homelink Acura ILX 2016 Owner's Guide

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
DISCLOSURES
Devices That Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation:
• AcuraLink® • HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
• Audio system • Immobilizer system
• Blind Spot Information (BSI)* • Keyless Access System
• Bluetooth® Audio • Remote transmitter
• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBS)*
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada,
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may
contain perchlorate materials — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
California Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30
seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It
may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it
remains confidential.

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance
Your Acura TLC Roadside Assistance representative is here to help you 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. Under your 4-year/50,000-mile (80,000 km) warranty, the
following benefits are available:
• Towing services — full cost of towing to the closest Acura dealer
• Roadside assistance — jump starting, fuel delivery, lockout, and flat tire
• Trip planning — detailed trip routing, emergency services, and more
Call (800) 594-8500 (U.S.) or (800) 565-7587 (Canada)
Acura Client RelationsYour authorized Acura dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you
receive, you can call Acura Client Relations (see page 138).
Call (800) 382-2238 (U.S.) or (888) 922-8729 (Canada)
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Acura ILX. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all ILX
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in
your vehicle.
Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features and
equipment that are available on some, but not all, models. Images shown in this
guide should be considered examples and used for demonstration purposes only.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved
or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.acura.com to view the
complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle
Warranty up to the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit
owners.acura.com and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a
copy from your Acura dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are
further reducing our impact on the environment.
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby
Controls .............................................. 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ..... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 3
Important Safety Information ....... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ............................................... 8
Child Safety .................................... 14
Safety Label Locations .................. 20
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 21
INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................... 22
Malfunction Indicators .................. 22
Condition Indicators ...................... 24
On/Off Indicators .......................... 25
Multi-Information Display ........... 26
VEHICLE CONTROLS ..................... 28
Using the Remote Transmitter ..... 28
Keyless Access System .................. 29
Door Operation from Inside the
Vehicle ............................................. 30
Power Window Operation ............. 31
Power Moonroof Operation ........32
Interior and Exterior Lights ...........33
One-Touch Turn Signal .................. 34
Wiper Operation ............................ 34
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 36
Driving Position Memory
System* ........................................... 40
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 40
Adjusting the Mirrors .....................41
Customized Features ..................... 42
Setting the Clock ............................ 43
HomeLink® Garage Opener .......... 44Climate Control System
................45
Seat Heaters* ................................. 46
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ...... 47
Basic Audio Operation ................... 47
Models with one display
Color Information Display ............ 50
FM/AM Radio ................................... 51
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash
Drive ................................................. 52
iPod® ................................................ 53
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 54
Pandora® ......................................... 55
Models with ODMD
On-Demand Multi-Use Display
(ODMD)* ......................................... 56
FM/AM Radio .................................. 57
SiriusXM® Radio ............................. 58
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash
Drive ................................................. 59
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio....... 60
iPod® ................................................. 61
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 62
Pandora® ......................................... 63
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ............ 64
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ® ... 65
Basic HFL Operation ...................... 65
Models with one display
Pairing a Phone ............................... 66
Making a Call .................................. 67
SMS Text Messaging ...................... 68
Models with ODMD
Pairing a Phone ................................ 71
Making a Call .................................. 72
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ... 75

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SAFETY
VISUAL INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
use your own good judgment.
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Color information display
2 On-Demand Multi-Use Display p. 56
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control buttons p. 45
5 USB adapter cable
(inside front pocket) p. 47
6 Moonroof switch p. 32
Map lights p. 34
AcuraLink®* buttons p. 77
HomeLink®* buttons p. 44
7 Power window switches p. 31
Door lock switches p. 30
Door mirror controls p. 41
8 Rearview mirror p. 41
9 Seat heater switches* p. 46
10 Trunk release p. 30
Fuel fill door release p. 106
11 Hood release handle p. 123
12 Driving Position Memory System
buttons* p. 40
13 Parking brake p. 95
Shift lever p. 93
Audio/phone/navigation* buttons p. 56, p. 65, p. 79
USB port* p. 47 HDMI port* p. 47
Auxiliary input jack p. 47
Accessory power socket p. 48
(all inside center console)
14
15
*if equipped
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also
help to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions • Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to
your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
126
911
8317
4510131514
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VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
HomeLink® Garage Opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada).
