climate control Acura ILX 2020 Owner's Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 39
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 88
2Controls P. 105
Clock P. 106 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 108
Moonroof P. 134
Adjusting the Seats P. 154
2 Features P. 175
Audio System P. 176 Audio System Basic Operation P. 183, 206
Customized Features P. 304, 310 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 336
2 Driving P. 419
Before Driving P. 420 Towing a Trailer P. 425
Parking Your Vehicle P. 496 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 501
2Maintenance P. 507
Before Performing Maintenance P. 508 Maintenance MinderTM P. 511
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 532
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 546 Cleaning P. 547
2Handling the Unexpected P. 555
Tools P. 556 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 557
Overheating P. 586 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 588
2Information P. 597
Specifications P. 598 Identification Numbers P. 600
Warranty Coverages P. 605 Authorized Manuals P. 607
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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
Climate Control System (P171)
●Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.●Press the button to turn the system on or off.●Press the button to defrost the windshield.
Driver's Side Temperature
Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents.
AUTO Button
(Recirculation) Button
Passenger's Side Temperature
Control Dial
MODE Control Button
(ON/OFF) Button
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended
as the climate control system can shut off at any time.
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is ma king an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately afte r starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine did not
start. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 603●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and
wait for it to cool down. Then, take the
vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 589
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 588
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you change the power mode to ON,
then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the RDM system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when the RDM system
shuts itself off.●Stays on - The temperature inside the
camera is too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
The system activates when the temperature
inside the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 489
●Stays on - The area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle
in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft
cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 489
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
ACC.
●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
Indicator (Green)
●Comes on when you press the MAIN
button.2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) P. 459—
●Comes on if anything covers the
radar sensor cover and prevents the
sensor from detecting a vehicle in
front.
●May come on when driving in bad
weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
●ACC has been automatically
canceled.
●The area around the radar sensor is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe
place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
Indicator may take some time to go off after
the radar sensor is cleaned.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator does not go off even after you
clean the sensor cover.
2Radar Sensor P. 491
●Comes on when ACC is in operation,
but the temperature inside the front
sensor camera is too high. ACC
cancels automatica lly. The beeper
sounds simultaneously.●Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled
down and the system activates normally.
●Comes on when the area around the
camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May come on when driving in bad
weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Lane Keeping
Assist System
(LKAS ) Indicator
(Amber)●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the LKAS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Lane Keeping
Assist System
( LKAS ) Indicator
(Green)
●Comes on when you press the MAIN
button.2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
P. 474—
●Comes on when the LKAS is in
operation, or the LKAS button is
pressed, but the temperature inside
the front sensor camera is too high.
The LKAS cancels automatically. The
beeper sounds simultaneously.●Use the climate control system to cool down
the camera.
●Goes off - The camera has been cooled
down and the system activates normally.
2Front Sensor Camera P. 489
●Comes on when the area around the
camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●May come on when driving in bad
weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message come back on after
you cleaned the area around the camera.
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