lights Acura ILX 2013 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 102 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 112 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 121
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 131 Climate Control System P. 136Audio Error Messages
* P. 170 General Information on the Audio System P. 173
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 179
When Driving P. 216 Braking P. 237 Parking Your Vehicle P. 241
Fuel Economy P. 245 Accessories and Modifications P. 246Maintenance Under the Hood P. 256 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 274
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 286 Battery P. 295 Remote Transmitter Care P. 296
Cleaning P. 298Engine Does Not Start P. 311 Jump Starting P. 314 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 317
Fuses P. 324 Emergency Towing P. 327Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 335 Reporting Safety Defects P. 336
Authorized Manuals P. 341 Client Service Information P. 342
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 63
Controls
P. 91
Features
P. 141
Driving
P. 209
Maintenance
P. 247
Handling the Unexpected
P. 303
Information
P. 329
Index
P. 343

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 118)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 229)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons
(P 149)
❙SEL/RESET Button
(P 79)
❙
(Information) Button
(P 79)
❙Brightness Control
(P 119)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 114)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 117)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
* (P 225)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
* (P 225)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 179)* Not available on all models

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Airbags
(P 40)
❙Ceiling Light
(P 131)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 43)
❙Coat Hook
(P 134)
❙Grab Handle
❙Moonroof Switch
(P 111)
❙Seat Belts
(P 26)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 57)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 53)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 55)
❙Rear Seat
(P 129)
❙Front Seat
(P 123)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights
(P 131)* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 256, 257)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 118, 284)
❙Tires
(P 286, 305)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 95)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 122)
❙Headlights
(P 114, 274)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights
(P 114, 278, 279)
❙How to Refuel
(P 244)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 283)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 105)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 102)
❙Fog Lights
* (P 117, 276)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 282)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
* (P 242)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 103)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 280)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 280)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 280)

8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 63)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator Door and Trunk Open
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 78)
/Multi-Information Display
(P 79)
/System Indicators
(P 64)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS IndicatorTurn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Keyless Access System
Indicator
Temperature Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Gear Position Indicator
*

9Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P 91)
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P 112)
Press the button to changes the vehicle's
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P 114)
Lights
(P 114)Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low BeamHigh Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P 118)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
: Long Delay
: Short DelayMIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipePull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
* Not available on all models

15Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 247)
Under t
he Hoo
d (P 256, 257)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
●Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 274)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 284)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 286)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models

18Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?
The beeper sounds when:●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
The beeper sounds when:●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the message
again.●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 278, 280
—
High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—
* Not available on all models

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Continued
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Default SettingSetup GroupCustomizable
FeaturesDescription Selectable settingsMETER
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SELECTION
Changes the displayed language.
ENGLISH
*1/FRENCH/
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
Adjust the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“TRIP A” RESET
TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average
fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.
WITH REFUEL/IGN OFF/
MANUALLY RESET
*1
“TRIP B” RESET
TIMING
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average
fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B.
WITH REFUEL/IGN OFF/
MANUALLY RESET
*1
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENS
Changes the display of the keyless start guidance screens.
ON
*1 / OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUPDOOR UNLOCK
MODEChanges which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s
door handle.DRIVER DOOR ONLY
*1 / ALL
DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASHCauses some exterior lights to blink when you unlock/lock
the doors.ON
*1 / OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEPCauses the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.ON*1 / OFF