climate control ACURA ILX 2022 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 516
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..517
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 518
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 519
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 524
Opening the Hood ........................... 525
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 526
Oil Check ......................................... 527
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 528
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...529
Engine Coolant ................................ 531
Transmission Fluid ............................ 533
Brake Fluid ....................................... 534
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 534
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 535
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 540
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 542
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 543
Tire Labeling .................................... 543
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ..545Wear Indicators................................ 547 Tire Service Life ................................ 547
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 548
Tire Rotation .................................... 549
Winter Tires ..................................... 550
Battery ............................................... 551
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 552
Climate Control System Maintenance.. 554Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 555
Exterior Care.................................... 558
Accessories and Modifications ........ 561
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Continued
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle m eet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on th e tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practi ces and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Uniform Tire Quality Grading
■Treadwear
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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Maintenance
Climate Control System Maintenance
Air Conditioning
To ensure proper and safe operation, th e Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE
J2845) recommends that the refrigerant system only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
Never repair or replace the air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) with one
removed from a used or salvaged vehicle.
New replacement mobile air conditioning evaporators must be certified (and
labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.
Dust and Pollen Filter
The climate control system is equipped with a dust and pollen filter that collects
pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The Maintenance MinderTM messages will let
you know when to replace the filter.
We recommend that you replace the dust a nd pollen filter sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1 Climate Control System Maintenance
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environmentM
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one re moved from a used or
salvaged vehicleM
Refrigerant in your vehicle

Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 239, 264
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 501
Accessories and Modifications ................ 561
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 173
AcuraLink ................................................. 416
AcuraWatch
TM.................................... 22, 452
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 80, 466
Additives Coolant .................................................. 531
Engine Oil ............................................... 526
Washer ................................................... 534
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 526
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 167
Front Seats.............................................. 158
Head Restraints ....................................... 162
Mirrors.................................................... 156
Rear Seat ................................................ 166
Steering Wheel ....................................... 153
Temperature ............................................. 96
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 175
Changing the Mode................................ 175
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 176
Maintenance........................................... 554
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 175
Sensors ................................................... 178
Synchronization Mode ............................ 177
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 175 Air Pressure
....................................... 543, 607
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ......................................... 44
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator .............................................. 52, 76
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 49
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
AM/FM Radio .................................... 194, 225
Android Auto ............................................ 275
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 501
Indicator .................................................... 75
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 270
Armrest ..................................................... 167
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 185
Audio System ............................................ 180
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 192, 220
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 183
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................ 208, 267
CD .................................................. 196, 239
Display Setup ................................... 193, 221
Error Messages ........................................ 280
General Information ................................ 291
HDD ........................................................ 242
iPhone ............................................. 262, 294
iPod ................................................. 199, 255
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 205, 239, 264 Pandora
®....................................... 202, 262
Reactivating ............................................ 184
Recommended CDs ................................. 292
Recommended Devices............................ 294
Security Code .......................................... 184
Siri Eyes Free ........................................... 269
SiriusXM ® Radio ...................................... 228
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) ............................. 258
Theft Protection ...................................... 184
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 181
USB Flash Drives ...................... 205, 264, 295
USB Port.................................................. 182
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 188
Authorized Manuals ................................ 616
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 127
Customize ....................................... 105, 329
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 147
Automatic Lighting .................................. 144
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 183
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 96
Average Speed ........................................... 97
B
Battery...................................................... 551
Charging System Indicator................. 74, 596
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 590
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 551
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 552
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 34
Beverage Holders ..................................... 172
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Index
Blind spot information System................ 445
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 208, 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 345, 374
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 68
Brake System ............................................. 499
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 501
Brake Assist System ................................. 502
Fluid ........................................................ 534
Foot Brake ............................................... 500
Indicator ............................................ 72, 598
Parking Brake .......................................... 499
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 152
Built-in Key ................................................ 113
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 535
Back-Up Light .......................................... 538
Fog Lights ................................................ 535
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights.... 535
Headlights ............................................... 535
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 539
Rear License Plate Light............................ 539
Rear Turn Signal Light .............................. 536
Taillights, Brake and Rear Side Marker
Lights..................................................... 536
Bulb Specifications .................................... 606
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 69 Carrying Cargo
................................. 427, 429
CD Player ........................................... 196, 239
Center Pocket ........................................... 171
Certification Label .................................... 608
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 535
Charging System Indicator ................. 74, 596
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 126
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 68
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Larger Children ......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Using a Tether ........................................... 65
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 126
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 558
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 555
Client Service Information ....................... 617
Climate Control System ............................ 175
Changing the Mode ................................ 175
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 176
Maintenance ........................................... 554
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 175
Sensors ................................................... 178
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 175
Clock .......................................................... 110 CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 455
Coat Hook ................................................ 173
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 455
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 580, 607
Compass ...................................................... 97
Console Compartment ............................. 170
Controls .................................................... 109
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 531
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 532
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 531
Overheating ............................................ 594
Creeping ................................................... 438
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 505
Cup Holders .............................................. 172
Customized Features ................. 99, 310, 316
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 146
Dead Battery ............................................ 590
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 176
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 609
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 143
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 156
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 527
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 142
Door Mirrors ............................................. 157
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Index
M
Maintenance............................................. 515
Battery..................................................... 551
Brake Fluid............................................... 534
Cleaning .................................................. 555
Climate Control System ........................... 554
Coolant ................................................... 531
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 519
Oil ........................................................... 527
Precautions .............................................. 516
Radiator................................................... 532
Remote Transmitter ................................. 552
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 535
Safety ...................................................... 517
Service Items............................................ 522
Tires ........................................................ 542
Transmission Fluid.................................... 533
Under the Hood....................................... 524
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 74, 597
Map Lights ................................................ 169
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 429
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 92
Mirrors ....................................................... 156
Adjusting ................................................. 156
Door ........................................................ 157
Exterior .................................................... 157
Interior Rearview...................................... 156
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 561
Moonroof .................................................. 138
MP3 .................................... 196, 205, 239, 264
Multi-Information Display .......................... 93Multi-View Rear Camera
.......................... 508
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 608
O
Odometer................................................... 96
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 526
Adding .................................................... 528
Checking................................................. 527
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 520
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 73, 596
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 526
Viscosity .................................................. 526
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 211
Open Source Licenses ............................... 308
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 525
Moonroof ............................................... 138
Power Windows ...................................... 135
Trunk ...................................................... 128
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 139
Outside Temperature ................................. 96
Adjusting .................................................. 96
Overheating .............................................. 594
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ............ 20Pandora®
......................................... 202, 262
Panic Mode ............................................... 134
Parking ..................................................... 503
Parking Brake ........................................... 499
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator ........................................... 72, 598
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 143
Power Windows ....................................... 135
Precautions While Driving ....................... 437
Rain ........................................................ 437
Pregnant Women ....................................... 39
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 565
R
Radar Sensor............................................ 498
Radiator .................................................... 532
Radio (AM/FM) ................................. 194, 225
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 228
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 195, 226
Range .......................................................... 97
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 195, 226
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 611
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 153
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ....................... 166
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 156
Refueling .................................................. 510
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 92
Gasoline ......................................... 510, 606
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