open hood Acura ILX 2015 User Guide

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate con trol system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
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Index
Keyless Access System................................ 96
Keyless Lockout Prevention ....................... 98
Keys ............................................................. 93
Lockout Prevention ................................... 98
Number Tag.............................................. 94
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 100
Remote Transmitter .................................. 95
Types and Functions.................................. 93
Won’t Turn ............................................... 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 221
L
Language (HFL)........................................ 180
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 53
Lights ................................................ 114, 274
Automatic............................................... 115
Bulb Replacement ................................... 274
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 117
Fog Lights ............................................... 117
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 70
Interior.................................................... 131
Light Switches......................................... 114
Lights On Indicator.................................... 70
Turn Signals ............................................ 114
Limitations for Manual Operation .......... 180
Load Limits ............................................... 213
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 93
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 101
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 100
From Inside ............................................... 99 From Outside ............................................. 95
Keys .......................................................... 93
Using a Key ............................................... 98
Lockout Prevention System ........................ 98
Low Battery Charge .................................. 320
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 67
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength .................................................... 94
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 320
Lower Anchors ............................................ 53
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 330, 332
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 213M
Maintenance............................................. 247
Battery .................................................... 295
Brake/Clutch Fluid ................................... 272
Cleaning .................................................. 298
Climate Control System ........................... 297
Coolant ................................................... 268
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 251
Oil ........................................................... 262
Precautions .............................................. 248
Radiator .................................................. 269
Remote Transmitter ................................. 296
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 274
Safety ...................................................... 249
Service Items ........................................... 254
Tires ........................................................ 286
Transmission Fluid ................................... 270 Under the Hood ...................................... 256
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 65, 321
Manual Transmission ............................... 226
Map Lights ................................................ 131
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 213
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 78
Mirrors ...................................................... 121
Adjusting ................................................ 121
Door ....................................................... 122
Exterior ................................................... 122
Interior Rearview ..................................... 121
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 246
Moonroof ................................................. 111
MP3 ................................................... 155, 163
Multi-Information Display ......................... 79
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 242
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 334
O
Odometer................................................... 80
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 261
Adding .................................................... 264
Checking................................................. 262
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 320
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 261
Viscosity .................................................. 261
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Index
Opening/ClosingHood ....................................................... 258
Moonroof ................................................ 111
Power Windows ...................................... 108
Trunk....................................................... 102
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 112
Outside Temperature
Adjusting ................................................... 81
Overheating .............................................. 318
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode) ... 15
Pandora® ................................................... 161
Panic Mode ............................................... 107
Parking ...................................................... 241
Parking Brake ............................................ 237
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ............................................ 64, 322
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 45
Passing Indicators ..................................... 114
Power Windows ........................................ 108
Precautions While Driving ........................ 220
Rain ......................................................... 220
Pregnant Women ....................................... 31
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 305
R
Radiator..................................................... 269 Radio (AM/FM)
......................................... 151
Radio (XM ®).............................................. 153
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 152
Range .......................................................... 81
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 152
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 337
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 120
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 129
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 121
Refueling .................................................. 243
Fuel Gauge................................................ 78
Gasoline .................................. 243, 330, 332
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Regulations ............................... 235, 289, 335
Remote Transmitter ................................... 95
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 296
Bulbs ....................................................... 274
Fuses ............................................... 324, 325
Tires ........................................................ 292
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 284
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 336
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 80
S
Safe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check ............................................... 25
Safety Labels ............................................... 61
Safety Message ............................................. 1 Seat Belts
.................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking .................................................. 32
Fastening .................................................. 29
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 55
Pregnant Women...................................... 31
Reminder .................................................. 27
Warning Indicator ............................... 27, 66
Seat Heaters ............................................. 135
Seats .......................................................... 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Front Seats.............................................. 123
Rear Seat ................................................ 129
Seat Heaters ........................................... 135
Security System ........................................ 106
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 71
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 72
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 79
Select Lever ................................ 15, 222, 226
Operation ................................. 15, 223, 226
Releasing ................................................ 317
Won’t Move ........................................... 317
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 52
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 145
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 224
Sequential Shift Mode Operation ........... 225
Setting the Clock ........................................ 92
Shift Lever .................................. 15, 222, 226
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 65, 223
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