Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 24

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If you want to keep the transmission in 

(

N position [car wash mode]

With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select 

(

N, then release the button to display 

(

N (Neutral) hold mode on the 

multi-information display.

3. Press and hold 

(

N again for two seconds.

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This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle 
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an 
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.

If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed 
after car wash mode has been activated, the 
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and 
a message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

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The gear position remains in 

(

N with the 

power mode in ACCESSORY for 15 
minutes, then, it automatically changes 
to 

(

P and the power mode changes to 

OFF.

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Manually changing to 

(

P cancels 

ACCESSORY mode. The 

(

P indicator 

comes on and the power mode changes 
to OFF. You must always shift to 

(

P 

when car wash mode is no longer 
needed.

1

If you want to keep the transmission in 

(

N position [car wash 

mode]

To keep the vehicle in 

(

N position, you can also 

follow this procedure:
While the power mode is on, select 

(

N, and then 

within five seconds, press the ENGINE START/STOP 
button.

The transmission may not stay in 

(

N position while 

the following indicators are on or when the message 
below appears:

•

Malfunction indicator lamp

•

Transmission system indicator

•

Charging system indicator

•

The Charging System Problem message on the 
multi-information display.

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Restriction on selecting a gear position

You cannot select a gear position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the 
transmission is in:

1. Under the circumstances 
of that:

2. You cannot select:

3. The gear position 
remains in/changes to:

How to change the 
gear position

(

P

The brake pedal is not 
depressed.

Other gear position

(

P

Release the accelerator 
pedal and depress the 
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed without the brake pedal 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed with the accelerator 
pedal depressed.

(

N

 or (

D

The vehicle is moving forward.

(

R

Stop your vehicle in a 
safe place, depress the 
brake pedal, and select 
the appropriate gear 
position.

(

R

 or (

N

The vehicle is moving backward.

(

D

(

R

, (

N

, or (

D

The vehicle is moving.

(

P

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Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 9th gears without releasing your 
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.

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When the transmission is in 

(

D:

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the sequential mode 
gear selection indicator will come on.
When the vehicle goes into the sequential mode by 

(

- paddle shifter and the lower 

gear is available, the transmission properly selects single or double gear change.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential mode will automatically 
switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go off.

Hold the 

(

+ paddle shifter for two seconds or push the 

(

D button to return to 

normal drive.

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When the transmission is in 

(

D with Sport+ mode:

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator 
and sequential mode gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s 
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to the next gear.
You can cancel this mode by pressing Dynamic Mode button to select other than 
Sport+ mode or push the 

(

D button to return to normal drive Sport+ mode. When 

the sequential mode is canceled, the sequential mode indicator and sequential 
mode gear selection indicator will turn off.

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Sequential Mode

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Sequential Mode Operation

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Sequential Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear 
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle 
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.

If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks 
when you try to shift up or down, this means your 
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift 
down while the indicator is blinking.

Downshifting when pulling 
the 

 paddle shifter.

(Changes to a lower gear)

Upshifting when pulling 
the 

 paddle shifter.

(Changes to a higher gear)

Paddle Shifter 
(Shift down)

Paddle Shifter 
(Shift up)

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Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift lever positions

Models with shift lever

1

Shift lever positions

You cannot change the power mode from ON to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in 

(

P.

The vehicle may move very slightly even in 

(

N while 

the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, 
apply the parking brake.

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.

Park
Used when parking or starting the engine

Reverse
Used when reversing

Neutral
Transmission is not locked

Drive
Used for:

●

Normal driving (gears change between 1st 
and 8th automatically)

●

Temporarily driving in the sequential shift 
mode

●

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

Release Button

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Shift Lever Operation

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Shift Lever Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift lever from 

(

D to 

(

R and 

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

Use the shift lever position indicator to check the 
lever position before pulling away.

Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving, 
a blinking transmission system indicator indicates a 
transmission problem.
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 shift 
lever is in 

(

N, 

(

P or 

(

R, the fuel supply may be cut 

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

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the 
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release 
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

Shift Lever Position Indicator 
(transmission system indicator)

Depress the brake pedal 
and press the shift lever 
release button to shift.

Shift without pressing the 
shift lever release button.

Press the shift lever 
release button and 
shift.

Tachometer’s red zone

M (sequential mode) Indicator

Sequential Mode Gear 
Selection Indicator

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Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 8th gears without releasing your 
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential shift 
mode.

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When the shift lever is in 

(

D:

The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode momentarily, and the sequential 
mode gear selection indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential shift mode will 
automatically switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go 
off.

Hold the 

(

+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.

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When the shift lever is in 

(

D with Sport+ mode:

The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode and the M (sequential shift) indicator 
comes on. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down 
into 1st gear.
If you are in 1st through 6th gears and do not operate the paddle shifters as engine 
speed increases approaches the tachometer red zone, the transmission 
automatically shifts up to the next gear.
You can cancel Sport+ mode by either:
• Pressing the Dynamic Mode button.
• Or holding the 

(

+ paddle shifter for two seconds.

When the mode is canceled the sequential mode and sequential mode gear 
indicators will turn off.

