TPMS Acura ILX 2014 User Guide
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uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
310Handling the Unexpected
1.Remove the center cap.
2.Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire 
well.
3.Remove the spacer cone from the wing 
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the 
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4.Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench 
back in the tool case. Store the case in the 
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator 
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the 
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS 
SYSTEM appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the 
multi-information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after 
a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire
1Storing the Flat Tire
3
WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a 
crash and can seriously injure the 
occupants. 
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely 
before driving.
Spacer 
Cone Wing 
Bolt
For compact spare tireFor 
normal 
tire■TPMS and the Spare TireU.S. models 
1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare 
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure 
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a 
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind 
the valve stem. 
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or 
the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator blinks for about one 
minute, and then stays on.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the 
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on 
the driver side doorjamb.■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact 
spare tire has triggered the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full 
size tire. The indicator goes off after a while.
U.S. models
1If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or BlinksNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause 
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always 
inflate your tires to the prescribed level. 
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on 
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse 
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse LabelCircuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
ACG
15 A
3
SRS
10 A
4
Fuel Pump
15 A
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
Power Window
7.5 A
7
VB SOL
*
7.5 A
8
Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)
15 A
9
Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)
15 A
10
−
−
11
Moonroof
*
20 A
12
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
*
(20 A)
13
Driver’s Power Seat 
Reclining
*
(20 A)
14
Seat Heaters
*
(15 A)
15
Driver’s Door Lock Motor 
(Unlock)
10 A
16
−
−
17
−
−
18
−
−
19
ACC
7.5 A
20
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
21
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
22
HAC
7.5 A
23
−
−
24
ABS/VSA
7.5 A
25
ACC
7.5 A
26
−
−
27
Accessory Power Socket
20 A
28
−
−
29
ODS
7.5 A
30
Driver’s Door Lock Motor 
(Lock)
10 A
31
SMART
10 A
32
Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)
15 A
33
Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock)
15 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
34
Small Lights
7.5 A
35
Illumination
7.5 A
36
−
−
37
Premium Audio
*
(20 A)
38
Left Headlight High Beam
10 A
39
Right Headlight High Beam
10 A
40
TPMS
*
(7.5 A)
41
Door Lock
20 A
42
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
43
Rear Passenger’s Side 
Power Window
20 A
44
Front Passenger’s Side 
Power Window
20 A
45
Rear Driver’s Side Power 
Window
20 A
46
−
−
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models 
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335Information
Devices that Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in 
operation.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required 
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada 
Standard, described below:As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 
operate the equipment.This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation of the device.U.S. AcuraLinkAudio SystemBluetooth® AudioBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HomeLink® Universal TransceiverImmobilizer SystemKeyless Access SystemTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)U.S. models only 
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346Index
Glass (care)................................................ 301
Glove Box.................................................. 132HHalogen Bulbs................................... 274, 276
Handling the Unexpected........................ 303
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 179
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook 
and Call History ..................................... 195
Automatic Transferring ............................ 193
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 193
HFL Buttons ............................................. 179
HFL Menus .............................................. 181
HFL Status Display.................................... 180
Making a Call .......................................... 198
Options During a Call .............................. 202
Phone Setup ............................................ 186
Receiving a Call ....................................... 201
Speed Dial ............................................... 196
Text Message................................... 191, 203
To Clear the System ................................. 194
To Create a Security PIN........................... 192
Hazard Warning Button...............................  2
Head Restraints......................................... 126
Headlights................................................. 114
Aiming .................................................... 274
Automatic Operation ............................... 115
Dimming .........................................  114, 117
Operating ................................................ 114
Heaters (Seat)............................................ 135HFL (HandsFreeLink®)...............................  179
High-Beam Indicator..................................  70
Hill Start Assist System.............................  219
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver............  177
IIdentification Numbers............................  334
Engine and Transmission .........................  334
Vehicle Identification ...............................  334
Illumination Control.................................  119
Knob .......................................................  119
Immobilizer System..................................  106
Indicator....................................................  71
Indicators....................................................  64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).....................  67
Charging System ...............................  65, 320
CRUISE CONTROL .............................  72, 230
CRUISE MAIN ....................................  72, 229
Door and Trunk Open .........................  25, 69
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System ..  68, 322
