........................................59

BLUETOOTH

HANDSFREELINK®...................... 61

Basic HFL Operation........................ 61

Pairing a Phone.................................62

Making a Call.................................... 63

SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail-

If equipped.................................... 65

NAVIGATION.................................. 66

Basic Navigation Operation...........66

Entering Your Destination.............. 67

Routing...............................................68

DRIVING............................................71

Before Driving....................................71

Maximum Load Limit.......................72

Towing a Trailer................................74

Towing Behind A Motorhome........74

Remote Engine Start- If

equipped........................................74

Starting to Drive...............................75

Shifting...............................................76

Auto Idle Stop- If equipped............78

Braking............................................... 78

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®)

System...........................................80

AcuraWatch™....................................81

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow (LSF).....81

Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS)............................................83

Road Departure Mitigation

(RDM)............................................ 84

Collision Mitigation Braking

System™ (CMBS™).....................85

Blind Spot Information System-

If equipped....................................86

Parking Sensor System- If

equipped........................................87

Cross Trafﬁc Monitor - If

equipped........................................88

Multi-View Rear Camera................89

Surround View Camera- If

equipped........................................90

Improving Fuel Economy and

Reducing CO2 Emissions............90

Refueling............................................ 91

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED....94

Keyless Access System Battery

Strength........................................ 94

Shift Lever- If equipped Does

Not Move......................................94

Jump Starting....................................95

Overheating...................................... 96

Emergency Engine Stop.................. 97

Emergency Towing...........................97

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS)...........................................98

Changing a Flat Tire.......................100

Fuse Locations................................ 103

MAINTENANCE.............................106

Safety Precautions.........................106

Maintenance MinderTM................. 107

Under the Hood..............................109

Engine Oil.........................................110

Engine Coolant................................112

Checking the Battery..................... 113

Window Washer Fluid....................113

Brake Fluid....................................... 114

Changing Wiper Blades................. 114

Tire Information..............................114

Tire Labeling.................................... 118

DOT Tire Quality Grading.............119

Testing of Readiness Codes.......... 121

SPECIFICATIONS...........................122

CLIENT INFORMATION............... 124

Frequently Asked Questions/

Troubleshooting.........................124

Acura Total Luxury Care

Roadside Assistance..................126

Warranty Coverages......................126

EPA Contact Information..............126

VOICE COMMAND INDEX.......... 128

Voice Portal Commands...............128

Navigation Commands- Models

with navigation only................. 128

Phone Commands..........................128

Audio Commands...........................128

INDEX............................................. 130

VISUAL INDEX

Quickly locate items in the vehicle's interior.

Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

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Dashboard and Nearby Controls

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety--and the safety of others--is very important and operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must use your own good judgement.

Important Safety Information

This guide explains many of your vehicle's safety features and how to use them. Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help to keep you and your passengers safe.

n Important Safety Precautions

• Always wear your seat belt.

• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.

• Be aware of airbag hazards.

• Don't drink and drive.

• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.

• Control your speed.

• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.

n Safety Messages

When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to

your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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n Carbon Monoxide Gas

The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airﬂow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below:

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting. Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your

parked vehicle with the engine running.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ﬁll up with carbon monoxide gas. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.

Seat Belts

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear them properly.

n Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts

All ﬁve seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you

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move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to inﬂate the front airbags.

n Proper Use of Seat Belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in the position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

Seat Belt Inspection

Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

• Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.

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• Check that the latches and buckles work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

n Fastening a Seat Belt

Adjust your seat to the proper position and then follow the steps below:

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.

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3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part ﬁts snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal inquiries.

4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then make sure that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely.

Improperly positioning the seat belt can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

n Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter occupants.

1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the release button.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with several types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and side curtain airbags.

n Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags inﬂate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver and in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

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SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system.

Driver's Knee Airbag

The driver’s knee SRS airbag inﬂates in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help keep the driver in the proper position and to help maximize the beneﬁt provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.

n Advanced Airbags

The front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants.

