Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 23

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• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the 

seats.

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They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation 
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 37

• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the 

vehicle, and go off soon after.

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Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

2 Indicators P. 72

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Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire 
and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and 
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and 

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle’s placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers 

that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers 

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and 

luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount 
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in 
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load 
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all 
occupants, all accessories and all cargo.

2 Specifications P. 564

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

2 Specifications P. 564

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WARNING

Overloading or improper loading 
can affect handling and stability 
and cause a crash in which you 
can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other 
loading guidelines in this manual.

Label Example

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(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being 

loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the 
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will 

be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle.

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, 
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the 
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

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Maximum Load Limit

Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your 
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.

2 Towing a Trailer P. 361

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load 

850 lbs 

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight 

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs 

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight 

550 lbs 

(249 kg)

Example2

Max Load 

850 lbs 

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight 

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs 

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight 

100 lbs 
(45 kg)

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Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your 
warranties.

Towing Your Vehicle

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs 
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.

2 Emergency Towing P. 558

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Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The electric parking brake indicator 
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull 
up the electric parking brake switch.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button 

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Starting the Engine

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in 
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 
meters).

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all 
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate 
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce 
battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold, 
an engine block heater will improve starting and 
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.

Models with electronic gear selector

Electric Parking 
Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The electric parking brake indicator 
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull 
up the electric parking brake switch.

2. Check that the transmission is in 

(

P, then 

depress the brake pedal.

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Although it is possible to start the vehicle 
in 

(

N, it is safer to start it in 

(

P.

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button 

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Starting the Engine

Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE 
START/STOP button if the battery in the keyless 
access remote is weak.

2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is 

Weak P. 538

The engine may not start if the keyless access remote 
is subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to 
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, set the power mode to 
OFF and wait at least 30 seconds before trying again.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft.
If an improperly coded device is used, the engine’s 
fuel system is disabled.

2 Immobilizer System P. 152

Models with shift lever

Electric Parking 
Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into 

(

P.

2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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

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To start the engine

The engine runs for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the 

 

button, then press and hold the 

 button.

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The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute 
extension request was transmitted successfully.

After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that 
the all the doors and the trunk are locked. 

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Remote Engine Start

*

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Remote Engine Start

*

The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your 
local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your 
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical 
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start if:

•

You have disabled a remote engine start setting 
using the multi-information display.

•

The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

P.

•

The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is 
unlocked.

•

You have already used the remote twice to start 
the engine.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can 
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly 
enclosed areas.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.

Never use the remote engine starter with 
the vehicle parked in a garage or other 
areas with limited ventilation.

Press the 

 button, then press and hold 

the  

button.

Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Continues to blink 
during a vehicle 
self check until the 
engine starts.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

Green LED: Comes on while 
the engine is running.

Red LED: Blinks when the 
remote is out of the keyless 
access system range.

* Not available on all models

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To stop the engine

Press and hold the 

 button 

for one second.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

Amber LED: Blinks when any 
button is pressed.

Red LED:

●

Comes on for one second to let you 
know that the engine has stopped.

●

Blinks when the remote is out of 
the keyless access system range. 
The engine will not stop.

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Remote Engine Start

*

•

Another registered keyless access remote is in the 
vehicle.

•

There is any antenna failure.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The telematics unit malfunctions.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

Before starting the engine, make sure to check the 
door lock status using the remote. When you press 
the 

 button, wait for the green LED to blink. If 

the red LED turns on, the doors and trunk did not 
lock, and the engine does not start.

While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:

•

The climate control system is activated in 
recirculation mode.

•

The seat ventilation is activated

*

.

When it is cold outside:

•

The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.

•

The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are 
activated.

•

The seat heaters and heated steering wheel are 
activated

*

.

2 Heated Steering Wheel

*

 P. 202

2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat 

Ventilation

*

 P. 203

* Not available on all models

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1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button 

simultaneously.

2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into 

(

D. Select 

(

R when reversing.

3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the 

accelerator pedal.

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Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.

2 Parking Brake P. 428
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning 

Message P. 552

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Starting to Drive

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Starting to Drive

You can also release the parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the 
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle 
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the 
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with 
the accelerator pedal.