If you need help, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515 or visit www.homelink.com.
Pr ess and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the
button on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a f ast er ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. T
raining
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then rem ains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
1
Pr ess and hold the desir ed HomeLink
button and the button on the r emote
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
aThe remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
r emote-contr olled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Pr ess the pr ogrammed HomeLink
button again; the remote-contr olled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the
pr ogrammed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) from
the HomeLink button you want to
pr ogram.
IndicatorHomeLink buttons
Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or
cooled air and fan speed. Use the buttons to operate the system.
On vehicles with ODMD, climate information is displayed on the screen, but cannot
be selected via touch. Adjust the climate settings using the buttons.
Windshield
defroster
button
Driver’s side
temperature
dialON/OFF
button
AUTO button:
Press, then adjust
the temperature
to your preferred
setting. Rear window
defogger/
heated mirror
button Passenger’s side
temperature dialFan
speed
buttons
A/C
button SYNC button:
Set
the passenger’s
side temperature
to the same as
the driver’s side.
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator
on): Recirculates air from the
vehicle’s interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation.
Mode
button

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INDEX
INDEX
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
INDEX
ABS indicator ............................................... 23
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 48
ACC indicator ....................................... 23, 25
AcuraLink® ................................................... 77
ASSIST button ......................................... 78
Emergency Assistance ............................ 78
LINK button ............................................. 78
Messages .................................................. 77
Operator Assistance ............................... 78
Security Features .................................... 78
Subscription Features .............................78
AcuraLink featuring Aha™ ....................... 64
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ .................. 85
Acura Total Luxury Care Roadside Assistance ................................... 139
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ... 23, 25, 97
Aha Radio™ ................................................ 64
Aha Radio™ Commands ......................... 144
Airbags .......................................................... 8
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 8
Airbag Care ............................................... 13
Airbag System Components ................. 12
Airbag System Indicators ...................... 10
Front Airbags (SRS) ................................... 8
Side Airbags ................................................ 9
Side Curtain Airbags ................................. 9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......... 23, 95
APP button .................................................. 86
ASSIST button ............................................. 78
Audio Commands .................................... 143
Audio Operation ......................................... 47
Accessory Power Socket ....................... 48
Aha™ ....................................................... 64
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 47
Bluetooth® Audio .............................54, 62
Color Information Display ................... 50
Compact Disc ................................... 52, 59
FM/AM Radio ..................................... 51, 57
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .............. 60
HDMI Port ................................................ 47
iPod® ................................................. 53, 61
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ....................................... 56
Pandora® ........................................... 55, 63
SiriusXM® Radio..................................... 58
Sound ....................................................... 49
Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 48
USB Connection ...................................... 47
USB Flash Drive ................................ 52, 59
AUTO button .............................................. 45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .....41
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers .............. 35AUX Commands
....................................... 144
Auxiliary Input Jack ..................................... 47
Battery ...................................................... 127
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ........... 23, 101
Bluetooth® Audio ................................ 54, 62
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ............... 144
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® .................... 65
Call History .............................................. 74
Dialing a Number .............................. 67, 72
Displays and Controls ..................... 65, 69
E-Mail ........................................................ 75
Making a Call ........................ 67, 72, 73, 74
Pairing a Phone ................................. 66, 71
Phonebook ......................................... 67, 73
Phone Commands .................................145
Siri™ Eyes Free ........................................ 76
SMS Text Messaging ........................ 68, 75
Speed Dial ............................ 67, 68, 73, 74
Talk Button Tips ....................................... 70
Brake Assist System .................................... 95
Brake system ........................................ 22, 23
Braking ........................................................ 95
Brightness Control ..................................... 33
Call History .................................................. 74
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................. 4
Change a Setting ........................................ 42
Changing a Flat Tire .................................. 114
Changing Fuses ......................................... 119
Changing Wiper Blades ............................ 128
Charging system indicator ........................ 22
Checking the Battery ............................... 127
Childproof Door Locks .............................. 30
Child Safety ................................................. 14
Child Seat ..................................................... 16
Adding Security with a Tether .............. 19
Installing a Child Seat ...................... 17, 18
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ............. 17
Selecting a Child Seat ............................ 16
Client Information .................................... 137
Climate Control Commands ................... 142
Climate Control System ........................... 45
Clock ....................................................... 43
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...................... 23, 25, 102
Color Information Display ....................... 50
Compact Disc ....................................... 52, 59
Compact Disc Commands ...................... 143
Contact Us ................................................ 138
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 105
Cruise Control ...................................... 25, 96
Customized Features .................................42
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls ................ 2Destination .................................................
