remote start Acura ILX 2016 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 48Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60Safety Labels P. 61
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 122 Security System P. 126 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 129
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 133 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 146
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 156 Climate Control System P. 161
Audio System Basic Operation P. 193 Audio Error Messages P. 235
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 266 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 268
When Driving P. 338 Braking P. 388Parking Your Vehicle P. 401
Fuel Economy P. 408 Accessories and Modifications P. 409
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 420 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 431
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 442 Battery P. 451 Remote Transmitter Care P. 452
Cleaning P. 455
Engine Does Not Start P. 482Jump Starting P. 485 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 488
Fuses P. 495 Emergency Towing P. 498
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 503 Reporting Safety Defects P. 504
Authorized Manuals P. 509 Client Service Information P. 510
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 63
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 165
DrivingP. 331
MaintenanceP. 411
Handling the UnexpectedP. 461
InformationP. 499
IndexP. 512
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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:
●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Number (PON) of 91 or
higher is recommended.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
—
●Appears when the starter system has a
problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the
ENGINE START/STOP button for 15 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal and manually
start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access remote battery is
too weak to start the engine or the key is not
within operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 483
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when
the power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice
with your foot off the brake pedal to change
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when the power mode is in
ACCESSORY.
—
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models without full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
●Appears when you close the door with the
power mode in ON without the keyless access
remote inside the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the keyless access
remote back inside the vehicle and close the
door.
2Keyless Access Remote Reminder P. 135
●Appears when the keyless access remote
battery becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 452
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s
door.
2Starting the Engine P. 338
●Appears three seconds after the TO START
ENGINE message appears.
2Starting the Engine P. 338
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift
lever in
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode
changes to VEHICLE OFF.
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Instrument Panel
*1:On the left: Models wi thout full color display
On the right: Models with full color display
Message*1ConditionExplanation
—
●Appears when you unlock and open the
driver’s door while the engine is running by
two-way keyless access remote
*.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback* P. 340
●Appears when the transmission system
temperature is too high. The vehicle no longer
moves.●Immediately stop in a safe place in (P.●Let the engine idle until the message
disappears.
—
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not
completely closed.
●Appears if any door is opened while driving.
The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are
closed.
●Appears when there is a problem with the
headlights.●Appears while driving - The low beam
headlights may not be on. When conditions
allow you to drive safely, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the button to select Vehicle Settings and press the SEL/RESET button.
Vehicle Settings
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Memory Position Link
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash
Driver Assist System Setup
Meter Setup
Driving Position Setup*
Keyless Access Setup
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Turn by Turn Display*
Forward Collision Warning Distance*
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep*
Blind Spot Info*
Keyless Access Beep
ACC Display Speed Unit*
Road Departure Mitigation Setting*
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
Remote Start System On/Off*
* Not available on all models
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*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Driving
Position
Setup
*Memory Position LinkTurns the driving position memory system on and
off.On*1/
Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.
Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light
Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to s
ound when you unlock/lock
the doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off
*Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On*1/Off
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 108
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 110
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 112
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 118
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 120
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 121
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 122
Security System ................................ 126
Immobilizer System .......................... 126 Security System Alarm...................... 126Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 129Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 132Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 133
Turn Signals ..................................... 136
Light Switches.................................. 136
Fog Lights
*...................................... 139
Daytime Running Lights ................... 139
Wipers and Washers ........................ 140
Brightness Control ........................... 142
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...143
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 143 Driving Position Memory System
*.... 144
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 146
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 146
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 147
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 148
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 148
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 156
Interior Lights .................................. 156
Interior Convenience Items .............. 157
Climate Control System ................... 161
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 161
Synchronized Mode ......................... 163
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......164
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
■Keyless access remoteUse the keyless access remote to start and
stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors
and to open the trunk.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 126
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the keyless access system may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 340
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless access
remote
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
112
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes the keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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