immobilizer Acura ILX 2020 Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA ®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA ®) OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator
Gauges (P88)/Multi-Information Display (P89)/System Indicators (P68)
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Keyless Access System
Indicator Blind spot information
System Indicator
*
Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM (CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM) IndicatorFog Light Indicator*
Temperature
Gauge Security System
Alarm IndicatorFuel Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position Indicator M (sequential mode) Indicator/
Gear Position Indicator
System Indicators
Lane Keeping Assist
System ( LKAS) Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control
(
ACC ) Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Comes on briefly when you set the
power mode to ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
then select the ON mode again.
●Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Do not attempt to alter this system or add
other devices to it. Electrical problems can
occur.
—
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the Security System
Alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 128—
Keyless Access
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the keyless access system
or keyless starting system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
Indicator
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 106
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key .................................................. 108
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 110
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 111
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 120
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 122
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 123
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 124
Security System ................................ 128
Immobilizer System .......................... 128 Security System Alarm...................... 128Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 131Moonroof............................................. 134Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 135
Turn Signals ..................................... 138
Light Switches.................................. 139
Fog Lights
*...................................... 142
Daytime Running Lights ................... 142
Auto High-Beam .............................. 143
Wipers and Washers ........................ 146
Brightness Control ........................... 148
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..149 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 149
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 150
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 152
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 152
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 153
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 154
Front Seats ...................................... 154
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items ................................................ 164
Interior Lights .................................. 164
Interior Convenience Items .............. 166
Climate Control System ................... 171
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 171
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......174
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and to open
the trunk.1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 128
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the two-way
keyless access remote. 2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 428
Models with two-way keyless access remote
Models without two-way keyless
access remote
Models with two-way keyless access
remote
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions
and audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set
to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattendedM
Do not alter the system or add other devices to itM
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperableM
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
■Stopping the Engine
1Starting the Engine
Bring the keyless access remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the batte ry in the keyless
access remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is
Weak P. 580
The engine may not start if the keyless access remote
is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before starting the engine again.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 128
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 580
uMake sure the keyless remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 135
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 543●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 592
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 426
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 128
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 88
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 594
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 595
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 582
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Index
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy................................................. 505
Gauge ...................................................... 88
Information............................................. 503
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 93
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 71
Refueling ................................................ 503
Gauges ........................................................ 88
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 69
Glass (care) ............................................... 551
Glove Box ................................................. 166
H
Handling the Unexpected ....................... 555
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ...................... 339, 368
Auto Answer .......................................... 385
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .......... 355, 387
Automatic Transferring ................... 353, 385
Caller’s ID Information ............................ 353
Displaying Messages ....................... 364, 405
HFL Buttons .................................... 339, 368
HFL Menus...................................... 341, 371
HFL Status Display ........................... 340, 369
Limitations for Manual Operation.... 340, 370
Making a Call ................................. 358, 396
Options During a Call...................... 362, 402
Phone Setup ................................... 346, 376
Phonebook Phonetic Modification........... 391 Receiving a Call ............................... 361, 401
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 363
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 403
Ring Tone ................................................ 386
Roadside Assistance ................................. 409
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message
Account................................................. 404
Speed Dial ....................................... 356, 388
Text Message .................................. 351, 363
To Clear the System ................................. 354
To Create a Security PIN .................. 352, 383
To Set Up a Text Message Notice Option ................................................... 351
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option .. 381
Use Contact Photo .................................. 386
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 238
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 4
Head Restraints ......................................... 158
Headlights ................................................. 139
Auto High-Beam System .......................... 143
Automatic Operation ............................... 140
Dimming ......................................... 139, 142
Operating ................................................ 139
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 170
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 339, 368
High-Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 430
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ............ 336
Honda App License Agreement ............... 290
I
Identification Numbers............................ 600
Engine and Transmission ......................... 600
Vehicle Identification ............................... 600
Illumination Control ................................. 148
Knob ....................................................... 148
Immobilizer System .................................. 128
Indicator.................................................... 75
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Index
Indicators..................................................... 68
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .... 76, 77, 459