Fog Light ...................................................  70
High-Beam ................................................  70
Immobilizer System ...................................  71
Keyless Access System ...............................  72
Lights On ..................................................  70
Low Fuel ...................................................  67
Low Oil Pressure ................................  64, 320
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS .............  69, 234, 235
Maintenance Minder ...............................  251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............  65, 321Parking Brake and Brake System .......  64, 322
Seat Belt Reminder..............................  27, 66
Security System Alarm...............................  72
Shift Lever Position....................................  65
Side Airbag Off ...................................  46, 71
Supplemental Restraint System ...........  44, 67
System Message .......................................  70
Transmission .............................................  66
Turn Signal ...............................................  70
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 
System ............................................  68, 232
VSA® OFF..........................................  68, 233
Information..............................................  329
Information Buttons............................  79, 83
Instant Fuel Economy................................  81
Instrument Panel........................................  63
Brightness Control ..................................  119
Interior Lights...........................................  131
Interior Rearview Mirror.........................  121
Internet Radio..........................................  161
iPhone®.....................................................  176
iPod®.........................................................  158
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................  308
Jump Starting...........................................  314KKey Number Tag........................................  94 
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349Index
Shifting (Transmission)....................  222, 226
Shoulder Anchor........................................  30
Side Airbags...............................................  40
Cutoff System ...........................................  42
Off Indicator .............................................  42
Side Curtain Airbags..................................  43
SMS Text Message............................  191, 203
Snow Tires................................................  294
Spare Tire.................................  305, 331, 333
Spark Plugs.......................................  330, 332
Specifications...........................................  330
Specified Fuel...........................  243, 330, 332
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................  36
Starting the Engine..................................  216
Does Not Start ........................................  311
Engine Switch Buzzer ..............................  112
Jump Starting .........................................  314
Steering Wheel........................................  120
Adjusting ................................................  120
Stopping...................................................  241
Summer Tires............................................  294
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......  36
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel)..  2, 3
System Message Indicator.........................  70TTemperature
Outside Temperature ................................  81
Temperature Sensor................................  139
Text Message....................................  191, 203Time (Setting).............................................  92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS).....................................................  234
Indicator ............................................  69, 323
Tires...........................................................  286
Air Pressure .............................  287, 331, 333
Checking and Maintaining.......................  286
Inspection................................................  286
Labeling ..................................................  287
Puncture (Flat Tire)...................................  305
Regulations .............................................  289
Rotation ..................................................  293
Spare Tire ................................  305, 331, 333
Summer ..................................................  294
Tire Chains ..............................................  294
Wear Indicators .......................................  291
Winter .....................................................  294
Tools..........................................................  304
Towing a Trailer.......................................  215
Towing Your Vehicle................................  215
Emergency ..............................................  327
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System)....................................................  234
Indicator ............................................  69, 323
Transmission.....................................  222, 226
Automatic ...............................................  222
Fluid ................................................  270, 271
Manual....................................................  226
Number ...................................................  334
Sequential Shift Mode .............................  224
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..............  65, 223Trip Meter...................................................  80
Troubleshooting.......................................  303
Blown Fuse......................................  324, 325
Brake Pedal Vibrates ..................................  17
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door..........  18
Emergency Towing ..................................  327
Engine Won’t Start ..................................  311
Noise When Braking ..................................  18
Overheating ............................................  318
Premium Gasoline ...................  243, 330, 332
Puncture/Flat Tire ....................................  305
Rear Door Won’t Open......................  17, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move .........................  317
Warning Indicators ....................................  64
Trunk.........................................................  102
Lid...........................................................  102
Light Bulb........................................  330, 332
Turn Signals..............................................  114
Indicators (Instrument Panel) .....................  70
UUnlocking the Doors..................................  95
Unlocking the Front Doors from the 
Inside...................................................  10, 99
USB Adapter Cable...........................  142, 143
USB Flash Drives.......................................  176
Using the Keyless Access System...............  96