ECU Acura ILX 2014 User Guide

uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
54Safe Driving
3.Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.
4.Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
5.Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat maker.
6.Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7.Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
Flexible Type
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child's safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat
that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
1.Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2.Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat maker's instructions,
and insert the latch plate into the buckle.
uInsert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3.Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4.Let the seat belt completely wind up into
the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.
uIf you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 2 – 4.
5.Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
uWhen doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
■Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

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6.Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7.Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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Safe Driving
A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position. A child seat that is
installed with a seat belt and comes with a
tether can use the tether for additional
security.
1.Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.
2.Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
3.Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchor.
4.Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
■Adding Security with a Tether
1Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Tether Anchorage Points
Cover
Anchor
Tether
Strap
Hook
AnchorOuter PositionCenter Position
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor

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uuChild SafetyuSafety of Larger Children
Safe Driving
Safety of Larger ChildrenThe following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
•Do the child's knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
•Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child's neck and arm?
•Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child's thighs?
•Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1Safety of Larger Children
3
WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.

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If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child's safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer's recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
•Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
•Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
•Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
•Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.■Booster Seats
1Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
1Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
3
WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 106
—
Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON.●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access system
or keyless starting system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2Cruise Control P. 229
—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
2Cruise Control P. 229
—
Indicator

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the button to select CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS and press the SEL/
RESET button.
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESET
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
METER SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP
LIGHTING SETUPDOOR SETUP
MAINTENANCE INFO.
DEFAULT ALL
LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
“TRIP A” RESET TIMING“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS
DOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIMEHEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMERAUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYAUTO DOOR LOCKAUTO DOOR UNLOCKDOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER
RESET/CANCELCANCEL/SET

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting
*2:Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3:Default Setting for manual transmissionSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable settingsLIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60sec/30sec
*1/15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER
Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec/30sec/15sec
*1/0sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
MAX/HIGH/MID
*1/LOW/MIN
DOOR
SETUPAUTO DOOR LOCKChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.OFF/WITH VEH SPD*1/SHIFT FROM
(P (A/T only)
AUTO DOOR UNLOCKChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.OFF/DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to (P*2 (A/T only)/ALL DOORS with
SHIFT to
(P (A/T only)/DRIVER
DOOR with IGN OFF
*3/ALL
DOORS with IGN OFF
DOOR LOCK MODESets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key.DRIVER DOOR
*1/ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENTLOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper soundsON
*1/OFF
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMERChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.90sec/60sec/30sec
*1

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 92
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 93
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength........................................... 94
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ............................................ 95
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................... 99
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 100
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 101
Opening and Closing the Trunk....... 102
Security System................................ 106
Immobilizer System .......................... 106Security System Alarm...................... 106
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 108Opening and Closing the Moonroof
....... 111
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 112
Turn Signals ..................................... 114
Light Switches.................................. 114
Fog Lights
*...................................... 117
Daytime Running Lights ................... 117
Wipers and Washers ........................ 118
Brightness Control ........................... 119
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...120
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 120Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 121
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 121
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 122
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 123
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 123
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 131
Interior Lights .................................. 131
Interior Convenience Items .............. 132
Climate Control System................... 136
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 136
Synchronized Mode ......................... 138
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......139
* Not available on all models