Acura 2020 TLX Owner's manual

Owner’s Manual

2020 TLX

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 air bag 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;

3

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a

passenger vehicle or off-highway motor

vehicle can expose you to chemicals including

engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. To

minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,

do not idle the engine except as necessary,

service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area

and wear gloves or wash your hands

frequently when servicing your vehicle. For

more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

.

• 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 belongs 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.

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California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act

The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this

vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may

apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded

by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

Software End User License Agreement

Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by

the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which

contains a binding arbitration clause. Please refer to the End User

License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your

use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services,

functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of

the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and

conditions of the End User License Agreement.

You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software

by sending a signed, written notice to ACURA at American Honda

Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Relations Mail Stop 100-5E-8F, 1919

Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage

this setting, visit www.acuralink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And

operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

NOTICE

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have

provided operating procedures and other information on labels and

in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that

could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You

must use your own good judgment.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,

including:

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol

3 and

one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These signal words mean:

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.

● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.

● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please

read it carefully.

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don’t follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don’t follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

instructions.

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Contents

This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the

vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.

This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find

descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your

particular model.

Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)

represent features and equipment that are available on some, but

not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these

features.

This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and

Canada.

The information and specifications included in this publication were

in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications

or design at any time without notice and without incurring any

obligation.

2 Safe Driving P. 29

For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41

2 Instrument Panel P. 71

Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 113

2 Controls P. 131

Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 133

Moonroof P. 157

Adjusting the Seats P. 180

2 Features P. 213

Audio System P. 214 Audio System Basic Operation P. 219

Customized Features P. 292 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 314

2 Driving P. 355

Before Driving P. 356 Towing a Trailer P. 361

Multi-View Rear Camera

*

P. 457 Surround View Camera System

*

P. 459

2 Maintenance P. 465

Before Performing Maintenance P. 466 Maintenance Minder

TM

P. 469

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 493

Climate Control System Maintenance P. 508

2 Handling the Unexpected P. 517

Tools P. 518 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 519

Overheating P. 547 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 549

When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 562

2 Information P. 565

Specifications P. 566 Identification Numbers P. 568

Emissions Testing P. 571 Warranty Coverages P. 573

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Contents

Child Safety P. 56 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69 Safety Labels P. 70

Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 149 Security System P. 152 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 155

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 158 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 177

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 189 Climate Control System P. 205

Audio Error Messages P. 267 General Information on the Audio System P. 274

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 317 Compass

*

P. 352

When Driving P. 362 Braking P. 429 Parking Your Vehicle P. 446

Refueling P. 460 Fuel Economy and CO

2

Emissions P. 463

Maintenance Under the Hood P. 474 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488

Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 495 Battery P. 504 Remote Transmitter Care P. 506

Cleaning P. 509 Accessories and Modifications P. 514

Engine Does Not Start P. 539 Jump Starting P. 542 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 546

Fuses P. 555 Emergency Towing P. 560 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 561

Refueling P. 563

Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 569 Reporting Safety Defects P. 570

Authorized Manuals P. 575 Client Service Information P. 576

Quick Reference Guide

P. 4

Safe Driving

P. 29

Instrument Panel

P. 71

Controls

P. 131

Features

P. 213

Driving

P. 355

Maintenance

P. 465

Handling the Unexpected

P. 517

Information

P. 565

Index

P. 578

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Quick Reference Guide

Visual Index

❙ System Indicators

(P72)

❙ Gauges (P113)

❙ Multi-Information

Display

(P114)

❙ Steering Wheel Adjustments (P176)

❙ ENGINE START/STOP Button (P158)

❙ Hazard Warning Button

❙ Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

(P173)

Canadian models

❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) System

OFF) Button

(P419)

❙ Parking Sensor System Button

*

(P449)

❙ Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

(CMBS

TM

) OFF Button (P440)

❙ Headlight Washer Button

*

(P171)

❙ Heated Windshield Button

*

(P173)

❙ Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button

(P407)

❙ On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

(P220)

❙ Audio System (P214)

❙ Climate Control System (P205)

❙ Trunk Opener (P149)

❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P461)

❙ Navigation System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Information Screen (P223)

❙ (Surround View Camera) Button

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Wipers/Washers (P169)

❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P161, 162)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (P377)

❙ Paddle Shifter (Shift up) (P377)

❙ Horn (Press an area around .)

❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System

Voice Control Buttons

(P 317)

❙ Brightness Control (P172)

❙ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low

Speed Follow Buttons

(P390)

❙ TRIP Button (P116, 117)

❙ Interval Button (P399)

❙ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Button

(P412)

❙ Right Selector Wheel (P115, 120)

❙ Heated Steering Wheel Button

*

(P202)

❙ Audio Remote Controls (P217)

❙ Fog Lights

*

(P165)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index

6

Quick Reference Guide

❙ Power Window Switches (P155)

❙ Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)

❙ Driver’s Knee Airbag (P48)

❙ Door Mirror Controls (P178)

❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P147)

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P196)

❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P216)

❙ Accessory Power Socket (P196)

❙ Rearview Mirror (P177)

❙ Hood Release Handle (P476)

❙ Memory Buttons (P175)

❙ SET Button (P175)

❙ Glove Box (P192)

❙ Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)

❙ Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes (P557)

❙ Electric Parking Brake Switch (P429)

❙ Dynamic Mode Button (P387)

❙ Shift Button

*

Electronic Gear Selector (P371)

❙ Automatic Brake Hold Button

(P433)

❙ Shift Lever

*

Dual Clutch Transmission (P378)

❙ Auto Idle Stop OFF Button

*

(P383)

❙ Wireless Charger

*

(P197)

❙ USB Port (P215)

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Quick Reference Guide

❙ Side Airbags (P50)

❙ Map Lights (P190)

❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P52)

❙ Seat Belts (P34)

❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P65)

❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P61)

❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P63)

❙ Rear Seat (P187)

❙ Front Seat (P180)

❙ Coat Hook (P200)

❙ Grab Handle

❙ Moonroof Switch

(P157)

❙ Map Lights (P190)

❙ Sunglasses Holder

(P204)

❙ Sun Visors

❙ Vanity Mirrors

❙ Coat Hook (P200)

* Not available on all models

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Visual Index
8
Quick Reference Guide
❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P474)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P169, 493)
❙ Tires (P495, 519)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P136)
❙ Power Door Mirrors (P178)
❙ Headlights (P162, 488)
❙ How to Refuel (P461)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P492)
❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P151)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P150)
❙ Multi-View Rear Camera
*
 (P457)
❙ Taillights/Rear Side Marker Lights 
(P490)
❙ Brake Lights (P490)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P489)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P491)
❙ Rear License Plate Lights (P492)
❙ Fog Lights
*
 (P165, 488)
❙ Trunk Release Button (P149)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P161, 162, 488)
❙ Side Turn Signal Lights (P161, 488)
❙ Daytime Running Lights (P165, 488)
❙ Front Side Marker Lights (P162, 488)
❙ Taillights (P490)
❙ Brake Lights (P490)
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Quick Reference Guide

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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Quick Reference Guide

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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Quick Reference Guide

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

System 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 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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Quick Reference Guide

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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Quick Reference Guide

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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Quick Reference Guide

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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Quick Reference Guide

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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Quick Reference Guide

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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Quick Reference Guide

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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Quick Reference Guide

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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