Acura TLX Manual

Also See for TLX:

Owner's manual (591 pages)

User's information manual (8 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Important Information
3 How the Backup Sensors Work
4 Limitations
5 Operation
6 Care of the Backup Sensors
7 Troubleshooting
8 A Few Words About Safety
9 Documents / Resources
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Acura TLX Manual

Introduction

Please read this User's Information Manual carefully before using the backup sensors. Keep this manual in the glove box for future reference.
This User's Information Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle. It should remain with the vehicle at all times and stay with the vehicle when sold.
This User's Information Manual contains important information about the safe operation of the backup sensors. We urge you to read this manual carefully, become familiar with the controls it describes, and follow its recommendations to help make your driving trouble-free and enjoyable.

Important Information

Before using the backup sensors, make sure you read and understand the operation and limitations of the system as discussed throughout this manual.

The backup sensors are designed to make an audible sound when they detect large stationary objects while the vehicle is moving in reverse at low speed. However, all obstacles may not always be sensed.
Even with backup sensors, the driver should always look for obstacles near the vehicle to make sure the path is clear when driving in reverse and it is safe to park.

Never rely solely on the backup sensors; always look behind you before backing up. The sensors may not always detect people or animals in the path of your vehicle, which could lead to an accident and possibly severe injury or death if you fail to notice them.

How the Backup Sensors Work

Backup Sensors
The sensors are ready for operation when the shift lever is moved into the reverse position.
The sensors operate by emitting ultrasonic waves. The sensors calculate the distance to an obstacle by measuring the time that the ultrasonic waves take to refl ect back from an obstacle.
Backup Sensors

The sensor system is designed to alert you with an audible signal when the rear bumper of your vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The audible signal has three sounds:

Sound (Tone Quality)	Corner Sensor Distance	Center Sensor Distance	Fill Pattern
Slow intermittent beeps	Within 2.0 ft (60 cm)	Within 4.9 ft (150 cm)
Quick intermittent beeps	Within 1.3 ft (40 cm)	Within 3.3 ft (100 cm)
Continuous beep	Within 0.8 ft (25 cm)	Within 1.6 ft (50 cm)

Corner Sensors:

Center Sensors:

The sensors detect the nearest rear obstacle.

In this example, the corner sensor detects the side wall.

The sensors may not detect the rear bumper of tall vehicles.
How the Backup Sensors Work - Step 1

Limitations

The system may not sense thin or low objects or sonic-absorptive materials such as snow, cotton, or sponge.

The sensors may not work near a garage door with electrical sensor.
The system cannot sense objects directly under the bumper.

The system may not function properly under these conditions:

After the vehicle has been sitting out in hot or cold weather.

The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, etc.
When the vehicle is on a rough road, on grass, or climbing a hill.

When the system is affected by electrical equipment or devices generating an ultrasonic wave.
When operating the vehicle in bad weather.

Operation

Before using the backup sensors, become familiar with the types of sounds in relation to the distances between the sensors and the obstacle by backing your vehicle in a garage or parking space. Also confi rm the obstacle detecting range of each backup sensor.

Apply the parking brake.
Press the engine start/stop button twice to switch into ON mode, but do not start the engine yet.
Move the shift lever to Reverse. Check that the sensors sound for about one second when you move the shift lever to Reverse.
This initial sound indicates that the system is working properly.
With one of the doors open, check that the sensors sound by slowly moving a board close to each sensor as described:
Corner sensors: From 2.0 ft (60 cm)
Center sensors:
From 4.9 ft (150 cm)
Check that the intermittent warning beeps become quicker as you move the board closer to the sensor.
Corner sensors: About 1.3 ft (40 cm)
Center sensors:
About 3.3 ft (100 cm)
Check that the intermittent warning beeps change to a continuous beep as you move the board closer to the sensor. It may stop beeping if you move the board close too quickly.
Corner sensors: About 0.8 ft (25 cm)
Center sensors:
About 1.6 ft (50 cm)
Press the engine start/stop button to OFF.

Care of the Backup Sensors

Wipe the sensors clean with a clean cloth. Flush with low-pressure water if the sensors are clogged with mud or dirt.

Do not spray high-pressure water against the sensors.

Troubleshooting

Perform the following checks if the sensors do not sound when the vehicle is approaching an obstacle.

Symptom	Remedy
Sensor clogged with snow or mud	Wipe with a clean cloth or fl ush with low-pressure water.
Frozen sensor	Melt with lukewarm water.
Extended parking in cold weather or under blazing sun	The backup sensors may not work if the outside air temperature is below -4°F (-20°C) or above 122°F (50°C).

Take your vehicle to your Acura dealer if you encounter either of the following problems;

The sensors sound continuously when the shift lever is in Reverse (R), and the sensors are not frozen or clogged with snow or mud.
The sensors do not sound when the shift lever is in Reverse.

Troubleshooting Sounds
When you press the engine start/stop button to ON, and the backup sensors sound more than once, there may be a problem with one of the sensors.

Corner Sensors
Two fast beeps: right sensor is faulty.
Three fast beeps: left sensor is faulty.
Four fast beeps: both right and left sensors are faulty.

Center Sensors
Two slow beeps: right sensor is faulty.
Three slow beeps: left sensor is faulty.
Four slow beeps: both right and left sensors are faulty.
Be careful not to confuse the sensor sounds with sounds from other vehicle components.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating your vehicle's backup sensors safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels in the vehicle owner's manual, 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 judgement.
You will fi nd this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
Safety Messages - preceded by safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
As you read this manual, you will fi nd information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This book contains important safety information - please read it carefully.