The driver's advanced front airbag system includes a seat position sensor. Based on information from this sensor and the severity of the impact, the advanced airbag system determines the optimal deployment of the driver's airbag.

The front passenger's advanced airbag system has weight sensors. We advise against allowing a child age 12 or under to ride in the front

passenger's seat. However, if you do allow a child age 12 or under to ride in the front passenger's seat, note that the system will automatically turn off the front passenger's airbag if the sensor's detect that the child is approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less.

For the advanced airbags to work properly:

• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.

• Do not put any object under the passenger's seat.

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the ﬂoor. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

• Do not cover the passenger's side dashboard with a cloth, towel, cover, etc.

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n Side Airbags

The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the outside edge of the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

n Side Curtain Airbags

Side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.

The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.

The side curtain airbags are deigned to deploy in a rollover or moderate- to-severe side impact. If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicles is about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will inﬂate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.

Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

One or both side curtain airbags may inﬂate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision.

n Important Facts About Your Airbags

Always wear your seat belt properly, sit upright, and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front

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passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag

inﬂates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inﬂate.

Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or hurt someone if an airbag

inﬂates.

Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.

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.

n Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and a message appears on the .

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

If the indicator comes on at any other time besides vehicle start-up or does not come on at all, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your

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airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

The indicator comes on to alert you that the front passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.

Children age 12 or under should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.

Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on. If the front passenger‘s seat is empty, the indicator will come on and, in

the event of a crash, the front passenger's airbag will not deploy. The front passenger's knee airbag will not deploy either.

To ensure the passenger is detected properly, conﬁrm that:

• There is no child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.

• There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger's seat.

• The front seat or seat-back is not forced back against an object on the seat or ﬂoor behind it.

• There is no object placed under or beside the front passenger's seat.

• The occupant is sitting in an upright position and the seat-back is not excessively reclined.

• The occupant is not leaning against the door or center console.

• The occupant's feet are placed on the ﬂoor in front of them.

• There are no objects hanging from the front passenger's seat.

• Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back pocket.

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If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and go off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

n Airbag System Components

1. Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.

2. Driver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is stored under the steering column. It is marked SRS AIRBAG.

3. Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

4. Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.

5. An electronic control unit that, when the vehicle is on, continually monitors information about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat belt tensioners, and other vehicle information. During a crash event the unit can record such information.

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6. Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or not the belts are fastened.

7. A driver’s seat position sensor. This sensor determines the optimal force at which the airbag will deploy in a crash.

8. Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).

9. Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.

10. An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.

11. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

12. Saﬁng sensor.

13. A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags.

n Airbag Care

You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

When the airbags have deployed

If an airbag has inﬂated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.

When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision

Even if the airbags did not inﬂate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

Do not remove or modify a front seat without ﬁrst consulting a dealer

This would likely disable or affect the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer. For U.S. vehicles, call Acura Client Relations at (800)

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382-2238. For Canadian vehicles, call Acura Client Services at (888) 922-8729.

Child Safety

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.

The National Highway Trafﬁc Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province, and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

n Protecting Child Passengers – Important Considerations

• An inﬂating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

• A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver's ability to safely control the vehicle.

• Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat.

• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the event of a collision.

• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.

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• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.

Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a booster seat if necessary.

Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.

n Protecting Infants

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position. Rear- facing child seats should never be installed in a forward-facing position. When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

Make sure that there is no contact between the child seat and the seat in front of it. It can also interfere with proper operation of the front passenger’s advanced front airbag system. If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as

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needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear- facing child seat.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.

n Protecting Smaller Children

If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a ﬁrmly secured forward-facing child seat.

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a rear seating position. Placing a forward- facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inﬂates.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

n Selecting a Child Seat

Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a ﬂexible- type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this guide. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child

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reaches a speciﬁed weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.

Important considerations when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.

• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.

• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

n Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in any of the rear seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or ﬂexible type of connectors.

