rear view mirror Acura ILX Hybrid 2015 Owner's Manual

Visual Index
6Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 134)
❙Parking Brake
(P 248)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 133)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 112)
❙Power Window Switches
(P 120)
❙Driver's Front Airbag
(P 42)
❙Seat Heater Switches
*
(P 145)
❙Trunk Release
(P 114)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle
(P 255)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 269)
❙Interior Fuse Box
(P 342)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42)❙USB Adapter Cable
(P153 )
❙Shift Lever
Continuous Variable
Transmission (CVT)
(P 231)
❙Glove Box
(P 142)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 144)❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 153)

103
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 104
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 105
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 107
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 111
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 112
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 113
Opening and Closing the Trunk....... 114
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 118 Security System Alarm...................... 118
Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 120
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ... 123Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 124
Turn Signals ..................................... 126
Light Switches.................................. 126
Fog Lights ........................................ 129
Daytime Running Lights ................... 129
Wipers and Washers ........................ 130
Brightness Control ........................... 131
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button...132
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 132 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 133
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 134
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 141
Interior Convenience Items .............. 142
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 146
Synchronized Mode .............................. 148
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 149

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

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

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

362Index
Meters, Gauges........................................... 86
Mirrors ....................................................... 133
Adjusting ................................................. 133
Door ........................................................ 134
Exterior .................................................... 134
Interior Rearview...................................... 133
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 257
Moonroof .................................................. 123
MP3 .................................................... 165, 173
Multi-Information Display .......................... 87
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 253NNumbers (Identification).......................... 348OOdometer.................................................... 89
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 272
Adding .................................................... 274
Checking ................................................. 273
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 264
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 75, 337
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 272
Viscosity .................................................. 272
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 269
Moonroof ................................................ 123
Power Windows ...................................... 120
Trunk....................................................... 114 Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ....................................... 124
Outside Temperature Adjusting .................................................. 90
Overheating .............................................. 335
PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ... 20
Pandora® ................................................... 171
Panic Mode ............................................... 119
Parking ...................................................... 252
Parking Brake ........................................... 248
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 70, 339
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 51
Passing Indicators ..................................... 126
Power Windows ....................................... 120
Precautions While Driving ....................... 229
Rain ........................................................ 229
Pregnant Women ....................................... 37
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 313, 322RRadiator.................................................... 278
Radio (AM/FM) ......................................... 161
Radio (XM ®).............................................. 163
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 162
Range .......................................................... 91
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 162Readiness Code (Emissions Testing)
........ 351
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 132
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 133
Refueling .................................................. 254
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 86
Gasoline ......................................... 254, 346
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 73
Regulations .............................. 246, 296, 349
Remote Transmitter ................................. 107
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 303
Bulbs ...................................................... 282
Fuses .............................................. 341, 342
Tires........................................................ 300
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 292
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 350
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 89
SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 67
Safety Message ............................................ 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35