Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 1

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

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System Indicators 

(P72)

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Gauges 

(P113)

❙

Multi-Information 
Display 

(P114)

❙

Steering Wheel Adjustments 

(P176)

❙

ENGINE START/STOP Button 

(P158)

❙

Hazard Warning Button

❙

Rear Window Defogger/Heated Door 
Mirror Button 

(P173)

Canadian models

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 (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) System 

OFF) Button 

(P418)

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Parking Sensor System Button

*

 

(P448)

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button 

(P439)

❙

Headlight Washer Button

*

 

(P171)

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Heated Windshield Button

*

 

(P173)

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button 

(P406)

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On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

 

(P220)

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Audio System 

(P214)

❙

Climate Control System 

(P205)

❙

Trunk Opener 

(P149)

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Fuel Fill Door Release Button 

(P460)

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Navigation System

*

 

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Information Screen 

(P223)

❙

 (Surround View Camera) Button

*

 

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Wipers/Washers 

(P169)

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Headlights/Turn Signals 

(P161, 162)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift down) 

(P377)

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Paddle Shifter (Shift up) 

(P377)

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Horn (Press an area around 

.)

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Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

 

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System 
Voice Control Buttons 

(P 317)

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Brightness Control 

(P172)

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons 

(P390)

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TRIP Button 

(P116, 117)

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Interval Button 

(P398)

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 
Button 

(P411)

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Right Selector Wheel 

(P115, 120)

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Heated Steering Wheel Button

*

 

(P202)

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Audio Remote Controls 

(P217)

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Fog Lights

*

 

(P165)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

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Power Window Switches 

(P155)

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Driver’s Front Airbag 

(P44)

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Driver’s Knee Airbag 

(P48)

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Door Mirror Controls 

(P178)

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Power Door Lock Master Switch 

(P147)

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Accessory Power Socket 

(P196)

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Auxiliary Input Jack 

(P216)

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Accessory Power Socket 

(P196)

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Rearview Mirror 

(P177)

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Hood Release Handle 

(P474)

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Memory Buttons 

(P175)

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SET Button 

(P175)

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Glove Box 

(P192)

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Passenger’s Front Airbag 

(P44)

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Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes 

(P555)

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Electric Parking Brake Switch 

(P428)

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Dynamic Mode Button 

(P387)

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Shift Button

*

Electronic Gear Selector 

(P371)

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Automatic Brake Hold Button 

(P432)

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Shift Lever

*

Dual Clutch Transmission 

(P378)

❙

Auto Idle Stop OFF Button

*

 

(P383)

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Wireless Charger

*

 

(P197)

❙

USB Port 

(P215)

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Side Airbags 

(P50)

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Map Lights 

(P190)

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Side Curtain Airbags 

(P52)

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Seat Belts 

(P34)

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Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat 

(P65)

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LATCH to Secure a Child Seat 

(P61)

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Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) 

(P63)

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Rear Seat 

(P187)

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Front Seat 

(P180)

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Coat Hook 

(P200)

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Grab Handle

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Moonroof Switch 

(P157)

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Map Lights 

(P190)

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Sunglasses Holder 

(P204)

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Sun Visors

❙

Vanity Mirrors

❙

Coat Hook 

(P200)

* Not available on all models

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Maintenance Under the Hood 

(P472)

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Windshield Wipers 

(P169, 491)

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Tires 

(P493, 517)

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Door Lock/Unlock Control 

(P136)

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Power Door Mirrors 

(P178)

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Headlights 

(P162, 486)

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How to Refuel 

(P460)

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High-Mount Brake Light 

(P490)

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Emergency Trunk Release Lever 

(P151)

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Opening/Closing the Trunk 

(P150)

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Multi-View Rear Camera

*

 

(P456)

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Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights 

(P488)

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Brake Lights 

(P488)

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Rear Turn Signal Lights 

(P487)

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Back-Up Lights 

(P489)

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Rear License Plate Lights 

(P490)

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Fog Lights

*

 

(P165, 486)

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Trunk Release Button 

(P149)

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Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 

(P161, 162, 486)

❙

Side Turn Signal Lights 

(P161, 486)

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Daytime Running Lights 

(P165, 486)

❙

Front Side Marker Lights 

(P162, 486)

❙

Taillights 

(P488)

❙

Brake Lights 

(P488)

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Auto Idle Stop Function

*

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator 
(green) comes on. 

