engine Acura ILX Hybrid 2015 Owner's Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety 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. 248Parking Your Vehicle P. 252
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. 329 Jump Starting P. 332Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 334
Fuses P. 341 Emergency Towing P. 344Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 349 Reporting Safety Defects P. 350
Authorized Manuals P. 355 Client Service Information P. 356
Quick Reference Guide
P. 4
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

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

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

14Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
(P27)
Airbags
(P39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety
(P54)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(P66)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist
(P220)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts
(P32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

16Quick Reference Guide
Controls
(P103)
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
(P124)
Press the button to change the vehicle's
power mode.
Turn Signals
(P126)
Lights
(P126)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers (P130)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

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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.

21Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P244)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
(P240)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET once you
have achieved the desired speed (above
25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P245)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
U.S. models only
Refueling
(P254)
a
Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded pr emium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

22Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P259)
Under the Hood
(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.

Quick Reference Guide23
Handling the Unexpected
(P311)
Flat Tire
(P313)
● Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On (P337)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start
(P329)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P341)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P335)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P344)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

24Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P
.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the UNLOCK position.