automatic transmission Acura ILX Hybrid 2013 Owner's Manual

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)

18Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P219)
Automatic Transmission (CVT) (P231 )
●Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
●Shifting
M IndicatorShift Lever
Position
Indicator
Selected Speed
Number
Shift Down
(-
Paddle ShifterShift Up
(+
Paddle Shifter
Drive (S)Used for:•Better acceleration•Increased engine braking•Going up or down hills•Driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode•Driving in L modeDrive•Normal driving.•7-speed mode can be used temporarily.NeutralTransmission is not locked.ReverseParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Release Button
Shift Lever
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever. Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P.
●Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily
changes the mode from automatic
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed
number is displayed in the shift
indicator.When the shift lever is in
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
(P233)
●Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the
mode from automatic transmission
(CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode.
The M indicator and the selected
speed number are displayed in the
shift indicator.When the shift lever is in L (Low) Mode (P235)
●Use Low to get more power when
climbing steep hills.
●With the shift lever in
(S, pull the
(+
and
(- paddle shifters at the same
time until the shift indicator display
changes to L.

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 220
Maximum Load Limit........................ 223
Towing a Trailer
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 225
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 226
Precautions While Driving................. 229
Automatic Transmission (CVT) .......... 230
Shifting ............................................ 231
ECON Button ................................... 236
Cruise Control ................................. 237
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System .. 240TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 242
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 243
Braking
Brake System ................................... 245
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 247
Brake Assist System.......................... 248Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 249
Auto Idle Stop ................................. 250
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 253
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 254
How to Refuel ................................. 255
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 256
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 257
Modifications................................... 257
* Not available on all models

230
uuWhen DrivinguAutomatic Transmission (CVT)
Driving
Automatic Transmission (CVT)The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.■Creeping■Kickdown

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without removing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.■When the shift lever is in
(D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
You can also cancel this mode by pulling the
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the shift lever is in
(S:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The (M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer's
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When canceling out of the 7-speed manual shift mode, move the shift lever from
(S
to
(D. When the 7-speed manual shift mode is cancelled, the M indicator and shift
indicator go off.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
17-Speed Manual Shift Mode
In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal D driving mode.

Index
357Index
Index
Numbers7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 233
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
Operation............................................... 234AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 247
Accessories and Modifications................ 257
Accessory Power Socket........................... 144
Acura Hybrid System.................................. 10
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 277
Engine Oil ............................................... 274
Washer ................................................... 281
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 272
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 140
Front Seats.............................................. 135
Head Restraints ....................................... 138
Mirrors.................................................... 133
Steering Wheel ....................................... 132
Temperature ............................................. 90
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 146
Changing the Mode................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 147
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 305
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 146
Sensor .................................................... 149Synchronized Mode ................................. 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Air Pressure............................................... 294
Airbags........................................................ 39
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 45
After a Collision......................................... 43
Airbag Care ............................................... 53
Event Data Recorders................................. 24
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 42
Indicator ........................................ 50, 74, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 51
Sensors...................................................... 45
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 48
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 48
Side Airbags .............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 49
AM/FM Radio............................................ 161
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 247
Indicator .................................................... 73
Armrest..................................................... 140
Audio Remote Controls............................ 159
Audio System............................................ 152
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 160
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 153
Error Messages ........................................ 180
General Information ................................ 183
iPhone®................................................... 186
iPod®....................................................... 168
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 173
Pandora®................................................. 171
Reactivating............................................. 154Recommended CDs ................................. 184
Recommended Devices............................ 186
Security Code .......................................... 154
Theft Protection ...................................... 154
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 153
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 186
Audio/Information Screen....................... 156
Authorized Manuals................................ 355
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 113
Customize ................................................. 95
Auto Idle Stop.......................................... 250
Auto Idle Stop Indicator............................ 75
Automatic Lighting.................................. 127
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 230
Creeping ................................................. 230
Fluid ........................................................ 279
Kickdown ................................................ 230
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 232
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 333
Shifting ................................................... 231
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 153
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 91
Average Fuel Economy Records................ 91
Average Speed........................................... 92BBattery...................................................... 303
Charging System Indicator................. 72, 336
Jump Starting .......................................... 331

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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

363Index
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 61
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 73
Seat Heaters............................................. 145
Seats.......................................................... 135
Adjusting ................................................ 135
Front Seats.............................................. 135
Seat Heaters ........................................... 145
Security System
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 78
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 79
SEL/RESET Button....................................... 87
Select Lever........................................ 18, 231
Operation ......................................... 18, 232
Releasing ................................................ 333
Won’t Move ........................................... 333
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 58
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 155
Setting the Clock...................................... 104
Shift Lever.......................................... 18, 231
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 72
Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission (CVT)................. 231
Shifting..................................................... 231
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 36
Side Airbags............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 49SMS Text Message............................ 201, 213
Snow Tires................................................. 302
Spare Tire Kit (Optional).......................... 313
Spark Plugs................................................ 346
Specifications............................................ 346
Specified Fuel.................................... 254, 346
Speedometer.............................................. 86
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 39
Starting the Engine.................................. 226
Does Not Start ......................................... 328
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 124
Jump Starting .......................................... 331
Steering Wheel................................. 124, 132
Adjusting................................................. 132
Stopping.................................................... 249
Summer Tires............................................ 302
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel)... 2, 3
System Message Indicator.......................... 76
TTachometer................................................. 86
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 79
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 79
Outside Temperature ................................. 90
Temperature Sensor................................... 90
Text Message.................................... 201, 213
Time (Setting)........................................... 104Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 242
Indicator............................................ 76, 339
Tire Repair Kit........................................... 313
Tires........................................................... 294
Air Pressure ..................................... 295, 347
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 294
Inspection ............................................... 294
Labeling .................................................. 295
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 313
Regulations ............................................. 297
Rotation .................................................. 301
Spare Tire Kit (Optional) .......................... 313
Summer .................................................. 302
Tire Chains .............................................. 302
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 313
Wear Indicators ....................................... 299
Winter..................................................... 302
Tools.......................................................... 312
Towing a Trailer....................................... 225
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 225
Emergency .............................................. 343
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 242
Indicator............................................ 76, 339
Transmission............................................. 231
Automatic ............................................... 231
Fluid ........................................................ 279
Number................................................... 348
Shift Lever Position Indicator...................... 72
Trip Meter................................................... 89