key Acura ILX Hybrid 2013 Owner's Guide

333Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not MoveFollow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of
(P position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2.Remove the built-in key from the keyless
access remote.
3.Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver and remove the cover of the
shift lock release slot.
uPut the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver into
the slot and remove it as shown in the
image.
4.Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5.While pushing on the key, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
(N.
uThe lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Slot
Cover
Release Button
Shift Lock Release Slot

341
uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■Interior Fuse BoxFuse Label
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
ACG
15 A
3
SRS
10 A
4
Fuel Pump
15 A
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
Power Window
7.5 A
7
VB SOL
*
7.5 A
8
Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)
15 A
9
Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)
15 A
10
−
−
11 Moonroof 20 A
12
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
*
(20 A)
13 Driver’s Power Seat Reclining*(20 A)
14
Seat Heaters
*
(15 A)
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Unlock)10 A
16
−
−
17 − −
18
−
−
19 ACC 7.5 A
20
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
21 Daytime Running Lights 7.5 A
22
HAC
7.5 A
23 HYBRID A/C (7.5 A)
24
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
25 ACC (7.5 A)
26
−
−
27 Accessory Power Socket 20 A
28
−
−
29 ODS 7.5 A
30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock)
10 A
31 SMART 10 A
32
Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)
15 A
33 Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) 15 A
34
Small Lights
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
35 Illumination 7.5 A36
−
−
37 Premium Audio
*
(20 A)
38
Left Headlight High Beam
10 A
39 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
40
TPMS
*
(7.5 A)
41 Door Lock 20 A
42
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
43Rear Passenger’s Side Power
Window20 A
44
Front Passenger’s Side Power
Window
20 A
45Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
46
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

349Information
Devices that Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada
Standard, described below:As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.U.S. AcuraLinkAudio SystemBluetooth® AudioBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HomeLink® Universal TransceiverImmobilizer SystemKeyless Access SystemTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)U.S. models only

359Index
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 126
Doors........................................................ 105
Auto Door Locking.................................. 113
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 113
Door Open Indicator ........................... 31, 75
Keys........................................................ 105
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 107
Lockout prevention system...................... 110
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 297
Driving...................................................... 219
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 230
Braking ................................................... 245
Cruise Control ........................................ 237
Shifting Speed Position ........................... 231
Starting the Engine ................................. 226
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 305EEco Assist System.......................................... 8
ECON Button............................................ 236
ECON Mode Indicator................................ 80
Elapsed Time.............................................. 91
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 75, 338
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............ 240
Emergency................................................ 343
Emergency Trunk Opener....................... 117Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 351
Engine....................................................... 348
Coolant ................................................... 277
Jump Starting .......................................... 331
Oil ........................................................... 272
Starting ................................................... 226
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 125
Engine Compartment Cover.................... 270
Engine Coolant......................................... 277
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 278
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 277
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 79
Overheating ............................................ 334
Engine Oil................................................. 272
Adding .................................................... 274
Checking ................................................. 273
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 264
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 75, 336
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 272
ENGINE START/STOP Button.................... 124
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 75, 338
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon
Monoxide)................................................. 66
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror............... 134
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 308
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 134
FFeatures..................................................... 151Filters......................................................... 305
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 305
Oil ........................................................... 275
Flat Tire..................................................... 313
Floor Mats................................................. 307
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 280
Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid ...................................................... 279
Engine Coolant ....................................... 277
Windshield Washer ................................. 281
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 77
Foot Brake................................................ 246
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 42
Front Seats................................................ 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Fuel...................................................... 19, 254
Economy ................................................. 256
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 91
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Range ....................................................... 91
Recommendation .................................... 254
Refueling................................................. 254
Fuel Economy........................................... 256
Fuel Economy Indicator......................... 9, 90
Fuel Fill Cap........................................ 19, 255
Message.................................................. 337
Fuel Fill Door...................................... 19, 255
Fuses.......................................................... 340
Inspecting and Changing......................... 342

360Index
Locations ......................................... 340, 341GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 256
Gauge ....................................................... 86
Information ............................................. 254
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 91
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Refueling ................................................. 254
Gauges......................................................... 86
Glass (care)................................................ 308
Glove Box.................................................. 142HHalogen Bulbs................................... 282, 283
Handling the Unexpected........................ 311
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 189
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 205
Automatic Transferring ............................ 203
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 203
HFL Buttons ............................................. 189
HFL Menus .............................................. 191
HFL Status Display.................................... 190
Making a Call .......................................... 208
Options During a Call .............................. 212
Phone Setup ............................................ 196
Receiving a Call ....................................... 211Speed Dial ............................................... 206
Text Message .................................. 201, 213
To Clear the System ................................ 204
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 202
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 138
Headlights................................................. 126
Aiming .................................................... 282
Automatic Operation............................... 127
Dimming ......................................... 126, 129
Operating................................................ 126
Heaters (Seat)........................................... 145
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 189
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 77
Hill Start Assist System............................. 228
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver............ 187
IIdentification Numbers............................ 348
Engine and Transmission ......................... 348
Vehicle Identification ............................... 348
Illumination Control................................. 131
Knob ....................................................... 131
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator/Power
Flow Monitor............................................ 93
IMA System Indicator................................. 77
Immobilizer System.................................. 118
Indicator.................................................... 78
Indicators.................................................... 70
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 73Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Brake System ............................................ 71
Charging System............................... 72, 336
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 80, 238
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 80, 237
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 31, 75
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ..................................... 80, 236
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 75, 338
Fog Light .................................................. 77
High-Beam................................................ 77
IMA System .............................................. 77
Immobilizer System ................................... 78
Keyless Access System............................... 79
Lights On .................................................. 77
Low Fuel ................................................... 73
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 75, 336
Low Temperature...................................... 79
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 76, 242
Maintenance Minder............................... 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 337
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 338
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 73
Security System Alarm............................... 79
Shift Lever Position.................................... 72
Side Airbag Off ................................... 52, 78
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 50, 74
System Message ....................................... 76
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 77

361Index
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 74, 240
VSA® OFF.......................................... 74, 241
Information.............................................. 345
Information Buttons............................ 87, 95
Instant Fuel Economy................................ 91
Instrument Panel........................................ 69
Brightness Control .................................. 131
Interior Lights........................................... 141
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 133
Internet Radio.......................................... 171
iPhone®..................................................... 186
iPod®......................................................... 168JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 324
Jump Starting........................................... 331KKey Number Tag...................................... 106
Keyless Access System.............................. 108
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 110
Keys........................................................... 105
Lockout Prevention ................................. 110
Number Tag............................................ 106
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 112
Remote Transmitter ................................ 107
Types and Functions................................ 105
Won’t Turn ............................................... 22Kickdown.................................................. 230
LL Mode Operation.................................... 235
Language (HFL)......................................... 190
LATCH (Child Seats).................................... 59
Lights................................................. 126, 282
Automatic ............................................... 127
Bulb Replacement.................................... 282
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 129
Fog Lights................................................ 129
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 77
Interior .................................................... 141
Light Switches ......................................... 126
Lights On Indicator .................................... 77
Turn Signals............................................. 126
Limitations for Manual Operation.......... 190
Load Limits................................................ 223
Locking and Unlocking............................ 105
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 113
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 112
From Inside.............................................. 111
From Outside........................................... 107
Keys ........................................................ 105
Using a Key ............................................. 110
Lockout Prevention System...................... 110
Low Battery Charge (12 volt)................... 336
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 73
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength.................................................. 106Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 75, 336
Low Temperature Indicator....................... 79
Lower Anchor............................................. 59
Lubricant Specifications Chart................. 346
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 223
MMaintenance............................................. 259
Battery .................................................... 303
Brake Fluid .............................................. 280
Cleaning ................................................. 306
Climate Control....................................... 305
Coolant ................................................... 277
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 263
Oil ........................................................... 272
Precautions ............................................. 260
Radiator .................................................. 278
Remote Transmitter ................................. 304
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 282
Safety...................................................... 261
Service Items ........................................... 266
Tires ........................................................ 294
Transmission Fluid ................................... 279
Under the Hood ...................................... 268
Maintenance MinderTM............................ 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 71, 337
Map Lights................................................ 141
Maximum Load Limit............................... 223
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86

364Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 311
Blown Fuse ...................................... 340, 341
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 23
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 23
Emergency Towing .................................. 343
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 328
Noise When Braking .................................. 23
Overheating............................................. 334
Premium Gasoline.................................... 254
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 313
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 22, 112
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 333
Warning Indicators .................................... 70
Trunk......................................................... 114
Lid ........................................................... 114
Light Bulb ................................................ 346
Turn Signals............................................... 126
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 77UUnlocking the Doors................................. 107
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside......................................................... 15
USB Adapter Cable........................... 152, 153
USB Flash Drives........................................ 186
Using the Keyless Access System.............. 108VVanity Mirrors............................................... 5Vehicle Identification Number................ 348
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 240
Off Button............................................... 241
Off Indicator.............................................. 74
System Indicator ........................................ 74
Viscosity (Oil).................................... 272, 347
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 240
WWallpaper......................................... 100, 157
Wallpaper Setup....................................... 178
Warning and Information Messages......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 336
Warning Labels........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 353
Watts......................................................... 346
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 299
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 324
Window Washers..................................... 130
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 281
Switch ..................................................... 130
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 120
Windshield................................................ 130
Cleaning ................................................. 309
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 147
Washer Fluid ........................................... 281
Wiper Blades ........................................... 292
Wipers and Washers................................ 130Winter Tires.............................................. 302
Snow Tires .............................................. 302
Tire Chains.............................................. 302
Wipers and Washers................................ 130
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades . 292
WMA................................................. 165, 173
Worn Tires................................................ 294
XXM® Radio................................................ 163