Acura TLX (2021 year). Manual in english - page 10

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Wipers and Washers

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When you push the lever down to 

AUTO

, the 

windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stops in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.

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AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to 

AUTO

, you 

can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

*

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Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such 
as the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to 

OFF

, and set the power 

mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), then 
remove the obstacle.

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

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

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 

(

+

 or 

(

-

 button to adjust instrument 

panel brightness.

Brighten:

 Press the 

(

+

 button.

Dim:

 Press the 

(

-

 button.

You will hear a beep when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you 
will be returned to the previous display.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display 
while you are adjusting it.

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Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness

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Brightness Control

The brightness of the instrument panel will be 
reduced when the following conditions:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The light switch is in any position other than off 
and it is dark outside.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

(

+

/

(

-

 Button

Models with Head-Up Display

(

+

/

(

-

 Button

Models without Head-Up Display

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Brightness Control

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When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the 

(

+

/

(

-

 button to adjust head-up display 

brightness.

Brighten: 

Press the 

(

+

 button.

Dim: 

Press the 

(

-

 button.

The head-up display will return to its original 
state several seconds after adjusting the 
brightness.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the display 
while you are adjusting it.

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Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness

*

(

+

/

(

-

 Button

* Not available on all models

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door 
mirror button to defog the rear window and 
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.

Heated Windshield Button

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Press the heated windshield button to deice the windshield at the wiper park area 
and along the driver side edge of the windshield when the power mode is in ON.

The heated windshield will automatically 
switch off after 15 minutes.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the 
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making 
it difficult to start the engine.

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside 
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door 
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.

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Heated Windshield Button

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This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when 
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, 
making it difficult to start the engine.

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside 
temperature is below 39°F (4°C), the heated 
windshield may automatically activate for up to 15 
minutes.

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

You can store two driver’s seat and outside mirrors position with the driving position 
memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter, or keyless 
access system, door mirrors adjust to one of the two preset positions and the seat 
adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset positions automatically.

The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY.

•

DRIVER 1

 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.

•

DRIVER 2

 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending 
on the set seating position once you

•

Stop the vehicle.

•

Put the transmission in 

(

P

.

•

Turn the engine off.

•

Then open the driver’s door.

Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to 
the 

DRIVER 1

 or 

2

 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

Using the audio/information screen, you can disable 
the automatic seat adjustment function.

2

Customized Features

 P. 300

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned ON/
OFF.

2

Customized Features

 P. 300

System Operation

The system will not operate if:

•

The vehicle is moving.

•

Either memory position button is pressed while the 
seat is in motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

The memory 1 or 2 position is set fully to the rear.

•

The mode selector is pressed up or down while in 
operation.

Models with mode selector

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

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Driving Position Memory System

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1.

Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 
driver’s seat and door mirrors to the desired 
position.

2.

Press the 

SET

 button.

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The memory button indicator lights will 
blink.

3.

Press and hold memory button 

(

1

 or 

(

2

 

within five seconds of pressing the 

SET

 

button.

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Once the seat and the door mirror 
positions have been memorized, the 
indicator light on the button you pressed 
stays on and you will hear the double-
beep.

1.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

2.

Press a memory button (

(

1

 or 

(

2

).

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The indicator light will blink.

The seat and the door mirrors will 
automatically move to the memorized 
positions. When they have finished moving, 
the indicator light stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the 

SET

 button, the storing operation 

will be canceled when:

•

You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat or the door mirror position 
before the double-beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.

•

You press the mode selector up or down.

Models with mode selector

SET

 Button

Memory Button 1

Memory Button 2

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:

•

Press the 

SET

 button or memory button 

(

1

 or 

(

2

.

•

Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than 

(

P

.

•

You press the mode selector up or down.

Models with mode selector

Memory Buttons

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1.

Push the steering wheel adjustment lever 
down.

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The steering wheel adjustment lever is 
under the steering column.

2.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and 
in or out.

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Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.

3.

Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up 
to lock the steering wheel in position.

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After adjusting the position, make sure 
you have securely locked the steering 
wheel in place by trying to move it up, 
down, in, and out.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.

When you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror and 
power door mirrors reduce the glare from 
headlights behind you. Press the 

 button to 

turn this function on and off. When activated, 
the 

 indicator comes on.

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Automatic Dimming Power Door Mirrors

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 and Rearview 

Mirror

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Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

2

Front Seats

 P. 166

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Automatic Dimming Power Door Mirrors

*

 and Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 

(

R

.