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 71
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 74
Blind spot information System ........... 79, 440
Brake System (Amber)................................ 68
Brake System (Red) ............................ 68, 590
Charging System ............................... 70, 588
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM) ............................ 79, 80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 72, 590
Fog Light ................................................... 74
Gear Position ............................................. 69
High Beam................................................. 74
Immobilizer System .................................... 75
Keyless Access System ............................... 75
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 78, 477
Lights On ................................................... 74
Low Fuel .................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 69, 588
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..... 73, 442, 444, 591
Maintenance Minder ............................... 511
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 70, 589
Parking Brake and Brak e System ........ 68, 590
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 76
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 33, 71
Security System Alarm ............................... 75
Sequential mode...................................... 436
Shift Lever Position .................................... 69
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 49, 72
System Message ........................................ 73 Transmission System.................................. 69
Turn Signal ................................................ 74
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 72, 437
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 73, 438
Information .............................................. 597
Information Screen .................................. 211
Instant Fuel Economy ................................. 93
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control................................... 148
Interface Dial ............................................ 206
Interior Lights ........................................... 164
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 152
iPhone ............................................... 258, 289
iPod ................................................... 195, 251
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 575
Jump Starting ........................................... 582
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 110
Keyless Access System .............................. 111
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 118
Keys ........................................................... 108
Lockout Prevention.................................. 118
Number Tag ............................................ 110
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 122
Remote Transmitter ................................. 116 Two-way Keyless Access Remote..... 119, 428
Types and Functions................................ 108
Kickdown (Dual Clutch Transmission) .... 432
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 474
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 57
License information ................................. 303
Lights ................................................ 139, 527
Automatic............................................... 140
Bulb Replacement ................................... 527
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 142
Fog Lights ............................................... 142
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 164
Light Switches......................................... 139
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................ 138
Limitations for Manual Operation .. 340, 370
Load Limits ............................................... 423
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 123
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 122
From Inside ............................................. 120
From Outside .......................................... 111
Keys........................................................ 108
Using a Key............................................. 117
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 118
Low Battery Charge ................................. 588
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
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Index
RDS (Radio Data System).................. 191, 222
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 603
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 149
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 162
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 152
Refueling ................................................... 503
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 88
Gasoline .......................................... 503, 598
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 444, 537, 601
Remote Engine Start ................................ 428
Remote Transmitter .................................. 116
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 544
Bulbs ....................................................... 527
Fuses ............................................... 592, 593
Tires ........................................................ 540
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 532
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 602
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 92
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 484
On and Off .............................................. 486
S
Safe Driving ................................................. 27
Safety Labels ............................................... 66
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts ..................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 36 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking................................................... 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 59
Pregnant Women ...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 71
Seat Heaters .............................................. 170
Seats .......................................................... 154
Adjusting ................................................ 154
Front Seats .............................................. 154
Rear Seat................................................. 162
Seat Heaters ............................................ 170
Security System ......................................... 128
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 75
Select Lever ......................................... 18, 433
Operation.......................................... 18, 434
Releasing................................................. 585
Won’t Move ............................................ 585
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 183
Sequential Mode ...................................... 435
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 436
Setting the Clock ...................................... 106
Shift Lever ........................................... 18, 433
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 69, 434
Shift Lever Positions ................................. 433
Shifting (Transmission) ............................. 433
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 36 Side Airbags
............................................... 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 48
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 224
SMS Text Message ............................ 351, 363
Snow Tires ................................................ 542
Spare Tire ................................................. 599
Spark Plugs ............................................... 598
Specifications ........................................... 598
Specified Fuel ................................... 503, 598
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 42
Starting the Engine .................................. 426
Does Not Start ........................................ 579
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 135
Jump Starting ......................................... 582
Remote Engine Start ............................... 428
Steering Wheel ........................................ 149
Adjusting ................................................ 149
Stopping ................................................... 496
Summer Tires ............................................ 542
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) .. 4, 5
Synchronization Mode ............................ 173
System Message Indicator ......................... 73
T
Temperature Sensor................................ 174
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ....................... 558
Text Message .................... 351, 363, 403, 405
Time (Setting) ........................................... 106
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