seats Acura ILX 2020 Owner's Guide

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 423
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 120
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 154
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer Head Restraint Positions P. 158
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 152
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 149
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
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 ha ve the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35
•Make sure that the indicators in the in strument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 68
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uuCleaning uInterior Care
Maintenance
To properly clean leather:
1. Use a vacuum or soft dry cloth first to remove any dirt or dust.
2. Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampen ed with a solution comprised of 90%
water and 10% neutral soap.
3. Wipe away any soap residu e with a clean damp cloth.
4. Wipe away residual water and allo w leather to air dry in the shade.
■Maintaining Genuine Leather1Maintaining Genuine Leather
It is important to clean or wipe away dirt or dust as
soon as possible. Spills can soak into leather resulting
in stains. Dirt or dust ca n cause abrasions in the
leather. In addition, pl ease note that some dark
colored clothing can rub onto the leather seats
resulting in discol oration or stains.
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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS Airbag, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 592
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
1Accessories and Modifications
Acura Genuine accessori es are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 235, 260
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 494
Accessories and Modifications ................. 553
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 169
AcuraLink .................................................. 410
AcuraWatch
TM..................................... 20, 446
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 76, 459
Additives Coolant ................................................... 523
Engine Oil ................................................ 518
Washer .................................................... 526
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 518
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 163
Front Seats .............................................. 154
Head Restraints........................................ 158
Mirrors .................................................... 152
Rear Seat ................................................. 162
Steering Wheel ........................................ 149
Temperature .............................................. 92
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 171
Changing the Mode ................................ 171
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 172
Maintenance ........................................... 546
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 171
Sensors .................................................... 174
Synchronization Mode ............................. 173
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 171 Air Pressure
....................................... 535, 599
Airbags ........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision ........................................ 42
Airbag Care............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator.............................................. 49, 72
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 50
Sensors ..................................................... 39
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 48
AM/FM Radio .................................... 190, 221
Android Auto ........................................... 270
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 494
Indicator.................................................... 71
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 266
Armrest ..................................................... 163
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 181
Audio System ............................................ 176
Adjusting the Sound........................ 188, 216
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 179
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................ 204, 263
CD .................................................. 192, 235
Display Setup .................................. 189, 217
Error Messages ........................................ 275
General Information ................................ 286
HDD ........................................................ 238
iPhone............................................. 258, 289
iPod ................................................ 195, 251
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 201, 235, 260 Pandora
®...................................... 198, 258
Reactivating ............................................ 180
Recommended CDs ................................ 287
Recommended Devices ........................... 289
Security Code ......................................... 180
Siri Eyes Free ........................................... 265
SiriusXM ® Radio ...................................... 224
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) ............................. 254
Theft Protection ...................................... 180
USB Adapter Cable ................................. 177
USB Flash Drives...................... 201, 260, 289
USB Port ................................................. 178
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 184
Authorized Manuals ................................ 607
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 123
Customize ...................................... 101, 323
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 143
Automatic Lighting .................................. 140
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 179
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 92
Average Speed ........................................... 93
B
Battery...................................................... 543
Charging System Indicator ................ 70, 588
Jump Starting ......................................... 582
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 543
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 544
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 32
Beverage Holders ..................................... 168
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Index
Blind spot information System................ 439
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 204, 263
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 339, 368
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 64
Brake System ............................................ 492
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 494
Brake Assist System................................. 495
Fluid ....................................................... 526
Foot Brake .............................................. 493
Indicator ........................................... 68, 590
Parking Brake.......................................... 492
Brake System (Amber) Indicator ................................................... 68
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 148
Built-in Key ............................................... 109
Bulb Replacement .................................... 527
Back-Up Light ......................................... 530
Fog Lights ............................................... 527
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 527
Headlights .............................................. 527
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 531
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 531
Rear Turn Signal Light ............................. 528
Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker
Lights .................................................... 528
Bulb Specifications ................................... 598
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 65 Carrying Cargo
.................................. 421, 423
CD Player ........................................... 192, 235
Center Pocket ........................................... 167
Certification Label .................................... 600
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 527
Charging System Indicator ................. 70, 588
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 122
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................. 64
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Larger Children .......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Using a Tether ........................................... 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 122
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 550
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 547
Client Service Information ....................... 608
Climate Control System ............................ 171
Changing the Mode ................................ 171
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 172
Maintenance ........................................... 546
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 171
Sensors .................................................... 174
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 171
Clock .......................................................... 106 CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 449
Coat Hook ................................................. 169
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 449
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 572, 599
Compass ...................................................... 93
Console Compartment ............................. 166
Controls ..................................................... 105
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 524
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 523
Overheating ............................................ 586
Creeping ................................................... 432
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 498
Cup Holders .............................................. 168
Customized Features .................. 95, 304, 310
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 142
Dead Battery ............................................. 582
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 172
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 601
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 139
Rearview Mirror....................................... 152
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 519
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 138
Door Mirrors ............................................. 153
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Index
Doors......................................................... 108
Auto Door Locking .................................. 123
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 123
Door Open Indicator .................................. 31
Door Open Message .................................. 83
Keys ........................................................ 108
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 111
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 118
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 537
Driving ....................................................... 419
Braking .................................................... 492
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 432
Shifting Gear ........................................... 433
Starting the Engine .................................. 426
Driving Position Memory System ............. 150
Dual Clutch Transmission ......................... 432
Creeping ................................................. 432
Fluid ................................................ 525, 599
