ACURA TLX 2017 User Manual
The 2017 Acura TLX is a sophisticated and sporty midsize luxury sedan that has a great mix of speed, comfort, and high-tech features. Its sleek and aerodynamic exterior design gives off an air of elegance and refinement, and its powerful engines, which include a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a 3.5-liter V6, offer thrilling performance and smooth power delivery. The TLX has a nice, comfortable cabin with high-quality materials, supportive seats, and the latest technology. The infotainment system is easy to use and keeps you connected and in charge of navigation, music, and your phone. The TLX puts safety first and gives you peace of mind on the road with its available AcuraWatch set of safety features, such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. The TLX also has a smooth and stable ride, which is a good mix of comfort and sportiness. Overall, the 2017 Acura TLX is an attractive choice for people looking for a midsize luxury car that excels in performance, comfort, and high-tech features and offers a refined and sophisticated driving experience.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Keys
- Models without two-way keyless access remote
- Models with two-way keyless access remote
Use the keyless access remote to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate. You can also use the keyless access system to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate.
Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle theft.
Immobilizer System P. 137
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to the electronics:
- Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in locations with high temperature or high humidity.
- Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
- Keep the keys away from liquids.
- Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine may not start, and the keyless access system may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them inspected by a dealer.
Keyless access remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate when the keyless access remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while pressing the release button. To reinstall the built-in key, push the built-in key into the keyless access remote until it clicks.
Key Number Tag
Contains a number that you will need if you purchase a replacement key.
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine, contact a dealer.
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless access remote when locking/unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors or opening the tailgate or starting the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
- Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
- You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
- A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless access remote.
Communication between the keyless access remote and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s battery.
The keyless access remote battery lasts about two years. This changes by how often you use the remote. The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing it near electrical appliances such as televisions and personal computers.
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Using the Keyless Access System|
When you carry the keyless access remote, you can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door handle. You can open the tailgate within about 32 inches (80 cm) radius from the tailgate release button.
Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the door lock button on the front door or the tailgate.
Some exterior lights flash; the beeper sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock; and the security system sets.
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote transmitter or keyless access system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Using the Keyless Access System
- The driver must carry the keyless access remote and not leave it in the vehicle when you get out.
- A person who is not carrying the keyless access remote can lock/unlock the doors if a person who is carrying it is within range.
- The door may be unlocked if the door handle is covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if the keyless access remote is within range.
- If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the door sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond by unlocking the doors.
- The door might not open if you pull it immediately after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle again and confirm that the door is unlocked before pulling the handle.
Unlocking the doors and tailgate Grab the driver’s door handle:
- The driver’s door unlocks.
- Some exterior lights flash twice and the beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle: - All the doors unlock.
- Some exterior lights flash twice and the beeper sounds twice.
Press the tailgate release button: - The tailgate unlocks and opens.
- Some exterior lights flash twice and the beeper sounds twice.
Using the Tailgate Release Button P. 132
Using the Keyless Access System
- Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the keyless access remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
- The keyless access remote may not operate if it is too close to the door and door glass.
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle, the doors will automatically relock.
The light flash, beep and unlock settings can be customized using the multi-information display.
Customized Features P. 100, 106
Using the Remote Transmitter
- Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:- Some exterior lights flash, all the doors and tailgate lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first push): - A beeper sounds and verifies the security system is set.
- Some exterior lights flash, all the doors and tailgate lock, and the security system sets.
- ■ Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:- Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door unlocks.
Twice: - The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
- Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door unlocks.
Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
Customized Features P. 100, 106
If the interior light switch is in the door-activated position, the interior lights come on when you press the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30 seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off immediately.
Interior Lights P. 169
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so the operating range may vary depending on the surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is dead.
Replacing the Button Battery P. 380
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
Customized Features P. 100, 106
Checking Door Lock Status*
You can remotely check if your vehicle’s doors are all locked or any are unlocked using the keyless access remote from extended distances.
Press the lock button, the Amber (left) LED blinks once. Then after three seconds one of the following feedback will come:
- Green (center) comes on: Acknowledges that the doors are locked.
- Red (right) comes on: Acknowledges that doors are not locked, or any door is not completely closed.
- Red (right) blinks three times: The remote does not receive the door lock status from the vehicle.
Checking Door Lock Status*
Operate the remote in an open space. If there are buildings or other obstacles between your vehicle and the remote, the remote may not work even within the operable range. However, the range of unlock, all doors, and panic functions are the same as the standard keyless access remote.
2 Using the Remote Transmitter P. 125
When checking the door lock status, you can also start or stop the engine.
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 270
Using the Lock Tab
- Locking a door
Push the lock tab forward. - Unlocking a door Pull the lock tab rearward.
Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
Pull the front door inner handle.
The door unlocks and opens in one motion.
- Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.
Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
The front door inner handles are designed to allow front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. However this feature requires that front seat occupants never pull a front door inner handle while the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where childproof door locks are provided. 2 Childproof Door Locks P. 129
Useful Links
Download Manuals: Acura | Owner’s Manual & Warranty | Acura Owner’s Site
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