Acura ILX 2016 Owner's Manual

34 || 35
VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
• Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down
for a three-blink sequence.
• For a continuous signal, push the lever up or
down until it locks into place.
Right
Left
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
*if equipped
Automatic (AUTO) Rain-Sensing Wipers*
When you move the lever to the AUTO position, the
wipers operate based on
the amount of detected
rainfall.
Put the lever in the AUTO
position only when driving
in rainy weather.
Rotate the adjustment ring to adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity.
Return the lever to the OFF position when rain stops.
Low
sensitivity
High
sensitivity Adjustment ring
Map Lights
Press the map lights in the ceiling to turn them on
or off.
Intermittent (INT) Wipers*When you move the lever
to the INT position, the
wipers operate based on
the delay adjustment.
Rotate the adjustment ring
to adjust the wiper delay.
Long delay
Short delay Adjustment ring
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate several times within a certain interval. The headlights
turn off shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.
Mist
Off
INT (intermittent)*/AUTO (automatic)*
Low speed
High speed
Pull toward you
for washer.
Adjustment ring
Long delay (INT) / low sensitivity (AUTO)
Short delay (INT) / high sensitivity (AUTO)
*if equipped
Always ensure the wiper lever is in the OFF position before entering a car wash to
prevent severe damage to the windshield wiper system. Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow before
turning on the wipers.
NOTICE
NOTICE

36 || 37
VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright
and well back in the seat, adequately press the
pedals without leaning forward, and grip the
steering wheel comfortably. The passenger’s
seat should be adjusted so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard as
possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of
the steering wheel and the chest.
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Allow sufficient space.
Move back.
Height adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar. Seat-back angle adjustment
Pull up the lever to change
the angle.
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
*if equipped
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
Front manual seat*
Horizontal position
adjustment
Height adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Front power seat*
*if equipped

38 || 39
VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint
up as far as it will go. Then push the release button,
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs
back in place, then adjust the head restraint to
an appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it
is locked in position.
Rear center seat
Front or rear outer seat
For a head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before
driving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Floor Mats Position the front and rear seat floor mats
properly, and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned, the floor mats can interfere with the
front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top
of the anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Folding Down the Rear SeatsThe rear seat-backs can be folded down to accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the
lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down. Remove the head
restraints if necessary (see page 38).
Center
shoulder belt
Guide
Release lever

40 || 41
VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up, down, in, or out.
3. Push down the lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.
Lever
To lock
To adjust
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat positions into memory when the vehicle is on. When
you unlock and open the driver’s door, the seat adjusts automatically to one of the
two preset positions.
1. Adjust the seat to your preferred position.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set. An indicator
appears in the currently selected memory button.
Press one of the memory buttons to recall previously
stored positions.
Memory button 1 Memory button 2
SET button
*if equipped
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions*
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to
switch between day and night positions.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare in the rearview mirror
from headlights behind you. This cannot be turned
off. The function cancels when the shift lever is in
Reverse (R).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the
switch left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
*if equipped
Adjustment switch Selector switch
Tab
Day
position Night position

42 || 43
VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Customized Features
You can easily customize many features of your vehicle. The customized settings
are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the remote (Driver 1 or
Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
How to Change a Setting
The vehicle must be in Park (P) to select Vehicle Settings. Use the interface dial to
make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (System, Vehicle, Camera, Audio, Phone, Info, and App* or
Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*if equipped
Setting the Clock
Adjust the clock time in the vehicle.
Using the SETUP Button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Adjust Clock.
3. Select the item to change (12/24 hour mode,
hour, or minute).
4. Make the necessary changes for each item.
5. Select Set to set the time.
6. Press the BACK button to exit out of the menu.
Using the SETTINGS Button*
On vehicles without navigation, use the interface dial to adjust the time in the
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using
GPS signals.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Clock.
4. Select Clock Adjustment.
5. Rotate the interface dial to change the hour
value. Press the interface dial to select minutes,
and rotate to change the value. Press the
interface dial to exit the screen.
6. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*if equipped

