Acura ILX Hybrid 2013 Owner's Manual

ContentsThis 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 manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model 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 included 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.
2Safe Driving P. 27For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 69Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 862Controls P. 103Setting the Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 105
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 123
Adjusting the Seats P. 135 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 1412Features P. 151Audio System P. 152 Audio System Basic Operation P. 155
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
* P. 187
2Driving P. 219Before Driving P. 220 Towing a Trailer P. 225
Multi-View Rear Camera
* P. 253 Refueling P. 254
2Maintenance P. 259Before Performing Maintenance P. 260 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 263
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 292
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 305
2Handling the Unexpected P. 311Tools P. 312 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 313
Overheating P. 334 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 3362Information P. 345Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 348
Emissions Testing P. 351 Warranty Coverages P. 353

Contents
Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66 Safety Labels P. 67Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 114 Security System P. 118 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 120
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133
Climate Control System P. 146Audio Error Messages
* P. 180 General Information on the Audio System P. 183
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 189
When Driving P. 226 Braking P. 245 Parking Your Vehicle P. 249
Fuel Economy P. 256 Accessories and Modifications P. 257Maintenance Under the Hood P. 268 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 282
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 294 12 Volt Battery P. 303 Remote Transmitter Care P. 304
Cleaning P. 306Engine Does Not Start P. 328 Jump Starting P. 331 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 333
Fuses P. 340 Emergency Towing P. 343Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 349 Reporting Safety Defects P. 350
Authorized Manuals P. 355 Client Service Information P. 356
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 27
Instrument Panel
P. 69
Controls
P. 103
Features
P. 151
Driving
P. 219
Maintenance
P. 259
Handling the Unexpected
P. 311
Information
P. 345
Index
P. 357

2Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Audio System
(P 152)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 132)

❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 132)
❙Climate Control System
(P 146)
❙System Indicators
(P 70)
❙Gauges
(P 86)
❙Multi-Information Display
(P 87)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
(P 124)
❙ECON Button
(P 236)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System OFF) Button
(P 241)
❙Audio/Information Screen
* (P 156)
❙Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual

3Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 130)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 237)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
(P 234)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons
(P 159)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
(P 234)
❙SEL/RESET Button
(P 87)
❙
(Information) Button
(P 87)
❙Brightness Control
(P 131)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 126)
❙Fog Lights
(P 129)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 189)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 134)
❙Parking Brake
(P 245)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 133)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 112)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 120)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P 42)
❙Seat Heater Switches
*
(P 145)
❙Trunk Release
(P 114)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 255)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 269)
❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 341)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙USB Adapter Cable
(P153 )
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(CVT)
(P 231)
❙Glove Box
(P 142)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 144)❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 153)

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Side Airbags
(P 46)
❙Ceiling Light
(P 141)
❙Side Curtain Airbags
(P 49)
❙Coat Hook
(P 144)
❙Grab Handle
❙Moonroof Switch
(P 123)
❙Seat Belts
(P 32)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat
(P 63)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat
(P 59)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat)
(P 61)
❙Rear Seat
❙Front Seat
(P 135)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights
(P 141)* Not available on all models

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Maintenance Under the Hood
(P 268)
❙Windshield Wipers
(P 130, 292)
❙Headlights
(P 126, 282)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P 126, 286, 287)
❙Tires
(P 294, 313)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control
(P 107)
❙Power Door Mirrors
(P 134)
❙Fog Lights
(P 129, 284)

7Quick Reference Guide
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 115)
❙Back-Up Lights
(P 290)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera
* (P 253)
❙Brake/Taillights
(P 288)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights
(P 288)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights
(P 288)
❙High-Mount Brake Light
(P 291)
❙How to Refuel
(P 255)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk
(P 114)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P 117)
* Not available on all models

8Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
ECON Button
(P236)
ECON Mode Indicator
(P80)
Helps maximize fuel economy.Comes on when the ECON mode is on.
The message is displayed for a
few seconds when the ECON
mode is on.

9Quick Reference Guide
Lifetime Points ●Comes on when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).Fuel Economy Indicator
(P90)
Lifetime Points
●Keep the sphere from being too small. The bigger the
sphere is while driving, the higher the fuel economy
becomes.
Sphere Size:
Fuel Economy:
Acceleration/
Deceleration:Maximum
BestMiddle Minimum
Moderate AggressiveBetter
Slow
Worse