2013 Acura ILX Owner's Manual

uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
128Controls
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3
WARNING
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.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seat
Controls
Rear Seat
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.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.2Removing and Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 127
■Folding Down the Rear Seat
1Folding Down the Rear Seat
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.
2Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60
To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 45
Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seat is properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Guide Center
Shoulder Belt
Release Lever

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest
Controls
Armrest
Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.
■Using the Rear Seat Armrest

131Controls
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
•When any of the doors are opened.
•You unlock the driver's door.
•The lights also come on when the power
mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.
■Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
2Customized Features P. 83
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver's door.•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the doors open, the interior lights
go off after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
Off Front
Door Activated PositionOn
Off RearOn
■Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, pressing the
button does not turn off the map light.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
Interior Convenience Items
Pull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the built-in key.
Press the button to open the console
compartment.
■Glove Box
1Glove Box
3
WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock
■Console CompartmentButton

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
■Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front
seats.■Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders
1Beverage HoldersNOTICESpilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and
electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.

uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
134Controls
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY
or ON.
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle. Pull it down to use it.■Accessory Power Socket
1Accessory Power SocketNOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 180
watts or less (15 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
■Coat Hook
1Coat Hook
The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy
items.

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Convenience Items
Controls
The power mode must be in ON to use the
seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
There is no heater in the passenger's seat-
back due to the side airbag cutoff system.
While in HI, the heater cycles on and off.
uThe appropriate indicator will be on
while the seat heater is on. Briefly press
the switch on the opposite side to turn
the heater off. The indicator will be off.
When a comfortable temperature is
reached, select LO to keep the seat
warm.
■Seat Heaters
*
1Seat Heaters
*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3
WARNING
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 seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models