Acura ILX 2017 Owner's Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears
on the multi-information display.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not
overflow the reservoir.
Specified fluid: Acura He avy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle's braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Acura brake fl uid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Acura Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
MIN
MAX
Brake Reserve Tank
1 Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle's paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Canadian models
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlights
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the
light assembly.
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the screw using a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
u The screw does not drop.
Fog Light: 55 W (H11 for halogen bulb Type)
1Headlights
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
1Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect th e glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
Dropping
prevention
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
2. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver into the tab at
the inside edge of th e cover, then pull
straight out as indicated to remove the
cover.
3. Remove the screws us ing a Phillips-head
screwdriver and carefu lly pull the fog light
assembly out of the bumper.
4. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
5. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
6. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it clockwise.
7. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Cover
Screws
Coupler Bulb
Tab
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal Lights
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal Lights
Front turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
Parking/daytime running lights are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
counter-clockwise.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel
clockwise.
2. Remove the holding clips (A), (B) and screw,
pull the inner fender back.
3. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
Front Side Marker Light: 3 CP
1Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Holding clip (A-type)
Push until the
pin is flat
Screw
Inner
Fender
Clip (B)
Clips (A)
Coupler
Tab
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
4. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
5. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.1 Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
flat.
Holding clip (B-type)
Clip
Push until the
pin is flat.
Bulb Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake Light, Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights
Maintenance
Brake Light, Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights
Brake light, taillight and rear side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized
Acura dealer inspect and re place the light assembly.
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. Remove the mounting bolts.
3. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
Cover
Bolts
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
4. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb.
6. Reinstall the light assembly by sliding it on
to the guide on the body.
Socket
Bulb
Guide
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBack-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and
remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Back-Up Light: 16 W
Clips
Socket Bulb
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the screw from the center of the
fastener using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the holding cl ips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
3. Remove the license plat e light assembly by
squeezing the tabs on both sides of the
socket.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
High-Mount Brake Light
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Rear License Plate Light: 5 W
Fastener
LiningClip
Socket Bulb
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