2013 Acura ILX check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 48 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60 Safety Labels P. 61Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 102 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 112 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 121
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 131 Climate Control System P. 136Audio Error Messages
* P. 170 General Information on the Audio System P. 173
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 179
When Driving P. 216 Braking P. 237 Parking Your Vehicle P. 241
Fuel Economy P. 245 Accessories and Modifications P. 246Maintenance Under the Hood P. 256 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 274
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 286 Battery P. 295 Remote Transmitter Care P. 296
Cleaning P. 298Engine Does Not Start P. 311 Jump Starting P. 314 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 317
Fuses P. 324 Emergency Towing P. 327Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 335 Reporting Safety Defects P. 336
Authorized Manuals P. 341 Client Service Information P. 342
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 63
Controls
P. 91
Features
P. 141
Driving
P. 209
Maintenance
P. 247
Handling the Unexpected
P. 303
Information
P. 329
Index
P. 343

7Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
(P 21)
Airbags
(P 33)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety
(P 48)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(P 60)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist
(P 25)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts
(P 26)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.* Not available on all models

15Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance
(P 247)
Under t
he Hoo
d (P 256, 257)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
●Check the battery condition monthly.
a
Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b
Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the
hood.
c
When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights
(P 274)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 284)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires
(P 286)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models

16Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected
(P 303)
Flat Tire
(P 305)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On (P 320)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start
(P 311)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse
(P 324)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating
(P 318)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P 327)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

17Quick 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.

64Instrument Panel
IndicatorsIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is
released.●Comes on when the brake fluid level
is low.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure the
parking brake is released. Check the brake
fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 322
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator
- Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P. 322
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. 320
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have
not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 337
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and
wait for it to cool down. Then, take the
vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 321
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when the
engine starts.●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 320
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
●Indicates current shift lever position.
2Shifting P. 222
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* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
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. 322
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Blinks when VSA® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA system or hill start assist
system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System
P. 232
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA®.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System
P. 232
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