automatic transmission Acura ILX Hybrid 2015 Owner's Manual

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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
1 7-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.

358Index
Brake System............................................. 248
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 250
Brake Assist System ................................. 251
Brake System Indicator....................... 71, 339
Fluid ........................................................ 280
Foot Brake ............................................... 249
Indicator ............................................ 71, 339
Parking Brake .......................................... 248
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 131
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 282
Back-Up Light Bulbs ................................. 290
Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs .. 288
Bulb Specifications ................................... 346
Fog Lights ................................................ 284
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs ................... 286
Headlights ............................................... 282
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 291
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs ............... 287
Rear License Plate Light............................ 291CCarbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 66
Carrying Cargo .................................. 221, 223
CD Player ................................................... 165
Certification Label .................................... 348
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 282
Charge/Assist Gauge ................................... 86
Charging System Indicator ................. 72, 337Child Safety
................................................. 54
Childproof Door Locks............................. 112
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 117
Child Seat .................................................... 54
Booster Seats ............................................ 65
Child Seat for Infants................................. 56
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 57
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 61
Larger Children ......................................... 64
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 56
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 58
Using a Tether ........................................... 63
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 112
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 308
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 306
Client Service Information ....................... 356
Climate Control System ............................ 146
Changing the Mode ................................ 146
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 147
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 305
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 146
Sensors ................................................... 149
Synchronized Mode................................. 148
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 146
Clock .......................................................... 104
Coat Hook ................................................. 144
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ................ 322
Console Compartment ............................. 142 Continuous Variable Transmission
(CVT) ....................................................... 230
Creeping................................................. 230
Fluid ....................................................... 279
Kickdown ............................................... 230
Operating the Shift Lever ........................ 232
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 334
Shifting ................................................... 231
Controls .................................................... 103
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 277
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 278
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 277
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 79
Overheating ............................................ 335
Creep Aid System ..................................... 228
Creeping ................................................... 230
Cruise Control .......................................... 240
Indicator ................................................... 80
Cup Holders .............................................. 143
Customized Features ................................. 95
DDaytime Running Lights .......................... 129
Dead Battery ............................................ 332
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 147
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 349
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 126
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 133

360Index
Fuses.......................................................... 341
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 343
Locations ......................................... 341, 342GGasoline (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 ....................................... 211
Speed Dial ............................................... 206
Text Message .................................. 201, 213
To Clear the System ................................ 204
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 202
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
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
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 73
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 75
Brake System ............................................ 71
Charging System............................... 72, 337
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 80, 241
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 80, 240
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 31, 75
Door Open................................................ 31
ECON Mode ..................................... 80, 239
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 75, 339
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, 337
Low Temperature...................................... 79
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .................... 76, 245
Maintenance Minder............................... 263
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 71, 338
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 70, 339
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

361Index
Transmission ............................................. 72
Turn Signal ............................................... 77
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System ............................................ 74, 243
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 74, 244
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) ........................ 325
Jump Starting ........................................... 332KKey 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 ................................................ 24
Kickdown .................................................. 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) ................... 337
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 73 Low Keyless Access Remote Signal
Strength .................................................. 106
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 337
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, 338
Map Lights ................................................ 141
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 223

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