The engine stops when the gear position is changed 
from 

(

P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is 

pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.

When the engine was started using the two-way 
keyless access remote

*

When the engine was started using the two-way keyless access remote

*

When the engine was started in any case

* Not available on all models

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Hill Start Assist System

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

Change the gear position to 

(

D when facing uphill, or 

(

R when facing downhill, 

then release the brake pedal.

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Hill Start Assist System

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and 
will not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is 
switched off.

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Precautions While Driving

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or 
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

■

In Rain

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not change the gear position while pressing the 
accelerator pedal. You could damage the 
transmission.

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an 
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in 
the full left or right position for a while, the electric 
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system 
goes into a protective mode, and limits its 
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder 
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down, 
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can 
eventually damage the system.

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while 
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering 
and brake power assist functions will stop, making it 
difficult to control the vehicle.

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Automatic Transmission

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If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. 
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

Automatic Transmission

*

The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the 
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress 
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

Dual Clutch Transmission

*

As with a conventional automatic transmission, this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the 
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress 
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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Other Precautions

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Creeping

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Kickdown

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Creeping

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Kickdown

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Precautions While Driving

Do not change the gear position to 

(

N, as you will 

lose engine braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, 
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so 
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are 
replaced.

* Not available on all models

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Shifting

Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift button positions

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(

P (parking) button

The gear position changes to 

(

P when you 

press the 

(

P button while the vehicle is 

parked with the power mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the 

(

P button 

come on.

Models with electronic gear selector

1

Shifting

To prevent malfunction and unintended 
engagement:

•

Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.

•

Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift 
buttons.

•

Do not let passengers or children operate the shift 
buttons.

The beeper sounds and the message appears on the 
multi-information display when you depress the 
accelerator pedal with the gear position in 

(

N.

Change the gear position to 

(

D or 

(

R with the brake 

pedal depressed.

When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures 
(−22°F/−30°C), there may be a short delay before the 
shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you 
are in the correct gear before driving.

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WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 
without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash 
resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal 
until you have confirmed that 

(

P

 is shown 

on the gear position Indicator.

Park
Used when parking, before turning off or 
starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing

Neutral
Transmission is not locked

Drive
Used for:

●

Normal driving (gears change between 1st 
and 9th automatically)

●

Temporarily driving in the sequential 
mode

●

Driving in the sequential mode (when 
driving in Sport+ mode)

(

P Button

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Shift Operation

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Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change 

(

D to 

(

R and vice versa, come to 

a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has 
come to a complete standstill can damage the 
transmission.

Use the gear position indicator and the shift button 
indicator to check the gear position before selecting 
a shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected gear position, 
or all the gear position indicators are blinking 
simultaneously, there is a problem with the 
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission 
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine 
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine 
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a 
slight jolt.

When the engine speed is increased while the 
transmission is in 

(

N, 

(

P or 

(

R, the fuel supply may 

be cut off even without the engine speed entering 
the tachometer’s red zone.

The beeper sounds once when you change to 

(

R.

Gear Position Indicator

Tachometer’s red zone

Press the 

(

P button.

Pull back the 

(

R button.

Press the 

(

N button.

Press the 

(

D button.

Shift Button 
Indicator

M (sequential mode) Indicator

Sequential Mode Gear 
Selection Indicator

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In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the gear selection response may be slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before changing the gear position to 

(

P, and 

confirm that 

(

P is shown on the gear position indicator before releasing the brake.

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When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position 
automatically changes to 

(

P.

• The vehicle is in stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) 

or slower.

• The transmission is in other than 

(

P.

• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

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If you manually change the gear position from 

(

P with the brake pedal 

depressed, the gear position will automatically return to 

(

P once you release 

the brake pedal.

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When turning off the power mode

If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in 
other than 

(

P, the gear position automatically changes to 

(

P.

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When opening the driver’s door

While the system is designed to automatically change 
the gear position to 

(

P under the described 

conditions, in the interest of safety you should always 
select 

(

P before opening the driver's door.

Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

2 When Stopped P. 445

If you want to drive the vehicle after the gear position 
has automatically changed to 

(

P under the described 

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt, 
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear 
position.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the engine and lock 
the doors.

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