remote start Acura ILX 2016 Owner's Guide

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
342
Driving
1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
3. Put the shift lever in
(D. Select (R when reversing.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive
When the engine was started using the two-way keyless access remote*
When the engine was started in any case
1 Hill Start Assist System
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
* Not available on all models
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uuRemote Transmitter Care uReplacing the Button Battery
Maintenance
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1. Remove the built-in key.
u As a convenience, lightly place masking
tape over the remote buttons to hold
them in place.
2. Remove the upper half by carefully prying
on the edge with a coin.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the transmitter.
3. Press down on the center of the assembly
and remove the battery.
u When removing the button battery, be
careful not to touch parts around it.
4. Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
1Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
The Remote transmitter is equipped with two
batteries: A standard replaceable CR2032 coin
button battery and an in tegral non-replaceable
rechargeable battery. To prevent permanent damage
to the rechargeable battery, replace the CR2032
battery every three to four years.
Models with remote control engine start system
Models with remote control engine start system
Battery type: CR2032
Battery
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 462
If a Tire Goes Flat Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 463
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 475
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 482
If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak ............................................. 483
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 484
Jump Starting .................................... 485
Vehicles with optional spare tire
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 488
Overheating How to Handle Overheating............. 489
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On ............................................. 491
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 491
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 492
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On .................................. 493
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On......................... 493
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 494
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 495
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 497
Emergency Towing ........................... 498
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 483
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 133
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 451●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 495
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 338
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 126
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 88
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 497
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 498
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 485
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uuEngine Does Not Start uIf the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak
Handling the Unexpected
If the Keyless Access Re mote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the multi-information display, the indicator on the ENGINE START/
STOP button flashes, and the engine won’t start. Start the engine as follows.
1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the A logo on the keyless
access remote while the indicator on the
ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the keyless access remote
should be facing you.
u The indicator flashes for about 30
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
indicator stays on.
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.
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Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two cond itions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interferenc e, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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 inte rference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
U.S. AcuraLink*
Audio System
Blind Spot Information System*
Bluetooth ® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM *
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Immobilizer System
Keyless Access System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
* Not available on all models
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Index
512
Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 218, 228
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 390
Accessories and Modifications ................. 409
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 76, 354
Additives Coolant ................................................... 427
Engine Oil ................................................ 422
Washer .................................................... 430
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 422
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 155
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Head Restraints........................................ 151
Mirrors .................................................... 146
Rear Seat ................................................. 154
Steering Wheel ........................................ 143
Temperature .............................................. 94
Aha
TM Menu .............................................. 227
AhaTM Radio .............................................. 240
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 161
Changing the Mode ................................ 161
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 162
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 454
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 161
Sensors .................................................... 164
Synchronized Mode ................................. 163
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 161 Air Pressure
....................................... 443, 501
Airbags ........................................................ 35
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 41
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Indicator.............................................. 45, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ..................................................... 35
Side Airbags .............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 44
AM/FM Radio .................................... 178, 206
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Indicator.................................................... 69
Armrest ..................................................... 155
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 170
Audio System ............................................ 166
Adjusting the Sound........................ 177, 204
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 167
Error Messages ........................................ 235
General Information ................................ 241
Internet Radio ......................................... 225
iPhone............................................. 225, 244
iPod ................................................ 183, 221
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 188, 218, 228
Pandora ®................................................. 186
Reactivating ............................................ 169
Recommended CDs ................................. 242
Recommended Devices............................ 244
Security Code .......................................... 169 Shortcuts ................................................ 195
Theft Protection ...................................... 169
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 167
USB Flash Drives...................................... 244
USB Port ................................................. 168
Audio/Information Screen ............... 172, 200
Authorized Manuals ................................ 509
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 121
Customize ...................................... 103, 257
Automatic Lighting .................................. 137
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 167
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 94
Average Speed ........................................... 95
B
Battery...................................................... 451
Charging System Indicator ................ 67, 491
Jump Starting ......................................... 485
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 451
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 452
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 28
Beverage Holders ..................................... 158
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 382
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 191, 231
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 268
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 59
Brake System ............................................ 388
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 390
Brake Assist System................................. 391
Fluid ....................................................... 430
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Index
Doors......................................................... 110
Auto Door Locking .................................. 121
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 121
Door Open Indicator ............................ 27, 71
Door Open Message .................................. 85
Keys ........................................................ 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 118
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 116
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 445
Driving ....................................................... 331
Braking .................................................... 388
Cruise Control ......................................... 349
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 344
Shifting Gear ........................................... 345
Starting the Engine .................................. 338
Driving Position Memory System ............. 144
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 344
Creeping ................................................. 344
Fluid ................................................ 429, 501
Kickdown ................................................ 344
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 16, 345
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 488
Shifting.................................................... 345
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 454
E
Elapsed Time............................................... 95 Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator............................................ 70, 493
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 380
Emergency ................................................ 498
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 505
Engine ....................................................... 502
Coolant ................................................... 427
Jump Starting .......................................... 485
Oil ........................................................... 422
Remote Engine Start................................ 340
Starting ................................................... 338
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 133
Engine Coolant ......................................... 427
