2024 ACURA TLX Displays User Guide
This Guide covers 2024 Acura TLX display systems. Digital gauges, infotainment screen, and driver information help you stay informed, navigate, and drive more comfortably and connected.
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Gauges and Displays
Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, and other related indicators. They are displayed when the power mode is in ON.
Speedometer
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Tachometer
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
You can change the speed/distance units.
U.S. models
If you change the unit from miles and mph to km and km/h, the current vehicle speed in mph appears next to the digital speedometer.
Fuel Gauge
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Temperature Gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.
Odometer
Shows the total number of miles or kilometres that your vehicle has accumulated.
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches E Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
NOTICE
Driving with the temperature gauge reading near the H can cause serious engine damage. Pull safely to the side of the road and allow engine temperature to return to normal.
Outside Temperature
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.
Traffic Sign Recognition System
Shows certain detected traffic signs while driving.
The sign icon blinks when the maximum speed of the detected traffic sign is exceeded.
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper. Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
You can adjust the temperature reading.
Current Mode for ACC with Low-Speed Follow, LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assist
Shows the current mode for ACC with Low-Speed Follow, LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assist.
Range
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.
When you set the speed for ACC with Low-Speed Follow or cruise control, a set speed mark will be displayed on the speedometer.
The driving range displayed is only an estimate and may differ from the actual distance the vehicle can travel.
Turbo Meter
When the turbo is producing a boost, this meter indicates a rise in boost pressure.
Turbo Meter is displayed when the Dynamic Mode is set to SPORT, SPORT+*, or INDIVIDUAL (when the Gauge category is programmed to SPORT).
When the Dynamic Mode is in SPORT+*, the peak boost value and current boost value are displayed.
Driver Information Interface (Left Side Area)
Shows the current mode for Integrated Dynamics System, audio* and phone* information, etc.
Current Mode for Integrated Dynamics System
Shows the current mode for the Integrated dynamics system.
Driver Information Interface (Right Side Area)
The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer to have the vehicle inspected if necessary. Please refer to the pages below if the Engine oil pressure is low, the Engine temperature is too hot or Slow down! A reduced stopping power message is displayed.
Switching the Display
Roll the right selector wheel to view different types of content.
Warnings
You can check if there are any active warning messages.
Trip Computer
Move the right selector wheel to the right or left to switch between trip computer A and trip computer B.
Trip meter
Shows the total number of miles or kilometres driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
Resetting a trip meter
To reset the trip meter, display it, press and hold the right selector wheel.
- The trip meter is reset to 0.0.
If there are multiple warnings, you can move the right selector wheel to the right or left to see other warnings.
Average fuel economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.
Instant fuel economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Navigation
Compass
Shows the compass screen.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system*, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
You can cancel the driving guidance by pressing and holding the right selector wheel when the driving guidance is provided by the navigation system* or Android Auto.
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn display come on or not during the route guidance.
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.
Maintenance
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Shows each tire’s pressure.
SH-AWD® Torque Distribution Monitor
The indicators on the display show the amount of torque being transferred to the right front, left front, right rear, and left rear wheels.
G-meter
A red circle moves around to indicate where your vehicle is currently receiving a lateral force while driving.
Driver Attention Monitor
The Driver Attention Monitor analyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the degree of the driver’s attention in the driver information interface.
When you select Driver Attention Monitor on the driver information interface, bars on it light up in white to indicate the degree of the driver’s attention.
The Driver Attention Monitor cannot always detect if the driver is tired or inattentive.
Regardless of the system’s feedback, if you are feeling tired, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
If two bars light up, the Driver attention level low message will appear.
If one bar lights up, the Driver’s attention level is low. Time for a break. message will appear, a beep will sound, and the steering wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the right selector wheel is pressed or when the system has determined that the driver is driving normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the monitor continues to detect that the driver is very tired, the message will appear again after approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the travelling time is 30 minutes or less.
The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
- The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
- The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.
For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
- The vehicle must be travelling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
- The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
- The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.
- The condition of the road is poor; e.g., the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
- It is windy.
- The driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner, such as changing lanes or accelerating.
Customizing
You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile/Audible Alert, Tactile Alert, or OFF.
Seat Belts
Occurs, under specified conditions, when seat belts are latched or unlatched.
The bars in the driver information interface remain greyed out unless the Driver Attention Monitor is functioning.
Safety Support
Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, and blind spot information system, such as On, Off, or Failure, by colour and letters.
The following colours indicate the status of any of the above-mentioned systems:
- Green: The system is on.
- Gray: The system is off.
- Amber: There is a problem with the system.
If a system is indicated by the colour amber, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
To turn each system on or off, first press the right selector wheel to switch displays. From the next display, you can select which system to turn on or off.
You can also confirm the status of each function by the colour of the safety support indicator.
Gauge Settings
Press the right selector wheel when you select the Gauge Settings on the driver information interface.
Roll the right selector wheel to change Speed/Distance Units or Gauge Layout.
Speed/Distance Units
Enables you to show another unit on the driver information interface, head-up display* and audio/information screen and set the displayed measurements to read in either miles and mph or km and km/h.
Press the right selector wheel when you select the Speed/Distance Units on the driver information interface. Roll the right selector wheel to select the unit and press it. After this, a confirmation screen will appear for a few seconds.
Gauge Layout
You can change the layout, such as speedometer, tachometer and so on.
Press the right selector wheel when you select the Gauge Layout on the driver information interface. Roll the right selector wheel to select the layout and press it.
Head-Up Display
Shows the currently selected Driving View information, navigation, audio and phone information, etc. You can choose which items are displayed using the left selector wheel on the steering wheel. They are displayed when the power mode is ON.
The display can be moved up and down to become level with your eyes. To raise or lower the head-up display: Press and hold the
button until the desired position is reached.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or keyless access system, the head-up display adjusts automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The display also shows the following warnings.
- Lane Departure Warning: When your vehicle is too close to the traffic lane lines, the lane departure warning appears.
- Head-Up Warning Lights
Flash when the BRAKE message appears on the driver information interface.
To Change Head-Up Display Content
Press the MENU button and roll the left selector wheel to select Select Driving View and press the left selector wheel. Each time you move the left selector wheel to the right or left, the head-up display content will change.
Vehicle Speed
Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Current Mode for ACC with Low-Speed Follow, LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assist
Shows the current mode for ACC with Low-Speed Follow, LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assist.
Traffic Sign Recognition System
Shows certain detected traffic signs while driving.
The sign icon blinks when the maximum speed of the detected traffic sign is exceeded.
Navigation
Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.
Switch between mph and km/h by using the driver information interface or customized features on the audio/information screen.
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.
FAQ’s
The 2024 Acura TLX features a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, replacing the previous analog gauges.
The top-trim TLX Type S model comes equipped with a 10.5-inch multifunction color head-up display.
The TLX Type S model features a 360-degree surround-view camera system.
The available Iconic Drive ambient cabin lighting system allows selection from up to 24 different lighting schemes.
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