rear view mirror 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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Visual Index
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Quick 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)
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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 .......................... 106 Security System Alarm...................... 106Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 108Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 111Operating 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........... 120 Adjusting 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
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 123
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Index
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 Ma rker 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, 332
C
Carbon 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 ............................. 100 Child 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 ............................ 269 Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 221
Cruise Control .......................................... 229
Indicator ................................................... 72
Cup Holders .............................................. 133
Customized Features ................................. 83
D
Daytime 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
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Index
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 289
Driving ...................................................... 209
Automatic Transmission .......................... 221
Braking ................................................... 237
Cruise Control ........................................ 229
Shifting Gear .................................. 222, 226
Starting the Engine ................................. 216
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 297
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 81
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 322
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 232
Emergency ................................................ 327
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 337
Engine ....................................................... 334
Coolant .................................................. 268
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Oil .......................................................... 261
Starting................................................... 216
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 112
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 259
Engine Coolant ........................................ 268
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 269
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Temperature Gauge .................................. 78
Engine Oil ................................................. 261
Adding ................................................... 264 Checking ................................................. 262
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64, 320
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 261
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 112
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 68, 322
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 122
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 300
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 122
F
Features..................................................... 141
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 297
Oil ........................................................... 265
Flat Tire ..................................................... 305
Floor Mats ................................................. 299
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 270
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 272
Engine Coolant ........................................ 268
Manual Transmission ............................... 271
Windshield Washer .................................. 273
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seat .................... 129
Foot Brake ................................................. 238
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 36 Front Seats
................................................ 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Fuel ...................................................... 16, 243
Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Range ....................................................... 81
Recommendation .................................... 243
Refueling................................................. 243
Fuel Economy ........................................... 245
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 16, 244
Message.................................................. 321
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 16, 244
Fuses .......................................................... 324
Inspecting and Changing......................... 326
Locations......................................... 324, 325
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Information ............................................. 243
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Refueling................................................. 243
Gauges ........................................................ 78
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 222
Manual Transmission ............................... 227
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Index
Glass (care)................................................ 301
Glove Box .................................................. 132
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 274, 276
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 303
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 179
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 195
Automatic Transferring ............................ 193
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 193
HFL Buttons ............................................. 179
HFL Menus .............................................. 181
HFL Status Display.................................... 180
Making a Call .......................................... 198
Options During a Call .............................. 202
Phone Setup ............................................ 186
Receiving a Call ....................................... 201
Speed Dial ............................................... 196
Text Message................................... 191, 203
To Clear the System ................................. 194
To Create a Security PIN........................... 192
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 126
Headlights ................................................. 114
Aiming .................................................... 274
Automatic Operation ............................... 115
Dimming ......................................... 114, 117
Operating ................................................ 114
Heaters (Seat) ............................................ 135 HFL (HandsFreeLink
®)............................... 179
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 70
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 219
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 177I
Identification Numbers ............................ 334
Engine and Transmission ......................... 334
Vehicle Identification ............................... 334
Illumination Control ................................. 119
Knob ....................................................... 119
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 71
Indicators .................................................... 64
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................... 67
Charging System ............................... 65, 320
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 72, 230
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 72, 229
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 69
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 68, 322
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 70
Immobilizer System ................................... 71
Keyless Access System ............................... 72
Lights On .................................................. 70
Low Fuel ................................................... 67
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 320
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 69, 234, 235
Maintenance Minder ............................... 251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 321 Parking Brake and Brak
e System ....... 64, 322
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm............................... 72
Shift Lever Position.................................... 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 46, 71
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 70
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ............................................... 70
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® )
System ............................................ 68, 232
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 68, 233
Information .............................................. 329
Information Buttons ............................ 79, 83
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 119
Interior Lights ........................................... 131