44 || 45
VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
HomeLink® Garage Opener
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada).
If you need help, call HomeLink at (800) 355-3515 or visit www.homelink.com.
Pr ess and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the
button on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a f ast er ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. T
raining
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then rem ains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
1
Pr ess and hold the desir ed HomeLink
button and the button on the r emote
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
aThe remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
r emote-contr olled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Pr ess the pr ogrammed HomeLink
button again; the remote-contr olled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the
pr ogrammed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) from
the HomeLink button you want to
pr ogram.
IndicatorHomeLink buttons
Climate Control System
Set your preferred interior temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or
cooled air and fan speed. Use the buttons to operate the system.
On vehicles with ODMD, climate information is displayed on the screen, but cannot
be selected via touch. Adjust the climate settings using the buttons.
Windshield
defroster
button
Driver’s side
temperature
dialON/OFF
button
AUTO button:
Press, then adjust
the temperature
to your preferred
setting. Rear window
defogger/
heated mirror
button Passenger’s side
temperature dialFan
speed
buttons
A/C
button SYNC button:
Set
the passenger’s
side temperature
to the same as
the driver’s side.
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator
on): Recirculates air from the
vehicle’s interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation.
Mode
button

46 || 47
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the seats when the vehicle is on.
Press the seat heater switch in the front console to
the LO or HI position. An indicator appears for the
selected setting.
LO: Slowly warm the seat, or to maintain continuous
heating.
HI: Quickly warm the seat. If left in HI, the heater
cycles on and off.
Return the switch to the middle position to turn off.
*if equipped
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Connection
Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
USB adapter cable*
1. Open the front pocket. Unclip the USB adapter
cable.
2. Install the flash drive or cable connector to the
USB adapter cable.
USB port*
1. Open the center console. Open the USB port
cover.
2. Connect the device to the USB port.
HDMI Port*
Connect an HDMI cable.
1. Open the center console. Open the HDMI port
cover.
2. Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the center console. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect the device to the input jack. Use the
device to control the audio.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.

48 || 49
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings using these two methods.
Using the SETUP button*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the
desired level.
4. Press the BACK button to exit out of the menu.
Using the SETTINGS button*
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select Audio Settings.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the item you want to adjust, and rotate to
change it.
5. Press BACK to exit out of the menus.
*if equipped
Accessory Power Socket
Open the center console. Open the socket cover to
use it when the vehicle is on.
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat
the power socket.
NOTICE
Steering Wheel Controls
Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
MODE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
VOL buttons: Adjust audio volume.
CH buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the
next or previous strong station.
CD/HDD*/iPod®*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next
or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®/Aha™
Press (+) for the next song. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous
station.

50 || 51
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Color Information Display
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Models with one display
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with one display
Selector knob: Rotate
to scroll through
options, and press to
enter a selection.
DISPLAY button:
Choose the audio,
wallpaper, or blank
display mode.
SETUP button:
Select various audio
mode options,
sound settings, and
clock adjustment.
BACK button: Go back
to the previous display.
button: Change
screen brightness. Use
the selector knob to
make adjustments.
Power/volume knob:
Press the turn the
audio system on or
off. Rotate to adjust
volume.
Color information display
FM display
FM/AM buttons:
Select a band. Preset
buttons (1-6):
Press and hold a preset
button to store the
current station. Press a
preset button to select
a previously stored
station.
SKIP bar: Search the
selected band for a
station with a strong
signal.
A.SEL (auto select)
button: Press to scan
bands and store the
strongest stations in
each preset. Press again
to turn off scan and
restore your original
presets.
FOLDER bar: Display
and select an RDS
category.
SCAN button: Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each strong station on
the selected band. Press
again to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Press
and rotate to tune radio
frequency.
SETUP button: Choose
RDS options to display
station text if available.

52 || 53
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CLIENT
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
ACURALINK®
NAVIGATION
Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Connect your USB flash drive using the USB adapter cable (see page 47). The
audio system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Models with one display
iPod®
Connect your device using the USB adapter cable (see page 47).
Models with one display
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob
to enter the iPod menu.
2. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
3. Select the song you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
CD display
CD eject button CD slot
CD button: Play
a CD.
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or
fast forward within
a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random.
FOLDER bar: Skip
to the next folder or
the beginning of the
previous folder.
SCAN button:
Press to
hear a 10-second sample
of each song. Press again
to turn off scan.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press and
rotate to display folders.
AUX button:
Play a USB drive.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the CD or USB drive.
1. Press the selector knob to enter the folder menu.
2. Select a folder or file.
3. Select the song you want to play.
iPod display
SKIP bar: Change
tracks, or rewind or fast
forward within a track.
SETUP button:
Choose various play
modes, such as repeat,
random, and shuffle. AUX button: Play iPod.
Selector knob: Rotate to
change tracks. Press to
display the iPod search
menu, and rotate and
press to select items.