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Sequential Shift Mode

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Second gear lock mode

If you pull the 

(

+ paddle shifter while stopped or driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, 

the gear position will be locked in 2nd gear. This makes it easier to pull away on 
slippery surfaces such as snow covered roads.

To cancel the 2nd gear lock mode, pull the 

(

- paddle shifter.

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Sequential Shift Mode Operation

1

Sequential Shift Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear 
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle 
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.

If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks 
when you try to shift up or down, this means your 
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift 
down while the indicator is blinking.

Downshifting when pulling 
the 

 paddle shifter.

(Changes to a lower gear)

Upshifting when pulling 
the 

 paddle shifter.

(Changes to a higher gear)

Paddle Shifter 
(Shift down)

Paddle Shifter 
(Shift up)

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Driving

Auto Idle Stop

*

To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle 
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The 
indicator (green) comes on.

The engine then restarts once the vehicle is 
about to move again, or depending on 
environmental and vehicle conditions, and the 
indicator (green) goes off.

2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When: 

P. 386

A message associated with Auto Idle Stop 
appears on the multi-information display.

2 Indicators P. 89
2 Customized Features P. 124, 301

If the driver’s door is opened while the 
indicator (green) comes on, a buzzer sounds 
to notify you that the Auto Idle Stop function 
is in operation.

1

Auto Idle Stop

*

The 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is 
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop. 
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type 
may shorten the battery life, and prevent Auto Idle 
Stop from activating. If you need to replace the 
battery, make sure to select the specified type. Ask a 
dealer for more details.

The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:

•

Increase in the ECON mode, compared to when 
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.

Auto Idle Stop 
Indicator (Green)

* Not available on all models

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Auto Idle Stop

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Driving

To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press 
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.

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Auto Idle Stop system will stop and the 
Indicator (amber) will come on.

The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every 
time you start the engine, even if you turned it 
off the last time you drove the vehicle.

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Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

1

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

Pressing the Auto Idle Stop OFF button restarts the 
engine during the Auto Idle Stop activated.

Auto Idle Stop System 
Indicator (Amber)

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Driving

The vehicle stops with the gear position in 

(

D and the brake pedal depressed.

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Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:

• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 

km/h) after the engine starts.

• Stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than 

(

D or Sport+.

• The engine is started with the hood open.

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Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate 
Auto Idle Stop.

• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F 

(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).

• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
•

 is ON (indicator on).

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Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

1

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

When ACC with LSF is in operation, the vehicle stops 
without depressing the brake pedal and Auto Idle 
Stop may activate.

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop 
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the 
engine will not restart automatically.

In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE 
START/STOP button.

2 Starting the Engine P. 362

Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button changes 
the power mode to ACCESSORY even while Auto Idle 
Stop is in operation. Once in ACCESSORY, the engine 
no longer restarts automatically. Follow the standard 
procedure to start the engine.

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The fan speed is high.
• Altitude is high.
• The vehicle is repeatedly accelerated and decelerated at a low speed.
• The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between 

the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.

• Humidity in the interior is high.

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• The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).
• The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system 

activated).

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The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

*1

 when:

• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• A steering wheel is operated.
• The transmission is in a position other than 

(

D or Sport+.

• The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while 

stopped on an incline.

• The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly during 

a stop.

• The battery charge becomes low.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.
•

 is ON (indicator on).

• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set 

temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with 

ACC with LSF.

Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal to restart the engine. 
This can keep your vehicle from unexpectedly moving while on an incline.

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The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

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Starting Assist Brake Function

1

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle 
Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when 
the engine restarts.

1

The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

*1

 when:

*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated, 
you can release the brake pedal during Auto Idle Stop 
is in operation.
However, if the automatic brake hold system has 
been turned off, or if there is a problem with the 
system, the engine will restart automatically when 
you release the brake pedal.

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Integrated Dynamics System

Driving

Integrated Dynamics System

Modifies the dynamic character of the vehicle. There are four modes to select from: Econ, Normal, Sport, and Sport+.
Press the Dynamic Mode button to select a mode. The mode you have selected appears on the multi-information display.
You can customize the mode default setting using the multi-information display.

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When you restart the engine with Sport+ mode, the mode is changed to Sport automatically.

Dynamic Mode Button

Econ (Econ mode)
Maximizes fuel economy.

Normal (Normal mode)
Provides the best balance of fuel economy and sportiness for 
everyday driving.

Sport (Sport mode)
Enhances vehicle response and feel with decreased steering 
assist. Also increases throttle response and SH-AWD

*

 control.

Sport+ (Sport+ mode)
Adds to Sport mode to allow for increase performance when 
using the steering wheel paddle shifters.

* Not available on all models

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Front Sensor Camera

Driving

Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC with LSF, CMBS

TM

, and auto 

high-beam, is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to 
operate its functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview 
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing 
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady 
area or face the front of the vehicle away from 
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do 
not allow it to cover the camera housing. 
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on 
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

1

Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield, hood, or front grill that could obstruct 
the camera’s field of vision and cause the system to 
operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield 
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replace the windshield with a 
genuine Acura replacement windshield. Making even 
minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision or 
installing an aftermarket replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer 
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the 
camera is necessary for the system to operate 
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument 
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent 
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Sensor 
Camera

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Front Sensor Camera

Driving

1

Front Sensor Camera

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message 
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message 
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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