Kickdown ................................................ 432
Operating the Shift Lever ................... 18, 433
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 585
Shifting.................................................... 433
E
Elapsed Time ............................................... 93
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ............................................ 72, 590 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 437
Emergency ................................................ 595
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 603
Engine ....................................................... 600
Coolant ................................................... 523
Jump Starting .......................................... 582
Oil ........................................................... 518
Remote Engine Start................................ 428
Starting ................................................... 426
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 135
Engine Coolant ......................................... 523
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 524
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 523
Overheating ............................................ 586
Temperature Gauge .................................. 88
Engine Oil ................................................. 518
Adding .................................................... 520
Checking................................................. 519
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 512
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 588
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 518
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 135
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 72, 590
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 550
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 153F
Features.................................................... 175 Filters
Oil .......................................................... 521
Flat Tire ..................................................... 557
Floor Mats ................................................ 548
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 526
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................ 525
Engine Coolant ....................................... 523
Windshield Washer ................................. 526
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seat ................... 162
Foot Brake ................................................ 493
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Front Seats ................................................ 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 489
Fuel ..................................................... 19, 503
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 505
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 93
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 93
Recommendation.................................... 503
Refueling ................................................ 503
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 505
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 19, 504
Message ................................................. 589
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 19, 504
Fuses ......................................................... 592
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 594
Locations ........................................ 592, 593
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .... 76, 77, 459
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 71
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 74
Blind spot information System ........... 79, 440
Brake System (Amber)................................ 68
Brake System (Red) ............................ 68, 590
Charging System ............................... 70, 588
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM) ............................ 79, 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 72, 590
Fog Light ................................................... 74
Gear Position ............................................. 69
High Beam................................................. 74
Immobilizer System .................................... 75
Keyless Access System ............................... 75
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 78, 477
Lights On ................................................... 74
Low Fuel .................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 588
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..... 73, 442, 444, 591
Maintenance Minder ............................... 511
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 70, 589
Parking Brake and Brak e System ........ 68, 590
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 76
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 75
Sequential mode...................................... 436
Shift Lever Position .................................... 69
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
System Message ........................................ 73 Transmission System.................................. 69
Turn Signal ................................................ 74
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 72, 437
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 438
Information .............................................. 597
Information Screen .................................. 211
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 93
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 148
Interface Dial ............................................ 206
Interior Lights ........................................... 164
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 152
iPhone ............................................... 258, 289
iPod ................................................... 195, 251
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 575
Jump Starting ........................................... 582
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 110
Keyless Access System .............................. 111
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 118
Keys ........................................................... 108
Lockout Prevention.................................. 118
Number Tag ............................................ 110
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 122
Remote Transmitter ................................. 116 Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 119, 428
Types and Functions................................ 108
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 432
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 474
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
License information ................................. 303
Lights ................................................ 139, 527
Automatic............................................... 140
Bulb Replacement ................................... 527
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 142
Fog Lights ............................................... 142
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 164
Light Switches......................................... 139
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................ 138
Limitations for Manual Operation .. 340, 370
Load Limits ............................................... 423
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 123
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 122
From Inside ............................................. 120
From Outside .......................................... 111
Keys........................................................ 108
Using a Key............................................. 117
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 118
Low Battery Charge ................................. 588
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
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RDS (Radio Data System).................. 191, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 603
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 149
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 162
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 152
Refueling ................................................... 503
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 88
Gasoline .......................................... 503, 598
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 444, 537, 601
Remote Engine Start ................................ 428
Remote Transmitter .................................. 116
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 544
Bulbs ....................................................... 527
Fuses ............................................... 592, 593
Tires ........................................................ 540
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 532
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 602
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 484
On and Off .............................................. 486
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 27
Safety Labels ............................................... 66
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 36 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters .............................................. 170
Seats .......................................................... 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Seats .............................................. 154
Rear Seat................................................. 162
Seat Heaters ............................................ 170
Security System ......................................... 128
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 75
Select Lever ......................................... 18, 433
Operation.......................................... 18, 434
Releasing................................................. 585
Won’t Move ............................................ 585
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 183
Sequential Mode ...................................... 435
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 436
Setting the Clock ...................................... 106
Shift Lever ........................................... 18, 433
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 69, 434
Shift Lever Positions ................................. 433
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 433
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36 Side Airbags
............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 224
SMS Text Message ............................ 351, 363
Snow Tires ................................................ 542
Spare Tire ................................................. 599
Spark Plugs ............................................... 598
Specifications ........................................... 598
Specified Fuel ................................... 503, 598
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting the Engine .................................. 426
Does Not Start ........................................ 579
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 135
Jump Starting ......................................... 582
Remote Engine Start ............................... 428
Steering Wheel ........................................ 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Stopping ................................................... 496
Summer Tires ............................................ 542
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) .. 4, 5
Synchronization Mode ............................ 173
System Message Indicator ......................... 73
T
Temperature Sensor................................ 174
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 558
Text Message .................... 351, 363, 403, 405
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
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