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2020 Acura TLX Owners Manual - Remote Engine Start



Remote Engine Start

with Vehicle Feedback

Start your vehicle’s engine using the remote transmitter before you enter the vehicle.

  • Starting the Engine
  • Stopping the Engine
Parent topic: Driving

■Starting the Engine

Press the Lock button, then press and hold the Engine button within 5 seconds to remotely start the engine.

  • The engine runs for up to 10 minutes. To extend the run time for another 10 minutes, repeat the procedure during the initial 10 minutes.

  • The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute extension request was transmitted successfully.
  • After pressing the (lock) button, wait for the green LED to blink. This indicates that the all the doors and the trunk are locked.

When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of idling and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed simultaneously.

Note: Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location when using remote engine start (i.e., a well-ventilated area, away from any flammable materials).
Parent topic: Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback(*1)

■Stopping the Engine

When started remotely, the engine shuts off after 10 minutes of idling. It will also stop if the ENGINE START/STOP button and the brake are pressed simultaneously.

Warning

Carbon monoxide gas it toxic and can rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed areas.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you.

Never use the remote engine starter with the vehicle parked in a garage or other areas with limited ventilation.

Parent topic: Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback(*1)

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