automatic transmission Acura ILX 2015 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 122)
❙Parking Brake (P 237)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 121)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 100)
❙Power Window Switches (P 108)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 36)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P 135)
❙Trunk Release (P 102)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 244)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 258)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 325)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P 36)
❙USB Adapter Cable (P143 )
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission*
(P 222)
Manual Transmission*
(P 226)
❙Glove Box (P 132)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 143)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 134)
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 209)
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Manual Transmission (P 226)
Automatic Transmission (P 222)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used. Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle
shift mode can be used.
Paddle Shifters (P225)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 5th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system
detects that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds the
selected gear, and the M indicator
comes on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument panel.
M Indicator Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
Shift Lever
Selected Gear
Number
Shift Down (
-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is too weak
to start the engine or the key is not within operating
range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 312
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
U.S.
Canada
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
■How to customize
Press the button to select CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS while the power mode
is in ON.
■Customized Features1 Customized Features
To customize other features, press the
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 85
When you customize settings:
Shift to
( P
Set the parking brake
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
Multi-Information
Display:
Goes to customize
settings.
SEL/RESET Button:
Enters the selected item Button:
Changes the customize
menus and items
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting
*2:Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3:Default Setting for manual transmission Setup
Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable settings
LIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIMEChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60sec/30sec*1/ 15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMERChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.60sec /30sec /15sec*1/0sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.MAX /HIGH/ MID*1/LOW /MIN
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. OFF
/WITH VEH SPD
*1/SHIFT FROM
(P (A/T only)
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. 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 MODE Sets up either the driver’s d
oor or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key. DRIVER DOOR
*1/
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds
ON
*1/
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER Changes 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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Park unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
(P with the brake pedal
depressed.
■Power mode unlock mode
The driver’s door unlocks when the power mode is changed from ON.
The settings can be changed to unlock all doors.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting us ing the multi-information
display. 2 Customized Features P. 83
Models with automatic transmission
Models with manual transmission
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the keyless access
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the keyless access remote
is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the keyless access remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR
START BUTTON message appears on the multi-
information display. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 312
Operating RangeAutomatic Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in th e button is off.
The steering wheel is locked. The
power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the shift
lever in
( P.
Shift to
( P then press the button. Press the button.Without pressing
the clutch pedal
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in th
e button blinks
(from ON to ACCESSORY).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be
used.
Indicator
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 .......................................... 226
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
Cruise Control ................................. 229
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 232
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 235
Braking
Brake System ................................... 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 239
Brake Assist System.......................... 240
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped................................. 241 Parking 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
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possibl e to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehi cle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
2 Immobilizer System P. 106
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Shift to
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• If the shift lever is in
(N, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• If the shift lever is in any gear other than (N, depress the clutch pedal, then press
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
1. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 237
2.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Stopping the Engine
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission models
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