(P382)

At

Automatic transmission

Engine status

Deceleration

Stop

Start-up

Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal.

On

Keep the brake pedal 
depressed.

With the automatic brake hold system activated, 
you can release the brake pedal when the 

 

indicator comes on.

U.S.

Canada

Off

Release the brake pedal.

With the automatic brake hold system activated, 
depress the accelerator pedal.

Restarting

* Not available on all models

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Safe Driving 

(P 29)

Airbags 

(P 41)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and 

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety 

(P 56)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard 

(P 69)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon 

monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon 
monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist 

(P33)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, 

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts 

(P 34)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well 

back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing 

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as 
low as possible.

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Instrument Panel 

(P 71)

System Indicators

Malfunction Indicator 
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator

Charging System 
Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist 
(VSA®) System Indicator

VSA® OFF Indicator

Electric Power Steering 
(EPS) System Indicator

Lights Indicators

Lights On Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Immobilizer System 
Indicator

System Indicators

System Message 
Indicator

Gauges 

(P113)

/Display 

(P114)

/System Indicators 

(P72)

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

Keyless Access System 
Indicator

Electric Parking Brake 
System Indicator

Electric Parking Brake 
Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold 
System Indicator

SPORT (Sport mode) 
Indicator

Blind spot information 
(BSI) Indicator

*

Collision Mitigation Braking 
System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

) Indicator

Road Departure Mitigation 
(RDM) Indicator

Automatic Brake Hold 
Indicator

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Fog Light Indicator

*

Temperature 
Gauge

Security System 
Alarm Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Tachometer

Multi-Information Display

Speedometer

Gear Position Indicator

*

/

Shift Lever Position 
Indicator

*

M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Sequential Mode Gear Selection 
Indicator

System Indicators

Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF) Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System 
(ABS) Indicator

Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator

Brake System 
Indicator (Red)

Supplemental Restraint 
System Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Turn Signal and Hazard 
Warning Indicators

Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)

U.S.

Canada

U.S.

Canada

Precision All-Wheel 
Steer

TM

 (P-AWS®) 

Indicator

*

ECON

ECON (Econ mode) 
Indicator

SH-AWD Indicator

*

Auto Idle Stop System 
Indicator (Amber)

*

/

Auto Idle Stop 
Indicator (Green)

*

Auto High-Beam 
Indicator

* Not available on all models

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Controls 

(P 131)

Clock 

(P132)

You can also adjust the time manually.

a

Enter the Clock Adjustment screen.

2 Clock (P132)

b

Rotate 

 to change hour, then move 

.

c

Rotate 

 to change minute, then 

press .

The navigation system receives signals from 
GPS satellites, updating the clock 
automatically.

Models with navigation system

ENGINE START/STOP 
Button 

(P158)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s 
power mode.

Turn Signals 

(P161)

Lights 

(P162)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

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Wipers and Washers 

(P169)

*1:Models with automatic intermittent 

wipers

*2:Models without automatic intermittent 

wipers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST
OFF
AUTO

*1

: Wiper speed varies 

automatically
INT

*2

: Low speed with 

intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward 
you to spray 
washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring

(

-: Low Sensitivity

*1

: Lower speed, fewer sweeps

*2

(

+: High Sensitivity

*1

: Higher speed, more sweeps

*2

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

Steering Wheel 

(P176)

● To adjust, push the adjustment lever 

down, adjust to the desired position, then 
lock the lever back in place.