 Button/Indicator

* Not available on all models

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Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch:

 Select the left or right 

mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.

Mirror position adjustment switch:

 Press 

the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.

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Folding door mirrors

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Press the folding button to fold the door 
mirrors in or out.

Selector Switch

Folding Button

*

Adjustment Switch

* Not available on all models

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Mirrors

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If activated, either side door mirror 
automatically tilts downward when you put 
the vehicle into 

(

R

; this improves close-in 

visibility on the selected side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you take 
the vehicle out of 

(

R

.

To activate this feature, set the power mode 
to ON and slide the selector switch to the left 
or right side.
To deactivate this feature, move selector 
switch to middle position.

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Folding in the door mirrors

Lock all doors from outside the vehicle.

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The mirrors start folding in automatically.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

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Folding out the door mirrors

Unlock the driver’s or all doors from outside the vehicle.

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The mirrors start folding out automatically.

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

 P. 118

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

Selector Switch

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

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Automatic Folding Door Mirror Function

*

Door mirrors will not unfold automatically if fold 
button is pressed.

2

Folding door mirrors

*

 P. 164

You can turn the automatic folding door mirror 
function on and off.

2

Customized Features

 P. 300

Door mirrors will not fold automatically when locking 
from inside the vehicle using lock tab or master door 
lock switch.

* Not available on all models

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Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to maintain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seats

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Seats

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

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Front Seats

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow 
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the 
steering wheel and the chest.

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WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result 
in serious injury or death if the front 
airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front 
airbags as possible while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.

Move back.

Allow sufficient 

space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal Position 

Adjustment

Height Adjustment

Seat-back Angle 

Adjustment

Mode Selector

*

2

 Seat Control 

Interface

*

 P. 168

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

Press the top: 

To move the lumbar support 

up.

Press the bottom: 

To move the lumbar 

support down.

Press the front: 

To increase the entire 

lumbar support.

Press the rear: 

To decrease the entire lumbar 

support.

Lumbar Support 

Adjustment Switch

Models without mode selector

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Seats

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Front Seats

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Press the mode selector up or down to display seat adjustment information on the 
audio/information screen, and then use the adjustment switch to adjust the lumbar 
support, bolster support or thigh support.

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Seat Control Interface

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Seat Control Interface

*

The image of each adjustment mode displayed on the 
audio/information screen:

Lumbar support

Bolster support

Thigh support

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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1.

Press the mode selector up or down to select the lumbar support adjustment 
mode, bolster support adjustment mode or thigh support adjustment mode.

2.

Press the adjustment switch as follow.

To adjust the lumbar support:
Press the top: 

To move the lumbar support 

up.

Press the bottom: 

To move the lumbar 

support down.

Press the front: 

To increase the entire 

lumbar support.

Press the rear: 

To decrease the entire lumbar 

support.

To adjust the bolster support:
Press the front: 

To increase the bolster 

support.

Press the rear: 

To decrease the bolster 

support.

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Seat Control Interface

*

The lumbar support, bolster support and thigh 
support can be adjusted even when the power mode 
is in VEHICLE OFF. However, the adjusting mode 
display does not come on with the power mode in 
VEHICLE OFF.

Adjustment Switch

Mode Selector

Adjustment 

Switch

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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To adjust the thigh support:
Press the front: 

The tucked-down seat 

cushion end rolls out to support your thighs.

Press the rear: 

The tucked-down seat 

cushion end rolls in to support your thighs.

3.

To close the adjusting mode display, hover over the A and/or B-zone touchpad, 
then press the True Touchpad Interface.

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When you want to close the driver’s side adjusting mode display, hover over 
and press the A-zone touchpad.

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When you want to close the passenger’s side adjusting mode display, hover 
over and press the B-zone touchpad.

Adjustment 

Switch

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Front Seats

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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, 
upright position, leaving ample space 
between your chest and the airbag cover in 
the center of the steering wheel.

The front seat passenger should also adjust 
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright 
position.

Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the 
occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the 
chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a 
seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the 
seat-back and your back. Doing so may interfere with 
proper seat belt or airbag operation.

If you cannot get far enough away from the steering 
wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend 
that you investigate whether some type of adaptive 
equipment may help.

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WARNING

Reclining the seat-back too far can result in 
serious injury or death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, 
and sit well back in the seat.