engine Acura ILX 2020 Owner's Manual

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Acura upon vehicle start up.
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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. 492
Refueling P. 503 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 505
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 516 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 527
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 534 Battery P. 543 Remote Transmitter Care P. 544
Accessories and Modifications P. 553
Engine Does Not Start P. 579Jump Starting P. 582 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 585
Fuses P. 592 Emergency Towing P. 595
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 601 Reporting Safety Defects P. 602 Emissions Testing P. 603
Client Service Information P. 608
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 105
FeaturesP. 175
DrivingP. 419
MaintenanceP. 507
Handling the UnexpectedP. 555
InformationP. 597
IndexP. 612
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Audio System (P176)
❚Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button
(P149)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P149)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) System OFF) Button (P438)
❚Climate Control System (P171)
❚System Indicators (P68)
❚Gauges (P88)
❚Multi-Information Display (P89)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button (P135)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Audio/Information Screen* (P184)
❚On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM * (P207)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) Button (P452)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button (P486)
❚Information Screen* (P211)
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P27)
Airbags (P39)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P52)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P65)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P31)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P32)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Controls (P105)
Clock (P106)
aPress the CLOCK (AUX ) button until the
displayed time begins flashing.
bPress Preset ( 4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute)
to set the time. Press Preset
( 6 (Reset)
to set the time to the nearest hour.
cPress the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
aEnter the Clock Adjustment screen.
2 Adjusting the Clock (P106)
bRotate to change hour, then move
.
cRotate to change minute, then
press .
Models with one display
Models with two displays
The clock is automati cally updated through
the audio system.
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P135)
Press the button to ch ange the vehicle’s
power mode.
Models with navigation systemTurn Signals (P138)
Lights (P139)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P419)
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 (P433)
●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 mode can be used. Drive
Normal driving.
Sequential mode can be used
temporarily.
Sequential Mode (P436)
Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 8th). This is useful for engine braking.
When the transmission
is in (D●The transmission will shift
back to automatic mode
once the system detects
that the vehicle is cruising.
When the transmission
is in (S●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
Selected Gear Number
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Quick Reference Guide
CMBSTM On and Off
(P449)
●When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
VSA ® On and Off (P438)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® )
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P442)
●The TPMS monitors tire pressure.●The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
Refueling (P503)
aPush the fuel fill door
release handle.
bTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
cPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
dAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P507)
Under the Hood (P516)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lever
Lights (P527)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P532)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P534)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P555)
Flat Tire (P557)
●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
(P588)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with a compact spare tire
Engine Won't Start (P579)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P592)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P586)
●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 (P595)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
Unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 91 or higher is
recommended.
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or lower on
this vehicle?Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic
knocking noise in the engine and will result in decreased engine
performance.
Use of a gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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