display Acura ILX Hybrid 2015 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
2 Driving P. 219Before Driving P. 220 Towing a Trailer P. 225
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 253 Refueling P. 2542 Maintenance P. 259Before Performing Maintenance P. 260 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 263
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 292
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 305
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 311Tools P. 312 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 313
Overheating P. 335 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 3372Information P. 345Specifications P. 346 Identification Numbers P. 348
Emissions Testing P. 351 Warranty Coverages P. 353

4Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideVisual Index
❙Audio System
(P 152)
❙Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror Button
(P 132)

❙Steering Wheel Adjustments
(P 132)
❙Climate Control System
(P 146)
❙System Indicators
(P 70)
❙Gauges
(P 86)
❙Multi-Information Display
(P 87)
❙Hazard Warning Button❙ENGINE START/STOP Button
(P 124)
❙ECON Button
(P 239)
❙
(Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button
(P 244)
❙Audio/Information Screen
* (P 156)
❙Navigation System
*
() See the Navigation System Manual

10Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
ECON Button
(P239)
ECON Mode Indicator
(P80)
Helps maximize fuel economy. Comes on when ECON mode is on.
The message is displayed for a
few seconds when ECON mode
is turned on.

12Quick Reference Guide
The Acura Hybrid SystemThe main power source for the Acura hybrid system is the engine. The
IMA motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on current
operating conditions.
Tips to Improve Fuel Economy To help your vehicle’s fuel economy:
●Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the fuel economy indicator displayed on
the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style. (P11, 90)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The IMA motor assists the
engine. Low speed cruise
● Only IMA motor is powering
the vehicle and IMA battery is
discharging. Slow acceleration/High
speed cruise
● Only the engine powers
the vehicle. Deceleration
● The IMA motor charges the
IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
Vehicle
Speed
TimeFuel Economy
Indicator
Hybrid
System Hybrid
System
Hybrid
System
Hybrid
System
Hybrid
System
IMA
Motor Assist Engine
ON IMA
Motor Assist IMA
Motor OFF
Charging
Engine
OFF Engine
ON
Engine OFF
Engine OFF
IMA
Battery IMA
Battery IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
Fuel
Fuel Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
IMA
Motor OFF

15Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P69)
Canada
ECON
Gauges
(P86)
/Multi-Information Display
(P87)
/System Indicators
(P70)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Trunk Open
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Keyless Access System
Indicator
Charge/Assist Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
ECON
Mode Indicator
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
IMA System Indicator
U.S.
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
CanadaU.S.
System Indicators
CanadaU.S.

18Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System
(P 146)
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the Navigation System Manual for
complete details.
On models with navigation systemDriver's Side
Temperature
Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents. Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents.AUTO Button
(Recirculation) Button
Passenger's Side
Temperature
Control Dial
MODE Control Button
(ON/OFF) Button
SYNC (Synchronized) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons
Clock
(P 104)
a
Press the
CLOCK (AUX ) button until the
displayed time begins flashing.
b
Press Preset
( 4 (Hour) or
(5 (Minute)
to set the time. Press Preset ( 6 (Reset)
to set the time to the nearest hour.
c
Press the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation systemModels with navigation system

19Quick Reference Guide
Features
(P151)
Audio system
(P 152)
For navigation system operation

() See the Navigation System Manual
Audio/
Information Screen
Selector Knob VOL
/ (Volume/Power) Knob
CD Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) ButtonPreset Buttons
SETUP Button
PHONE Button DISPLAY
Button
A.SEL
(Auto Select)
Button SKIP Bar AUX
Button
BACK Button
SCAN
Button
CATEGORY
Bar
*
FM/AM Button
*
(XM®) Button
*
FM Button
*
AM Button
*
FOLDER Bar
*
●Audio Remote Controls (P 159)
● VOL (Volume) Button
Press / to adjust the volume up/
down.
● MODE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM1/
FM2/AM/XM1
*/XM2
*/CD/AUX.
● CH (Channel) Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
CH Button MODE
Button
VOL
Button
* Not available on all models

20Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P219)
Continuous Variable Transmission
(CVT)
(P231 )
● Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
M Indicator Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
Selected Speed
Number
Shift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter Shift 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.ReverseUsed when reversing.ParkTurn 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 continuous
variable 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 continuous variable
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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uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving
Airbag System IndicatorsIf a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the multi-information display.
■When the power mode is set to ON
The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
1 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3
WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.

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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 70
Multi-Information Display Warning and Information Messages ...................... 81
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges .............................................. 86
Multi-Information Display .................. 87