maintenance 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

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)

11Quick Reference Guide
To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition Drive your vehicle at least once a month, and drive for more than 30 minutes at a time. Parking your vehicle for an
extended period can cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life.Safety Precautions Do not cover the air intake.Air IntakeIf the air intake is obstructed during
vehicle operation, the IMA battery can
become too hot. To protect the battery,
the system may start limiting IMA battery
output power and cause the Acura hybrid
system and 12 volt battery charging system
indicators to come on.
IMA System Indicator (P77)
12 Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator (P72)
Do not touch the Acura hybrid systemA high voltage current runs through the Acura hybrid system. Consult your authorized
dealer when maintenance or repair is needed.
IMA Battery
Electric Power Cable
If a crash occurs●Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrical shock. Do
not touch the Acura hybrid system components or their wiring (orange).
●Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.
uThe battery fluid may leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye
contact with the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it,
flush the affected area(s) with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes,
and medical attention immediately.
●Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
uAttempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be
dangerous.When the vehicle is disposed●The IMA battery is a Lithium ion battery. Acura collects and recycles used IMA batteries
– consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the event your vehicle is not
repairable.

20Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P259)
Under t
he Hoo
d (P268)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.
●Check the 12 volt battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift up the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P282)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P292)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P294)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter driving.

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uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant 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 regularly scheduled maintenance.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag CareYou do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the passenger’s weight
sensors. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact an Acura dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, Acura Client Relations
at 1-800-382-2238 and for Canadian vehicles, Canadian Acura Client Service at 1-
888-9-ACURA-9.
1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuIndicatorsuMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information MessagesThe following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system message indicator on.
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 337
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 281
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.●Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE PAST
DUE follow.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 263
Canadian models

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2Maintenance Minder
TM P. 263
■Engine Oil Life

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uuGauges and Multi-Information DisplayuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
■Customization flow
Press the button to select CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS and press the SEL/
RESET button.CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
“TRIP B” RESET TIMING
KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS
KEYLESS ACCESS BEEP
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIMEHEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER
AUTO DOOR LOCKAUTO DOOR UNLOCK
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
DOOR LOCK MODE
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER“TRIP A” RESET TIMINGDOOR UNLOCK MODE
KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASHAUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY
RESET/CANCELCANCEL/SET
SEL/RESET
METER SETUPDOOR SETUPDEFAULT ALLLIGHTING SETUP
KEYLESS ACCESS SETUPMAINTENANCE INFO.
SEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESET