Acura ILX 2015 Owner's Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1. Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
u Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60
seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the
transmission securely, as shown in the
image.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid
level.
u It should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below the lower mark, add
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the
level between the upper and lower marks,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acur a Automatic Transmis sion Fluid ATF DW-1
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Acura ATF
DW-1 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle' s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Acur a ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Acura's new vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and ca refully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
Upper Mark
Lower Mark
HOT

Range
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
■Manual Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake/Clutch Fluid
Maintenance
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Use the same fluid for bo th the brakes and clutch.
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
Specified fluid: Acura He avy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake/Clutch Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle's braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Acura brake fl uid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Acura Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect for l eaks or worn brake pads as
soon as possible.
MIN
MAX
Brake Reservoir
■Checking the Clutch Fluid1 Checking the Clutch Fluid
If the clutch fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect for leaks or an excessively worn
clutch plate as soon as possible.
MIN
MAX
Clutch Reservoir
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid using the washer fluid level gauge on the
cap. If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle's paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Level Gauge
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 259
2.Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attemp t to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to insp ect and replace low beam headlights.
High beam headlight:60 W (HB3)
Low beam headlight:55 W (H11 for halogen bulb Type)
35 W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Bulb
Tab
Coupler
Driver side
All models
■Low Beam Headlights
High Voltage Discharge Types
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
1. Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 259
2.Unlock the holding clips (B). Push up the
tab, and remove the cover of the air intake
duct and its upper part.
3. Remove the holding clip (C) using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then remo ve the upper part of
the windshield washer reservoir.
4. Rotate the cover to the left, and remove.
■Low Beam Headlights
Halogen Types
Cover
Clip (B)
Air
Intake
Duct
Tab
Driver side
1
Low Beam Headlights
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Holding clip (C-type)
Center Pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
Clip (C)
Passenger side
All models
Cover
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
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Maintenance
5. Pull the tab to remove the coupler.
6. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
7. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
8. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the screw using a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
u The screw does not drop.
Coupler
Bulb
Tab
All models
Fog Light: 55 W (H11 for halogen bulb Type)
1Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect th e glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
Dropping
prevention
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
2. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver into the tab at
the inside edge of the cover, then pull
straight out as indicated to remove the
cover.
3. Remove the screws using a Phillips-head
screwdriver and carefu lly pull the fog light
assembly out of the bumper.
4. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
5. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
6. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
7. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Cover
Screws
Coupler Bulb
Tab
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel to
the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2. Remove the holding clips (A), (D) and screw,
pull the inner fender back.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 259
3.Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
Front Turn Signal Light: 21 W
1Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
flat.
Holding clip (D-type)
Clip
Push until the
pin is flat.
Screw
Inner
Fender
Clip (D)
Clips (A)
BulbSocket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uParking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Turn the steering wheel and pull the inner
fender back in the same way as when
replacing the front turn signal light bulbs.
2Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs P. 278
1.Push the tab to remove the coupler.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
4. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Parking/Side Marker Light: 5 W
Coupler
Tab
Bulb Socket
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