towing Acura ILX Hybrid 2015 User Guide

344Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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 ........................................ 20, 231
Operation ......................................... 20, 232
Releasing ................................................ 334
Won’t Move ........................................... 334
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 155
Setting the Clock ...................................... 104
Shift Lever .......................................... 20, 231
Shift Lever Position Indicator .................... 72
Shift Lever Positions Continuous Variable Transmission
(CVT) .................................................... 231
Shifting ..................................................... 231
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36
Side Airbags ............................................... 46
Cutoff System ........................................... 48
Off Indicator ............................................. 48 Side Curtain Airbags
................................... 49
SMS 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 ......................................... 329
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 124
Jump Starting .......................................... 332
Steering Wheel ................................. 124, 132
Adjusting ................................................. 132
Stopping .................................................... 252
Summer Tires ............................................ 302
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ... 4, 5
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) ........................................... 104 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 245
Indicator............................................ 76, 340
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 .............................................. 344
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 245
Transmission ............................................. 231
Automatic ............................................... 231
Fluid ........................................................ 279
Number................................................... 348
Shift Lever Position Indicator...................... 72
Trip Meter ................................................... 89

364Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 311
Blown Fuse ...................................... 341, 342
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 344
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 329
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating............................................. 335
Premium Gasoline.................................... 254
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 313
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 24, 112
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 334
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 ......................................................... 17
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 152, 153
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 186
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 108VVanity Mirrors............................................... 7 Vehicle Identification Number
................ 348
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 243
Off Button............................................... 244
Off Indicator.............................................. 74
System Indicator ........................................ 74
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 272, 347
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 243
WWallpaper......................................... 100, 157
Wallpaper Setup ....................................... 178
Warning and Information Messages ......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 337
Warning Labels ........................................... 67
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 353
Watts ......................................................... 346
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 299
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 325
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................................ 130 Winter 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