1. Locate the anchor marks afﬁxed to the base of the seat cushion.

2. Pull out the anchor covers under the marks to expose the lower anchors.

3. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.

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Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

5. Make sure the child seat is ﬁrmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

6. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

Note: Do not use the lower inner anchors of the outer rear seats to secure a LATCH-compatible child seat to the rear center seat, unless the manufacturer's instructions for that system permit the use of inner anchors with the stated spacing.

n Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

A child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely necessary, the front passenger seat.

1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle. Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

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3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. When doing this, place your weight on the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

6. Make sure the child seat is ﬁrmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; less than one inch of movement should occur near the seat belt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

n Adding Security with a Tether

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1. Adjust head restraint ▪ For outer positions: Raise the outer head restraint to its highest

position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs. Lift the cover then hook the tether strap through the upper guide, then downward to attach at the anchor on the outside of the seat bottom. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

▪ For the center position: Lower the center head restraint to its

lowest position, then route the tether strap through the upper guide, then down the back of the seat, and secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

2. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. If you have a child restraint system that comes with a tether but can be installed with a seat belt, the tether may be used for additional security.

1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point.

2. Put the head restraint to its upper- most position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.

4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

Always use a tether for forward facing child seats when using the seat belt or lower anchors.

n Protecting Larger Children

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/shoulder seat belt.

Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:

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• The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat.

• The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s neck and arm.

• The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs.

• The child can stay seated for the whole trip.

If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you intend to drive.

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inﬂates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.

Safety Label Locations

Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer for a replacement.

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Reporting Safety Defects

In the U.S.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Trafﬁc Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to safecar.gov, or write to: Administrator, NHTSA,1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from safecar.gov.

In Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you may also inform Transport Canada.

If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.

To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.

Indicators brieﬂy appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

Malfunction Indicators

These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.

U.S.

Canada

Brake system

• Brake ﬂuid is low.

• There is a malfunction in the brake system. Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check the brake ﬂuid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.

Low oil pressure

Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood, check the oil level and add oil if necessary. If the indicator does not turn off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.

Charging system

The battery is not charging. Turn all electrical items off, but do not turn the vehicle off to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.

Keyless Access System There is a problem with the system.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

There is a problem with the system.

Malfunction Indication Lamp (check engine light)

The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is missing or loose. If the indicator blinks, a misﬁre in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place and wait for the engine to cool down.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.

Low Tire Pressure / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Blinks and remains on: Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is ﬁtted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) System

There is a problem with the VSA® or hill start assist system.

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)

There is a problem with the system, the temperature inside the camera is too high or the camera or sensor is blocked.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

There is a problem with the system, the temperature inside the camera is too high, or the camera is blocked.

Electric Power Steering (EPS)

There is a problem with the system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, and restart the engine.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

There is a problem with the system.

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Condition Indicators

These indicators may require you to perform an action.

U.S.

Canada

Parking Brake

Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive with it not fully released.

Seat Belt Reminder

Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.

Low Fuel

Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the fuel gauge. See your dealer.

Low Tire Pressure / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Comes on while driving: Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inﬂate tire(s) if necessary.

System Message

When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also appears on the multi-information display (MID). Check the display for more information.

Immobilizer

Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the system. See your dealer.

On/Off Indicators

These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.

VSA

off

VSA® engaged (blinks)

CMBS off

RDM off

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LKAS on

ACC on

Turn signals/hazards on

Fog lights*1 on

High beams on

Exterior lights on

Auto High Beam System on

ECON mode on

*1 - If equipped

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Multi-Information Display

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Main Displays

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VEHICLE CONTROLS

Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.

Using the Remote Transmitter

Lock or unlock the doors, and trunk.

Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Keyless Access System

When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or unlock the doors, and the tailgate without handling the transmitter.

n Unlocking/Locking the Doors

To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the front passenger’s door handle or rear *1 door handle to unlock all the doors and the trunk. You can customize this feature’s behavior.

To lock: Press the door lock button on either front door (or rear door*1) handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not lock.

*1 - If equipped

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n Walk Away Auto Lock

When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter, the doors trunkcan automatically lock if the following conditions are met:

• The remote transmitter is within a range of 5 feet (1.5 m).

• All doors and the trunk are closed.

• There is not an additional remote transmitter inside the vehicle.

Follow these steps:

1. Exit the vehicle, close the door and stay near it. Listen for a beep. The system is activated.

2. Walk at least 5 feet (1.5 m) away.

3. Listen for a beep and look for the lights to ﬂash. The doors lock.

To turn on this feature, follow the steps below:

1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.

2. Select SYSTEM.

3. Select Vehicle.

4. Select Keyless Access Setup.

5. Select Walk Away Auto Lock.

6. Select Enable.

Customizing Door Lock & Unlock Settings

Customize the auto door lock and door unlock settings to your preference. Begin with the vehicle off.

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See Customized Features.

Door Operation

Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.

n Using the Lock Tab

To unlock: When you unlock either front door using the lock tab, the

speciﬁc door (driver’s or passenger’s) unlocks.

To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all the other doors and the trunk lock at the same time. When you lock the door using the lock tab on the front passenger’s door, only that door locks.

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n Using the Front Door Inner Handle

Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks and opens in one motion. Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all other doors.

Do not pull a front door inner handle while the vehicle is moving.

n Using the Master Door Lock Switch

To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to unlock all doors and the trunk. tailgate.

To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all doors and the trunk.

Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position, and close the door.

Open the door using the outer door handle.

Power Window Operation

The power windows can be opened and closed by using the switches on the doors when the vehicle is on. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and close all the windows.

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n Automatic Operation

To open: Push the switch down ﬁrmly. To close: Pull the switch up ﬁrmly.

The window opens or closes completely. To stop the window at any time, push or pull the switch again

brieﬂy.

n Manual Operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly. To close: Pull the switch up lightly.

Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.

n Power Window Lock

Push in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be operated.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or ﬁngers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

Power Moonroof Operation

The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch on the ceiling.

n Automatic Operation

To open: Firmly push the switch back, then release. To close: Firmly push the switch forward, then release.

*1 - If equipped

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The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop the moonroof at any time, push the switch brieﬂy.

Manual Operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly. To close: Pull the switch up lightly.

Release the switch when the window reaches the desired position.

The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop the moonroof at any time, push the switch brieﬂy.

n Moonroof Tilt

To tilt: Push the center of the switch. To close: Push the switch forward ﬁrmly, then release.

Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or ﬁngers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.

Interior and Exterior Lights

Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.

n Brightness Control

Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.

To brighten: Press the + button. To dim: Press the - button.

A beep sounds when the brightness reaches its minimum or maximum.

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n Interior Lights

Lights are located on the ceiling.

ON position: Interior lights remain on. Door-activated position: Interior

lights come on when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.

OFF position: Interior lights remain off.

n Map Lights

Press the front map lights to turn on or off.

n Exterior Lights

Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for low beams.

OFF:

All exterior lights are off.

Turn on exterior lights except headlights.

AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature. Headlights turn on or off

depending on ambient brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights automatically come on after the wipers are engaged for a certain time. The headlights come on when you unlock a door in dark areas with the headlight switch in AUTO.

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Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.

Turn fog lights on or off*1.

One-Touch Turn Signal

Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.

Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a three-blink sequence.

For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it locks into place.

Auto High Beam System

Automatically changes the low beam headlights to high beam headlights when necessary.

n How It Works

When you are driving at night above 45mph (72 km/h) and the headlight lever is in the low beam position with the switch rotated to AUTO, the system changes between low and high beams depending on the light source ahead of you.

If a vehicle is detected ahead of you, the headlights stay in low beams. If the system does not detect any vehicles ahead of you, the headlights change to high beams.

Certain conditions, such as weather and brightness of other vehicles’ lights, can affect system operation.

n Turning the System On or Off

Make sure the headlight lever is in the low beam position with the switch rotated to the AUTO position.

*1 - If equipped

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