automatic transmission Acura ILX 2017 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P331)
Release Button
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
( P.
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever.
Dual Clutch Transmission (P345)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used. Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle
shift mode can be used.Paddle Shifters (P348)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift
back to automatic mode
once the system detects
that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode:
Holds the selected gear,
and the M indicator
comes on.
● The selected gear position
is shown in the instrument
panel.
Shift Lever
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
M Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Models with full color display
Models without full color display
Selected
Gear
Number
M Indicator
Shift
Lever
Position
Indicator
Selected
Gear
Number
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uuWhen Driving uDual Clutch Transmission
Driving
Dual Clutch Transmission
As with a conventional automatic tr ansmission, this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unex pectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block
•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving towards the bottom of a hill•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road•Driving on a road with potholes.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Continued
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 8th gears without removing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmiss ion will switch to the sequential shift
mode.
■When the shift lever is in (D:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shi ft mode momentarily, and the gear position
indicator will come on.
Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential shift mode will
automatically switch off, and the gear position indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
■When the shift lever is in (S:
The vehicle will go into the sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential mode)
indicator and gear position indicator will come on. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or
less, the vehicle automatically shifts down in to 1st gear. It will not automatically shift
up, even if vehicle speed increases.
If you are in 1st through 6th gears and do not operate the paddle shifters as engine
speed increases approaches the tach ometer red zone, the transmission
automatically shifts up to the next gear.
When switching out of the sequential shift mode, move the shift lever from
(S to
(D. When the sequential shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear position
indicator go off.
■Sequential Shift Mode
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
■Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 2.0
1Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Acura ATF-TYPE 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid ot her than Acura ATF-TYPE
2.0 may adversely affect the operation and durability
of your vehicle’s transmission, and may even damage
it.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Ac ura ATF-TYPE 2.0 is not
covered by Acura’s new ve hicle limited warranty.
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedAcura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedAcura Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF-TYPE 2.0
Capacity Change 4.3 US qt (4.1 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.6 US qt (4.4 ℓ)
SpecifiedAcura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.71 US gal (6.49 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.166 US gal (0.63 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Vehicle with 18 inch wheel
*2: Vehicle with 17 inch wheel
*3: Vehicle with optional spare tire
Regular
Size*1225/40R18 92VPressure*1
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front33 (230 [2.3])Rear32 (220 [2.2])Size*2P215/45R17 87VPressure*2
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front35 (240 [2.4])Rear33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare
*3
Size T135/70D17 92M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular18 x 7 1/2J*1
17 x 7J*2
Compact Spare*317 x 4T
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Index
Foot Brake .............................................. 390
Indicator ........................................... 64, 493
Parking Brake.......................................... 389
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 65
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 142
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 383
Bulb Replacement .................................... 431
Back-Up Light Bulbs ................................ 438
Brake Light, Taillight a nd Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 436
Fog Light Bulbs ....................................... 431
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs ................. 434
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 433
Headlights .............................................. 431
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 439
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 433
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs.................. 439
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs .................... 436
Bulb Specifications ................................... 500
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 60
Carrying Cargo ................................. 333, 335
CD Player .......................................... 180, 218
Certification Label ................................... 502
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 431
Charging System Indicator ................ 67, 491
Child Safety ................................................ 48
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 120 Child Seat
.................................................... 48
Booster Seats ............................................. 59
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 50
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 51
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 55
Larger Children .......................................... 58
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 50
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Using a Tether ........................................... 57
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 120
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 457
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 455
Client Service Information ....................... 510
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
Clock .......................................................... 108
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 393
Coat Hook ................................................. 159
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 393
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 475, 501
Console Compartment ............................. 157 Controls
..................................................... 107
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 427
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 428
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 427
Overheating ............................................ 489
Creeping (Dual Clutch Transmission) ...... 344
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 403
Cruise Control ........................................... 349
Indicator.................................................... 74
Cup Holders .............................................. 158
Customized Features .......................... 97, 245
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 139
Dead Battery ............................................. 485
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 162
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 503
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 136
Rearview Mirror....................................... 146
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 423
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 136
Door Mirrors ............................................. 147
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Index
Fuses......................................................... 495
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 497
Locations ........................................ 495, 496
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy................................................. 409
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Information............................................. 407
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 95
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 68
Refueling ................................................ 407
Gauges ........................................................ 88
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 66
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 345
Glass (care) ............................................... 458
Glove Box ................................................. 157
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 431
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 461
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) .............................. 269
Auto Answer .......................................... 313
