cruise control Acura ILX 2014 Owner's Manual

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

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
*
CanadaU.S.
CanadaU.S.

14Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P 233)
●The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P 229)
●Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
●To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET once you
have achieved the desired speed (above
25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 234)
●TPMS monitors tire pressure.
●TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
U.S. models only
Refueling
(P 243)
a
Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

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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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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 210
Maximum Load Limit........................ 213
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 215
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 216
Precautions While Driving................. 220
Automatic Transmission ................... 221
Shifting .......................................... 222
Shifting .......................................... 226Automatic transmission modelsManual transmission models
Cruise Control ................................. 229VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 232
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 235
Braking
Brake System ................................... 237
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 239
Brake Assist System.......................... 240
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped................................. 241Parking Your Vehicle........................ 241
Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 242
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 243
How to Refuel ................................. 244
Fuel Economy.................................... 245
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 245
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 246
Modifications................................... 246

229
uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Continued
Driving
Cruise ControlMaintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
1Cruise Control
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
When the engine speed slows down, try to
downshift.
You can maintain the set speed if you change gear
within fives seconds.
3
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.Manual transmission models
■Shift positions for cruise control:
In (D or
(S
When to use
Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
■Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
How to use
CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
■Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.Automatic transmission models

230
uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Driving
Take your foot off the pedal and press the DECEL/SET button when you reach the
desired speed.
The moment you release the DECEL/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.■To Set the Vehicle SpeedOn when cruise control begins.OnDECEL/SET Button
Press and release On

231
uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET buttons
on the steering wheel.
•Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
•If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increased or decreased by about
10 mph (16 km/h).
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
•Press the CANCEL button.
•Press the CRUISE button.
•Depress the brake pedal.
•Depress the clutch pedal for five seconds or
more.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed using the DECEL/SET
button on the steering wheel when adjusting the
speed with the accelerator and brake pedals.
■To Cancel
To decrease speedTo increase speed
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/
ACCEL button while driving at a speed of at least 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)•When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
CRUISE ButtonCANCEL Button

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uuEmissions TestinguTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in (D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows,
drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may
vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds
because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8.Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9.Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

344Index
Brake System............................................. 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 239
Brake Assist System ................................. 240
Fluid ........................................................ 272
Foot Brake ............................................... 238
Indicator ............................................ 64, 322
Parking Brake .......................................... 237
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 119
Bulb Replacement..................................... 274
Back-Up Light Bulbs ................................. 282
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal
Light and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs .. 280
Fog Lights ................................................ 276
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs ................... 278
Headlights ............................................... 274
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 283
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs ............... 279
Rear License Plate Light............................ 283
Bulb Specifications............................ 330, 332CCarbon Monoxide Gas................................ 60
Carrying Cargo.................................. 211, 213
CD Player........................................... 153, 155
Certification Label.................................... 334
Changing Bulbs......................................... 274
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 320
Child Safety................................................. 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 100Child Seat.................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................ 59
Child Seat for Infants................................. 50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 55
Larger Children ......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks............................. 100
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 300
Cleaning the Interior................................ 298
Client Service Information....................... 342
Climate Control System............................ 136
Changing the Mode ................................ 136
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 137
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 297
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 136
Sensors ................................................... 139
Synchronized Mode................................. 138
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 136
Clock............................................................ 92
Clutch Fluid............................................... 272
Coat Hook................................................. 134
Compact Spare Tire.................. 305, 331, 333
Console Compartment............................. 132
Controls....................................................... 91
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 268
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 269Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 221
Cruise Control.......................................... 229
Indicator ................................................... 72
Cup Holders.............................................. 133
Customized Features................................. 83
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 117
Dead Battery............................................ 314
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows................................................. 137
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 335
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 114
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 121
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 262
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 114
Door Mirrors............................................. 122
Doors.......................................................... 93
Auto Door Locking.................................. 101
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 101
Door Open Indicator ........................... 25, 69
Keys.......................................................... 93
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ...................................................... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 95
Lockout Prevention System ....................... 98