82
Detour ....................................................... 85
Dialing a Number .................................. 67, 72
Door Mirrors ................................................ 41
Doors ................................................. 29, 30
DOT Tire Quality Grading ....................... 133
Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Boxes ............ 118
Driving ....................................................... 88
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............ 97
Blind Spot Information (BSI) .............. 101
Braking ...................................................... 95
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) .................................... 102
Cruise Control ........................................ 96
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 100
Maximum Load Limit ............................ 89
Multi-View Rear Camera .................... 104
Power Mode ............................................. 92
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor ................... 105
Refueling ................................................ 106
Remote Engine Start .............................. 91
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ..... 99
Shifting .................................................... 93
Driving Position Memory System ........... 40
Electric Power Steering indicator .............23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)........... 93
E-Mail ........................................................ 75
Emergency Assistance ................................78
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 110
Emergency Towing ....................................
110
Engine and Fuel ......................................... 136
Engine Compartment Fuse Boxes .......... 117
Engine Coolant .......................................... 126
Engine Oil ................................................... 124
Engine Start/Stop Button .......................... 92
Exterior Lights ...................................... 25, 33
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................... 7
Find Nearest Place ..................................... 83
Find Place Commands .............................. 141
Flat Tire ...................................................... 114
Floor Mats ................................................... 39
Fluids ...................................................... 136
FM/AM Radio ......................................... 51, 57
FM/AM Radio Commands ...................... 143
Fog lights indicator ..................................... 25
Foot Brake .................................................... 95
Frequently Asked Questions ................... 137
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................... 8
Front Door Inner Handle .......................... 30
Front Seats .................................................. 36
Fuel Information ...................................... 106
Fuse Locations ........................................... 117
Garage Opener ........................................... 44
Hang-Up button .................................. 65, 69
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 60Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Commands .......
145
HDMI Port .................................................... 47
Headlight-Wiper Integration .................... 35
Head Restraints .......................................... 38
HFL ....................................................... 65
High beams indicator ................................. 25
Home Address ............................................ 82
HomeLink® ................................................. 44
Hood ...................................................... 123
Immobilizer indicator ................................. 24
Info buttons ................................................ 26
Info Commands ......................................... 145
Instrument Panel ........................................ 22
Condition Indicators ............................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .......................... 22
On/Off Indicators ................................... 25
Interface Dial Feedback ............................. 81
Interior Fuse Box ....................................... 118
Interior Lights ............................................. 33
Intermittent Wipers ................................... 35
iPod® ................................................. 53, 61
iPod® Commands .................................... 144
Jump Starting ........................................... 108
Keyless Access System ........................ 23, 29
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........................................ 23, 25, 100
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .............................. 5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ................. 17
Light Bulbs .................................................. 136
Lights ................................................. 25, 33
LINK button ................................................. 78
Locking the Doors ....................................... 29
Lock Tab ....................................................... 30
Low fuel indicator ....................................... 24
Low oil pressure indicator ......................... 22
Low tire pressure indicator ........................24
Maintenance .............................................. 120
Maintenance Minder ............................ 121
Opening the Hood ................................ 123
Safety Precautions ................................ 120
Service Codes ......................................... 122
Under the Hood .................................... 123
Making a Call ............................ 67, 72, 73, 74
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................... 22
Map Display Commands ........................ 140
Map Legend ................................................. 84
Map Lights ................................................... 34
Master Door Lock Switch ......................... 30
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 89
Mirrors ........................................................ 41
Moonroof ..................................................... 32
Multi-Information Display ....................... 26
Multi-View Rear Camera ........................ 104
Navigation ................................................... 79
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ .............. 85