open hood Acura ILX 2019 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 52Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 124 Security System P. 128 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 131
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 135 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 152
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 164 Climate Control System P. 171
Audio Error Messages P. 275General Information on the Audio System P. 286
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 339, 368 AcuraLink ®* P. 410
When Driving P. 426 AcuraWatchTM P. 446Braking P. 491
Refueling P. 502 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 504
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 514 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 525
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 532 Battery P. 541 Remote Transmitter Care P. 542
Accessories and Modifications P. 551
Engine Does Not Start P. 577Jump Starting P. 580 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 583
Fuses P. 590 Emergency Towing P. 593
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 599 Reporting Safety Defects P. 600 Emissions Testing P. 601
Client Service Information P. 606
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 105
FeaturesP. 175
DrivingP. 419
MaintenanceP. 505
Handling the UnexpectedP. 553
InformationP. 595
IndexP. 610
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Parking Brake (P491)
❚Power Window Switches (P131)
❚Driver's Front Airbag (P42)
❚Trunk Opener (P124)
❚Hood Release Handle (P515)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P591)
❚Passenger's Front Airbag
(P42)
❚USB Adapter Cable* (P178)
❚Shift Lever
Dual Clutch Transmission
(P433)
❚Glove Box (P166)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P169)
❚Rearview Mirror (P152)
❚Auxiliary Input Jack (P177)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P153)
❚Power Door Lock Master Switch (P122)❚Memory Buttons* (P151)
❚SET Button* (P151)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P503)
❚USB Port* (P179)
❚Seat Heater Switches (P170)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P514)
❚Windshield Wipers (P146, 530)
❚Tires (P532, 555, 570)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P111)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P153)
❚Headlights (P139, 525)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P139, 142, 525)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P138, 525)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P139, 525)
❚Fog Lights* (P142, 525)
❚How to Refuel (P503)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P529)
❚Emergency Trunk Opener (P127)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P124)
❚Back-Up Lights (P528)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P500)
❚Trunk Release Button (P125)
❚Taillights (P139, 526)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P526)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P139, 529)
❚Brake Lights (P526)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P526)
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P553)
Flat Tire (P555)
●
Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P586)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with tire repair kit
Models with optional spare tire
Engine Won't Start (P577)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P590)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P584)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P593)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
114
Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• With the keyless access remote on you,
move out of the auto lock function
operation range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors (Walk away auto lock ®)
When you stay beside the vehicle within the
operation range, the doors wi ll automatically lock
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock
function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door after the auto lock function
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will
be delayed until all doors are closed.
Under the following circumstances, the auto lock
function will not activate:
•The keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.
•The keyless access remote is taken out of its
operational range before al l the doors are closed.
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The keyless access remote is not located within a
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors. u The beeper will not sound.
u The beeper will sound.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set
to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattendedM
Do not alter the system or add other devices to itM
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperableM
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter
or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks. The blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, keyless access system, or th e power mode is set to ON. The security
system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
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420
Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 532
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
428
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way keyless access remote from
extended distances.
■To start the engine
The engine runs for up to 10 minu tes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button.
u The amber LED blinks, then the green LED comes back on if a 10-minute
extension request was tra nsmitted successfully.
After pressing the button, wait for the gr een LED to blink. This indicates that
the all the doors and the trunk are locked.
■Remote Engine Start*1 Remote Engine Start*
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the multi-information display.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide ga s is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.
Press the button, then press
and hold the button.
Amber LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Continues to blink
during a vehicle
self check until the
engine starts. Go within the range,
and try again.
Green LED: Comes on while
the engine is running. Red LED: Blinks when the
remote is out of the keyless
access system range.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 506
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..507
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 508
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 509
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 514
Opening the Hood ........................... 515
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 516
Oil Check ......................................... 517
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 518
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...519
Engine Coolant ................................ 521
Transmission Fluid ............................ 523
Brake Fluid ....................................... 524
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 524
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 525
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 530
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 532
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 533
Tire Labeling .................................... 533
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..535Wear Indicators................................ 537 Tire Service Life ................................ 537
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 538
Tire Rotation .................................... 539
Winter Tires ..................................... 540
Battery ............................................... 541
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 542
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 544Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 545
Exterior Care.................................... 548
Accessories and Modifications ........ 551
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