When Driving; Starting The Engine - Acura TLX 2021 Owner's Manual

When Driving

Starting the Engine

Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
The parking brake and brake system
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indicator comes on for 30 seconds when
you press the electric parking brake
switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle
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3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1Starting 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
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control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
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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.
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 Remote Battery is Weak
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The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.