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 428
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 427
Overheating ............................................ 489
Temperature Gauge .................................. 88
Engine Oil ................................................. 422
Adding .................................................... 424
Checking................................................. 423
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 416
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 65, 491
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 422
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 133
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 70, 493
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 147
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 457
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 147
F
Features.................................................... 165
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 454
Oil .......................................................... 425
Flat Tire ..................................................... 463
Floor Mats ................................................ 456
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 430
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 429
Engine Coolant ....................................... 427
Windshield Washer ................................. 430
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 73
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 154
Foot Brake ................................................ 389
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 38
Front Seats ................................................ 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 352
Fuel ..................................................... 17, 406
Economy................................................. 408
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 95
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Range ....................................................... 95
Recommendation.................................... 406
Refueling ................................................ 406
Fuel Economy ........................................... 408
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 17, 407
Message ................................................. 492
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 17, 407
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 64
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 76, 354
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 69
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 78, 383
Brake System (Amber)................................ 65
Brake System (Red) .................................... 64
Charging System ............................... 67, 491
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 79, 80
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 74, 350
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 74, 349
Door and Trunk Open .......................... 27, 71
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 70, 493
Fog Light ................................................... 73
Gear Position ............................................. 66
High-Beam ................................................ 72
Immobilizer System .................................... 73
Keyless Access System ............................... 74
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 77, 374
Lights On ................................................... 73
Low Fuel .................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 65, 491
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 71, 384, 386
Maintenance Minder ............................... 415
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 67, 492
Parking Brake and Brak e System ........ 64, 493
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 75
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 29, 68
Security System Alarm ............................... 74
Sequential mode...................................... 348
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 45, 69 System Message ........................................ 72
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ................................................ 72
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 70, 380
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 70, 381
Information .............................................. 499
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 95
Instrument Panel ........................................ 63
Brightness Control................................... 142
Interface Dial ............................................ 193
Interior Lights ........................................... 156
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 146
Internet Radio .................................. 186, 225
iPhone ............................................... 225, 244
iPod ................................................... 183, 221
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 478
Jump Starting ........................................... 485
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 112
Keyless Access System .............................. 114
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 116
Keys ........................................................... 110
Lockout Prevention.................................. 116
Number Tag ............................................ 112
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 120 Remote Transmitter ................................ 113
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 117, 340
Types and Functions................................ 110
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 344
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 372
Language (HFL) ................................ 269, 298
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 53
Lights ................................................ 136, 431
Automatic............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 431
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 139
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 72
Interior.................................................... 156
Light Switches......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator .................................... 73
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Limitations for Manual Operation .......... 269
Load Limits ............................................... 335
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 121
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 120
From Inside ............................................. 118
From Outside .......................................... 113
Keys........................................................ 110
Using a Key............................................. 116
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 116
Low Battery Charge ................................. 491
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Index
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 505
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ...................................................... 143
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 154
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 146
Refueling ................................................... 406
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 88
Gasoline .......................................... 406, 500
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations ............................... 386, 445, 503
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 340
Remote Transmitter .................................. 113
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 452
Bulbs ....................................................... 431
Fuses ............................................... 495, 496
Tires ........................................................ 448
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 440
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 504
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 94
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 367
On and Off .............................................. 369
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 23
Safety Check ................................................ 27
Safety Labels ............................................... 61
Safety Message ............................................. 1 Seat Belts
.................................................... 28
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 32
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 30
Checking................................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 31
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 55
Pregnant Women ...................................... 33
Reminder .................................................. 29
Warning Indicator ............................... 29, 68
Seat Heaters .............................................. 160
Seats .......................................................... 148
Adjusting ................................................ 148
Front Seats .............................................. 148
Rear Seat................................................. 154
Seat Heaters ............................................ 160
Security System ......................................... 126
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 73
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 74
Select Lever ......................................... 16, 345
Operation.......................................... 16, 346
Releasing................................................. 488
Won’t Move ............................................ 488
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 52
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 171
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 347
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 348
Setting the Clock ...................................... 108
Shift Lever ........................................... 16, 345
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 66, 346
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 345 Shoulder Anchor
........................................ 32
Side Airbags ............................................... 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 211
SMS Text Message ............................ 280, 292
Snow Tires ................................................ 450
Spare Tire ................................................. 501
Spark Plugs ............................................... 500
Specifications ........................................... 500
Specified Fuel ................................... 406, 500
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 38
Starting the Engine .................................. 338
Does Not Start ........................................ 482
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 133
Jump Starting ......................................... 485
Remote Engine Start ............................... 340
Steering Wheel ........................................ 143
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Stopping ................................................... 401
Summer Tires ............................................ 450
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 38
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) .. 4, 5
System Message Indicator ......................... 72
T
Temperature Sensor................................ 164
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 464
Text Message .................... 280, 292, 324, 326
Time (Setting) ........................................... 108
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