hood release Acura ILX 2016 Owner's Guide

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SAFETY
VISUAL INDEX
TABLE OF
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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)
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*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
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911
8317
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Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint
up as far as it will go. Then push the release button,
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it
is locked in position.
Rear center seat
Front or rear outer seat
For a head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before
driving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Floor Mats Position the front and rear seat floor mats
properly, and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned, the floor mats can interfere with the
front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top
of the anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Folding Down the Rear SeatsThe rear seat-backs can be folded down to accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the
lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down. Remove the head
restraints if necessary (see page 38).
Center
shoulder belt
Guide
Release lever

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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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
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1 :I f a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change
the engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
AReplace engine oil*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil flter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustmen t
Check expiry date for tire repair kit bottle (if
equipped)
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boot s
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all fuid levels and condition of fuids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2:I f yo u drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15, 000 miles (24,000 km).
*3 :I f you driv e primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from
industry and di esel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen flter every 15,000 mile s
(24, 000 km).
*4 :D riving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission
temperature. This requires transm ission fuid changes more frequently than recommende d
by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the transmission fuid changed at 40,000 miles (64,000 km), then eve\
ry 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen flte r*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission fuid*4
4Replace spark plug s
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
Under the Hood
Engine oil fill cap Engine oil dipstick
(orange)
Washer fluid
(blue cap) Brake fluid
(black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank cap
Radiator cap Battery

Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and apply
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower
left corner of the dashboard.
3. Slide the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism. Open the
hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using
the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.

When closing the hood, remove the support
rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower
the hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Hood release handle
Pull
Lever
Clamp
Support rod
Grip

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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
Detour ...................................................... 85
Display and Controls ............................. 80
Entering a Destination .......................... 82
Find Nearest Place ................................. 83
Home Address ........................................ 82
Interface Dial Feedback ......................... 81
Map Legend ............................................. 84
Place Category ....................................... 83
Routing .................................................... 84
Shortcuts ................................................. 83
Smartphone Navi App ...........................86
Steering Wheel Controls ....................... 79
Street Address ........................................ 82
System Guidance Volume ..................... 81
Talk Button Tips ....................................... 79
Traffic ....................................................... 85
Turn-by-turn directions ........................ 84
Voice Prompt ........................................... 81
Navigation Commands ........................... 140
On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) ....................................... 56
One-Touch Turn Signal ............................. 34
Opening the Hood .................................... 123
Opening the Trunk ...................................... 29
Operator Assistance ................................... 78
Overheating .............................................. 109
Pairing a Phone ..................................... 66, 71
Pandora® ............................................... 55, 63
Pandora® Commands ............................. 144
Parking brake ........................................ 24, 95
Passenger Airbag Off indicator .................11
Phone ................................................. 66, 71
Phonebook ............................................. 67, 73
PHONE button ..................................... 65, 69
Phone Commands .................................... 145
Pick-Up button ..................................... 65, 69
Place Category ........................................... 83
Power Door Mirrors .................................... 41
Power Mode ................................................. 92
Power Moonroof ......................................... 32
Power Windows .......................................... 31
Rain-Sensing Wipers .................................. 35
Readiness Codes ........................................ 135
Rear Camera ............................................. 104
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor ....................... 105
Rear Seats .................................................... 39
Rearview Mirror ........................................... 41
Refueling .................................................... 106
Remote Battery Strength ........................ 107
Remote Engine Start .................................. 91
Remote Transmitter ................................. 28
Reporting Safety Defects .......................... 21
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ... 23, 99
Roadside Assistance ................................. 139
Route Commands .................................... 140Routing
....................................................... 84
Safety Information ....................................... 3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................. 4
Child Safety .............................................. 14
Reporting Safety Defects ...................... 21
Safety Label Locations .......................... 20
Safety Messages ........................................ 3
Seat Belts ....................................................... 5
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .............. 7
Fastening a Seat Belt ................................ 7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts .......................... 5
Seat Belt Inspection ................................. 6
Seat belt reminder indicator ................. 24
Seat Heaters ............................................... 46
Seats ....................................................... 36
Front Seats .............................................. 36
Head Restraints ...................................... 38
Rear Seats ................................................ 39
SEL/RESET button ...................................... 26
Sequential Shift Mode .............................. 94
Service Codes ............................................ 122
Settings ....................................................... 42
Setting the Clock ....................................... 43
Shifting ....................................................... 93
Shift Lever Does Not Move ..................... 107
Shortcuts ..................................................... 83
Shoulder Anchor ........................................... 7
Side Airbags ................................................... 9
Side Curtain Airbags ..................................... 9
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................................ 76
SiriusXM® Radio ........................................ 58
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ................. 143
Smartphone Navi App .............................. 86
SMS Text Messaging ............................ 68, 75
Song By Voice™ Commands ................... 145
Sound ....................................................... 49
Specifications ............................................ 136
Speed Dial ................................ 67, 68, 73, 74
Steering Wheel ........................................... 40
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ....... 1
Steering Wheel Controls .................... 48, 79
Street Address ............................................ 82
Supplemental Restraint System indicator ................................. 10, 23
SYNC button .............................................. 45
System Guidance Volume ......................... 81
System message indicator ........................ 24
Talk button ..................................... 65, 69, 79
Talk Button Tips ................................... 70, 79
Text Messaging ..................................... 68, 75
Tire Information ........................................ 129
DOT Tire Quality Grading ................... 133
Inflation Guidelines .............................. 129
Inspection Guidelines ........................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 130Tire and Wheel Replacement.............
130
Tire Chains .............................................. 131
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ....... 132
Tire Labeling ........................................... 132
Tire Service Life ..................................... 131
Tire Terminology ................................... 132
Wear Indicators ..................................... 129
Winter Tires ............................................ 131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................... 23, 111, 112
Tire Repair Kit ............................................ 113
Tires ...................................................... 136
Towing ...................................................... 110
Traffic ....................................................... 85
Troubleshooting ........................................ 137
Trunk ........................................................ 29
Trunk Release Button ................................ 30
Turn-by-turn directions ............................ 84
Turn Signal ............................................ 25, 34
Under the Hood ........................................ 123
Unlocking the Doors .................................. 29
USB Commands ....................................... 144
USB Connection .......................................... 47
USB Flash Drive .................................... 52, 59
Vehicle Controls
......................................... 28
Vehicle Settings ........................................... 27
Vehicle Specifications .............................. 136
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ... 23, 25, 93
Visual Index ................................................... 1
Voice Command Index ............................ 140
Voice Prompt ............................................... 81
Warranty Coverages ................................. 139
Wear Indicators ......................................... 129
Window Washer Fluid .............................. 127
Windows ....................................................... 31
Winter Tires ................................................ 131
Wiper Blades .............................................. 128
Wipers ....................................................... 34