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 121
Internet Radio .......................................... 161
iPhone ....................................................... 176
iPod ........................................................... 158
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 308
Jump Starting ........................................... 314
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 94
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Index
Keyless Access System................................ 96
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 93
Lockout Prevention ................................... 98
Number Tag.............................................. 94
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 100
Remote Transmitter .................................. 95
Types and Functions.................................. 93
Won’t Turn ............................................... 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 221
L
Language (HFL)........................................ 180
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 53
Lights ................................................ 114, 274
Automatic............................................... 115
Bulb Replacement ................................... 274
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 117
Fog Lights ............................................... 117
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 70
Interior.................................................... 131
Light Switches......................................... 114
Lights On Indicator.................................... 70
Turn Signals ............................................ 114
Limitations for Manual Operation .......... 180
Load Limits ............................................... 213
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 93
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 101
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 100
From Inside ............................................... 99 From Outside ............................................. 95
Keys .......................................................... 93
Using a Key ............................................... 98
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 98
Low Battery Charge .................................. 320
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 67
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................... 94
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 320
Lower Anchors ............................................ 53
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 330, 332
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 213M
Maintenance............................................. 247
Battery .................................................... 295
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 272
Cleaning .................................................. 298
Climate Control System ........................... 297
Coolant ................................................... 268
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 251
Oil ........................................................... 262
Precautions .............................................. 248
Radiator .................................................. 269
Remote Transmitter ................................. 296
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 274
Safety ...................................................... 249
Service Items ........................................... 254
Tires ........................................................ 286
Transmission Fluid ................................... 270 Under the Hood ...................................... 256
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 321
Manual Transmission ............................... 226
Map Lights ................................................ 131
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 213
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 78
Mirrors ...................................................... 121
Adjusting ................................................ 121
Door ....................................................... 122
Exterior ................................................... 122
Interior Rearview ..................................... 121
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 246
Moonroof ................................................. 111
MP3 ................................................... 155, 163
Multi-Information Display ......................... 79
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 242
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 334
O
Odometer................................................... 80
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 261
Adding .................................................... 264
Checking................................................. 262
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 320
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 261
Viscosity .................................................. 261
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Index
Opening/ClosingHood ....................................................... 258
Moonroof ................................................ 111
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Trunk....................................................... 102
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 112
Outside Temperature
Adjusting ................................................... 81
Overheating .............................................. 318
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ... 15
Pandora® ................................................... 161
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 241
Parking Brake ............................................ 237
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 322
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 45
Passing Indicators ..................................... 114
Power Windows ........................................ 108
Precautions While Driving ........................ 220
Rain ......................................................... 220
Pregnant Women ....................................... 31
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 305
R
Radiator..................................................... 269 Radio (AM/FM)
......................................... 151
Radio (XM ®).............................................. 153
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 152
Range .......................................................... 81
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 152
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 337
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 120
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 129
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 121
Refueling .................................................. 243
Fuel Gauge................................................ 78
Gasoline .................................. 243, 330, 332
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Regulations ............................... 235, 289, 335
Remote Transmitter ................................... 95
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 296
Bulbs ....................................................... 274
Fuses ............................................... 324, 325
Tires ........................................................ 292
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 284
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 336
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 80
S
Safe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 25
Safety Labels ............................................... 61
Safety Message ............................................. 1 Seat Belts
.................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking .................................................. 32
Fastening .................................................. 29
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 55
Pregnant Women...................................... 31
Reminder .................................................. 27
Warning Indicator ............................... 27, 66
Seat Heaters ............................................. 135
Seats .......................................................... 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Front Seats.............................................. 123
Rear Seat ................................................ 129
Seat Heaters ........................................... 135
Security System ........................................ 106
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 71
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 72
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 79
Select Lever ................................ 15, 222, 226
Operation ................................. 15, 223, 226
Releasing ................................................ 317
Won’t Move ........................................... 317
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 145
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 224
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 225
Setting the Clock ........................................ 92
Shift Lever .................................. 15, 222, 226
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 65, 223
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