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

Unlocking the Front 
Doors from the Inside 

(P146)
● Pull either front door inner handle to 

unlock and open it at the same time.

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door 

from the inner handle unlocks all the 
other doors.

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Trunk 

(P149)

● To unlock and open the trunk:

• Press the trunk opener on the driver side 

control panel.

• Press the trunk release button on the 

keyless access remote.

• Press the trunk release button on the 

trunk lid.

Trunk Opener

Power Door Mirrors 

(P178)
● With the power mode in ON, move the 

selector switch to L or R.

● Push the appropriate edge of the 

adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

● Press the folding button

*

 to fold in and 

out the door mirrors.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Button

*

Power Windows 

(P155)

● With the power mode in ON, open and 

close the power windows.

● If the power window lock button is in the 

off position, each passenger’s window 
can be opened and closed with its own 
switch.

● If the power window lock button is in the 

on position (indicator on), each 
passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Climate Control System 

(P205)

● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.

● Press the 

 button to turn the system on or off.

● Press the 

 button or select the Front 

 icon to defrost the windshield.

Driver’s Side Temperature 
Control Switch

Air flows from floor and 
windshield defroster vents.

Air flows from floor vents.

Air flows from floor and 
dashboard vents, and back of 
the center console.

Air flows from dashboard vents 
and back of the center console.

AUTO Button

Passenger’s Side Temperature 
Control Switch

 (On/off) Button

Driver’s Side Temperature 
Icon

Passenger’s Side Temperature 
Icon

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

 (Windshield Defroster) Button

Vent Mode Control Icon

A/C (Air Conditioning) and 
SYNC (Synchronization) Icon

Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 
Icon

Fan Control Icon

* Not available on all models

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Features 

(P213)

Audio System 

(P219)

 

For navigation system operation

 

() See the Navigation System Manual

*1:Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.

Information Screen

Audio Menu

 (CD Eject) Button

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

BACK Button

Interface Dial (ENTER/MENU 
Button)

INFO Button

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

PHONE Button

 (Tune Down) Icon

*1

Source

 (Day/Night) Button

Tune

*1

CD Slot

 (Information) Icon

Preset Icons

*1

 (Tune Up) Icon

*1

Stations

*1

SCAN

*1

SMARTPHONE Button

SETTINGS Button

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Audio Remote Controls 

(P217)

● SOURCE Button

Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM®/CD/USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto/Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora®

*

/AUX.

● Left Selector Wheel

Roll to adjust the volume up/down.
Radio:Move to a side to change the 

preset station.
Move to a side and hold to select 
the next or previous strong station.

CD/USB device:

Move to a side to skip to the 
beginning of the next song or 
return to the beginning of the 
current song.
Move to a side and hold to change 
a folder.

Left Selector Wheel

SOURCE Button

* Not available on all models

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Driving 

(P355)

Electronic Gear Selector

*

 

(P371)

● Select 

(

P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.

Park
Press the 

(

P button.

Used when parking, before turning off or starting the engine.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse
Pull back the 

(

R button.

Used when reversing.

Neutral
Press the 

(

N button.

Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Press the 

(

D button.

Used for normal driving. The sequential mode can be used.

Gear Position Indicator
The gear position indicator and the 
shift button indicator indicate the 
current gear selection.

Gear Position 
Indicator

Shift Button 
Indicator

Gear selection

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Paddle Shifters 

(P377)

Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual 
transmission (1st through 9th). This is useful for engine braking.

When the transmission is in 

(

D

● The transmission will shift back to 

automatic mode once the system 
detects that the vehicle is cruising.

When the transmission is in 

(

D

 

with Sport+ mode

● Holds the selected gear, and the M 

(sequential mode) indicator comes 
on, when the Sport+ mode is on.

● The sequential mode gear selection 

is shown in the instrument panel.

Gear Position Indicator

Shift Down 

(

- 

Paddle Shifter

Shift Up 

(

+ 

Paddle Shifter

Selected Gear Number

M Indicator

* Not available on all models

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