2013 Acura ILX Hybrid Power steering

13Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P69)
Canada
ECO
N
Gauges
(P86)
/Multi-Information Display
(P87)
/System Indicators
(P70)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF IndicatorElectric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator Immobilizer System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator Door and Trunk Open
Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Keyless Access System
Indicator
Charge/Assist Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Shift Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
IMA System Indicator
U.S.
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
CanadaU.S.
System Indicators

15Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P132)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside (P111)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Trunk
(P114)
●To unlock and open the trunk:
•Pull the trunk release.
•Press the trunk release button on the
keyless access remote.
•Press the trunk release button on the
trunk lid.Power Door Mirrors (P134)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R.
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows
(P120)
●With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
Indicator

18Quick Reference Guide
Driving
(P219)
Automatic Transmission (CVT) (P231 )
●Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
●Shifting
M IndicatorShift Lever
Position
Indicator
Selected Speed
Number
Shift Down
(-
Paddle ShifterShift Up
(+
Paddle Shifter
Drive (S)Used for:•Better acceleration•Increased engine braking•Going up or down hills•Driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode•Driving in L modeDrive•Normal driving.•7-speed mode can be used temporarily.NeutralTransmission is not locked.ReverseParkTurn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Release Button
Shift Lever
Move the shift lever without pressing
the release button. Press the release button to move the
shift lever. Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P.
●Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily
changes the mode from automatic
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed
number is displayed in the shift
indicator.When the shift lever is in
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
(P233)
●Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the
mode from automatic transmission
(CVT) to 7-speed manual shift mode.
The M indicator and the selected
speed number are displayed in the
shift indicator.When the shift lever is in L (Low) Mode (P235)
●Use Low to get more power when
climbing steep hills.
●With the shift lever in
(S, pull the
(+
and
(- paddle shifters at the same
time until the shift indicator display
changes to L.

22Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The power mode does not
change from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Why?
The shift lever should be moved to
(P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?
Check if the childproof lock is in the
LOCK position. If so, open the rear
door with the outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever
to the UNLOCK position.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. The airbag
system includes:aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the power
mode is in ON.eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.fA driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.gWeight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front or side collision.iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.jSensors that can detect if a child or small
statured adult is in the deployment path
of the front passenger's side airbag.kAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.lAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you that the front passenger's side
airbag has been turned off.

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uuAirbagsuTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of AirbagsYour vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:
•Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.
•Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs.
•Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.Front Airbags (SRS)The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.■Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.1Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-
threshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.

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Continued
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 336
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on if any door or the trunk is
not completely closed.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are
closed.
EPS (Electric
Power Steering)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System.
●Stays on constantly or does not come
on at all - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
P. 338
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
●Blinks when Auto Idle Stop is in
operation. The engine automatically
shuts off.
2Auto Idle Stop P. 250
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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 .......................... 118Security 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........... 132Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 133
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 134
Adjusting the Seats
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 135
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items
Interior Lights .................................. 141
Interior Convenience Items .............. 142
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 146
Synchronized Mode .............................. 148
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 149