headlights Acura ILX Hybrid 2015 Owner's Manual

5Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers
(P 130)
❙Cruise Control Buttons
(P 240)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)
(P 234)
❙Remote Audio Control Buttons
(P 159)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)
(P 234)
❙SEL/RESET Button
(P 87)
❙
(Information) Button
(P 87)
❙Brightness Control
(P 131)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals
(P 126)
❙Fog Lights
(P 129)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 189)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons
*
() See the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
8Quick 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)

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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
IMA System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the hybrid system.
●Remains on or does not come on at all -
Avoid high speed driving and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
2 If the IMA Indicator Comes On P. 340
Turn Signal
Indicators
●Blink when you operate the turn
signal lever.●Blink along with all turn signals if you
press the hazard warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn
signal light bulb has blown. Change the
bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 286, 288
—
High-Beam
Indicator
●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.
—
—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.
●If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the exterior
lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver's door is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—

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uuGauges and Multi- Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settingsLIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec
*1/ 15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMER
Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.
60sec /30sec /15sec
*1/0sec
AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
MAX /HIGH/ MID
*1/LOW /MIN
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.
WITH VEH SPD
*1/SHIFT FROM
(P
/
OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCKChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock.
DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to
(P
*1/
ALL DOORS with SHIFT to
(P
/
DRIVER DOOR with IGN OFF
/ALL
DOORS with IGN OFF
/OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or Built-in key.
DRIVER DOOR
*1/
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds
ON
*1/
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec
/60sec /30sec
*1

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
Right Turn
Left Turn■
Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime will
sound when you open the driver’s door.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 77
Repeatedly turning the headlights on and off reduces
the life of the HID headlight bulbs.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the low beam headlights. If you
find a significant change in the vertical angle of the
headlights, there may be a problem with the system.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.Models with high voltage discharge tube bulb
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on side marker, tail, and
rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.2 Customized Features P. 95
■
Automatic Lighting Control
1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
2 Customized Features P. 95
Setting
The exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Bright
Dark

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
128Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close the driver’s door even if you leave the light switch on or in AUTO.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the
switch is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open th e driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.■
Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wiper
*
This feature activates during the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
When the ambient light is at dark, the automatic
lighting control feature overrides, and the headlights
come on with or without the wipers sweeping more
than several times.1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 95
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights
Controls
Fog Lights
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running LightsThe high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF turns off the daytime running lights.
The high beam headlights return to the original brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
1 Fog Lights
The fog lights go off when the headlights turn off, or
when the daytime running lights are on.
2 Fog Light Indicator P. 77
Fog Light Switch

133Controls
Adjusting the MirrorsInterior Rearview MirrorAdjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror always reduces the
glare from headlights behind you.■
Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions
*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.
2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 135
Tab
Daytime
Position
Night PositionUp
Down■
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor
Indicator
* Not available on all models

282Maintenance
Replacing Light BulbsHeadlight BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the engine compartment cover.
2 Engine Compartment Cover P. 270
2.Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to inspect and replace low beam headlights.
High beam headlight:
60 W (HB3)
Low beam headlight:
55 W (H11 for halogen bulb Type)35 W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
■
High Beam Headlight
1 Headlight BulbsNOTICEHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overheat and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer, have the
aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
BulbTab
Coupler
Driver sideAll models
■
Low Beam HeadlightsHigh Voltage Discharge Types