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .......... 285, 315
Automatic Transferring ................... 283, 313
Caller’s ID Information ............................ 283
Displaying Messages ............................... 327 HFL Buttons ..................................... 269, 298
HFL Menus ...................................... 271, 300
HFL Status Display ........................... 270, 299
Limitations for Manua
l Operation ............ 299
Making a Call .................................. 288, 319
Options During a Call ...................... 292, 324
Phone Setup .................................... 276, 305
Receiving a Call ............................... 291, 323
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 325
Ring Tone ................................................ 314
Selecting a Mail Account ......................... 326
Speed Dial ....................................... 286, 316
Text Message .................................. 281, 293
To Clear the System ................................. 284
To Create a Security PIN .................. 282, 312
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .. 310
Use Contact Photo .................................. 314
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
HDMI ® Port ............................................... 168
Head Restraints ......................................... 151
Headlights ................................................. 136
Automatic Operation ............................... 137
Dimming ......................................... 136, 139
Operating ................................................ 136
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 160
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 269
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 72
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 342
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 266
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Identification Numbers ............................ 502
Engine and Transmission ......................... 502
Vehicle Identification ............................... 502
Illumination Control ................................. 142
Knob ....................................................... 142
Immobilizer System .................................. 126
Indicator.................................................... 73
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 64
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 76, 354
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 69
Blind Spot Information (BSI) ............... 78, 384
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, 375
Lights On ................................................... 73
Low Fuel .................................................... 68
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 65, 491
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 71, 385, 387
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, 381
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 70, 382
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 .............................. 113
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 116
Keys ........................................................... 110
Lockout Prevention.................................. 116
Number Tag ............................................ 112
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 120 Remote Transmitter ................................ 115
Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 117, 340
Types and Functions................................ 110
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 344
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 373
Language (HFL) ................................ 270, 299
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 .......... 270
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 ................................................... 407
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 88
Gasoline .......................................... 407, 500
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 68
Regulations ............................... 387, 445, 503
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback ................................................. 340
Remote Transmitter .................................. 115
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) .......... 368
On and Off .............................................. 370
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 23
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 ............................ 281, 293
Snow Tires ................................................ 450
Spare Tire ................................................. 501
Spark Plugs ............................................... 500
Specifications ........................................... 500
Specified Fuel ................................... 407, 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 ................................................... 402
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 .................... 281, 293, 325, 327
Time (Setting) ........................................... 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 385
Indicator ........................................... 71, 494
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Index
Tires.......................................................... 442
Air Pressure..................................... 443, 501
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 442
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 463
Inspection ............................................... 442
Labeling .................................................. 443
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 463
Regulations ............................................. 445
Rotation.................................................. 449
Spare Tire ............................................... 501
Summer .................................................. 450
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 464
Tire Chains.............................................. 450
Wear Indicators....................................... 447
Winter .................................................... 450
Tools ......................................................... 462
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 337
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 337
Emergency .............................................. 498
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 385
Transmission ............................................. 345
Automatic............................................... 345
Fluid ....................................................... 429
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 66
Number .................................................. 502
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 347
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 346
Trip Meter .................................................. 94
Troubleshooting ...................................... 461
Blown Fuse ..................................... 495, 496 Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 498
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 482
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 463
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 489
Premium Gasoline ........................... 407, 500
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 463
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 20, 120
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 488
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ......................................................... 122
Lid ........................................................... 122
Light Bulb ................................................ 500
Open Message .......................................... 85
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 72
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 95
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 117, 340
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 113
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 118
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 166, 167
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 244
USB Port .................................................... 168
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 113
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 502
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 381
Off Button............................................... 382
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 422, 501
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 381
W
Wallpaper......................................... 173, 202
Wallpaper Setup ....................................... 175
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 491
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 507
Watts ......................................................... 500
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 447
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 478
Window Washers ..................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 430
Switch ..................................................... 140
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 129
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